Shall We Unpack This?

Leilani Carrasco
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Shall We Unpack This? (or SWUT for short) is a safe space to dive deep into the complex, the messy and the taboo. Host Leilani Carrasco and her guests break down the cliches, toxic positivity and societal programming that often surround these topics. The aim of The SWUT podcast is to offer listeners a practical takeaway (or So WUT? factor) in each episode, be it a new relationship tool, renewed sense of freedom or a feeling that they're not alone. If you love deep conversations or exploring topics that don't fit in a neat little box, join us every Thursday as we ask "Shall We Unpack This?"

  1. 06/20/2024

    It Doesn't Have To Make Sense Anymore: Cursing God and Surrendering to Faith (SEASON FINALE!)

    In this season finale, join host Leilani Carrasco as we explore the concepts of going through a process without needing to fully understand it, and finishing without equating it to quitting. You'll also discover her process of surrender to faith, including two profound spiritual moments when she cursed God and was astonished by what happened next.

  2. 06/06/2024

    Sex Before Coffee: And Why I Chose to Remarry

    She vowed never to remarry. He desired marriage. She preferred to live alone. He preferred to share a home. So, what happened next? Join host Leilani Carrasco and her husband Tim as they share how a quirky travel show introduced them to the concept of "sex before coffee" and led to some surprising insights about their own relationship. You'll also discover what events caused Leilani to embrace marriage. @DatingBeyondBorders  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J89yrh1mDyw Read the blog post mentioned at time stamp 24:52: https://wilddesertwoman.wordpress.com/2022/08/16/conversation-with-imaginary-man/ Conan O'Brien Must Go

  3. 05/23/2024

    Feeling Stuck? Ask Yourself This Question.

    Do you ever feel stuck in a rut or like you just can't seem to get clarity? Join host Leilani Carrasco as she shares how this one key question helps her find clarity, a sense of Enough-ness and forward motion.

  4. 05/09/2024

    "I Found God On My Own Terms": Believing in love instead of religion's most powerful lie

    Did your upbringing involve religion? Was it a source of love or shame? Join host Leilani Carrasco and guest Denae Wood as they unpack her unconventional spiritual journey from The Jesus Movement to Sex, Drugs and Rock& Roll to working for a televangelist to ultimately leaving church. Discover how she maintained a love-focused faith in the midst of religious dogma and why she feels a more profound spiritual connection post-deconstruction. Trigger Warnings: Abortion 10:55, Traumatic death 12:26

  5. 04/25/2024

    Is "I'm Sorry" Enough? How to Support Friends in Tough Times

    Do you find yourself at a loss for words when faced with someone in the midst of grief or hardship? Are you unsure of how to offer support in a meaningful way? Join host Leilani Carrasco and guest Beckah Farrow as they discuss the most powerful way to show love and support to friends navigating grief and stress. Beckah also shares her experience giving birth to a "micro preemie" and how she and her husband maintained balance during their months-long stay at Cook's Children's Hospital.

  6. 04/18/2024

    Balancing Grief and Joy: Navigating the Loss of a Twin Mid-Pregnancy

    *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the loss of a fetus.* Have you ever struggled with guilt for feeling joy in the midst of a loss? Or that awkward feeling of being simultaneously jealous and happy for a friend? Join host Leilani Carrasco and guest Beckah Farrow as they unpack the bittersweet journey of celebrating life in the midst of loss, how to move forward when it feels like there is no time to grieve and how to create boundaries for yourself in emotionally vulnerable times.

  7. 04/11/2024

    BDSM: Is It All About Power & Pain?

    Is there more to BDSM than sex and power dynamics? Join host Leilani Carrasco and her guest Mistress Kay, a professional dominatrix, as they unpack the rules of BDSM and how it can be an empowering tool for trauma recovery. Topics include the rules of kink, mommy dommes, inner child healing and neural reprogramming. 1. https://www.choosingtherapy.com/bdsm/ 2. https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/an-introduction-to-bdsm-for-psychotherapists/ 3. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-sex/201206/a-loving-introduction-to-bdsm-for-couples Music: DocumentaryIn LeonardoPR

  8. 04/04/2024

    Kink in the Bible Belt: A Dominatrix's Journey

    If you've ever wondered why people are drawn to BDSM or what it's like to be a sex worker (in the Bible Belt no less!), then this episode is for you. Join host Leilani Carrasco and her guest Mistress Kay as they unpack Kay's journey from a conservative upbringing to a career as a professional dominatrix and artist. You will also learn how religion has come full circle in her work. / Trigger warning timestamps: PTSD (19:18,28), suicide (19:33,15), miscarriage (25:41, 02). Follow Mistress Kay on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mistresskintx/ Music: Documentary IN by LeonardoPR

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Shall We Unpack This? (or SWUT for short) is a safe space to dive deep into the complex, the messy and the taboo. Host Leilani Carrasco and her guests break down the cliches, toxic positivity and societal programming that often surround these topics. The aim of The SWUT podcast is to offer listeners a practical takeaway (or So WUT? factor) in each episode, be it a new relationship tool, renewed sense of freedom or a feeling that they're not alone. If you love deep conversations or exploring topics that don't fit in a neat little box, join us every Thursday as we ask "Shall We Unpack This?"

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  • Creator
    Leilani Carrasco
  • Years Active
    2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leilani Carrasco
  • Show Website
    Shall We Unpack This?