Owning Your Sexual Self

By Rachel MaineBusiness Entrepreneurship Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement Sexuality

Owning Your Sexual Self episodes

October 26282. The ABCs of Kink
Hello! I'm so excited to bring you another solo episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'll be taking you through the ABC's of Kink, exploring 26 different terms, practices, and experiences that you may have heard of, wondered about, or never even knew existed. I'll be sharing some of my own experiences along the way while helping make the world of kink a little less intimidating and easier to understand. There's no judgment or expectation to try anything, just an opportunity to get curious, explore your interests, and maybe learn something new about yourself!
In this episode:
What kink means and how it looks different for everyone
Why consent, boundaries, and aftercare are so important
Exploring 26 different kinks from A to Z
How to communicate your desires and limits with a partner
Letting go of shame and getting curious about what interests you
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!
Ready to change your experience with love and dating? Be the Queen is a three month live program with Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos designed for single women who are ready to break old relationship patterns, reconnect with their confidence and sensuality, and attract the loving relationship they desire.
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Resources
Want, Will, Won't List
BDSMTest.org
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
34 min
October 19281. Fertility Without Pressure with Dr. Aumatma
Hey, hey, hey! Dr. Aumatma Simmons is back for another conversation, and I'm so happy to welcome her to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast again! With nearly 20 years of experience as a double board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist, she's helped thousands of families navigate fertility challenges. As the founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute and author of *Fertility Secrets*, she brings incredible knowledge and passion to her work, and it's a treat to have her back on the show!

A quick note before we begin: Fertility experiences are deeply personal, and the information shared in this episode is intended for education, not individualized medical advice. Having a lower sex drive doesn't mean you love your partner any less, and intimacy can look different for every couple. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for guidance specific to your fertility and reproductive health.

In this episode:
How stress impacts the fertility journey
The pressures of fertility challenges and how they affect intimacy
The benefits of taking a break from trying to conceive
Recognizing the signs of ovulation and the fertile window
Different methods for tracking ovulation
The importance of realistic expectations during fertility treatment
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!
Ready to change your experience with love and dating? Be the Queen is a three month live program with Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos designed for single women who are ready to break old relationship patterns, reconnect with their confidence and sensuality, and attract the loving relationship they desire.
Join Be The Queen
*If you decide to join through this affiliate link, Rachel may receive a small commission, which is always appreciated and helps support the work she shares with this community.*
Connect with Dr Aumatma!
Instagram: @HolisticFertilityDoctor
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
41 min
October 12280. Rest, Rituals, and Pleasure with Radhika Mukhija
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so thrilled to welcome Radhika Mukhija to the podcast this week! Radhika is a wellness mentor, meditation guide, and author of the upcoming book Radiant Rituals. Through her unique blend of Ayurvedic wisdom, yoga philosophy, and modern neuroscience, she helps women manage stress, prevent burnout, and reconnect with their bodies. Today, she's bringing that perspective into a conversation about hormones, the importance of slowing down, and how everyday rituals can create more space for connection and pleasure. I'm so happy to have her here to share her knowledge and experience!
In this episode:
The connection between stress and hormones
How seasonal changes influence your body
The importance of rest and preventing burnout
Slowing down for better intimacy
Exploring self-touch and self-pleasure
Bringing sensuality into everyday life
Reconnecting with your body
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!
Ready to take a different look at what may be keeping you stuck in love? Love Magnet is a free three day workshop with Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos focused on breaking old patterns and creating space for the relationship you want.
Join Love Magnet
*If you decide to join through this affiliate link, Rachel may receive a small commission, which is always appreciated and helps support the work she shares with this community.*
Connect with Radhika
Get her book: holisticprana.com/book
Instagram: @holisticprana
Website: holisticprana.com
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
37 min
October 05279. Owning Your Kinky Side with Amanda Dames
Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning You Sexual Self podcast! I’m so thrilled to welcome Amanda Dames, aka The Kink Consultant, on this week! Amanda is a sexologist, Somatica® Certified Sex and Relationship Coach, podcast host, and former NYC Dominatrix who brings such an open and approachable perspective to kink, desire, intimacy, and communication. Her work has reached more than 300,000 followers and landed her features in Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Women’s Health, and more. She has an incredible way of taking topics that can feel intimidating or taboo and making them easier to explore with curiosity, confidence, and a whole lot less shame.
In this episode:
What it can look like to explore your kinky side
How shame can keep people from talking about their desires
What kink actually means and how it shows up in everyday sexuality
How to talk about boundaries, limits, and interests before exploring
Why starting slowly is important when trying kink for the first time
How trust, consent, and feedback shape kink experiences
Where to learn kink skills and find community, classes, and other resources
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!
Ready to take a different look at what may be keeping you stuck in love? Love Magnet is a free three day workshop with Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos focused on breaking old patterns and creating space for the relationship you want.
Join Love Magnet
*If you decide to join through this affiliate link, Rachel may receive a small commission, which is always appreciated and helps support the work she shares with this community.*
Resources
Guide for couples with mismatched desire to have more open and honest conversations in a safe framework: https://www.amandadames.com/Speak-Your-Desires-with-Confidence-opt-in-1
BDSM Menu for couples who are curious to explore each other's kinks: https://www.amandadames.com/bdsmlist
Connect with Amanda!
Website: AmandaDames.com
Instagram: @the_kinkconsultant
Facebook: thekinkconsultant
TikTok: @the_kinkconsultant
YouTube: @thekinkconsultant
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kink-consultant/id1766435920
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
46 min
September 28278. Emotional Safety with Stefanos Sifandos
Hey and welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’ve been looking forward to this conversation with Stefanos Sifandos because he brings such a unique depth to the way he talks about relationships, emotional safety, and human connection. With 25 years of experience working with Olympians, world champions, CEOs, military operators, individuals, and couples, his work brings together behavioral science, trauma resolution, and personal transformation. I’ve followed Stefanos for quite some time, so having him here to talk about emotional safety, the patterns we carry into relationships, and what it takes to create deeper connection feels especially exciting.
In this episode:
What emotional safety can look like within a healthy intimate relationship
How old survival patterns can show up during conflict
The role trust, boundaries, repair, and personal space play in emotional safety
How a lack of emotional safety can create distance in sexual intimacy
Why moving through challenges together can strengthen connection
How shame can interfere with authenticity and vulnerability
Why couples may benefit from talking more openly about their deepest sexual desires
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!
Ready to take a different look at what may be keeping you stuck in love? Love Magnet is a free three day workshop with Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos focused on breaking old patterns and creating space for the relationship you want.
Join Love Magnet
*If you decide to join through this affiliate link, Rachel may receive a small commission, which is always appreciated and helps support the work she shares with this community.*
Connect with Sefanos!
Book: TunedinAndTurnedonBook.com
Website: StefanosSifandos.com
Socials @StefanosSifandos
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
43 min
September 14277. From Tension to Turn On with Sapphire Leela
Hello hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am thrilled to welcome Sapphire Leela this week! Sapphire is a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, Intimacy Educator, and Certified Somatic Sexology Coach who helps people navigate sexual shame, desire differences, people pleasing, and recurring relationship patterns. She brings such a unique perspective to intimacy by blending somatic sexology with psychosexual and relationship therapy, and I cannot wait for you to hear everything she brings to this conversation!
In this episode:
How somatic work can complement traditional talk therapy
How sexual shame and relationship patterns show up in the body
Why conflict can become a repeating loop between partners
How to recognize and interrupt your relational reflexes
The role vulnerability can play in moving through conflict
How regulation can help create space for connection and intimacy
Practical tools for regulating your nervous system
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!
**This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!**
Connect with Sapphire Leela
Instagram: @intimacy.with.sapphire
Website: SapphireLeela.com
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
47 min
August 31 276. The Four Dates Every Relationship Needs
Heeey! I'm back with a quick tip solo episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! If date nights keep getting pushed off, feel hard to plan, or always seem to fall on one person, this episode is for you! I’m sharing a simple tool called quad dating that gives you an easy way to make space for yourself, your partner, and your relationship each month. I’ll walk you through the four types of dates, how to make them work for your relationship, and why time apart can be just as important as time together. We’ll also talk about sharing the responsibility of planning so keeping the connection going doesn’t become one more thing for one person to manage. It’s a simple shift that can help you be more intentional with your time and keep dating each other even when life gets busy.
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!

