Owning Your Sexual Self

Rachel Maine
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Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for listeners to think openly about their sexuality and discusses all topics surrounding sexual health and wellness through a sex positive lens. Of course, there will be humor and profanity involved because well... that's my jam! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast so you never miss a beat!

  1. 4D AGO

    266. Rethinking Pelvic Pain with Dr. Jordan Barber

    Hello and welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’ve got Dr. Jordan Barber on the show and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Dr. Barber is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine who specializes in pain and takes a biomechanics driven approach to pelvic health. He works closely with pelvic floor physical therapists and brings a much needed focus to men’s pelvic health, an area that’s often overlooked and misunderstood. His work with dry needling and the nervous system offers a different way of understanding symptoms that people aren’t getting clear answers for, and you can feel how passionate he is about bringing more awareness to this space. In this episode: Men’s pelvic health and why it’s often overlookedHow pelvic pain impacts daily life, relationships, and self esteemCommon symptoms like urinary issues, pain with sex, and erectile dysfunctionWhat dry needling is and how it targets muscle and nerve functionWhat a session feels like and how quickly people may see changesThe role of the nervous system and stress in ongoing pelvic symptomsWhere to start when seeking help and how to advocate for proper careThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!** Resources AseDirectory.com MyopainSeminars.com r/PelvicFloorNeedling Connect with Dr Barber Socials: @JBarberLAC Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    39 min

  2. APR 13

    265. Desire, Boundaries, and Receiving with Lorina Manzanita

    Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m so excited to have Lorina here on the show. She is a somatic intimacy coach, certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and PhD student in human sexuality, with over 25 years in the healing arts and a deep focus on somatic intimacy. She blends multiple modalities to support trauma informed, pleasure inclusive work, and is the creator of the Held and Fulfilled program, helping people build deeper intimacy, stronger boundaries, and a greater capacity to receive, which is exactly what we get into together in this conversation. In this episode: How somatic work connects to sexuality and intimacyHow early experiences shape patterns around pleasureThe impact of performative sex and disconnection from the bodyThe four Rs of fulfillment: recognizing, reaching, receiving, and releasingWhy receiving pleasure and support can feel difficultHow to create safe spaces to practice boundaries and desireHow pleasure supports nervous system regulationThe impact of disconnection from pleasure on mood and creativityThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!** Resources Get Lorina's free mini-course, Nourished: The Neuroscience of Receiving Beautifully at https://tinyurl.com/3sfjcj4h Connect with Lorina Website - LorinaManzanita.com Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    38 min

  3. APR 6

    264. A Guided Practice for Self Compassion and Connecting with Your Inner Child

    Hello, hello! We’re back with another minisode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This is stage three of Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI), a guided somatic practice to support you when you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling to offer yourself compassion. Through breath, body awareness, and simple declarations, you’ll be guided to connect with your inner child, soften self blame, and begin moving through what feels stuck. This is a practice you can return to whenever you need to meet yourself with more compassion and create a sense of safety within. *This practice was created by Donny Epstein, creator of network spinal chiropractic and the 12 stages of healing* Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this series! Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    9 min

  4. MAR 30

    263. A Guided Practice for Navigating Inner Conflict and Self Blame

    Hi all! We’re back with another minisode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This is stage two of Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI), a guided somatic practice to support you when you’re feeling conflicted, stuck, or hard on yourself. Through breath, body awareness, and simple prompts, you’ll begin to notice the different parts of you that are asking to be heard and learn how to hold them with more compassion. This is a practice you can come back to whenever you need to soften the tension and feel more connected to yourself. *This practice was created by Donny Epstein, creator of network spinal chiropractic and the 12 stages of healing* Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    10 min

  5. MAR 23

    262. A Mini Guided Practice for Feeling Stuck, Disconnected, or Hopeless

    Hello, hello! We're trying something new on the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast this week! It's my first minisode! This is a guided somatic practice called Somato Respiratory Integration, or SRI for short, designed to support you through feelings of hopelessness, shame, or disconnection. Using breath and three simple points on the body, you’ll learn how to identify where things feel open and where they feel stuck, and how to work with both through awareness and repetition. This is a practice you can return to whenever you need a reset or a way to feel more grounded in your body. *This practice was created by Donny Epstein, creator of network spinal chiropractic and the 12 stages of healing* Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    10 min

  6. MAR 16

    261. Relentless Authenticity with Jocelyn Silva

    Hello hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so excited to have Jocelyn Silva here for this conversation. Jocelyn is a sex and relationship coach who helps people break free from shame, reconnect with their desires, and step into a more honest and empowered relationship with themselves. Her work is shaped by her own journey from growing up in heavy purity culture to doing the deep personal healing that led her into this field. I love how authentic Jocelyn is and how she now uses those experiences to help others create more truth, freedom, and alignment in their relationships and sexuality. In this episode: How fear of rejection, being too much, or not enough keeps people from showing up honestlyHow hiding parts of ourselves slowly erodes trust, closeness, and desireHow people pleasing and keeping the peace can create more anxietyHow nervous system safety impacts intimacy, desire, and pleasureSimple practices that can help people become more aware of their honestyWhy living authentically can be uncomfortable but ultimately more freeingThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!** Connect with Jocelyn Website - JocelynSilva.com Instagram - @IAmJocelynSilva Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    43 min

  7. MAR 9

    260. Understanding Mother and Father Learning with Shannon Hamaker

    Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited to have Shannon Hamaker here for this conversation. Shannon is a speaker, somatic practitioner, and certified sexual health educator with over 20 years of experience in sexual and mental health. Her work focuses on helping people understand how early relationships shape the way we experience connection, safety, and intimacy as adults. She brings so much wisdom and insight to this work, and I am really excited for you to hear from her today. In this episode: Inner child work and how early family dynamics shape adult relationshipsWhat “mother & father learning” are and how it influences our relationship with ourselvesHow to pause and regulate the nervous system during conflictShifting from blame toward curiosity and personal responsibilityHow childhood emotional patterns impact intimacy and feeling safe in the bodyPractices and resources for exploring mother learning and father learning furtherThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!** Resources The Libido Fairy Instagram: @TheLibidoFairy Anat Peri Spotify Shannon’s Retreat  Connect with Shannon Instagram: @ShannonHamaker Website: ShannonHamaker.com  Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    48 min

  8. MAR 2

    259. REAL skin with Dr. Mina

    Hello! We're back with another Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm so excited to have Dr. Mina on the show today! She is a Harvard trained, double board certified dermatologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience and the founder of The Skin Real. Her work focuses on helping women better understand their skin, especially through midlife, and moving away from overwhelming routines and conflicting advice. We talk about skin in a way that goes far beyond products and appearance, and why understanding what is happening in your body can change how you relate to yourself. In this episode: The problem with influencer driven routines and constant product pushingWhy we should focus on skin needs and personal goals instead of trendsThe REAL Skin method and what each step representsHow skin is a reflection of internal healthWhy the vulva belongs in skin health conversationsEstrogen changes in perimenopause and what happens to skin tissueBenefits and safety of vaginal estrogen for long term healthThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!** Connect with Dr. Mina Instagram: @DrMinaSkin Podcast: The Skin Real Healthy Skin Habits Freebie  Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

    41 min
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Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for listeners to think openly about their sexuality and discusses all topics surrounding sexual health and wellness through a sex positive lens. Of course, there will be humor and profanity involved because well... that's my jam! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast so you never miss a beat!

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  • Creator
    Rachel Maine
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Owning Your Sexual Self
  • Show Website
    Owning Your Sexual Self

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