Join us for a candid discussion with Laura Johnsen. Laura Johnsen is co-host and producer of the podcast, Mindful Sex Ed: Back to Basics with sexpert, Lulu Batista. Mindful Sex Ed (MSE) is a sex wellness podcast designed to fight against the taboo and shame surrounding sex. She is also a PhD Candidate in the Anthropology Department at Binghamton University and earned her M.A. in Anthropology in 2014. Laura is currently studying how SESTA/FOSTA legislation has impacted the sextech industry. In her spare time, Laura enjoys writing erotic short stories (sometimes featured on the MSE podcast) and practicing tarot. Find the Mindful Sex Ed podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Our podcast tonight is in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Mallery Jenna Robinson is an Afro-Caribbean, transgender woman and an advocate for transgender and HIV healthcare in Los Angeles and California. She began acting at 16, starring as Tituba in The Crucible and went on to appear in A Raisin in the Sun and The Scarlet Letter. She taught middle and high school science and history from 2014 to 2019, co-leading the drama club and creating impactful plays. Mallery’s work includes producing the award-winning film Two Eyes and starring in Tales of the Trancestors and TransLations. She hosts A Hateful Homicide, a true crime podcast on violence against transgender people, and provides Transgender Empathy Trainings (TET Talks) for organizations like Sony and LA County. Additionally, she’s a model, singer, and subject of the documentary The Manifest of Mallery. Mallery's podcast is www.thehatefulhomocide.net. Some resources provided on this podcast: GILEAD - https://www.gileadadvancingaccess.com/ Viiv Healthcare: https://viivhealthcare.com/ Gender affirming care - Plume: https://getplume.co/
Our guest on the "It" Cast today is Carli Guzowski. She and Nika unpack the complex issues around disability, consent, trust, and compassionate care. Carli Guzowski is a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, Certified Sex Coach, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and Pleasure/Kink Activist. She combines these skills with her BA in Psychology and training in Trauma Responsive Care to provide a holistic approach to her work. Carli supports her clients in moving beyond sexual shame and embarrassment to experience the fulfilling and pleasurable sex life they desire. She owns Unwinding Pleasure, offering 1:1 virtual coaching, workshops, and public speaking. Carli also writes the Your Pocket Sexpert blog, where she responds to anonymous questions about sex and intimacy. Carli enjoys gardening, animals, fast cars, adventures with her family, and sparkly boots.
Susan Bratton, known as the "Intimacy Expert to Millions💋," is a renowned advocate for lifelong intimacy and passion. She has developed numerous techniques to transform sex into meaningful lovemaking and is a leading sexual biohacker. Susan co-founded Personal Life Media, Inc., offering heart-connected lovemaking techniques and sexual regenerative therapies, and The20, LLC., which manufactures organic supplements enhancing sexual vitality. She also represents GAINSWave®, FORIA Intimate Wellness, and The Dr. Joel Kaplan Company, promoting products and treatments that support ageless sexuality. A best-selling author and prolific speaker, Susan has published 44 books and programs on intimacy and frequently appears on major TV networks. A documentary about her life will debut in 2025. Discover more at TheGift.film and get her tips at BetterLover.com.
Join us for a discussion with Duwayne Langham. Duwayne is a dedicated Masculinity Architect who focuses on bringing balance and understanding to the divine masculine and feminine energies within us all. His work aims to foster harmonious living and enhance relationships by aligning these essential aspects of our nature.
Kelsey Maeve (she/they) is an embodiment facilitator, educator, and somatic trauma resolution coach dedicated to fostering transformative experiences. They are driven to establish safe havens where trauma survivors can reconnect with their bodies and collaboratively cultivate cultures rooted in consent, justice, and joy. Kelsey specializes in guiding individuals toward transmuting pain into potential, harnessing the power of embodied, soulful, trauma-informed coaching. With an extensive background spanning more than 15 years in facilitating embodiment, Kelsey adeptly weaves together practices such as Somatic Experiencing, Depth Psychology, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Expressive Arts therapy. Outside of their professional pursuits, Kelsey finds joy in harmonizing with the Queer Choir, an acapella ensemble based in Oakland, and immersing themselves in the study of Irish music.
You can reach out to Kelsey on these platforms:
Instagram @Kelsey__Maeve
KelseyMaeve.com
Allison, a proudly queer Sex Worker, Health Queery Podcast Host, Physical Therapist Assistant, Pelvic Health Specialist, Sex Witch, and the visionary Founder and CEO of the nonprofit Pelvic Sanctuary, celebrates a diverse journey. Holding an MFA from CarlArts and embracing her Library School dropout status, Allison has dedicated herself to preserving and archiving human sexuality.
