The Wright Conversations

Discover something new about your sexuality, mental health, or relationships. Go from confused to curious to connected while having conversations in this shame-free space. This is the club where everyone who is tired of pretending to be “normal” comes to learn, experiment, and play. Screw the norms, and unlearn shame and out-dated stigmas. Freshen up your perspective on sex, love, and wellness so that you can upgrade your life into the one that was meant for you. Stop squeezing into other people’s suffocating restrictions, and live up to your authentic self. Through monologues and conversations with fantastic humans, we’ll discuss monogamy, non-monogamy, undoing traumas, working up your libido, vaginal health, self care, polyamory, masturbation, asexuality, coming out, gender, arousal, depression, and anxiety - and plenty more. No matter who you are, you’re embraced here. The LGBTQ+ community is celebrated here. Rachel Wright, LMFT, hosts this show. She is a non-monogomous, queer, psychotherapist who is also a New Yorker. You might have heard about her work in NY Times, Shape, or Cosmopolitan Magazine. Scream less. Screw more.

Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April 02/07/2024

Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April Amy Baldwin is a sex and relationship coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, certified sex educator, lead educator for überlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy was voted Sexpert of the Year in both 2022 and 2024 within the pleasure products industry. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats. April Lampert is a certified sex educator who has been a sexual pleasure pioneer since 2008, educating people around the globe about sex toys and sexual health and wellness. She is co-owner and Chief Sales and Partnerships Officer of Hot Octopuss, one of the most innovative and inclusive sex toy brands today. April is an industry personality, mentor and was Woman of the Year in the pleasure products industry in 2016, Sexpert of the Year in 2024, and has dedicated her life to the business of sexual pleasure. April uses her fun-loving attitude, worldly experience, and quick wit to help normalize the conversations around sex and inspire more pleasure for everyone. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by The Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert to talk about what Shameless Sex means, who the Shameless Sex book is for, and the importance of sharing accurate information around sex. We also talk about how shame shows up in our lives, learning to accept and love ourselves, and normalizing experiencing shame. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:46] A bit about Amy. [04:17] A bit about April. [06:42] Shameless Sex. [10:31] The Shameless Sex book. [21:58] Notable interviews. [28:36] April’s words of wisdom. [32:07] Amber’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “It really does start with you.” [17:01] “No one gets to determine who you are as a sexual being or who you should be as a sexual being.” [32:25] “Shame can show up in so many ways.” [34:19] Connect with Shameless Sex Website: . Instagram: . TikTok: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/29809903

Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill 01/03/2024

Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy is a licensed psychologist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Sexual and Gender Health. She has advanced training in Gottman Method couple therapy, and emotionally focused couple therapy. She specializes in sexual health and relationships, and owns her own private practice in Minnesota. She is the co-author of the book, Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships. Jennifer A. Vencill, Ph.D., is a board-certified clinical health psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, practicing primarily in Mayo Clinic's Menopause and Women's Sexual Health Clinic and Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill to talk about changing terminology around libido and desire, how to talk about libido differences in relationships, and the importance of education. We also talk about the misconceptions around desire stereotypes, sex therapy vs couples therapy, pain and libido, and how to deconstruct our sexual script. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:25] A bit about Lauren and Jennifer. [04:58] Libido and desire. [06:40] Differences vs mismatched. [09:50] How libido differences manifest. [13:24] Starting the conversation. [17:44] Zombie facts. [23:44] The importance of education. [24:56] Is non-monogamy a good solution? [29:48] Sex therapy or couples therapy? [37:19] Libido and pain. [38:34] Deconstructing our sexual script. Quotes: “There’s not usually one person that’s the problem.” [12:55] “Pain is a big underlying factor for many people.” [37:41] Connect with Lauren Fogel Mersy Website: . Instagram: . TikTok: . Connect with Jennifer Vencill Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/29297128

Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris 12/20/2023

Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris Sydney Harris Bio Sydney Harris is a Sexuality Educator, with expertise in psychology and mental health, gender studies, human sexuality, empowerment through education, and animal-assisted therapies and interventions. She runs the social media page, Clitoriscious, and is the host of the Clit Talking Podcast. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Sydney Harris to talk about how she started with non-monogamy, her first non-monogamous experience, and unlearning romantic expectations. We also talk about Sydney’s breakup, mental health struggles, and lessons she has learned from her experiences. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [04:15] How to: Non-monogamy. [07:14] Sydney’s first time. [10:00] The academic approach. [13:35] The group experience. [26:02] The romantic love condition. [30:03] The breakup. [34:15] Lessons learned. [42:51] Sydney’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “Take the time to use the right pronouns.” [22:38] “There’s a difference between adjusting behaviors or adjusting who we are.” [32:39] “Listen to your body and trust what it’s telling you.” [43:08] Connect with Sydney Harris Website: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/29108313

Ep. 84 A Conversation About Shame and Addiction with Rev Rucifer 12/13/2023

Ep. 84 A Conversation About Shame and Addiction with Rev Rucifer The guest speaker in this podcast episode is Rev Rucifer. Rev has achieved recognition in their field for their expertise and contributions to the exploration of personal growth and self-expression. They have dedicated their career to breaking free from societal conditioning and erasing the stigma surrounding shame and addiction. Rev’s credentials include extensive training and experience in the field of erotic energy work and BDSM practices. They are known for their ability to create a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their desires and emotions without feeling constrained by shame or societal expectations. Through their work, Rev promotes conscious consumption and mindful choices, encouraging individuals to spread love and embrace their true identities. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Rev. Rucifer to discuss shame and addiction. Rev. Rucifer, an erotic energy worker and BDSM practitioner, shares how they help people remove shame and embrace a conscious connection with their pleasure and sexuality. The conversation explores the heaviness of these topics and how they can bring levity and light to them. Tune in to gain insights on living a fully expressed and abundant life by embracing your true self. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:04:49] Creating a new identity. [00:09:29] Our culture and shame. [00:13:24] Numbing pain and addiction. [00:18:34] Conscious consumption and substance use. [00:23:30] Creating Safe Spaces for Exploration. Quotes: · 00:02:40 - "I was the girl at the sleepovers that was like teaching all the other little kids like how to connect, how to suck your first dick." · 00:03:25 - "And life literally threw me into a sex club." · 00:09:43 - "If you have shame, you share shame." · 00:13:34 - "and we will numb it with drugs and alcohol and perfectionism and working and shopping and eating and fill it with whatever you need to fill it with so that you don't feel that pain." · 00:21:10 - "I do need a break from life and I'm consciously going to smoke this joint and check out for the next two hours because that is what is going to feel best for me and my life." · 00:25:05 - "Healing happens together and in community." Connect with Rev Rucifer Website: Instagram: X(Twitter): Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/29044638

