In this episode, we'll talk about the diverse dynamics of non-monogamy, including concepts like monogamish, open relating, and polyamory. I'll share my personal experiences and observations of how these relationships can be navigated in a healthy and fulfilling way. By exploring the different styles of relating, we can uncover valuable lessons about communication, transparency, and self-awareness. I'll also discuss my journey in overcoming jealousy and insecurities, and how embracing ethical non-monogamy has transformed my understanding of love and connection. We'll delve into the importance of honoring our desires and needs without self-abandonment, and how non-monogamous relationships challenge conventional beliefs about love and fidelity. Through candid storytelling and reflections, I hope to offer insights and inspiration for those curious about or currently exploring non-monogamous dynamics. Join me as we explore the possibilities of abundant love and the profound growth that comes from embracing our true relational styles.

Anja Rose is a dedicated love, sex, and relationship coach specialising in trauma support and nervous system healing. Her work is deeply rooted in the principles of sacred feminine embodiment and offers a Tantric lens to healing and transformation. As a feminine embodiment practitioner and shamanic facilitator, Anja offers holistic healing approaches that empower individuals to navigate their personal and relational challenges with grace and resilience. She is committed to guiding her clients towards deeper connections, self-awareness, and healing, all in service to authentic feminine leadership and sacred embodiment. LINKS: @iamanjarose www.anjarosetyrrell.com

In this episode, we'll talk about how the fear of intimacy manifests in relationships and the intricate dynamics it creates. We'll explore how core beliefs, shaped by family dynamics and personal experiences, influence our perceptions of intimacy and safety. By delving into attachment theory, we'll uncover how anxious and avoidant attachment styles perpetuate a push-pull dynamic, often leading to a cycle of unmet needs and miscommunications. We'll also discuss practical tools for nervous system regulation and the importance of cultivating self-awareness to foster healthier, more secure relationships. By recognizing our own defense mechanisms and practicing authenticity, we can begin to break free from unhelpful patterns and create deeper connections with ourselves and others. Tune in to gain insights and strategies for transforming your relationship dynamics and embracing true intimacy.

SARAH WESTBROOK, MS, LPC, NCC, is the founder of Westbrook Counseling Services and Daisy Girl Communications. As a survivor of chronic trauma and emotional neglect, she understands the work that goes into healing from c-PTSD. She helps her clients work through their pain to achieve lasting results, laughing along the way to becoming their most authentic self. She is the host of the Unpacking Mormonism and Other Religious Trauma and Raising Crazy: Growing Up to Show Up podcasts. In this episode, Sarah shares intimate details of her trauma influencing her fidelity in her marriage, and her traumatising experiences in the Morman Church and differentiates between terms that are commonly misused in the industry of self-help and healing! We go so deep! Learn more at www.daisygirlcommunications.com.

Julia Vogl is an Australian Journalist and Video Communication Coach. Her credentials include working for Australian Primetime TV shows like The Project on Channel Ten, Channel Nine, Hoyts and Foxtel, as well as newspapers and digital platforms like Cut.com spanning the last decade in Australia, the UK, and Indonesia. She is renowned for her razor-sharp wit, her love for bright popping colours, and a true dedication to bringing out the 'REAL' in all those she meets. Her penchant for provocative video creation extends across entertainment, sport, music and celebrity having interviewed the likes of Cher, Harrison Ford, Kate Winslet, Matthew McConaughey, Justin Timberlake, Baz Lurhmann and many more. Julia’s unique personality and willingness to turn her flaws into her flair have been her edge in standing out from the saturated market that is social media. Julia is currently based in Melbourne Australia, running online programs for On Camera Confidence and also in person public speaking workshops. www.talkischeapacademy.com

Originally from Melbourne, Jenelle forged her path in human mechanics, earning a Bachelor's in Exercise Science and further certifications as a Pilates instructor, sports trainer, and massage therapist. Intrigued by Osteopathy, she pursued a 5- year program in Byron Bay, culminating in a Master's degree in 2021. Her thesis fuelled a keen interest in mental health, trauma, and concussion management, subjects she avidly continues to study. Jenelle employs a holistic approach, blending Osteopathic techniques, cupping, and dry needling with mindfulness and breathing exercises. In her free time, she indulges in diverse yoga and martial arts practices and a love for coastal swims. 

