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Robert Kandell is a powerful stand for Men having a transformation in the world of relationships, romance, truth telling, sex and love. This is important and essential work because, from my estimation, men are largely demonized, emasculated and kept out of the conversation. Join us for an energizing, empowering and thought provoking episode focused on pleasure, permission, truth telling, infidelity, forgiveness and relationship styles on Episode 72 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Robert

An expert in interpersonal communication and relationships, Robert Kandell has helped thousands of students find a more balanced, energized life with better relationships, more sex and more happiness. He is the host of the highly successes podcast, Tuff Love. To learn more about Robert and his revolutionary work, visit www.RobertKandell.com Links:

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Resources: Fierce Honesty - How To Boldly Transform Your Relationships + Your Life - Article by Robert Kandell No More Mister Nice Guy - Dr. Robert A. Glover End of Men - Hanna Rosen The War Against Boys - Christina Hoff Sommers

Brianna Rader is an entrepreneur, sex tech innovator and founder of the Juicebox APP whose sex education organization at the University of Tennessee was shut down by state legislature for being too risqué. Join us as we have an engaging conversation about new APP Juicebox (giving you access to sex and relationship therapists on the go), sex advice, toys + lube, communication before, during and after (of course) and the future of sex on Episode 72 of Ignite Intimacy!! About Brianna Brianna Rader is a sex education advocate well-known for starting a comprehensive sex education organization at the University of Tennessee that led to her being condemned by the state legislature. She received a Masters in Global Health from UCSF and then created Juicebox, an iOS app that pairs you with professional sex and relationship coaches from a network of certified and vetted experts. App link Website link Instagram Promo code for Juicebox Ignite Intimacy listeners enter the IGNITE code will get 60% off your first week of Juicebox! References Uber Lube Sliquid Eva vibrator Cliteracy by Sophia Wallace

Holy Goddess Gracious!! Rachael Maddox is a powerhouse and YOU are in for a treat on this episode!! Not only does Rachael give us the goods on healing trauma and learning to say no in powerful and sexy ways, she also gives us some of her go-to processes to create more intimacy, vulnerability, closeness and power in our romantic and intimate relationships before we get naked and during the exploration period. From top to bottom this episode is FIYAH! You will definitely want to check this episode of Ignite Intimacy! About Rachael: Rachael Maddox is a trauma resolution educator, coach and guide who's helped hundreds of women and men resolve their sexual trauma and reclaim their pleasure, power and wholeness. On a fierce mission to help as many women as possible who've experienced trauma, Rachael offers one-on-one support, groups, articles and courses for women who are ready to dance hard with life. For fun, Rachael writes songs on her ukulele, swims naked as often as possible, and lays quietly under trees. Links: Website Grown Goddess Video Series Instagram Facebook Resources: SECRET BAD GIRL - by Rachael Maddox

Morgen Love is a powerful being and force in this life. I have personally witnessed her transformation over the last several years, which includes coming out to the worldwide community about being queer, embracing your own flavor of sexiness, consent, being powerful in your vulnerability and being an activist for sex workers, the LGBTQ+ community and for being safe to let your freak flag fly! This woman is blowing my heart and mind wide open and I'm SUPER excited at the thought of her being a regular contributor to the Ignite Intimacy podcast. Morgen shares another one of her musings with us on this episode and you definitely want in on this conversation!!

About Morgen:

Morgen Love is a New York-bred Oakland-based multidisciplinary artist and performer who believes in speaking candidly and openly about human sexuality and pleasure. Known as both a wild card and a wisdom-keeper, she artfully weaves the sacred and profane throughout her written musings that chronicle her journeys of womanhood, queerness, personal growth, and sexual exploration. IG :: @daddie.dearest + @dutchess.love Soundcloud :: daddiedearest + thedutchesslove Patreon Web

Alison Armstrong has been studying men, relationships and romance for over two decades after a friend told her she was a 'Frog Farmer.' Her book, 'The Queen's Code,' focusing on the emasculation of men and how to go from a frog farmer to someone who turns frogs into Kings, has been revolutionary for women and men around the world. Alison's work has impacted thousands of people through her online community at UnderstandMen.com where she has programs and ongoing materials that help people like me (and, maybe, you?!) crack the code on dating, romance, communication and truly creating the love lives we desire. This is a RAPID FIRE conversation where we cover a LOT in a short time frame. Enjoy it, share it with your friends and check out Alison's programs via her website below!

About Alison

Alison Armstrong, author, educator, and creator of the widely acclaimed "Understanding Men" and "Understanding Women" transformational online series, asks the question: "What if no one is misbehaving -- including you?" She explores the good reasons behind the behavior of men and women such as fundamental differences in the ways we think, act and communicate. She offers simple, partnership-based, solutions to improve our communication and intimacy by honoring ourselves and others. She's known for her insight, sense of humor and ability to articulate the human experience and predicament of gender.

Connect with Alison: Information about Alison's work is available HERE Find her book The Queen's Code HERE

Strap on your seat belt for this one because you are in for something special!!! Last week we heard from Kenya's husband Rakhem on Episode 66. This week we hear from his Wife, business and life partner Kenya about her journey from embracing the feminine after discovering uterine cancer with the birth of her first child, to the choice to open her marriage and be a catalyst for relating in her community and in the world. This is a DYNAMIC conversation that you definitely want to listen to no matter which gender or non gender you align with! We are diving into the Female Choice Paradigm, the Sexuality of the Human Species, Living Polyamorous, Healing Trauma, Keeping it Real and more on Episode 67 of Ignite Intimacy!!

