The Wild & Sublime Podcast with Host Karen Yates Our sexperts give insights into how to best make our deepest fantasies come true in this thoughtful and funny episode. Plus audience Q&As and Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound about dating and fascism. The main show sponsor of our Feb 8, 2026, live show was Rowan Tree Counseling Episode Links Jake […]
2025 Most Downloaded! Relationship Anarchy with Nicole Thompson
The Wild & Sublime PodcastRebroadcast episode with host Karen Yates Relationship Anarchy rejects rules and expectations in how we relate to each other. It’s mentioned more and more in the media, but what is it exactly? In this lively conversation, therapist Nicole Thompson explains that while RA can turn our relationships on their heads, it can also […]
Autism, Puberty, and Young Romantic Relationships — with Robyn Steward
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 9, Episode 4, with host Karen Yates Autism consultant and author Robyn Steward discusses the state of being young and autistic, and how clear neutral guidance that helps tweens and teens with periods and relationships is crucial. Karen talks with Steward, herself autistic, about her insightful books. Episode Links
Sex, Relationships, and OCD with Laura Federico
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 9, Episode 3, with host Karen Yates How does obsessive compulsive disorder manifest in sex and relationships? In many ways, but treatment is possible and effective. Karen talks with sex therapist Laura Federico about the root issue in OCD, ramifications, and solutions. The shame of minor attraction and getting help is included. They also discuss Laura’s new […]
Building Stronger Open Relationships [Rebroadcast]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 7, Episode 5, with host Karen Yates How do you work through the bad feelings that can damage good relationships? Polyamorous therapist and author Kate Loree chats with Karen about her comprehensive book “Open Deeply,” about consensual nonmonogamy and deep strategies to regulate you during conflicts. Episode Links Kate Loree – Sex-positive psychotherapist Open Deeply […]
2024 Most Downloaded! “More: a Memoir of Open Marriage”
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 23, with host Karen Yates Molly Roden Winter talks with Karen about her bestselling memoir More, which honestly chronicles opening up her long-term marriage while being a mother and then caregiver to her parents. Be on the lookout for our next season—“Polyamory in Depth”—starting in January! Buy More through Bookshop. Help independent booksellers and Wild & Sublime! […]
Zachary Zane is a BOYSLUT! [Rebroadcast]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 16, with host Karen Yates In this lively interview with bisexual mega influencer and Men’s Health columnist Zachary Zane, he discusses Boyslut, his recent book, now in paperback, that chronicles his sexual journey, as well as how to live a more shame-free, sex-positive life. [Rebroadcast] Episode Links Zachary Zane – Author and sex […]
“More: A Memoir of Open Marriage” with Author Molly Roden Winter
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 7, with host Karen Yates Molly Roden Winter talks with Karen about her bestselling memoir More, which honestly chronicles opening up her long-term marriage while being a mother and then caregiver to her parents. Buy More through Bookshop. Help independent booksellers and Wild & Sublime! Episode Links Guest links: Molly Roden Winter – Author / @mollyrwinter […]
Sex Resolutions 2024 and How To Get There
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 6, with host Karen Yates In this solo episode, host and sex educator Karen Yates talks about the importance of one’s pleasure and how to begin taking steps toward a better sex life in 2024. Episode Links Guest links: Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy worker See also: Kinky Kollege Kink Academy OMG […]
Consensual Nonmonogamy–Is It For You?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 5, with host Karen Yates MAIN LIVESHOW SPONSOR Panelists from our live December show in Chicago talk about aspects of nonmonogamy: communication skills; low-risk ways to begin; what not to do; and the poly community. This lively and thoughtful conversation deeply considers what it takes to open up your relationship. Plus questions from […]
Teen Idols with Gunn and Gomez
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 3, with host Karen Yates Podcasters Adrienne Gunn and Elizabeth Gomez talk with Karen about teenage celebrity crushes and how they informed their adult sexual life in this entertaining yet insightful episode.
Sex Q&As, Comedy, and More: Oct 2023 Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 1, with host Karen Yates From the Wild & Sublime fifth anniversary live show, our sexperts field audience q’s on anal, sex ed, and being “too much”; standup Archy Jamjun brings the laughs, and host Karen Yates gives her Sermon on sex intentions. The live show was sponsored by Best Therapies Episode Links […]
