Life Turned On: Stories of Sexual Self-Discovery in Midlife & Beyond

(CW: Rape.) What if everything you were taught to hide about your body, your desires, and your identity was actually the key to your freedom?

In this episode, body- and sex-positive artist and kink educator Tiffany Nickel shares her powerful journey of shedding the scripts imposed by religion, culture, and shame. From navigating Mormonism and eating disorders to embracing kink and body liberation, Tiffany invites us into the raw, radiant truth of sexual self-discovery.

Together, we explore:

• What it means to reclaim pleasure through body acceptance
• How duality and authenticity can coexist
• Why unlearning is a pathway to coming home to yourself

This episode is a call to remember that the beauty of the female body and the depth of our desire were never the problem—the script was.

Welcome to Season Four. We’re not just talking about shedding—we’re doing it. In our bodies, our breath, our choices, and our stories.

If you're feeling the pull to go deeper this season, here are a few ways to connect beyond the podcast:

Connect with our Guest Tiffany Nickle

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Email: [email protected]

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Explore private coaching opportunities to reconnect with your sexuality and live a more turned-on life. For individuals and couples.
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In this episode, we speak with Vanessa, a ten-year HIV thriver who has transformed her diagnosis into a journey of power, advocacy, and deep self-trust. 

Vanessa’s story invites us to release old scripts about sex, health, and worth. It’s a conversation about resilience, mutual accountability, and the quiet strength it takes to become your own source of healing.

Welcome to Season Four. We’re not just talking about shedding—we’re doing it. In our bodies, our breath, our choices, and our stories.

If you're feeling the pull to go deeper this season, here are a few ways to connect beyond the podcast:

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A weekend for women ready to release what no longer fits and come home to themselves in real time.
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Join the RECEIVE Retreat Waitlist
A luxurious, slow, deeply restorative retreat designed to support you in receiving rest and pleasure. This experience will remind you what it feels like to fully be.
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Work with Shauna 1:1
Explore private coaching opportunities to reconnect with your sexuality and live a more turned-on life. For individuals and couples.
👉 Coaching with Shauna

Learn More About Ziva Meditation
This is the method that helped resolve my 8-year health issue and radically changed my relationship to rest, anxiety, and presence. Highly recommend.

Try the Free Masterclass:
 “How to Reduce Stress, Overcome Anxiety and Improve Sleep (in 15 Days or Less)”
 👉 Ziva Masterclass

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 The full meditation program that changed my life (and my sex life, yes for real).
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In this episode, therapist Kayla Moore unpacks what ‘safer sex’ really means—emotionally and physically. Through personal stories and expert insight, we explore how consent, safety, and pleasure intersect in and beyond long-term relationships. 

Welcome to Season Four. We’re not just talking about shedding—we’re doing it. In our bodies, our breath, our choices, and our stories.

If you're feeling the pull to go deeper this season, here are a few ways to connect beyond the podcast:

Connect with our Guest Kayla Moore, LMFT

Follow Kayla on Instagram @connectedpleasurecoaching

Get on the waitlist for Kayla's course called Not Broken CLICK HERE

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Join the SHED Retreat Waitlist
A weekend for women ready to release what no longer fits and come home to themselves in real time.
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Join the RECEIVE Retreat Waitlist
A luxurious, slow, deeply restorative retreat designed to support you in receiving rest and pleasure. This experience will remind you what it feels like to fully be.
👉 Receive Retreat Waitlist

Work with Shauna 1:1
Explore private coaching opportunities to reconnect with your sexuality and live a more turned-on life. For individuals and couples.
👉 Coaching with Shauna

Learn More About Ziva Meditation
This is the method that helped resolve my 8-year health issue and radically changed my relationship to rest, anxiety, and presence. Highly recommend.

Try the Free Masterclass:
 “How to Reduce Stress, Overcome Anxiety and Improve Sleep (in 15 Days or Less)”
 👉 Ziva Masterclass

Explore Ziva Online:
 The full meditation program that changed my life (and my sex life, yes for real).
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What happens when we stop performing and start peeling back the layers?
When we let go of the stories that never truly belonged to us?
Welcome to Season Four of Life Turned On—a season dedicated to shedding. 

In this opening episode, Shauna shares the heart behind this season’s theme and what it means to strip away old scripts, expectations, and identities we’ve outgrown. She reflects on what she’s been shedding in real time, how loneliness, pleasure, and power are all connected—and why this season isn’t just about ideas, but embodied practice. 

We’re not staying in the realm of the mind this time—we’re bringing it into the body. Into our relationships. Into our choices. 

