Rachel talks about the evolution of the self in the intro before jumping into today’s interview with Thomas Gagliano. Rachel and Tom discuss healing from childhood, how to be an impactful parent, and loving your inner child.

Rachel talks about growth and learning (of all kinds) in this week’s intro before jumping into her chat with this week’s guest, Eleni Economides. Eleni is a sex and relationship coach and she talks with Rachel about the relationship between stress, self-confidence, and sex.

Rachel talks about spontaneous desire vs responsive desire in this week’s intro before jumping into her conversation with guest Marla Green. Marla and Rachel discuss how Marla rediscovered self love after an accident that left her disabled, pain in medicine, and so much more.

Rachel talks about personal growth and two things relevant to the conversation she has with her guest today - the greek play Lysistrata and a Canadian current event. Joslyn is a sex educator, intimacy coach, and sex worker in Canada who shares firsthand experience and a HUGE number of resources on the topics of surrogate partner therapy, the misconceptions about sex work, and sex worker’s rights.

Rachel talks about the shooting at MSU in this week’s intro before introducing her guest - fellow Michagander, Abby. Abby and Rachel talk about perfectionism, philosophy, literature, self growth, spirituality, and writing as therapy.

Rachel gets real in this week’s intro before talking to Jeff Bennett, the CEO and Founder of Morari Medical. The two of them discuss sexual “dysfunction”, sex statistics, and the pressure society puts on men. Jeff tells Rachel about the Mor patch, how it works, and what it accomplishes for men and couples everywhere.

Rachel talks COVID, mice, work stress, and the Spicer app before jumping into the conversation with today’s guest. Mireille Nicole works with women seeking love after divorce and she and Rachel talk about processing healthily, getting back out there, working to sustain a healthy relationship, and the nuances between self love, self worth, and self care.

Rachel chats about 2023 so far, asks where on earth would you revisit after you die, and talks about We Should Try It/Spicer. She is then joined by her guest, Deaf Queen Boss Kellina Powell. Kellina shares some of her stories about dating with her disability, talks about how we can be more supportive of those who have disabilities, and gives some tips for self love.

Rachel keeps this week’s intro short and sweet before jumping into the interview with the first guest of 2023. Jenny Lee talks about the importance of taking intentional time for yourself in the morning, the science behind changing habits, and she also provides some tricks to help you make the most of your mornings.

Rachel talks about all things 2023: Resolutions, and things to look forward to, including the show that both she and this week’s guest appear in, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Then she and her guest and friend, Sam, jump into a conversation about reflection, introspection, and being intentional going into the new year.