You’ve probably had a Pap smear.But have you ever talked about it? Sylvie and Angie go there—breaking down what really happens at the intersection of medicine, trauma, and the female body. From Nazi medical experiments to modern “standard procedures,” they expose the cold, clinical culture of cervical care and show how somatic awareness can turn one of the most dreaded experiences into an act of radical self-connection.

You breathe all day… but are you doing it in a way that actually supports your pelvic floor, your pleasure, or your nervous system?In this episode, we explore the sneaky ways breathing habits impact your jaw, your genitals, your sleep, your orgasms, as well as your ability to feel.With practical breath tools (like lateral ribcage expansion and the microcosmic orbit), we guide you back into your body with humour, honesty, and a little drool. (Yes, corks and growling are involved.)

In this episode, Sylvie and Angie break down the five core pillars of embodiment:🫁 Breath🔊 Sound🖐️ Touch💃 Movement👁 Placement of Awareness We explore how each one helps you come back to your body (especially when you’ve left it), how they relate to trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and sensual aliveness and how you can begin using them today. Expect practical tips, nerdy insights, personal confessions, and zero tolerance for spiritual bypassing. Mentioned in this episode:– How these pillars show up in sex, intimacy, and emotional processing– Why some people can't "just breathe"– The nervous system mechanics behind movement and sound– A free workbook to help you explore the five pillars in your own body

What do your butthole and your burnout have in common? More than you think. In this episode, we explore the deeply under-discussed connection between the anal sphincter and the autonomic nervous system, and how learning to let go (literally and metaphorically) can be a surprising pathway to pleasure, healing, and nervous system regulation.

We delve into the complex experience of numbness—both emotional and physical. Together, we explore how numbness affects our bodies, our emotions, and our sexual lives, and offer insights into how to reclaim sensation and reconnect with our bodies. They discuss common causes of numbness, such as trauma, societal conditioning, and chronic stress, and share practical strategies for healing and rediscovering pleasure.

Sylvie Barak and Angela Muscio explore the experience of numbness—emotional, physical, and sexual. Whether it’s the result of trauma, stress, surgery, or simply modern life, numbness can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies and our pleasure. Together, we unpack how numbness shows up in the body, why it often goes unnoticed, and how it impacts everything from intimacy to everyday well-being. We also share practical, body-based strategies to begin reconnecting with sensation—plus a gentle somatic practice you can try at home. This episode is for anyone who feels disconnected from their body, or is supporting someone who does. If you’re ready to shift from shutdown to aliveness, you’re in the right place.