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Permission To Be Human

Janelle and Andrea

Welcome to Permission to be Human! --- We"re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You"ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills. Truth: When we"re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness

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38: Morning Rituals, Altars & Moon Parties: How Woo &...

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2024/03/05

Morning Rituals, Altars & Moon Parties: How Woo & Wellness Work Together Altars aren’t just for church and rituals aren’t just for cults. Find out more as Janelle and Andrea discuss how these elements offer meaning, consistency and, most importantly, space to look within. Includes a nod to Indian Palm Leaf Reading, Waldorf, Myka MCloughlin, Cynthia Morris, Jim Gaffigan, the New Yorker & Braveheart. You’ll hear: -Why Janelle drinks cacao every morning -Permission for your ritual to be loose and

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37: A Discussion on Death: Rituals, Drones & Serial...

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2024/02/27

A Discussion on Death: Rituals, Drones & Serial Killers Janelle and Andrea take on life and death, one breath at a time, discussing end-of-life care, examining how society successfully evades the topic, and considering the sentence: “if we die before we die, then we don’t have to die when we die”. Includes a nod to cemeteries, cruises, Joan Didion, Natalie Goldberg, The Lower Fifth, Meggan Watterson, Paul Kalanithi, “The Wreck of Time” by Annie Dillard and Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal. Also “Let Go”

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36: Pussy Readings & Foxy Ladies: Getting Joyful &...

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2024/02/21

Pussy Readings & Foxy Ladies: Getting Joyful & Curious About Genitals Recently, Janelle got a Pussy Reading. No, really. Sound revolutionary? It is. Based on physical attributes, Quodoushka helps you understand your genitals so you can deepen connection and expand your pleasure. It ALSO elevates the way we think about our pussy! What if we gave it reverence? What if we honored its beauty and unique style? You’ll hear: -An unexpected way to deepen sisterhood -Why knowing your pussy can you help boost

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35: Trigger Warning: Janelle’s Journey from Feminist...

Permission To Be Human ·

2024/02/13

Trigger Warning: Janelle’s Journey from Feminist to Feminine Are you a feminist? Are you sure? What does it mean to you? Janelle and Andrea dissect their own definitions, share their experience with feminine and masculine energy and invite listeners to honor the qualities of both. Includes a nod to Planned Parenthood, HDFS, Kate Chopin, Animal House, David Deida, Alison Armstrong & Om Rupani. You’ll hear: -Janelle’s journey form militant to post-modern feminism -Andrea’s frustration with feminism &

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34: What it Means to Invest in your Radiance: Sleep,...

Permission To Be Human ·

2024/02/06

What it Means to Invest in your Radiance: Sleep, Massages & $1000 Coats Ever heard the phrase “in your radiance”? It’s one of Janelle’s favorites and she’s learned that investing time and money in her own radiance is not a luxury, but a necessity. Andrea dishes about her evolution as a shopper and how she now dresses from the inside out. Includes a nod to thrift shopping, TJMaxx, Rising Frequency, Finland and Leave the World Behind. ‌ You’ll hear: ‌ -What it means to be in your radiance -Why Andrea

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33: Divorce One Year Later: Finances, Freedom &...

Permission To Be Human ·

2024/01/23

Divorce One Year Later: Finances, Freedom & Letting Go of Form Divorce was the one thing Janelle was never going to do. But one year later, she’s not only surviving, but thriving. In this episode, Janelle shares how this experience freed her from limiting financial beliefs and expanded her definition of who to call on in a crisis. Choosing herself first allowed her to appreciate all the ways her ex-partner showed his love. Includes a nod to Christmas onesies and late-night Walgreens pharmacy runs

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32: Your Evil Twin vs. Your Inner Witch: Who Do You...

Permission To Be Human ·

2024/01/16

Your Evil Twin vs. Your Inner Witch: Who Do You Listen To? Janelle interviews Andrea about the five ways to discern the voice of your Ego (what Andrea calls her Evil Twin) from the voice of your Calling (what she calls her Inner Witch). So juicy. You’ll hear why your Evil Twin is all about anxiety, attainment, doing and burnout, while your Inner Witch is all about silence, journey, being and fulfillment. Includes a reference to spirit crowns, Fight Club, 3-5 Club, and a story about white water

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31: 14 Lessons From 2023: The Magic & The Mundane

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2024/01/09

14 Lessons From 2023: The Magic & The Mundane Before we choose a word for the new year (yawn), let’s reflect on our lessons in 2023. Andrea found joy where the collective and individual meet. Janelle learned that investing in her radiance is a not a luxury but a necessity. Includes a nod to silent disco, sleep hygiene, the movie Rocky, cardamom and BDSM. You’ll hear: -Why we love glitter and “glimmer” -How Janelle has increased her capacity for love -Intense love is totally okay--as long as

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30: Woo, Wealth & Debt: How to Listen to Your Soul...

Permission To Be Human ·

2024/01/02

Woo, Wealth & Debt: How to Listen to Your Soul and Pay The Mortgage Mixing woo and wealth, Andrea dives into Janellle’s financial journey, from a modest Long Island upbringing where spending money was “not a pastime” to post-divorce era where she’s struggling to pay a $7500 mortgage. Includes references to Vidal Sassoon jeans and authors Bruce Lyons and Lynn Twist You’ll hear: ‌ -The soul, spirit and personality of money -Why it’s (perhaps?) no longer taboo to dip into your Roth IRA -How to

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29: Life Lessons: Bulgarian Hospitals, the Blue...

