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S4 Ep130 - Part 1. My HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Journey: Choosing Healing Beyond Fear30 Dec 202500:39:17

In this episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, I’m sharing something deeply personal, and something many women quietly navigate alone.

This is part one of my HPV and cervical dysplasia journey, including abnormal PAP tests, CIN 2 diagnoses, colposcopies, and the moment I chose to step out of fear-based decision-making and into a more embodied, holistic approach to healing.

Inside this episode, I share:

  • How long this journey has been unfolding and why I’m sharing it now

  • Navigating HPV, cervical dysplasia, and medical recommendations without shame or panic

  • The moment I walked out of a scheduled LEEP procedure, and why

  • The protocols, practices, and lifestyle shifts I’m currently using to support my body

  • How embodiment, nervous system regulation, and sacred sexuality have become part of my healing process

This episode is not medical advice, it’s my lived experience, shared for women who want to feel informed, empowered, and sovereign in their health choices.

If you’re navigating HPV, cervical dysplasia, or feeling overwhelmed by medical pressure, this conversation is an invitation to pause, listen to your body, and choose from grounded self-trust rather than fear.

This is part one of my story. Part two will come when my body completes this chapter.

S4 Ep129 - Pressure Does Not Equal Pleasure: How Sex Pressure Quietly Kills Desire (and What Actually Restores It)23 Dec 202500:33:53

If sex has started to feel heavy, pressured, or like something you should be doing instead of something you genuinely want, this episode is for you.

Many women in long-term relationships still enjoy sex, but feel disconnected from desire, sensation, or ease. Not because something is wrong with them or their relationship, but because pressure has quietly crept into intimacy.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways couples put pressure on sex, from frequency expectations, to orgasm chasing, to the unspoken guilt that builds over time, and why that pressure actually shuts pleasure down.

You’ll learn:

  • Why pressure is read by your nervous system as a threat, not an invitation

  • How the “ticking clock” and orgasm focus sabotage desire — even when attraction is there

  • Why this isn’t a libido problem, a hormone problem, or a communication failure

  • How pressure impacts both partners — and creates avoidance, resentment, and disconnection

  • What actually creates the conditions for desire, connection, and pleasure to return

This is a grounded, honest conversation for real women in real relationships — not sex tips, performance advice, or quick fixes. We’re talking about embodiment, nervous system safety, and responsibility without self-blame.

If you’re ready to stop forcing intimacy and start creating space for pleasure to breathe again, this episode will meet you right where you are.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

S4 Ep128 - Spontaneous vs Responsive Desire What Every Woman Needs to Know16 Dec 202500:27:59

So many women believe they’ve “lost” their desire… but most of the time, it hasn’t disappeared at all.

In this episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, we’re breaking down the difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire — and why this one shift in understanding can bring instant relief, more confidence, and a clear path forward (without forcing yourself, faking it, or waiting around for desire to magically strike).

You’ll hear why long-term love, busy life seasons, stress, and emotional disconnection can make desire feel distant — and how to start working with your body again so that flicker can build into a turned-on, satisfied sex life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The key difference between spontaneous vs. responsive desire (and why most women are responsive)

  • Why “Are you in the mood?” often shuts desire down — and what to ask instead

  • The role of nervous system safety, emotional connection, and subconscious conditioning in libido

  • Practical ways to build anticipation, set the stage, and support your desire to blossom

  • 3 tangible tools to try: anticipation + stage-setting + erotic blueprints + yoni breathing

If you’re realizing there’s more underneath the surface — stress, safety patterns, old conditioning, or relationship dynamics — I’d love to support you. I’m currently refining my coaching containers after hundreds of hours of advanced training and 4 new certifications, and pricing increases for 2026. Now through January 5th is your window to lock in current pricing.

Resources and Links MentionedBook a complimentary consultation (before Jan 5):

Referenced episodes:

  • Ep 114 (Part 1): Why Your Nervous System Is a Key Part of Having Better Sex

  • Ep 12: Unveiling Erotic Blueprints (with Angela Thurston)

  • Ep 108: Yoni Breathing — How to Awaken the Sensations of Your Yoni With This Sacred Sex Tool

  • Episode on novelty,

    S3 Ep96 - Holistic Sex Tools: Expand Your Pleasure & Reclaim Your Turn-On from the Inside Out):

Erotic Blueprints resources:

Tools + atmosphere mentioned:

S4 Ep127 - Avoid Holiday Disappointment: Communicating Needs & Expectations in Long-Term Love09 Dec 202500:20:05

The holidays are meant to feel magical, yet for so many women in long-term marriages, they feel heavy and disappointing. You’re carrying the emotional load, managing the details, and hoping your partner will “just know” what you need, but those unspoken expectations often lead to frustration and resentment.

Here’s the truth:
You’re not disappointed because he doesn’t care.
You’re disappointed because the expectations lived in your head, not in the relationship.


In this episode, building on last week’s Couple Bubble conversation, we explore how attachment patterns, shadow triggers, and hyper-independence shape the way you ask for support, or don’t.


You’ll learn:

  • Why “I’ll just do it myself” feels safer
  • How that energy repels the support you actually crave
  • Why communication breaks down when you’re overwhelmed
  • A simple embodied way to share what you need
  • How to receive support without guilt or shutdown

These tools will help you feel more supported, connected, and like a true team, not just during the holidays, but all year long.

✨ Pair this with last week’s episode for a powerful relationship shift.


S4 Ep126 - The Couple Bubble, Your Key to Feeling Connected With Your Partner at Holiday Events02 Dec 202500:21:53

Feeling frustrated, disconnected, or totally alone beside your partner at holiday events?
In this episode, we’re diving into the Couple Bubble, a simple, powerful tool that helps you and your partner stay connected, supported, and on the same page no matter what’s happening around you.

You’ll learn why miscommunication and silent expectations create so much tension during social gatherings, how to avoid the emotional hangover that happens on the drive home, and the exact steps to build a united front before you even walk in the door.

We’ll also talk about:
• how nervous system safety shapes connection
• why your partner can’t read your mind (and what to do instead)
• how to create shared check-ins, agreements, and rescue moments
• simple ways to leave events feeling closer instead of drained


If you want holiday gatherings to feel lighter, softer, and more connected, this episode shows you how.


Links Mentioned:
• Complimentary Consultation Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call• Free 5 Day Sensual Embodiment Challenge: https://janninemackinnon.com/5-day-sensual-embodiment-challenge/• Work with Jannine 1:1 (Relationship Coaching): https://janninemackinnon.com/coaching/
• Beducated — Netflix for intimacy skills: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated
• Wired for Love (Stan Tatkin): https://amzn.to/43YWk8Khttps://amzn.to/43YWk8K

S4 Ep125 - Vibrators vs. Sacred Sexuality: Why Vibing One Out Isn’t the Same as Embodied Pleasure25 Nov 202500:16:51

Most of us learned to grab the vibrator, get off fast, and move on — a quick fix for stress or tension. But that “vibe and go” approach only scratches the surface of what your pleasure is capable of.

In this episode, Jannine breaks down the difference between a quick release and a sacred sexuality practice that expands your energy, rewires your beliefs, and connects you to something divine inside your body. You’ll learn how slowing down and bringing presence into pleasure can completely transform your confidence, your relationships, and the way you show up in life.

Inside this episode:

  • Why “quick release” patterns keep you stuck in surface-level pleasure

  • How removing the orgasm goal deepens sensitivity and satisfaction

  • The easiest way to bring your whole body into the experience

  • A simple pleasure-based method for rewiring your nervous system and expanding your confidence


If you’ve been craving more depth, aliveness, and connection — this conversation will show you that what you’re seeking isn’t out there… it’s already within you.

Want to feel this work for yourself?
Join Jannine’s Free 5-Day Sensual Embodiment Challenge — five guided practices to help you reconnect with your body, awaken your sensual energy, and experience more pleasure in everyday life.
👉 Grab your free spot at janninemackinnon.com/challenge.

Mentioned in this episode:

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S4 Ep124 - 5 Simple Acts of Pleasure To Regulate Your Nervous System and Boost Desire18 Nov 202500:18:53

Pleasure is medicine.
And when you learn to taste, touch, and breathe it into your everyday moments, your body starts to remember how good it’s meant to feel.

In this episode, Jannine shares five simple, soulful acts of pleasure that regulate your nervous system, calm stress, and gently awaken desire from within.

