Welcome to Sex, Drugs, & Soul—where the sacred gets spicy, the healing gets real, and the self-discovery comes with a side of mischief. I’m Kristin Birdwell—author, mystic, tantrika, story doula, and professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound. For years, I thought I had to choose between my wild, rebellious nature and my deep spiritual calling. Turns out, the magic happens when we embrace and integrate the two. This podcast is where we break the rules, shed the shame, and ...
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78. A Squirrel, A Bomb, & The Politics of Laughter with Comedian Tony Casillas
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1:01:27Send us a text In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul, I talk with stand-up comedian Tony Casillas about the courage it takes to be funny when the truth isn't always comfortable. We unpack how personal experiences, from strict religious upbringings to flawed sex education, inform the jokes comedians tell and the deeper truths behind them. From bom…
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77. Sex Work, Modern Dating, & the Madonna-Whore Complex: A Peek Inside the Male Psyche with Sexologist Coral Osborne
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51:37Send us a text In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul, I chat with certified sexologist Coral Osborne. Our paths crossed in Austin at various events, and I've been impressed by her advocacy for men and the valuable insights she shares online on topics such as dating, intimacy, and authentic relating. We also share stories from our lived sex work e…
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76. Psychedelics, Finding Purpose in Pain, & The Creative Process: Alex Ruiz on Art as Alchemy
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1:03:20Send us a text What if the darkest night of your soul (ego) was actually a canvas? Emmy award-winning artist Alex Ruiz joins me for a raw, riveting ride through depression, psychedelics, and creative resurrection. From The Simpsons and Beauty and the Beast to sacred ceremonies with peyote, Alex shares how he went from burnout and suicidal ideation …
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75. Turned On & Unapologetic: Rewriting the Rules of Porn with Afterglow CEO & Founder Lilly Sparks
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52:41Send us a text What if porn could actually deepen your intimacy, spark real connection, and help you reclaim your pleasure without shame? In this rebellious and radically honest episode, I sit down with Lily Sparks, the visionary founder and CEO of Afterglow, an ethical porn platform created by women. We dive deep into what it means to be turned on…
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74. From Relationship Roommates to Ravished: The Hot Monogamy Prescription with Dr. Diane Mueller
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57:06Send us a text So many of us are craving deeper intimacy, but no one ever taught us how to actually talk about sex, desire, or what turns us on. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Diane Mueller for a conversation about what it takes to keep passion alive in long-term relationships. We get into the truth about libido (hint: it’s not just hormones), …
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Send us a text This episode is dedicated to Larro! Love you, brother. Let's roll... *** In this tender and truth-soaked episode, I open up about my journey with grief after losing a dear friend who left this world far too soon. It’s raw. It’s real. Emotional AF...and wrapped in love. I talk about the gut-punch of loss, the wild ride of emotions tha…
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72. Tantric Daddy Energy? Dennis Hull Delivers
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1:09:26Send us a text In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dennis Hull, a trauma-informed coach and tantric practitioner, to explore healing through vulnerability, masculine-feminine dynamics, and the art of emotional connection. We discuss tantra as a path to empowerment, the role of safe spaces, and how practices like BDSM can support healing when gro…
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71. The Science + Soul of Shadow Work with Danielle Massi
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56:05Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Massi for a deep dive into shadow work, unpacking what it really means to face the hidden aspects of ourselves. Our conversation moves through personal stories, common misconceptions, and the quiet power of self-awareness as a catalyst for healing. Together, we explore the emotional complexit…
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70. Love Lessons and Kitchen Confessions with Chef Carlos
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59:16Send us a text From the art of cooking to navigating modern dating, we explore how creativity, relationships, and personal transformation all intertwine. Ghosting, breakups, and life’s big questions come to the table as we uncover the lessons hidden in failure, the wisdom from ancient civilizations, and the power of self-discovery. No topic is off-…
