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Exactly what the "witch wound" is and where it lives in your body
The one thing Layla would change in the Catholic teachings
Why spiritual lies live inside our bodies as self-hatred
How spirituality impacts our ability to be a sexual being
What most people still don't understand about Mary Magdalene
Bio
Meggan Watterson is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Mary Magdalene Revealed. She is a feminist theologian with a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary.
Meggan is the founder of The House of Mary Magdalene, a spiritual community that studies the sacred texts left out of the traditional canon and practices the soul-voice meditation.
Her work has appeared in media outlets such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, HuffPost, TEDxWomen, and Marie Claire.
Meggan's most recent book, The Girl Who Baptized Herself, was recommended by Glennon Doyle in ELLE as "the book that kept me up way too late."
You can follow Meggan's work on Instagram and find her books, meditations, and offerings on her website. Follow Layla!
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00:00:45 - Guest introduction
00:02:36 - The moment the gospel of Mary Magdalene began transforming Meggan's life 00:05:40 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist
00:06:20 - Layla explains the messaging that Catholic scripture sends to women
00:12:32 - The shift in Christianity from fighting the unjust to enforcing it
00:19:41 - How distorted teachings contribute to loneliness and alienation
00:24:43 - A sovereign power exists within every person
00:26:36 - The one thing Layla would change in the Catholic teachings
00:33:00 - How experiencing rage helped Meggan finally return to her body
00:36:21 - The original definition of salvation
00:42:46 - We are only ever as far from our power as we are from our own embodiment
00:49:32 - Spiritual lies live inside our bodies as negative self talk and self-rejection
00:58:53 - Meggan shares her experience with self-doubt and a desire for external validation
01:05:18 - Layla shares the hallmarks of the Tantric tradition
01:17:37 - How spirituality impacts our ability to be a fully expressed sexual being
01:23:59 - It's easier to control men who don't have a power center outside of religion
01:30:15 - What most people still don't understand about Mary Magdalene
01:32:15 - A simple practice you can do right now to reconnect with the voice of love within you
01:43:09 - Conclusion
Shownotes
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Ian's definition of great sex and how you can bring it into practice
Why basic chemical attraction is part of what keeps couples together
How dating apps impact relational and sexual experiences
The number one key to Ian and his wife's sex life after 25 years together
A daily practice for men and one for women to enhance presence and pleasure
Bio
Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex therapist who works with individuals and couples on a range of relational issues that often lead to distress.
He's regularly featured as an expert in various media, such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Economist, and NPR, as well as contributes regularly on the topic of relationships for CNN.
Ian lectures frequently, with recent presentations for the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, the Ackerman Institute, Tony Robbins, Goop, and TED 2021, and is the New York Times bestselling author of She Comes First and the recently published So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex.
In addition to being a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Ian is certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and is also a member of the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA).
He's the co-founder and co-director of the Sex Therapy Program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, one of the oldest and most respected not-for-profit mental health training and treatment facilities in New York City.
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00:05:21 - Ian shares how his personal experience inspired him bring his work to the world
00:10:28 - The science behind how pleasure is created in the vagina through intercourse
00:15:53 - How sensual touch above the waist and communication impact sex and pleasure
00:16:59 - How to get a woman's desire going and enhance it throughout sex
00:24:25 - Ian shares his definition of great sex
00:31:18 - Layla explains what a recap after a sexual experience is and how it helps
00:33:00 - Ian and Layla drink MOOD SEX MAGIC
00:37:17 - How basic chemical attraction is part of what keeps couples together
00:39:45 - Can you create sexual desire if it was never there in the first place?
00:43:39 - Chemistry comes in all different forms
00:47:33 - Why porn is easier than partnered sex
00:55:54 - Ian shares what he sees as the biggest contributors to sexual issues
01:00:11 - How dating apps impact relational and sexual experiences
01:06:37 - The role willingness plays when it comes to sex in a long-term partnership
01:09:55 - The 3 different ways sex gets started
01:13:10 - The big key to Ian and his wife's sex life after 25 years together
01:13:56 - Conclusion
Shownotes
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Different ways we unknowingly leak our sexual energy in modern life
Key ways to begin rebuilding your sexual energy
How exchanging energy with your partner leads to increased pleasure
What obstacles men face in becoming multi-orgasmic and how to fix them
A simple practice to feel your Qi in less than 30 seconds
Bio
Lee Holden is a Qi Gong Master who has brought ancient tradition to the mainstream. He's the author of the bestselling book Ready, Set, SLOW and a PBS favorite with shows such as Less Stress, More Energy and Your Fountain of Youth.
Lee is the founder of Holden Qi Gong, an online education center for Eastern Wisdom.
You can learn more about Lee's work on his website and find him on Instagram:
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Timestamps 00:00:00 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist
00:00:51 - Guest introduction
00:02:11 - Discover the VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:05:30 - Sexual energy as the source of vitality
00:13:26 - When you can celebrate your power, you no longer have to hate yourself
00:14:41 - Transforming sexual energy into life force energy into spiritual energy
00:17:50 - Sexual energy is universal energy
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00:24:20 - Different ways we unknowingly leak our sexual energy in modern life
00:27:45 - Layla's shares her favorite question to take inventory of your stress
00:32:52 - When you're inspired about the future, you have more energy in the present
00:40:36 - Key ways to begin rebuilding your sexual energy
00:44:19 - How sexuality used to be part of prescribed medicine
00:49:54 - How exchanging energy with your partner leads to increased pleasure
00:52:42 - What multi-orgasmic means for men
00:58:34 - How Lee learned to become multi-orgasmic
01:02:03 - Layla's shares her story of how she learned to be multi-orgasmic
01:04:06 - What obstacles men face in becoming multi-orgasmic and how to fix them
01:06:34 - Why becoming multi-orgasmic is important for both the man and his lover
01:09:12 - Energy work can build a bridge so both partners feel in the mood
01:10:51 - How slowing down during sex heightens and amplifies sexual energy
01:11:59 - Lee shares a simple practice to feel your Qi in less than 30 seconds
01:15:08 - Conclusion
Shownotes
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How the American approach to pleasure compares to other cultures
Layla shares one of her favorite cemetery sex stories
The #1 way to get back into a sexual headspace
How to approach shame around your sexuality
Dr. Kate shares a take home practice you can use to connect with your body sexually
Bio
Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D is a Licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic) in California, Florida, New York, and Illinois. She's a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist ā Supervisor, and PACT III trained couples' therapist.
As the Founder of Modern Intimacy, a nationwide therapy practice, Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental, relational, and sexual health. Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving holistically in their lives.
Dr. Balestrieri is the author of What Happened to My Sex Life? A Sex Therapist's Guide to Reclaiming Lost Desire, Connection and Pleasure, and is the host of the Get Naked with Dr. Kate podcast.
You can learn more about Dr. Balestrieri's work on her website and find Dr. Balestrieri on Instagram: @drkatebalestrieri Timestamps 00:00:00 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist
00:00:55 - Guest introduction
00:01:54 - Discover the VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:04:39 - Dr. Kate's 2025 mid-year sex in review
00:05:20 - The top ways Dr. Kate sees people lose desire
00:08:40 - How the American approach to pleasure compares to other cultures
00:11:15 - Layla shares one of her favorite cemetery sex stories
00:13:54 - Layla and Dr. Kate drink MOOD SEX MAGIC Elixir
00:16:19 - Dr. Kate shares a deep dive into her work with sex and addiction
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00:20:27 - What it's like working with sex offenders in prison settings
00:25:04 - How better prevention can stop sexual violence
00:28:02 - The #1 way to get back into a sexual headspace
00:30:50 - How sexuality has changed from a cultural perspective over the last 20 years
00:32:11 - Dr. Kate's personal favorite thing about sex
00:32:54 - Dr. Kate shares her current sexual growth edges both personally and professionally
00:35:14 - How to approach shame around your sexuality
00:36:28 - Layla explains what it means to "eat shame for breakfast"
00:37:33 - Dr. Kate shares a take home practice you can use to connect with your body sexually
00:39:17 - Pleasure comes from within and you can access it anytime you desire
00:42:35 - Conclusion
Show Notes
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The difference between objective truth vs. your truth (a.k.a. how to stop arguing with your own assumptions)
A practical script for conflict that doesn't melt into blame soup
The Five A's of Requests (Ask, Acknowledgement, Apology, Action, Agreements)
How to repair trust and build integrity like it's a daily gym routine
Why "Do you want to be heard, helped, or held?" is the relationship cheat code
Men's work, shame alchemy, and the real work of becoming who you say you are
Bio
Andrew Horn is an entrepreneur, writer, and relational leadership coach whom Forbes calls "Dale Carnegie for the digital age." He grew his last company, Tribute, to eight figures in revenue and millions of users, landing on the Inc. 500, before stepping away to focus on coaching and transformation. He also co-founded Junto, a community for leaders to explore men's work and personal growth. Andrew has shared his insights on global stages including Conscious Capitalism, Summit Series, and Google Talks, and coaches founders and executives from some of today's most innovative companies, including Hinge, Casper, and Everyday Dose.
Learn more about Andrew's work ā on his websiteā , at ā Juntoā , and follow him on Instagram @itsandrewhorn
00:00 Truth hits like electricity: authenticity, curiosity, presence
01:01 Meet Andrew Horn and why "being right" is overrated
03:03 The Burning Man suitcase origin story
04:00 Take your business to the next level with my ā VITA⢠Coaching Checklist ā
05:31 "I love the sh*t out of you" - friendship, on record
08:07 Bad communication = hyperbolic criticism (why "never/always" backfires)
09:41 Learning to meet fire with skill (Non Violent Communication, ownership, objectivity)
10:56 Gestalt wake-up: three pillars to speak from your spine
13:40 The eye-contact exercise that turned truth into lightning
15:02 Coffee-machine confession: when honesty cracks reality open
16:09 Matrix moment: you don't meet people, you meet your story about them
19:16 Layla's jungle-cult nights and the psychedelic power of saying the uncomfortable thing
25:02 Choosing aliveness over being liked
27:49 Objective > subjective: the foundation of clean communication
31:16 Feelings at work and the "clear ask" example
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34:02 Curiosity as the antidote to mind-reading
39:46 Byron Katie and "everyone makes sense to themselves"
43:49 Boundaried vs. boundaryless and the sacred pause
47:45 "Violent" (charged) communication vs. objective language
51:10 Needs-based consciousness (OFNER) - a map out of reactivity
52:26 The Five A's of requests: Ask, Acknowledgement, Apology, Action, Agreements
58:24 Why agreements beat "good intentions" every time
1:00:55 Rituals that keep love alive: weekly check-ins & love dates
1:01:12 "Therapy speak" complaints - the pragmatic reframe
1:02:40 Integrity = knowing yourself, speaking the truth, and keeping agreements
1:06:37 Rebuilding integrity after breaches: deconditioning and working with shame
*Correction: Nonviolent Communication was developed by Marshall Rosenberg (not Marshall Goldsmith).
Shownotes
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How Shay's childhood taught her the impact trauma has on adult relationships
Why we have a tendency to draw in partners who are a perfect match for our wound
How to know if you're in a dead end dynamic in your relationship
The one question Shay asks herself when her inner saboteur comes up
The importance of loving your parts so they don't hijack you in destructive ways
Bio
Shay Aiyana is the best-selling author of Becoming the One and the founder of Rising Woman, a global community dedicated to self-healing, relational transformation, and spiritual embodiment. Her work blends somatic awareness, inner child healing, and grounded spiritual insight to guide millions through the landscapes of heartbreak, love, and personal rebirth.
With a writing style that is both poetic and piercingly clear, Shay weaves personal storytelling with practical tools to offer readers a deeply human, emotionally resonant experience. Her words are a balm for those who have been lost in self-abandonment, teaching them how to come home to themselves with compassion and truth.
Having grown up in foster care and overcome cycles of abuse, addiction, and heartbreak, Shay's teachings are not theoretical ā they are lived. Through Rising Woman, she has helped millions remember that healing is not about becoming someone else, but about reclaiming the love, power, and wholeness that was always theirs.
Learn more about Shay's work on the ā Rising Woman websiteā and follow her on Instagram ā @sheleanaaiyanaā
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Take your business to the next level with my ā FREE VITA Coaching Checklist ā
00:00:59 - Discover the ā VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification ā
00:02:29 - Guest introduction
00:04:39 - How Shay's childhood taught her the impact trauma has on adult relationships
00:07:30 - Why we have a tendency to draw in partners who are a perfect match for our wound
00:09:26 - How raising a child has helped Shay recognize adult attachment behaviors
00:13:01 - There are different levels of the expression of your wounds
00:17:04 - Why attachment and trauma wounds need to heal through relationships
00:21:24 - What is a healthy amount of healing that can be done in a relationship?
