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 […]
“Sex When You Don’t Feel Like It” with Cyndi Darnell [Rebroadcast]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 13, with host Karen Yates Do you and your partner have mismatched libidos? In this fascinating interview that turns many long-held ideas on their head, sexologist and author Cyndi Darnell talks about her book that helps people connect to their authentic desires and build connection. [Rebroadcast] Episode Links Cyndi Darnell – Sex & relationship […]
Communication In Bed—What’s Going On??
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 9, with host Karen Yates Do you want to express yourself better in bed? Host and sex educator Karen Yates explains what might be getting in the way and offers solutions. Episode Links Betty Martin – Wheel of Consent Karen’s interview with Betty Martin Buy The Art of Receiving and Giving on Bookshop, […]
Pride Show: “Living Authentically and Fearlessly” + Comedian Manny Petty
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 14, with guest host Matthew Amador The first half of our Pride Edition show features a panel on how to live authentically and fearlessly as a LGBTQ+ person in these challenging times, plus a comedy set with Chicago comedian-musician Manny Petty. Guest host Matthew Amador. Recorded at Hungry Brain in Chicago. Live show sponsor: […]
How to Deal with a Stonewalling Partner [REBROADCAST]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 13, with host Karen Yates Panelists discuss “stonewalling” — when one partner checks out physically or emotionally during intense moments, refusing to talk things through — and what you can do if it’s happening in your relationship. Plus Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound®. Episode Links Guest links: Jason Best – Sex-positive & […]
Becoming a Surrogate Partner
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 7, with host Karen Yates Fifty years since it began, surrogate partner work is being embraced again as a cutting-edge somatic therapeutic modality, one more people are choosing as a career. Recurring guest Brandon Hunter-Haydon talks about his own journey and what it takes to do the work successfully. Episode Links Guest Links: […]
Dating After An Abusive Relationship
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 6, with host Karen Yates Panelists answer a Patreon listener question about how to trust your intuition and avoid old patterns with new partners after leaving an abusive relationship. Episode Links Guest Links Elmo Painter-Edington – Somatic therapist and empowerment coach Clark Hazel – Individual and couples therapist at Best Therapies Diane Long […]
2022 Most Downloaded! Sexual Healing with Caffyn Jesse
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 27, with host Karen Yates 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. Episode Links Caffyn Jesse – Somatic Sex Educator Ecstatic Belonging […]
“Sex When You Don’t Feel Like It” with Cyndi Darnell
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 17, with host Karen Yates Karen interviews sexologist Cyndi Darnell about her new book that helps you connect to your authentic desires and work with mismatched libidos within partnership. Episode Links Cyndi Darnell – Sex & relationship therapist, clinical & somatic sexologist Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy worker Buy Sex When […]
April Live Show: Rope, Tantra, and More!
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 15, with host Karen Yates Karen can’t come to the phone now… She’s all tied up. A raucous live recording of Wild & Sublime’s Chicago stage show, featuring a rope tutorial, music, storytelling, tantra interview, and more. Recorded April 16, 2022, at the Hungry Brain. Episode Links Clara and the Great Goddamn – Singer/songwriter Tony Holmes/The Love Warrior […]
