179: Psychonauts and Sexonauts: Exploring Consciousness, Sex with God, and the Regenerative Energy of Pleasure with Susan Bratton

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Bratton, the “Intimacy Expert to Millions,” for a powerful conversation on grief, pleasure, sexual liberation, and lifelong vitality. We begin with how to hold rage and overwhelm without losing access to joy, and expand into how pleasure regulates the nervous system and restores power. Susan shares her work on ageless sexuality, orgasmic expansion, desire in long-term relationships, and why generosity — not performance — is the key to reigniting intimacy. We explore entheogens, radical honesty, and the idea that sexual literacy is a deeply agentic act in a culture shaped by repression.An uncensored conversation on pleasure as medicine, erotic agency, and the regenerative power of intimacy.In this episode you’ll hear:00:00 Intro: Grief, Rage & Why Pleasure Is Essential08:13 Sexual Repression, Agency & the Documentary Behind Closed Doors18:59 Entheogens, Orgasm & Collective Connection33:10 Why Desire Fades & How to Reignite It42:04 Yoni Massage, Generosity & Moving Beyond “Duty Booty”50:04 Affairs, Accountability & The Erotic Work of Vulnerability55:34 Sensate Focus, Expanded Orgasm & Training the Nervous System for PleasureTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTSusan Bratton, known as the “Intimacy Expert to Millions,” is a passionate advocate for lifelong desire, connection, and ageless sexuality. She is the co-founder and CEO of Personal Life Media, Inc., publisher of the Better Lover 💋 brand of heart-connected lovemaking techniques, bedroom communication skills, and regenerative sexual wellness programs, as well as The20, LLC, a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance vitality and libido. A best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs — including Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, Ravish Him, The Passion Patch, Hormone Balancing, and Hot To Trot — Susan is a sought-after speaker who has appeared on ABC, CBS, and NBC, and is frequently one of the most downloaded guests on top podcasts worldwide.LINKS FROM THE SHOWSusan Bratton – official website - https://susanbratton.com/Visit https://betterlover.com/ for yoni massage resourcesVisit https://orgasmicintercourse.com/ for free techniquesBooks by Susan Bratton:→ Relationship Magic - https://a.co/d/66E2aex→ Hormone Balancing - https://a.co/d/0iUM22Il→ Hot To Trot - https://a.co/d/03ltlH8zTwitter / X: @susanbrattonInstagram: @susanbrattonLinkedIn: @susanbrattonUPCOMING EVENTS:Exhale Femme Ketamine Retreat - March 12-15, 2026 at Malibu, CAGuided ketamine ceremoniesSomatic practicesGroup medicine workIntuition trainingPattern interruption + protection workWANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Awakening: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningErotically Undone: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/EroticallyUndoneSensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundaysBig Cat Energy: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy

In this episode, I sit down with Suzannah Weiss to explore how eroticism and pleasure can be cultivated while living with chronic pain and illness. We unpack the cultural myths that normalize women’s suffering, how pain and fatigue impact libido and orgasm, and what it means to stay connected to pleasure when the body isn’t cooperating. An intimate, grounded conversation on listening to the body, redefining sex beyond performance, and reclaiming erotic agency in all seasons of health.In this episode you’ll hear:00:00 Intro02:50 Chronic Pain, Libido, and Erotic Truth06:06 Eve’s Curse and the Myth of Women’s Pain08:13 PMS, Power, and Cultural Backlash16:08 Medical Gaslighting and the Cost of Not Being Believed31:50 The Myth of the Elusive Female OrgasmTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTSuzannah Weiss is a writer and psychotherapist focused on sexuality, relationships, and women’s empowerment. She is the author of Subjectified, a memoir-manifesto on ending objectification, and Eve’s Blessing, a personal, political, and spiritual exploration of reclaiming pleasure where women have been taught to accept pain. With over 8,800 published articles, her work has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. Through her writing and therapy practice, Suzannah challenges cultural myths about women’s bodies and invites a more liberated, pleasure-affirming relationship with sexuality.LINKS FROM THE SHOWSuzannah Weiss – official website - https://suzannahweiss.com/Books by Suzannah Weiss:→ Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject - https://a.co/d/66E2aex→ Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain - https://a.co/d/blrgCBeTwitter / X: @SuzannahWeissInstagram: @SuzannaWise (W-I-S-E)WANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Awakening: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningErotically Undone: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/EroticallyUndone****Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundaysBig Cat Energy: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy

In this episode, I sit down with erotic leadership expert Kimi Inch to explore how conscious kink mirrors psychedelic journeys through ego death, altered states, and deep surrender. We dive into power dynamics, archetypes, and how resistance, shame, and desire can all be transformed into intimacy and healing. A playful, provocative conversation that redefines kink as a path to liberation and embodiment.In this episode, you’ll hear:00:28 Intro02:44 Enter the Kink Queen07:37 First Lingerie, First Dungeon19:20 Safety in Surrender31:15 Eros vs. Ego40:11 Feeling More Than Touch52:23 The Power of Not SurrenderingTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTKimi Inch is an intimacy coach and conscious kink guide who helps people unlock their erotic energy and step into their most powerful selves. With over 20 years of experience in Tantra, sacred sexuality, and somatic therapy, she has worked with thousands of clients worldwide. Her work has been featured on platforms like The Oprah Winfrey Network, SXSW, Princeton University, and Nightline. As a sensual alchemist and sex-positive educator, Kimi creates safe, playful spaces for people to explore hidden parts of themselves and discover new pathways to healing and pleasure.LINKS FROM THE SHOWKimi’s Instagram @kimiinch10% off Kimi's upcoming workshop in October: https://andmorepresents.com/ref/Drcat/WANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes:learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays

In this episode, I sit down with Harvard-trained fertility expert Gabriela Rosa to talk about the real truth of conception, from myths about infertility and IVF success rates to the emotional impact of grief, trauma, and stress. We explore fertility as a shared responsibility between partners and how to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy. Honest, practical, and deeply vulnerable, this conversation offers hope and actionable steps for anyone on the fertility journey.In this episode, you’ll hear:00:27 Intro09:04 Fertility as a Shared Responsibility14:02 Global & Cultural Perspectives17:07 Spiritual & Biological Bypassing24:38 Overreliance on IVF39:03 Navigating Motherhood & Career Transition41:50 Facing Grief & Learning Equanimity56:19 Practical Advice: Pretend You’re Pregnant Now1:02:16 Differential Obstacles & Individualized SolutionsTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTGabriela Rosa is a fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, entrepreneur, and Harvard University–awarded scholar. She is the founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute, the world’s first fully virtual holistic fertility clinic, where she leads a team of specialists serving patients worldwide. Rosa has educated over 140,000 couples in more than 110 countries and is recognized as a leading authority on overcoming infertility and recurrent miscarriage through her integrative methodology. She is also the host of the TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa™ podcast.LINKS FROM THE SHOWGabriela’s Podcast: https://talksexpodcast.comThe Rosa Institute: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/WANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays

Psychotherapist and educator Dee Dee Goldpaugh joins me to explore how psychedelics can support survivors of sexual trauma in reclaiming pleasure, embodiment, and power. We unpack eroticism as a life force, the stigma of pleasure in healing spaces, and the nuance of recovered memories during psychedelic journeys. This episode is a deep dive into love, safety, and the nervous system, reminding us that joy isn’t a luxury; it’s essential to our collective healing.In this episode, you’ll hear:00:27 Intro07:32 The Censorship of Pleasure in Psychedelic Spaces11:26 Redefining Erotic Relationships and Power17:22 Are You Healed Enough to Help Others Heal?23:38 Leisure vs. Pleasure and Capitalist Disconnection41:43 The Six Stages of Psychedelic Healing48:36 Love as Spiritual PracticeTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTDee Dee Goldpaugh is a psychotherapist, educator, clinical supervisor, consultant, and leading voice in the development of psychedelic integration psychotherapy, specifically with survivors of sexual trauma. Goldpaugh is a facilitator of ketamine-assisted retreats for both couples and individuals and has taught and published widely on psychedelics and sexuality, trauma, gender, and spirituality. A frequent presenter at international conferences and trainings, Goldpaugh lives in Woodstock, New York.LINKS FROM THE SHOWDee Dee’s Instagram: @deedeegoldpaughDee Dee’s Website: https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com/Buy Dee Dee’s Book, Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality here:Simon & SchusterSimon & Schuster UKAmazonBarnes and NobleInner TraditionsBAM! Books-A-MillionBookshop.orgWANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes:learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays

Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent and author of The Art of Receiving and Giving joins me for a powerful conversation on intimacy, boundaries, and self-trust. With decades of experience in body-based healing, Betty shares simple yet profound insights on how we give, receive, and relate. Whether you're partnered or solo, this episode offers fresh perspective on connection, consent, and reclaiming your authentic desires.In this episode you’ll hear:00:27 Intro13:19 Nuance in Consent and Touch15:15 When 'Yes' Doesn’t Mean Perform27:56 Trusting Your Inner “No”38:57 Owning Your Sexual Expression54:44 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing?THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTDr. Betty Martin is a retired chiropractor, surrogate partner, and renowned educator with over four decades of experience in therapeutic touch and somatic practices. She is the developer of the Wheel of Consent, a groundbreaking framework for understanding the dynamics of giving and receiving, applicable in both touch and non-touch settings. As the author of The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, Dr. Martin has trained professionals around the world and now mentors practitioners across a range of disciplines, including psychotherapy, sex education, and bodywork.LINKS:https://www.wheelofconsent.org/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BettyMartinWANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningExhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhaleLove and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeatherErosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

Author and Rosebud Woman founder Christine Mason joins me to explore what it means to live erotically and powerfully through every stage of womanhood. We dive into her work on aging, agency, and discernment—from embracing our sensuality at any age to navigating later-age motherhood with clarity and choice. Christine shares insights from The 9 Lives of Women, breaking down cultural narratives around sex, aging, and reproductive freedom. We also discuss the importance of body rituals, intergenerational healing, and how staying embodied can support a vibrant, empowered life well into elderhood.In this episode you’ll hear:00:27 Intro07:45 What does it really mean to age erotically?17:41 You Are All Your Ages at Once20:37 Let Your Future Self Guide You Back to Joy27:56 Motherhood, Choice, and the Shifting Narrative44:23 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing?49:18 The Joy of Growing Older (And Why You Won’t Want to Go Back)THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTChristine is a six-time founder and CEO, with a deep interest in women's wellness and the liberation of all people. She's a futurist, a yogi, tantrika, mother of 4, and grandmother. She's the author of Reverence (2021), The Nine Gifts (2020), The Invitation (2018) and Body Love, as well as 5 other books, and the co-founder a meditation center and medicinal farm on Hawaii. She's appeared on radio, tv, print and podcasts (from NPR to Vogue to TEDx), speaking to entrepreneurship, freeing the mind and body, activism and sexual and intimate wellness. French, German. MBA, Phi Beta Kappa Northwestern University. PhD student in Philosophy and Consciousness at CIIS. She splits her time between the farm (with the chickens, cats and goats!) and Mill Valley, CA.LINKShttps://rosewoman.com/pages/the-team?srsltid=AfmBOoqRofBJeBkLzxh4fRWZUEiLe7-O4EnYFs8UB1AchqssClBVwBmwhttps://christinemariemason.com/https://rosewoman.com/products/the-9-lives-of-woman-sensual-sexual-and-reproductive-stages-from-birth-to-100?variant=46367720210686https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lives-Woman-Sensual-Reproductive/dp/B0F2CGTYV4170: Menopause Transitions and Plant Medicines with Dr. Suzanne GilbergWANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningExhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhaleLove and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeatherErosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

