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Today on the podcast I’m in conversation with Wendy Strgar. An award-winning entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. Wendy started Good Clean Love in 2003 after hearing from many women about, and experiencing for herself, the painful side effects of using petrochemical-based hygiene products. Wendy also is the author of Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide To Awakening Your Erotic Life where she shares her insights as sexual health educator and loveologist on the topics of love and how to establish an incredible sex life. On the show today we chat about Wendy’s personal story and how she not only built her company from the ground up, but used inspiration from her own personal and intimate life to help facilitate others to achieve the same evolution of orgasmic living.

We Cover:
Sexual satisfactionRelational chemistrySexpectationsOutercourse vs IntercourseCommodification of sex Keep up with Bedside:
@thebedsideThe ResourceConnect with Wendy Strgar:
https://www.wendystrgar.com/Book: Sex That Works & Love That Works Product: Good Clean LoveBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

INTERVIEW: (Trigger Warning — Domestic Abuse) Today I’m in conversation with Rosie Aiello, a life coach, author, podcaster and founder of the Love is Kind Network. Rosie’s story is one of true inspiration, and is outlined in her memoir, 11 Hours to Freedom, where she shares her story of being trapped in an emotionally, mentally and financially abusive relationship for nearly 25 years. It was when Rosie engineered an international escape from the Middle East to save her young adult daughter and herself from domestic violence that she rediscovered her voice, and is now on a mission to do the same for millions of others. On today’s episode Rosie shares her own healing journey, and gives insight into her process working with individuals to release the invisible shackles of abuse. 

We cover:
What empowered, healthy, and successful relationships look like Finding confidence and courage after toxic and narcissistic circumstancesRelationship red flagsRosie's 11 Pillars to FreedomHealing modalitiesKeep up with Bedside:
@thebedsideThe ResourceConnect with Rosie Aiello:
theloveiskindnetwork.comBook: 11 Hours to Freedom Podcast: Vulnerable to ValuableImportant Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline

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INTERVIEW: Today I’m in conversation with my guest, Dr. Marcy Crouch, about the unsung hero in sexual health: the pelvic floor. Now I’m sure a lot of you might have an idea of what the pelvic floor does for our health and wellbeing, but I’m also going to guess that you might not know much at all! That’s why I’m excited to introduce Dr. Marcy Crouch, AKA The Down There Doc, and Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Today Marcy shares with Bedside just what is going on down there between the purpose of our pelvic floor functionality (hint: it’s A LOT), and the importance and service of the pelvic floor to our sexual wellbeing. Dr. Marcy Crouch knows a thing or two about how our pelvic floors are linked to all things sex. So much so she decided to create programs designed for mothers and birthing persons everywhere as the NEW standard for birth prep and recovery. She is changing the way women are preparing for their births and elevating postpartum care for all. 
We also talk about:
Pelvic floor functionalityPelvic PT for men & athletesPostpartumC-SectionsAdvice for new or one-day MamasBladder Urgency, Poop & Hemorrhoids 
Keep up with Bedside:
@thebedsideThe ResourceConnect with Dr. Marcy Crouch:
Learn more about Dr. Crouch's The DT Method @thedowntheredocwww.marcycrouch.comMentioned Resources and ways to connect with local Pelvic Floor PT's:
American PT AssociationAcademy of Pelvic Healthpelvicrehab.com
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INTERVIEW: Today I’m in conversation with Avril Louise Clarke, a clinical sexologist and project manager for Erika Lust's non-profit project The Porn Conversation. On the podcast today we are talking all about pornography — the deep prevalence of it, the secrecy, the harm, the benefits, the ethics, and important cultural indications. Born and raised in Miami, Avril has always had a passion for women's issues, politics, and the access and availability of comprehensive sex education. As we cover the pornographic landscape Avril shares just the sheer scale of the adult entertainment industry and how we can become porn literate: engaging with porn in a healthy and pleasurable way and how we can use it as a tool to open up the conversation in hopes of bettering our sexual expression, communication, and exploration.

Keep up with Bedside:
@thebedside, The Resource
         
Connect with Avril:
sexologygirl.com
@sexologygirl

Mentioned Resources:
The Porn Conversation

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www.modernfertility.com/bedside
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INTERVIEW: Meet our first ever COUPLE on the podcast Natasha Koo and Jáchym Jerie who are the founders and relationship experts behind The Exceptional Relationship Formula. The two have been together for over a decade, and they know a thing or two about building lasting love, intimacy, and connection. Together, Natasha and Jáchym share with Bedside everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the foundations behind exceptional connection — whether you’re starting from scratch or working within existing relationships. 

We talk about:
the pillars of lasting lovechronic naggingdysfunctional patternsdeep healingmasculine & feminine energysex in long term relationshipsrealities of the honeymoon phaseAnd SO much more! This episode is filled with transparency, vulnerability, and advice you'll be sure to take something away from. 

Keep up with Bedside:
@thebedside, The Resource
         
Connect with Natasha and Jáchym:
yourexceptionalrelationship.com
The Awakened Wife Podcast

Mentioned Resources:
Wild Feminine by Tami Lynn Kent
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What is between you and the sex you crave? What is between you and the relationships you desire? Good sex is something we all deserve, so what’s getting in the way? On today's Quickie I explore the barriers keeping us from our connection to our bodies, erotic energy, and sense of pleasure. More specifically HOW it can help us deeply heal, recover, and create space and opportunity to reconnect to ourselves, our relationships, and damn good sex. It’s safe to say this is a loaded topic, but an important one to uncover. Notions of stress, lack of communication, past trauma, and beliefs around sexuality all have a role in the bedroom. What are the barriers you face the most?  Uncover this with me, and let me share what I consider are the top tips on creating a sex & love life of your dreams! 
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@thebedside, The Resource

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