These aren’t complicated rituals—they’re invitations to soften into your senses, melt out of your mind, and feel turned on by life again.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

Follow Sacred Sex for Real Women for grounded conversations that help you reconnect with your body, your pleasure, and your power.

S4 Ep123 - Self Love That Reignites Pleasure with Monique Carmela11 Nov 202500:51:37

Self-love isn’t a pep talk—it’s the foundation that makes pleasure possible. In this intimate conversation, Monique Carmela and I get practical about dissolving shame, regulating your nervous system, and letting desire return—especially in long-term relationships and real-life seasons like motherhood and stress.

We unpack why “doing more” often backfires, how curiosity and compassion soften resistance, and how tiny self-devotions (breath in bed, shower rituals, a five-minute hand massage) build momentum without pressure. You’ll learn how to reframe “pleasure practice” as simple “time for me,” create a weekly devotional that actually fits your life, and expand your capacity to feel—so you naturally expand your capacity for pleasure and connection.

You’ll learn:

  • A body-based approach to self-love that calms your nervous system

  • How to meet shame and resistance without shutting down

  • Micro-practices you can weave into busy days

  • Why devotion beats discipline for sustainable intimacy

Resources mentioned:

S4 Ep122 - How Taking Sex Off The Table Can Reignite Desire04 Nov 202500:18:37

It might sound counterintuitive, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your sex life… is to stop having sex.

If intimacy has started to feel heavy — full of pressure, expectation, or frustration — this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Jannine shares how taking penetration or nighttime sex off the table helped her and her husband rebuild connection, confidence, and real desire, and how this simple shift can help you do the same.

You’ll learn why removing sexual pressure can reignite desire naturally by helping your body feel safe again, plus how to talk to your partner about it in a way that invites connection rather than rejection.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, moving through a season of disconnection, or simply wanting to enjoy intimacy again, this conversation will help you release the guilt, rebuild safety, and rediscover authentic pleasure.

🌹 In this episode, you’ll explore:

  • Why pressure and expectation can quietly kill desire

  • The nervous system science behind why your body “braces” during intimacy

  • How taking sex off the table helps you rewire safety and pleasure

  • A simple guided reflection to help you notice your body’s real response to touch

  • How to communicate this approach with your partner so it builds connection, not distance

    • The surprising truth about what actually reignites desire in long-term love

    💗 Resources Mentioned:


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    S4 Ep121 - Sex Magick Isn’t What You Think: 5 Myths Keeping You Stuck28 Oct 202500:20:20

    Most women picture Sex Magick as a witchy movie scene — full moons, candles everywhere, hours-long rituals, and a super-spiritual partner.

    The truth? You can do Sex Magick in 10–20 minutes, solo, safely — and it can completely transform how you manifest.

    In this episode, Jannine busts the five biggest myths about Sex Magick:

    • That it has to be a long, elaborate ritual
    • That it must be done during a full moon
    • That it’s dark or dangerous
    • That it’s complicated
    • That you have to do it with a partner


    You’ll learn how simple and grounded Sex Magick can be, how to align it with love and integrity, and why your body — not the moon — is the true source of your power.



    Related Episodes:

    S4 Ep120 - Why Sex Magick Works Better Than Traditional Manifestation21 Oct 202500:19:06

    Tired of working hard to manifest and getting nowhere?
    This episode shows you why traditional manifestation keeps you stuck—and how Sex Magick flips the script. Learn how to activate your body’s pleasure pathways, open your nervous system to receiving, and channel your sexual energy into tangible, real-world results.


    S4 Ep119 - The Truth About a Jade Egg or Yoni Egg Practice - Benefits, Safety & Healing Explained14 Oct 202500:27:23

    Jade egg work has a reputation — and most of it’s wrong.

    In this episode, Jannine demystifies one of the most misunderstood sacred sex tools and reveals how jade egg practice can help you strengthen your pelvic floor, release tension, and awaken deeper sensitivity and pleasure.

    She shares her own journey from skeptic to devotee, clears up the biggest myths (like infections, Kegels, and “tightening”), and explains how this ancient Taoist practice can become a nourishing, spiritual, and embodied ritual for real women.

    If you’ve been curious but hesitant, this episode will show you how to explore jade egg work safely, intentionally, and with self-trust.

    ✨ You’ll learn:

    • What jade egg practice really is (and what it’s not)

    • How to practice safely — even if you’ve been nervous to try

    • The truth about “tightening” and why relaxation matters just as much as strength

    • How to use your sexual energy as nourishment, not just arousal

    • What makes Jannine’s trauma-informed, pleasure-based approach unique

    💎 Mentioned in this episode:

    Perfect for women ready to reconnect with their bodies, awaken their sensual energy, and explore sacred sexuality in a way that feels safe, grounded, and real.

    S4 Ep118 - Stop Emasculating Your Man (and Watch Him Rise)07 Oct 202500:22:32

    Most women don’t realize how often they unintentionally emasculate the men they love — through tone, criticism, or constantly “doing it all” themselves.

    In this real-talk episode, Jannine breaks down what emasculation actually looks like, why it happens, and how to shift from control and resentment into appreciation, partnership, and polarity.

    You’ll hear how the “boss babe” mindset — the one that tells women they have to hold it all together — quietly kills intimacy and attraction, and how one simple energetic shift can bring safety, harmony, and desire back into your relationship.

    Inside, Jannine shares:
    🌹 Real-life examples of how emasculation shows up (even with the best intentions)
    🌹 The energetic roots behind control, criticism, and resentment
    🌹 How appreciation opens the nervous system to safety, polarity, and pleasure
    🌹 What happens when you’re both in your masculine — and how to bring balance back
    🌹 The practical steps to flip the script and rebuild trust, intimacy, and connection


    Whether you’ve been together for two years or twenty, this episode will help you see your man differently, lead with softness instead of shame, and create the kind of dynamic where both of you rise.

    Explore the Feeling Safe to Surrender pathway inside the Sensual Embodiment Collective. Save 10% off with code PODCAST

    S4 Ep117 - Midlife as Initiation: Truth, Power & Unapologetic Pleasure with Carla Wainwright Holistic Wellness Coach, Sexual Awakening Facilitator, and Midlife Alchemist30 Sep 202500:47:37

    What if midlife isn’t a slow fade—but a sacred initiation into your deepest truth, cellular power, and unapologetic pleasure? In this soulful, grounded conversation, Carla Wainwright—holistic wellness coach, sexual awakening facilitator, and “midlife alchemist”—joins Jannine to bridge science and the sacred. We unpack how hormone shifts, stress, and blood sugar changes can make pleasure feel far away—and why that’s exactly when pleasure (hello, oxytocin) becomes the antidote that rewires your nervous system and stabilizes your hormones. Expect liberating reframes (hot flashes as sacred burn-off, anyone?), practical micro-rituals, and a reminder that the wisest, sexiest chapters can unfold in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • The “sacred metabolism” of midlife: a simple science-meets-sacred lens for feeling vital again

    • Why oxytocin sits “on the throne” (and how to stack 5 daily oxytocin moments without adding more to your plate)

    • A kinder narrative for perimenopause + menopause that honors your body’s design (not a “decline to fix”)

    • How to transmute stress, people-pleasing, and identity shifts into clarity, boundaries, and desire

    • Real-life practices for wetter, juicier intimacy at any age (yes to lube, language, and voice)
    • The “second spring” reframe: channeling creative/sexual energy back into your heart and life purpose
  • Mentions & resources:


  • Related episodes you’ll love:

    • S4 Ep 114 - Pt. 1 Why Your Nervous System Is a Key Part of Having Better Sex

    • Yoni Breathing: How to Awaken the Sensations of Your Yoni

    • How to Nourish Yourself With Your Sexual Energy

    • 3 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life (That Go Deeper Than Toys & Lingerie)


  • More About Carla:

    Carla Wainwright is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Sexual Awakening Facilitator, and Midlife Alchemist.
She supports women 40+ to reclaim vitality, balance their hormones, and reconnect with their pleasure and power through a blend of metabolic health, nervous system healing, and sensual embodiment.With a background in biology, homeopathy, and over two decades of experience in the healing arts, Carla bridges the science of the body with the sacredness of lived experience. Her work helps women shift from surviving to thriving - by listening to the body’s signals, reawakening desire, and embracing midlife as a powerful rite of passage.Carla leads retreats, group programs, and 1:1 coaching that integrate lifestyle medicine, deep emotional inquiry, and somatic practices to guide women back to their vibrancy and radiance.

