The F Words Podcast

Episode 30 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Facetoface: Part 2: Communicate or Die: Exploring how other people see us with Jason Malouin.   So my conversation with Jason was so good, it's 2 episodes long. Here's part 2.    face-to-face   adjective & adverb   a (of two people) close together and facing each other. "a face-to-face conversation" in direct confrontation.

Episode 29 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Facetoface: Part 1: Communicate or Die: Exploring how other people see us with Jason Malouin.   Jason is a photographer (and an American) he takes ridunculously good portraits. He has shot me a few times and taken my husbands portrait too. While taking photos of people, he started to realise that a photo communicated things. And communication is what he is really into. So we talked about communication, photos, personal branding, authenticity, knowing yourself and his new podcast - Communicator.   face-to-face   adjective & adverb   a (of two people) close together and facing each other. "a face-to-face conversation" in direct confrontation.

Episode 28 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fierce: Is there space inside one person to be both fierce and at peace? with Ricci-Jane Adams.   Ricci-Jane Adams, Ph.D. is the high priestess of the Institute for Intuitive Intelligence, and the author of Spiritually Fierce, a handbook for living our unlimited selves. She trains women all around Australia as leading edge intuitive practitioners of the Intuitive Intelligence™ Method. Intuitive Intelligence is the system of living intuition. In decades of immersive learning and applied research, Ricci-Jane has created this system, which powerfully and unfailingly connects people to their innate intuition, so that there lives are ones of infinite personal power, inevitable success and wild abundance.   fierce   adjective   having or displaying a violent or ferocious aggressiveness. being bold, displaying chutzpah, especially relating to fashion, clothes, hair or makeup. the combination of a positive mental spirit, bold words and unapologetic actions used collectively. a term used in fashion for cool, sexy, awesome, or any other positive remark about something. it is most famously used by christian sirianos, project runway winner, and tyra banks. A word that can describe something as outstanding, really cool, eye catching, brutal and satisfying

Episode 27 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fragile: The difference between losing a loved one and losing a loved one to suicide with Tania.   Tania is a good friend of mine. When we met, Tania had just lost her dad and her brother. While her dad died of natural causes, her brother chose to end his own life. Tania was the first person who I had met who had lost a loved one to suicide.   We explore what the difference is in loosing a loved one not at their own hand vs suicide.   fragile   adjective   (of an object) easily broken or damaged. (of a person) not strong or sturdy; delicate and vulnerable.

Episode 26 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fairplay: Part 2, Rules of engagement and being a good human with George Kats. This is part 2. This conversation was amazing. So amazing that there is 2 parts to it. There are too many amazing points to even summarize it. So just listen to it. fairplay   noun   Conformity to established rules. An established standard of decency, honesty Just and honorable treatment, action, or conduct. When you are in a bet or argument or any other kind of competition with someone, and your opponent does something that you respect or would do yourself, then it's fairplay. see also ethics, morality, rules   What we talk about in this episode:   Activism Trying to force people to believe what you believe Causing harm to others What makes someone a good person? Why is being nice not a moral virtue? Utilitarianism Programing AI Fault vs Responsibility Unnecessary and Misplaced Guilt People pleasers and narcissists Being enough

Episode 25 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fairplay: Part 1, Rules of engagement and being a good human with George Kats.   This conversation was amazing. so amazing that there is 2 parts to it. There are too many amazing points to even summarize it. So just listen to it. fairplay   noun   Conformity to established rules. An established standard of decency, honesty Just and honorable treatment, action, or conduct. When you are in a bet or argument or any other kind of competition with someone, and your opponent does something that you respect or would do yourself, then it's fairplay. see also ethics, morality, rules   What we talk about in this episode:   What is morality? Justification Who are we to say that someone else is wrong? What does it mean to be moral? The rules The choices we make Willful ignorance Does the internet allow us to be less moral? Language that allows us to justify immoral actions Having "fangs" Why conflict is good Are morals and values the same thing? Separating people from their behaviours Raising good humans Creating expectations for our children

