Permission to Be Enchanting

Amanda Biccum discusses the distinction between intimacy and sexuality, emphasizing that intimacy is rooted in emotional connection and presence, while sexuality is more physical and energetic. She highlights the importance of self-intimacy and the need for couples to have brave conversations to address their deeper longings and challenges. Amanda shares her experiences and insights from working with clients, noting that many relationships suffer from a lack of true intimacy, which can lead to disconnection and dissatisfaction.

Vive la Vulva! Rachel Watson is back joining Clare Sente as a regular guest to kick off Season 5. This episode is dedicated to increasing the pleasure and frequency of oral sex as a main event for creating pleasure and intimacy, rather than obligatory "foreplay" before intercourse. They discuss personal takeaways from reading the book, "She Comes First" by Ian Kerner, PhD. and experiences that made oral sex more pleasurable.

They highlight the significance of not rushing and the importance of the partner enjoying the act as much as the receiver. They also mention the physical and emotional vulnerability involved in oral sex, the social conditioning of shame around a woman's taste and smell, and the need for open communication and experimentation in relationships. She Comes First book advocates viewing oral sex as more than foreplay and renames it "coreplay" being a core part of sexual pleasure.

Steve Shiva Corbett shares his experiences in personal development and the difficulty of finding role models for healthy masculinity. In this episode, he highlights the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability and the need for rites of passage to foster emotional intelligence. He also discusses the role of the feminine as an Oracle in providing feedback to men. Steve and his partner, Amanda, are developing a program called "truth-based relating" to help couples deepen their connections through emotional transparency.

In this second discussion with bodyworker and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey talks with Clare Sente about the intelligence and wisdom of the body, particularly in the context of sexuality and trauma. Ali created a healing modality called "Personal Geometry" that uses spatial relationships to explore and heal relationships with oneself and others. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the body's sentience and the impact of past traumas on current experiences.

Tantra is an ancient practice that weaves together the physical, spiritual, and emotional to create a life of deep connection and pleasure. In this episode, we explore this fascinating world with Amanda Biccum, an international Tantra and embodiment facilitator. Amanda shares her personal journey of transformation, from experiencing asexual relationships and deep body shame to discovering the liberating power of Tantra. She reveals how embracing Tantric principles helped her connect with her body, create intentional actions, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships. Amanda also dives into her retreat, "The Embodied Woman," which guides women to connect with their full selves – physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. Discover how embodiment can positively impact your professional and intimate relationships, empowering you to embrace your authentic self and experience a richer, more meaningful life.

Why is sex feeling so... off these days? Dr. Nan Wise, a renowned sex therapist, sheds light on the global sexual recession and explores why couples are struggling to communicate their needs and wants. Discover how to bridge the orgasm gap, cultivate deeper attunement, and reignite the passion in your relationship.

Your body is not broken—it’s a relationship waiting to be discovered. Bonnie Bliss, a somatic sexologist and embodiment teacher, discusses her approach to helping women reconnect with their bodies and enhance their sexual experiences. She emphasizes the importance of embodiment, which involves being consciously aware of one's body through practices like self-touch, movement, and meditation. Bliss shares her personal journey of overcoming sexual shame and numbness, highlighting the benefits of Yoni mapping and exploring pleasure without a goal-oriented approach. She also stresses the significance of viewing sexuality as an ongoing relationship to discover, rather than a problem to fix. Bliss offers various programs and resources, including a free self-Yoni mapping masterclass, to help women deepen their connection with their bodies and enhance their sexual well-being.

Ready to transform your sexual energy into a source of strength and confidence? Join us for a deep dive into male sexuality like you've never heard before with guest Graeme Waterfield, an expert in sexual energy mastery for men. In this eye-opening conversation, Graeme reveals how making sexual energy conscious—and learning to control it—can break the cycle of unfulfilling habits like compulsive porn use, performance anxiety, and low libido. Drawing from powerful Eastern yogic and Taoist practices, he shares techniques that help men generate pleasure, increase confidence, and enhance intimate relationships without relying on external stimuli. Tune in to discover a path to a more empowered and fulfilling sexual experience.

In today's episode, guest Julie Wood explains the importance of visualizing our wombs (or the energy of our wombs, if a woman has had a hysterectomy) as sacred vessels that carry the wisdom of our ancestors, as well as the connection to the Divine Feminine.

Julie is a Medicine Woman, Feminine Empowerment Coach and Family Constellations Facilitator. Her work originated from her own midlife call out of a 17-year career as an Advertising Executive in New York. She felt disconnected from her body and was about to lose her job when she followed her intuition to embark on a healing journey with her new partner across the globe in their two-door Jeep Rambler.

Clare and Julie discuss client success stories as well as their own ways of connecting with the wisdom of their wombs. It doesn't need to be complicated or take up loads of time to do.

Often misunderstood and stigmatized, orgasms are a natural and pleasurable part of human sexuality. In this enlightening episode, Naomi Harris, the Pleasure Naturopath, joins Clare Sente to explore the journey from pain and numbness to profound pleasure. Naomi talks about how we are conditioned from the start that sex is supposed to hurt the first time and how that conditioning keeps women from questioning why they continue to feel pain. She introduces her transformative techniques, including breathwork and mindful presence, to help overcome disconnection from the body and expand the capacity for pleasure.

Naomi is here to help us redefine both pleasure and orgasm, challenging us to move away from reliance on electric vibrators and instead focus on deeply connecting with and awakening our entire bodies. The good news is that by embracing this approach, we can experience orgasms in a wider array of sensations and locations within our bodies.