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69. Relationship Anarchy: Loving Outside the Lines with Sage Drennon
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1:03:00Send us a text Are traditional relationship structures limiting your personal freedom? In this episode, Kristin and Sage dive deep into Relationship Anarchy, Non-Monogamy, and the power of Love Without Rules. From exploring the transition between Polyamory and Relationship Anarchy to Breaking Free from Relationship Patterns, this conversation chall…
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68. Stop Sabotaging Your Miracles: The Subconscious Sh*t Keeping You Stuck with Dr. Sharnael
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44:59Send us a text Let’s get one thing straight — you’re not broken, but your subconscious might be running the show... and sabotaging the sh*t out of your miracles. In this raw and revelatory episode, Dr. Sharnael goes deep into the hidden programming that's messing with your health, your relationships, and your money flow. From childhood trauma and g…
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67. Brainwaves & Breakthroughs: Dr. Ron Nathanson Unlocks the Brain’s Potential with Neurofeedback & Psychedelics
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55:17Send us a text How can we heal from the traumas of our past? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Ron Nathanson discusses his approach to holistic health, combining chiropractic care, neurofeedback, and emotional release techniques. He reflects on the lasting effects of generational trauma, the body’s innate wisdom, and the healing potential of ps…
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66. Beyond the Bottle: Emily Bonds on Anxiety and Addiction
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1:07:48Send us a text In this candid conversation, Kristin chats with Emily Bonds. They explore the intersection of mental health, addiction, and personal transformation. Emily reflects on her struggles with anxiety, how alcohol became her escape, and the life-changing moment that set her on the path to sobriety. They also shed light on parenting challeng…
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65. Soulful Sexuality: Healing From Religious Trauma & Embracing Authenticity with Ann Russo
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49:21Send us a text Purity culture, religious trauma, and societal expectations have shaped how we view sexuality and relationships. Ann Russo joins us this week to challenge these narratives, exploring self-discovery, non-monogamy, and the power of authenticity. They discuss the impact of shame, the healing potential of kink and BDSM, and the importanc…
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64. Redefining Creativity & Making Life Art with Kristen Chicol
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1:24:34Send us a text In this heartfelt conversation, Kristin and Kristen dive into the messy, beautiful world of creativity. They talk about the challenges of overcoming personal blocks, the magic of collaboration, and the vulnerability that comes with putting your art into the world. Sharing stories from their journeys in music and comedy, they reflect …
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63. Messy, Magical, & Meaningful: Your Story & Your Cycle with Lunden Souza
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1:05:37Send us a text Join Kristin and Lunden Souza, a Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, podcast host, and member of the NABA community, as they explore the beauty in life’s messiness and the wisdom of embracing their natural cycles. Together, they dive into how aligning with their energy levels can transform chaos into clarity, spark creativity, and inspire …
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62. From Fentanyl Tragedy to Spirit-Tingling Feels with Kim Hodous
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50:40Send us a text In this heartfelt conversation, Kristin and Kim Hodous explore the emotional journey of grief, particularly after the loss of Kim's son, Rob, to fentanyl poisoning. While Kim has spoken for large corporations like Walmart and Toyota, she now shares her journey of speaking to her son on the other side. Kim shares how she learned to co…
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61. Embodied Empathy: A Journey Through Dance and Bondage with Cyrus Wild
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48:47Send us a text Join Kristin & Cyrus Wild as they explore the powerful intersections of movement, trust, and personal growth. From the fluid rhythms of Zouk dance to the intense dynamics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the art of Shibari, they explore how these practices shape our connection with others and ourselves. With a focus on community, aftercare…
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60. Rebel with a Cause: Austin Tice on Courage, Consistency, and Catalysts for Change
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58:15Send us a text Are you on the hero's journey of pursuing more? Join Austin Tice and Kristin on a deep dive into self-discovery, entrepreneurship, and growth. This episode unpacks the transformative journey of building NABA—a heart-centered, revolutionary community and social wellness platform geared to transform every aspect of your well-being. Aus…
