"I'm stuck in mom-mode/career mode/"I’m-too-busy mode” ...Why can't I get turned on?" Sound familiar? Today's episode is FOR YOU. Today we have the pleasure of having sensuality and sexuality educator Angie Byrd, on Ruby Hour Podcast. Discovering your erotic blueprint — what actually turns you on? The practical world of KINK! How do you PRACTICALLY bring up something you want to try with a partner that you’re scared they might FREAK OUT ABOUT? Learn how unbalanced masculine and feminine polarity in your sex life — shows up in other parts of your life, and how you can actually drop into your feminine energy to create polarity with your masculine partner as a go-getter/driven/I-Got-It/Miss Independent woman (with real-time tips and feedback around what that looks like, and stumbling blocks us power-women tend to revert to.) This is a girls’ girl conversation if I’ve ever heard it, and it’s a wildly delicious episode with some big takeaways you can apply to your sensual journey either solo or with your partner(s). Visit https://www.rubyriotcreatives.com/podcast for more juicy episodes.

How do you settle and recharge into the feminine [ease, gentleness, softness] while still conducting power as a woman entrepreneur when it comes to your business? 

In this episode, I interview Maren Liv Anderson Moore around:

balancing the masculine and the feminine energy you bring to the table as a woman entrepreneur,

how to "come down" from being in your head or in the masculine chronically in your business

how to steward your "creative tension" or discomfort working through a struggle in your life

all things inner-development/ shadow work / spiritual work and some things to look for to find a safe group setting to explore those deeper levels of yourself and

life as a "textbook" enneagram Seven.

If you've ever spent any time with Maren, you immediately feel her warm, inclusive mama energy. In this episode we explore her journey with redefining the childcare space in Charleston. Maren founded Play Garden, creative arts learning center with a focus on childcare that appeals to different children's intrinsic learning styles and educational learning theories, AND complements so many parents who are no longer doing the nine-to-five work schedule and need something different for their family.

EMBRACING YOUR INNER B!TCH. ...Whaaat!?! 😈🙊💋😳 I stumbled across Canada-native Scarlet Jaxen one day going on some kind of feminine empowerment wormhole and saw her moving and embodying her "inner bitch". I was appalled, confused, inspired, and offended all at the same time. Embrace my inner bitch? What? She's allowed? We can speak about her? We can acknowledge we have some kind of ugly, ruthless bitch in us? Really? And, of course, I had to get her on the show.

In this podcast episode, Scarlet shares some thoughts that will invite you to a new level of compassion for yourself you may not have even thought was allowed.

 Understanding that part of you that is ruthless, gnarly, UGLY even -- can actually be one of your most faithful warriors, servants, and allies in helping you not settle into complacency in your personal and professional life and relationships. Have a listen!!

I want you to meet one of Charleston’s biggest rays of sunshine — Trinidad scorpion pepper delinquent, Surfer Babe, and one of Charleston’s top up-and-coming chefs — Lauren Furey. See more details about this episode over on https://www.rubyriotcreatives.com/podcast Lauren’s been coming up under the radar in the culinary scene here in Charleston this past few years - training under culinary legend Nathalie Dupree (one of the most prolific cookbook authors and James Beard award-winning chefs of our generation.) Lauren has such vibrant, soulful energy she brings to her cooking and conversations. In this episode, we talk shop around who she is in and out of the kitchen: - A visit to the principal’s office incident that deemed her the “pepper dealer” of her high school. - Mentors who taught her subtle details of elevating what she’s learned in the kitchen - Cocktails that have changed our lives This episode will make you hungry and thirsty not only physically but creatively, too, in your kitchen and craft! And if you’re not already following Lauren’s delectable Instagram feed or need a private chef for your upcoming event — connect with her over at @laurensfurey

Emmy award-winning cinematographer John Barnhardt swaps stories today The Ruby Hour. From close call wildlife adventure stories in the field as a filmmaker to roughing the wilderness and challenges of creative entrepreneur's mind-- we cover some ground. John shares candid stories about "soul pieces" he's filmed in his life, and we discuss how you can keep those meaningful "why" projects into your creative workflow to keep your creative fire burning hot. 

Today I had the Barnett girls— Maddie and Beth Barnett, founders of Eat Me Cookie Co. on the podcast. If you don't know who these two humans are, buckle up. These sisters started a crude cookie company; they write vulgar and inappropriate things on cookie cakes for birthdays, bachelorette parties. You type it — they'll pipe it and ship it across the country to your old college roommate, bae, your old boss, your favorite Bachelor contestant…

We took turns wearing a strange sex-kitten face mask, horror stories of online dating in Charleston (and how Maddie and my Stage-5 Clinger approach is wildly different from Beth's "Hands-Off" Approach.) I introduced the girls to garlic-stuffed olive and gin martinis in the making of this episode, they're sitting in their pink and purple icing stained leisurewear -- and we discuss how we're all obsessed with Maddie and Beth's mom, Maureen. 

Maddie and Beth are some of my favorite humans in Charleston. In today's episode, we had absolutely no filter in discussing all things relationships, dating, starting a wildly creative (and hilarious) business during a pandemic; all here on today's episode of The Ruby Hour Podcast.

To order your very own crude cookie cake - visit https://www.eatmecookiecakes.com/ and if you're not already following their hilarious Instagram feed - do yourself a favor and follow them now — https://www.instagram.com/eatmecookiesnyc 

You can follow (and be wildly entertained by) Lisa Staff over on Instagram @LisaStaffPhoto or on her website, https://www.lisastaffphoto.com

Do you have a teenager in your life who's self-harming? I was that angsty teenager at one point. On today's storytelling format of The Ruby Hour Podcast, here's my story of why I turned to self-mutilation as a teenager and what was going on in my mind.

This season of The Ruby Hour is all about connection and genuine community. My intention in sharing this story is to inspire connection, empathy, and maybe a little perspective into what may be going on in your loved one's mind, what they may be wanting in their life, and how you can be supportive or encouraging in their process.

If you have any questions, if this episode was HELPFUL, or if a part stood out, would you share in the comments? Or if it's something more private, drop us an email at [email protected]

!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!!

This episode references domestic violence, alcoholism, and self-mutilation/self-harm and includes some very graphic descriptions and intense sound-scoring that may be unsuitable for some listeners. If this triggers you or is too close to home, I invite you to check out our many other episodes of The Ruby Hour Podcast.

This episode is part of our new sound-scored intimate short-story sessions for this season of The Ruby Hour Podcast.

If you're interested in learning more about self-harm and emotional abuse, this is definitely a podcast episode you don't want to miss. This story is in a candid and powerful soundscored format, and address some of the most important elements around emotional abuse and self-mutilation.

In honor of this episode drop, we've nominated To Write Love On Her Arms as our Q3 "Giving Back Cause".

If you or someone you know struggles with self-harm, I encourage you to check out To Write Love On Her Arms’ Self Care Resources: https://twloha.com/self-care/ This is an amazing organization that helps people in their journey of self-harm. And please know you are never alone!

Browse All Three Seasons Of The Ruby Hour Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLacrED2hLWqkN3ZLTv9OkaJ9mniVaw8pM

Season 2 Introduction: https://youtu.be/RDORob2IM2I

A Box Of Sharp Objects: https://youtu.be/eIACmInM4Bw

Mom Life, Virgin Love, and Moral Betrayal: https://youtu.be/pwMYbI3XsIs

The Mountain People: Saba and Asheville ASMR Story: https://youtu.be/4NbyWlz4vzI

For the family and friends' parents I mention in this episode, you know who you are, I love you, thank you for the beauty you've added to my life.