Welcome to the REPLAY of episode 15. I've chosen this episode as one of my favorites from season 2. The reason for the replay is to launch the new Intimacy Lab After Show!

Listen to the replay and take some notes. What do you have questions about? How did this episode land on you? What were your favorite moments? Then go to IntimacyLabPodcast.com and register for our After Show on January 26, 2025. Judy Corasaniti, an integration specialist, will be my co-host for this live Zoom event, where we all can share our takeaways and ask our questions. I look forward to seeing you there! ~ Michelle Renee

In this episode of the Intimacy Lab, Michelle Renee and Nat delve into the complexities of intimacy, coercion, and personal growth within relationships. They explore the impact of social media on sexual awareness, the nuances of desire and arousal, and the importance of communication and consent. Through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, they highlight the journey towards understanding one's own sexual autonomy and the challenges faced in navigating intimate relationships. In this conversation, Michelle and Nat delve into the complexities of emotional abuse, healing, and the journey towards self-worth and empowerment. They discuss the importance of consent and communication in relationships, the challenges of navigating difficult conversations, and the significance of personal growth and finding one's calling. Through their experiences, they highlight the need for self-awareness and the courage to prioritize one's own needs and boundaries.

Nat started on Tiktok and has turned her life experience into a platform with the start of the hashtag #maritalcoercion. Her IG profile reads, "Writer, lover, mother, awakening to higher love after abuse and talking about it way too much." I love that about Nat! She is drawing attention to a hot topic that needs more conversation! You can learn more at https://alwaysmending.com.

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Platonic Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's websites are ⁠⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠https://humanconnectioncoach.com⁠⁠ and she can be found on social media at ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee⁠⁠.

If you’d like to pose a question for Michelle to answer on an episode: ⁠https://www.meetmichellerenee.com/episode⁠

Links from today's show:

https://⁠mendingme.substack.com⁠

The Cost of Duty Sex: ⁠https://youtu.be/7pWGTzhtS24?si=HXjzXHsq8uXS_VHw⁠

Rebecca's inner child moment on Ted Lasso: ⁠https://youtu.be/-Zo4NWUxhf0?si=2GrI3UhOmVu5HpBu⁠

To grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers ⁠https://amzn.to/47XJjvm⁠

A transcript is available at https://meetmichellerenee.com/episode/15