With a rich background in grant-funded positions at renowned special collections such as the Tom of Finland Foundation, the Kinsey Institute, and the Leather Archives & Museum, Allison has significantly contributed to the documentation of human sexuality.
Her mission goes beyond the ordinary, aiming to revolutionize the paradigm of pelvic health. Allison strives to create a space that warmly welcomes LGBTQIA+ individuals, fostering a holistic approach that embraces a wide spectrum of perspectives on sexuality. Through her work, she endeavors to redefine and expand the boundaries of pelvic health, promoting inclusivity and understanding.
Kinaes, a passionate advocate of sex positivity and kink, has immersed himself in the realms of human sexuality and alternative lifestyles for over two decades. A seasoned erotica writer, he dedicates his creative expression to exploring and celebrating the diverse aspects of kink. Beyond his literary pursuits, Kinaes is actively championing mental health and fostering a sex-positive mindset, advocating for inclusive and consensual practices within the broader community.
You can reach Kinaes on this platforms:
Website http://www.tomato-of-justice.com
Amanda is a Somatic Energy Healer who helps introverts enjoy sensual confidence. As a Tantra Yogini, who is also a Board Certified Sexologist, she guides individuals and couples through a sensual-spiritual awakening in ways most meaningful to them. After 19 years of bodywork experience, Amanda believes sexual confidence begins with awareness of your own intuition and unconscious belief systems. She has developed proven programs that she delivers remotely to clients all over the world, allowing them to experience personal transformation in the privacy of their homes. www.amandametta.com www.instagram.com/kiahealing www.youtube.com/@sacralchakrawell www.facebook.com/kiahealing
Ruthra Lubegs is a 38-year-old transgender man who is a staunch advocate for the legalization of sexuality. He is the passionate founder of the Positive People Initiative and Devin House of Hope, providing a safe haven for both trans men and trans women impacted by HIV/AIDS and homelessness. As a dedicated peer navigator, Ruthra is committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring that transgender individuals can access healthcare services without facing stigma or discrimination. If you'd like to connect with Ruthra, you can reach him through his Facebook profiles: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...https://gofund.me/f9771afe. @lubruthra
Riley Dwight is an Accessibility Revolutionist and Accessible Sex Advocate and Educator. They live at the intersections of being queer, trans, superfat, multiply-disabled, neurodivergent, white, and mentally ill. They use their M.Ed. in Human Sexuality to advocate for wider access to information and tools, including accessible sex gear, to support people of all bodies and abilities to have great sex. Riley’s focus right now is promoting their accessibility consultancy, Approaching Access, which supports small businesses to be radically accessible. While their consultancy grows, they are asking their communities to support them through Patreon. Riley's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ApproachingAccess Approaching Access - https://approachingaccess.org/ Riley's email - respectoursex@gmail.com (email me to be added to the mailing list) Instagram - @mybodyisvalid Tiktok - @awildriley
Lanoagh is a 21-year-old advocate who has experienced a remarkable personal journey.They have emerged as a voice for change, focusing on the topics of disability and domestic violence. Lanoagh firsthand understanding of these issues enables them to provide insightful perspectives and initiate crucial discussions. Their story serves as an inspiration, empowering individuals to confront the intersection of disability and domestic violence with courage and determination. Lanoagh’s presence promises to deliver a powerful and impactful message.
Rachel Ungerer is a local Bay Area queer disabled painter whose artistic journey is making waves. Her unique curation for the international disability community, Diversability, caught the attention of ABC7 News, leading to a featured interview on Disability Pride. At Stanford's social justice writing class, Rachel's guest lecture on art as activism resonated deeply. Her captivating paintings challenge societal perceptions of disabled individuals as burdens, celebrating mutual care and kink as equal facets of life. Rachel's bold voice and unique perspectives attracted an invitation from Extreme Restraints to discuss Kink and Disability on their show, XR University. Her extraordinary artwork is showcased at the sex-positive cafe, Wicked Grounds, in a captivating solo exhibition. www.rachelungerer.com IG: @r_ungerer & @disabled.queer.sexuality www.opulentmobility.com https://www.xruniversity.com/kink-and-disability-with-rachel-plus-maya-woulfe/
This week The “It” Cast: Real Talk on Sex is honoring the Pink Takeover movement where black women everywhere are encouraged to wear pink hair and express their beautiful individuality. Join us in celebrating Black Woman Owned Businesses!
Cathy Reisenwitz. is the mastermind behind the captivating newsletter, Sex and the State, where she skillfully blends the realms of policy and human experiences, offering invaluable insights into the fascinating subjects of sex and gender. With a keen focus on these areas, Cathy explores the intricate interplay between societal frameworks and personal narratives, unraveling the complex tapestry that shapes our understanding of human sexuality and gender dynamics. Cathy invites readers to delve into these crucial discussions through her thought-provoking writing, shedding light on diverse perspectives and fostering a more nuanced comprehension of these key topics.
