With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s easy to feel the pressure of wanting to create the “perfect” day. So is Valentine’s Day really a celebration of love or is it a boner killer? In this solo episode, I’m diving into the unrealistic expectations around Valentine's Day, why going to your favorite steakhouse can have an impact on your sexual performance, and ways that you can spend Valentine’s Day instead.

You’re not going to want to miss this episode so tune in and then drop the pressure and perfectionism around Valentine’s Day!

In this week’s episode we discuss:

[01:39] Is Valentine’s Day a boner killer?

[04:08] The unrealistic expectations of Valentine’s Day

[08:20] The pressure on singles to celebrate Valentine’s Day

[09:19] Alternative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Planning luxurious dates is easier than ever because today I am bringing you 10 incredible date ideas that will impress any high-value woman! From booking the ultimate relaxation package where you can help her de-stress and get into her body to sailing into romance where you can have a romantic evening together, these dates are going to “wow” any partner.

Make sure to tune in and share with me which date you chose on Instagram @celestemooreimage. Remember to nurture those relationships with creativity, get Down and Dirty, and have fun!

In this week’s episode we discuss:

[02:08] Date Idea #1 - Sky High Romance

[03:26] Date Idea #2 -Culinary Indulgence

[05:04] Date Idea #3 - Ultimate Relaxation 

[06:15] Date Idea #4 - Artistic Connection

[07:24] Date Idea #5 - Toast to Love

[08:55] Date Idea #6 - Star-Studded Evening

[10:39] Date Idea #7 - Sailing into Romance

[11:35] Date Idea #8 - Jet Set Love

[12:33] Date Idea #9 - Culinary Creations Together

[13:42] Date Idea #10 - Game of Love

We are back this week with another way to prevent the uprising in romance scams with past podcast guest, Scott Bright! Join Celeste and Scott as they explore how his company, BrightCheck, can help you protect yourself from catfish, romance scams, and involving yourself with people you otherwise wouldn’t. 

They also discuss why we need to normalize background checks, what makes BrightCheck different, and the importance of adding additional layers of safety to online dating. This episode is a not-miss for anyone who wants to have peace of mind as they date!

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[01:36] About Scott Bright

[02:31] What is BrightCheck?

[06:05] The importance of up-to-date data on background checks

[07:45] The romance scam industry

[10:04] Online safety bills 

[14:48] The pricing of BrightCheck & verification checkmarks

[18:42] The partnership with Match Group

[20:36] The problems with online dating

[22:30] Human trafficking

[24:27] The information you need from a person to get their background check

[28:26] Adding layers of safety to online dating

[30:48] There needs to be a normalization of background checks

[35:00] Sign up for BrightCheck

[36:08] Scott’s favorite date

Connect with Scott:

Website 

“The Future of Online Dating is Bright Swipe” Episode

In a world where we are more digitally connected than ever, it's important to be aware of who we are talking to. Debbie Montgomery Johnson, an advocate for victims and survivors of online fraud, never would have guessed that she would have been involved in a romance scam. After two years and one million dollars, she is here to share her story in hopes of preventing this from happening to someone else and to help others going through it. She joins us today to talk about the red flags to look out for, why we need to protect our identities, and how we can take our power back if this happens to us. 

Debbie’s story reminds us that this can happen to anyone and that despite the shame you may be carrying, it is important to speak up if this happens to you. Tune into this episode and then share it with a friend so more people can become aware of this topic!

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[01:22] About Debbie Montgomery Johnson

[03:17] How Debbie started to speak up for victims and survivors 

[06:49] The impact that becoming a widow had on her life

[13:14] How she met a criminal on an online dating website

[19:13] Red flags vs “pink flags” and amygdala hijacking

[24:15] This fraud goes beyond romantic relationships

[29:28] The mental health impact on the victims of these crimes

[31:11] Why we need to protect our identity and notice red flags on social media

[34:20] How to defend a stolen profile or identity

[36:01] Meeting the criminal who took advantage of her

[40:05] The worst part of the entire experience

[46:12] The red flags to look out for

[53:31] Taking your power back

[55:21] “It’s not catfishing, it’s fraud”

[58:29] What keeps Debbie going

[1:00:29] There is a need for more laws to be in place

[1:03:57] “Beware and be aware”

[1:08:48] Debbie's favorite date

Connect with Debbie:

Website 

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LinkedIn

Sick of dealing with the same objections and obstacles in your dating life? That’s where I come in! As a dating and image consultant, I help men navigate modern dating and in this episode, I am here to share the top 5 reasons why men work with me. 

