Growing up, most of us were taught that sex is dirty and we shouldn't talk about it. We were berated for touching ourselves and censored to believe that pleasure is bad.

But what if self-pleasure was actually a portal to greater self-trust, and as a result, true self-love? What if exploring your body, learning what you like and don't like, could actually lead you to taking your power back?

Well today, Victoria Icenhower has the answer. In this spicy, jaw-dropping and delicious episode, we're talking about ALL the taboo things we we're taught to shy away from.

In this conversation we're exploring the intimacy of self-pleasure, how it can connect you more deeply to your body, and ultimately, lead you to better expressing your needs and setting boundaries (inside the bedroom AND out of it).

Warning: this episode might have life-altering impacts... so listen with caution ;)

Let's dive in baby!

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Here's A Little About Victoria + Her Journey:

Victoria Icenhower is the self-love scientist and women’s empowerment coach who supports individuals in cultivating deeper intimacy with themselves through embodiment, confidence, and intentional pleasure practices.

She brings a grounded, compassionate approach to conversations around self-pleasure, emotional wellness, and reclaiming one’s relationship with the body.

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Ever since I started 'working on myself' years ago, I realized just how unregulated I tend to be on a daily basis. My emotions? They can be all over the map, and there's a lot of things that can overstimulate me in a hot minute.

As such, I've had to really come to terms with understanding myself and what I need to feel calm, content and grounded. In a 'normal' day, this is easy to manage- you know, when my schedule and environment are predictable.

But when there's any uncertainty, like right now when I'm traveling, I have to resort to non-negotiables in my day to keep me regulated.

In today's episode we're diving into what exactly this looks like for me- and how you can set yourself up for success to better manage your emotions no matter what your environment might look like.

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There’s an unspoken rule that most of us learn at a very young age about which bodies are allowed to belong- and which are not.

As a result, we’ve gotten really good at shrinking and fitting ourselves into some pretty small boxes. We’re constantly adjusting, fixing, hiding- basically doing anything we can to avoid being seen in any area of our lives.

And that? Well, it’s pretty fucking sad and it’s time we talk about it. So today… we’re doing just that.

In this extra spicy and totally unhinged episode, I am joined by Friday’s with Friends guest Santina Rigano-Lesch, and boy-oh-boy- does she ever have a message for us.

In this conversation, we’re talking about moments in life where our worth was directly connected to our body, how this altered the way we showed up throughout our entire life- and how it’s finally time to demand more for your life.

This is probably one of my favourite conversations on the podcast to date, and this topic is centered around something that I think is so important for us all to hear.

I can’t wait for you to listen to it!

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Here's A Little About Santina + Her Journey:

Santina Rigano-Lesch is a movement educator, dance professional, and creative entrepreneur who helps people reconnect with their bodies through joy, rhythm, and release.

Born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia, Santina began dancing at age four and grew up immersed in studio life; training, performing, and teaching across many dance styles.

After teenage experiences in ballet left her feeling disconnected from her body, she found freedom and self-expression, as an adult, in alternative styles that celebrated individuality, musicality, and authenticity.

Now based in Washington State, Santina is the founder of Basic Bitch Boogie (BBB), a movement-based app and community rooted in joy-forward, trauma-informed practices. Her work is deeply informed by lived experience and navigating life in a bigger body, chronic illness, as well as years spent unlearning “push through it” narratives common in dance culture.

Through BBB, she helps people rebuild self-trust, regulate their nervous systems, and feel at home in their bodies again.

At the heart of everything Santina does is one belief: every body is a dancing body, and when we remove what holds us back, joy becomes a powerful pathway to healing, connection, and self-expression.

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Wouldn't it be cool if you could watch an actual, LIVE session being carried out of any treatment modality that you wanted to try before you invest your own dollars and time into it… so that you could truly know what it all entails?

Well I had a completely wild and unhinged idea the other day- and I've decided I'm going to create this exact thing for you.

Starting in May 2026, I am becoming your guinea pig. 

I will be trying a multitude of different modalities like dream analysis, shamanic medicine, EMDR, belief coding, soul contract clearing, sound therapy, subconscious imprinting, astrology, parts therapy and SO. MUCH. MORE.

Best part? I'm recording the entire thing and providing to you the raw, uncut, full sessions for you to see exactly how each of these treatments work and what they look like in action.

Curious to know more? Well in today's episode I'm explaining it all, and why exactly this idea is so important to me.

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Isn't it interesting that as a society we can get behind leaving a career, moving to a different city, or even upgrading our wardrobe as our identity changes- but the idea of leaving a marriage when it's no longer working is still so taboo to talk about?

Together, we're exploring this exact topic. In this Friday's with Friends feature, we're diving into all the sticky parts of divorce with Hope Firsel as she explains to us what exactly one might be going through when a divorce is actually on the table.

We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly- and how there are a lot more 'impacts' to one's life that we need to be prepared for if going down this road.

Speaking from personal experience (a divorce after 18 years of marriage) and from professional experience (now working as a thriving divorce coach for women), she is here to help us release shame, move past guilt, and talk about the hard things most other people won't.

You don't want to miss this episode.

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Here's A Little About Hope + Her Journey:

I’m a dynamic coach, consultant, and Certified Life Coach and Divorce Specialist, with over 15 years of experience guiding women through life’s most unexpected challenges.

