The Sensual Revolution

Ronak Panahi is a pleasure-based life coach. She helps women break the good girl patterns and step into their badassory by unleashing their inner bad bitch! Helping clients breaking through the patterns of self-sabotage and self-hate is her superpower! Her work is trauma informed and she helps people befriend their nervous system and create lasting change from a deeper level by working with their patterns, not against them. 

In this episode we dive into...

• Unlearning the Good Girl archetype
• The universal conditioning we receive as females assigned at birth
• Ronak’s journey from wearing a hijab to choosing the sensual reclamation path that worked for her
• Identifying which of Ronak’s 4 good girl archetypes you are: The independent women, the sacrificer, the yes girl, the hero seeker
• Reclaiming our boundaries, saying no and befriending your nervous system
• Being in consent with yourself - especially during intimacy 
• Reclaiming body wisdom and intuition through sensation 
• Waking up to rape culture & claiming sexual empowerment
• Defining the bad b*tch archetype as an alternative to conformity

Ronak has developed a methodology called Bad Bitch Blueprint to help women step into flow of becoming the boss bitch they always wanted, in style and with pleasure: Now offering an Bad Bitch Blueprint Intensive https://ronakpanahi.as.me/BBBIntensive - Use code: MARLEE to get $100 off

Follow Ronak on IG @the.pleasure.queen and Marlee at @marleeliss

Join Marlee's Free Global Community for Sensual Reclamation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/senempowerment

Claim your FREE consultation with Marlee here: www.marleeliss.com/SWA

Watch this interview on youtube here: https://youtu.be/PkieuS2YVHQ

Marie-Pier is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a B.Sc. in Psychology and the founder of The Balanced Practice. She strives to provide evidence based nutrition interventions to all her clients and support them in their recovery journeys. Marie-Pier is passionate about helping folx discover how to ditch diet culture and nourish their bodies without guilt, shame or restrictions. You can spot Marie-Pier on local news, radio stations and giving presentations to different organization on nutrition! She is the host of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast where she provides listeners a different approach to nutrition. Marie-Pier offers one on one counselling at The Balanced Practice as well as an online group program to help folx heal their relationship with food and body. (Bilingual in French and English).

In this episode we dive into:

• MP shares her journey with eating disorder recovery and how she became an inclusive dietitian 
• Defining & dismantling diet culture and healing relationship to food
• The link between objectification culture, capitalism and fatphobia as a system of oppression
• Unpacking and unlearning beliefs from diet culture
• Evidence that diets don’t work and how we can protect ourselves from manipulative weight loss marketing
• The intersection between sensual empowerment and body image
• Separating health from appearance, worth from weight and defining Health At Every Size
• The role that our individual reclamation and healing plays in dismantling diet culture 

Join MP & Marlee for a FREE Live Masterclass on Nov 18th, 12pm-1pm EDT: How to eat guilt free AND feel good in your body without feeling out of control with food. HINT: It involves NEVER dieting again! - Register here: Thebalancedpractice.com/marlee 

Follow MP on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/the.balanced.dietitian/ 

Get the details on the Sensual Wholeness Academy and claim your FREE consultation call via: www.marleeliss.com/SWA 

Follow Marlee on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/marleeliss/ 

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xLN6A-Ui0us

India Oxenberg is a Producer, Author and activist. She executive produced the series Seduced for Straz and wrote and narrated her memoir Still learning exclusively for audible. She is also a part of The National Leadership Council with RAINN and is currently producing with Starz and looking to offer other survivors a platform in order to share their stories and take their lives back in their own hands. 

In this episode, we dive into:

• India’s story of surviving the NXIVM cult - how she was indoctrinated and eventually got out
• Understanding the process of indoctrination and cult/high control group recruitment 
• Red flags and how to protect ourselves from coercion and manipulation
• Busting myths and stigma around who gets pulled into a cult and why
• Compassionate understanding of victim narratives vs. victim blaming and shaming
• The journey of reclaiming instinct & self-trust especially after manipulation or gaslighting 
• Healing through the body and feeling safe again after trauma

Follow India on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/indiaoxenberg/

Watch her docu-series Seduced & read her memoir 'Still Learning' here: https://linktr.ee/Indiaox

Learn more about the Sensual Wholeness Academy here: https://www.marleeliss.com/SWA

Schedule your free 1-1 call with Marlee to dive deeper into your sensual reclamation journey here: https://itssessiontime.youcanbook.me/

Watch this interview on youtube: https://youtu.be/Csgmvffpa6c

Eva Bloom is an award-winning queer sexuality educator and sex science communicator. They aim to break down the rigid scripts around sexuality and affirm marginalized individuals to build their most authentic sex lives, feel at home in their identities, and have confidence in navigating their sexual health. She is the creator of the digital sexual wellness program “Fck the Patriarchy, Fck Yourself” and the YouTube web-series “What’s My Body Doing”.