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59. Lessons in Love: Motherhood, Boundaries, and Self-Worth with Talia Schneiderman
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1:00:15Send us a text In Episode 59, Kristin and Talia Schneiderman explore the multifaceted journey of motherhood, personal growth, and the complexities of love and loss. Talia opens up about her transition from a business partnership to establishing her personal brand, Talia Talks, and the power of storytelling. The conversation touches on the emotional…
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58. Surrendering to Seasons: How to Embrace Growth & Healing with Nadia Yakan
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1:14:37Send us a text In this episode, Kristin and Nadia Yakan dive into the interconnectedness of nature, spirituality, and personal growth. They explore the significance of seasons, the importance of surrendering to life’s changes, and how embracing both light and darkness within ourselves leads to healing. The duo also discusses the power of dreams, fu…
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57. From Wrestling Champion to Emotional Healer with Candice Michelle
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58:46Send us a text Candice Michelle, a former WWE champion, shares her journey from wrestling stardom to emotional healer. She discusses overcoming anxiety and panic attacks, the power of perspective, and the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energy. By sharing her experiences, Candice inspires listeners to embrace life's challenges as opp…
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56. Coming Out as a Psychic with Helena Herndon
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45:35Send us a text Helena Herndon is a trauma-informed intuitive reader, teacher, and spiritual consultant. In her sessions, she combines psychic reading, human design, evolutionary astrology, past lives, psychosynthesis, the law of attraction, masculine/feminine polarity work, and more. Watch the full episode here. We explore… — Discovering, claiming,…
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55. Flexing After Cancer with Tricia Totten
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1:12:47Send us a text At 59, Tricia Totten is a wife of 30 years, mother of two wonderful adults, fitness enthusiast, and a breast cancer survivor who shares her life experience in an effort to help others navigate a cancer diagnosis and other life setbacks. In this episode, Tricia and I share how cancer has impacted our lives in different capacities. Wit…
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54. Create a Pleasure Practice with Jade Bryce
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1:03:08Send us a text Jade Bryce is a love, intimacy, and relationship coach. She helps people create safety, gently release trauma, shift narratives, and open to more Love. She is also the host of the podcast Untamed & Unashamed. We explore how... Chaos can often be mistaken for chemistry in love. Radical self-love is foundational for healing and growth.…
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53. Exploring Death, Psychedelics, & Book Writing with Eleanor Evans Medina
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57:53Send us a text Eleanor Evans Medina is a formally trained marriage and family therapist turned spiritual teacher. A nature lover, an avid meditator, and a manifestor. She is a mindset, business, and somatic coach. A writer, a death doula, a sister, a friend, and the CEO of The Makaranda Method. Watch the episode here. Summary In this conversation, …
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52. Wit and Wisdom with Shamanka Sister Marie Coveley
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1:33:35Send us a text Marie Coveley is a spiritual teacher, an activator of frequencies, an alchemical decoder, and a recruitment officer for the New Earth way-showers! Her work comes in many forms: online power sessions, power vlogs, meditations/activations, and international retreat space-holding in Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa. Her mission is to a…
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51. Finding Meaning for Addiction, Pain, & Grief with Jenn Reno
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54:05Send us a text Raised between a self-sustaining farm in Montana and the inspiring beauty of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Jenn Reno’s connection with the natural world and Mother Divine was developed at a young age. On her journey of self-discovery from overcoming child and adulthood trauma, addiction, and living with severe chronic pain for over twenty y…
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50. Working On Turning My Nikes Into Slippers with C.R. Herro
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1:09:52Send us a text This is my most vulnerable episode to date... My ex and I discuss why we live in different states and explore three pillars of happiness: self-care, boundaries, and community. I also share insights and stories about how I felt as if I'd fumbled the gift of our relationship and decided to start ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. We expl…
