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 […]
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, […]
Men, Trauma, and Sex with JoJo Bear [Rebroadcast]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 6, Episode 8, with host Karen Yates What do male-identified people hold in their bodies that keeps them from greater pleasure? Karen interviews JoJo Bear, a somatic sex and intimacy guide, about what he’s learned from years of working with men in this rebroadcast from 2022. Episode Links Guest links: JoJo Bear – Somatic sex […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Making Sex Accessible For All With Shauna Farabaugh
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 12, with host Karen Yates What happens in the world if we accept that all of us are a little bit different? Karen interviews Shauna Farabaugh, a somatic sex educator working with people who have temporary and permanent disabilities, and with organizations that serve people with disabilities. Episode Links Shauna Farabaugh – Sexuality […]
Men, Trauma and Sex with JoJo Bear
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 11, with host Karen Yates What do male-identified people hold in their bodies that keeps them from greater pleasure? Karen interviews JoJo Bear, a somatic sex and intimacy guide, about what he’s learned from years of working with men. Episode Links JoJo Bear – Somatic sex and intimacy coach Betty Martin – Wheel of […]
Bonus Episode: Hookup Communication
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3, with host Karen Yates In this sneak peek from the Patreon member feed, panelists answer a listener question about communicating and having better sex in a hookup setting. Episode Links Clark Hazel – Nonbinary trans therapist licensed in OR and IL Cassie Porter – Sexological bodyworker & body-centered counselor Heather Shannon – Certified Sex […]
Sexual Healing with Caffyn Jesse
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 3, Episode 1, with host Karen Yates We’re back with a new season! 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. They also discuss the somatic sex educator community and its ongoing […]
How Much Porn Is Too Much?
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 2, Episode 17, with host Karen Yates Has your porn use ever felt like a problem? Where’s the line between “often” and “addiction”? Learn to differentiate between the two in this ep as Karen speaks with a sex therapist and a somatic sex educator. They talk about shame, pathologized behaviors, and compassion toward ourselves when we […]