    S4 Ep116 - What Is Approachable Sacred Sexuality? And Why Real Women Need It23 Sep 202500:19:10

    When you hear the words sacred sex, what comes to mind? For many women, it’s three-hour rituals, intimidating workshops, or needing a partner who’s just as into tantra as you are. But here’s the truth: approachable sacred sex isn’t about long, perfect rituals—it’s about feeling fully alive in your body, right here, in your real life.

    In this episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, Jannine MacKinnon redefines what sacred sexuality really is (and isn’t), why it matters for women in long-term love, and how to begin weaving it into your life—even if you’re busy, tired, or juggling kids. You’ll learn:

    ✨ The four pillars of approachable sacred sex—body connection, presence, energy awareness, and holistic sex tools
    ✨ Why this practice transforms sex from performance into empowerment (and how that ripples into confidence, intimacy, and radiance in every area of life)
    ✨ Three simple, practical ways to begin sacred sexuality—even if you only have 10 minutes this week

    Referenced episodes you might love:

    Ready to experience this for yourself?
    🌹 Download the free Honey Pot Meditation (your 10-min doorway into sacred sex): janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot
    🌹 Explore the Sensual Embodiment Collective with guided journeys and live monthly practices—use code podcast for 10% off: janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective
    🌹 Join Jannine live on September 24th for the next embodiment journey—email info@janninemackinnon.com or DM @jannine.mackinnon to get set up.

    Sacred sex isn’t out of reach—it’s approachable, it’s real, and it’s waiting for you.

    S4 Ep 115 - Pt. 2 The Hidden Nervous System Patterns Blocking Your Pleasure (and How to Rewire Them)16 Sep 202500:18:34

    This is Part 2 of my series on the nervous system and pleasure. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there first!

    In this episode, we dive into the subconscious patterns—like performance, people-pleasing, or shutting down—that quietly block your capacity for pleasure. You’ll learn why they show up, how they’re rooted in shame and old beliefs, and two powerful ways to rewire them so your body can feel safe, open, and orgasmically alive.


    ✨ Download the free Honey Pot Meditation + journal prompts → https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot
    ✨ Join the last free live embodiment journey on Sept 24 @ 12 PM PST → email me at info@janninemackinnon.com or DM me on IG @jannine.mackinnon
    ✨ Explore ongoing practices inside the Sensual Embodiment Collective—get 10% off with code podcast → https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/

    S4 Ep 114 - Pt. 1 Why Your Nervous System Is a Key Part of Having Better Sex09 Sep 202500:24:41

    Better sex isn’t about new positions, toys, or tricks—it’s about your nervous system. When your body feels stressed, arousal shuts down. When it feels safe, pleasure flows.

    In this episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, Jannine MacKinnon shows why your nervous system—not technique—is the foundation for desire. She shares a behind-the-scenes story of losing her libido during bathroom renovations (and how she shifted back into pleasure), along with client examples that reveal how nervous system regulation transforms intimacy.

    You’ll also learn three simple ways to shift your state—so you can move from stressed and shut down into relaxed, open, and ready for pleasure.

    ✨ This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Next week, we’ll explore the hidden nervous system responses that get triggered during sex and how to rewire them for deeper openness and connection.

    🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

    S4 Ep113 - 8 Lessons from 8 Years of Marriage: Communication, Connection & Staying a Team02 Sep 202500:34:09

    Marriage isn’t just about love—it’s about learning how to communicate, stay connected, and choose each other in the messy middle. After 8 years married (10+ together), I’m sharing the 8 lessons that turned resentment and miscommunication into deeper intimacy, more laughter, and a rock-solid team.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why small hurts fester—and a simple cadence for hard conversations

    • How specificity (dishes, gifts, date night) ends disappointment

    • The appreciation effect: getting more of what you want without nagging

    • “Us vs. the problem”: shifting conflict into collaboration

    • Everyday ways to build physical + emotional connection (hugs are foreplay)

    • How playfulness keeps desire alive in busy seasons

    • Dreaming together so you don’t drift apart

    • Using shared values to make decisions (and drop what doesn’t matter)

    Resources:

    S4 Ep112 - Erotic Talk vs Dirty Talk: How to Use Your Voice for Deeper Pleasure with Luna Agneya Relationship Coach and Tantrika26 Aug 202500:56:32

    So many women freeze up when it comes to using their voice in the bedroom. You want to say something… but the words feel clunky, the mood feels fragile, and the moment passes.

    In this week’s episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, I’m joined by Luna Agneya, Relationship Coach and Tantrika, to explore the art of erotic talk — and how it’s different from the performative “dirty talk” you might see in porn.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why erotic talk is more about embodiment than performance

    • How structure can actually make things sexier and safer

    • Simple tools to amplify connection and pleasure right away

    • Why bringing your erotic voice into sex builds confidence in every area of life

    This is a real, grounded conversation for women who want more than quick fixes or clichés — it’s about reclaiming your authentic voice, deepening intimacy, and turning communication into one of the hottest tools for long-term love.

    🎧 Tune in now and discover how to move from silence to sensual expression — and why your voice might just be your most powerful pathway to pleasure.

    Links


  • Learn More About Luna

    Luna is the Headmistress of the Sensual Arts School, Evolving Eros and the Liberating love Collective, a seasoned Tantrika, Sensualist, Ritualist, and Creatrix with over a decade of experience in the realms of conscious sexuality. As a global facilitator of retreats and workshops, Luna is dedicated to creating trauma-informed, sacred spaces for exploring the erotic and fostering connection with a Queer and Kink friendly lens. Her expertise spans Somatic embodiment, Tantric Yoga, Relationship Transformation and Sacred Sexuality, crafting liberating, healing, and empowering experiences for participants worldwide. Luna's diverse certifications and trainings include VITA Tantric Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching, yoga instruction, breathwork, and Transformational Facilitation and Somatic Shadow Work facilitation. Committed to continuous growth, Luna has immersed herself in the study of NonDual Shaiva Tantra since 2019. As both a teacher and practitioner, she embodies the principles of Embodied Liberation, living as a devotee of Love and Sensuality.

    S4 Ep111 - How to Nourish Yourself With Your Sexual Energy19 Aug 202500:23:12

    Most women use their sexual energy only for release—but what if it could be your most powerful self-care tool? In this episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, you’ll discover how to stop unconsciously leaking energy and instead circulate it through your body so it nourishes you—bringing radiance, nervous system balance, and everyday aliveness.

    I’ll share my personal journey of shifting from sex as validation with others to using my own sexual energy as a source of nourishment and empowerment. You’ll also learn a simple, doable practice to hold, harness, and alchemize your turn-on for deeper presence, self-love, and sacred connection.

    🌹 Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    S4 Ep110 - Loving & Supporting the Men in Your Life: Lessons from The Queen’s Code & Beyond with Carla Crivaro12 Aug 202501:06:18

    What if you could communicate with the men in your life in a way that inspires them to open up, feel valued, and show up as their best selves—without falling into criticism or disconnection?

    In this heartfelt and perspective-shifting episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, I’m joined by Relationship & Intimacy Coach Carla Crivaro for a deep dive into how we can truly love, respect, and uplift the men we share our lives with.

    Together, we unpack:

    • Why men’s emotional shutdown often isn’t about you—and how to respond in a way that builds trust instead of walls.

    • The surprising ways patriarchy impacts men too (and why this matters for intimacy and connection).

    • How to recognize and receive the unique ways men give love—so you stop missing the gestures that are already there.

    • Why setting your partner up to win is one of the most powerful shifts you can make in your relationship.

    • How to navigate those “stuck” phases, from career challenges to grief, with compassion, space, and clear communication.

    We also draw powerful parallels to The Queen’s Code by Alison Armstrong (one of my most popular podcast topics ever) and explore practical ways to bring these concepts into your real life.

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated by miscommunication, longed for more harmony in your relationship, or wanted to better understand the masculine perspective, this conversation is your invitation to see men through a whole new lens—one that celebrates your differences, strengthens your bond, and brings more love into the everyday.