In this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics, I dive into the deliciously tangled dance between love, power, money, and self-worth in modern relationships. I’m joined by my dear friend and powerhouse, Michelle Pound — a love, money, and pleasure mentor who helps men find their queens and women rise into the goddesses they were always meant to be.Together, we explore how cultural conditioning around success and validation shapes the way we love, the hidden ways we outsource our safety to others, and how longing and financial dynamics can quietly erode intimacy. We also dive into the art of reclaiming our emotional power — and why true love begins when we choose ourselves first.In this episode you’ll hear:00:28 Intro01:19 Girl Boss Burnout and the Fantasy of Being Saved02:28 What Are We Really Seeking04:05 Power Imbalances: Where Are We Giving It Away?16:46 Money, Masculine/Feminine Dynamics, and Relationship Power37:20 Healing the Fear of Receiving50:43 Choosing Yourself (Even When It’s Hard)THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTMichelle is a mentor in love, money, and pleasure, guiding men and women who are ready to have it all — deep love, high-level success, and a life that turns them all the way on.Through private mentorship, transformational coaching containers, and immersive in-person experiences, she helps men find their queens and empowers women to rise fully into the goddess they were always meant to be.As a Shibari artist and curator of sacred, sensual spaces, Michelle creates experiences where the body becomes a temple and every moment is an initiation into deeper power, presence, and pleasure.LINKS171: Peter Pans, Wendys, + Love as a [email protected] MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningExhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhaleLove and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeatherErosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

The Peter Pan archetype—why it’s so damn fun, how it sparks playfulness and passion in relationships, and when it starts working against us. From lover boys and lover girls to the shadow side of avoidance, we explore how to embrace the magic without losing ourselves. Is it love, or just a beautifully wrapped distraction? Tune in for insights on balancing spontaneity with emotional depth, so you can cultivate relationships that are both exciting and fulfilling.In this episode you’ll hear:01:32 Why This Episode Almost Never Made It03:19 The Peter Pan Archetype—Flirty Fun or Red Flag?08:26 How Archetypes Help Us Grow in Love12:06 Keeping Romance Alive: The Art of Flirting & Creativity15:56 Are You the Peter Pan or the Wendy in Your Relationship?19:06 Are You Dating the Person or the Fantasy?24:19 Breaking Free from Repeating Patterns in Love28:29 Your Invitation to Play, Love, and GrowLINKS FROM THE SHOWBig Cat Energy (BCE) - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energyWANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningExhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhaleLove and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeatherErosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

Menopause is a transition every woman goes through, yet so much of it is misunderstood. This week on Sex Love Psychedelics, I sit down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg to explore the emotional, physical, and hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. From navigating changes in libido and intimacy to the emerging role of psychedelics in symptom relief, we break the stigma and bring the science. Because when it comes to aging, sexuality, and well-being, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s liberation.In this episode you’ll hear:00:27 Impact of Fires in Los Angeles09:42 Meeting Dr. Suzanne Gilberg10:43 The Perimenopause & Menopause Rollercoaster21:40 Spotting the Early Signs of Perimenopause25:05 How Hormones Shape Your Sex Life34:09 Psychedelics for Women’s Health44:51 Hormone Therapy—Making Informed Choices for Your HealthTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTSuzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN, integrative medicine practitioner, and fierce advocate for women’s health. Blending Western medicine with holistic healing, she empowers women to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, knowledge, and vitality. As the Chief Medical Correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Suzanne is on a mission to revolutionize the conversation around aging, hormones, and self-care—one candid, science-backed, and empowering discussion at a time.LINKS FROM THE SHOWBig Cat Energy (BCE) - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energyhttps://www.facebook.com/askdrsuzanne/https://themenopausebootcamp.com/course/certification-course/https://twitter.com/askdrsuzannehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrsuzanne/https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@askdrsuzannehttps://www.youtube.com/user/askdrsuzanne/videosWANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningExhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhaleLove and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeatherErosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale