Did you know your epigenetics can influence your sex life?! Yup, that means you past has a direct correlation to your current sex. On the podcast today I’m in conversation with Julie Archambault. The founder of CoCreative, a business dedicated to support individuals and couples in understanding the connections between sex, relationships, personal growth, innovation, creativity, and empowerment in all areas of your life. Julie is also the author of Sex Up Your Life, The Mindblowing Path to true intimacy, healing, and hope. As a holistic teacher and  healing coach Julie shares a behind-the-veil view of the real nature of sex, the patterns that show up in your life, and how you can learn to speak its language.On today’s episode we cover: the ways in which we can cocreate with our patterns for better sex and relationshipswhat it looks like to go from disconnected to connected sexthe continuum of connectionmapping our sexual biographythe role of epigenics on our intimacybreaking intergenerational patternsMentioned Resources:Book: It Didn&apos;t Start with You Connect with Bedside:@thebedsidethebedside.coConnect with Julie:@cocreativesexcocreativesex.comBook: Sex Up Your Life Be sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

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Your Past = Your Current Sex Life with Julie Archambault

QUICKIES: A Modern Sex Column brought to you by Bedside. This week I’m thrilled to introduce a new and improved mini series to the podcast called Quickies. Featuring relationship and manifestation expert Amanda Blair! Each month, Amanda and I will join you in conversation where we merge our expertise and bring forward real life scenarios in the name of sex, love, and relationships. Expect tips and advice on how to navigate what we’re never really taught much about, musing on what we’re witnessing and experiencing within our own worlds of sex & love, manifestation, neuroscience, and more. On this month’s episode Amanda and I will be covering our thoughts on “Getting back into the Scene”.!!ATTN: A lovely listener pointed out to us a correction on the topic of herpes that we discuss during this episode. HSV1 orally CAN  be passed genitally but it does NOT change to HSV2. It is just HSV1 genitally. So if someone with coldsore (HSV1), has oral sex, they can pass HSV1 to their genitals. But is doesn&apos;t become HSV2. On the episode today we cover:Getting back into the IRL worldWho we&apos;ve become in the past year+Re-entry into the dating worldHow we can date more intentionallyUnpacking the old blueprint for datingDisclosing health statuses Our own experiences with STIs & disclosureHow to have better sexual health conversationsConnect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coConnect with Amanda Blair:https://www.amandablair.org/@xoamandablairBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

Getting back into the (dating) Scene: Quickie with Amanda Blair

QUICKIES: A Modern Sex Column brought to you by Bedside. This week I’m thrilled to introduce a new and improved mini series to the podcast called Quickies. Featuring relationship and manifestation expert Amanda Blair! Each month, Amanda and I will join you in conversation where we merge our expertise and bring forward real life scenarios in the name of sex, love, and relationships. Expect tips and advice on how to navigate what we’re never really taught much about, musing on what we’re witnessing and experiencing within our own worlds of sex & love, manifestation, neuroscience, and more. On this month’s episode Amanda and I will be covering our thoughts on “Getting back into the Scene”.On the episode today we cover:Getting back into the IRL worldWho we&apos;ve become in the past year+Re-entry into the dating worldHow we can date more intentionallyUnpacking the old blueprint for datingDisclosing health statuses Our own experiences with STIs & disclosureHow to have better sexual health conversationsConnect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coConnect with Amanda Blair:https://www.amandablair.org/@xoamandablairBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

INTERVIEW: On the podcast today I’m in conversation with Kiana Reeves. A somatic sex educator, pelvic care practitioner, certified doula, and Foria&apos;s Chief Education Officer. Kiana started her career in birth work as a full spectrum doula, working with mothers and families during birth, postpartum, abortion, and miscarriage. The more she studied, the more she realized society’s need for better education around female pleasure, intimacy, and sexual wellness from a holistic perspective. This realization sparked her passion for understanding the connection between wellness, sexuality, birth, intimacy, and the many cycles of change women experience during their lifespan. On the episode today we cover:the deeply rooted connections between mind and bodysomatic therapythe role that stress and emotions can play on our bodies and sex lifeunlocking arousaltips and insights on erogenous zones that we may not be aware ofhow we can use therapeutic products like CBD to enhance and facilitate connectionsMentioned Resources: Foria WellnessGet 10% off Foria with code: BEDSIDE at checkoutThe VaginapractorThe institute for somatic sexology Connect with Kiana:@kiana.reeves @foriawellnessConnect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

