Men’s coach, Shaun Cooke, joins The Down and Dirty Podcast this week to highlight some major truths about personal development, awakening your sovereignty and becoming your own expert. If you have been doing all “right things” in life but still feeling unfulfilled, this episode is for you! 

This is an episode that will make you want to make some positive changes right away, enjoy! 

In this week’s episode, we discuss: 

[1:12] About Shaun Cooke 

[1:59] Shaun’s story 

[4:18] Shaun’s coaching fundamentals 

[6:48] What doing the work in a relationship actually means

[10:55] What it means to be committed to yourself

[19:40] What being in solitude means 

[27:16] Does knowing yourself better allow for deeper connections, better sex and a better life? 

[36:16] Shaun’s course, “Awaken the King Within” 

[43:17] Who is this program for?

[48:15] Shaun’s favorite date

Connect with Shaun: 

Website

Instagram

In this week’s episode, I tackle your questions regarding image, sex and dating! I answer four questions regarding helping a friend heal before getting into a new relationship, spicing up your sex, talking about opening up a monogamous relationship and discussing a fantasy with a partner! 

This week is all about communication, enjoy! 

Please tell us your thoughts about the Q&A over on Instagram @celestemooreimage, and look forward to more of these in the future!

In this week’s episode we discuss:

[02:21] Question 1: (Tara) - How can I get my friend to see a therapist before he gets into another relationship?

[04:45] Question 2: (Matt) - My girlfriend is boring me in the bedroom and I am considering cheating, what should I do? 

[07:43] Question 3: (Johnny)- I am in a monogamous relationship but I no longer want to be in one. How do I talk to my partner about this? 

[10:11] Question 4: (Gill)- How do I gauge if my partner would be into cuckholding or not?

We all know someone who has or we personally have been through a divorce ourselves and although this choice comes with significantly less stigma than it used to, it’s still very difficult. 

This week, Daren Douglas eloquently tells us his story of divorce and how he helps clients survive this difficult time. From finding new friendships to reframing your thoughts to actually enjoy co-parenting, this episode has so much positive energy to help you or those you love have a smooth transition into single life!
 

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[1:18] About Daren Douglas

[4:33] Daren’s divorce story

[11:46] How important it is to have tools and a community 

[15:50] When to introduce a new partner to your kids 

[19:49] How to talk to your co-parent about a new partner moving in 

[21:58] What is thought modeling?

[30:10] What it’s been like for Daren dating currently

[39:33] Daren’s favorite date 

Connect with Daren: 

Instagram

TikTok

Codependency has been a buzz word since the 1980s but what is it actually and how is it impacting our relationships? Today I speak with Vanessa Bennett who is an expert in this topic. 

She outlines how codependency research has evolved, generational trauma, desire types and we even unpack the patriarchy! This woman is incredible and we could have talked for hours. 

I can guarantee you will learn something life changing in this episode. So grab some tea, coffee or go on a walk because we are getting down and dirty! 

In this week’s episode, we discuss: 

[1:17] About Vanessa Bennett

[1:52] Vanessa and her husband’s new book, “It’s Not Me, It’s You”

[5:22] Codependency from Vanessa’s perspective 

[9:04] Codependency vs. hyper independence 

[11:08] Generational trauma 

[13:06] Tools people can use if they don’t have access to therapy 

[16:13] Attachment theory 

[20:02] Underfunctioning vs. Overfunctioning 

[25:06] Desire types 

[29:25] How the patriarchy has impacted men 

[32:55] What to do when you’re not feeling a relationship anymore

[38:36] What’s all this fuss about the spark in a relationship 

[43:06] How to stop self sabotaging and finder deeper connection 

[48:39] Advice for when starting a new relationship

[53:10] Vanessa’s favorite date 

Connect with Vanessa:

Website

Instagram

Have you ever considered that there is “you” behind the character you play in this human life? I think many of us go on a journey of finding out who really are and Alex Shailer is no different. 

 This week Alex and I have an enlightening conversation about our true nature and how that impacts our healing and growth in this life. I always say that “doing the work” is a big part of having a healthy relationship and finding a spiritual depth can be a huge part of that healing.  

This week’s episode will leave you asking big questions and one step closer to finding a true authentic partnership! 