You can Reach Cathy on any of these platforms:
Cathyreisenwitz.substack.com
@cathyreisenwitz on Twitter
Today we will be having some Real Talk on Childhood Innocence with a special guest Katharine Lee. Katharine is a passionate advocate for embracing our humanity, unlocking the electromagnetic wonders of full body coherence, and loving unconditionally. With a personal history of overcoming immense adversity, she followed her inner calling to integrate spirituality, science, and sexuality, resulting in a powerfully transformative journey. Through emotional honesty, sanctified sexuality, energy cultivation, healthy living, and timeless wisdom, Katherine has experienced profound personal growth. Now, as a healing artist and psychotherapist (AMFT/APCC), she guides others on their own transformative paths to lead fulfilling lives. To learn more about Katharine and her therapeutic arts, visit her website:www.KatharineLeeTherapyArts.com
This week we will be having some Real Talk on Wholistic Sex with Amanda.
Amanda is a trauma-informed somatic energy healer and coach with more than 18 years of professional experience in holistic healing. She has lived in a Buddhist meditation center for a year and discovered that true happiness is found in our connection with others. She is also a cis-gender, heterosexual woman, who has lived through the stories of many men and women, including her own, in a professional setting. This led her to broaden her professional repertoire by becoming a certified sexuality educator. Growing up as the daughter of a Protestant Christian minister, learning the ancient Eastern philosophies of Taoism and Tantra from a young age, has helped her rephrase her religious conditioning.
It is her intention to open up the conversation about sex in order to up-level the foundation from which we all approach our sexual expression, for the fulfillment of ourselves and the collective healing of generations before and after us.
You can reach out to Amanda on these platforms:
amandametta.com, kiahealing.com IG: @thesacralchakrawell, @kiahealing, FB: @kiahealing YT: @chakrahealingholisticwelln7740
Welcome to the "It" Cast: Real Talk on Sex. Pleasure Awakening Rachel is a Somatica Certified Sex and Relationship Coach with years of experience working somatically with clients on their personal healing journey. Rachel’s work focuses on helping people create brave spaces in their lives. She helps her clients sniff out limiting beliefs and dogma that act as roadblocks to intimacy and play. Rachel is a skilled bridge-builder between becoming and belonging, especially in relationships. Rachel believes in pleasure as a lifestyle and guides others to somatically map a courageous path for a more present, connected, and sexy life. Through somatic practices, the body experiences spacious healing. A world of pleasure awaits – first within, then beyond the walls of her office. She invites others to step boldly hand-in-hand and heart-to-heart, on a mission to learn to live this life together, deliciously.
Welcome to the "It" Cast: Real Talk on Enhancing Your Sexual Pleasure, with Lifestyle expert and creator of The MariJayne Maven MariJayne Maven is the creator and founder of the Cannabis Lifestyle Wellness and Education brand, It's her goal to help transform the 'taboos' of cannabis with a brand mission to EDUCATE, ERADICATE, and ELEVATE As a cannabis educator and brand educator, she is a featured expert speaker on cannabis and a content creator. She is also a cannabis micro-influencer, with a strong social media presence and a popular podcast, Ménage With The MariJayne Maven. The MariJayne Maven is a nominee for the 2022 Orange County Cannabis Awards in the category of "Best Cannabis Educator." Her expertise in the field has been recognized at events such as the Women In Cannabis Expo 2021, where she was a featured speaker, and the G4 Live Expo 2022, where she was a featured expert and panelist. Want to learn more about The MariJayne Maven and her work, her website provides a complete media kit with all her media appearances and links. Contact:
916.883.5976 wlo.link/@TheMariJayneMaven themarijaynemaven@gmail.com You can also reach out to her directly via phone or email. With her passion for cannabis education and wellness, The MariJayne Maven is making a significant impact in the industry.
Today we will be having Real Talk on What we believe about sex and aging, with
Dr. Nicole O. Crawford.
Dr. Nicole O. Crawford earned a Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, dual Master's degrees in Social Work and Public Health with a behavioral health focus, and a Doctor of Public Health degree from the University of South Florida. Dr. Crawford is the owner of Keep Moving Forward Consulting. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she walks with her clients on their therapeutic journeys, focused on the well-being of adults, older adults and care partners/caregivers or people living with dementia. Dr. Crawford advocates against ageist beliefs and addresses the aging population's needs in her communities through advocacy, educational presentations, individual consultations, and research.
IG: @kmf_consults
Twitter: @NOCrawford_DrPH