Ep. 83 A Conversation About Erotica with Dr. Lyndsey Harper 12/06/2023

Ep. 83 A Conversation About Erotica with Dr. Lyndsey Harper Lyndsey Harper, MD is a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Medicine. She is also a board-certified OB-GYN that specializes in helping patients with low libido and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Harper is a Fellow of the International Society for Women's Sexual Wellness and has dedicated her career to bringing awareness, education, and resources to both physicians and patients about these very common, but rarely discussed issues. A native Arkansan, Dr. Harper earned a BS in Microbiology from The University of Arkansas, then attended The University Arkansas for Medical Sciences to earn her MD. Dr. Harper completed an OB-GYN residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where she worked in a private practice for seven years. She is now an Ob-Gyn Hospitalist at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas. In addition, Dr. Harper is the founder and CEO of Rosy, a women’s health company that connects women to evidence-based resources for decreased sexual desire. Rosy’s mission is to alleviate the silence and shame that surrounds women’s sexual dysfunction and to provide women with the help they deserve. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lyndsey Harper to talk about the glaring lack of education around vaginal health, how erotica links to health, and granting ourselves permission to explore ourselves. We also talk about encouraging age-appropriate conversations, the natural journey of exploration, and how erotica can be used as a tool to improve their sexual wellbeing and relationships. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:32] A bit about Dr. Harper. [06:48] The lack of education around vaginal health. [11:19] The link to erotica. [13:10] What is erotica? [16:45] Why reading erotica evokes feelings of cheating. [19:05] Independent exploration of self. [23:52] How parents could encourage the exploration of self. [31:32] The natural journey of exploration. [37:21] Dr. Harper’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “Women’s health wasn’t built by women. It was built by men, and they are going to build for things that rise to their list of priorities.” [10:09] “We’re all wired differently.” [35:23] “You can use erotica as a tool.” [38:37] Connect with Dr. Lyndsey Harper Website: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources Rachel's listeners to get a FREE month of a Rosy Silver Membership: Code: RACHELWRIGHT ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28851358

Ep. 82 A Conversation About Living with an Eating Disorder with August McLaughlin 11/29/2023

Ep. 82 A Conversation About Living with an Eating Disorder with August McLaughlin August McLaughlin is a journalist, author, and host/producer of , which was named “one of the best sex podcasts you should be listening to” by Romper, and one of the top feminist podcasts by Bellesa. Her articles and expertise have been featured in Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, O: The Oprah Magazine, DailyOM, Forbes, Shape, and more. August has presented for TEDx Women and the Centers for Disease Control headquarters, ghostwritten hundreds of works for gynecologists and physicians, and participated in orgasm fMRI research at Rutgers University. She’s also a trauma-informed certified sex educator with related expertise in eating disorders and ADHD. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by August McLaughlin to talk about August’s journey from body dysmorphia to a full-on eating disorder, the burden of living with an eating disorder, and taking steps towards recovery. We also talk about how eating disorders affect our sex lives, how vulnerable people could get drawn in to diet culture, and hear August’s words of advice for those in the struggle. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:19] A bit about August. [02:09] August’s eating disorder history. [05:25] Dysmorphia to disordered eating. [11:52] The burden of living with eating disorders. [15:48] August’s recovery. [18:54] Sex and eating disorders. [22:01] Where is August now? [30:30] August’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “The whole system is right there if you’re vulnerable to it.” [08:37] “We don’t need to be commenting on each other’s bodies.” [10:56] “Keep going and take it a day at a time.” [31:42] Connect with August McLaughlin Website: . Instagram: . LinkedIn: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28832828

Ep. 81 A Conversation About The Reality of Being on Reality TV with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind 11/22/2023

Ep. 81 A Conversation About The Reality of Being on Reality TV with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind Nick Thompson was a main cast member on Love is Blind Season 2. After his experience on the show, he co-founded the UCAN Foundation, providing mental health and legal services to Reality TV cast members before, during, and after production. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Nick Thompson to talk about his experience being a Reality TV cast member, how real Reality TV is, and how it could be more relatable. We also talk about how the shows must follow a specific narrative, the mistreatment of cast members, and UCAN’s work towards making Reality TV production more ethical. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:20] A bit about Nick. [04:51] Why Nick got on Reality TV. [08:55] What is sold vs what is real. [12:19] The production of the experiment. [16:41] Making a show more relatable. [20:01] Maintaining a story arc. [26:57] Mistreatment of cast members. [30:13] Nick’s advice to prospective cast members. [33:18] Nick’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “It’s the same level of experiment as the Squid Games.” [12:47] “Everyone is going to have a different experience.” [26:07] “Until you actually go through it, you don’t know.” [31:14] Connect with Nick Thompson Website: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28640403

Ep. 80 A Conversation About Everything Vaginal Health with Priyanka Jain 11/15/2023

Ep. 80 A Conversation About Everything Vaginal Health with Priyanka Jain Priyanka Jain is the Co-Founder of Evvy. She has always been passionate about leveraging data to improve outcomes for women. She spent the past four years as Head of Product at pymetrics, where she focused on building algorithms to make hiring more fair, efficient, and transparent. Priyanka is also a spokesperson for the UN Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign, Chair of the Acumen Fund’s Junior Council, and she is on the Innovation Board for the XPrize Foundation Priyanka holds a BSc from Stanford, where she was a Mayfield Fellow and President of Stanford Women in Business. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Priyanka Jain to talk about the missing research into vaginal health, the vaginal microbiome, and the lack of education. We also talk about the products aimed at improving vaginal health, the Evvy tests, and how Evvy is helping to unlearn the faults in sex education. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:05] A bit about Priyanka. [08:44] What is the vaginal microbiome? [12:54] The lack of knowledge. [17:32] The truth about vaginal health products. [21:47] What does the Evvy test do? Quotes: “To this day, we are diagnosed on average 4 years later than men for over 770 diseases.” [03:32] “Water does a great job down there and you don’t need a lot more than that.” [18:47] Connect with Priyanka Jain Website: . LinkedIn: . Instagram: . TikTok: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28621078

Ep. 79 A Conversation About Empowerment Through Ethical Adult Content with The Jelly Filled Girls 11/08/2023

Ep. 79 A Conversation About Empowerment Through Ethical Adult Content with The Jelly Filled Girls Queer couple Sasha and Alessia quickly rose to the top of the world’s largest erotic platform as the . Within a year of their debut, they amassed over 50 million views with multiple award nominations for their work. The pair have received worldwide recognition and praise from the IA+ community, with supporters spanning across every continent, for their contribution to queer visibility and the authentic representation of what some WLW intimate relationships are like. Their mission is to elevate the standard of adult content by showing viewers that quality, authentic, passionate, and respectful content is more enjoyable to consume than mainstream productions widely catered to the male gaze, all while giving representation to a neglected WLW audience. They pride themselves in the rare creation of adult content made by women, for women. They have since further expanded into other platforms that continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by The Jelly Filled Girls, Alessia and Sasha, to talk about their venture into adult content, creating empowering content, and some of the lessons learned from their content creation. We also talk about the nature of ethical adult content, exploring adult content as a teen, and promoting ethical adult content in sex education. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:39] About the Jelly Filled Girls. [02:31] Getting started in adult content. [06:04] Not showing their faces. [07:48] The empowerment of creating content. [10:24] Lessons learned. [14:18] Cultivating internal courage. [17:39] Ethical adult content. [21:09] Consuming ethical adult content. [23:53] The accessibility of adult content. [31:40] What would the ideal age be to access ethical adult content? [36:52] Words of wisdom. Quotes: “What’s really going to make a difference on a human level is when you pay for your content.” [20:58] “People are always going to find a way to consume porn.” [26:47] “Porn is entertainment, not education.” [29:36] “Try to do the right thing by consuming your porn responsibly.” [37:15] Connect with The Jelly Filled Girls Website: coming soon TikTok: . Instagram: . Threads: . OnlyFans: . LoyalFans: . Twitter: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28545362

