Sexually Speaking with Shannon Shannon Hamaker
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- Health & Fitness
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Sexual Health Educator & Relationship Coach, Shannon Hamaker has conversations surrounding all things Sexuality, Wellness, and Relationships! Guests will share insight on how to live your best intimate life by providing stories and knowledge surrounding sexuality.
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Sex, God & The Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting with Dr. Tina Shermer Sellers
In this episode, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and researcher shares her insight on shameless parenting and our ability to heal while we learn alongside our kids.
Dr. Tina and I dig into how sexual shame impacts our ability to form secure attachments and relationships. She shares her experience as a professor and noticing the shift as the first wave of "purity culture" took on a different narrative that was harmful to the students she was teaching.
One of my favorite books, Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy was powerful in helping me understand how and why shame is rampant in our culture, but often hard to notice. And she has recently another book called, Shameless Parenting: How to Raise Confident, Shame free Kids and Heal Your Own Shame Too!
Dr. Sellers emphasizes the role of parents in fostering shame-free environments for their children, regardless of their family makeup. She encourages open conversations with teenagers, addressing myths and stereotypes about sex, and prioritizing connection and pleasure over obligation in relationships. Dr. Sellers emphasizes the importance of ongoing learning, dispelling myths, and staying on the path of personal growth to lead a fulfilling life.
Follow Dr. Sellers on Instagram at @DrTinaShameless
In this episode:
0:02:28 Dr. Tina Shermer Sellers bio
0:08:45 Healing Through Shameless Parenting
0:27:26 Importance of Social and Emotional Learning
0:32:51 Parenting Insights Beyond Traditional Family Structures
0:39:39 Embodying Sexuality for a Fulfilling Life
0:42:13 Connect with Dr. Tina on Instagram
0:42:37 Dr. Tina's Podcast Episodes
Although this will be my last episode, please stay in touch! Check out what I have going on @shannonhamaker on Instagram!
Also on my website: shannonhmaker.com will share the latest and greatest in my offerings through coaching and retreats.
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Masculine & Feminine Energy with Amanda Curry
One of the most impactful experiences you can have in strengthening your partnership is the understanding of feminine and masculine energy. Most of us understand and embody masculine energy easily without having to think about it. It is the doing, going, and moving forward that most of us learn as valuable in our culture. We learn the social construct that productivity is valued and doing comes naturally to most.
But what does feminine energy look and FEEL like?
My co-facilitator and friend, Amanda Curry, and I speak from our experiences of why masculine and feminine energy is a powerful concept to understand. We share our moments of learning and how we continue to lean into this concept of “being” in our feminine energy.
Amanda Curry is a transformational coach for women who uses the power of somatics, inner child work, and breath to facilitate lasting change.
She has been a physical therapist for 12 years and in the self-development world for 15 but only started to support deeper levels in 2020.
Amanda is a wife of almost 15 years and a mother of two.
Amanda and I discuss personal growth, reflection, and the importance of inner work. We explore masculine and feminine energy, challenge societal expectations, and share our personal experiences. We address the issue of female partners feeling unsupported and offer insights and suggestions.
We also mention an upcoming couples retreat focused on effective communication and cultivating extraordinary relationships.
Reach out to us for coaching or workshop opportunities.
In this episode:
0:00:39 Reflecting on growth and partnership in the healing journey
0:03:10 The deeper transformation and tools in retreat work
0:06:46 Embracing vulnerability and facilitating deeper reflection
0:11:31 Embracing the balance of masculine and feminine energies
0:13:01 Discerning aligned masculinity from wounded masculinity
0:20:27 Embracing both feminine and masculine energies
0:23:17 The journey of balancing feminine and masculine energies
0:30:24 Couples retreat: extraordinary communication and support
0:32:07 Planting seeds of curiosity and compassion
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Using Open Relationships & Jealousy for Growth with Dr. Joli
In this episode, we explore the world of non-monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton, a renowned relationship coach. We discuss the reasons why some choose open relationships, different approaches to non-monogamy, managing jealousy, setting agreements, repairing relationships, and providing valuable resources for further support couples in that space.
Tune in to gain insights and connect with Dr. Joli Hamilton for coaching and workshops.