Episode 24 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Femboss: The law of being a woman at the top with Jacqueline Brauman.   Jaquie is a lawyer who works in a small country town in Victoria. Interestingly enough, Jaquie has an all female team. We talk about being a boss and a woman #femboss and what it’s like being a female lawyer in a boys club. As an aside, Jaquie has decided not to have children.   femboss   noun informal   a boss, who just happens to be a female. see also ladyboss, girlboss, she-o   What we talk about in this episode:   Jaquies law firm Women and labels Deciding not to have children On judging women On living in a rural town On raising children The difference in ambition between women and men Harassment in the law workplaces Men and women's behaviour in the workplace On being a working woman   "There is this perception that women are less ambitious because they have other roles."   One Small Step:   Talk about your options.     And your super power would be....   Invisible  

Episode 23 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fellow: Blokes in love: Gender roles, emotions and evolution with Rodney Owen.   Rodney is a bloke who almost died from swine flu. That was wake up call enough for him to found Bloke Support counseling men in all facets of life.   We chat about what it means to be a man. fellow   noun informal   a man or boy a person in the same position, involved in the same activity, or otherwise associated with another. adjective   sharing a particular activity, quality, or condition with someone or something.   What we talk about in this episode:   The different ways men and women are wired Evolution vs society How to talk to men Men and their identity Why we get married -now and then The things couples disagree on Reality and expectations in relationships Hugh Jackman What "a man" looks like Domestic Violence How people use anger   On thinking   "Logic is not enough. We need emotions to make decisions."   One Small Step:     Learn how to communicate. It's a skill we aren't taught. The reasons people fight is more about the fact we can't communicate properly.     And your super power would be....   To Stop Time.

Episode 22 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fief: Question everything, make money, do what you love with Marty Vids.   Marty has been many things, bread seller, banker and stand up comedian, and now he helps people create their own financial freedom which includes accumulating property. Which is why he embodies the word, feif.   Being a millennial, I was very interested to hear what Marty had to say about how millennial can get their money in order so they can follow their heart and pursue all the experiences they want to have.   fief   noun   Law historical an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service; a fee. a person's sphere of operation or control. What we talk about in this episode:   Millenial Money mindset and how that differs from other generations How Marty learnt about money Adjusting the Australian dream What are the top investors doing? Marty's prediction for the future of life and work About traveling and working Belief systems around money What I learnt about money and value while practicing as a Chiropractor Making plans for your future On getting older On freedom funds Finding good investment opportunities On pursuing money   "The pursuit of money is thankless and aimless and really void of any emotion...it's really about doing what you love "   "Concentrate on being the best you can be where ever you are"   One Small Step:   Sit down with paper and coloured paper and start drawing what matters to you. Just create. Then ask yourself the question, "realistically, what can I implement now?" And then be your own hyper critic and ask "What are my non negotiable? What are the 3-4 foundations I can build my life on?" And then ask: "What is the next step?" and give yourself a deadline.     And your super power would be....   To Fly.

Episode 21 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fraud: What is the cure for imposter syndrome? with Nicole van Hattem.     Nicole Van Hattem has counseled heads of state and royalty and you know what? They all have had a case of imposter syndrome once or twice too.   So what is the key to curing it? Fraud   noun a person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities. "mediums exposed as tricksters and frauds"   What we talk about in this episode: Authenticity and living in flow Finding our tribe Asking yourself the difficult conversations Why money won't make you happy Where to spend your energy The torch vs the lighthouse Getting back to yourself and creating a space where you can listen to yourself Changing your language to serve you Using adrenaline to your advantage About not being a fraud.   "It isn't what happens to us, it's how we respond to it" "Adrenaline can be a positive force"   One Small Step:   Switch off. Look into moving meditation and mindfulness.   And your super power would be....   I would love to show people that bit in the centre of them just shining out like fireworks.

Episode 20 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fulfil: A Millennial Workforce: the future of work, life and a purpose driven career with Drew Corby.     I am a millennial. And we cop a lot of flack. But there are some really good things about being a millennial. And Drew and I explore these things in this episode.   We also talk about what's next? And get into topics like AI and sex suits.   I learnt a lot in this podcast, it's the first one where someone talks politics and I was out of my comfort zone, but that's what The F Words is all about, difficult conversations.   Fulfil   verb achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted). gain happiness or satisfaction by achieving one's potential. carry out (a duty or role) as required, promised, or expected. satisfy or meet (a requirement, condition, or need) "arts grants go to young people who say they wish to fulfil themselves"   What we talk about in this episode:   The old paradigm of work vs the new paradigm What your work-life is really about Being a millennial in the workforce Are millennials more cut out to be entrepreneurs? What is so attractive about being an entrepreneur? Can you make a living from a side hustle? The new philanthropy The first step to success The paralysis of choice Defining your own success Early self-aculisation How to get the best out of a millennial workforce The new rich and what they are doing for the world Why money doesn't really matter anymore What does Artificial Intelligence mean for the future of work? Living the life of a rock-star billionaire What does augmented reality mean for the future? What might the world look like for my now 4 year old when she is in her 20's? On success   "We're very good at pursuing success, but we're not very good at defining it, because we have been taught to pursue it and not define it."   One Small Step:   Spend sometime googling your own thoughts, like "Is sugar good for me? Debunked"     And your super power would be....   To be able to truly multitask, like read two books at the same time.

