Today's episode is about sexual shame and letting go of it. Leave a review, Like, and Follow The Modern MILF Podcast on Writing, recording, and editing by me, Bethany music by Mobygratis IG: @modernmilfpodcast TT: @bethany.hale.pearson Linktree: @modernmilfpodcast email: lovewithbethany@gmail.com Sources: Emily Nagoski — Come As You Are (biology of desire). (Shortform) Kristin Neff — self-compassion exercises & research. (Self-Compassion) Esther Perel — podcast & essays on desire, shame, and erotic life. (Esther Perel) Justin Lehmiller — research on sexual fantasy and desire. (Amazon) American Sexual Health Association — sexual health resources and stigma discussion. (Asha Sexual Health) https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/5/4/47   https://www.psypost.org/sexual-shame-a-hidden-barrier-to-womens-intimacy-and-fulfillment/   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/underneath-the-sheets/201908/no-one-is-immune-sexual-shame   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sexual-intelligence/202412/shame-is-a-bigger-problem-than-any-apparent-sexual-dysfunction  

Today's episode is about rejection. But we are going to shed a different light on rejection. A different perspective. Instead, think of it as redirection. It takes practice to shift your mindset around anything as painful as rejection, and as you begin to, you will look at so many life experiences differently.  Leave a review, Like, and Follow The Modern MILF Podcast on Writing, recording, and editing by me, Bethany music by Mobygratis IG: @modernmilfpodcast TT: @bethany.hale.pearson Linktree: @modernmilfpodcast Sources: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/study-finds-romantic-rejection-stimulates-areas-brain-involved-motivation-reward-and-addiction?utm_source=chatgpt.com   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9731324/Downey G, Freitas AL, Michaelis B, Khouri H. The self-fulfilling prophecy in close relationships: rejection sensitivity and rejection by romantic partners. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1998 Aug;75(2):545-60. doi: 10.1037//0022-3514.75.2.545. PMID: 9731324.   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34414546/Dobson K, Kim J, Impett EA. Perceptual Accuracy for Sexual Rejection in Romantic Relationships. Arch Sex Behav. 2022 Jan;51(1):491-503. doi: 10.1007/s10508-021-02126-1. Epub 2021 Aug 19. PMID: 34414546.   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/being-your-best-self/202401/8-ways-to-manage-rejection   https://roamerstherapy.substack.com/p/what-changes-when-you-look-at-rejection

Today's episode, I'm sharing with you how Feminism and Self-Worth work together and how the collaboration is for our own benefit. Throughout this episode, I will be pausing for moments of a deep breath and repeating self-worth affirmations. In my Linktree, there is a free download option of these affirmations to say to yourself and keep with you. Leave a review, Like, and Follow The Modern MILF Podcast on Writing, recording, and editing by me, Bethany music by Mobygratis IG: @modernmilfpodcast TT: @bethany.hale.pearson Linktree: @modernmilfpodcast Sources: Take Back Your Brain by Kara Loewenthiel The Gifts of Imperfections by Brene Brown Nedra Glover Tawwab Dr. Kristen Neff  

This is a more heteronormative episode based on the evolution of hetero relationships. How we went from women choosing their male counterparts based on survival of humankind to men choosing women based on what they are worth. We take it way back in time to our biology and add in the research through the lens of psychology. Review, Like, and Follow The Modern MILF Podcast on IG: @modernmilfpodcast TT: @bethany.hale.pearson Linktree: @modernmilfpodcast Sources: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2019/5/27/why-tinder-is-frustrating-for-everyone/ David Buss - The Evolution of Desire Charles Darwin - The Descent of Man (1871) https://journals.sagepub.com/home/psp  

Today's topic is on feminine sexuality, the prehistory, history, and the uprising of the sexual revolution's impact on modern-day conversations surrounding women and sex. Follow The Modern MILF Podcast on IG: @modernmilfpodcast TT: @bethany.hale.pearson Linktree: @modernmilfpodcast This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I am not a licensed sex therapist or doctor, yet. This podcast is not suitable for children.

Today, I'll be sharing with you my personal story growing up in the Mormon religion and why I left and gave myself permission to be my natural self. This is not anti, this is my personal experience, and it does not reflect the personal experiences of others.  Follow The Modern MILF Podcast on IG: @modernmilfpodcast TT: @bethany.hale.pearson Linktree: @modernmilfpodcast   This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I am not a licensed sex therapist or doctor, yet. This podcast is not suitable for children.

Today, I'll be sharing with you what it means to be a modern MILF and why it's feminist! Follow The Modern MILF Podcast on IG: @modernmilfpodcast TT: @bethany.hale.pearson Linktree: @modernmilfpodcast https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/episode-224-the-appeal-of-the-milf/ This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I am not a licensed sex therapist or doctor, yet. This podcast is not suitable for children.