In this episode of The Sensual Revolution, we dive into:

• Eva’s journey with sexuality and overcoming shame and becoming a sex researcher 
• Why queer sex education is liberating for everyone and diverse representation within the LGBTQ+ community
• Defining compulsory heterosexuality & being attracted to men as the default in our cis-hetero-patriarchal culture
• Gay Tik Tok & why coming out during the pandemic has been so common
• How systems of patriarchy and heteronormativity manifest in our bodies and impact our sex lives
• Why queer women are statistically shown to have more orgasms and how everyone can benefit from that research 
• Compassionate casual sex and aftercare
• The Harry Potter houses & related sex styles aka how to f*ck like a Hufflepuff ;)
• Self-pleasure and sexting as an avenue for reclamation

Learn more about Eva & their amazing program here: https://www.evabloom.ca/fpfyprogram

Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/whatsmybodydoing/

Connect with Marlee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marleeliss/

Learn about the Sensual Wholeness Academy: http://www.marleeliss.com/SWA

Book a free consultation call with Marlee to explore more ways to receive support around your sensual reclamation: https://itssessiontime.youcanbook.me/

Watch this interview as video on youtube: https://youtu.be/PDuyXYlISvs

Nneka is Executive Director of WomenatthecentrE, a non-profit organization created by and for women survivors of gender-based violence globally. Nneka is an advocate who works with governments and organizations to transform lives and build violence-free communities. In 2006, she was selected by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario as one of 13 experts to review services provided to women and children, identify gaps and make recommendations. In 2016, she was appointed by the Canadian government to the Advisory Council on the Federal Strategy Against Gender-Based Violence. She sits on the Board of Trustees of the Girl Child Network Worldwide. An entrepreneur with over 25 years’ business experience, Nneka is a Partner of a conscious capitalism consulting firm dedicated to supporting organizations in ensuring diversity and inclusion. 

In this episode of The Sensual Revolution, we dive into:

• Activism & embodying the peace we are fighting for
• Transformative justice principles & roots in Black and transgender activism
• Nneka’s personal journey with turning pain to purpose and victim to activist
• Bridging healing with impact and how to know when you’re ready to step up as a leader
• Heart work vs. Hard work and how to avoid burnout in the space of social justice & change making
• Claiming anger as a superpower in dismantling systems of white supremacy and misogyny 
• Cancelling cancel culture while upholding standards for equity, diversity and inclusion 
• Helping male-identified perpetrators engage in accountability and shifting away from shame and blame
• Re-imagining justice and allowing ourselves to dream big when it comes to justice and healing

Learn more about WomenatthecentrE here: https://www.womenatthecentre.com/

Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/womenatthecentre/

Connect with Marlee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marleeliss/

Learn about the Sensual Wholeness Academy: http://www.marleeliss.com/SWA

Book a free consultation call with Marlee to explore ways to work with us/receive support around sensual reclamation: https://itssessiontime.youcanbook.me/

Watch this interview as video on youtube: https://youtu.be/iHp_k31YwKc

In this solo episode with Marlee Liss, we dive into:

• The power of community to support you in sensual reclamation
• Nervous system overload and the essential role pleasure plays in balanced processing
• Tackling shame re: being easy vs. 'hard to get'
• Understanding the source of sensual shame through examining women's history
• Myth 1: Is pleasure indulgent?
• Myth 2: Is pleasure selfish?
• Myth 3: Is pleasure dangerous? Risk-based vs. pleasure-positive sex education
• Myth 4: Is pleasure scarce? A limited resource to compete for?
• Myth 5: Is pleasure exclusive to privileged bodies? What about marginalized bodies, queer folks, people with disabilities and trauma survivors re: pleasure access?
• Breaking down the damaged good narratives and claiming our pleasure as radical
• Breaking free from ‘one size fits all’ approaches to sexuality & pleasure
• The natural progression of healing: we do this for ourselves and then pass it onto others 

Marlee is a sensual reclamation coach, speaker, author and restorative justice advocate. She is also a queer, Jewish, sparkle-loving feminist. Featured in Forbes, Huff Post & Buzzfeed, Marlee made history in the justice system when her sexual assault case became the 1st in North America to conclude with restorative justice. Since then, she has coached hundreds of women internationally in reclaiming sensuality.

Get the details for the Sensual Wholeness Academy here.

You can sign up right through the page or book a free discovery call here to learn more, receive personalized support & explore if the SWA is a fit for you! Early bird enrolment is now open until Oct 17th!!!

This week is a super special episode ft.... you guessed it: My Mom! Barbie Liss is the ANTI Anti~Aging Women’s Empowerment Coach. She has a BA in Psychology and is a Certified Life Coach, Reiki & Energy Healer, International Retreat Facilitator and an Advocate for Restorative Justice & Societal Healing, and the Reclamation of Elder Women in Society. 