    Links & Resources Mentioned:
    📚 Listen to “5 Ways The Queen’s Code Shifts Your Perspective About Men” – my top 10 episode diving deep into Alison Armstrong’s work
    💌 Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective and receive 10% off with code podcast: janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective


    Website: www.carlacrivaro.com (assess your sex, love andrelationships)

    Instagram- The Sexuality Sanctuary https://instagram.com/the.sexuality.sanctuary @the.sexuality.sanctuary

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/carlacrivaro

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-crivaro-coach-facilitator

    Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@carlacrivaro

    Spotify playlist where I have been guest on podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zMYspd6sC4hvBx33p7f7E?si=1fe5a0b81fce4d03


    More About Carla:

    Carla Crivaro is a Sex, Love & Relationship Coach who helps leaders and foundersreignite their sex lives and deepen their relationships - so they feel confident,desired and fully connected in every area of life, from the bedroom to theboardroom.

    She believes your personal life is the foundation of your professional success. Everhad an argument with your partner and found it hard to focus at work? Exactly.

    Through 1:1 coaching, group programs and in-person events, Carla supportspeople who feel shut down or disconnected in the bedroom to feel confident,vibrant, and alive - so they can lead powerfully in business too.

    Her vision? That you walk into work lit up, inspired and energised after the bestsex of your life that morning.

    Carla is calling on leaders to be bold enough to acknowledge that sex andrelationships matter - and to bring this conversation into their workplaces throughcoaching, workshops and talks.

    Take her self-assessment atwww.carlacrivaro.comto see how aligned you are insex, love and relationships

    S4 Ep109 - What the F*ck Does Yoni Actually Mean (And Why I Use It)05 Aug 202500:30:43

    Ever feel awkward saying vagina or pussy?

    In this episode, we unpack the real meaning of yoni—and why the words you use for your body matter. You’ll learn the difference between vulva, vagina, pussy, and yoni, and how language can either block your pleasure or unlock sacred connection. Walk away with a simple embodiment practice to help you reclaim your word—and your power.


    ✨ Resources & Links Mentioned:

    🔹 FREE Honey Pot Meditation – Connect with your yoni space through this sacred embodiment practice:
    janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot

    🔹 Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective – A sanctuary of weekly practices to rewire your nervous system and reconnect with your sensual self. Use code PODCAST for 10% off:
    janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective

    🔹 Connect with me on Instagram – Share your chosen word with me!
    instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon

    Journal Prompts:

    • What were you taught to call this part of your body growing up?
    • How did those words feel then—and how do they feel now in your adult body?
    • What memories or messages rise when you say those words out loud?
    • If you could choose a word that made your body feel honored, seen, and loved—what would it be?
    • What do you want to feel when you connect to this space? Sensual? Sacred? Free?
    S4 Ep108 - Yoni Breathing: How to Awaken The Sensations Of Your Yoni With This Sacred Sex Tool29 Jul 202500:19:00

    Feeling numb or disconnected from your yoni? You’re not alone—and this practice can help.

    In this episode, we’re diving into Yoni Breathing—a simple, powerful way to reconnect with your body, awaken sensation, and expand your capacity for pleasure.

    You’ll learn:
    💋 What yoni breathing is and how it actually works
    💋 Why numbness and disconnection are so common (and not your fault)
    💋 How to start yoni breathing—even if you only have 5 minutes
    💋 Why this tantric practice helps build pleasure from the inside out
    💋 How it supports healing from overstimulation, vibrators, past trauma & more

    Plus, I’ll walk you through how to do the practice step-by-step, and how to deepen with guided audios inside the Sensual Embodiment Collective.

    🎁 Use code PODCAST for 10% off your membership: https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/

    ✨ Real sex tools for real women.
    🎧 Tune in to awaken your yoni with nothing but your breath.

    S4 Ep107 - 3 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life (That Go Deeper Than Toys & Lingerie)22 Jul 202500:24:15

    Forget the surface-level tips like toys, lingerie, and new positions. In this episode, we explore three powerful ways to deepen connection and reignite desire in long-term love—without relying on quick fixes or novelty highs.

    You’ll learn how to:
    – Use a Yes/No/Maybe list to guide sexy, honest conversations
    – Build sexual confidence by learning new skills together
    – Explore cannabis or psilocybin to unlock deeper states of pleasure and connection


    Plus, I share why Sacred Sex for Real Women is the new name of the show—and what that shift means for you.


    ✨ Grab your free Yes/No/Maybe checklist: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/21057/160597396785465041/share
    🛏️ Check out the Beducated 40% off summer sale: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated
    🌿 Get curious about plant allies in the bedroom


    This episode is your invitation to explore sacred sex that actually works for real life.

    S3 Ep106 - You Don’t Need 3 Hour Tantric Sex Rituals: Here's What To Do Instead15 Jul 202500:25:08

    You don’t need a 3-hour tantric sex ritual to have sacred, satisfying sex—here’s what actually works.

    If you’ve ever felt like “better sex” meant adding another thing to your to-do list, this episode is your permission slip to do it differently. Jannine breaks down the 3 myths behind long, performative sex rituals—and offers grounded, doable alternatives for real women with full lives.

    You’ll learn:
    ✨ Why connection outside the bedroom matters just as much as what happens in it
    ✨ How a 1-hour weekly devotional pleasure ritual (with yourself!) can transform your sex life
    ✨ How to use the 3 keys of Tantra—breath, sound, and movement—to build lasting, embodied pleasure

    Whether you’re in a relationship or not, this episode will show you how to weave sacred sex into your actual life—without needing incense or hours of eye gazing.


    🎧 Mentioned in this episode:
    – 🔥 Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective (use code podcast for 10% off): https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/
    – 🍯 Get the FREE Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
    – 📚 Better Sex Through Mindfulness (Book): https://amzn.to/456bpWE
    – 🎙️ S3 Ep102 - Why Mindfulness is Essential For Better Sex

    | Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12WFHmJ4RyDoR1J9l2iBmR?si=p7Mkz_-fQn-2BcEZarHUvQ

    | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-ep102-why-mindfulness-is-essential-for-better-sex/id1645171635?i=1000713228864

    – 🎙️ S3 Ep73 - 3 Keys of Tantra for Orgasmic Bliss: Breath, Sound and Movement




    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-ep73-3-keys-of-tantra-for-orgasmic-bliss-breath/id1645171635?i=1000678291070


    – 🎙️ S3 Ep82 - It’s Not You, It’s Biology: Why Women Take Longer to Orgasm (And How to Make the Most of It)

    | Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69qCPq7dpZisiZYTokaJzN?si=ciIkah7qSruttzdGh1Id2A

    | Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-ep82-its-not-you-its-biology-why-women-take-longer/id1645171635?i=1000688914229

    S3 Ep105 - Reigniting Passion: What Really Works (Hint: It’s Not Opening the Relationship) with Dr. Diane Mueller from My Libido Doc08 Jul 202501:00:53

    Love, libido & longevity—can they all exist together?In this soulful conversation with Dr. Diane Mueller (aka my libido doc), we’re busting the myth that long-term relationships kill passion. From healing performance pressure to navigating shame-free communication, we explore what it really takes to reignite desire in committed love.

    We also unpack the growing trend of open relationships—and whether they’re truly a solution for fading intimacy. Plus: how novelty, nervous system safety, and small shifts in how we touch and talk can create big waves of pleasure.

    If you’re craving more spark, depth, and orgasmic connection with your partner—but want it to feel real, not performative—this episode is your permission slip.

    🎧 Tune in to learn:– Why libido often fades in long-term love (and what to do about it)– How to bring novelty and curiosity back to your sex life– The truth about open relationships as a fix– How pleasure evolves—and why that’s not a bad thing– What actually helps you feel safe enough to surrender


    Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a board certified sexologist with dual doctorates in Naturopathic as well as Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is the founder of the sex education center: MyLibidoDoc.com and hosts 'The Libido Lounge' podcast, where she helps monogamous couples create more passion, desire, hotter sex and better communication.


    Free e Book: Revive Your Love Life: 5 easy steps for mindblowing orgasms and romance: ⁠hotterlife.com⁠

    Is your libido low? Do you have desire discrepancy with your partner? Is sex and intimacy mostly something of the past? Do you feel bored or unmotivated to be intimate with your partner? So many people seek hormone replacement therapy as the answer for these problems. While balancing hormones is essential, many times this does not fix libido and people are left with their intimacy life falling apart. Want that new relationship energy back? Want the stability of monogamy but the excitement of novelty?  This book gives hope, insight, and actionable steps to how to keep your love and romance alive in your long-term relationships.


