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...
info_outlineWhat do chiropractics and sexual performance have to do with each other?
Rebecca and one of her occasional lovers, who also happens to be a chiropractor, talk frankly and personally about their own journeys with physical and sexual health and share many of the best strategies they know for recovering and thriving again.
Rebecca talks with Dr. Bradley about a few common causes of sexual dysfunction, focusing on how to treat the root cause instead of treating the symptom. They especially explore how having a healthy lifestyle and a strong circulatory system with enough volume (aka hydration) is crucial to great arousal, great erections, and great pleasure.
Dr. Bradley explains easy techniques to improve circulation, which is a natural way to improve hard-ons (equally applicable to women’s clitoris). In the second half of the episode, Dr. Bradley answers listeners’ questions about improving erections, orgasms, and sexual pleasure regardless of age.
Once you realize how important good circulation is to great sex (and performance), you will ALSO be scrambling to put into place some of these great tips to help increase your own pleasure.
Guest Details
Connect with Dr. Bradley Franklin
Bio
Dr. Franklin is a passionate chiropractor. He was awarded Top Clinic Intern out of his class of 80+ graduates. After completing his chiropractic education at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri in 2009, Dr. Franklin came home to Silverdale, Washington to establish his dream Chiropractic practice.
Educating his community about the benefits of chiropractic care is a major driving force behind his success. With this goal in mind, he holds a monthly event called ‘Connecting the Dots on Health’, helping attendees understand the source of pain and health problems, providing them with an opportunity to ask pressing questions about their health, debunking myths and teaching stretching techniques that would help with blood flow.
A lifelong patient himself, Dr. Franklin has personally experienced the difference chiropractic adjustments make as part of a healthy lifestyle. He truly endeavors to “save the world one spine at a time!”
If you are inspired to join Bradley for a free educational monthly event to learn more about how to keep your body in excellent alignment, thrive, and enjoy life, he would love to meet you in person!
The next event is July 19th at his chiropractic office in Silverdale, Washington. See the show notes for a link to his website or to contact him.
Think about this:
-Viagra has its benefits… AND here is where it can get you in trouble and erect a barrier to a deeper connection with your partner
-Blood circulation is an important factor for great pleasure and great erections. Explore natural ways of improving your blood flow:
1. Hydration
2. Cold water submersion
3. Keeping active
4. Treating any back pain or other pain
5. Effectively deal with your stress (letting it build chronically will dampen your sexual response over time)
-During sex, if you are not in the moment (i.e. distracted or stressed), there is a higher chance of losing a connection (and usually losing the erection!) and struggling to have an orgasm. This applies to the female genital anatomy too!
-What is your lifestyle like? What is your sex life like? Do you think there are any correlations?
-“The healthier you are the better sex you have. The more you are stressed out and in survival mode, the less likely your body is to have potent, powerful, enjoyable sex.”
-Are you living your authentic self? Are you struggling to have your hierarchal needs met? This prevents you from prioritizing pleasure.
-Your face, lips, and groin area have the most concentrated nerve endings for sensual pleasure – a natural, evolutionary part of our existence. Not shameful.
-Feeling shameful about your sexuality, often due to socio-environmental factors, can stand in the way of a fulfilling sex life.
-When it comes to sexual pleasure, age does not matter.
-Remember that you’re in control of your body, you tell it what to do.
Keep Exploring
Listen to Episode 093, about a poly birthday party in which Bradley is featured on.
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CREDITS
Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. Thanks to the guest for this episode, Dr. Bradley Franklin.
Technical production by Creators Abroad (Catharina Joubert).
If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important?
There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine!
I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.
PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com
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