Ep. 78 A Conversation About EMDR with Rebecca Kase 11/01/2023

Ep. 78 A Conversation About EMDR with Rebecca Kase Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor, EMDR Consultant & Basic Trainer, and owner of Kase & CO, providing comprehensive EMDR and trauma training for psychotherapists. She is the author of Polyvagal informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed approach to healing. She began her career as an MSW working with children and adolescents. She has worked in community mental health centers, nursing homes, private practice, shelters, crisis centers, community-based work, and internationally. She has been teaching in professional and academic settings since 2009. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Kase to talk about how to approach EMDR therapy, using EMDR to find the source of our nervous system activation, and when it’s time to consider EMDR. We also talk about the importance of taking care of our neurobiology, why nervous system activation doesn’t need a significant trauma to be traumatic, and how EMDR has shown promising outcomes in other fields. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:21] A bit about Rebecca. [01:59] What is EMDR? [06:51] When to look for an EMDR expert. [09:45] Identifying the source of the symptoms. [17:55] When is EMDR helpful? [19:32] What to look out for. [24:06] Rebecca’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “Everybody could benefit from EMDR.” [07:11] “Our nervous system can be activated by so many different things.” [14:16] “Your nervous system is at the heart of your entire experience.” [20:23] “The more you can befriend your neurobiology, the better life is going to be.” [24:30] Connect with Rebecca Kase Website: . . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28466702

Ep. 77 A Conversation About Turning Life's Challenges Into Opportunities with McKenna Reitz 10/18/2023

Ep. 77 A Conversation About Turning Life's Challenges Into Opportunities with McKenna Reitz McKenna Reitz is a TEDx speaker who challenges men and women to reframe life’s challenges into gifts and opportunities so they can pursue their purpose with clarity and confidence. After losing all her hair due to Alopecia, McKenna uses her journey of having this autoimmune disease to help others overcome the loss in their life by resetting the mindset of their “loss” into growth and opportunities in their lives. Teaching AP Psychology and coaching varsity volleyball for the past 18 years, McKenna resides in Toledo, OH with her husband Greg, and two beautiful daughters, Karsen (10) and Maddox (7). For her expertise, McKenna has been featured in Forbes, Woman’s Day, Yahoo! News, U.S. News & World Report, Good Housekeeping, VeryWellFamily, MindBodyGreen, Global Woman Magazine, Thrive Global, Healthy Women, Medium, Love What Matters, and featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Good Morning America, Good Morning Washington, theList, Wake Up With Marci, Ticker News, and Cheddar News. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by McKenna Reitz to talk about holding space for grief and seeing the opportunity in the grief, learning to release the control, and the most common struggles that people experience on this journey. We also talk about the importance of believing in yourself, letting go of comparisonitis, and McKenna shares her words of wisdom for those going through tough times. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:15] A bit about McKenna. [05:52] Grieving and seeing the opportunity. [14:48] Learning to release the control. [21:42] The most common struggles. [27:04] Believing in yourself. [31:03] McKenna’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “We’re so afraid to talk about what we’re going through.” [22:37] “You need to reach out and ask for help.” [31:51] “It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s going to take some time, but start looking for those silver linings.” [32:33] Connect with Website: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28314725

Ep. 76 A Conversation About Being a Sex Worker & Producing Sex Parties with Goddess Gem 10/11/2023

Ep. 76 A Conversation About Being a Sex Worker & Producing Sex Parties with Goddess Gem Gem is a queer pro-domme BDSM educator, and marketing and events professional. She is a regular party producer at Hacienda, a community that celebrates sexuality, educates the curious, and creates opportunities to meet new friends and lovers. As a BDSM lifestyler, Gem is passionate about sex positivity. Her mission is to take the principles of sex positive lifestyles like healthy communication, self-expression, shame-busting, and radical acceptance and share them with the world. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Goddess Gem to talk about the stigma she faced leaving the corporate world for sex work, FemDoms and Dungeons, and finding clients. We also talk about the logistics of producing sex parties, working through clients’ fears and shame, and Gem’s important takeaways about sex work and sex parties. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:28] A bit about Gem. [02:09] Getting into sex work. [07:07] The stigma. [08:58] Leaving the corporate world. [14:27] FemDom and dungeons. [16:56] Finding clients. [18:32] Working through fear and shame. [20:02] Getting to where Gem is now. [27:29] Producing sex parties. [29:18] The vetting process. [33:49] The truth about sex work and sex parties. Quotes: “It’s not free to do BDSM a lot of the time.” [05:13] “One thing that you have to accept, being a sex worker based out on the internet marketing themselves, is that you’re going to get outed at a certain point.” [08:14] “Our community is not just about sex, it’s about community.” [26:45] “Everyone knows what they’re doing, and that’s what makes it work.” [32:54] “Sex work is work. We are doing our jobs, and we should be respected like anybody else.” [34:22] “If you have anxiety, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be there.” [36:29] Connect with Website: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources Article: . ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28200035

Ep. 75 A Conversation About Sexual Confidence Outside the Bedroom with Brittany Lo 10/04/2023

Ep. 75 A Conversation About Sexual Confidence Outside the Bedroom with Brittany Lo Starting on the beauty side of the wedding industry, Brittany’s first company, Beautini, served as a platform for understanding the intimate needs and personal skincare concerns of women. She learned that many have skincare concerns in intimate areas that affect their confidence in the bedroom and beyond. Now, as the CEO and Founder of Beia, Brittany Lo wants to underscore the idea that skincare and sexual wellness go hand-in-hand. From there, Beia was created as a skincare company that addresses intimate care in an elevated, luxurious way so that you can feel your best self, look your best self, and be your best self. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Brittany Lo to talk about how the beauty/make-up space overlaps with sexual wellness, the nature of sexual confidence, and how to cultivate sexual confidence. We also talk about Beia’s products, the confusing messaging around sex, and and the importance of accurate and inclusive sex education. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:40] A bit about Brittany. [01:09] Why Brittany started Beia. [04:09] Beauty/Sexual wellness overlap. [06:48] People’s feedback. [08:42] How Brittany uses it. [11:23] Defining sexual confidence. [12:17] How to know when you’re feeling sexually confident. [13:03] Cultivating sexual confidence. [19:55] Hurdles to sexual confidence. [24:55] The confusing message around sex. [28:55] Talking about our own stuff. Quotes: “Almost 8 out of 10 women say that their #1 insecurity in the bedroom is body image.” [04:28] “It’s okay not to feel sexually confident all the time.” [13:14] Connect with Brittany Lo Website: . . TikTok: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28199942