    YesNoMaybe Checklist: MySexDoc.com

    The Yes, No, Maybe Checklist is a fun, engaging way to discover what lights you and your partner up. Each partner independently marks “Yes” for activities they’re eager to try (e.g., scheduling a sensual date night), “No” for those they’re not comfortable with (e.g., specific positions that feel off-limits), and “Maybe” for possibilities to explore together (e.g., introducing novelty like role-play). With over 100 carefully curated items—spanning sensual touch, creative positions, communication techniques, and passion-boosting ideas like those in Dr. Diane’s Hot Monogamy Club—this checklist helps couples navigate desire mismatches, reignite excitement, and build trust. It encourages notes on preferences (e.g., giving vs. receiving) and physical or emotional limits, ensuring every step feels safe and consensual.

    S3 Ep104 - The Power of Choosing Yourself: Healing, Boundaries & Sacred Relationships with Kimberly Coffin02 Jul 202500:46:43

    Ever looked around at your life and thought, “I should be happy… so why do I feel so empty?”

    If you’ve been the good wife, the perfect mom, the woman who does it all — but something still feels missing — this conversation is for you.

    In this powerful and intimate episode, I sit down with Tantra teacher and relationship coach Kimberly Coffin to explore what it really means to choose yourself unapologetically—and how that choice changes everything.

    You’ll hear:
    — Kimberly’s raw story of reclaiming her body, voice, and truth after trauma
    — How to recognize when a relationship is holding you back (even if it “looks perfect”)
    — The inner work that paves the way for sacred, soul-level partnership
    — How to stop performing and start receiving in love, sex, and life

    Whether you’re in the messy middle of healing or just starting to explore your desires, this episode will remind you: your power lies in choosing you.

    🎧 Press play and feel what’s possible when you stop settling and start rising.

    Learn More About Kim


    Kimberly Moore-Coffin is a certified trauma-informed Intimacy, Relationship & Tantra Teacher, Speaker, Bestselling Author, founder of Get Your Sexy Back and Co-Founder of Phoenix Rising Retreats. 

     

    Kim is known for helping couples and individuals awaken authentic connection, deep intimacy, and a whole lot more turn-on—without the pressure, performance, or shame.

     

    With a mix of warmth, real talk, and nervous system wisdom, Kim teaches how to come home to your body, speak your truth, and reignite your sensuality.  Her favourite part? Watching people realize that sacred connection isn’t something you chase- it’s something you create.


    Kim's Links

  • S3 Ep103 - What It Really Means to Take Responsibility for Your Pleasure24 Jun 202500:26:12

    Are you craving deeper connection, more turn-on, or better sex—but unsure how to get there without putting pressure on your partner (or yourself)?


    In this empowering solo episode, Jannine breaks down what it really means to take responsibility for your pleasure, desire, and orgasmic experiences. Spoiler: it’s not about doing it all alone. It’s about reclaiming your sensual power, honoring your rhythms, and learning how to co-create fulfilling intimacy from the inside out.


    Whether you're in a long-term relationship or exploring solo, this is the episode every woman needs to hear.


    What’s Inside This Episode:


    ✨ Why relying on your partner for turn-on creates disconnection

    ✨ How to understand your unique pleasure roadmap

    ✨ Why masturbation often reinforces goal-oriented sex (and what to do instead)

    ✨ The 3 keys to taking responsibility: knowledge, communication & action

    ✨ Scripts for partner communication that invite, not shut down

    ✨ Breath, sound & movement techniques that amplify arousal

    ✨ How presence—not performance—is the real secret to better sex

    ✨ The beauty of feminine receivership and self-initiated turn-on


    Ready to deepen your pleasure?

    The Sensual Embodiment Collective is opening soon!

    Inside, you’ll receive sensual rituals, guided audio practices, and somatic tools that help you come home to your body, awaken turn-on, and build lasting intimacy from the inside out.


    🌀 This is a rhythm, not a course. A self-led journey to your most magnetic, alive self.

    💫 Waitlist members get:

    → Early bird pricing

    → Exclusive bonuses, including 1:1 time with Jannine

    → First access to the newly upgraded portal

    → Join the waitlist here: https://janninemackinnon.com/practices/


    🎧 Want more on this topic?

    Listen to Episode 102:Why Mindfulness is Essential for Better Sex

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12WFHmJ4RyDoR1J9l2iBmR?si=oB0jhX4UTQaO5KbCCdq5iQ

    iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-ep102-why-mindfulness-is-essential-for-better-sex/id1645171635?i=1000713228864

    S3 Ep102 - Why Mindfulness is Essential For Better Sex17 Jun 202500:25:41

    Did you know mindfulness can dramatically improve your sex life?

    Whether you're struggling with low desire, checking out during intimacy, or just know there's more available to you — this episode breaks down how mindfulness helps you reclaim your turn-on, expand your capacity for pleasure, and experience more fulfilling sex.


    🌀 What’s inside this episode:
    — What neuroscience says about mindfulness & sex
    — A sensual upgrade to the “raisin meditation”
    — How to rewire your body for more sensation & less stress
    — The pleasure practice that changes everything

    — Why presence is the portal to full-body desire

    💫 Resources & Links:
    → Join the waitlist for the Sensual Embodiment Collective: https://janninemackinnon.com/practices
    → Grab Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Dr. Lori Brotto: https://amzn.to/43Kxny3
    → Download the free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
    → Episode 96: Holistic Sex Tools — Expand Your Pleasure & Reclaim Your Turn-On
    Spotify | iTunes

    S3 Ep101 - From Vibrators to Crystal Wands Slow Pleasure & Sacred Self Connection with Courtney Davis10 Jun 202500:47:26

    What if your numbness wasn’t a problem—but a portal?

    In this episode, Jannine is joined by Female Sexual Wellness Pioneer, and Waands founder, Courtney Davis, for a conversation that goes far beyond orgasms. Together, they explore how slow pleasure, crystal wands, and body-based wisdom can unlock a deeper, more empowered connection to yourself.

    Whether you're brand new to sacred sexuality or ready to go deeper with your crystal pleasure tools, this episode will help you shift from performative pleasure to personal presence, from high-stimulation habits to subtle, full-body aliveness.

    We cover:

    ✨ Courtney’s journey from vibrators to founding Waands

    ✨ How crystal wands helped her connect with her body’s wisdom

    ✨ Why numbness is not something to fix—but to feel

    ✨ The nervous system shift that happens through slow pleasure

    ✨ Self-pleasure as regulation, not just stimulation

    ✨ Building trust in your body and recognizing a true “full-body yes”

    ✨ The surprising link between sexuality and intuition

    ✨ How emotional release (grief, rage) can transmute into pleasure

    ✨ Our favorite pleasure tools — and how to choose yours


    LINKS & RESOURCES:

    🔗 Use code UNAPOLOGETIC to save 10% off Waands Crystal Pleasure Tools: https://waands.com/?ref=jannine

    🌸 Viva La Vagina Membership: https://www.vivalavagina.com/info?ref=jannine

    🎙️ More episodes: https://janninemackinnon.com/podcast

    💗 Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/

    💫 Sensual Embodiment Collective: https://janninemackinnon.com/practices

    🩸 Waterproof Intimacy Blankets: https://waands.com/collections/sex-blankets?ref=jannine

    Learn More About Courtney:

    Courtney Davis is a pioneer in female sexual wellness, guiding women to reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom to reclaim pleasure and personal power. Through her transformative product lines—including the signature WAANDS™ Crystal Pleasure Wands—she offers tools and teachings to experience sensuality as a doorway to empowerment, and pleasure as a path to deeper freedom, self-trust, and wholeness.


    Connect with Courtney:

    Website: https://TheEmpoweredWoman.ca

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viva_la_vagina/

    S3 Ep100 - The 3 Beliefs Blocking Your Pleasure And How to Break Free03 Jun 202500:44:09

    Episode 100 — let’s celebrate! 🎉
    In this milestone episode of Unapologetic with Jannine MacKinnon, I’m reflecting on the wild, powerful journey of recording 100 episodes — from hiding my podcast while healing my witch wounds to speaking unapologetically about sacred sexuality, sensual embodiment, and orgasmic empowerment.

