It is our LAST episode of FMY… for now :). And what a way to go out with Tara and Andre! Tara is a relationship and awesomeness coach and Andre is a sex positive registered Psychotherapist and together they cofounded T&A. They talk about their own relationship and journey exploring different dynamics and their version of polyamory. How Tara and Andre both found new possibility and pleasure with each other by looking past traditional ideas of monogamy. We also talk about their incredible online community, Let’s Talk Poly, and their strategies for couples and individuals navigating jealousy, communication and desire. This episode is a blast and so informative, I can’t wait for you to listen!   Thank you so much to every listener and guest, I am eternally grateful for the experience of creating this show and connecting with so many incredible individuals. I have learned so much and am profoundly changed by each guest’s story, expertise and willingness to share. What an absolute gift to be a witness to all of your humanity, passion, heartbreak and joy. Thank you for letting this be a space for me to grow and evolve, I am overwhelmed by what a joyful and transformative journey this has been. Please stay connected - @findingmypodcast and @gericourtneyaustein on Facebook and Instagram or email me at findingmyyum@gmail.com . This is just goodbye for now :) STAY YUMMY!   https://taraandandre.com/ https://www.instagram.com/taraandandre/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tandacoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFmlCnxqPDnXUrmjL6Kuuw

We are thrilled and honored to bring you this episode with the brilliant Dr. Sarah Kauffman, AGAIN :)! She talks us through the field of reproductive psychology, the role psychiatrists have played historically with abortion, and the physical and psychological changes that happen during pregnancy. We are always excited to talk with experts, and Dr. Kauffman blew us away. Enjoy!

What an absolute joy it was talking to these two amazing women, Marci Liroff and Chantal Cousineau, all about their work as intimacy coordinators. We talk about the training involved to become an intimacy coordinator and the power and necessity of precise language and transparency from the audition process to the day of filming. We discuss the protections under the new SAG-AFTRA contract, the larger scope of these protections in legislation, other industries and beyond, what they do on set to support performers and the whole crew and so much more! They have anecdotes galore and incredibly powerful stories about the industry and how it has evolved. You are going thoroughly love this episode, please enjoy! Marci has been involved with filmmakers as a casting director, producer, andacting coach for the last 40+ years. She's cast so many films including E.T, Blade Runner and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, to name a few. She is one of the premier intimacy coordinators today who trained, along with Chantal, with Amanda Blumenthal. @MarciLiroff https://www.marciliroffic.com/ Chantal has been a grounded voice within the MeToo advocacy community since 2017, helping 1400+ survivors of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. As a long time member of SAG-AFTRA, she serves on several national safety committees and has combined her many years of experience to work as a certified film and television intimacy coordinator. @Chantalcousineau.ic https://www.chantalcousineauic.com/

I had such an inspiring chat with Barb!! She lost her arms in an electrical accident at the age of 2 1/2 years old and has grown to be a woman who has learned to live life independently. She is a mom, an accomplished athlete, and a mentor. We talk all about her upbringing, her journey to pole dancing (spoiler alert she competed and WON at an amateur stripping contest), paving the way as a limb different fitness competitor, her work with NubAbility and so much more. Limits truly only exist in our mind and she is a constant example and inspiration to live life authentically and boldly. I hope you enjoy!   www.FitnessUnarmed.com www.NubAbility.org   IG: @fitchicblt (Public) and  @the_venus_room (private and only women accepted) ***Her social media accounts are temporarily deactivated but may come back soon so stay tuned!***

What an absolute gift to have superstar Madison young on the podcast!! Madison is a sexual revolutionary with an incredible body of work - acclaimed author, a trailblazer of the feminist porn movement, creator of an award winning one womxn show and host and director of a NEW documentary series, Submission Possible, available now on Revry TV. We talk about their art collective that started it all, their journey in front of and behind the camera working in porn and the importance of queer and feminist voices and representation in storytelling and erotica! AND Madison shares juicy details about her incredible journey filming Submission Possible, a new docu series exploring kink and sex positive communities around the world. You are going to LOVE this episode!!  Buy tickets to the premiere of episode 2 of Submission Possible HERE - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-taste-premiere-submission-possible-episode-2-seattle-tickets-160223666299 Support the show by donating to their crowdfunding campaign - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/submission-possible-a-queer-feminist-docu-series#/ To stay up to date with all things Madison check out her website - www.MadisonYoung.org and follow her and the show @therealmadisonyoung and @submissionpossible 

Housing Law and Inclusive Language – with Dan Kozieja It was such a joy having Dan as a guest on the pod! I chat with full-time housing attorney and part-time educator, Dan Kozieja. We cover his journey and inspiration into law, his work helping unhoused folks and his educational videos discussing inclusive and mindful language. He is so insightful. I love talking about the importance of language and how we can all (especially those of us privileged white folks) be cognizant of the words we use and how they effect others. He is amazing, check out his Instagram @transcendthebinary_  for all of his educational resources! Pride month history resources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/06/03/what-pride-month-means-look-history-lgbtq-celebration/7504029002/ https://www.history.com/news/stonewall-riots-timeline https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianthompson1/2020/06/01/the-history-of-pride-month-and-what-it-can-teach-us-about-moving-forward-today/?sh=4f0337e54514