Ep. 74 A Conversation About the Mental Health Impacts of Celiac Disease with Tayler Silfverduk 09/27/2023

Ep. 74 A Conversation About the Mental Health Impacts of Celiac Disease with Tayler Silfverduk Tayler Silfverduk is a registered dietician, offering virtual coaching to those with Celiac Disease so that they can learn to separate diet culture from their gluten-free lifestyles. As a person with Celiac Disease, Tayler is determined to help people with Celiac Disease gain the knowledge necessary to find love for food and themselves. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Tayler Silfverduk to talk about her diagnosis, how celiac disease affects people mentally, and the positive side of having a celiac diagnosis. We also talk about how those without celiac could be more accommodating, why it’s important to ask for help, and the difference between cross-contamination and cross-contact. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:05] A bit about Tayler. [02:56] Tayler’s diagnosis. [09:02] How it affects mental health. [11:15] Navigating the conversation. [13:13] How to best show up for those with celiac. [14:36] Tayler’s words to those with celiac. [17:29] Ask for help. [22:57] The positives of a celiac diagnosis. [27:17] Cross-contamination vs cross-contact. [29:44] Shared fryers. Quotes: “It is a burden that we have to carry.” [12:43] “It’s all overwhelming to do alone.” [36:44] “Eating gluten-free food is the most important thing you can do, and being able to buy that in stores is so important.” [37:11] “It does get better.” [39:39] Connect with Tayler Silfverduk Website: YouTube: . LinkedIn: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28119209

Ep. 73 A Conversation About Porn Literacy & Masturbation with Jessica Drake 09/20/2023

Ep. 73 A Conversation About Porn Literacy & Masturbation with Jessica Drake Jessica Drake is an award-winning American pornographic actress, writer, director, speaker, and sex educator. As a self-identified global humanitarian, it is jessica’s time invested in healing, working alongside, and educating the public of which she is most proud. Jessica brings erotic topics to life through intimate demonstrations performed by some of today's top adult stars in her self-directed, written, and produced series. Each edition intentionally addresses a different aspect of human sexuality and has earned recognition from AVN, XBIZ, and The Feminist Porn Awards. While Jessica is certainly a performer at heart, her passion for sex education, advocacy, and inclusion is just as potent. Her work as a public speaker takes her around the world, presenting at expos, retail outlets, and universities such as USC. Here, she speaks about sex, romance, and communication. Jessica also continues to be a paramount voice for sex workers globally; speaking at the Let Us Survive March, a rally for sex worker rights, and serving as a continuous sponsor of , one of the first summits for sex workers. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Jessica drake to talk about some of the myths around the porn industry, the stigma faced in the industry, and how to encourage porn literacy. We also talk about the link between porn and masturbation, why we should be using lube, and Jessica does a word association activity. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:07] A bit about Jessica. [06:08] Busting myths about the porn industry. [12:34] The stigma. [15:28] What is porn literacy? [18:21] A word association exercise. [24:37] The link between porn and masturbation. [32:22] Jessica’s final thoughts. Quotes: “If people are talking badly about you, that’s on them.” [13:47] “One of the benefits of porn is, it can often normalize a type of sexual behavior for people.” [21:34] “Find what feels good and repeat.” [29:16] Connect with jessica drake Website: . . Twitter: . Instagram: . OnlyFans: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28078971

Ep. 72 A Conversation About Dating & Sex After Sexual Trauma with Dr. Holly Richmond 09/14/2023

Ep. 72 A Conversation About Dating & Sex After Sexual Trauma with Dr. Holly Richmond Dr. Holly Richmond is a Somatic Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This unique combination of credentials enables her to focus on clients’ cognitive process as well as their somatic health. She works from a sex-positive approach, meaning: “all sex is good sex as long as it’s consensual and pleasurable.” An international authority on contemporary sexuality, Dr. Richmond offers a fresh, yet authoritative perspective on today’s sexual challenges and tomorrow’s erotic evolutions. Seen as a pioneer in bridging the gap between sexual health and technological development, her work positively impacts individual, relational, and societal beliefs regarding sexuality. As a trusted authority on sexual health issues, with a significant media following, Dr. Richmond has appeared on national and international talk shows, and is regularly quoted in publications and media outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Wired, Forbes, NBC, Vice, Los Angeles Magazine, The Daily Mail, The New York Post, Men’s Health, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, and Health. Dr. Richmond’s experiential, therapeutically-driven perspective will legitimatize, normalize, demystify, and remove pathological ideology from today’s common sexual concerns. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Holly Richmond to talk about sexual trauma, the parameters of reclaiming healthy sexuality, and when it’s the right time to share the details of our stories. We also talk about the common misconceptions around sexual trauma, working through the trauma with the perpetrator, and where survivors can start on their journey of recovery. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:21] A bit about Dr. Richmond. [03:22] Getting into sexual trauma. [07:26] Reclaiming healthy sexuality. [13:10] When it’s a good time to share the history with a new person. [18:19] BDSM, Power play, and sexual trauma. [21:32] Common misconceptions. [25:18] Working with victims and their perpetrators. [27:48] Where to start your journey. Quotes: “Most survivors of sexual trauma, and I’m going to say most people in general, have no idea what turns them on.“ [09:36] “Sexual trauma does not happen by ourselves. Sexual trauma happens in relationship, therefore it has to be healed in relationship.” [11:20] “Over 85% of sexual trauma is perpetrated by someone known to the survivor, and it is not violent.” [22:10] Connect with Dr. Holly Richmond Website: . Instagram: . Twitter: . LinkedIn: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . . . ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/28033740

Ep. 71 A Conversation About Fetishes with Miss Bloom 09/06/2023

Ep. 71 A Conversation About Fetishes with Miss Bloom Niki Davis, AKA Miss Bloom, is a sex educator, Speaker, Writer, and Coach. She works with people who have less-common desires. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Bumble, Mind Body Green, The Insider, and PornHub Sexual Wellness Center, and she has been seen and heard with Refinery29, Passion with Dr Laurie, and Intellectual Erection. Niki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ryerson University and an MA in Psychology from New York University. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Miss Bloom to talk about what it means to have a fetish, the misconceptions around fetishes, and the fascinating neurological connection to fetishes. We also talk about how to find fetish communities, how to communicate with partners about fetishes, and when fetishes become “unhealthy.” Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:14] A bit about Miss Bloom. [02:53] Defining fetishes. [05:00] The need to have the fetish item around. [07:04] More common fetishes. [12:44] When fetishes are “unhealthy.” [15:44] How to figure out if you have a fetish. [19:02] Finding fetish communities. [21:53] The biggest misconceptions, [23:33] Communicating about fetishes to partners. [27:36] Niki’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “You have this critical time, and it’s very normal to become hyper-aroused by something that you experience in that time.” [10:23] “No matter what you’re turned on by, there is a community out there.” [20:41] “The act of getting it out there can be truly powerful.” [26:46] “Life is too short to keep something in if it can bring your joy.” [27:50] Connect with Miss Bloom Website: . Instagram: . Twitter: . LinkedIn: . Patreon: .. Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27925911