    We dive deep into the 3 most common beliefs blocking your pleasure and sensual embodiment:

    1. You have to earn your pleasure

    2. You must stay in control at all times

    3. Your orgasm and pleasure are too much work

    These patterns run deep in the nervous system — and in this episode, I share exactly how you can begin to rewire them using nervous-system-led embodiment, trust, and devotion.


    🎁 Giveaway Alert:
    To celebrate, I’m giving away a free coaching session + one year access to the Sensual Embodiment Collective (valued at $650!).
    To enter:

    1. Leave a rating or review

    2. Screenshot it and send to me via Instagram or email at info@janninemackinnon.com
      Entries close Thursday, June 5 at midnight.

    ✨ Ready to flip the script and embody your full sensual aliveness? Tune in now — and thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.


    🔗 Join the waitlist for the Sensual Embodiment Collective: https://janninemackinnon.com/practices
    🎙 Subscribe for more every Tuesday
    💌 Download your free Honey Pot Meditation


  • sensual embodiment, sacred sexuality, feminine embodiment, how to feel more pleasure, nervous system and pleasure, letting go of control, sex coach for women, pleasure practice for women

  • S3 Ep99 - How to Create a Weekly Devotional Pleasure Ritual That Can Change Everything27 May 202500:40:58

    Your weekly pleasure ritual is not just another thing to check off your self-care list. It’s a sacred rhythm—a devotional practice that will anchor you in your sensuality, your power, and your joy. In this heart-led solo episode, I’m sharing how this simple but potent ritual completely transformed my life… and how you can create your own, even with a full schedule and limited space.

    Whether you’re feeling the pull to reconnect with yourself, expand your pleasure capacity, or simply create a consistent rhythm that nourishes you from the inside out—this episode is your invitation to begin.

    ✨ I walk you through:

    • Why devotion is different from self-care (and how it changes the game)

    • What my personal weekly ritual looks like

    • How to create your own ritual space, no matter where you live

    • What to do when resistance or doubt creeps in

    • And why this practice is so much more than rest—it’s a reclamation.

    💌 Prefer to read or want to revisit the step-by-step flow?
    Check out the full blog post on the website. The ritual flow has turned into a whole other project, that will be coming soon, but for now the blog post has all of the information you need: https://janninemackinnon.com/how-to-create-a-weekly-pleasure-practice-ritual

    🕯 Tools & Treats Mentioned:

    🌸 Ready to go deeper in sisterhood + structure?
    Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective waitlist for access to guided practices, rituals, and monthly journeys:
    https://janninemackinnon.com/practices

    💬 Was this episode a "yes" for you?
    Comment below or DM me on Instagram @jannine.mackinnon to share your intention or what ritual you’re creating—I’d love to witness and celebrate you!

    S3 Ep98 - Mindset Got You Here — Embodiment Will Take You Further20 May 202500:33:15

    You’ve done the mindset work. The vision boards, the journaling, the affirmations… and still, something feels stuck.

    In this episode, I share why mindset alone will only take you so far — and how embodiment is what truly rewired my confidence, sensuality, and sense of safety in my body.

    You’ll hear:

    • My personal transition from mindset to embodiment work

    • Why nervous system rewiring is the missing piece

    • How to stop thinking about confidence and actually feel it

    • 3 embodiment practices that completely changed my life

    ✨ Today is the last day to join Unapologetic Practices before it transforms into the Sensual Embodiment Collective in June. Lock in your founding rate now.

    S3 Ep97 - Gene Keys, Pleasure, & The Path to Unconditional Love with Kehla G Human Design & Gene Keys Business Coach13 May 202500:55:44

    What if your deepest wounds were actually doorways to the love and connection you’re craving?

    In this episode, I sit down with Human Design & Gene Keys expert Kehla G to explore the Venus Sequence — the aspect of the Gene Keys that reveals your emotional imprinting, relational patterns, and soul path to healing through love.

    Together, we explore how:

    • Your Gene Keys reflect emotional wounding and karmic lessons

    • Trauma and pleasure are intimately linked in nervous system healing

    • Your core wound may hold the secret to your spiritual breakthrough

    Kehla also does a live reading of my own chart, revealing how my patterns of hunger, turbulence, and deafness became keys to boundlessness, humanity, and intuitive insight.

    This one is juicy, layered, and deeply affirming. If you’ve been craving a soulful way to deepen your self-understanding and expand your capacity for love—this is for you.


    ✨ Mentioned in the episode:


    Learn more about Kehla G and her work:

    Based in Victoria, BC, Kehla G is a bold 6/2 Sacral Generator and a leading Human Design & Gene Keys Business Coach for entrepreneurs. She empowers business owners to elevate and expand by integrating their unique energetic blueprint into business strategies, ensuring every move aligns with their natural gifts. Known for her raw, edgy, and no-BS approach, Kehla cuts through the noise of the online world, sparking real, courageous transformations. Her work bridges spirituality with practical business strategy, helping entrepreneurs create scalable, purpose-driven businesses rooted in fair exchange. You can catch her 2.5% top-ranked podcast, Living in Fierce Alignment, where she’s released over 430+ episodes and hosted more than 130+ powerful interviews.

    S3 Ep96 - Holistic Sex Tools: Expand Your Pleasure & Reclaim Your Turn-On from the Inside Out06 May 202500:30:28

    Think you need a new toy to feel more? Think again.
    In this episode, I’m diving into the holistic sex tools that have transformed not only my own pleasure—but the pleasure, confidence, and radiance of so many of my clients.

    These tools go beyond quick dopamine hits and open up your body to deeper waves of turn-on, presence, and lasting satisfaction. I’m sharing how you can use breath, sound, movement, energy, focus, intention, and identity to radically shift your relationship with pleasure—from something you chase to something you live from.

    Inside this episode:

    • Why toys and novelty aren’t bad—but don’t create lasting expansion

    • How to rewire your nervous system to feel more pleasure

    • A breakdown of the 7 Holistic Sex Tools and how to use them

    • My personal story of breaking into 20+ minute orgasmic waves

    • How to use these tools for your desires and challenges (with or without a partner)

    ✨ Mentioned:

    If you’re ready to move from performance to embodied pleasure, this is your invitation.

    S3 Ep95 - The Power of Saying No: Body-Led Decisions & Radical Rest29 Apr 202500:27:49

    This week’s episode is raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.
    I’m sharing what it looks like to choose yourself—especially when it’s uncomfortable, especially when it’s inconvenient.
    The power of saying no.
    The radical act of listening to your body’s wisdom over outside pressure.
    And the deep nourishment that only comes when you honor your truth.

    Inside, we explore:

    • Why saying no is a sacred, body-led decision (not a failure)

    • How radical rest is a form of devotion, not laziness

    • Navigating intuitive health choices when the world expects compliance

    • Honoring your depletion instead of pushing through it

    • The energy of sacred sexuality as fuel for healing and restoration

    This episode is your permission slip to soften, listen, and trust the woman you’re becoming.

    ✨ If this resonates, come explore embodiment, devotion, and replenishment inside Unapologetic Practices .
    ✨ Share this episode with a sister who needs this reminder today.

    S3 Ep94 - Sacred Sisterhood, Breathwork & Manifestation with Kyla Gagnon | Sacred Alchemy Retreat Preview22 Apr 202500:43:21

    What happens when women gather, breathe, and remember their power?In this soul-stirring episode, I'm joined by the radiant Kyla Gagnon—breathwork facilitator, empowerment coach, and host of the Reclaimed podcast. Together, we dive deep into sacred sisterhood, grief alchemy, emotional release, and how embodiment and breath open the gateway to true manifestation.

    🌬️ Kyla shares how breathwork helped her move through 16 years of unprocessed grief

    🔥 We explore why feeling—not just mindset—is the missing link in manifestation

    💞 And how healing the sister wound and choosing to gather in feminine spaces is an act of rebellion and remembrance

    ✨ PLUS: Get an inside look at our upcoming Sacred Alchemy Day Retreat on Saturday, June 7th in Metchosin, BC. This powerful day of breathwork, sex magic, embodiment, and celebration will leave you transformed, activated, and deeply connected.

    🎟️ Grab your retreat ticket now https://unapologeticmotherhood.thrivecart.com/sacred-alchemy-day-retreat/

    Learn more about Kyla

    Kyla Gagnon is a trauma release breathwork practitioner, founder of Breathe With Kyla, an online nervous system regulation and breathwork community, retreat leader and host of Reclaimed the podcast . Her passion is helping women reclaim their power in all areas of their life, business, health romance and all the pieces in between. She believes that our magic is in our "perceived" mess, and that every single part of you is welcome and glorious AF.