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49. Blending Science, Spirituality, & Sacred Sex with Samantha Charles
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51:10Send us a text I met Samantha Charles at a yoni casting ceremony. Yes, you read that right! It was such a beautifully connective and healing experience, and I am grateful she accepted the invitation to come on the podcast! In this episode, Samantha shares her journey into the realm of sacred sexuality and how she intertwines the divine and the tabo…
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48. Heartsongs & Healing with Iridessa Blossoms
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1:01:12Send us a text Join Iridessa and Kristin as we chat about childhood trauma and family dynamics, healing exercises, heart songs, and Egypt takeaways. Iridessa Blossoms is a healer, as a body and fitness movement specialist. She is a Reiki Master with numerous fitness certifications, from dance to barre to yoga, aerial art forms, pole dancing, and mo…
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47. Booze, Relationships, & Integrity with Ella Parlor
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1:57:34Send us a text Ella Parlor is a marketing powerhouse whose campaigns have yielded over a billion dollars in sales globally. She is a Founding Partner of EP Consulting, podcaster, speaker, real estate investor, and the author of the best-selling book “High Tolerance.” Ella’s SEFPh[pronounced seff] Philosophy encourages and empowers leaders to find s…
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46. Choosing Faith over Fear with Veronica Kelly
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1:00:46Send us a text Veronica Kelly shares some wisdom mic drops on this episode! Veronica is a self-love and freedom master coach with specializations in yoga, meditation, and emotional freedom techniques (EFT). I am BEYOND grateful to call her my new sister and friend. In a short period of time, she has opened up possibilities and connections while hel…
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45. Cosmic Orgasms, Anxiety Ahas, & Nature’s Tarot
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38:28Send us a text Rules? Never fancied ‘em. This week, y'all get a two-fer ala doing things according to the beat of the Kristin drum. That means, two new episodes after a four-month hiatus! (Evidence of my attachment style? Listening to myself? Creating from overflow versus overwhelm? You tell me! ;) ) In this solo episode, I pull an oracle card befo…
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44. Sacred Sex Ed with Author, Intimacy Mentor, & Muse Leola
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1:08:12Send us a text Leola is the author of Sacred Sex Ed, which launches TODAY. Buy it here. I initially discovered Leola at an Austin Tantra Festival, and I was so drawn to her energy. She later popped up on a women’s group chat, which led me to her pleasure priestess training. I love how Leola shows up and what she offers in the world. On one of her r…
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43. Madam Big Bertha and a Historic Brothel
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1:10:36Send us a text After discovering Emma, The Historical Harlot, on TikTok, I followed my curiosity and set up a tour and interview. In this episode, I chat with Angel, who manages Miss Laura’s Social Club & The Visitor’s Center of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Join us as we explore the ins & outs of a historical brothel. AI Summary This conversation explores…
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42. Integrating Human Design into Dating, Intimacy, & Sex with Jamie Clark
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1:11:40Send us a text Jamie Clark is a trauma-informed facilitator who integrates human design with inner child work. If you’re curious about human design, have dipped your toe into it, or want to know how to integrate it into dating, intimacy, and sex, this episode is for you! Jamie currently offers 60 or 90-minute Human Design sessions, and her next gro…
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Send us a text A snippet from Chapter 12 in Sex, Drugs, & Soul. SummaryIn this conversation, Kristin reflects on her journey of self-discovery and breaking free from a toxic relationship. She explores themes of self-worth, inner desires, and the courage to choose a different path. Through her introspection, she realizes the importance of being true…
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40. Letting Go & Trusting the Writing Process
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6:20Send us a text In this conversation, Kristin Birdwell discusses the process of writing her book and the various attachments she had to release along the way. She shares how she had to let go of her plans to finish writing in Paris due to COVID-19 and instead found inspiration in Costa Rica. Kristin also talks about releasing attachments to traditio…
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39. Astrology, Spirituality, and Quantum Leaping with Joy Bronner