00:23:14 - How to know if you're in a dead end dynamic in your relationship
00:27:01 - A conversation that taught Shay she wasn't the partner she thought she was
00:29:31 - What it looks like to let your partner off the hook but still be self-responsible
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00:36:03 - How changing your self-approach to "I've got you little one" shifts everything
00:40:52 - How being honest about your hurt in the moment improves your relationship
00:46:30 - How bringing "death energy" to her husband deepened Shay's marriage
00:49:49 - The one question Shay asks herself when her inner saboteur comes up
00:52:31 - A breakdown of Shay's first book, Becoming the One
00:56:52 - Layla's biggest takeaway from this powerful conversation
01:01:43 - True mastery is loving your parts so they don't hijack you in destructive ways
01:04:40 - 4 pieces of wisdom Shay used to create a better life than she was born into
01:06:38 - Conclusion
Shownotes
What Sarah's awakening and transition into feminine magic looked like
What sacred feminine ceremony actually is
How Sarah's marriage was impacted by her awakening
Why women's true happiness lies in their connection to themselves
The hardest parts about learning the Priestess path
The process Sarah went through to overcome her witch wound
Bio
Sarah thought she was destined to have an "in the box" life after going to a top college, working in advertising and then creating a successful emotional eating company. All of that changed when Sarah was introduced to Ceremony. After hearing "you're not who you think you are" while sitting in Ceremony and feeling the nudge from the Goddess to become a Priestess ā she dove headfirst into training and ultimately became an Ordained Priestess.
Sarah has a way of making spiritual work incredibly approachable and reaches over 100,000 people all over the world. She works with doctors, lawyers, CEOs, stay at home moms, teachers, life coaches and healers. You can join Ceremony by joining the Living Temple, which Sarah co-founded with Kelly Taveras, to experience this work for yourself.
Learn more about Sarah's work on her website and Instagram @sarahjenks
Timestamps
00:00:45 - Guest introduction
00:04:01 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com
00:06:25 - Sarah shares what her awakening and transition into feminine magic looked like
00:11:02 - What is a sacred feminine ceremony?
00:13:43 - How Sarah discovered that her experience with the sacred feminine was real
00:14:32 - Discover the VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:15:57 - Sarah reveals how her transition into the sacred feminine impacted her marriage
00:19:53 - Layla and Sarah drink MOOD Sex Magic
00:20:44 - Explore the magic of MOOD SEX MAGIC⢠Elixir
00:22:56 - Women's happiness lies in their connection to themselves
00:25:04 - The rise of patriarchy correlates with the destruction of the sacred feminine
00:34:07 - The moment Sarah knew she was ready to commit to the sacred path
00:37:04 - What the High Priestess path actually looks like
00:40:31 - Sarah shares the hardest parts about learning the Priestess path
00:45:45 - The most important functions of a Temple in a community
00:48:17 - Discover your sexual potential inside VITA⢠Sacred Sexuality
00:51:46 - Humans have an entire brain center that only lights up in spiritual practice
00:57:45 - Sarah shares her favorite item on her altar
00:58:22 - Layla shares her favorite item on her altar
01:02:02 - The process Sarah went through to overcome her witch wound
01:06:50 - Conclusion
Shownotes
Terry's "grid" that reveals how your trauma shows up in relationships
The difference between individual empowerment and relational empowerment
Which quadrant of the grid Layla is on and how she got there
Why Terry calls our relationships our "biosphere"
Terry's best advice for shifting out of anger and into connection
A powerful guided boundary practice to follow along with
Bio
Terry Real is an internationally recognized family therapist, speaker and best-selling author committed to helping you build the lasting, loving relationships you deserve.
The author of four books, including the recent New York Times bestseller Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, Terry knows how to lead people on a step-by-step journey to greater intimacy and personal fulfillment.
His revolutionary approach to couples therapy, Relational Life Therapy (RLT), underpins all of his books, courses and teachings. RLT equips people with the powerful relational skills they need to make love work and cultivate authentic connections ā to themselves, each other and the planet as a whole.