Ep. 70 A Conversation About Women Making Porn with Karyn from Ersties 08/30/2023

Ep. 70 A Conversation About Women Making Porn with Karyn from Ersties Karyn Hunt Bio Karyn Hunt is the Director of Photography at Ersties, artist, and pornographer, based in Berlin. Her work seeks to explore topics such as consent, ethics, pleasure, and body politics. Karyn holds a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Karyn Hunt to talk about the major flaws in the porn industry, filling the gaps in sex education, and how OnlyFans is disrupting the industry. We also talk about common porn consumer misconceptions, the principles of ethical porn, and encouraging body positivity by self-shooting content. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:08] A bit about Karyn. [02:23] Getting into porn. [04:09] Flaws in the industry. [05:54] Is porn educational? [08:43] Leah’s favorite things to shoot. [10:20] The most common misconceptions. [12:14] Unhelpful porn takeaways. [14:21] Defining ethical porn. [14:51] How to know if it’s ethical. [19:38] OnlyFans. [22:42] What we should know about mainstream porn. [24:41] Positive sexual experiences. [25:56] Creating content at home. [29:59] The benefits of self-shoots. [31:26] Ersties. Quotes: “Porn is for entertainment, not for education.” [05:54] “It’s never too early to start talking about sex and drugs.” [08:11] “Anybody could be on OnlyFans.” [21:36] “Pornography goes directly into your subconscious.” [24:21] Connect with Karyn Hunt Website: . . Instagram: . LinkedIn: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27775620

Ep. 69 A Conversation About Long-Term Polyamorous Relationships and Conscious Uncoupling with Carrie Jeroslow 08/23/2023

Ep. 69 A Conversation About Long-Term Polyamorous Relationships and Conscious Uncoupling with Carrie Jeroslow Carrie Jeroslow is an international best-selling author, relationship diversity advocate, intuitive and conscious relationship coach, speaker, host of the Relationship Diversity Podcast, and author of Why Do They Always Break Up With Me? Her podcast explores and celebrates relationship structure diversity, including soloamory, monogamy, and polyamory. She has featured on PBS, NBC, TheListTV, The CW, and Go All In TV, and her work has featured in Forbes, Winston Salem Journal, Thrive Global, Newsweek, and Prevention. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Carrie Jeroslow to talk about navigating conscious uncoupling, how to cultivate compassion, and learning from long-term polyamorous relationships. We also talk about Carrie’s coming out experience to her family and kids, why she chose to introduce the relationships to her kids, and making anything work through healing. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [07:10] A bit about Carrie. [09:40] Carrie’s conscious uncoupling. [15:00] Should we break up? [16:54] How to approach the conversation. [22:42] Navigating the process of conscious uncoupling. [24:33] How to cultivate compassion. [27:33] Why is self-compassion so difficult? [29:48] Carrie’s experience with long-term polyamorous relationships. [35:42] Challenges of long-term polyamorous relationships. [36:56] The coming out experience. [43:10] Why involve the kids? [45:42] Why tell kids about the nature of the relationship? [50:08] Carrie’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “Conscious uncoupling is not exclusive to nonmonogamy.” [08:30] “Be compassionate with yourself and with your other person.” [24:26] “Compassion is allowing yourself to be where you’re at.” [25:43] “You can’t have gratitude until you have self-acceptance.” [29:06] “There’s a significance in that relationship that I want my kids to be a part of.” [46:25] Connect with Carrie Jeroslow Website: . Instagram: . TikTok: . Twitter: . LinkedIn: . YouTube: . Podcast: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources By Carrie Jeroslow. ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27745920

Ep. 68 A Conversation About Building a Pleasure Practice with Tatiana Fogt 08/16/2023

Ep. 68 A Conversation About Building a Pleasure Practice with Tatiana Fogt Tatiana is the host of the Bedside podcast series, where she explores sexuality, relationships, and wellness. She is also a sex educator, a branding designer, and currently serves as the Senior Design Lead and Moon Juice. She holds a BFA in Communications Design from Syracuse University. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana Fogt to talk about the failures of sex education, what it means to have a pleasure practice, and how to navigate shame. We also talk about building our pleasure practices into our calendars, the importance of play, and recognizing the power of micro-moments. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:33] A bit about Tatiana. [10:55] What is a pleasure practice? [16:51] What can you gift to yourself? [19:21] When something pleasurable is also uncomfortable. [25:12] Building a pleasure practice into your calendar. [30:43] Tatiana’s words of wisdom. [37:07] You have permission for this. Quotes: “The reason why most people are engaging in sex is for pleasurable purposes.” [13:22] “My definition of pleasure is not your definition of pleasure.” [15:38] “Sometimes we are selfish, and that’s a good thing.” [25:05] “Build a list of things that bring you joy and bring you pleasure.” [32:22] “We forget the foundations of play.” [34:36] “You have permission for this.” [37:44] “There is so much efficacy in a micro-moment.” [38:29] “The length of time of things isn’t always as important as the intention behind it.” [39:00] Connect with Tatiana Fogt Website: . . Instagram: . . LinkedIn: . TikTok: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27680658

Ep. 67 A Conversation About Self-Compassion and Mindfulness with Gianna Lalota 08/09/2023

Ep. 67 A Conversation About Self-Compassion and Mindfulness with Gianna Lalota Gianna LaLota is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, based in New York. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (TBCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness. She holds a BA in Psychology from Boston College, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University. She is also a licensed yoga teacher, a certified Reiki Level II practitioner, and is currently completing her certification in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) from The American Institute of Health Care Professionals. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Gianna LaLota to talk about the definitions of mindfulness and self-compassion, the distinction between thoughts and feelings, and bridging the gap between mindfulness and self-compassion. We also talk about how we can cultivate self-compassion in our lives, why we tend to overidentify our emotions, and how to start with loving-kindness meditations. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:44] A bit about Gianna. [03:42] Defining mindfulness. [06:08] Mindfulness in practice. [07:52] What it looks like to be non-judgmental. [10:49] Separating thoughts and feelings. [14:37] The benefits of trying to be mindful. [19:00] What it means to overidentify emotions. [20:18] The bridge between mindfulness and self-compassion. [21:28] Defining self-compassion. [23:06] How to cultivate self-compassion. [28:43] Gianna’s advice. [31:09] Loving-kindness meditations. Quotes: “Talk therapy is not the only thing that is going to help move someone forward.” [02:59] “Mindfulness is a prerequisite for CBT.” [07:15] “Curiosity is the antidote to judgment and shame.” [10:12] “A feeling can generally be distilled down to one word, whereas a thought is going to be longer, it’s going to be a statement.” [12:46] “The true self is compassionate.” [27:17] “The biggest barrier for people, when it comes to cultivating self-compassion, are these ‘positive beliefs’ that they have about self-criticism.” [28:07] Connect with Gianna LaLota Website: . Instagram: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources , by Dr. Kristin Neff. ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27680616

