After infidelity, is healing even possible? In this episode, Alayna Joy sits down with somatic and couples therapist Rebecca Stone to explore betrayal trauma, what causes people to cheat, and how couples can move forward after an affair.

This week’s full extended cut (normally for Patreon members-only) is free for everyone. To get ALL the other extended cuts, join here: patreon.com/alaynajoy

Connect with Rebecca:

Website: affairrecoverycoach.com

Group Practice: brooklynsomatictherapy.com

https://www.instagram.com/affairrecoverycoach/

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In this inspiring conversation, Alayna sits down with Abby and Bhupie—therapists and co-creators of Prospect Counselling + Training—to unpack the big, messy questions around trauma and healing. Are we all traumatized? What does healing actually look like, beyond the therapy room? And how do we unlearn harmful beliefs about what healing “should” be?

Whether you're in therapy, offering therapy, or dreaming of new models for care and community, this episode is for you.

Check out Prospect Counselling + Training : https://www.prospectcounselling.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/reflectingonjustice/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/prospectcounselling/?hl=en

Email : [email protected]

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Sex therapist and author Stefani Goerlich joins us to break down the basics: What is kink? What is BDSM? How do you know if you’re “vanilla”—and is that a bad thing? We talk red flags, green flags, and what to keep in mind if you're just starting to explore. Whether you're curious, cautious, or ready to dive in, this episode is your judgment-free guide to kink!

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Connect with Stefani: https://www.stefanigoerlich.com/

https://www.instagram.com/boundtogethercounseling/?hl=en

Get Her Books: https://www.stefanigoerlich.com/books-by-stefani

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“It’s better late than never—because it’s never too late.” – Robin Douglass

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Why do even the best relationships get stuck in cycles of conflict? FOR THE EXTENDED EPISODE join the Patreon community here ✨: https://www.patreon.com/AlaynaJoy

Well Connected Relationships podcast https://wisecompassion.com/

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Ever wonder why you get super anxious—or totally shut down—in relationships? FOR THE EXTENDED EPISODE join the Patreon community here ✨: https://www.patreon.com/AlaynaJoy

In this episode, Alayna is joined by writer, speaker, and attachment theory expert Heidi Priebe for a deep dive into the world of attachment styles: what they are, where they come from, and how they quietly (or not so quietly) shape the way we show up in relationship.

Together, they break down the basics of attachment theory in a way that’s actually relatable, and explore how to use this knowledge to build more secure, flexible, and connected relationships.

Connect with Heidi here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiPriebe1

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In this episode, we’re unpacking how therapy has changed in the age of TikTok, and what all the online advice is really doing to our understanding of mental health. Alayna is joined by Gabriel Ray-Contreras, who is a former medical doctor turned counsellor, educator, and podcaster. Together they explore how trauma is talked about, the rise of “Insta-therapy,” and how to know when it’s time to question the advice you’re seeing on your feed.

Some questions covered:

Is TikTok helping or hurting our understanding of mental health?

What’s the difference between a trauma response and a trauma disorder?

How do we know if a therapist is the right fit, or potentially doing harm?

What does it mean to be a trauma informed counsellor?

Listen to Therapy After Hours here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wEjGRb96j4PIfOXBmAcms?si=ecc371cbbf32481c&nd=1&dlsi=d01b73ef81714b01

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This week on Sleeping Around Alayna is joined by Eva Bloom, an award-winning non-binary sex educator and queer joy enthusiast. Whether you're just coming into your queerness or exploring intimacy for the first time, this episode is for everyone who’s ever wondered: Where do I even begin?

Some Questions Covered:

What does it mean to be a “late bloomer”?

What often gets missed about pleasure anatomy?

How do I build confidence to have real conversations about desire and pleasure?

What’s missing from traditional sex education and how do we do it better for queer and trans folks?

Why do dating apps fail queer users, and how can we actually find queer community offline?

👀 Extended cut available now on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MissFenderr

Eva Bloom (they/them) is an award-winning non-binary, queer sexuality educator and community facilitator. They help late bloomers foster confidence, queer joy, and have amazing sex. They facilitate a virtual club for Late Bloomers called the F*ck Comphet Support Club, which meets monthly to connect on all things sapphic and late bloomer experiences, and a Discord. You can find them at @whatmsybodydoing on Instagram and Tik Tok. 

Links for folks!

https://www.patreon.com/FckComphetSupportClub

https://www.instagram.com/whatsmybodydoing/

evabloom.ca

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In this episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna is joined by pelvic floor therapist Sara Reardon to talk all things pelvic health—and it’s way more than just kegels. They unpack common (but often unspoken) issues like pain during sex, painful periods, and how to know if your pelvic floor is actually functioning normally. Whether you're experiencing any of these concerns, pregnant, postpartum, or just curious about how your body works, this episode is packed with everyday tips and empowering advice to help you take charge of your pelvic health and advocate for yourself along the way.

Since 2007, Dr. Sara Reardon has been caring for people’s pelvic floors as a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist. She is the Founder of The V-Hive, an online pelvic floor workout platform for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex, and pelvic floor strengthening. As The Vagina Whisperer on Instagram and TikTok, she has hundreds of thousands of followers. Sara lives in New Orleans, La. with her husband and two sons. FLOORED: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage, available for pre-order and releasing June 10 2025, is her first book.

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What is the key to unlocking your best sexual experiences? In this episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna and guest Dr. Lori Brotto explore the role of mindfulness in intimacy, its connection to pleasure and body awareness, and its uses for problematic low sexual desire. Plus, do both partners need to practice mindfulness for it to work? Tune in to learn the secrets of applying these tools to your own life and relationships.

Connect with Dr. Brotto:

Research lab: @ubcshr

@drloribrotto

loribrotto.com

Books:

Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire:  https://www.amazon.com/Better-Sex-Through-Mindfulness-Cultivate/dp/1771642351/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2INN16VBUD0L7&keywords=better%20sex%20through%20mindfulness&qid=1646782566&sprefix=better%20sex%20through%20mindfulness%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1

The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Sex-Through-Mindfulness-Workbook/dp/1771648376/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=better+sex+through+mindfulness+lori+brotto&qid=1646783034&sprefix=better+sex+th%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2

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