120 - A Woman's Path to Independence - Knowing When to Quit, Starting Your Own Business and Taking Care of Yourself with Lisa
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RATED R Can you imagine going against the grain, defying societal expectations, and carving your own path in life? Rebecca's guest for this episode, Lisa, did just that. A successful entrepreneur who journeyed from being financially dependent, caught in an abusive marriage, to establishing her own prosperous venture, Lisa recounts her transformational life experiences. She also shares how she found the courage to leave her comfort zone, and why it's essential to recognize when something isn't working for you. Her story isn't just about entrepreneurial success, it's about resilience and...
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119 - Building Trust and Setting Boundaries: The Power of Communication and Intimacy in Acro Yoga with Natasha Hawthorn
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RATED PG-13 In episode 119, Rebecca explores Acro Yoga with Natasha Hawthorn, an advanced practitioner of the art. Acro Yoga is a form of yoga that involves performing poses and movements with a partner, and requires a high level of trust, communication, and personal growth. Bringing her wealth of experience to the discussion, Natasha gives us an insider's view into her personal journey of discovery and growth within this cooperative art form. The conversation highlights the critical role of trust, intuition, and calibration in the practice and Natasha narrates her unique experiences and talks...
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118 - Live a Life of Ease, Balance and Engagement in What Matters Most with Jamien Rose
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RATED PG-13 In episode 118, Rebecca speaks to Jamien about finding ways to calm our nervous system, finding bodily ease and balance, to help us fully live in the present moment. In particular, they explore how learning to connect with your body (physically, spiritually and emotionally) can be a very transformative healing experience. Jamien helps people feel safer and more at ease with their whole self (body, mind, spirit) to enable deeper engagement in their meaningful life activities. She works with clients using intuitive and light touch fascial body work, nervous system regulation,...
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117 - The Art of Seduction: Lessons for Entrepreneurs from a Courtesan with Rebecca Beltran
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RATED PG-13 In episode 117, Rebecca talks to creative entrepreneurs at the Unmistakable Creative Community about seduction in business. Following a podcast episode, the host invited Rebecca to a workshop with some of his listeners so that they could ask questions relevant to their own lives. The podcast and community is made up out of creatives looking to make a living out of their art and in this episode Rebecca explores various elements of successfully seducing someone with what you have to offer, while still being yourself, so that the process is as rewarding as possible for both...
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116 - Live Life According to Your Own Values and Regain Your Strength and Freedom Through Healthy Pleasure with Federico Langoni
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RATED PG-13 In episode 116, Rebecca speaks to Federico Langoni about different cultural interpretations of human touch, intimacy and values. Federico is a masseur in Argentina where he experiences the different treatment between Western and Latino clients. He explains how this reflects different value systems between Western culture and Latino culture. In this episode, explore what intimacy really means and how you can be intimate with someone and help them through a difficult time without any eroticism. Federico further emphasises the importance of letting emotions flow freely and not being...
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115 - Buenos Aires Tango Tours: Rethink Emotions, Materialism and Sexuality Through the Lens of a Different Culture with Sara Rose
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RATED PG-13 In episode 115, Rebecca speaks to Sara Rose, a tango coach and tour guide leader, about Argentina and how experiencing a different culture enhances your outlook on the world. This episode will make you rethink your view on materialistic wealth, time and the true value of human connection. Sara began her dance training at the age of 14, training in Classical Ballet. When she discovered Argentinian Tango in 1996, she fell in love with the art form, studying with every visiting instructor. In 1998, she started a successful career teaching, performing, choreographing and training...
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114 - Don’t Let the Past Define Your Future - Break Free from Trauma and Limiting Beliefs with Heather McAbee
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RATED PG-13 In episode 114, Rebecca and co-host, Shawn, talk to Heather, a transformational practitioner and healer, about how to rewire our brain so that past trauma no longer affects us today. Heather is the founder of Shifting Sands, a holistic healing practice in which she assists people in overcoming past traumatic experiences and helping them release themselves from negative generational patterns of behavior. In this episode, they discuss Heather’s process and what makes it effective when it comes to helping clients overcome their limiting beliefs, especially ingrained in them from...
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113 - Celebrate Letting Go, Discover True Pleasure and New Possibilities in your Life - Kundalini Awakenings with Scott Bryant-Comstock
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In episode 113, Rebecca talks to poet and podcaster, Scott Bryant-Comstock, about the impact of his Kundalini awakening on his life. They delve into the topic, exploring how Scott’s awakening happened and the potential consequences it may hold for you in your creative, spiritual and sexual life. Scott’s awakening happened after he sought out a masseuse to help release back problems he experienced after falling off a horse. During this time, and completely unprepared, he started going through intense out of body experiences which partly led him to writing poetry and eventually starting a...
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112 - Honor and Integrity in Open Relationships - A Male’s Perspective on Polyamory with Bruce
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RATED PG-13 In episode 112, Rebecca talks to Bruce about what it is like being polyamorous from a male’s perspective. Bruce shares his experience of dating and interacting with metamours, including opening up about his fears when it comes to being in multiple relationships and how to deal with the issues that inevitably come up. Rebecca met Bruce met at a sexuality workshop and both of them connected over the concept of ethical non-monogamy. When Bruce got into polyamory, an important consideration for him was keeping his honor and integrity. He wanted to be completely open and...
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111 - Establish Intimacy and Honesty in a Relationship with Sherry and Brian
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RATED R In episode 111, Rebecca talks to Sherry and Brian about establishing intimacy with your partner and being completely honest about your needs and desires. Influenced by her time in the army, Sherry’s strong sense of masculinity in her sex life led her to a Quodoushka workshop in 2019 where she wanted to explore her more feminine sexual self and learn more about being intimate and establishing a deep connection through sex. In this episode, she and her new partner, Brian, open up to Rebecca about obstacles in their relationship and sex life. Rebecca coaches them through aspects of...
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Rebecca shares three short, touching and unexpected stories with Rowan about her life right now.
It’s dedicated to my wonderful ex, Tom, and my touchingly creative friend Val.
“[This conversation] also has a great mix of authenticity, compassion and vulnerability. Your compassion for Tom after the fact really comes through, and it was very nice to hear his comment about how you really believe in and practice the authentic approach to relationships you espouse.”
“As for vulnerability, talking about breakups and what was going through your head before and after (i.e. thinking about how to put more energy into the relationship and then seeing the bright side that you can focus your life elsewhere) is a common part of a lot of relationships that end, I imagine, so it’s definitely something [other] listeners will be able to relate to.” - BETA listener group participant
“Thanks for listening to ‘Pleasure Central Radio’ hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. My guest / co-host today was Rowan. Today’s episode was written and researched by me, with technical production by me. I get significant creative feedback from my Beta listeners group, for this episode, special thanks goes to Tom, Eli, Bradley, and to the sweet couple who let me into their lives for an evening. Thanks also goes to Val D’Alessio for speaking her heart so that the rest of us can hear it and be affected by it.
And of course to you listening. This wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without you. I look forward to your company on the next episode.”
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Last Year’s House Concert for Rebecca Birthday, year 2020 (PCR Episode 047)
Val D’Alessio
Val specializes in music celebrating the joy of living from the heart. You can find more of her Joy and Passion Powered Folk Pop on a Country Blues Backroad music and inspirations here: http://www.valdalessio.com/
Mind, Body, and Soul - The Game for Any Couple
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