The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 8, Episode 5, with host Karen Yates Somatic Experiencing focuses on resolving trauma and stress by addressing the body’s responses and nervous system. In this in-depth episode, somatic therapist Meggie Twible discusses this gentle and powerful method and how it can work with sexual trauma and also its effects in polycules. Episode Links Meggie Twible — Somatic […]
Therapeutic BDSM—Healing Trauma With Kink
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 8, Episode 4, with host Karen Yates What happens when kink meets therapy? In this lively conversation, Dr Yulinda Renee Rahman, creator of Therapeutic BDSM™, explains how trauma can be healed when a kink professional, therapist, and client work together. Episode Links Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman – Therapist, creator of Therapeutic BDSM™ and founder of KPSA Kink […]
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Do You Need A Surrogate Partner? [Rebroadcast]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 8, Episode 3, with host Karen Yates What exactly does a surrogate partner do? For our Healing from Sexual Trauma series, we’re rebroadcasting a powerful 2022 episode where two professional surrogates talk about the intimate work of redressing trauma, dismantling unhealthy assumptions about sex, and helping clients move toward the relationships they want. Episode Links […]
Genital De-armoring
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 8, Episode 1, with host Karen Yates In the first episode of our Healing from Sexual Trauma season, sexological bodyworker and somatic healer Rahi Chun explains how genital de-armoring can help people move through held and often painful trauma patterns lodged in the pelvis. Episode Links Rahi Chun – Dual certified somatic sex educator and sexological […]
2023 Most Downloaded! Sexual Trauma, Somatic Healing
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 4, with host Karen Yates Our most popular episode of 2023! What is somatic healing and how does it work? Karen speaks with three somatic-based professionals on different techniques. They discuss the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body. We’re taking the rest of December off. The podcast resumes January 11! Episode […]
Sexual Trauma, Somatic Healing
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 3, with host Karen Yates What is somatic healing and how does it work? Karen speaks with three somatic-based professionals on different techniques. They discuss the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body. Episode Links Guest Links: Cassie Porter – Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor Elmo Painter-Edington – Somatic Therapist […]
Creating Consent Culture with Erica Scott and Marcia Baczynski
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 4, with host Karen Yates Karen interviews Erica Scott and Marcia Baczynski, authors of “Creating Consent Culture: A Handbook for Educators” about the expansive possibilities of collaborative consent. Episode Links Creating Consent Culture Marcia Baczynski: Asking for What You Want Get their book on Bookshop! Header photo by Taylor Hernandez on Unsplash
Do You Need A Surrogate Partner?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 48, with host Karen Yates What exactly does a surrogate partner do? In a continuing exploration of sex work today, we hear from two professional surrogates about the intimate work of redressing trauma, dismantling unhealthy assumptions about sex, and helping clients move toward the relationships they want. Episode Links River Roaring – Surrogate partner, […]
Bust Out of Your Sex Rut
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Monogamous, polyam, kinky or solo—we all get into sex ruts! Our panel discusses how to climb on out and bring a sense of play back into your sex life. Plus Karen Yates’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound® on confronting trauma when trying new things. Episode Chapters PANEL: Bust out of […]