    Kyla’s website: https://www.kylagagnon.com/

    Connect with Kyla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkwithkyla/

    Reclaimed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/53lz13xJspWMpUpW4Q1wty

    —💗 Explore more with me:

    → Try the FREE Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/

    → Join the Unapologetic Practices Membership (14-day trial): https://janninemackinnon.com/practices/

    → Upcoming Events & Retreats: https://janninemackinnon.com/events

    S3 Ep93 - Why Every Woman Needs a Pleasure Practice: Your Portal to Turn-On, Intuition & Radiance15 Apr 202500:35:35

    Maybe you've felt the stirrings—that quiet nudge that there's more to your sxxuality than what you’ve been taught. A whisper of your own radiance, waiting to be remembered. This episode is for the woman who knows there's more... but isn't sure where to begin.

    In today’s soulful transmission, I’m breaking down why every woman needs a pleasure practice—not just for better intimacy, but as a portal to your intuition, creativity, confidence, and magnetic presence.

    You’ll learn what a pleasure practice really is (and isn’t), how to make it accessible even as a busy mom or working woman, and how to use it to reconnect with your deepest self.


    ✨ Inside, I share:

    • Guided practices from Unapologetic Practices to get started today

    • Why pleasure is your nervous system’s love language

    • How to unlock more energy, more aliveness, and more turn-on


    👑 Plus: exciting updates on the glow-up of Unapologetic Practices and two upcoming in-person retreats in Greater Victoria.


    🔗 Try the FREE Honey Pot Meditation
    🔗 Join Unapologetic Practices (free 14-day trial + pricing is going up soon!)
    🔗 Check out May 10th’s Nourish Retreat & June 7th’s Sacred Alchemy


    You don’t have to earn pleasure—you simply have to choose it.

    S3 Ep92 - You Don’t Have to Earn It: Reclaiming Everyday Pleasure08 Apr 202500:29:05

    If you’ve ever felt like you have to finish your to-do list, take care of everyone else, or “deserve” rest before you can enjoy pleasure—this episode is for you.

    We’re busting the myth that pleasure is something you earn. Whether it’s a slow cup of tea or a full-body orgasm, pleasure is your birthright—not a reward.

    In this short but soul-stirring episode, I share how everyday pleasure fuels your confidence, radiance, and self-trust (and how it all connects to sacred sxxuality—even outside the bedroom).

    ✨ You’ll walk away with:

    • A powerful reframe around pleasure, productivity & worth

    • Real-life ways to reconnect with your body today

    • Why reclaiming your sacral energy helps you glow from the inside out

    🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

    • Try the free Honey Pot Meditation

    • Learn more about the Unapologetic Practices collection

    • Join the Sacral Awakening Masterclass happening April 9th!

    S3 Ep91 - The Good Girl and the Rebel Were Both Playing Roles: Let the Wild Woman Rise01 Apr 202500:30:46

    Ever feel like no matter how “good” you were—or how rebellious—you were still performing? In this powerful episode, Jannine MacKinnon shares her personal story of growing up as the good girl, spiraling into party girl rebellion, and finally reclaiming her radiance through sacred sexuality and embodiment.

    We explore how both archetypes—good girl and rebel—disconnect you from your body, your truth, and your pleasure. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve done everything right and still feel unfulfilled, this one’s for you.

    ✨ Learn how sacred sexuality and awakening your sacral center can help you stop performing, start receiving, and radiate from the inside out.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    This is the space where the good girl gets to rest—and the real you gets to rise.

    S3 Ep90 - How to Work with Spirit Guides for Sexual Healing, Intuition & Feminine Power with Allison Wright, Intuitive Guide and Co Owner Soul Star Energy Collective27 Mar 202501:00:31

    What if your spirit guides are already supporting your sexual healing—you just haven’t learned how to listen yet?

    In this juicy conversation with Allison Wright, Intuitive Guide, Co-Owner of Soul Star Energy Collective, and Co-Host of the Soul Star Podcast, we explore how to work with spirit guides and ancestors to deepen your connection to sensuality, pleasure, and feminine power.

    We talk about:
    💫 How the sacral chakra is often abandoned—and how to reawaken it
    💫 Signs of spirit and ancestral support in your healing journey
    💫 Why shame and trauma disconnect us from our joy, creativity, and intuition
    💫 Simple, accessible ways to start building spiritual relationships for deep healing


    ✨ Ready to go deeper? Start with my free Honey Pot Meditation and let your sacral begin to speak again. https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot
    💥 Then join me + Allison for the Sacral Awakening Masterclass on April 9th—an immersive experience to activate your intuitive, sensual power through sacred embodiment + spiritual connection.

    🎟️ Register here — Early bird $67 until March 31st
    🔗 Follow Allison at @soul.star.energy.collective
    www.soulstarenergycollective.comIG: @soul.star.energy.collectiveTT: @soulstarenergyYT: soul star energy collective
    Learn More About Allison:

    Allison is an intuitive guide and co-owner of Soul Star Energy Collective, where she helps others unlock their spiritual gifts and trust their inner wisdom. Through mentorship, soul guidance, and Akashic Records readings, she empowers individuals to deepen their intuition and embrace their spiritual path. As co-host of the Soul Star Podcast, she brings a grounded, relatable approach to spiritual awakening. With a heart-centered focus, Allison is dedicated to making intuitive growth accessible and transformative.

    S3 Ep89 - Your Sacral Is Speaking: Reclaiming Desire, Creativity & Feminine Power25 Mar 202500:32:38

    If you’ve been feeling creatively blocked, emotionally flat, or disconnected from your sensuality—this episode is for you.

    Your sacral chakra is the energetic home of your feminine power, pleasure, and magnetic presence. In this episode, I’ll guide you through what it really means to awaken this center and how doing so can reignite your aliveness, creativity, and confidence from the inside out.

    We’ll explore:

    • The signs your sacral may be blocked or shut down

    • How this sacred energy impacts your pleasure, power, and relationships

    • Simple ways to reconnect with your sacral energy today

    • What becomes possible when you live turned on—by life, desire, and your body

    ✨ Want to go deeper? Join me for the Sacral Awakening Masterclass on April 9th, where we’ll release shame and awaken your full feminine expression.
    👉 Register here: https://unapologeticmotherhood.thrivecart.com/sacral-awakening/

    S3 Ep88 - Soul Alchemy & Self-Healing: Tapping Into Intuition, Reiki, and Inner Child Wisdom with Nichole Broadbent Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Medium, and Holistic Practitioner21 Mar 202500:48:22

    Your intuition isn’t random. It’s your power—and it’s time to trust it.

    In this beautiful and expansive episode, I sit down with Nicole Broadbent—Reiki Master Teacher, medium, and creator of Soul Alchemy Reiki—to explore how intuitive healing, inner child work, and energy practices can support us in reclaiming our wholeness.

    You’ll hear:

    ✨ How Nicole turned her pain into purpose through energy healing
    ✨ The difference between Reiki modalities (Karuna, Yosui, Holy Fire)
    ✨ What it really means to channel and trust your intuitive gifts
    ✨ How healing ourselves helps us show up differently for our children
    ✨ Why belief is the missing piece when stepping into your power
    ✨ The link between sexual embodiment and intuitive awakening


    This is an episode for the women who feel something stirring within them… who know they’re meant for more… and are ready to meet their gifts with love instead of fear.


    🔮 If you’re on the path of healing and awakening, this one is for you.

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    Learn More About Nichole

    Nichole is a Reiki Master Teacher, and is blessed with over a decade of teachings in the healing arts. She is humbly honoured to walk with you and shine the light as you remember who you are, why you came here, and learn how to stand in your own power and purpose.

    Through the ancient wisdoms of Usui, Holy Fire®, Karuna Reiki® combined with intuitive mediumship, psychology, past life reflection and Mahatma Energy Activations- Nichole is here to aid you in a unique experience of soul. Weither its 1 on 1 sessions at West Coast Esthetics and Healing Studio, learning her unique method of Reiki in one of her detailed courses or attending a retreat she has put on, Nichole will leave you feeling seen, loved and empowered.

    Aiding all ages Nichole is here to help you fall in love with yourself and fall in love with your life. You have the power to heal yourself and she is here to help remember.

