The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 14, with host Karen Yates Our panel of sex-positive therapists discuss the roots of jealousy and envy, and share the best ways to approach these uncomfortable feelings in both open and monogamous relationships. From our May 2024 live show. Episode Links Matthew Amador – Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels Ariel Kimble – […]
Using Tarot for Sex and Relationships
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 11, with host Karen Yates Art therapist and counselor Alyse Ruriani explains how Tarot, the ancient divinatory card deck, can be a tool for self-growth and inner work around one’s sex life and relationships. Host Karen Yates uses herself as the subject in a reading–with a little bit of anxiety! Episode Links Alyse Ruriani […]
“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 […]
Sex with Comedians: Deanna Ortiz
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 5, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Voted by the Chicago Reader as “Best Standup of the Year for 2022” in the city, standup Deanna Ortiz talks about her day job doing social media in the adult entertainment industry, the philosophy of sleeping over after sex, her podcast “Crushes,” and dating on the apps v. in […]
Solo Kink How-Tos
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 12, with host Karen Yates You want to explore kink but aren’t ready to engage a partner. What to do? Our panel of sexperts discuss options and how to slowly move out into the wider kinky world. Episode Links Guest links: Elmo Painter-Edington, LPC, SEP, ASDI – Neurodiversity-affirming therapist and coach Diane Long – […]
Is the Fitness Industry Ruining Sex?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 11, with host Karen Yates In this insightful panel conversation we examine the impossible and shame-based standards the fitness industry sets and how this impacts our sex lives. A co-production with Comfy Fitness. Episode Links Guest links: Caitlin V – Sex coach Tazima Parris – Sex coach and pleasure mentor JoJo Bear – Somatic sex and […]
New Relationship Energy–Thrills & Spills
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 10, with host Karen Yates Our panel discusses new relationship energy–the fantastic feeling when you’re just starting to date and getting to know someone. What happens when it fades? Can it be addictive? We cover all the bases. Episode Links Guest links: Elmo Painter-Edington, LPC, SEP, ASDI – Neurodiversity-affirming therapist and coach Tazima Parris – […]
Intimacy Help, Pegging How-Tos, and More: Feb Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 5, with host Karen Yates The live Valentine’s Spectacular serves up a panel chat on increasing intimacy, an interview with The Pegging Book authors, Karen’s Sermon about the gifts of an unexpected health event, and more. Recorded at Constellation in Chicago. Live show sponsor: Rowan Tree Counseling Episode Links Guest Links: Matthew Amador […]
When Your Job Is Your Primary Relationship
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 26, with host Karen Yates Panelists answer a listener question on handling work-life balance when ambition and sex start to jostle for space in a relationship. Episode Links Tazima Parris – Sex coach and pleasure mentor Matthew Amador – Psychotherapist for love, sex, & gender rebels Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy worker […]
Building Stronger Open Relationships with Kate Loree
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 25, with host Karen Yates Polyamorous therapist and author Kate Loree chats with Karen about her new comprehensive book “Open Deeply,” about consensual nonmonogamy, and how to work through the bad feelings that can damage good relationships. Episode Links Kate Loree – Sex-positive psychotherapist Open Deeply and other sex-positive book recs