Ep. 66 A Conversation About Starting A Sexual Wellness Business in a Sex Negative World with Neil Mehta 08/03/2023

Ep. 66 A Conversation About Starting A Sexual Wellness Business in a Sex Negative World with Neil Mehta Neil Mehta is a prominent figure in the sexual wellness industry. He has made significant achievements in this field, including starting his own company, Royal, which provides sexual wellness products. Neil's ethos/philosophy in the industry is to challenge stigma and assumptions, and to provide a better product. He believes that one's background or industry should not dictate how they are supposed to act or their level of sexuality. Neil aims to have an impact and open doors in the industry. In this episode of The Wright Conversations, host Rachel Wright interviews Neil, the founder of a sexual wellness company called Royal. They discuss the challenges of starting a sexual wellness business in a sex-negative world. Neil shares his personal background and how it led him to enter the sexual wellness industry. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and insights on navigating the complexities of capitalism and promoting sexual wellness in a society that often stigmatizes it. In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:02:26] Sexual education and societal norms. [00:04:20] Condom allergies and side effects. [00:09:23] Removing harmful condom ingredients. [00:12:09] Making condoms thinner. [00:17:08] Lack of education around anal play. [00:19:14] Censorship and creativity. [00:22:28] Embracing the condom business. [00:26:11] Openness about sexual health. [00:29:19] Unhealthy comparisons and sexual marketing. [00:33:07] Everything is connected. [00:38:31] Treat sexual health like lifestyle. The listener will learn about starting a sexual wellness business in a sex-negative world, the challenges of navigating societal norms and marketing in the sexual wellness industry, the lack of sexual education and knowledge on sexual wellness products, the negative effects of casein in condoms and the benefits of using healthier alternatives, the importance of creating a thinner and more comfortable condom, the mission of the brand Royal to create a gender-neutral and inclusive product line for sexual wellness, the lack of education around sexual health and the importance of condom usage for anal sex, the personal barriers and pushback faced when starting a sexual wellness business, the challenges and barriers faced in starting a condom business, the challenges faced by the speaker's business during COVID and supply chain issues, the interconnectedness of mental health, sexual health, and overall well-being, the importance of open dialogue and transparency in business, the evolution of the brand name "Royal Condoms," the evolution of a condom product into a brand focused on "Royal Intimacy," the importance of open communication and dialogue in relationships, and the importance of treating sexual health with care and consideration. Quotes: 00:04:55 - "And I started to also realize that the female body or women's bodies are very unique and they're very like, they're more prone to change, especially when you're using a particular product, whether it's like a face cream or makeup or it's a body wash or a condom or anything related to your body, there's a lot more changes that happen." 00:06:44 - "A lot of people just don't even know how to put one on." 00:10:31 - "Oh, totally. And then also like not even that, especially for any of the vulva owners of the vagina havers, like they if you don't clean up properly after sex or after intimacy while using a condom that has that stuff, it can actually harm you over time." 00:14:39 - "It's not like for her pleasure, for his pleasure." 00:17:51 - "So having someone be like, hi, I have this condom that isn't going to give you a yeast infection is like, oh my God." 00:20:53 - "I feel like I'm just as sexual as the other guy, but I just saw an opportunity to provide a better product." 00:33:43 - "But if you don't know how to use the toy or connect with your partner and communicate, there's a lot of disconnect to get to that end goal of having that ultimate euphoric experience." Connect with Neil Mehta Website: Instagram: Tiktok: Youtube: Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27645201

Ep. 65 A Conversation About Compersion with Marie Thouin 08/03/2023

Ep. 65 A Conversation About Compersion with Marie Thouin In this episode of "The Wright Conversations," host Rachel Wright invites Marie Thouin, a dating and relationship coach, to discuss the concept of compersion. They break down what compersion is, its significance in relationships, and how it can be experienced and cultivated. Marie also shares her expertise as a compersion scholar and researcher. Whether you're new to the concept or have been curious about it, this episode offers valuable insights into embracing compersion in your own love life. In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:02:45] Interest in non-monogamy. [00:04:23] Compersion in non-monogamous relationships. [00:10:30] Creating a non-monogamous mindset. [00:15:10] Connection with metamours. [00:18:05] Not liking your metamour. [00:23:36] The social aspect of non-monogamy. [00:26:22] Navigating jealousy and compersion. [00:31:02] Managing expectations in open relationships. In this episode will learn about the concept of compersion in non-monogamous relationships, including its definition and relevance. They will also learn about the range of emotions and actions associated with compersion, as well as its correlation with relationship satisfaction. The episode explores the coexistence of compersion and jealousy, strategies for cultivating compersion, and the importance of understanding and accepting partners' other relationships. Additionally, the benefits of compersion, such as aligning with personal values and building a supportive community, are discussed. The episode also provides resources for further exploration of compersion. Quotes: 00:04:23 - "But typically there is a correlation between the experience of compersion and relationship satisfaction in those relationships." 00:06:44 - "It's just that in the romantic realm, we are socialized to think that's impossible." 00:10:23 - "So first, make sure that your mind is aligned with what you're doing as much as possible." 00:16:19 - "You know, I think that if you feel that someone is a threat, you dehumanize them" 00:23:13 - "the fundamental spirit of compersion is to say it's positive empathy, even when you don't get any direct benefits. But hey, benefits don't hurt. They actually do really enhance that feeling of compersion." 00:28:40 - "Oh, it feels like champagne bubbles in my face, it feels like warmth, it feels like a presence or a sensation in my heart." 00:30:19 - "Compersion is not a mandate. It can often feel like if you're not feeling this kind of embodied compersion, you're not doing non monogamy or polyamory correctly. And that's just not true." Connect with Marie Thouin Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27644952

Ep. 64 A Conversation About Getting in Touch with Your Desires with Lia Avellino 07/26/2023