Today, I lead a thriving coaching practice dedicated to helping women—and the professionals and organizations that serve them—navigate the emotional, legal, and logistical complexities of divorce.

My mission is to transform the divorce experience from one of overwhelm and stress to one of clarity, confidence, and purpose, changing not just the divorce experience but enhancing the lives of the entire unit following.

As a seasoned life and divorce coach, I blend strategic insight with deep emotional intelligence to support women during one of life’s most transformative transitions. My work is grounded in compassion, practical tools, and powerful mindset shifts that foster lasting change.

Beyond individual coaching, I consult with professionals and organizations to cultivate collaborative cultures, empowered community, and support sustainable growth.

My personal journey—overcoming cancer, infertility, and divorce—deepens my empathy and amplifies my commitment to helping others rise.

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Have you ever stopped to consider the steps that you are taking in pursuit of a goal- and WHY exactly you're taking them?

If you said no, you wouldn't be alone. The truth is that most of us have a laundry-list of goals we're working towards, but what we DON'T have is an understanding of what can really make-or-break our chances of achieving them.

We're often guilty of obsessing over strategies, researching plans, or checking out how other people are doing things- and then… we do it the exact same way.

Not because it feels good or right, but because we think we have to, that we need to, or that we 'should'. And THIS is exactly what leads us into problem area #1: staying stuck, frustrated, and ultimately, not getting the results that we desire.

So how do we fix this? The answer is in moving away from 'strategizing' and instead, intentionalizing. What is that you might ask? Well, in today's episode we're exploring exactly what this means- and why it could very well be the missing piece to you achieving everything you want.

Let's dive in, shall we?

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Imagine being the public face and founder of a massive startup online, when suddenly overnight your 6+ figure income disappears and you're unable to continue forward with it.

How does one overcome the fear of what people will think? How do you move past the shame, the guilt and the hurt? How do you continue moving forward and still come out on top?

Ruth Shrauner has the answer. In today's Fridays with Friends episode, we're opening up a deep, raw conversation on healing from public failure.

Together we're exploring the pain and isolation it can create, the stress that can spill over into other areas of your life, and most importantly- how you actually pull yourself out of the darkness and heal.

If you've experienced failure of any sort and are trying to figure out how to move forward- then this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

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Here's A Little About Ruth + Her Journey:

Ruth Shrauner is an AI automation engineer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Your SecondSelf AI. With 10+ years building 7-figure businesses and $240M+ in organization-wide digital sales, she knows what it takes to scale... and what it costs when you do it wrong.

After investing $250,000 into a tech startup named "2024 KC Startup to Watch" and losing the business that funded it overnight, Ruth rebuilt smarter. Today she helps burnt-out female entrepreneurs reclaim 15-25 hours per week through AI-powered content systems that sound authentically like them.

Her philosophy: build bigger, but quieter.

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Over the last two weeks I've entered into a ‘soul lesson’ portal (which happens basically every time I travel)- and today's episode is coming at you with a very important conversation that you need to hear.

That conversation is this:

How does one actually change their life? What must one do? Or better yet, what is a non-negotiable in demanding more for your life?

The answer is simple. 

In full transparency, you don't need a plan or perfect settings. You don't need to have all the answers or unlimited resources. And you most certainly don't need to be fearless or 100% confident in what you're setting out to do.

What you DO need however… is an unshakeable mindset that you want more for your life, and a deep inner knowing that you will stop at nothing to get it.

Creating a life of your dreams isn't luck. It doesn't just fall out of the sky. It requires taking responsibility for your life, making it a priority and taking the necessary action steps- no matter how hard, scary or uncomfortable they might be.

So if you're ready to unhook from societal expectations, become delusional AND have it all… you're going to want to listen to this episode.

Let's dive in, shall we?

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In case you haven't heard... we've created an EXCLUSIVE podcast community over on Substack recently, called Reg Babes After Dark.

In this space, we're going off script and into even deeper conversations as we share more unhinged thoughts. Best part? We also have exclusive VIP live streams occurring every single month in this space- which will be member-only moving forward.

Today we're bringing you the last, full sneak-peak of what these conversations entail, so that you can get your booty inside our club. This conversation is from the beginning of this month- and we're talking all about money, life, manifestation, intuition and more.

Moving forward our live stream shares on the pod will be limited to partial conversations- because the real fun? It's happening live with us in real time where you can join in on the conversation and even ask questions.

So sit back, relax, enjoy this conversation- and then get your hot-mess-self inside Reg Babes After Dark.

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Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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It's been a week since I packed up my suitcase and ran away to the airport- and today, I'm sharing everything that's been going on, coming up, and happening in my life over the last little bit.

Together in today's episode we're exploring the delay in our usual traveling and why I'm actually so grateful for the opportunity to 'winter' this year- as well as my realizations and quantum leaping that has been happening since I left home this month.

You're going to get the full deets on all the challenges I've endured, what life has been throwing at me, and how I'm interpreting it all as I settle into the beaches of Koh Samui, Thailand (and our next few months abroad).

And of course, as per usual, there's some potent AF life lessons sprinkled throughout the episode for you as well.

Shall we dive in?

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Wild Oak Boutique- If you've been on the hunt for the PERFECT jeans, look no further. Recently I've fallen in love with their line, and I am currently purchasing one of every style! Use this link for 10% off your order!

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