Join me as I dive into why dating etiquette is important (and always evolving), online dating do’s and don’ts, and how body language can help you become more attractive. Together we can create a strategic plan and have you in the arms of a compatible partner as fast as possible.

Tune into this episode, leave a 5-star review, and make sure to connect with me on Instagram @celestemooreimage to keep up with all of my juicy new offerings.

In this week’s episode we discuss:

[01:59] New and exciting things for 2024

[03:57] How I can help you navigate modern dating

[05:51] Dating etiquette 

[09:42] Online dating do’s and don’ts

[13:13] Image and first impressions

[15:00] Body language and nonverbal cues

[15:55] How improving your personal brand helps with dating  

[16:33] Why it is important to have a woman's perspective on dating

Women’s sexuality is unfortunately still an understudied topic, but our guest today, Dr. Laurie Mintz, has 30 years of experience in this field and is here to share her knowledge. As an author of two books, a speaker, and a professor of human sexuality, Laurie knows a thing or two about female sexual desire and pleasure!

In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into a wide range of topics such as: the misinformation around female sexuality, why mindfulness is important in sex, the impact that stress has on our sex drive, the importance of language in sexual education, and how communication is key in experiencing a satisfying sex life.  

Although this episode is centered around female sexuality, men will also gain practical insights from this conversation!

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[01:37] About Dr. Laurie Mintz

[04:38] Why women’s sexuality is not widely talked about or accepted 

[05:34] The misinformation around sexual education 

[09:33] The importance of communication in a sexual relationship

[11:02] It is not pushy to speak up for your needs and desires

[11:45] Women are not often present during sex

[14:06] Changing sexual needs, interests, and desires

[17:42] When should you bring up sexual preferences with a new partner?

[20:01] The importance of language in sexual education

[23:50] The clitoris nerve endings

[26:11] Self-pleasure and exploring your body

[28:11] The common denominator for lower sex drive & sexual stages in relationships

[30:07] Two types of sexual desire

[32:40] The importance of mindfulness

[34:22] Penis size anxiety

[35:52] All experienced orgasms are equally great

[37:42] Sexual education and empowerment for teenagers

[46:57] Laurie’s favorite date

Connect with Laurie:

Website 

“Becoming Cliterate” Book

Instagram

Facebook

When it comes to men’s role in society, things are rapidly changing. Many men feel lost, disconnected, and find themselves falling into patterns of addiction. Traver Boehm, author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Man UNcivilied, was no different. After facing a series of losses, Traver found himself navigating the trenches of life which ultimately led him to pave a new path for himself and other men to follow. 

Join us as he shares about the impact of societal messaging for men, why it is important to build a relationship with yourself, and how we can implement sacred sexuality to improve not just our sex lives, but life as a whole!

This episode is packed full of wisdom that both men and women can benefit from. Tune in and then let us know what you think over on Instagram @celestemooreimage and @traverboehm.

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[01:39] About Traver Boehm

[03:03] What sparked the UNcivilized movement?

[10:21] Using life’s difficult moments as a catalyst for self-expression

[16:15] Where do men fit into society?