Ep. 64 A Conversation About Getting in Touch with Your Desires with Lia Avellino This episode is sponsored by : Lia Love Avellino is a somatic and relational psychotherapist, published sex and relationship author, facilitator, community organizer, and Co-Founder of Spoke Circles, a mental and emotional wellness space that provides therapy and group support with the goal of destigmatizing vulnerability and mental health care. She is a monthly contributor to Well+Good, and she has appeared in Glamour, Elle, The American Journal of Sexuality Education, BestLife, Motherly, CNBC’s MakeIt, The Tamron Hall Show, and Men’s Health. While she was managing a national component of President Obama’s initiative to reduce teen pregnancy, she was awarded for her innovative research and excellence in the provision of therapeutic care to vulnerable populations. Lia holds a BA in Ethnic, Cultural, Minority, Gender, and Group Studies from New York University, and an MSc in Social Work with Distinction from Columbia University. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Lia Avellino to talk about the power of group support, the messy nature of our desires, and finding the middle gray area. We also talk about knowing when it’s time to quit, finding and exploring the sensation of aliveness, and the truth about desires and guilt. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:47] A bit about Lia. [04:16] The power of group support. [07:59] Defining desire. [09:57] Some of Lia’s desires. [11:27] Why we deprive ourselves of our desires. [16:44] Desire requires some loss. [17:32] Finding the messy middle. [23:13] Intuition vs past trauma. [28:57] Sexual desire and aliveness. [33:45] The sexual relationship with self. [36:02] Desire and guilt. [37:54] Lia’s advice to parents. Quotes: “A lot of times, we learn that our desires are akin to indulgence or selfishness.” [12:39] “Being lost is a valid part of every desire journey.” [21:35] “Someone’s sexual relationship with themselves is not a threat to their sexual relationship with them.” [34:33] “Resentment is actually a function of envy.” [35:19] “Somebody told parents that denying ourselves was good for our kids.” [39:17] “Being able to model messiness is a responsibility.” [41:50] Connect with Lia Avellino Website: . . Instagram: . . LinkedIn: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27560925

Ep. 63 A Conversation About Being a Multi-Hyphenate with Michael Kushner 07/19/2023

Ep. 63 A Conversation About Being a Multi-Hyphenate with Michael Kushner Michael Kushner is one of New York's leading multi-hyphenates, photographer, producer, actor, podcast host, and author. Michael is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, and has featured in notable performances, including On The Town at Barrington Stage directed by John Rando, Much Ado About Nothing at Barrington Stage directed by Julie Boyd, Sons Of The Prophet at GableStage directed by Joe Adler, and Toxic If Swallowed at Ars Nova directed by Charles Quittner. As a photographer, Michael's work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, The Tony Awards, and in publications in print and online. He is the creator of , a photographic journal of actors prepping for their roles on Broadway. Michael has photographed Idina Menzel, Julie Andrews, and many more notable artists. As a producer, Michael is one of the founding members of , currently in residency with Playwrights Horizons. He is an Executive Producer on the award winning and EMMY-nominated web series, , created by Wes Taylor and Alex Wyse. Michael and Wes' short film XaveMePlease, starring Isaac Powell, played Frameline43 Festival in San Francisco and OutFilmFest in CT. He served as Associate Producer on Bernie and Mikey’s Trip to the Moon with 59E59 and Strangemen and Co. Michael is proudly on the Advisory Boards of Out of the Box Theatrics and Wingspan Arts. He is also an investor in Be More Chill on Broadway. Every year, Michael participates in Stage and Screen Sleep Out with Covenant House. He has worked with the youth of Covenant House, NY and helped them create the project. Michael and the launched Dear Multi-Hyphenate, exploring how multidisciplinary artists exist in show business. He is also the creator of his one man show, Moo With Me directed by Max Crumm. Michael is now an Expert Contributor to . Michael graduated with distinction from Ithaca College with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Michael Kushner to talk about being a multi-hyphenate, the sexless actor expectation, and sex and sexuality in the studio. We also talk about Michael’s most incredible shoots, establishing trust and comfort, and get Michael’s advice to aspiring multi-hyphenates. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:47] A bit about Michael. [02:52] What is a multi-hyphenate? [08:02] Introducing Rachel. [10:37] Sexless actors. [13:55] Sex and sexuality in the studio. [17:19] Creating comfort in photoshoots. [19:27] What it takes to trust someone. [23:32] Michael’s favorite shoots. [30:02] Michael’s advice to aspiring multi-hyphenates. Quotes: “We exist as many things, all at once.” [12:32] “Communication and conversation in photoshoots is really important.” [18:22] “A headshot doesn’t belong on your mom’s fridge.” [22:36] “Multi-hyphenating is different to multitalented, multifaceted, and multitasking.” [30:39] Connect with Michael Kushner Website: . . Instagram: . TikTok: . Podcast: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27503559

Ep. 61 A Conversation About Mismatched Libido with Dr. Angela Tan 07/12/2023

Ep. 61 A Conversation About Mismatched Libido with Dr. Angela Tan Dr Angela Tan is a Life Coach, Intimacy and Relationship Coach, Family Physician, and the Co-Founder of the Academy of Relationship and Sex, and Inc Equality Ventures. Through her work in sexual medicine, she has been influencing and expanding the landscape of sex education and care in Singapore. Dr Tan holds an MBBS and a Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, a Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture from the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a Fellowship in Sexual Medicine from the European Society of Sexual Medicine. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr Angela Tan to talk about how she has been closing the gap in sexual education, how media has ruined society’s expectations of sex, and building appropriate body boundaries. We also talk about the sources of mismatched libido, when it’s time to take sex off the table, and how to find a balance. In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:28] A bit about Dr Tan. [02:12] Closing the gap in sexual education. [08:22] The romanticization of sex in media. [10:15] What would Dr Tan change in sex education? [12:13] Building body boundaries. [15:54] Dr Tan’s day-to-day. [17:23] Mismatched libido. [22:00] Finding a libido balance. [24:44] Taking sex off the table. [26:26] The worst rejection. [29:00] Dr Tan’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “Whatever issues I’m seeing right now stem from the lack of holistic education when you’re much younger.” [08:16] “Sex is not shameful. Your body parts are not shameful. We are covering it up because we need to protect ourselves.” [10:52] “The lack of psychological safety is one of the causes of low libido.” [19:04] “Scheduling sex is one of the ways to improve a sex life.” [22:44] “Connection is way more beautiful than the act of sex itself. Without connection, sex is meaningless.” [29:19] Connect with Dr Angela Tan Website: . Twitter: . Instagram: . YouTube: . LinkedIn: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27440100

Ep. 60 A Conversation About Race and Racism with Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle 07/05/2023

