The Wild & Sublime Podcast with Host Karen Yates Do you find yourself attracted to people who don’t fit into your usual gender of choice? Or do you go back and forth? Mark Cusack, author of Fluid: A Guide for People with Flexible Sexuality explains how attraction works and how by expanding our understanding of sexuality we can find greater […]
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 […]
ADHD + Sex + Intimacy
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 9, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Therapist and author Dr Lyne Piché talks with Karen about ADHD and tools individuals and couples can use to promote more intimacy and better sex lives. They discuss her new ADHD workbook in this far-ranging and lively conversation. Episode Links Dr. Lyne Piché – Psychologist and sex therapist […]
Autism + Sex, Kink, and Polyamory
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 9, Episode 1, with host Karen Yates Season 9 on neurodiversity and sex begins with a deep dive into autism. Therapist Elmo Painter-Edington, herself autistic, gives us a primer on this unique brain difference and its interplay with sex, kink, and polyamory. Episode Links Elmo Painter-Edington, LPC, SEP, ASDI – Neurodiversity-affirming therapist and coach Karen […]
Summer (Sex-Positive) Comedy Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastLive Show Episode with Host Karen Yates From our June 2025 live show in Chicago, Archy Jamjun, R.C. Riley, Amy Sumpter and Joe Mellen bring the laughs. Plus audiences answer the q, “What’s your go-to fantasy?” Episode Links Joe Mellen – Storyteller Amy Sumpter – Comic and rapper RC Riley – Writer and performer Archy Jamjun – Standup and storyteller […]
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 […]
Flirty Fall Entertainment
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 22, with host Karen Yates Listen to performers from our sixth anniversary live show as they heat up your earbuds. Plus audiences tell us about their sexy breakthroughs. The main show sponsor of the October 2024 show was uberlübe, high-performance lubricant. Show sponsor was Rowan Tree Counseling, a therapy practice that is anti-racist […]
Thee Debauchery Ball with Khari B.
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 21, with host Karen Yates Where are all the cool people at? Event producer and spoken word musician Khari B. discusses his legendary twenty-year event, Thee Debauchery Ball, a kinky house music party in Chicago for melanated people. Karen and he discuss Black sexuality, creating safe spaces, and the documentary Thee Debauchery Ball. Filmmaker […]
Redefining Sex For More Pleasure and Excitement
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 20, with host Karen Yates What’s keeping your sex life from being more exciting? Panelists discuss limiting beliefs and tips for how to move past them in this dynamic conversation. Plus Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound®. From the October 2024 live show. The main show sponsor of the October 2024 show was uberlübe, high-performance […]
Pride: More Love, More Openness
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 19, with host Karen Yates Panelists discuss issues facing LGBTQ+ folx, offering skills and strategies to combat isolation and forge bonds. Plus an interview with drag artist Cindy Nero about her art and mentorship. From the June 2024 live show. The June 2024 show was sponsored by Rowan Tree Counseling, a therapy practice that is […]