Episode 19 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Facebook: Let's be friends! Building relationships on social media with Kate Toon.   Have you ever decided to be friends with someone because you like their dress and accent?   Kate Toon and I met at We are Podcast 2016. She was wearing an 50's style dress and handed out cookies so obviously I knew we should be friends.   Kate has built a really successful business on Facebook and she spends a lot of time on Facebook, so she knows A LOT of stuff about the platform. So we sit down and chat Facebook, dog voices and photo shoots. LOTS of laughs and some really deep thoughts too. Love this episode. Facebook Trademark   the brand name of a social media service and website, launched in 2004. verb to communicate with (a person) or search for information about (a person) by using Facebook "My old boyfriend just Facebooked me."   What we talk about in this episode:   What our dogs voices sound like What the rooms we are recording look like Typewriters Me leaving my laptop everywhere What I use Facebook for How Kate uses Facebook About Facebook groups Why you can't build a business solely on Facebook What Facebook likes Feed blockers Kate's book Authenticity on Facebook Facebook for business Confessions of a Misfit Entrepreneur How Kate picked her photo for her book cover How I pick my cover photos Being real The power of people and public shaming The episode I had to take down What we have learnt in our Facebook groups The difference between having judgments and being judgmental FOLLOW Ester the Wonder Pig Making friends on Facebook.   "Who wants to have a life when I can be on Facebook?" "Of all the social media platforms, Facebook is the most casual" "To be successful you try really really really hard and you try thing and you fail and you turn up and you be consistent"   One Small Step:   Spend an hour or so deleting things from your Facebook feed that don't serve you, cull groups, friends, unfollow and replace it with things like Ester the Wonder Pig.   And your super power would be....   Go back in time. As a bloke.

Episode 18 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Friends: For a reason, a season and a lifetime with Giovanna Lever.   Giovanna and I connected in the strangest of ways.   It all really began when I bought a bottle of Vanessa Megan Natural perfume in Byron Bay. I snapped a shot, posted it on instagram and before I knew it, Vanessa contacted me herself saying how lovely it was to connect. From there, I sent her a copy of my first book and then on a whim, applied for their search for a new face campaign (my podcast photo is from the shoot and wrote an article on my experience). I gave them a bunch of my books to give away and Giovanna just happened to win one.   She loved my book so decided to email me. A quick (2 hour) skype conversation later and I was booked to speak at her event Wellness Woman 2016 and we were friends.   Giovanna is a natural connector, a warm bubbly and genuine human who has built a community Smart Sparrows out of a love of getting to know people. We talked about all things to do with friends in this episode. friends noun   a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations verb (informal)   add (someone) to a list of friends or contacts on a social networking website. What we talk about in this episode:   How Giovanna and I became friends What wine has to do with friendship Mothers groups The different types of friendships "Chunking up" to find agreement On growing up and making friends On attracting the right friends When your siblings become your friends How Facebook has changed friendship Giovanna's High school reunions Reconnecting with old friends When a friend breaks up with you When friendship meets business The advice Giovanna's Dad gave her on her wedding day Friends show each other their boobs Excuses to become friends - book clubs and podcast club Why we love the "drop in" Keeping friendship and business separate About being brave and honest in friendships Paying friendships forward   On friendship.   "You can always find common ground with anybody" "Friendship takes a bit of courage" "The energy you put out is the energy you are going to get back"       One Small Step:   If you want something, just go for it. Be brave and just connect with someone if you want to get to know them better.     And your super power would be....   Healing.