Ep. 60 A Conversation About Race and Racism with Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, M.Ed., PhD, brings over thirty-five years of experience to her work as a Conflict Resolution Strategist, Speaker, DEI Facilitator, Leadership Coach, and Author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, “Closing Conflict For Leaders: How to Be A Bold Leader and Develop A Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF Team.” She is the creator of “The Soul of Conflict Tele-Summits: Healing Old Wounds and Creating Bold Leadership,” featuring interviews with powerful leaders. She is a TEDx speaker (The Weight of Hate), writes regularly for Psychology Today, and has contributed her expertise to Court TV and Redbook magazine. She also leads the On the Matter of Race program, a six-month journey for white people who want to learn about racism and take action. As a lifelong Bronx resident and the mother of two sons, she uses her conflict resolution skills constantly while always finding reasons to laugh about life. Her ability to find the humor in conflict earned her a spot as a finalist for Nick at Nite’s Funniest Mom in America. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr Lynne Maureen Hurdle to talk about all things race and racism, the moment that changed the trajectory of her life, and exploring the extensive harm caused by ignorance. We also talk about the fetishization of POC bodies, doing the work in the On The Matter Of Race program, and the importance of “seeing color.” Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:48] A bit about Dr. Hurdle. [06:06] Why do this work? [14:55] Why I signed up. [17:42] White people do harm. [27:58] Being a mother of black men. [32:20] Sexual attraction vs fetishization. [37:13] Do you need to join the program? [44:38] Dr Hurdle’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “We know that the system is set up to favor, advantage, to look at white people as the norm.” [18:46] “Being nice and treating people who are different from you the way you would like to be treated does nothing to dismantle racism” [19:28] “You must see color. It is a part of who we are.” [33:49] “If you do not believe that one group of committed people can change the world, then you’re wrong.” [44:52] Connect with Dr Lynne Hurdle Website: . Twitter: . Instagram: . LinkedIn: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources Book: . . Your company can become a sponsor for our very first Live and in-person conference here: You can donate to our conference and be listed as a contributor to our anti-racism work here: Five Mistakes White People Make When It Comes To Racism. Free Mini E-Book Warm regards, ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27371007

Ep. 59: A Conversation About Where Fitness and Sexual Wellness Meet with Tyomi Morgan 06/27/2023

Ep. 59: A Conversation About Where Fitness and Sexual Wellness Meet with Tyomi Morgan Tyomi Morgan is a sex coach and writer with 12 years of experience. She is passionate about helping women connect with their sexuality and their bodies, and infuses tantra and healing principles in her work. She is the creator of the Cowgirl Workout, a somatic healing practice that teaches women how to stroke back. Tyomi believes that sexual energy is creative energy and helps people step into the things they truly desire with confidence. Her coaching style is described as down-to-earth and direct, with a focus on helping clients step into uncomfortable work for higher pleasure. In this episode, host Rachel Wright talks to sex coach and writer Tyomi Morgan about where fitness and sexual wellness meet. Tyomi introduces herself as a multi-hyphenate within the creative and sexual health space. They discuss the importance of self-care and how it affects sexual wellness, the connection between physical fitness and sexual pleasure, and how to incorporate fitness into one's sex life. This conversation highlights the importance of taking care of oneself to achieve optimal sexual health. [00:01:13] Fitness and sexual wellness. [00:05:56] Physical fitness and sexual wellness. [00:07:44] Sexual health and heart health. [00:12:22] Riding and Stroking Techniques. [00:17:23] Trauma in the pelvic floor. [00:19:57] Fitness and sexual wellness. [00:23:00] Body positivity and exercise. [00:29:00] Pelvic floor and movement. [00:30:03] Rideable sex toys. [00:34:27] Mental health and sexuality. The listener will learn about the intersection of fitness and sexual wellness, including the speaker's background in creating the Cowgirl Workout program, the importance of pelvic floor muscles and cardiovascular health for sexual performance, and the benefits of integrating fitness into sexual activity. The episode also touches on body image, trauma, and mental health in relation to sexual pleasure and fitness. The speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing oneself and finding guides for pleasure and healing. 00:06:15 - "It is the meeting of pelvises in the middle." 00:08:45 - "Yes, there are studies out there that have that that literally tie in how physical fitness improves sexual performance, especially for female identifying folk, because it also improves your self-concept." 00:12:22 - "And so when I started thinking about movement in sex when it comes to riding dick, I'm like, well, riding is really a euphemism for stroking." 00:17:26 - "the pelvic floor is just like a collection of trauma." 00:26:33 - "That's my goal is to change the world because I want women moving." 00:29:38 - "You might feel like horny. You might feel very aroused after this because we're working so much on the pelvic floor and that's normal." Connect with Tyomi Morgan Website: Instagram: Youtube: Twitter: Facebook: Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . . ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27283437

Ep. 58: A Conversation About Finding Your Partner in Adventure with Jesse Palmer 06/27/2023

Ep. 58: A Conversation About Finding Your Partner in Adventure with Jesse Palmer Jesse Palmer is the host of the Bachelor franchise and a former Bachelor himself. He has been hosting for two years and played football, forming important relationships with former teammates, coaches, and colleagues. There is no information about his other career, achievements, and credentials. In this episode of "The Right Conversations," host Rachel Wright talks to Jesse Palmer, the host of "The Bachelor" franchise, about finding a partner in adventure. They discuss the journey from Jesse's time as a former Bachelor to his current role as the show's host, and how he has adjusted to the new title. The conversation touches on themes of honesty, curiosity, and mental health, and how they relate to relationships and sex. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and taking risks in order to find fulfillment. In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:02:25] Whiskey and old fashioned. [00:03:26] Real maple syrup. [00:06:53] Importance of all relationships. [00:10:48] Meeting people online versus in-person. [00:13:33] Outdoor dates and being present. [00:17:11] Adventure and overcoming challenges. The episode also discusses the limitations of online dating and the unique environment of The Bachelor. Personal stories and memories of adventures with partners are shared, and listeners are encouraged to take a leap of faith and try new adventures. Quotes 00:04:36 - "Trust me. It'll make your life better." 00:06:53 - "finding your partner and adventure could look so many different ways." 00:07:38 - "You don't have to be fucking them to have a good time." 00:12:39 - "I'm more of in the old school of kind of getting together and meeting in person." 00:17:40 - "Hey, you want to climb a tiger temple?" Connect with Jesse Palmer Website: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . . ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27283323

Ep. 57: A Conversation About Vulvovaginal Care with Lindsay Wynn 06/21/2023

Ep. 57: A Conversation About Vulvovaginal Care with Lindsay Wynn Lindsay Wynn is the Founder and CEO of Momotaro Apotheca, a cosmetics company that features a line of organic, natural, and balanced products for vaginal wellness. Lindsay is also a professional photographer and activist, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute and an Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate from Harvard Business School. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Lindsay Wynn to talk about normalizing sex care, the story behind the Momotaro products, and the accessibility of preventative care. We also talk about where to start with your sex care, the lack of education surrounding sex care, and how Momotaro takes the holistic approach to the care of body and vulva. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:04] A bit about Lindsay. [04:12] Normalizing sex care. [06:23] Talking through the products. [10:18] Applying the salve. [14:10] The salve vs the suppository. [18:11] How the hydrosol works. [24:14] The body oil. [25:25] The probiotic. [27:16] The UTI supplement. [30:34] Your first product. [35:22] Preventative care. Quotes: “Sex care is self-care.” [04:58] “My vagina is best felt when I don’t feel it.” [08:37] “Don’t be left without your salve.” [33:15] Connect with Lindsay Wynn Website: . Instagram: . LinkedIn: . Connect with Rachel Wright Website: Instagram: Twitter: Resources . ! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 ! ! Use Promo Code: Rachel ! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/6c46026d-86dc-43bb-8ee1-3344f2daf725/id/27109338

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