A former senior faculty member of the Family Institute of Cambridge in Massachusetts and a retired Clinical Fellow of the Meadows Institute in Arizona, Terry has worked with thousands of individuals, couples and fellow therapists. His extraordinary ability to save couples on the brink of divorce garnered Terry the reputation of "the turnaround guy," and demand from other therapists to learn his RLT method skyrocketed.
To bring the remarkable results of RLT to as many people as possible, Terry established his Relational Life Institute. To date, thousands of mental health practitioners have benefited from a whole new perspective on couples therapy that has transformed their clients, their practice and their own relationships.
Terry is passionately committed to empowering us all with the essential relational skills for meaningful relationships.
Learn more about Terry's work on his website and take his FREE quiz.
Timestamps
00:00:56 - Guest introduction
00:01:12 - What Terry's book Fierce Intimacy taught Layla
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00:05:43 - Terry shares the work that inspired his grid
00:07:00 - Terry's "grid" that reveals how your trauma shows up in relationships
00:09:47 - Why we have a hard time centering our own self-esteem
00:11:21 - Terry gives a real life example of self-esteem
00:15:33 - How to get out of one down or one up on the grid
00:21:10 - Say whatever you have to say, but do it from the heart
00:23:55 - Individual empowerment vs relational empowerment
00:26:10 - Discover the VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:28:41 - Why Terry believes that our relationships are our biosphere
00:37:54 - Unlock your deepest pleasure with MOOD SEX MAGIC⢠Elixir
00:38:42 - Layla reveals which quadrant she is in on the grid
00:46:36 - What allowed Layla's pain and desperation to finally dissolve
00:48:52 - Terry guides Layla through an inner child exercise
00:57:45 - Discover your sexual potential inside VITA⢠Sacred Sexuality
01:01:38 - The mysticism of marriage
01:07:55 - How Layla chose to be happy no matter what her partner is doing
01:10:50 - Guidance on how to shift out of anger
01:15:44 - Terry guides Layla and listeners through a boundary exercise
01:20:53 - Take Terry's quiz to find out where you are on the grid
01:22:08 - Conclusion
Shownotes
Why the cervix alters your state of consciousness
How to move through a violation with your cervix
What basic cervical dearmoring looks like inside your body
The importance of understanding sovereignty in a relationship
The phases of dearmoring safely
Olivia's advice for reaching exquisite cosmic cervical orgasms
Bio
Olivia Bryant is the founder of Self:Cervix and creator of the Cervical Awakening Pathway ā a profound journey into the body, love and creative power through activating the cervix.
For over a decade, Olivia has explored the cervix as a portal to expanded sensation, deep emotional release, universal love and the integration of sexuality and consciousness.
With a background in sexology and somatic practice, she's guided thousands of women through transformative experiences that awaken intimacy, pleasure and the multidimensional intelligence of their bodies.
Learn more about Olivia's work on her website.
Timestamps
00:00:46 - Guest introduction
00:02:07 - How Olivia experienced her first cervical orgasm
00:07:25 - The cervix alters your state of consciousness
00:10:08 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com
00:11:39 - How Olivia vetted potential partners as a single woman
00:15:20 - You get to be responsible for exactly the kind of touch you desire
00:19:43 - How you move through a violation with your cervix
00:23:33 - How to dearmor the cervix to release pain
00:27:40 - Discover the VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:30:22 - When we surrender, our primal impulse flows through us
00:34:13 - What basic cervical dearmoring looks like inside your body
00:37:10 - The shadow of yin is a heavy energy
00:41:24 - Cervical orgasm influences the frequency you walk through the world with
00:41:58 - Olivia and Layla drink MOOD SEX MAGIC⢠Elixir
00:48:41 - The importance of understanding sovereignty in a relationship
00:52:45 - No matter where you start, you can reach the deepest self-love
00:53:19 - Discover your sexual and relational potential inside VITA⢠Sacred Sexuality
00:55:56 - The phases of dearmoring safely
01:02:22 - Olivia's advice for reaching exquisite cosmic cervical orgasms
01:05:39 - Conclusion
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Shownotes
What most people don't realize about the happiest couples
The difference between narcissistic abuse vs toxicity from trauma
How to never get ghosted again
What exactly relationship repair is and why it's important
Why repair is an ongoing practice
Four of the most important skills required to repair successfully
Bio
Baya Voce is a relationship repair expert helping couples fight better and make up faster.