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1:03:33Send us a text Talk about a woman who lives up to her name… JOY Bronner. Joy, a fellow Taurus Queen adventurer, and I worked together on a recent BMW tour, and when we first met, I felt an instant synergy. In this episode, she shares a little about her religious upbringing and how she started exploring spirituality before breaking down the basic ch…
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38. A Possible Explanation For Those ATM Receipts From a Former High-End Escort
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1:03:48Send us a text After beginning her career working in a top-six management consulting firm then marrying, having children, and getting divorced, to better support her family, Mary Landgraf found herself drawn to the adult entertainment industry as a stripper, high-end call girl, and madam. Mary uses the wisdom she gained through her 15 years of lovi…
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37. Married Guy Confessional (Part 2)
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1:00:58Send us a text My friend and 'Married Guy' confessed to me that there are a lot of things guys want to say aloud but can’t these days... and he wanted to say them. This is part TWO of a two-part episode covering his relationship with sex, being in a sexless marriage, becoming a sugar daddy, and an 'unspoken war on sex.' And heads up, if he sounds f…
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36. Married Guy Confessional: Analog Porn, Vanilla Sex, & Spicy Affairs (Part 1)
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50:53Send us a text My friend and 'Married Guy' confessed to me that there are a lot of things guys want to say aloud but can’t these days... and he wanted to say them. This is part one of a juicy two part episode covering his relationship with sex, being in a sexless marriage, becoming a sugar daddy, and an 'unspoken war on sex.' Listen to discover wha…
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Send us a text In this episode, Kristin explores the healing power of memoir writing and provides tangible tools for overcoming writing fears and outlining a memoir. She emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of one's story and shifting from victimhood to empowered creation. Kristin also discusses the role of memoir in leaving a legacy and c…
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34. People, Boundaries, and Predators...Oh, My!
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1:19:21Send us a text In this conversation, CR and Kristin discuss the importance of boundaries in relationships. They define boundaries as clear rules and expectations for interactions with others and emphasize the individual nature of boundaries. They explore different types of boundaries, including mental, emotional, material, conversational, physical,…
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33. Sex Dungeons and Sugar Daddies with Palmar Kelly
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55:12Send us a text In this conversation, Kristin interviews Palmar Kelly, a screenwriter, actress, and sex worker. Palmar shares her journey into sex work, starting with a Craigslist ad that led her to a strip club. She then transitioned into being a sugar baby, finding empowerment and creative inspiration in her experiences. Palmar and Kristin discuss…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Kristin shares a story about encountering a modern-day caveman in a ghost town in West Texas. This experience leads her to reflect on the importance of following one's inner directive and living an authentic life. She explores the challenges of accessing the inner directive in a noisy and consumer-driven world. …
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31. Fiction Author Geeta Schrayter on Creativity, Motherhood, & Spirituality
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42:12Send us a text This episode warms my heart! Geeta & I touch on… Souls Traveling in Groups Books Being Evergreen Self-Judgement, Comparison, & Growth Within Creativity Geeta’s Creative Process Writing as a Form of Meditation The Upcoming NANO (National Novel Writing Month) Writing Spicy Novels Under a Pen Name Traditional Publishing & Self-Publishin…
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30. A Conversation with My Confidant in a Maximum Security Prison
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1:11:58Send us a text Chris has been incarcerated for 23 of his 39 years and is currently serving a life sentence. His complete story is traumatic and jarring, yet, also offers healing, insights, and transformation. During this conversation, we journey on: His Journey as a Troubled Adolescent The Death of His Mother & Processing Grief While Locked Up Gett…
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Send us a text Listen to discover how God/Universe/Source speaks to me through bugs. (Yes, bugs!) I also explore altered states of consciousness via sensual touch and interactions with extraterrestrials. Hope you enjoy this episode! Connect with Kristin: Inner Circle Email List Instagram TikTok Want to support the…
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