In this podcast episode:
0:03:40 Dr. Joli's journey into the field of non-monogamy
0:09:56 Navigating polyamory with care
0:13:09 The two extremes of jumping into polyamory or hesitating
0:15:20 The need for negotiated and consensual relationships
0:17:29 Relationships require effort and willingness to embrace change
0:20:28 Embracing different needs and relationship dynamics
0:28:25 The complexity of envy and jealousy
0:30:55 Unpacking the narrative of jealousy
0:37:20 Setting boundaries and honoring agreements
0:39:24 Trusting yourself and holding integrity with agreements
0:41:39 Relationship check-ins and intentionality
0:45:09 Consequences and planning for repair
0:47:38 Graduating with a clear relationship choice
Find Dr. Joli Hamilton on:
Dr. Joli Hamilton's website - https://www.jolihamilton.com/
The Year Of Opening - https://theyearofopening.com/
The free salon: https://openeasier.com/
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The 5 Personality Patterns with Trauma Therapist, Heather Pincelli
In this episode, I am joined by Trauma Therapist, Mom, and fellow retreat Co-Facilitator, Heather Pincelli.
We discuss our recent transformative retreat experience and the power of group work for healing.
We also share personal stories and insights on patterns of behavior, triggers, and the importance of communication and self-care.
In this podcast episode:
0:02:44 The successful Restore for More Retreat experience!
0:10:41 Heather's transformation from her younger self to present-day
0:15:34 Understanding personality patterns and overwhelm
0:18:23 How personality patterns affect relationships and communication
0:23:01 Heather's strategic banana dilemma
0:26:17 The banana incident and uncovering past trauma
0:32:04 Merging pattern
0:36:13 Leaving pattern
0:39:23 Enduring pattern and retreating into one's own space
0:42:21 Body types and personality patterns
0:44:30 Intimidation of the leaving pattern and sensitivity to conflict
0:53:51 The power of stopping and breathing through challenges
You can find Heather Pincelli on:
IG - @thattherapistheather
AND her new podcast, Therapy in the Wild, will be on all the platforms!
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My Midlife Misery to Midlife Magic on the Open Bedroom Podcast
Join me in my interview I had with Jennifer Kaylo on her podcast, The Open Bedroom (ahem, I HIGHLY recommend!) In this episode, I share my story of moving from a space of confusion, frustration, and shame to growing my confidence and curiosity.
In this podcast:
03:00 - My journey
09:55 - Stumbling upon a podcast about conscious uncoupling
14:50 - From black and white to a colorful marriage life
15:00 - Following the breadcrumbs of curiosity
19:55 - The clarity of getting to know my sexual self… And knowing that I am not responsible for him, I’m just responsible to him.
23:00 - The moment of awakening
32:10 - Surrendering and learning to listen to your body is the best thing you can do
35:00 - Midlife crisis to midlife magic
39:00 - Learning about my erotic blueprint. Erotic Blueprint Quiz
47:30 - My husband’s breakthrough
51:10 - It all with intention, nothing is by accident
54:30 - You don’t have to do it alone… Finding a community to work through
Sexually Speaking podcast episode with Jen: Consciously Uncoupling with Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin
Books mentioned:
Come as You Are
The Power of Now
Wise Power
Sexually Woke
How to Do The Work
Follow Jen for more
Jennifer’s podcast: The Open Bedroom Podcast
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Life and Love after Divorce with Lindsey Hall
Lindsey Hall is an Intimacy and Empowerment Coach who supports women to deepen their intimacy with self & others, own their power & their pleasure, and live the joyful life they love!
Lindsey spent 12 years in the world of corporate accounting where listening to your intuition and prioritizing your pleasure are not exactly encouraged, so now she is passionate about helping women bring more pleasure to their daily lives and peeling back the layers of shame and social conditioning that prevent us from living our fully empowered lives. She hates small talk and elephants in the room and much prefers to dive in deep talking about the things that are maybe scary but ultimately so important and healing to talk about!
After going through her divorce during lockdown with two tiny children, she specializes in supporting women emotionally through the divorce process and beyond, including dating and co-parenting - which are both pretty big adventures!
In this podcast:
03:30 - Lindsey’s story
10:50 - Lindsey's healing process
12:30 - Learning how to step back and listen more
13:00 - Support from a coach
17:30 - Self-pleasure class
21:00 - The BJ Class
23:00 - Lindsey’s experience in divorce and dating
25:00 - It’s not my job to look out for every hurt that may come
26:50 - Maintaining the work Lindsay has done
30:30 - Voicing my desires
Lindsey's Website: Lindsey Hall Coaches
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Customer Reviews
I just love Shannon!
I love the way Shannon delivers her podcast episodes. She has such a sweet disposition and delivery. I feel like I can trust what direction she guides me episode by episode. Just love this podcast!
So helpful!
Love the info provided and the guests she has. It’s great suggestions on overall health not just sex.
So good!
Shannon brings such good insight to important topics regarding self development and sexuality. I adore her and her podcast!