Unlocking Arousal, Emotional Wellbeing, and CBD with Foria's Kiana Reeves

INTERVIEW: On the podcast today I’m in conversation with Kiana Reeves. A somatic sex educator, pelvic care practitioner, certified doula, and Foria&apos;s Chief Education Officer. Kiana started her career in birth work as a full spectrum doula, working with mothers and families during birth, postpartum, abortion, and miscarriage. The more she studied, the more she realized society’s need for better education around female pleasure, intimacy, and sexual wellness from a holistic perspective. This realization sparked her passion for understanding the connection between wellness, sexuality, birth, intimacy, and the many cycles of change women experience during their lifespan. On the episode today we cover:the deeply rooted connections between mind and bodysomatic therapythe role that stress and emotions can play on our bodies and sex lifeunlocking arousaltips and insights on erogenous zones that we may not be aware ofhow we can use therapeutic products like CBD to enhance and facilitate connectionsMentioned Resources: Foria WellnessGet 10% off Foria with code: BEDSIDE at checkoutConnect with Kiana:@kiana.reeves @foriawellnessConnect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

INTERVIEW: Today I’m excited to welcome Courtney Brame to the podcast. Courtney is the founder of Something Positive for Positive People,  a non-profit organization and podcast series on a mission to dissolve stigma, improve mental health, and promote minimization around sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Courtneys own journey began after getting a herpes diagnosis himself.  After feeling left in the dark with healthcare resources, he began talking to others online, and soon realized the ways in which STI diagnoses had effects on mental health. On the episode today we cover how we can better have sexual health conversations, and in turn, how we can have deeper, more connected and authentic sexual experiences. Courtney also shares how we can become better allies around stigma in general, and cultivate a better mindset around sexual, mental health, and the reality of STIs.  As a quick disclaimer, we do touch on the subject of suicide in this episode. If you are sensitive or triggered around this subject please skip through (14:00 - 19:30). We also have resources below if you are or know someone who is struggling.  As you’ll hear in this episode, Courtney’s work is dedicated to destigmatizing the connections within the worlds of sexual and mental health. You are not alone. Mental Health Resources: Text ‘HELLO’ to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the National Suicide Lifeline. For LGBTQIA+ youth under 25, get 24/7 crisis intervention & suicide prevention lifeline support with The Trevor Project. Text ‘START’ to 678678 or dial (866) 488-7386.HSV Resources: Our episode with Emily Depasse : Herpes, Coldsores, and DatingConnect with Courtney Brame:@honmychestSomething Positive for Positive PeopleConnect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

Sexual Health is Mental Health with Courtney Brame

Today I’m excited to welcome Courtney Brame to the podcast. Courtney is the founder of Something Positive for Positive People,  a non-profit organization and podcast series on a mission to dissolve stigma, improve mental health, and promote minimization around sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Courtneys own journey began after getting a herpes diagnosis himself.  After feeling left in the dark with healthcare resources, he began talking to others online, and soon realized the ways in which STI diagnoses had effects on mental health. On the episode today we cover how we can better have sexual health conversations, and in turn, how we can have deeper, more connected and authentic sexual experiences. Courtney also shares how we can become better allies around stigma in general, and cultivate a better mindset around sexual, mental health, and the reality of STIs.  As a quick disclaimer, we do touch on the subject of suicide in this episode. If you are sensitive or triggered around this subject please skip through (14:00 - 19:30). We also have resources below if you are or know someone who is struggling.  As you’ll hear in this episode, Courtney’s work is dedicated to destigmatizing the connections within the worlds of sexual and mental health. You are not alone. Mental Health Resources: Text ‘HELLO’ to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the National Suicide Lifeline. For LGBTQIA+ youth under 25, get 24/7 crisis intervention & suicide prevention lifeline support with The Trevor Project. Text ‘START’ to 678678 or dial (866) 488-7386.HSV Resources: Our episode with Emily Depasse : Herpes, Coldsores, and DatingConnect with Courtney Brame:@honmychestSomething Positive for Positive PeopleConnect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