She holds an MSW from Columbia University, is in ongoing supervision with Esther Perel and is trained and mentored by Terry Real. Baya's approach blends therapeutic depth with the practicality of coaching, teaching couples how to break destructive patterns, rebuild trust and come back together.
Baya collaborates with Columbia University, MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) and Rick Doblin on pioneering research into MDMA-assisted couples therapy. She also regularly speaks at SXSW, and with over 5 million views, her TEDx talk on loneliness highlights the often-overlooked impact of relational disconnection.
Learn more about Baya's work on Instagram @bayavoce.
Timestamps
00:00:45 - Guest introduction
00:03:56 - What led Baya to create a career out of relationship repair
00:08:37 - The social shift of perfection in coaching and leadership
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00:12:01 - What people don't realize about the happiest couples
00:14:35 - How a virtual world is challenging our human connections
00:19:08 - The difference between narcissistic abuse vs toxicity from trauma
00:22:47 - A question to ask yourself if you think you're in a manipulative relationship
00:27:20 - Why Baya chooses to stay in her marriage despite the challenges
00:31:14 - Most couples will experience disillusionment in their relationship
00:33:00 - A question to ask yourself to help shift out of victimization
00:33:47 - Discover the VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:39:29 - The end of a partner's capacity teaches you how strong you are
00:45:51 - How to never get ghosted again
00:50:57 - Explore the magic of MOOD SEX MAGIC⢠Elixir
00:55:23 - Baya explains the third pole of a relationship
01:01:50 - What exactly relationship repair is and why it's important
01:04:29 - The difference between perception and perspective
01:12:58 - Why repair is an ongoing practice
01:15:17 - Enhance your sensitivity and pleasure inside Crystal Pleasure
01:18:30 - Four of the most important skills required to repair
01:28:49 - Conclusion
Shownotes
How purity culture manifests in women's bodies and sexual experiences
Why a woman's pleasure is a gift to everyone around her
How ecstatic states purify and cleanse the soul
Why shame is actually the gateway to pleasure
A powerful practice that saved Dr. Kim's life
Why Jesus' ministry would not exist without the women who supported it
Bio
Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton is a speaker, writer, teacher and the founder of UNCOVER, a 7-figure global lifestyle brand focused on intimacy, pleasure and women's empowerment.
With a M.A. from Yale, a PhD, in-depth coaching training and many years of experience, Dr. Kim considers it a deep honor and pleasure to weave the intellectual side of empowerment, healing and intimacy work into embodied, playful pleasure practices.
Learn more about Dr. Kimberly and her work on her website and find her on all social media platforms @drkimberlyrosependleton.
Timestamps
00:00:48 - Guest introduction
00:02:49 - Layla shares her religious history
00:05:57 - Why Jesus' ministry would not exist without the women who supported it
00:09:32 - Religious conditioning is baked into our society
00:09:56 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com
00:12:55 - How purity culture manifests in women's bodies and sexual experiences
00:14:58 - The reality of women who follow the rules of purity culture
00:19:06 - An MRI study from Daniel Bergner's book What Do Women Want? proves that women silence their pleasure
00:26:29 - Discover the VITA⢠Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:30:40 - Pleasure is something all of us can access
00:37:51 - Dr. Kim shares a powerful practice that saved her life
00:40:30 - Why shame is the gateway to pleasure
00:42:30 - Explore the magic of MOOD SEX MAGIC⢠Elixir
00:44:09 - Why a woman's pleasure is a gift to everyone around her
00:44:51 - How ecstatic states purify the soul from Ritual Texts for the Afterlife: Orpheus and the Bacchic Gold Tablets by Fritz Graf and Sarah Iles Johnston
00:49:11 - A woman connected to her pleasure can do anything
00:52:25 - Dr. Kim shares why her good girl part had to experience a death to liberate her
00:57:29 - Why every woman needs to learn how to activate pleasure
00:57:35 - Enhance your sensitivity and pleasure inside Crystal Pleasure
01:01:27 - Humans were designed to play multiple notes in life
01:02:24 - Discover Dr. Kim's free course Harlots and Heretics
01:02:40 - Dr. Kim shares about her experience inside VITA Coaching
01:08:05 - Conclusion