The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 14, with guest host Matthew Amador The first half of our Pride Edition show features a panel on how to live authentically and fearlessly as a LGBTQ+ person in these challenging times, plus a comedy set with Chicago comedian-musician Manny Petty. Guest host Matthew Amador. Recorded at Hungry Brain in Chicago. Live show sponsor: […]
How to Deal with a Stonewalling Partner [REBROADCAST]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 13, with host Karen Yates Panelists discuss “stonewalling” — when one partner checks out physically or emotionally during intense moments, refusing to talk things through — and what you can do if it’s happening in your relationship. Plus Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound®. Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Click on guest name(s) […]
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. Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Click on guest name(s) for all podcast appearances Browse episodes by guests Episode Subjects Click on topics for […]
S4E7 | 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. Episodes Topics RSS Episode […]
S4E5 | 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 Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Episode […]
S4E4 | Coming out as queer — or anything else! [Rebroadcast]
The Wild & Sublime PodcastSeason 4, Episode 4, with host Karen Yates Has your identity shifted? Do you want to tell others about it – and if so, how? Panelists answer a listener question on the value and meaning of coming out as queer (or as anything!). Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Episode Subjects Episode Links Matthew Amador – Psychotherapist […]
#S3E22 | Sexy Social Audio with MŌN
Podcast Season 3 Episode 22Host: Karen Yates Running Time: 41:49 min Karen interviews Cale Jones, founder of The MŌN App, a new social audio app that promotes live sex conversation, exploration, and education. Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Episode Subjects Episode Links The MŌN App Let’s Talk Sex Summit – Oct 10-13 I’m looking for… Episodes […]
#S3E17 | “Sex When You Don’t Feel Like It” with Cyndi Darnell
Podcast Season 3 Episode 17Host: Karen Yates Running Time: 44:49 min Karen interviews sexologist Cyndi Darnell about her new book that helps you connect to your authentic desires and work with mismatched libidos within partnership. Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Episode Subjects Episode Links Cyndi Darnell – Sex & relationship therapist, clinical & somatic sexologist Buy […]
#S3E16 | How to Talk to a Therapist About Sex
Podcast Season 3 Episode 16Host: Karen Yates Running Time: 43:28 min Do you talk to your therapist about your sex life? How can you find a sex-positive provider who works for you? Three professionals discuss what to look for and how to start the conversation. Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Episode Subjects Episode Links Blake Mackie, Hannah […]
#S3E14 | Should We Open Up Our Relationship?
Podcast Season 3 Episode 14Host: Karen Yates Running Time: 24:16 min When is the right time to start a polyamory convo with a long-term partner? Panelists respond to a listener who’s on the fence about opening up a monogamous relationship. Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Episode Subjects Episode Links Tazima Parris – Sex Coach Matthew Amador […]
#S3E9 | Bonus Episode: Humor in bed — yes or no?
Podcast Season 3 Episode 9Host: Karen Yates Running Time: 13:56 min 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. Episodes Topics RSS Episode Guests Episode Subjects Episode Links Cassie Porter – Somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker and body-centered […]
#S2E49 | Eavesdropping: Is suffering optional?
Podcast Season 2 Episode 49 Host: Karen Yates Running Time: 51:14 min Do you avoid difficult conversations with partners, or leap right into the sticky stuff? In the second episode in our Eavesdropping series — unplanned, no-holds-barred conversations, beginning with a guest’s question for Karen — Brandon Hunter-Haydon asks, “What does it mean to choose pain […]