Episode 17 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Feelings: Working through your s**t: Growing up with domestic violence with Katherine Maslen.   Katherine is like me. She's a naturopath and is into food and natural health, our daughter are the same age, we're both authors and speakers, but there's one glaring difference between us. Katherine grew up with an abusive father. Growing up in a home with domestic violence, Katherine has seen first hand how difficult it can be for someone to leave an abusive relationship so she decided to help by a. telling her story and b. signing up for Dancing with the CEO's.   We have a really good conversation about what it was like growing up with domestic violence and the work Katherine has done to get where she is today. Take a listen.   feelings noun   an emotional state or reaction strong emotion an idea or belief a sensitivity to or intuitive understanding of What we talk about in this episode:   Why the issue of domestic violence is important to Katherine Domestic Violence, why women stay Katherine's story Why Katherine got involved with Dancing CEO's What life looked like growing up with domestic violence About Katherine's family What I thought about 50 Shades Darker Emotional intelligence The connection between mental health issues and domestic violence The way men communicate Who we hang around with How Australians deal with emotions Why it's a good think to mess your kids up just a little bit Free Range chickens and eggs and labeling Our Trauma and our story is what makes us strong"     One Small Step:   Mindfulness. Listen to your inner voice and ask yourself if you have a toxic relationship with yourself. And then observe if you have behaviors that don't serve you.   And your super power would be....   Flying.  

Episode 16 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Freight: Human Cargo: Sex Trafficking in Cambodia with Nicky Mih.   So congratulations if you get to the end of this podcast, because it's tough. You will be rewarded with a big fat rant from me at the end.   The title is pretty self explanatory, Nicky and I talk about Sex Trafficking. It happens and it happens in the poorest countries in the world and it happens to girls because they have no other choices. Nicky wanted to work with rescued girls but out of the 200 rescued girls she spoke to, not one wanted help, instead, they wanted her to help the girls who would be trafficked because they had been saved and the sex traffickers would be looking to replace them.   So, Nicky started Free To Shine to empower girls with an education and prevent sex trafficking. freight verb   transport (goods) in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft. be laden or burdened with. What we talk about in this episode:   What is sex trafficking The history of Cambodia that has lead to an environment where sex trafficking can occur The gender inequality present in Cambodia The level of poverty present in Cambodia What living and education costs in Cambodia How sex traffickers target families The power of choice Where sex trafficking happens Where the line is between what we as privileged developed world views and the real world of the developing world About my upbringing The decisions that parents in the developing world have to make out of poverty Helping families stay together Why developing nations (particularly Cambodia) don';t have the government support like we do in Australia Why paying tax is important The difference between countries like ours with services and countries like Cambodia What we can do - simple steps The difference between awareness and action   Why does Sex Trafficking happen?   "Men are like gold and women are like white cloth"   "You've got these needs, basic human needs that are competing on this tiny amount of money."   "Sex Traffickers make 41 BILLION DOLLARS the rest of the world contributes less than 0.01% of that to help stop it"   "We can't turn a blind eye when any child is being raped and tortured 20 times a day"   "Get girl's into schools and then they won't get trafficked"     One Small Step:     Step 1: Learn about the issues Step 2: Advocate   Support brands that don't exploit people   And your super power would be....     To Fly. I've actually started to learn to fly a plane.  

Episode 15 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is Stepmother: Wicked Witch or Wonder Woman, you choose with Mandy.     So this one really is a chat with my girlfriend.   Mandy and I have known each other for just over a year. Our daughters are friends, our husbands are friends, we share a love of going out, good healthy food and looking pretty, We chat lots about what it is to be a mum and we have very similar ideas on how to raise children. One difference, while Mandy gave birth once, she has 3 children, two of them have a different mum and Mandy is a step-mum.   We've always talked candidly about what it is like to be a step-mum and these chats have helped me to understand and process more about people, the world around me as well as my own experiences growing up with a step-mum. I though that other people could benefit from these chats too. So I recorded one. ***Note: no wine was consumed during this recording, which is a shame really*** foster noun   encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable) bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth "the teacher's task is to foster learning"   What we talk about in this episode:   Mandy's experience in having a step mum and now being one The first time Mandy met her step children The progression of Mandy's relationship with her step children Parenting teenagers in a blended family Mandy's parenting style Societies view on step mum's Mandy's story Sympathizing with step mum's On being an adult and sucking it up What I have recently learnt about my parents divorce About dealing with difficult personalities When ego ruins your life Why being a step mum is the thing she is most proud of Parenting from a places of fear vs authenticity Raising children in this day and age About tying your self worth up in being a mum Tying our identities up on one thing About drawing boundaries     On being a mum and step-mum.   "I can wholeheartedly say that the love for my children, biological or not, is the same, but the experience is different"   "People's reactions to you have a lot more to do with their insecurities"   "Being a step-mum is the most amazing thing I have ever done and ever will do, and that includes being a mum."   "I'm not "the mum" but I'm the mum in our house, and there's a very big difference."   One Small Step:   It's time for you to think about what type of mum and step mum you want to be and talk about it with your partner and get on the same page. Do you. Be who you want to be with those kids and in our own house. And remember that it's not about you, but just be you.   And your super power would be....     More Patience. With myself and with whats happening around me.

