In this episode of Head South Radio, our host Cat Meyer is joined by Rena Martine, intimacy coach extraordinaire and the brilliant mind behind the book The Sex You Want. With a career that began in law (she was a Sex Crimes Deputy DA, no big deal!), Rena has since made a bold shift into sex and relationship coaching—helping women get real about intimacy, pleasure, and personal growth. If you've ever wondered what it takes to show up authentically in relationships, both in and out of the bedroom, this one’s for you.

Cat and Rena dive into all things intimacy: the beauty of vulnerability, the messy work of clearing emotional blockages, and the ways in which subconscious beliefs shape our love lives. Rena also gets real about navigating non-monogamy—debunking myths and offering tips on handling jealousy like a pro. They talk empowerment, emotional flow, and why intimacy isn't just about sex—it's about being fully seen. Get ready for a fun, insightful chat that'll have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about relationships.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Porn as s*x education (pre-internet)
• Intimacy = authenticity and vulnerability
• Cognitive and subconscious exploration
• Actually doing the work with self-help books
• Nervousness vs Excitement
• Nonmonogamy myth-busting
• Navigating jealousy 
• Living without shame
• Release emotional blockages

You can find Rena Martine here: @_rena.martine_ | renamartine.com

Please support Rena’s foundation of choice: Trans Empowerment Project’s mission is to move our community out of crisis by creating equitable systems of support centered around Disabled 2Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive community members who are also Black, Indigenous, and or People of Color, to ensure that we all get to thrive.

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