What is somatic healing, and how does it work? Karen shares a conversation with several somatic therapists on different techniques, and the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body.

In this episode:

• Cassie Porter - Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor
• Elmo Painter-Edington - Somatic Therapist & Empowerment Coach 
• JoJo Bear - Somatic Sex & Intimacy Guide

See also:

• Caffyn Jesse’s groundbreaking work
• Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent model

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The second half of October’s live show features an interview with kink educator Stranger on the hows and whys of switching, plus a performance by storyteller Archy Jamjun and Karen’s fourth-anniversary Sermon on the Pubic Mound.

In this episode:

• Stranger - Rope enthusiast & kink educator
• Archy Jamjun - Storyteller
• Missed the first half? Oct live show part 1 

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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Season 4 kicks off with the first half of October’s live show, where panelists chat about porn – what’s good, how to find out what you like, and ways to think about its role in your life.

Tickets on sale for our Chicago Feb 11 show!

In this episode:

• Peter Navarro - Somatic sex therapist
• Goddess Erica - Tantric doula & sexual empowerment coach
• Caitlin V - Intimacy & relationship coach, host of Good Sex on Discovery+
• MakeLoveNotPorn

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Our most popular episode of the year! Karen talks with somatic sex educator and prolific author Caffyn Jesse about somatic sex therapy as a way to heal from trauma and expand your pleasure capacity in all parts of life. We’ll be returning to the podcast Jan. 12 - see you in the new year!

In this episode:

• Caffyn Jesse - Somatic Sex Educator
• Ecstatic Belonging - Caffyn’s new online course
• Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education
• Somatic Sex Educators Association
• Association for Sexological Bodyworkers
• Find Caffyn’s books on our Bookshop page!

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Panelists answer a listener question on handling work-life balance when ambition and sex start to jostle for space in a relationship.

In this episode:

• Tazima Parris - Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor
• Matthew Amador - Psychotherapist for love, sex, and gender rebels
• Chicago backroom travel tips - Touché, Banana Video, Steamworks

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Polyamorous therapist and author Kate Loree chats with Karen about her new comprehensive book “Open Deeply,” about consensual nonmonogamy, and how to work through the bad feelings that can damage good relationships.

In this episode:

• Kate Loree - Sex-positive psychotherapist
• Open Deeply and other sex-positive book recs
• Open Deeply podcast - hosted by Kate Loree and Sunny Megatron

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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Two panelists talk with Karen about the expansive possibilities of realizing your own gender expression and how the journey can lead to somatic release and increased joy.

In this episode:

• Ley David Elliette Cray - Sexuality counselor, BDSM educator, trans yoga instructor 
• Clark Hazel - Individual and Couples therapist at Best Therapies
• Are you in need of a gender-affirming letter to access medical care? Clark Hazel offers letter-writing services to folks in IL seeking gender-affirming care. Sliding scale pricing. Go here to request a session.

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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Karen speaks with author and Teen Vogue columnist Nona Willis Aronowitz about her new hybrid memoir, "Bad Sex," about the history of free love, feminism, and her own journeys in nonmonogamy and beyond.

In this episode:

• Nona Willis Aronowitz
• Buy “Bad Sex” - Plus more recs on our Bookshop page!
• Essay - Against Chill
• Essay - On Heteropessimism

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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Karen interviews Cale Jones, founder of The MŌN App, a new social audio app that promotes live sex conversation, exploration, and education.

In this episode:

• The MŌN App
• Let’s Talk Sex Summit - Oct 10-13

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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Karen interviews returning guest sex coach Caitlin V, whose new show “Good Sex” on Discovery+ helps couples looking for better sexual connection by using cameras in the bedroom to diagnose issues.

In this episode:

• Good Sex - Streaming now on Discovery+! (Try a free trial.)
• More about Caitlin’s coaching practice
• Listen to Caitlin’s appearances on our early live shows

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Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works with couples online and in person in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation and to download her free guide: Say It Better in Bed! 3 Proven Ways to Improve Intimate Communication.

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