Birds and Bees Podcast

Braxton speaks with Elliott Kronenfeld, LICSW, CST about his work with couples. Elliott discusses couples by default versus couples by intention. Frequently couples find themselves wondering why they are in a relationship or why they are feeling stuck in boring pattern. Many turn to sex and love to be the "glue" in their relationship. While those two aspects in a relationship are important Elliott offers options for couples that want to build their relationship to last and are looking for the strengthening bond to help their relationship go the distance. In his book "couples by intention" Elliott explores a 2 column exercise couples can use. He speaks about strategic relationships and curiosity, speaking from "I" in communication, and how "Intimacy is the Balance of Safety and vulnerability." Braxton learns about "The no helping rule" which helps couples improve their avoidance of assumptions and damaging expectations. Resources from the show Find Elliott Kronenfeld's book "Couples By Intention" https://amzn.to/2CNqNMD Elliott's practice in Brookline MA https://www.insightbrookline.com/elliott-kronenfeld-page Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel https://amzn.to/2CMvkPr Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Shannon Hickman Joins Birds and Bees Podcast once again to talk about Male Sexual diagnosis. Today Braxton and Shannon explore erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation. They identify the diagnostic criteria from the DSM V, talk about the men that experience these symptoms and what options are out there for men who have been diagnosed or who feel they are experiencing these symptoms. Shannon and Braxton talk about fantasy, research, masturbation, myths, and issues that arise within personal and interpersonal relationships when a man experiences DE or ED. We're glad to have you as a part of The Hive. Thank you so much for your support and for sharing these episodes with your friends and family. Y'all are the best! This episode is not meant to diagnose or be used to treat delayed ejaculation or erectile dysfunction. If you feel you or a loved one needs support dealing with either of these issues seek support from your doctor and a mental health professional for specific help in your situation. Shannon Hickman Core Healing Counseling https://corehealingcounseling.com/ Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Shannon Hickman is a certified sex therapy who has extensive expeirences working with men in therapy who deal with premature ejaculation. Today Shannon speaks with Braxton Dutson about what symptoms constitute a diagnosis of premature ejaculation. They explore some of the issues that can contribute to premature ejacualtion. Shannon also give pratcial exercises that can be used to address symptoms of premature ejaculation. This episode is not meant to diagnose or be used to treat premature ejaculation. If you feel you or a loved one needs support dealing with premature ejaculation seek support from your doctor and a mental health professional for specific help in your situation. Shannon Hickman Core Healing Counseling https://corehealingcounseling.com/ Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Birds and Bees speak with April Davis about menstruation. This episode is for all of the hive-mates not just the ones who are female-bodied. That's right guys this one is for you too! Braxton Dutson talks with April about menstrual cups, PMS, benefits to tracking your cycle, how to talk periods with your child (dad's you're included), period panties, myths about periods, why it is so important for boys and fathers to know about menstruation and many other subjects. April gives The Hive an inside scoop into what is going on during the entire cycle not just "the time of the month." They explore ways to improve period positivity for yourself, young girls, and boys. Thank you Hive-mates for listening in. We'd love to hear your experience of learning about periods, what you do to create period positivity in your life, and what your experience with periods have been. Send us a text or voicemail at 385-449-1818. Resources: Taking Charge of your Fertility https://www.tcoyf.com/ Thinx Panties https://www.shethinx.com/ Diva Cup Check out The Vagina Blog http://thevaginablog.com/ where you can follow April Davis and even ask her personal questions you have after the show. Check her out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevaginablog/ Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Stacey Diane A. Litam Ph.D. is back on the show to help us understand how to recognize and respond if you suspect someone is being trafficked or if someone has been trafficked. In this second episode, of a two part series, Stacey lists the signs someone is being trafficked, the challenges in identifying perpetrators, the problems with idolizing "The Pimp Game" and ways traffickers use conduct of control and controllability to gain access to victims. Braxton and Stacey talk about domestic trafficking and ways teachers, therapists, and parents can best report suspected trafficking. Stacey explores what therapy has been helpful to survivors of trafficking and best ways to respond to survivors. Stacey reports her findings on the way we use language in working with survivors of sex trafficking and how it affects the way therapists, teachers and parents view/react to a person. Shared Hope International (End Sex Trafficking) https://sharedhope.org/ National Hotline for Human Trafficking, Polaris Project: https://polarisproject.org/get-assistance/national-human-trafficking-hotline Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Braxton interviews Stacey Diane A. Litam Ph.D. to better understand sex trafficking. In this first episode, of a two part series, Stacey defines human trafficking and who is at risk for sex trafficking, the risk factors, and recent research in sex trafficking. Braxton and Stacey talk about recruiting techniques traffickers use to gain control of the person. They explore the profile of a trafficker and how complex leaving a trafficker is for someone who has been recruited. They discuss how the media portrays sex trafficking and how Taken has helped bring awareness to the issue and where this representaion is problematic. Stacey explains the latest research on survivors of sex trafficking and those who are at high risk for being trafficked. She points out ways you can help reduce risk factors in your children and ways to keep them safe. Get ready for the next episode where Braxton and Stacie discuss how to recognize signs of trafficking and what you can do if you believe someone you know is being trafficked. Shared Hope International (End Sex Trafficking) https://sharedhope.org/ National Hotline for Human Trafficking, Polaris Project: https://polarisproject.org/get-assistance/national-human-trafficking-hotline Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Happy Father's Day!! On this special Father's Day podcast Braxton Dutson talks with Monica Ashton about making a fatherhood game plan. Fathers are frequently left out of the discussion when talking about the first few years of a child's life. Braxton and Monica talk about the important role fathers play in the first years of a child's life. They also talk about ways to build your portfolio as a father and create the game plan that will best help your children reach their development milestones and the connection kids need from their father. Sometimes it can feel difficult to connect with a child when it seems like they don't do much more than eat sleep poop and cry. Braxton and Monica cover many ways you can start training/coaching your child, even in this stage of life. This episode is perfect for fathers-to-be, new dads and dads that have young children. Fathers with older children may also find this information useful in upping their father hood game while raising teens. Monica Ashton site http://thehealinggroup.com/provider/monica-ashton-lcsw The Healing Group www.thehealinggroup.com Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Nate Bagley is on a mission. A mission to rid the world of mediocre love. Today Braxton Dutson LCSW, CST meets with Nate to hear the lessons he has learned from powerful couples and professionals through his journey to improve love in relationships. Nate created the Loveumentary podcast, the 1% club, The First 7 Years, and couples' retreats in order to achieve his goal. Nate and Braxton explore the nuances that take relationships from mediocre to extraordinary. "People treat complete strangers with more Kindness dignity and respect than the person who is supposed to be the most important person in their life." Nate shared this quote with Braxton and it rings true for many couples. They talk about how to recommit and improve how you view and value your partner. Nate identifies patterns relationships experience, shame, vulnerability, complacency, communication skills, stories couples tell themselves, breaking cycles, emotional pain, pushing through hard times, gratitude and many other issues couples face which create barriers to experiencing extraordinary love. Nate has Braxton read his daily mantra to being a husband, partner, and future father. He shares some of his most memorable moments of interviewing couples with extraordinary love in their relationship and what actions they take to make it extraordinary. Take the challenge and start making small changes in your interactions with your partner to take your relationship from mediocre to extraordinary. The Loveumentary Podcast https://loveumentary.com/ Nate's website The First 7 Years https://www.first7years.com/ Nate Bagley's 1% Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/179377125991041/ The Gottman 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

