When faced with trauma or in a situation that brings you back to a place of past traumas, there are several different ways that someone could respond or react.

Depending on our personality, current support network, how we were raised, or what type of coping mechanisms we have in place, just to name a few, can and will influence how we react to particular stimuli.  

This is why, in today's episode, we are exploring the spectrum of trauma responses beyond fight or flight.

Listen now for more about the fight, flight, freeze, fawn, fine, faint, and flop trauma responses. 

Resource Links 

• https://williamsburgtherapygroup.com/blog/way-more-than-fight-or-flight-the-six-trauma-responses-and-what-they-mean#thefineresponse

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• March 24th 2024

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Secure? Anxious? Dismissive? Fearful Avoidant? Which attachment style are you?

Let's find out, as today we are joined by relationship and intimacy coach and reiki healer Shelby Avann, who will discuss the four different attachment styles and how they relate to intimacy.

As a relationship and intimacy coach, Shelby is a professional guide trained in attachment theory, intimacy and sexuality practices, tantra, kink and reiki who helps individuals enhance their emotional, physical, and relational connections.

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Contact Information + Professional Links

• Instagram: @intimacymistress

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Intimacy Workshop for Couples (3 Workshop Bundle Event): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intimacy-workshop-for-couples-tickets-837881204237

• March 24th 2024

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P.S. If you're considering entering Kinky Wellness, learn your BDSM + Kink Basics at www.thepartition.life, where I make it easy to understand your Partnership, Impact, and Plan and Prep Basics.

In this episode, I'll be reviewing the relationship self-help book “Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dream Girl -- A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship" by Sherry Argov.

With over 100 pieces of advice, Sherry offers her unique perspective as to why men are attracted to strong women who stand up for themselves and how they are much more desirable than a “Yes Woman” who routinely sacrifices herself.

From the 7 different types of naggers to what advice stood out the most, listen now to discover my take on "Why Men Love Bitches" and unlock the secrets to holding your own in a relationship.

Sherry Argov is a French-born American author, has left her mark on major platforms such as The Today Show, The View, MSNBC, and MTV, while also gracing the pages of esteemed magazines like People, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and more.

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Book Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Why-Men-Love-Bitches-Relationship/dp/1580627560

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Intimacy Workshop for Couples (3 Workshop Bundle Event) : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intimacy-workshop-for-couples-tickets-837881204237

• March 24th 2024

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P.S. If you're considering entering Kinky Wellness, learn your BDSM + Kink Basics at www.thepartition.life, where I make it easy to understand your Partnership, Impact, and Plan and Prep Basics.

In this extra special episode, we get personal as I introduce you to Anurag Shergill. 

Anurag Shergill is not just a singer and songwriter from Haryana, India, but he is also my husband and supporting foundation of The Partition: Home of Kinky Wellness. 

Together, we share some of the surprises and challenges that have come with being an interracial couple and working within the sexual wellness sector. 

Listen now to hear more of our story.  

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Professional Links + Resources

• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/anuragshergill/ 

✨ UPCOMING EVENT✨

Intimacy Workshop for Couples (3 Workshop Bundle Event)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intimacy-workshop-for-couples-tickets-837881204237

• March 24th 2024

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P.S. If you're considering entering Kinky Wellness, learn your BDSM + Kink Basics at www.thepartition.life, where I make it easy to understand your Partnership, Impact, and Plan and Prep Basics. 

In this episode, I pick up where RMT Mark Dwyer and I left off from the previous episode and explain Rolfing and Three-Dimensional Breathing.

Listen now to hear the basics of Rolfing, the three dimensions of breath, their profound effects on our overall well-being, and their comparisons to Kinky Wellness.

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Intimacy Workshop for Couples (3 Workshop Bundle Event)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intimacy-workshop-for-couples-tickets-837881204237

• March 24th 2024

Links

• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/rolfing#vs-massage

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The Vagus nerve is one of mainstream healthcare’s biggest blind spots — and it’s a key player in overall health, vitality, and the body’s innate healing.

In this episode, Mark Dwyer, RMT, breaks down what the Vagus nerve is, where it’s located, its functions, and why it’s so important. Mark also shares practical tips on how to support and heal the Vagus nerve holistically.

Mark is a Registered Massage Therapist with over 10 years of experience, trained in osteopathy and acupuncture, offering a unique holistic perspective on nervous system function and overall wellness.

🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ What the Vagus nerve is and why it matters

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In this episode, we’re exploring the basics of what goes down in a collaring ceremony.

Although collaring ceremonies mean different things to different people, a collaring ceremony is typically a symbolic ritual where commitment, play, and power dynamics intertwine.

Listen now to hear what a collaring ceremony is, its significance, and what you need to consider when planning a collaring ceremony or buying a collar for the first time. 

Kinky Intimacy Workshop Link

• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intimacy-workshop-for-couples-tickets-837881204237

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P.S. If you're considering entering Kinky Wellness, learn your BDSM + Kink Basics at www.thepartition.life, where I make it easy to understand your Partnership, Impact, and Plan and Prep Basics.

Today, we welcome Sex Positive Relationship Designer Karine Bedard. From bible camp graduate to playboy enthusiast, Karine is here to share her story of how she broke free from religious and social programming and how you can too. 

Karine Bedard is a trailblazing force and is dedicated to guiding individuals toward embracing their authentic needs and desires. With a passion for dismantling shame and guilt surrounding intimacy and sexuality, Karine empowers both men and women to break free from societal constraints and design relationships that align with their true selves. Her transformative approach not only replaces shame with confidence but also cultivates a sense of peace, allowing clients to step into their power and ethically create the relationships of their dreams. 

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Contact Information + Professional Links

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/karinebedardcoaching/

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In the last episode, Dr. Sajad was here to talk to us about life’s various life traps and how they each stem from various forms of trauma that happen during the early stages of our development.

However, since we didn’t get a chance to talk about each of them, this episode is dedicated to outlining all the 18 different types of life traps someone can experience.

Listen now to hear if any life trap resonates with you.

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Links

• www.schematherapysouthafrica.co.za

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In this episode, Dr. Sajad Vahedi is on the show to give us a peek behind the curtain at how different types of physical and emotional traumas influence the likelihood of ending up in certain life traps, also known as schemas.  

Make sure your paying attention, because Dr. Sajad has a special message to share with you!

Dr. Sajad Vahedi is a Breakup Expert who helps people move on from a painful breakup using the Emotion Chair Method. Dr. Sajad strives for a future where everyone can deal with their breakup in a healthy way.

Contact Information + Professional Links

• IG:https://www.instagram.com/drsajadvahedi?igsh=cHk2bzMxaWk0d2p6&utm_source=qr

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P.S. If you're considering entering Kinky Wellness, learn your BDSM + Kink Basics at www.thepartition.life, where I make it easy to understand your Partnership, Impact, and Plan and Prep Basics.