Sexually Speaking with Shannon

In this podcast I’m going to be sharing with you my top 10 this 2021. All the things that have helped me and my sex life be a lot better this year. 

In this podcast episode:

00:20 - The wedge pillow

01:40 - Yoga with Adrian

03:30 - That Sex Chick Podcast

04:40 - The Oster Blender

06:00 - The Relationship Check-in

08:00 - The Pure Romance Adventurer

11:15 - Golden Milk Superblend

13:20 - Outlander the series

16:30 - Instagram - @the.holistic.psychologist

20:30 - Palo Santo

Visit my website here:
prbyshannon.com

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Christy Texeira is a mother and entrepreneur. She is the author of Pink Elephants: A Mother’s Story Of Faith, Strength, And Perseverance. 

Her award-winning interior design skills have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles. Parenting for Christy draws on her talent for problem-solving in unique ways. Though there are no official awards for being a mom, being a parent is her greatest accomplishment. She has excelled in the extraordinary obstacles that come with having a child with a life-threatening illness. 

The Colorado native resides in Northern Colorado with her family and beloved dog, Malucca. Taking advantage of the active lifestyle the scenic state has to offer, she is a lover of all things outdoors, including skiing, gardening, rock climbing, and hiking fourteeners.

In this podcast episode:

03:00 - How did Christy and her husband meet and how did their relationship last so long?

10:30 - Give yourself permission to go with the flow and make sure your family remained intact

16:30 - Communication tips from Christy and how did the community show up to support them?

21:30 - Accepting the generosity of people

24:30 - Not keeping your emotions in check in stressful situations

28:30 - Being intentional of taking care of yourself, marriage, and your children, and having your own identities

34:30 - When and how to tell someone NO

39:30 - Looking at NO as ON

41:30 - What is Christy working on now?

43:30 - The symbolism of the pink elephants

47:30 - Let go of the life we planned and live the life waiting for us

You can find Christy Texeira on:

https://pinkelephantsbook.com/

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Today we have my good friend Cindy Faulkner. She’s telling us about her mental health journey, depression, when and how to find a therapist, and how to make yourself a priority.

In this episode:

01:00 - Where did Cindy learn about sex?

05:00 - Did Cindy have sex education at school? How did it look like?

08:00 - Does sex become great when you get married? Are you “bad” for having premarital sex?

12:00 - How did Cindy learn about pleasure for her body?

16:00 - Cindy’s first vibrator

19:00 - Just point out where your clitoris is!

22:00 - The difference between achievement and fulfillment in sex

30:00 - How did Cindy find herself? How has therapy helped her?

32:00 - How do you find a good therapist?

36:00 - When should you move on to another therapist? 

41:00 - You may need a therapist with a certain specialization

45:00 - How did Cindy realize that she was depressed?

57:00 - What does it look like to prioritize yourself?

01:01:00 - What is the enneagram?

You can find Cindy Faulkner on:
Cindy Faulkner@prbycf

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Happy holidays everyone! The holidays can be a challenging time. There are so many expectations with friends and relatives coming to visit or you visiting them. 

For this podcast, I suggest you grab your partner and go to a quiet space to listen to it and set yourself up for a relaxing and fulfilling holiday season.

In this podcast episode:

02:00 - The travel needs/ prep that you need to get done before you get on the road

03:20 - Sleeping arrangements

04:10 - What are your expectations this holiday?

07:30 - Checking in with your partner for some alone time and voicing your concerns outloud

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Today we have my friend Leighanna Cure MA, MFT-C. She is a relationship and sex therapist from Northern Colorado, and she embodies all things sex-positive. She is passionate about working with the queer community, individuals with sexual trauma, and couples or relationships struggling with sexual dysfunction.

In this episode:

04:00 - How did Leighanna get into sex therapy?

06:00 - Leighanna’s experience with sexual abuse

09:00 - Leighanna’s message to her 5 year old self and the book - Sex Is A Funny Word

16:00 - Anatomy of the clitoris and the six principles of sexual health

21:00 - The Dresden Files

23:00 - Your orgasm is your responsibility

25:00 - The book - Come As You Are

29:30 - STI is an infection

31:00 - What is mutual pleasure?

33:30 - What is the 3-minute game?

You can reach Leighanna Nordstrom on:

https://www.pivotalcounseling.com/

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Today we have Jordan D’nelle to talk about fertility, the menstrual cycle, and dating.

Jordan is the founder of the Vagina’s, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast, and her goal is to raise awareness about conditions surrounding sexuality, sexual intimacy, and relationships that affect women. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine and multiple other podcasts.

In this podcast episode:

02:30 - How was sex different for Jordan’s generation (she is 30 years old now)? How did she decide to have a career in fertility?

06:00 - Common myths about fertility

10:30 - Are men able to freeze their sperm?

12:00 - An overview of the menstrual cycle that you need to know

23:00 - What are the benefits of getting off of birth control and tracking your cycle to understand your body more?

31:00 - The worthy women's brunch

33:00 - How does the dating world look like right now for Jordan

You can find Jordan on:

• http://jordandnelle.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/jordandnelle/
• https://www.facebook.com/Js.squared
• Jordan’s recommended book - In The Flow
• The Worthy Woman’s VIrtual Brunch - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worthy-womans-brunch-tickets-166092797027

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Today we have my friend Rachel Maine, who is a catalyst for me to spread my wings. She’s a sex therapist turned sex coach. 

Rachel Maine is a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. 

We talk about her podcast Owning Your Sexual Self, sextherapy, sex coaching, and more!

In this podcast:

04:00 - How did Rachel Maine get started with sex therapy and sex coaching?

19:00 - What’s the difference between sex therapy and sex coaching?

26:00 - How has becoming a sex coach affected Rachel’s marriage?

33:00 - How does Rachel help people embrace their sexual pleasure without going straight to a toy?

You can find Rachel Maine on:

Rachelmaine.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worthy-womans-brunch-tickets-166092797027

https://www.instagram.com/theworthywomansbrunch/

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