CW/TW: We talk about trauma in this episode. Please do not listen if you are not able to do so in a healthy way.

While we are not diagnosing people, reading romance while also seeing a therapist can be the double dose you need.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/lets-talk-trauma

20 new to me books feels like a big deal. It's been a few months since I've read that much. I will be totally transparent, novellas helped a lot with that number. But hey, reading is reading.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/september-2025-wrapup

While the vibes we get from reading are subjective, there are objective criticisms we can make about a book. We talk about what those could look like and how I hold myself accountable when it comes to sharing it.

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I talk about subjective feelings with Sephie. I also share my definition of subjective feelings. I then share my star and spice rating systems so you can better understand what I mean when I'm rating something.

For full notes, go to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/subjective-rating-system

We finally read Phantasma! It was so much fun getting to talk with her about. We have spicy and critical talk.

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This was my recovery month from the summer, so I didn’t read much, but I’m really proud of the reading I did do.This was my recovery month from the summer, so I didn’t read much, but I’m really proud of the reading I did do.

For full show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/august-2025-wrapup

Sephie and I talk about how the culture in the kink world not only supports but encourages continuing to learn and try new things. Where the predominant message in the vanilla world is...not that. We talk about ways to incorporate learning into the vanilla bedroom.

For full notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/wvclfk-never-stop-learning

I've been hearing the word slut/slutty used more frequently as a positive attribute for men. As someone who grew up with that being a terrible word to be called, we discuss why its use for men is deemed positive.

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I talk with Sephie about why romance has had my heart for over 20 years. Why I am constantly excited to open a new book, or reread a favorite.

For show notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/i-never-get-bored

In this episode I go over my understanding of what happened with one of the cons I planned to attend this year. It was a con I went to last year and had a great time. We discuss how the information was shared, how confusing it was at times, and how important the group chat is!!

For full notes, head to: www.jaycereadsromance.com/podcast/when-the-drama-happens