In this week’s episode, we discuss: 

[1:18] About Alex Shailer

[2:32] More on what Alex teaches 

[8:37] What brought Alex to this line of work

[14:59] Alex’s perspective on tools 

[18:00] Men and repressed emotion 

[23:24] Alex’s opinions on anxiety 

[25:28] Tips to de-stress before a first date or a job interview 

[28:15] Top three tips for men to relieve stress 

[30:38] What Alex uses to guide people in creating healthy relationships 

[35:46] Alex’s favorite date 

Connect with Alex:

YouTube

Instagram 

Freebie Link 

In this week's episode, I go into my personal story about trust and how it has been a big part of my life and healing journey. From my memories of being in the womb of my teenage mother to learning to open my heart even deeper to my teenage daughter, my story is full circle and not without its ups and downs. 

In this week’s episode I get vulnerable for you guys in the hopes that you can find the vulnerability in yourself and learn to trust again. 

In this week’s episode, we discuss: 

[1:49] The topic of trust

[3:01] My tumultuous journey with trust

[5:18] A defining moment when I was seventeen 

[6:21] The father of my child and our relationship

[7:51] The relationship between my daughter and I 

[12:11] The importance of learning to trust yourself 

[14:56] How to rebuild trust once it’s broken

[17:10] Questions to start your healing process 

Darron Brown, the host of A Podcast for Men joins us this week for an edgy and entertaining conversation about dating and sex! We talk about his experience dating women in different areas of the country, different nationalities and the experiences that opened up his mind to having a contemporary relationship in the future.

I believe anyone can gain something from this episode but especially if you’re ready to expand your ideals around traditional relationship roles.  

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[1:32] About Darron Brown

[3:20] The inspiration behind A Podcast for Men

[9:19] Biggest differences when dating in the Bay Area vs. Salt Lake City 

[12:25] Dating American women vs. foreign women 

[15:30] Darron’s opinions around when to have sex with a new partner 

[17:07] Darron’s ideal relationship 

[23:39] The experiences Darron had that opened his mind around sex and relationships 

[30:35] Darron’s current relationship status and how he plans to move forward 

[37:47] Darron’s last relationship and his daughter 

[44:14] We need to invest in learning how to date 

[48:33] Darron’s favorite date 

Connect with Darron: 

Website

 Podcast

 YouTube

When it comes to hair removal we are given a lot of options but all of them seem to be painful, expensive and harmful to our skin and the environment. In this week’s episode, I talk to Salome Sallehy, founder of Sugar Sugar Wax, an incredible product born out of her own necessity and passion to stop the pollution in the beauty industry. 

Salome’s sugar wax is accessible, easy to use and has been getting traction with men as well. If you’re like me and you’re sick and tired of painful expensive treatments, this week’s episode will be a sigh of relief! 

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[1:!5] About Salome Sallehy

[2:53] How Salome got into the beauty industry

[9:57] Salome’s sugar product 

[16:08] Are men using this product? 

[20:46] Can self-care and self grooming coexist? 

[26:13] Using sugar wax as an intimacy practice with a partner 

[31:07] How to sugar a small area like your brows

[34:33] Salome’s favorite date 

Connect with Salome: 

Website
Amazon

Have you or anyone you know fallen victim to a romance scam? Unfortunately, these scams are becoming more prevalent everyday and to solve that problem Scott Bright, risk mitigation specialist, has created Bright Swipe! 

With a handful of information and a small fee you can find out if your next date is a real person, has a criminal background and all about their social media presence. This app is changing the game in online dating…for the better! You do not want to miss this week’s episode! 

In this week’s episode, we discuss: 

[1:19] About Scott Bright 

[2:27] The inspiration behind Bright Swipe

[5:26] How Bright Swipe works

[10:09] Is there a way for a parent to use this to verify who their child is speaking to online? 

[13:02] Typical fraud stories when dating online 

[15:57] What if someone is a criminal but there is no record of it?

[17:25] When Bright Swipe will be officially launched 

[18:29] How much the app costs 

[22:01] How Bright Swipe manages the data they receive 

[23:27] Does misreporting ever happen?

[27:04] Scott’s favorite date 

Connect with Scott: 

Website

In this week’s episode, I tackle your questions regarding image, sex and dating! I answer three questions about what may be causing a woman to experience pain during sex, the stories that may create blow job anxiety and a couple reasons why a listener is getting ghosted! 

Please tell us your thoughts about the Q&A over on Instagram @celestemooreimage, and be looking forward to more of these in the future!

In this week’s episode we discuss:

[1:40] Question 1: (Quinn) - My girlfriend is in pain during sex, what should I do?

[6:12] Question 2: (Jared) - I can’t tell if my partner likes giving me oral sex or not and it’s giving me anxiety?

[9:45] Question 3: (Derek)- What am I doing wrong? After the first or second date I am continually getting ghosted?