**This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!**

Resources
Relationship Regroup - WellnessSexpertise.com/freebies
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
22 min
August 24275. Living in Sync With Your Cycle with Dr. Aumatma
Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Aumatma Simmons to the show this week! She’s a double board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist, best-selling author, and founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute who has spent nearly 20 years helping people better understand their hormones and fertility. She’s also the visionary behind Hormonal Leadership, bringing a whole new perspective to the connection between our hormones, energy, and burnout. I can’t wait for you to hear her insight in this conversation!
In this episode:
How to support fertility before trying to conceive
What fertility really looks like after 35
What birth control does and doesn’t do for hormones
The role toxins can play in hormone health
Why hormone health matters beyond fertility
How your energy shifts throughout your cycle
Ways to work with your cycle in everyday life
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!

**This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!**

Resources
Free Fertility Analysis: MadreFertility.com

Connect with Dr Aumatma!
Instagram: @HolisticFertilityDoctor
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
47 min
August 17274. Reclaiming Body Trust with Amber Romaniuk
Hello and welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so happy to welcome Amber Romaniuk this week! Amber is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert who has spent the last 12 years helping high achieving women break long standing patterns with food and build more confidence and trust in their bodies. Her work is deeply shaped by her own healing journey, and she now reaches women around the world through her work and The No Sugarcoating Podcast. I can’t wait for you to hear the perspective she brings to this conversation!

In this episode:
How early experiences shape our relationship with food
The cycle of restriction and binge eating
Why emotional eating goes deeper than food
The problem with diet rules and restriction
How body image affects intimacy
Different ways to support a partner going through this
Why you should be slowing down and listening to your body

Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!
**This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!**
Resources:
The No Sugarcoating Podcast:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-sugarcoating-podcast/id1158699464 https://amberapproved.ca/podcast/
Free Emotional Eating Quiz:
amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz/
Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz:
amberapproved.ca/hormone-imbalance-quiz
Schedule a Complimentary 30 Minute Body Freedom Session:
amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/
Connect with Amber!
Website:
https://amberapproved.ca
Socials: @AmberRomaniuk
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
38 min
August 03273. Is It Perimenopause or Health Debt with Bria Gadd
Hey hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so happy to have Bria Gadd, also known as The Period Whisperer, on this week! Bria is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and host of The Period Whisperer podcast. Her work helps women better understand their hormones and health through midlife, especially when their bodies start responding differently to the things they’ve always done. We get into perimenopause, health debt, and why understanding what’s happening in your body can make such a difference during this stage of life.
In this episode:
How health and hormone needs can change in midlife
What health debt is and how it builds over time
Why healthy habits can sometimes add more stress to the body
What perimenopause is and when changes can begin
How health debt and perimenopause can overlap
Why slowing down and paying attention to your body matters
Practical ways to reduce health debt through sleep, nutrition, movement, and reducing unnecessary stress
Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!

**This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!**
Connect with Bria
Website: BriaThePeriodWhisperer.com
Instagram: @bria_period_whisperer
Support the show
Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: [email protected]
42 min

About Owning Your Sexual Self

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Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for…