The Salty Club

The Salty Club

Welcome to The Salty Club Podcast, with your host Caitlin Creeper. The Salty Club is a global community for women who don't do ordinary, where surf, strength, movement, and wild living collide. We believe when women claim their sport, their stories, and their freedom, they become unstoppable. Here we share conversations with adventurers, athletes, artists, and everyday firestarters, plus solo reflections on movement, motherhood, and making a life outside the lines. Feels less like a podcast, more like catching up with your people.

  1. Jun 3

    Choosing Motherhood Without Waiting for a Partner with Valérie Guillotte @valerie.bg

    In this episode of the Salty Club Podcast, host Caitlin Creeper speaks with Valérie Guillote about her journey to motherhood as a single woman. Valerie shares her early desire to become a mother, the challenges she faced in relationships, and her decision to pursue motherhood through insemination. The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of choosing a donor, the support system she built around her, and the realities of early pregnancy and motherhood. Valerie's candid reflections on her experiences provide valuable insights for anyone considering alternative paths to parenthood. In this conversation, Valerie shares her experiences and insights on motherhood, single parenting, and the lifestyle changes that come with raising a child. She discusses the challenges and joys of being a mother, the importance of community support, and how her perspective on dating has shifted since becoming a parent. Valerie emphasizes the need for authenticity in social interactions and the balance between personal ambitions and family life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alternative Paths to Motherhood 02:06 Valerie's Journey to Motherhood 05:38 Choosing the Right Support System 08:54 The Donor Selection Process 11:03 Doubts and Decisions in the Journey 12:46 The Insemination Process Explained 13:42 Early Pregnancy Experiences 16:44 The Transition to Motherhood 18:44 Support Systems and Isolation 21:35 Reflections on Spontaneity and Motherhood 23:54 Traveling with a Baby 24:55 Navigating Air Travel with Children 28:01 The Australian Lifestyle and Its Appeal 32:01 Personal Growth Through Motherhood 36:05 Balancing Career Ambitions and Motherhood 40:00 The Dynamics of Single Parenting 45:06 Dating as a Single Mother 46:14 Embracing the Journey of Motherhood Host: Caitlin Creeper Song: Green by Macy Todd licensed via Audiio. Editing and Production: Mateus Gomes Get 30 Days Free to the Salty Club- use code: SCLUBPOD

    Choosing Motherhood Without Waiting for a Partner with Valérie Guillotte @valerie.bg
  2. May 15

    The Sex Conversation Most Women Never Got with Carly Pifer @readaurore

    This episode delves into the transformative power of exploring sexuality, embracing vulnerability, and rewriting societal narratives around pleasure. Carly Pifer, founder of Aurore and a passionate advocate for authentic intimacy, shares her journey, insights from her workshops, and thoughts on breaking down shame and disconnection around sex and desire. Interviewed by Alice Guevarra. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Carly and Aurore 01:20 - The origin story and the role of travel in her journey 02:52 - Connecting storytelling with healing and hope 05:18 - How to get men to open up about intimacy 06:50 - Differences between traveling and real-life dating states 08:55 - Openness around sex influenced by upbringing and rebellion 10:32 - The shame and fear surrounding sexuality from childhood 12:03 - The dangers of fear-based sex education and unlearning shame 13:02 - Patterns of disconnection in relationships and society 14:21 - The importance of sharing diverse sex stories 16:03 - Claiming pleasure and overcoming shame through storytelling 17:21 - Unblocking desire after sexual trauma or shame 18:54 - Breaking down desire into manageable steps 19:50 - Comparing literature and visual porn and their effects 22:42 - The importance of slow, responsive desire for women 24:57 - The disconnect between societal messages and female pleasure 27:01 - How disconnection manifests in relationships and societal barriers 28:35 - The impact of societal discomfort around female sexuality 29:44 - Reclaiming pleasure and normalizing female sexual agency 33:44 - Embracing slut shaming as a term of empowerment 35:23 - Alcohol’s influence on intimacy and sober sex practices 36:48 - Practical tips for exploring sober connection 43:00 - Simple exercises to reconnect with desire through body scans 45:23 - The universal nature of shame and the desire for love 47:04 - Aurore's upcoming workshop and creative writing exercises 49:28 - Final words on embracing vulnerability, pleasure, and authenticity Resources & Links: Read Aurore- Literary Erotica PlatformBrooklyn Magazine - Sober Sex ArticleWriting Workshop - Salty Club Event (replay)Join the Aurore X Salty Workshop on May 24th to explore desire, storytelling, and vulnerability, in a space designed for safe, playful, and transformative exploration. Song: Green by Macy Todd licensed via Audiio. Editing and Production: Mateus Gomes

    The Sex Conversation Most Women Never Got with Carly Pifer @readaurore

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Welcome to The Salty Club Podcast, with your host Caitlin Creeper. The Salty Club is a global community for women who don't do ordinary, where surf, strength, movement, and wild living collide. We believe when women claim their sport, their stories, and their freedom, they become unstoppable. Here we share conversations with adventurers, athletes, artists, and everyday firestarters, plus solo reflections on movement, motherhood, and making a life outside the lines. Feels less like a podcast, more like catching up with your people.

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