You’ll also hear: 

• An invitation to the upcoming SHED Retreat, where we’ll gather in person to move this work from conceptual to cellular
• A glimpse into the magic of the Receive Retreat in Tuscany—and what happened when women were finally allowed to rest
• A story about a surprising healing shift through Ziva Meditation, and why Shauna’s teaming up with founder Emily Fletcher this season
• A reminder that pleasure is political, and reclaiming it is part of our power

If you're feeling the pull to go deeper this season, here are a few ways to connect beyond the podcast:

Follow us on Instagram

@lifeturnedonpodcast 
@linger.u

Join the SHED Retreat Waitlist
A weekend for women ready to release what no longer fits and come home to themselves in real time.
👉 SHED Retreat Waitlist

Join the RECEIVE Retreat Waitlist
A luxurious, slow, deeply restorative retreat designed to support you in receiving rest and pleasure. This experience will remind you what it feels like to fully be.
👉 Receive Retreat Waitlist

Work with Shauna 1:1
Explore private coaching opportunities to reconnect with your sexuality and live a more turned-on life. For individuals and couples.
 👉 Coaching with Shauna

Learn More About Ziva Meditation
This is the method that helped resolve my 8-year health issue and radically changed my relationship to rest, anxiety, and presence. Highly recommend.

Try the Free Masterclass:
“How to Reduce Stress, Overcome Anxiety and Improve Sleep (in 15 Days or Less)”
👉  Ziva Masterclass

Explore Ziva Online:
The full meditation program that changed my life (and my sex life, yes for real).
👉 Ziva Online

Support the show

Join us for the season finale of Life Turned On as we dive into the transformative themes of sex, money, and power. Reflecting on the season's discussions, we'll unpack the powerful need for safety in our lives and explore topics such as the fear of uncontrollable power, sexuality as a source of power, societal double standards, and living orgasmically. Stay tuned till the end for information on the upcoming Receive Retreat in Tuscany and personalized coaching services for your own journey of sexual self-discovery and empowerment.

For information on the Receive Retreat, May 5-10, 2025 in Tuscany CLICK HERE.

For information on Sexuality Education and Intimacy Coaching CLICK HERE.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of finding pleasure after trauma with three unique guests: Faith Hartzell, Mistress Diana d'Arc, and Erin Saylor. We explore various perspectives within the context of brain science, BDSM, and advocacy. Our guests share their expertise, discussing how trauma affects the brain's ability to experience pleasure, the role of neuroplasticity in healing, and how techniques within BDSM can help reconnect the mind and body. They also emphasize the importance of choice, consent, and play in overcoming trauma, and discuss strategies for educating the next generation about these critical issues. 

If you would like to connect with our guests they can be found at: 
Faith - [email protected]
Mistress Diana - @mistress.diana.darc or @the.darc.arts

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In this episode, we discuss the topic of conscious uncoupling with guest Michele Heffron, a certified life relationship and divorce coach. Michele shares her journey, the concept of conscious uncoupling, and its five-step program aimed at helping individuals move through divorce with grace and personal growth. We also discuss the role of shame, power, control, and setting healthy boundaries. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the complexities of relationship transitions.

You can stay in touch with Life, Relationship, and Divorce Coach, Michele Heffron at www.micheleheffron.com and michele.heffron.com

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In this episode, we connect with Susan Morgan Taylor, a renowned somatic sex therapist, to delve into the profound topics of sex, money, and power. Susan shares her transformative journey from a sexless marriage to a place of profound self-discovery and healing. She discusses the impact of social scripts, myths, and power dynamics on our sexual experiences and relationships. Susan also introduces her Pleasure Keys process, which helps couples reignite sexual and emotional harmony. Together, we explore the obstacles women face in accessing their own pleasure, the importance of consent and communication in relationships, and the empowering journey towards self-love and sexual fulfillment. 

You can stay in touch with Susan at www.pathwaytopleasure.com or find her on Instagram @susanmorgantaylor

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In this episode, Marta, a psychic medium, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a challenging upbringing marked by addiction, emotional abuse, and body shaming. Through her story, we explore how she navigated an abusive marriage, found healing in self-pleasure, and reclaimed her sense of self. Marta, now an empowered soul and heart reigniter, helps others tap into their intuition, step into their power, and find personal transformation.

You can stay in touch with Marta at martathemedium.com or on Instagram @martathemedium

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of BDSM with Lady Dane, a professional dominatrix based in Denver. Lady Dane shares her journey into becoming a pro dom, discussing the nuances of her work, power dynamics, and her experiences with clients exploring their kinks. She also highlights the themes of sex, money, and power, emphasizing the importance of community and mentorship in the BDSM scene. This insightful conversation offers valuable perspectives for both seasoned kinksters and curious listeners.

You can connect with Lady Dane by visiting her website: 
 https://www.serveladydane.com/  
  or 
X: @TheLadyDane1 
FetLife: _ LadyDane _

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