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In today's episode we chat with Dr Jennifer Rafacz, (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Sexual Health Certificate/Sex Therapy, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Certified Sex Therapist) about sexual dysfunction. What is it? What's causes it? How do you talk to your partner about it? Is it "normal"? So. Many. Questions. And now thanks to Dr Rafacz, we've got all your answers to your burning (hopefully not when you pee) questions. Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/menageapod/ Learn more about Dr Rafacz and the services her practice offers at the link - https://www.family-institute.org/therapists-locations/staff/jen-rafacz Or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tfinu If you have a topic you want us to explore, or have any questions you want to ask – you can write to us at: [email protected] or TEXT us at (872) - 221 - 2083.

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This week on Menage-A-Pod we tackle the topic of how to identify toxic traits and then get out of a toxic relationship. To help us on with this, we are joined by the funny and insightful relationship expert, Love McPherson(@love_mcpherson).

When we saw the paragraph below on Love's website, we knew she was just the woman for the job!

"In a world where failing and toxic relationships have become the societal norm, Relationship Expert and founder of Love Infinity, Love McPherson is the voice of hope that says, "I was born for this." She is a passionate author, captivating speaker, and engaging media personality on a mission to impact generations and heal relationships by teaching individuals how to love better."

Visit Love's website and get all the tips you need to have a healthy and successful relationship! Link is below.

https://www.lovemcpherson.com/

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On today's show we are talking about chemistry...and not the nerdy kind you learned in school (as Gena breathes a sigh of relief), but apparently the other kind of chemistry is just as complicated. Then there's the minor issue of compatibility. It's amazing any of us find love. In an effort to make that not sound like such a bummer, I did jazz hands while typing that. You're welcome. Today's show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to audibletrial.com/menageapod and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It's that easy. Go to Audibletrial.com/menageapod

Hey friends! For those of you that don't follow the IG account, we wanted to make the quick announcement that we will be moving to a show schedule of every other week throughout the summer. With work travel, summer vacations, Gena's nephew coming for a visit (you can't record with a 5 yr old running around like a wild man), we needed a little leeway. But don't fret! We will be sprinkling content throughout when we can, in addition to the regularly scheduled shows, so keep tuning in, sharing our content, and get ready for some fun episodes ahead! Have a great summer everyone! Today's show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to audibletrial.com/menageapod and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It's that easy. Go to Audibletrial.com/menageapod

Back at it again with our amazing listener's submitting their no good, very bad dates, so us single folks don't have to feel so alone in this world. It's hard out for here for a playa, amiright?! In today's episode, we hear stories about men who don't understand what no means, women who are batshit crazy, dates at a fish store, and a woman who gets horny smelling pickles. Yes, you read that right. Enjoy! Today's show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to audibletrial.com/menageapod and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It's that easy. Go to Audibletrial.com/menageapod

On today's episode we have aerialist, dancer, actor, singer, choreographer, musician, pin-up model and illustrator - Kelly Maryanski (IG@Lyskei and @kellypaintswithwater) to talk about what it's like to date when you have zero time to do so and how to find some balance in life so you can not only stay sane, but can continue to date when you have little free time. We also talk about Kelly taking part in the Motoblot Festival Pinup model contest and find out that Gena isn't exactly a talented artist. Check out Kelly on Instagram or at the links below Performance: www.thisiskellymaryanski.com Illustration: www.Kelly-Maryanski.com Check out Motoblot and vote for Kelly in the Miss Motoblot contest at the link below. She should be the first option titled KELLY-KAY - AS TART AS A TIKI DRINK https://1.shortstack.com/drnv3w/qmtKX?w=76163884&e=215020769 Today's show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to audibletrial.com/menageapod and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It's that easy. Go to Audibletrial.com/menageapod

Back in 2010, Gena had the pleasure of meeting and writing a HuffPo article about the incredibly lovely, warm, and bad ass dating coach, Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy. She dives into red flags, dating multiple people at once, how long you're really supposed to wait before having sex, and all the mistakes people make in dating. 10 years ago, I dubbed her the Fairy Godmother of Dating and that still holds true today...but she's a much cooler and updated 2.0 version of the fairy godmother wearing leather pants. All you single people out there, get ready to take some notes!

Visit Bela and check out Smart Dating Academy at https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/

or follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy

You guys! Get excited because today's episode is A-MAZE-ING. We are talking with the incredibly intelligent, warm, and no nonsense, Dr Jessica Norman (LCPC, CCTP, SOTP, CIHMP. Founder, CEO & Clinical Director of Transformative Growth Counseling) about why people fall in love (Hint! You're high!), why they fall out of love, if the old adage "once a cheater, always a cheater" is a thing, attachment styles, infidelity, and how to move past it (or not). So. Many. Questions. We get in deep right off the jump, so if you're in a situation where this topic is apropos, then I suggest pouring yourself a stiff drink before hitting play. If you're in the Chicago area and are going through something like this in your relationship, you should definitely look up Dr. Norman and her team. She's amazing. Learn more about Dr. Norman, her team and the services they provide at https://www.transformativegrowth.org/dr-jessica-norman/ Recommended Readings: Buy Attached by Amir Levine at https://amzn.to/2EktFPm Buy Hold Me Tight by Susan Johnson at https://amzn.to/2WbaUs2

In this week's episode, we sit down with comedians Sean Ely (IG@theseanwow) and Corey Wagner ([email protected]) of the hysterical web series "Number Six With Cheese" (IG@numbersixwithcheese) and discuss long distance relationships, how to navigate them, and how to keep things grown and sexy even with the distance. As daunting as it seems, the numbers actually tell a happy story (60% success rate!), so don't fret! At this point your LDR is probably healthier than any of the local ones we've had, so you're already winning. Support Sean and Corey at https://numbersixwithcheese.com/ or on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC594xoDyTWCawyzGLlnhaJg If you have a topic you want us to explore, or have any questions you want to ask – you can write to us at: [email protected] or TEXT us at (872) - 221 - 2083.

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Join us this week, as we discuss Facebook's attempt at getting into the dating app world and we dive back into listener mail to regale you with tales of the baddest of the bad dates. Unemployed? Check! Catfished? Check! Side piece? Check. Magician?!? CHECK!!!!

If you have a topic you want us to explore, or have any questions you want to ask – you can write to us at: [email protected] or TEXT us at (872) - 221 - 2083.

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