Oh boy, this one is a goodie! This week we have on AM - the Queen of Sexy - to talk to us about her journey into stripping, introducing livestreaming to the pole dancing industry, learning to dance again after losing part of her leg, and growth through adversity. They're great, and you should check out their work here! Podcast Social page Soldiers of Pole

Content warning: Todays episode is in memory of a favorite guest, Mistress Velvet, as they tragically passed away earlier this week. Their life deserves to be celebrated, and their message deserves to be heard, so we hope you will listen and support their cause and their work.  If you wish to support their loved ones, a fundraiser is being held here.

This week on Finding My Yum we are joined by Dominus Eros - a sex educator/coach, event coordinator, studio owner, founder of daddy retreat and pagans paradise, massage therapist, tantric healer and BDSM pro-Dom! He talks to us about the different paths towards orgasm, and how not every sexual experience needs to end with ejaculation. It's a perspective we are thrilled to be bringing to the podcast, and he really teaches us a lot!

This week we are joined by Doctor Kris Christiansen! She comes on the show to talk about her specialization in sexual medicine, treating sexual dysfunction, and all her cool diagrams and models!.She's a delight and it's a really fun conversation to listen to - plus updates from Geri and Will about their anxieties heading out of the pandemic You can find her and others like her here. And if you want to watch this one on youtube (diagrams!) follow this link!

We are joined by Kes, Hollis and Stacey of the Lime, Gin, Beer, Tequila (LGBT) podcast! They talk to us about Queer and Trans culture, as well as creating erotic fanfiction, expressing sexuality on stage, and their own journeys with identity.   This episode is a party - where you learn a lot, too! The best kind of party! Check out their podcast here - https://limeginbeertequila.wordpress.com/about/

This week we are joined by Kai Wes from MTV's Are You the One - Kai talks to us about everything from growing up in a small town in Rhode Island, to college, through what it was really like in the house! They share what their goals were going into the house, and what it's been like on the other side. Plus, there's an awesome story about standing up to a bully - you don't want to miss this one! 

We are thrilled to bring you this episode with Val Elefante, the head of growth and community management at Lips! Lips is an awesome new social media platform designed for women, non-binary folks and the LGBTQIA+ community that allows for open and honest expression without bias, censorship or harassment. The platform is amazing, and so is Val! We talk about that, why it's important to have an alternative to the mainstream social media platforms, but also her white picket fence upbringing that lead to her producing ethical porn as part of her thesis.  Check out Lips here - https://lips.social/ Or check out Val on substack! 

This week we're thrilled to be joined by Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy! She is a psychologist and sex therapist, and gives us a ton of new ideas to work with. She shares some tips on how to listen better, what some of the most common communication conflicts stem from, and even helps us define sex positivity. She's extremely knowledgable and a great communicator, you're going to love her! -- For more information on Abortion Policy in the Absence of Roe - https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe# Please spread the word and support Keep Our Clinics - https://keepourclinics.org/

We welcome Usha Rose to the podcast this week to talk about embodiment coaching! We hear about what self practices you can do to feel connected to your body, how to accept all parts of yourself, and why it's important to find the pleasure in all things. 

This week we are joined by artist and embodiment photographer Rebecca Tolk! She walks us through her journey, details how photographs can sometimes reveal what you're really feeling inside, and how her services have continued to thrive even in a remote COVID world.  You should absolutely check out her website here, her art is beautiful! 

This week we are getting all tied up! We bring on Doug from LA Rope Dojo to talk about the history of Shibari, the psychology behind why it's so fun for participants, and how consent is key to mutual enjoyment. Doug is extremely knowledgable and has a lot of great stories to share!  If you're interested in learning from him, you can find class information here.  Or, if you want to check out his writings and other information around Kinbaku, you can do that here!

This week we are joined by Lina Dune, the brilliant mind behind ‘Ask A Sub’! Lina talks us through what her submissive journey was like, what a 24/7 lifestyle actually is, and all the kinds of communication needed in a kink focused relationship. There's so much to learn, and she's great at teaching us - enjoy! You can find *all* of Lina's links here - https://linktr.ee/askasub

This week we bring on the charming Courtney Brame to talk about his journey through Herpes Positivity - and how he has grown from it. He talks to us about the common reactions people face when they have a positive test result, how it doesn't have to be the end of the world - and how, in fact, it can be the start of a more communicative approach to life and relationships. He also touches on how to best navigate the stigma people face everyday.  You should absolutely check out his non-profit here: https://www.spfpp.org/ Or follow him on Instagram here!

This week we bring on Sabrina Vedete to learn about Yoni Eggs! What makes those crystals so powerful? What are we missing out on if we ignore their properties? And which types bring which practical benefits? All this, as well as Sabrina's personal journey of discovery and why you should reconsider how you're using your vibrators, on this week's Finding My Yum!