About Kenya:

Kenya K. Stevens is a relationships expert, love coach, best-selling author, wife, and mother of three. A graduate of Howard University in Washington D.C. she has a degree in Education/ Child Psychology. She now lives in the mountains of North Carolina raising three children with her husband, Carl and practices yoga, breathing, meditation, tantra, ancient spiritual systems and metaphysical thought.

Find Kenya: JujuMama Love Academy

Rakhem Seku got his sexual education like many of us, from porn and the movies. This is what drove him as a sexual being.

When he married his wife at 25 their sex life was OK, maybe a C. 10 years into their marriage they started studying tantra, which opened things up for them sexually and otherwise. For Rakhem, tantra also began a journey of him expanding and deepening his understanding of what women desire, and who women are as sexual beings. Join us for a powerful and juicy conversation about men, women, sexuality, relating, honesty, dispelling myths and having it all on Episode 66 of Ignite Intimacy! About Rakhem: Carl E. Stevens, Jr. (aka Rakhem Seku) is a metaphysician, life and love coach, and author. Through the JujuMama Love Academy, Rakhem and his wife Kenya teach the Bagua Astrology System (BAS) and applies metaphysical concepts to support people in creating the lives they desire. Married over twenty years with 3 children, Rakhem has been on numerous television and radio shows and has a degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in finance. Contact: Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rakhemseku Website: http://www.jujumama.com JujuMama Love Academy is located at https://jla.jujumama.com?affcode=12691_hqk4yz_w Resources: Rakhem's Books can be found at http://amzn.to/2Bh87QG Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Dawn-Stray-Modern-Relationships/dp/1491512407

Today's episode features entrepreneur, dating industry disrupter and Feminine Weapon, Christina Weber. I learned about Christina through a friend who encouraged me to attend her annual Feminine Weapon event in Los Angeles on January 30th 2018. As we discuss men, dating, romance and sexuality in this episode, and our desire to bring men more deeply into these important conversations, Christina shares how she received a ton of backlash for this year's Feminine Weapon Day focus, 'For the Love of Men,' from women in a popular Facebook group, and how she handled it. Tune in for a real conversation about liquid free dating, dispelling shame around dating and relating, bringing men into the conversation and being a Feminine Weapon on Episode 65 of Ignite Intimacy! About Christina Christina Weber is a powerful gift to the world, sharing her insights about business and strategy while still maintaining her feminine approach to life. Ever-evolving, Christina created Feminine Weapon Day as a way to amplify her beauty and power, not just for herself, but for women everywhere and humanity as a whole. When she is not focused on Feminine Weapon, she facilitates deep connections between men and women through her dating start-up, Underground Unattached and with one-on-one dating coaching. She also runs an interview style podcast, Your Love Accomplice, and writes articles for Medium. Connect with Christina: UndergroundUnattached.com FeminineWeapon.com IG: @ChristinaWeber Recent Medium article: Men and Women Need One Another to Learn How to Love with Increased Authenticity and Respect

Dr. Jenn is a powerhouse woman on a mission to bring mindfulness to sexuality so that we can transform our relationship with ourselves and each other for healthier, more fulfilling and empowered relations and experiences. In this conversation we do a deep dive into sexual harassment, consent, mindfulness and micro cheating during a dynamic and passionate meeting of the hearts and minds. Tune in for this juicy conversation on Episode 64, Micro Cheating, Mindfulness + Sexual Harassment on the Ignite Intimacy podcast hotline! About Dr Jenn Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD, sociologist and sex coach, is a frequent speaker about couples intimacy, sexual consent, healthy relationships, erotic play, and mindful sex. She has presented two TEDx Talks, is a writer on sex and relationships, and a recurring intimacy expert on the morning news. She is one of the founders of Sex Positive San Diego and the creator of World Sexual Health Day—San Diego. In addition, as a martial arts practitioner, she was recently promoted to black belt in Korean karate—so watch out for this badass doctor! Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

I recently received a request from one of our Ignite Intimacy listeners to have a conversation focused on ageism and dating. This woman is in her mid-60's and has been experiencing some dating challenges based on her age. In response I reached out to former guest, Walker Thornton, who is an expert, advocate and author focused on women's sexuality. I knew she'd have some juicy tips and insights for us! Join Walker and I as we dive into the topic of ageism, online dating, sex and communication. Walker shares some key tips for how to stay safe when engaging with online dating and how to explore and engage with potential partners that align with your desires and values. About Walker: Walker Thornton is a sex educator, speaker, and sexual health writer. Her mission is to help women embrace their sexuality in a way that feels comfortable at each stage of life. Her writing has appeared on the American Sexual Health Association website, Huffington Post, Better After 50, Senior Planet, and other sites. She is the Sexual Health Columnist for Midlife Boulevard and writes about midlife sexuality at Kinkly.com. Walker currently serves on the Sexuality and Aging Consortium of Widener University's Leadership Committee. She has presented at the Sexuality and Aging Symposium, CatalystCon, and in other venues across the country. Connect with Walker: Connect with Walker: Website Facebook Instagram Resources: SeniorPlanet.org