Her deep-rooted fascination with life sciences led her to explore the intricate connections between biology, psychology, and sociology. Currently pursuing a postgraduate diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience, Jenelle dreams of unraveling the mysteries of fascial adaptations to stress and trauma. Beyond conventional healthcare, she integrates science, movement, and philosophy in her practice, emphasizing the impact of childhood experiences, social factors, and lifestyle on overall health. Advocating for equity in healthcare, she actively engages in community initiatives, embodying an integrative approach that uplifts patients' health and well-being while fostering her beliefs in embodied consciousness. 

This was one of the most informative and educational podcast episodes on the history of shame and sexuality. Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers and I went deep into unraveling how shame has been infused in sexuality over time and how important it is to reclaim your power in this space. Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a licensed sex and gender feminist psychotherapist, best-selling author, researcher, emeriti professor, and media personality whose expertise spans sex therapy, spiritual intimacy, parenting, medicine, and social justice. Her revolutionary perspectives have been expressed on platforms such as Spirituality & Health, Refinery 29, Vocal, Medium, and Bust Magazines, along with many podcasts, radio, news, and TV outlets. Known for exposing the impact of patriarchy and sexual shame on our ability to securely attach to our partners, and instruct our children to attach to theirs, Dr. Sellers’ book Sex, God, & the Conservative Church – Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy has had a global impact. Her latest book, Shameless Parenting – Everything You Need to Raise Shame-free, Confident, Kids and Heal Your Shame Too! was a New Release Bestseller in eight categories. She speaks throughout the world on how to heal, and how to raise shame-free relationally confident children. In 2015, Dr. Sellers founded the Northwest Institute on Intimacy, a post-graduate institute to train psychotherapists, educators, clergy, and physicians in sexual health, healing sexual shame and trauma, and understanding their sexual biases. In 2023, Dr. Tina founded InannaRising.org - A private membership community for psychedelic-assisted therapists and medical providers to get ongoing clinical consultation, collaboration, training, and support in creating scholarships for the under-resourced, and participation in an indigenous reparation fund. Dr. Tina can be followed on Instagram @DrTinaShameless.

In this episode of The Deep End Podcast, Chris and I share tears as we explore and navigate a question he asked me and threw me way deep into the feels - “What will you hear when you’re at the end of your life?” We spoke about the power of the integrated masculine and how that can impact a marriage, the power of discipline and most of all, the impact integrity can have on your life. This is a different side to Chris that I don’t believe many get to see in the online world... So if you want to meet the man behind the success, join us in The Deep End. For those who don’t know, Chris Dufey is an entrepreneur, author, father of 4, and health nut, and is obsessed with helping you build a business and life you love… Ultimately Chris is sharing “the journey beyond success and to fulfillment.” Currently living between Australia and Bali and having sold his last coaching company recently for 7 figures, Chris is obsessed with his new company, The Rainmakers, which is the brains behind some of the world's best online coaching businesses. Chris’ content is focused on the Christopher Dufey Podcast, on the Christopher Dufey YouTube Channel, and Instagram. The best place to find and connect with Chris is on https://chrisdufey.com Instagram @chrisdufey Apple podcast link - https://apple.co/3BQxhFN Spotify podcast link - https://spoti.fi/3SnO1vk

Meet Susie, a woman driven by an unyielding desire to revolutionize the world, one soul at a time. With unwavering determination, she aims to empower women who have lost touch with their inherent strength. Susie's mission is to instigate transformative change in their lives and the lives of those around them, setting in motion a ripple effect of positive transformation throughout the world. In her role as a Feminine Embodiment and Empowerment Coach, Susie guides women on a journey of radical self-love and self-worth. Her teachings empower women to honor and uphold their boundaries, to assert themselves confidently, and to embrace their true potential. Through her work, Susie endeavors to empower women to step into the lives they were meant to live.

Tamica Wilder is a Byron-based Mama of 2, a somatic sexologist and a multi-disciplinary therapist passionate about helping us reconnect with self, sex, pleasure and play. Sexuality is an intricate and essential aspect of our human nature, Tamica brings 20 years of experience in facilitation and group work and guides us with wisdom and compassion as we navigate this rich and sometimes tricky terrain. Tamica believes that when we emancipate ourselves from shame and equip ourselves with inspiring and candid sex & embodiment education it has a potent ripple effect on our families, broader community and social culture. She believes that sex need not be tainted by taboos or repressed to the edges of our human experience - She invites us to lift the lid together with courage, clarity and excitement as we lead the next generations towards their most healthy, embodied, consent-driven and pleasure-filled sexual selves. Tamica delivers 1:2 and 1:1 therapeutic support for people from all walks of life. Her online programs "The Orgasmic Mama" and "The O'Mama Circle" are for women who are ready to reconnect with all aspects of their pleasure and sexual embodiment. www.tamicawilder.com