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Get ready to bust some myths as we pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood topics in human sexuality—masturbation. Joined by Dr. Eric Sprankle, acclaimed author and professor of clinical psychology, we're stripping away the stigma, debunking falsehoods and exploring the evolution of sexual psychology. We don't hold back as we take you on a journey from the origin’s of the vibrator to its current status as a self-care tool, and discuss religious perspectives on masturbation and how they've been perpetuated over time. Finally, we dive into the cultural shift from collective liberation to individualized wellness and its influence on our relationship with masturbation. Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about self-pleasure!

(0:17:42) - Masturbation Education

(0:21:28) - Masturbation Myths and Motivations Explained

(0:35:49) - Religious Views on Masturbation and Health

(0:48:45) - The Evolution and Perception of Vibrators

(0:52:11) - Individualism and Collective Action and Self-Pleasure 

Find more from Dr. Sprankle:

• Dr. Eric Sprankle is a professor of clinical psychology and co-director of the sexuality studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is the author of the new book, DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation. More information at drsprankle.com or Instagram and Twitter @DrSprankle.

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About Sex Ed with DB:

Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more.

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Sex Ed with DB, Season 9 Team:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB)

Producer and Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen

Producer and Communications Coordinator: Sadie Lidji

Marketing Coordinator: Kate Fiala

I’m running it back this week to one of your all-time favorite episodes from January, 2022 with the brilliant & talented Kate Lemere. Kate is a Chief Instructor and Founding Trainer at Barry's Chicago. She sat down with me for a proper smackdown of all things diet culture (and so much more). 

 We discuss: 

• How to get (and stay) informed from credible sources 

• Fitness questions she's asked the most (and her answers to all of 'em)

• How to approach finding a routine that works for you

• Why Bala Bangles are kinda stupid (!!!)

I also cover a listener q+a in this episode on the topic of Dry January– my thoughts on this phenomenon, what to know if you’re considering trying it in 2024. 

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**Advice provided on this podcast should not replace medical advice provided by your physician. 

I’m running it back this week to one of your all-time favorite episodes from January, 2022 with the brilliant & talented Kate Lemere. Kate is a Chief Instructor and Founding Trainer at Barry's Chicago. She sat down with me for a proper smackdown of all things diet culture (and so much more). 

 We discuss: 

• How to get (and stay) informed from credible sources 

• Fitness questions she's asked the most (and her answers to all of 'em)

• How to approach finding a routine that works for you

• Why Bala Bangles are kinda stupid (!!!)

I also cover a listener q+a in this episode on the topic of Dry January– my thoughts on this phenomenon, what to know if you’re considering trying it in 2024. 

🎙️Follow The Business of Wellness on Apple Podcasts & leave a 5-star rating & review 

🎙️Hire me to consult before you invest in or get to work on that “better-for-you” product  

🎙️Follow me @jaclynlondonrd

**Advice provided on this podcast should not replace medical advice provided by your physician. 

Please read time stamps carefully and skip any segments, which might be triggering or unhelpful for you in your recovery. This video is an honest account of two mental health practitioners who are in recovery from food and body image issues sharing the challenges they faced in this area during yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India.

2:35 – 13:23 : Self-induced vomiting / vamen douhti practices
13:23 – 23:10 : Moralisation of food and purity in yogic tradition
23:10 – 33:09 : Pushing our bodies and minds, plus comparison
33:09 – 36:36 : Feeling unsatisfied, appetite upon return from training
36:36 – 49:15 : Complex feelings about weight loss and stepping on the scales

Come join us in person in Dublin on Saturday 16th September 2023! https://www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com/workshops-and-meetups/ 

Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want to improve your relationship with food and become more comfortable in your own skin. Community membership includes invites to live episode recordings (online), support meetings, a private Facebook group and monthly Q&As. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast

Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com

Connect with Stefanie Michele binge eating health coach

Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele

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Connect with Sarah Dosanjh psychotherapist

Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist

Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

This episode was recorded after Sarah’s return home from yoga teacher training in India.

Sarah explores some of the human ups and downs (including body image and food difficulties) she experienced while away during training.

• Transitioning to the retreat and the impact of culture shock
• Indian eye flu, anyone?
• Toxic positivity
• “Everyone else can do it, I should be able to, too”
• The discomfort of being misunderstood
• The book that Sarah turned to in moments of extreme discomfort 
• Being one of the largest (and oldest) bodies in the room
• Not having enough access to food
• The biscuit stash (and the fear of running out)
• Will I want to binge when I get home?
• The Women’s Circle
• MEET US IN DUBLIN!

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Connect with the show!

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/

Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com

Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com

Connect with Stefanie Michele

Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse

Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage

Connect with Sarah Dosanjh

Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist 

Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

This week Sarah & Stef are joined by Sinead of Intuitive Eating Ireland! Sinead is the other half of The Intuitive Eating Hub and a co-host of our live event in Dublin this September. Sinead, the oldest of three sisters, left diet culture and started her own social media account back in 2020 and has become a popular force in Ireland for helping people leave diets behind and find success with Intuitive Eating. She sat down with us to talk about her personal story with dieting, body image, binge eating, and ultimately, recovery.

• Sinead’s accident as a child and how it impacted her body image
• Sinead’s body changes during pregnancy
• Orthorexia resulting from nutritional training and how it affected Sinead’s family
• How Sinead and her sisters decided to stop dieting
• The role of @intuitiveeatingireland social media account in helping Sinead stay in recovery
• How Sinead has created a community of women in Ireland
• Stef’s client who went to one of Sinead’s retreats!
• How did Sinead let go of the desire to lose weight?
• How did she deal with the actual weight gain that came from not restriction?
• Join us in Dublin this September!

Connect with Sinead:

Instagram -- www.instagram.com/intuitiveeatingireland

Website: https://intuitiveeatinghub.com

Connect with LIFE AFTER DIETS:

Join the LAD Membership

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/

Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com

Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com

Connect with Sarah Dosanjh

Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist 

Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

Connect with Stefanie Michele

Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse

Body Image Workshop: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2023/

The doors to our winter cohort of Food & Body Peace Playbook have officially opened! Food & Body Peace Playbook (FBPP) is our signature 8 week online group coaching program that will  teach you how to make peace with food and your body so that you enjoy food and your life again.

This means you can reclaim your health from the diet-binge cycle and food obsession, so that you can improve both your mental AND physical well-being. Imagine eating pizza and salad with the same level of enjoyment and satisfaction. Imagine enjoying getting dressed daily. Imagine feeling present and engaged in your life.

FBPP is an intuitive eating and body image focused program that will give you the tools, expertise and accountability to make peace with food and your body. You have from now until the weekend of February 5th to join, with the option to choose between standard and VIP in this round.

FBPP: Standard includes the 8 week online course and the private support group.

FBPP:  VIP includes all that is in standard, plus 5 group coaching calls with Victoria. VIP is for those that are most committed and ready to reach their goals.

Group coaching calls are the most highly rated part of the program, but with the most limited spots inside. We keep the groups small and intimate, to ensure you get the most out of the group calls.

This unique experience in our winter cohort of FBPP, to choose between standard and VIP, means you can choose the price and level of commitment that works best for you. Click here to learn more and join!

This best of episode is with staff dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, Emilie Hebert. You can learn more about Emilie’s packages by clicking here.

Resources for you:

• Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support.
• Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop to have all the resources you need to make peace with food and your body, and live wellness without obsession.

Let’s hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN:

• Victoria’s Instagram
• Victoria’s Website
• Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram
• Nourishing Minds Nutrition website