    S3 Ep87 - How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body for Deeper Pleasure18 Mar 202500:25:17

    Stop Overthinking & Start Feeling: 3 Simple Ways to Be Fully Present in Your Pleasure

    If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head during intimacy—analyzing, worrying, or just feeling disconnected from pleasure—you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: pleasure isn’t about trying harder—it’s about feeling more.

    In this episode, I’ll walk you through three powerful embodiment techniques to quiet your mind, awaken your body, and experience deeper, more expansive pleasure.

    We’ll explore:

    🔥 The biggest reason overthinking blocks pleasure (and how to shift it)
    🔥 A simple breath & movement practice to activate sensation instantly
    🔥 How slowing down opens the door to full-body, wave-like pleasure
    🔥 The missing piece in pleasure exploration most women overlook

    Your pleasure is already within you—you just need the right tools to unlock it.

    💡 Ready to reconnect with your body? Download the free Honey Pot Meditation and experience deep, sensual embodiment today.

    🔗 Want guided practices to expand your pleasure? Explore Unapologetic Practices for a collection of meditations, breathwork, and pleasure practices designed to awaken your body’s full potential.

    Listen now and reclaim the deep, sensual pleasure that’s been waiting for you.

    S3 Ep86 - More Than Orgasms: 5 Surprising Ways Sexual Empowerment Elevates Your Life11 Mar 202500:45:54

    If you think sexuality is just about orgasms, think again. Reclaiming your pleasure isn’t just about the bedroom—it’s about stepping into your power, confidence, and creativity in ways you never expected.

    In this episode, we’re diving into the 5 surprising ways sexual empowerment transforms your life. From deepening your presence to strengthening boundaries, unlocking creativity, and reigniting playfulness, embracing your sexuality is the key to living fully, radiantly, and unapologetically.

    Tune in to explore how pleasure is the portal to your most magnetic, confident, and turned-on life.

    ✨ Ready to go deeper? Experience more inside Ignite, my 8-week journey to embodying deeper pleasure. Learn more https://janninemackinnon.com/ignite/

    S3 Ep85 - Your Vibrator Isn't Ruining You – But It Might Be Holding You Back04 Mar 202500:21:18

    Vibrators can be an amazing pleasure tool, but what happens when they become the only way you orgasm? In this episode, we’re diving into the ways vibrators might actually be limiting your pleasure rather than expanding it. We'll talk about how over-reliance on vibrators can train your body to expect fast, intense stimulation—making partnered sex feel frustrating or unsatisfying.

    I’ll also share simple, practical ways to retrain your pleasure pathways, deepen your connection to your body, and explore new realms of orgasmic potential. Whether you’re looking to move beyond the quick-release orgasm, bring more sensation into sex with your partner, or discover new ways to experience pleasure, this episode will guide you toward a more expansive, deeply fulfilling relationship with your sexuality.

    Plus, if you're ready to go deeper, join me inside Ignite—my holistic program for unlocking deeper pleasure, overcoming subconscious blocks, and embodying your full sensual potential. We start March 18th!

    📌 Mentioned in this episode:

    • The Impact of Over-Reliance on Vibrators
    • How Vibrators Can Make Partnered Sex More Challenging
    • Moving Beyond Vibrator Reliance: Expanding Your Pleasure Pathways
    • Why You Might Feel Numb & How to Reawaken Sensation
    • Pleasure Pairing: Expanding Orgasmic Possibilities
    • Rewiring Your Pleasure Mindset


    ✨ Ready to expand your pleasure? Learn more about Ignite https://janninemackinnon.com/ignite/

    S3 Ep84 - Unlocking Deeper Pleasure: Why Inner Work is the Key to Expanding Your Capacity25 Feb 202500:30:10

    Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a limit with pleasure—whether in intimacy, relationships, or life? If so, you're not alone. Many of us unknowingly cap our ability to experience deep pleasure due to subconscious conditioning, nervous system dysregulation, and unresolved emotions.

    In this episode, we dive into what it really means to expand your pleasure capacity and why inner work is the key. You’ll discover:


    ✨ How your nervous system influences your ability to receive pleasure
    ✨ The hidden beliefs and blocks that might be holding you back
    ✨ Practical tools to rewire your body for more sensation, connection, and bliss
    ✨ Why surrender is essential for deeper intimacy and how to cultivate it

    Pleasure isn’t just about external stimulation—it’s about how much you allow yourself to feel. If you’re ready to break free from limitations and experience more expansive, embodied pleasure, this episode is for you!

    Tune in now to start your journey toward unlocking your full pleasure potential.


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    S3 Ep83 - Keeping Love and Lust Alive: 3 Keys from a 33-Year Marriage11 Feb 202500:40:07

    What does it take to build a love that lasts decades—while keeping the passion alive? In this episode, we’re diving into the three keys to long-term love, passion, and partnership, inspired by a couple who’s been happily married for 33 years. We’ll explore radical honesty, self-responsibility in love and pleasure, and the importance of deep acceptance. You’ll also learn how to break free from silent expectations, communicate your desires, and create a relationship that evolves and expands over time. If you’re ready for more connection, intimacy, and pleasure in your partnership, this episode is for you!In This Episode:

    • The 3 Keys to Love, Passion & Partnership That Lasts
    • How Radical Honesty Strengthens Your Relationship
    • Sexuality, Safety & Vulnerability: The Path to Deeper Intimacy
    • Pleasure, Communication & the Power of Self-Responsibility
    • Understanding Your Turn-Ons, Turn-Offs & Pleasure Blueprint
    • Breaking Free from Mind-Reading & Silent Expectations
    • Acceptance vs. Change: Truly Seeing & Loving Your Partner
    • Creating a Relationship That Evolves & Expands

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    S3 Ep82 - It’s Not You, It’s Biology: Why Women Take Longer to Orgasm (And How to Make the Most of It)04 Feb 202500:26:37

    When it comes to sex and pleasure, there’s a common misconception that women should be able to orgasm quickly and easily—just like we often see in movies or adult content. But if you’ve ever felt like you’re “taking too long” to reach climax, let’s set the record straight:You are not broken. The truth is, women’s bodies are biologically wired to take longer to become fully aroused and orgasm, and understanding why can transform your pleasure and intimacy.

    Rather than seeing this as a problem, what if you embraced it as an opportunity? A slower, more intentional approach to arousal doesn’t just lead to more satisfying orgasms—it deepens connection, enhances pleasure, and makes sex more fulfilling for both partners. In this episode, we’ll explore the science behind female arousal, why emotional and physical factors play such a big role, and how you can work with your body (rather than against it) to maximize pleasure.

    In This Episode

    • Breaking the Myth of "Quickie" Sex
    • The Science Behind Female Arousal
    • Why Evolution Made It This Way
    • The Pressure to Perform vs. The Path to Pleasure
    • Unlocking Your Pleasure Potential
    • Why Solo Pleasure is Often Faster Than Partnered Sex
    • Why Taking the Time Benefits Everyone


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    S3 Ep81 - How to Reignite Your Libido at Any Stage of Life28 Jan 202500:34:04

    As women our bodies go through many changes in our lives with menstruation, pregnancy, weight loss, weight gain, and perimenopause and menopause. More than once, if not for decades of our lives, we're left feeling like something is wrong with our body. That it's not enough, doesn't work well, is the reason for our challenges with health, intimacy, and confidence. Continuing to blame our bodies while shying away from facing intimacy and libido issues only perpetuates these issues. We continue to carry a dark cloud over our shoulders, flaring up whenever our partner makes advances, we begin to compare ourselves, or feel guilt for being the cause of our intimacy issues. 

    You don't have to hold onto that dark cloud any longer. 

    You can have a thriving libido and passionate intimacy throughout perimenopause and after menopause. 

    You can reclaim your relationship with your body, your libido, and your partner. 

    You can feel confident, sensual, and connected to your inner fire. 

    In today's episode, Reclaim Your Libido Through Peri/Menopause, I will discuss how you can change your relationship and your life by reclaiming your libido through peri/menopause with a shift in perspective and a few helpful tools. Get ready to feel passionate and connected in your body and with your intimacy.  In This Episode

    The Truth About Libido Loss

    How Libido Loss Affects More Than the Bedroom

    How Reclaiming Your Libido Transforms Your life

    Rethinking Libido: A Shift in Perspective

    Tools for Transformation

    Your Next Step: Choosing Yourself Links

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