INTERVIEW: Today on the podcast I’m really excited to be in conversation with Lindsey Simcik. Lindsey is the co-host of the podcast series Almost 30, and I’m thrilled to have her on the show today to talk about her latest endeavor and passion project: The Sacredness of Being Single! Some might say that Lindsey is an expert at in-betweening — a term we dive into deeply on the show today — it’s what got her started on her podcasting journey and continues her curiosity in all things wellness, spirituality, and growth. On today’s episode Lindsey shares with Bedside what she coins as one of her most sacred times of in-betweening: the 6 year period in which she was single. On the show today Lindsey shares her personal story of finding her partner, but more importantly, finding herself along the way. We unpack the judgement and pressures around being single and Lindsey reframes for us how we can better begin to collaborate with our soul desires, redefine our need stories, and take back the narrative of the season of singlehood. On this episode we cover:Lindsey&apos;s 6 year long single periodNavigating an in-betweenDating yourselfCommon fears around being singleIdentifying our "need" storiesLiving a life of magnetism Leaning into the unknownThe power of rituals Mentioned Resources: Almost 30 PodcastSacredness of Being Single Solo EpisodeSacredness of Being Single CourseAaron Rose spirituality coachConnect with Lindsey:@lindseysimcikwww.lindseysimcik.coConnect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

Sacredness of Being Single with Lindsey Simcik

INTERVIEW: Today I’m excited to bring back guest and relationship & manifestation expert, Amanda Blair, to the podcast! If you haven’t already listened to the first episode with Amanda, Manifesting Love, I recommend starting there before getting into this episode. We lay a lot of groundwork for the conversation we have today as we delve deeper into the work behind manifestation, and finding lasting connections in the name of relationships and intimacy. This particular conversation with Amanda is something I can’t wait for you to listen to. Whether or not you are in relationship, calling in partnership, friendship, or casually dating this episode is for you. Amanda shares with Bedside her philosophies on co-creating connections with others and the universe, the slow sex and dating movement, manifesting your full list for a partner, and what filling your cup really looks like. There are so many nuggets of wisdom in this conversation and I hope this episode proves to be an expansive dialog for you — I know it was for me.In This Episode We Talk About:Amanda&apos;s new & old dating patternsSlowing down sex & datingCo-creating connectionManifesting your sex & dating ListDating portalsAttachment stylesBody & self-worthCalling in expanders for relationshipFilling your cupAmanda&apos;s rituals and routines for good sexKeep up with Bedside:www.thebedside.co@thebedsideConnect with Amanda Blair:https://www.amandablair.org/@xoamandablairBook a session with AmandaMentioned Resources:Manifesting Love To Be Magnetic Be sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

Manifesting Sex with Amanda Blair

INTERVIEW: Today&apos;s episode is a previously aired podcast from the Freedom Between the Sheets podcast where host, Jessica Biles, interviewed me about my journey starting Bedside and the Good Sex mission. I felt called to share this episode because not only do I share the beginnings of Bedside, but we delve into the sexual education system and a lot of timely dialog around disclosure, our wellbeing, and navigating ruts. We cover:Origins of BedsideSex education systemSTI and disclosureCreating a wellness teamSexual ruts Good sex mission Keep up with Bedside:@thebedsideThe ResourceConnect with Jessica Biles:Freedom Between the Sheets PodcastMentioned Resources:Sexapalooza worksheetBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

Navigating Sexual Ruts & Living a Life of Good Sex with Jessica Biles

INTERVIEW: Today on the podcast I am joined by my guest Amanda Blair, a relationship and manifestation expert, coach, and writer. Amanda has always had a knack for relationships and healing modalities and her ethos is simple and clear: she believes relationships are our biggest assignments and the place where all our work really shows up. Her goal and objective is to help individuals heal from their insecure attachment styles, past wounds, raise self worth, and start living authentically to call in their ideal relationship. On the show today we unpack Amanda’s own personal journey, the process of manifestation backed by neuroscience, cultivating magnetism, and so much more! I&apos;m most excited about this episode because we really get into the HOW — behind love, relationships, and creating a life beyond our wildest dreams. Oh, and grab a pen and paper!We cover:What manifestation can look likeUncovering your shadowsAttachment theory and stylesDiscovering self worth Unblocking Online dating Keep up with Bedside:@thebedsideThe ResourceConnect with Amanda Blair:https://www.amandablair.org/@xoamandablairBook a session with AmandaMentioned Resources:Book: AttachedTo Be MagneticBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

Manifesting Love with Amanda Blair

Bedside is a contemporary resource for purpose & pleasure driven sex. Each week on Bedside, you'll hear intimate interviews and explorations into modern day sexual wellness. Together we'll debunk powerful narratives and taboos while simultaneously celebrating the many and unique approaches to sex. All while keeping you safe, informed, continuously discovering, and of course having fun! Join our host and founder, Tatiana, as we delve into vital conversations about today's sex landscape.

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