Episode 14 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fallingout: Breaking up is hard to do: the emotional cost of divorce with Clarissa Rayward.     I am a child of divorce, so I guess it's natural that I don't think much about divorce. It's something I see as just a part of life. But While I was scrolling through Facebook one day, I realised how many people I went to high school with, people in their early 30's, married for less that 10 years, are already part of the staggering 48, 517 divorces every year. In the year 2015, almost 50% of all marriages ended up in divorce.   But why?   So I thought I would explore the idea of divorce with The Happy Family Lawyer, Clarrisa Rayward. falling out  noun   a quarrel or disagreement "the two of them had a falling-out"   What we talk about in this episode:   Why people get divorced How we enter into marriage The difference between marriage and a wedding Things to think of before you get married The nuts and bolts of divorce Legal vs emotional end to the marriage How Clarissa got into law How law differs from the versions in the media How marriage changes after kids Why Clarissa is The Happy Family Lawyer Doing things that you love What you can do before entering into a marriage The importance of connection and communication within a marriage The media and fairytales and their roles in creating our views of marriage Social stereotypes when it comes to divorce Support systems during divorce How we as parents can prepare our children for conflict On marriage, relationships and divorce.   "For many of us, time changes us." "I think we don't realise how significant marriage is." "At the core of it, divorce is heartbreak...There's no more significant grief event that you could be going through "   One Small Step:   Slow Down. You don't have to make decisions quickly and you don't have to change things overnight.     And your super power would be....   To Fly. It would be so helpful. If you could just pick people up and just zip around, up in the air.

Episode 13 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Forward: Shedding labels and moving on after you fall with Angela Counsel.     What do you do when all your best laid plans fail?   What do you do when you are helping people with their health, but yours is a mess?   What do you do when you feel like you have failed?   Angela and I connected through the KPI program and share a love of natural health, I've been on both of her podcasts too, but it was an email she sent in February that really made me want to chat with her. I was struck by her honesty admitting that sometimes things don't go according to plan. As entrepreneurs and people who live our lives in the social media spotlight, it's often difficult to admit when we fall. So I thought it would be nice to have a real conversations about when things don't go according to plan.   This is a great follow on conversation from episode 7 #fine and episode 9 #fanatic, so make sure you listen to those too. forward adverb   towards the direction that is in front of you onward so as to make progress. relating to the future "the traffic moved slowly forward"   What we talk about in this episode:   The fronts we put up to the outside world Angela's personal journey About being a natropath The lifeline technique Chiropractic and natropathy and vitalism Angela's 2 podcasts Managing stress What made Angela sack herself Finding H.A.R.M.O.N.I.E Angela's new book Creating intentions Failure - what is it? Our obsession with analyzing things Why we want to make meaning out of things Overthinking Being a part of the universe The difference between kids and adults when they try new things What is success? Connection and finding meaning in chaos Control On being a coach On loosing yourself On being "just a mum" Labels and how hey hold us back Separating who we are from what we do Being really honest with what really lights you up and having the courage to go and do it The value of being in the moment and just experiencing things Ideas - are they really yours?   On overthinking and obsessing over meaning   "We tend to be meaning making machines...we kind of get hung up in trying to find answers."   "A label is what you do, not who you are"   One Small Step:   Choose one thing to focus on for 90 days and work on that.     And your super power would be....   Trust in the future and that everything is going to be ok.