In this episode of The Sensual Revolution, you'll hear:

• My Mom’s personal healing journey and what it was like to support me after my sexual assault
• Turning 60, smashing ageism and founding the anti-anti-aging movement
• Secondary trauma & the importance of self-care as a supporter
• Reflections on the restorative justice circle: that time my Mom, my rapist and I sat in an 8-hour healing circle; her major takeaways
• Our paralleled feminist awakening, intersectionality and waking up to rape culture
• Claiming the power of your years and the wise woman archetype, the important of eldership in society
• The intersection between sensuality & aging
• Sex positive parenting and being an ally for me, as a part of the LGBTQ+ community

Watch the interview on youtube.

Check out Barbie's FREE masterclass on ANTI Anti-Aging here

Follow Barbie on IG: @_barbieliss

Learn more about Marlee's Sensual Wholeness Academy and sign up/book your discovery call today to get the early bird rate!

Erika Cramer aka The Queen of Confidence is an international confidence coach and popular 5 star podcast host. The Cardi B of the personal development world, Erika is a full-flavoured, spicy inspirational speaker, with a large dose of heart and humour. After surviving many traumatic experiences, from childhood sexual abuse, being in and out of the foster care system, car accidents and a whole lot of loss, Erika is a beaming and beautiful example of how you can heal your personal story to transform trauma into triumph

In this episode of The Sensual Revolution, you'll hear:

• Erika's story from trauma to triumph from losing her husband, parental abuse and the military to a million dollar biz & life dedicated to helping women heal
• Why it's important for women and non-binary folk to claim confidence in the world right now
• Claiming empowerment without bypassing past trauma/hurt
• Healing relationship to our parents - balancing forgiveness with boundaries
• Shedding shame around embracing our masculine DO-er energy
• Erika's journey with internalized racism as a Latinx women and claiming the power of difference & representation
• Empathy for those who hold totally different beliefs from you (yup, even in these covid times)
• The power of fierce boundaries around what we allow into our psyche and surroundings

Follow Erika here: @thequeenofconfidence

Watch this interview on Youtube here

Get Erika's book 'Confidence Feels Like Sh*t' Here

Join the Sensual Wholeness Academy Waitlist here

Desarae Garcia is the founder and CEO of the amazing foundation Candle in a Dark room, which has helped survivors all over the world heal through trauma. Desi has been a counsellor and crisis worker for 12 years. She is a proud mama, podcast creator, and a survivor of sexual abuse and child pornography. Within 48 hours of sharing her story - almost 3000 people heard her words and reached out to her sharing the impact. Her story made major waves in the news and the media and has inspired countless people to break silence & find light in the darkness.

Major TW for the episode re: sexual trauma. Skip to 18 min in if you're not available for hearing that today! Take care of you.

In this episode of The Sensual Revolution, you'll hear:

• Desi's story of survival & reclaiming voice
• The power of survivor's telling our stories
• Moving from victim to survivor
• Claiming an empowered relationship to our bodies after trauma
• Desi shares her ongoing journey with reclaiming pleasure, s.xuality & sensuality after abuse
• Trauma-informed intimacy & practicing self-compassion when facing triggers
• Moving beyond narratives of what it means to be 'the perfect survivor'
• Tangible tools to claim radical pleasure

Follow Desi's organization at: @candleinadarkroom

Watch this interview on Youtube here

Shop Yoni Pleasure Palace for all things self-pleasure here

Join the free global FB community hosted by Marlee here

In this solo episode of The Sensual Revolution, Marlee explores:

• What is social media censorship and how does it manifest as shame in our bodies?
• The silencing of marginalized identities that happens through SM censorships (ie. fat bodies, female bodies, BIPOC folk, LGBTQ+ voices, etc.)
• How banning words like 'lesbian' on SM contributes to homophobia - both acted on and internalized
• The role that representation plays in self-acceptance & validation
• How to source self-compassion when it comes to our insecurities and internalized shame
• How diverse representation can help build empowered, violence-free communities
• Sex educators on social media and breaking free from the 'one size fits all' model of teaching intimacy
• Avoiding victim mindset through claiming the power of your voice & taking action

Marlee Liss is: A sensual reclamation coach, award-winning speaker and restorative justice advocate. Also a queer feminist and trailblazer, she made history in the justice system when her sexual assault case became the 1st in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. Since then, she has supported hundreds of women internationally in reclaiming sensuality and embodied leadership. Marlee's work has been featured in Forbes, Huff Post,Buzzfeed, Mel Robbins Show, Recovering from Reality podcast with Alexis Haines, and more. In addition, she has presente for the US Military Sexual Assault Response Team, on an elite panel for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, Fordham School of Law and more.

Access Marlee's free training on "How to Claim Unstoppable Body Love" Here.

Follow her journey on Instagram here: @marleeliss

Join the FREE global FB community for women claiming sensual empowerment & self-love today!