We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week I’m joined by the incredible Pamela Madsen, a true pioneer in the world of sexuality and somatic healing. Pamela has spent decades helping women reconnect with their bodies, embrace pleasure, and reclaim their desires. From founding the American Fertility Association to leading transformational retreats through Back to the Body, she brings unmatched wisdom and realness to this conversation.

In this episode:

• Pamela Madsen's journey
• What midlife actually means
• Why pleasure often blooms after 40
• The freedom that comes with menopause
• What women are hungry for and why
• The cultural narratives that hold women back
• How somatic work is about release, not just talk

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Instagram: @ThePamelaMadsen
Website: BackToTheBody.org

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Hello hello! Welcome back for the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week’s episode is a super special one because I have a very important guest joining me, my husband Danny! Not only are we squeezing in this recording just in time for our usual Monday launch, but that Monday also happens to be our anniversary. Seven years married, twelve years together, and a whole lot of history that started way back in middle school. We’re getting into what people call the seven year itch and sharing what’s helped us stay connected through it all!

In this episode:

• How we met and got to know each other and how we grew our relationship
• Remembering our wedding day and what made it special
• The ups and downs of being together long term
• What seven year itch is and how it is avoidable
• How communication helped us through challenges
• Sharing how play and fun keep us close
• Celebrating our growth and commitment over the years
• A whole lot of fun and laughs

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Resources
Communication Guide
How to Create the Sex Life You Both Crave
Discover Your Sex Life

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Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

Hello! We're back with the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m chatting with the incredible Emily Zawatsky aka Emily Zed Sex Ed, the Canadian queer sex educator shaking up sex ed as you know it. With over ten years of experience, Emily brings so much warmth, humor, and real talk to topics that often get overlooked. She's on a mission to close the huge gaps in traditional sex ed by focusing on NeuroQueer folks and anyone who’s ever felt left out. Get ready for an eye-opening, fresh, and totally empowering conversation you won’t want to miss!

In this episode:

• We talk about a unique topic that impacts more people than you might think
• How traditional sex education often misses queer and neurodivergent folks
• What neuroqueer means
• Why inclusive sex education matters
• How sensory processing affects sexual experiences
• What emotional and physical dysregulation can look like during sex
• The importance of talking about sex outside the bedroom instead of during play
• Tools and tips to make sex easier for neurodivergent people and their partners

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**Grab a copy of Emily's workbook, Redefining Sex and Communication as a Neuroqueer, for free by clicking HERE!**

Resources
Notes From A Queer Cripple by Andrew Gurza
The Book of Happy, Positive, and Confident Sex for Adults on the Autism Spectrum and Beyond! by Michael John Carley
ADHD & Us by Anita Robertson

Connect with Emily!
Instagram: @EmilyZedSexEd

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Connect with Rachel!
Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine
Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise
YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf
Facebook: Rachel Maine
Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com