Episode 12 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Finance: Money Monster: how women can tame the fiscal beast with Susan Bryant.     After reading an article in the paper one day about "the new poor people" that talked about how older women are left destitute once their husbands died or they got divorced, I started to think a bit more seriously about money.   So we started to teach our daughter about saving up for something she wanted to buy. I shared a photo on instgram of her savings chart, where she would get $1 every time she did a chore, colour in a square and track how close she was to buying herself a music box. Susan commented on the photo saying how awesome it was teaching our little girl how to save, but that were were teaching her to spend everything she saved.   I knew that this was one smart lady who I needed to talk to to learn more about money. So here is our super informative conversation about all things women and money. finance  noun   money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual "The Library closed due to lack of finance"   What we talk about in this episode:   How Susan got into finance Finance is still a man's game The narrative around young women and money The conversations we have with young women about money The masculine energy around finances and money Money and power Sexually transmitted debt Educating yourself about the money in your household What it was like for women working in the 1960's and what they are facing now What happens when the husband who takes care of the money disappears Compound interest What young women can do now to help secure their financial freedom The mathematics about saving with compound interest and superannuation About putting more away into superannuation The decisions women make that can disadvantage them financially About women asking for what they want The Gender Pay Gap and how employers get around it Budgets and the internet tools available Getting control over your finances Where women can go for help with their money The things that conspire against women's financial independence How much you should be saving Susan's tips on how to get out of debt On women and money   "If you are a young woman you've got the opportunity...to avoid becoming a poor old lady. The younger you are the more powerful it is. It's call compound interest...the only free gift in the financial world"   "I still think that there is a narrative amongst a lot of young women that they don't have to be serious about money because they will be in a partnership and it will be ok."   "I see women that have either been divorced or widowed and they have got no clue...and that makes them extremely vulnerable...there's always someone willing to take advantage of that"   One Small Step:   Pay yourself fist and starts saving small whatever you can, whenever you can, whenever you can.     And your super power would be....   To see inside people, what their soul is like.

Episode 11 of The F Words: Difficult conversations with Dr Leandra Brady-Walker is #Fanny: Yoni Palace: How loving your vagina is the way to self acceptance with Rosie King.     This was a conversation that I was both really excited and really terrified to have. I mean, it's not like I haven't chatted vagina's with my girlfriends over wines, but it's usually just giggling, nothing serious. But it begs the question, why am I so afraid to talk about a body part? Would I be so nervous and uncomfortable about talking about an elbow?   I was introduced to Rosie through a mutual friend Amber (I interviewed her for episode 7 #fine) and after stalking her just a little bit on the internet, I decided I had to talk to her. I'm glad I did, because she's super smart and open with all her knowledge about female sexuality, and she's really nice too. I felt totally comfortable to ask all my (and your) questions about the vagina.   This is a great follow on conversation from #feminine, so make sure you listen to that one too. fanny noun   a woman's genitals What we talk about in this episode:   What Yoni is Yoga and Sanskrit and Tantra Rosie's journey What tantra is Naked Yoga and Rosie's experience with teaching yoga naked and outdoors 3rd wave feminism and sexuality Our disconnection with our lady bits Sexulaisation of the vagina Getting naked The shift to embracing the vagina Yoni Wands and eggs How to use yoni eggs and wands Vagina gym Self pleasure practice Vaginal weight lifting The different types of crystals used for yoni eggs and wands and their purpose Why Jade eggs are used Black obsidian eggs Yonis after birth The connection between sexual energy and creative energy Kundalini yoga Self pleasure and self loving Rosie's experience and journey with sex The church and how it quashed the feminine movement Masculine vs feminine energies Healthy vs unhealthy masculine How Rosie started selling crystals Sex toys Yoni Massage Women being givers What is Tantra and Kundalini Tantra How to listen to and connecting with your yoni Getting the 3 yes's   Getting in touch with your yoni   "Often when I am shut down sexually, I am shut down creativity."   "I remember when I lost my virginity as 17 I cried and cried and cried because I had just given away this thing I was meant to keep for my husband. So I had a lot of sexual shame up until I was about 26"   One Small Step:   Invest in an yoni egg to start the journey of self love. Tune into your yoni and listen to your vagina. It speaks to us through smell and feelings. See if you can get your partner to ask for consent before he enters you. Something as simple as that is a nice way to revere and honour the yoni and the feminine.    And your super power would be....   I want to fly.