In this episode Birds and Bees talks about how Kim Cook, became a sex educator and nurse. Her path in becoming a sex educator and publishing a book titled "Teen World Confidential." Braxton explores the challenges parents face when bringing up "the talk" and how to prepare for these conversations. Kim explains reasons why so many parents have not brought up "the talk," the feelings of inadequacy parents feel, and how non-verbal communication plays into conversations you have with you child. She give 5 tips on having a productive simple conversation about sex. Kim also identifies ways to introduce humor into these conversations that is appropriate and how light-hearted interactions can make the conversation more approachable for your children. Teen World Confidential, https://teenworldconfidential.com/about/ Teen World Confidential Book: https://teenworldconfidential.com/book/#book The 5 tips to give to parents when talking with their children https://www.girlology.com/sex-ed-you-are-their-best-teacher Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

Al Vernacchio speaks candidly with Braxton about a topic that affects children and teens significantly, values and sexual health. Al is a sex educator who has over 25 years working with teen, parents and sexual health education. He demonstrates ways parents can identify what values they have about anything, especially sex. Knowing these values has a huge impact on how to speak to your child about life. They explore the influence pornography, religion, media, and many other topics that affect our values, and outlook on sexual health. And who can have a coversation about sex and values without talking about shame, and how shame drives secrecy, problematic feelings and behavior. Al identifies how we are all sexual beings, living in a sexual world and ways parents can support their children in understanding their bodies, their values in all aspects of their life, including their sexuality. Al Vernacchio webpage: https://alvernacchio.com/ For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens About Sexuality, Values and Health https://www.amazon.com/Goodness-Sex-Changing-Sexuality-Values/dp/0062269518 Episode 014 Ask Al Anything http://www.birdsandbeespodcast.com/episode-014-live-ask-al-anything-with-al-vernacchio-and-the-teen-council/ Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com