[17:59] Paving a new path for men

[21:02] The transition from a transactional relational paradigm to a co-creative paradigm 

[24:46] The importance of raw, real, and relational personal development

[29:42] The impact of societal messaging 

[32:31] Suppressed needs, trauma, and addiction

[37:38] Using loss as a time to open up to life changes

[39:36] Implementing sacred sexuality to improve our lives

[45:01] Trust, integrity, and communication to get beyond friction in the bedroom

[46:57] Traver’s favorite date

Connect with Traver:

Website 

“Man UNcivilized” Book

Instagram

The Uncivilized Podcast

Are you looking to improve your sexual performance and satisfaction but don’t know where to start? If so, you’re in luck because the knowledgeable Erik Everhard joins us for his second appearance on The Down and Dirty Podcast to dive into all things sex! As a men’s coach with a background in the adult industry, Erik knows a thing or two about sexual mastery. 

Join Celeste and Erik in this captivating conversation as they get into the 3 layers of sexual satisfaction, why apparatus choice matters in sexual performance, and how all men are capable of delivering great sexual experiences. He also breaks down the sensory experience of different types of vaginas and why it is important to figure out which type you respond to! 

This episode is a juicy one and every man can benefit from implementing the wide range of sexual knowledge that he shares in this episode!

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[01:37] About Erik Everhard

[03:29] Where Erik’s teachings come from

[06:40] Improving sexual satisfaction is more than just working on communication 

[11:54] The honesty of enjoyment in real life vs the adult industry

[17:29] The four different types of vaginas

[26:47] Sexual satisfaction based on position and anatomy

[28:30] “Master the pussy, master the woman”

[32:34] What can we expect to learn in “The Everhard Academy”?

[36:23] The impact of different condoms on performance

[38:19] All men are capable of delivering great sexual experiences

[45:57] Why apparatus choice matters 

[48:25] How physical fitness and lifestyle correlate to being effective in the bedroom

[55:04] What knowledge will the students of the academy walk away with?

[57:56] Erik’s ideal date

Connect with Erik:

Website 

The Everhard Academy 

1:1 Client Contact

 Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers: A Porn Star's Guide to Sexual Mastery 

Previous Episode

The end of the year is such an important time to reflect on everything that has happened and in today’s episode, I am expressing my gratitude for what has transpired throughout 2023 in 7 different areas of my life. 

I am SO excited for what is to come in 2024 - including more dating advice, image advice, and so many more things that will help you succeed in your relationships. The Down and Dirty Podcast will start dropping TWO juicy episodes a week starting in February so make sure to stay tuned. 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for joining me along this journey, and make sure to connect with me on Instagram @celestemooreimage, I’d love to hear from you!

In this week’s episode we discuss:
[01:25] Gratitude Reflection #1 - The podcast
[03:40] Gratitude Reflection #2 - Personal travel to London, Turks and Caicos, and Italy 
[07:47] Gratitude Reflection #3 - Traveling for business 
[09:28] Gratitude Reflection #4 - My clients
[10:27] Gratitude Reflection #5 - Eliminating my chronic pain
[11:36] Gratitude Reflection #6 - Parenting
[13:04] Gratitude Reflection #7 - My career and what is to come

Lee-Michael Pronko, the creator of the Heartstring Dating App, joins us today for an entertaining conversation about intentional dating! If you feel like dating isn’t going the way you’d like it to, make sure to join us as Lee-Michael gives us practical dating tips and ways to improve our online profiles. We also talk about the use of video in dating apps, the importance of getting clear on what you want in a partner, and what it is like dating as a single dad.

This episode has incredible advice that you can use to positively impact the way you date, even if you aren’t into online dating, so tune in!

 In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[01:45] About Lee-Michael

[02:16] How Lee-Michael got into the dating industry

[04:08] Using video in dating apps

[09:25] Dating apps and authenticity - who are you looking to attract?

[11:51] Dating as a single dad 

[14:24] Dating preferences and getting clear on what you want

[16:58] Lee-Michael’s top 4 deal breakers

[21:15] The importance of communication, vulnerability, and being present

[26:11] Parenting and compatibility

[31:33] Heartstring Dating App 

[34:39] Lee-Michael's favorite date

Connect with Lee-Michael Pronko:

Website 

Heartstring Dating App

Heartstring Dating App Instagram

Instagram

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