Episode 13: Dr. Chris Donaghue

In this episode, we interview James Sias host of the “Practicing Polyamory” Podcast. We chat about how he ended up creating 3 podcasts, as well as his experiential advice to anyone interested in starting a podcast themselves.

In this episode, we talk with sex therapist and Sluts and Scholars podcaster Nicoletta Heidegger. MA, MEd, LMFT. An education enthusiast, Nicoletta gives us her experience going through her undergraduate and master's programs in education, psychology, and therapy with an emphasis on sex and sexual health. 

In this episode, we are joined by producer, photographer, and director Holly Randall. With over 20 years of professional experience in the porn industry, Holly tells us about her career, her work towards dismantling the misconceptions of the industry, and some advice for those interested in getting into the field.

In this episode, we have the esteemed Dr. Melody Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist teaching at the University of Colorado Denver, where we discuss the intersections of sexuality and race and her experience working in academia. Along the way, we talk about the many different challenges she and her clients have faced throughout these historic times in the African American community.

In this episode, we are joined by the “Cheating on Fear” podcast hosts, Beatrice and Dante! We get a closer look into their own non-traditional relationship and an in-depth look into the creation of their podcast and pseudonyms.

In this episode, we continue our interview with sex educator, author, and artist Midori. We learn about the moment she took the leap to become a full-time sex educator. Midori tells us about writing “The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage”, and how the book that was expected to flop turned out to be an international success. Midori spills the honest reality of becoming a sex educator and advises someone interested in taking the plunge.

In this episode we interview sex educator, author, and artist Midori. We get an inside scoop at how her path to becoming a sex “edu-tainer” was driven by creativity, authenticity, and making mistakes. Dubbed by Dan Savage as the “Supernova of Kink”, Midori has created an extensive career. She is known for her artistic installations and performances, being the author of “ The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage”, and her classes on female dominance.

In this episode with the Sexual Health Alliance’s Director of Clinical Education, Dr. Chris Donaghue, we take a deep dive into his influences and what it means to stay on top of an ever-changing field. Dr. Chris Donaghue also provides valuable advice for finding out what it is you want to be doing for a profession.

In this episode with Dr. Zhanna, we discuss the many reasons for her decision in pursuing a career in becoming a sex scientist. She also shares what a sex scientist is and what it is to understand humans and their sexuality as a scientist.

In part 2 of this episode, Dr. Justin Lehmiller shares the business side of being a Sex Researcher where we discuss how he started his own podcast, how he decided to write his book “Tell me What You Want” and how he turned his blog into a business. Along the way, we discuss the importance of having multiple streams of income and Justin offers advice for anyone wanting to write about sex or start their own blog.