The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 8, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Remi Newman, editor of the new book Hands On, a collection of personal essays by sexuality workers, and Mehdi, a somatic sex and trauma therapist, talk with Karen about the complexities of sex work and the potential for deep healing through hands-on modalities. Episode Links Hands On: Stories of Sexuality Work, Intimacy and […]
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 […]
How to spice up long-term relationships: October Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates Our sexperts share their wisdom on why relationships lose their spark and what to do about it. From the Wild & Sublime fifth anniversary live show. [Note: audio issues in first few minutes of panel conversation.] The live show was sponsored by Best Therapies. Episode Links Guest links: Tazima […]
Hot Tips for Dating Trans and GNC Folx With Rae McDaniel
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 8, with host Karen Yates Learn essential intimacy and communication skills when dating transgender and gender nonconforming people in this lively interview with sex and gender therapist Rae McDaniel. Episode Links Guest links: Rae McDaniel – Sex and gender therapist and coach Karen Yates – Sex educator, writer, energy worker Header photo by […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Switching – October Live Show, Part 2
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 2, with host Karen Yates The second half of October’s live show, featuring an interview with kink educator Stranger on the hows and whys of switching, plus a performance by storyteller Archy Jamjun and Karen’s fourth-anniversary Sermon on the Pubic Mound®. Episode Links Guest Links Stranger – Rope enthusiast & kink educator Archy […]
“Good Sex” with Caitlin V
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 21, with host Karen Yates Karen interviews returning guest sex coach Caitlin V, whose new show “Good Sex” on Discovery+ helps couples looking for better sexual connection by using cameras in the bedroom to diagnose issues. Episode Links Caitlin V – Sex coach Good Sex – Streaming now on Discovery+! (Try a free […]
Pleasure Tips, Impact Demo, and More: June Live Show
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 19, with host Karen Yates Our live June stage show features an impact demo – whips, canes, paddles, oh my! – a panel convo on getting more pleasure in sexy encounters, interview with a sex shop owner, and an erotic story. Recorded at Hungry Brain Chicago. Episode Links Early to Bed – Sex toy shop […]
Bonus Episode: Humor In Bed — Yes or No?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 9, with host Karen Yates Do you laugh during sex? Or are you very serious when things get steamy? Panelists respond to a listener question about different attitudes toward humor in the bedroom. Episode Links Cassie Porter – Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor Clark Hazel – Nonbinary trans therapist licensed in OR and IL Heather […]