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2023/12/19

Life Lessons: Bulgarian Hospitals, the Blue Lagoon & Beautiful Hitchhikers Janelle and Andrea glean lessons about relationships, instincts and privilege through stories about unexpected intruders, Everest base camp strangers, currency exchange mistakes, vision quest seekers and a husband’s ex-girlfriend. Can you find the meaning in even the messiest of situations? They definitely try. Includes references to Ally McBeal, Rock Bottom and mouth-taping. You’ll hear: -How Janelle felt less alone once her

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28: The Sex Episode: Eight Myths and Why You Should...

Permission To Be Human ·

2023/12/12

The Sex Episode: Eight Myths and Why You Should Let Them Go Janelle & Andrea take on a NYT article by Catherine Pearson about the Top 8 Sex Myths and do their darndest to expand our idea of an orgasm. It’s okay to want sex, use lube, plan intimacy and much more. Includes a peek into our own numbers (gasp!!) and a nod to George Michael. You’ll hear: ‌ -Why mixing sex nights with mundane shit works -The purpose of a Pelvic Floor Specialist -How Janelle likes to reverse the order of her date night

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27: Navigating the Holidays: Chosen Family, Child...

Permission To Be Human ·

2023/12/05

Navigating the Holidays: Chosen Family, Child Archetypes & Ugly Christmas Ornaments How do you celebrate the holidays? How do you adapt to changing family dynamics? Who do you become when you visit your parents? Can you let go of form and embrace new traditions? Janelle and Andrea discuss their own memories, what holidays looks like in a post-divorce, polyamorous world and how they avoid the consumerism debacle. -How to navigate child archetypes during your “home” experience -Creative ways to

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26: Letting Go of Attachments: A Discussion on Death,...

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2023/11/28

Letting Go of Attachments: A Discussion on Death, Poetry & Pagan Holidays Andrea & Janelle attended a Letting Go of Attachments ceremony in honor of Samhain (pronounced Sawwen), a Celtic celebration to honor the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. The idea? To release one object from their life and allow its energy to nourish another. Includes a nod to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nina Hagen and Rising Appalachia. You’ll hear: -The importance of a Death Folder -How less stuff can help us be

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25: Sorrys, Space-holding & Soliloquies: An...

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2023/11/21

Communication is such a basic skill. And as extroverts, we thought we were pretty darn good at it. But we had to put away our trophies when we realized we may be saying too much out loud. Could it be that our interactions included too many questions? Were we good listeners? Are we just waiting for our turn to talk and then delivering a one-sided speech? You’ll hear: ‌ -The difference between an effective and a crappy apology -Why telling people every detail of the story is a wee bit overrated -How

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24: The Horrible Hallway: How We Get Through Life’s...

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2023/11/14

Transitions are fucking hard. Whether it’s home to college, the death of your mama, a flight across the country or a painful breakup. But when we accept, stay patient, get comfortable with discomfort and get intentional about the space between, we always find our way. Includes references to the 90s television, Noah Kahan, Cigarettes After Sex, TJMaxx and the Smurfs. You’ll hear: ‌ -An essay from Andrea -How yoga is a world-class metaphor for transitions -The importance of giving yourself grace -Why

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23: Self Pleasure, Masturbation & Touching Yourself:...

Permission To Be Human ·

2023/11/07

Talk to the hand, bravehearts. And tell it how to make you feel good! We’re covering self-pleasure--formerly known as masturbation--in this episode. It’s the most natural thing in the world to pleasure ourselves and we’ll share our experiences--past to present. Includes a reference from Big Mouth, as well as a nod to Judy Blume and V.C. Andrews. ‌ --Why the true source of our pleasure is INSIDE us --Two very different opinions on porn --Gustav Klimt’s contribution to Janelle’s self-pleasure

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22: The RBDSM Conversation: It’s Not About Kink, but...

Permission To Be Human ·

2023/10/24

Are you craving more intimacy and connection? Here’s a conversation that will lead you there. RBDSM stands for Relationships, Boundaries, Sexual Health, Meaning & Aftercare. Yes, this is a conversation you have BEFORE you take your clothes off---and it’s such a beautiful thing. We break down the acronym and role-play, too. ‌ -A debunking of the mind-reading myth that RomComs perpetuate -Why Janelle requires her partners to be a “fuck yes!” -How this conversation helps Janelle relaxes her nervous

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21: How to Ask for What We Want: Consent, Courage &...

Permission To Be Human ·

2023/10/17

What if you could ask for exactly what you wanted? What if you could trust and value your own yeses and nos? What if you could articulate exactly how you wanted to be touched? Andrea interviews Janelle on a framework that has helped her give and receive everything (compliments, apples, touch, rides to the airport! ) from a centered and grounded place. Includes a When Harry Met Sally reference and some parenting tips. You’ll hear: -It’s as important to receive as it is to give. -Why consent is way

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20: WTF: If Poly's So Fucking Painful, Why Do We Do it?

Permission To Be Human ·

2023/10/10

If there are so much pain and tears and walking through fire, why practice polyamory anyway? Janelle and Andrea discuss the best parts of this alternative to monogamy, why they keep coming back to it and how it can strengthen relationships with both their partners and themselves. Also a story about Folk Festival and a quote from the beloved Alan de Botton. You’ll hear… -How poly led both chicas back home to themselves -Why letting go of form is so damn essential -Janelle’s story about how the most

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19: Burning Man IRL: Janelle Talks Magic, Mud & Moon...

Permission To Be Human ·

2023/10/03

Ever wondered what Burning Man is really about? Janelle explains how she finds the magic in the mud, the moon in the balloon and how self-reliance, immediacy, radical self expression and rhinestone goggles have guided her journey. She rarely visits the same city twice, but she’s gone back to Burning Man 8 years in a row because it ALWAYS meets her where she is---never the same experience twice. You’ll hear: ‌ -Why letting go of form and expectation are so important -A participant’s description---not

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