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TURNED ON: Wild, free & sexy in your midlife

Penny van der Sluys

Are you ready to turn on the light switch of your soul and live an authentic, radiant, unapologetically pleasure-filled life? I’m Penny van der Sluys, I empower women in their midlife who are struggling to love their body and prioritise pleasure, play and passion, and help them discover their powerful, untapped sensual, sexual and feminine energy so they can feel wild, free, sexy in their body and life. Journey with me as we explore the aspects of our lives that are taboo and surrounded in shame,

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00:49:38

101 | The Pleasure Gifting Revolution with Justine...

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2025/10/20

Are you ever stuck for present ideas?Have you ever been gifted a vibrator - or thought about gifting one to yourself or a friend - but weren’t quite sure how to go about it?Today’s episode is for you.In this joyful, stigma-busting conversation, I chat with Justine Vallata, founder and owner of That’s The Spot - a small Australian business on a mission to make pleasure gifting fun, affordable, and shame-free.We talk about what makes a pleasure gift feel personal and empowering, and how affordability,

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01:23:19

100 | Vaginal Health in Midlife - Practical Care that...

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2025/10/06

Do you feel like your vaginal health and what's best for it is a mystery? In this episode, I chat with Joanna Macmeikan about practical vaginal care that actually helps. She demystifies what’s normal, what needs attention, and how to support a thriving, pleasure-friendly environment - without the shame and confusion.Tune in to hear us discuss:Vulva vs vagina - the self-cleaning truth and what to stop using todayThe “nightclub” microbiome - how pH, periods and semen crash the partyThe midlife

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01:03:25

99 | From Lonely to Liberated – Radical Relating &...

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2025/09/22

How would you feel if loneliness wasn’t a dead end, but a doorway into the most honest, turned-on chapter of your life?In this episode, I chat with Roanna White (Ro) about moving from Saturday-night-on-the-couch loneliness to a liberated, off-the-script sexual life. We unpack what radical relating actually means in practice - relationships designed through truth, consent and courage - and what it looks like to live outside the script of “how good women should love and desire,” including candid

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01:15:08

98 | Takeaways from the World Sexual Health Congress...

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2025/09/08

How would you feel if a global sexual health congress wasn’t just for academics, but a window into what really matters for your midlife body, pleasure and power?In this episode, I caught up with sexologist and pleasure coach Emma Pleasure (Emma McCann), whom I met at the World Sexual Health Congress in Brisbane, to unpack our biggest takeaways. We compare notes from different streams, share what surprised us and moved us, and spotlight what women in midlife deserve to know so we can advocate for

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00:54:18

97 | The Art of Self Seduction with Eleanor Hadley,...

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2025/08/25

What if seduction wasn’t about performance, but about power, play and presence?In this episode I’m joined by Eleanor Hadley, a Certified Sex Educator, speaker and award-winning coach, to uncover the truth about seduction. It’s not limited to lap dancing in seedy bars — it’s really about magnetism, radiance, and turning yourself on!This conversation is refreshing, enlightening, and will help you to appreciate that seduction is an art — and one that begins with you.Listen in to hear us talk about:✨

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00:54:40

96 | Unscripted: The Real Stories of Menopause as a...

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2025/08/11

What if menopause wasn’t the start of your decline, but the beginning of a new kind of freedom?What if instead of it being a time of disappearance, it's an emergence?That instead of vanishing, it's our becoming?In today’s episode, I’m joined by my gorgeous soul sister and wing woman, Jen Annette, to share our real stories of menopause as a Radiant Rebellion.We dive deep into the vast spectrum of experiences this transition can bring, reflecting on our own contrasting journeys - of rupture

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00:58:47

95 | Revolutionary Sex: How Making Love can heal you...

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2025/06/23

What if sex wasn't just something you did – but something that could change you, your relationships, and even the world?In this juicy episode, I speak with Susan Morgan Taylor, a leading somatic sex therapist, creator of the Pleasure Keys process, and host of the Sex Talk Cafe podcast. Together, we explore how presence, relaxation, and awareness can unlock full-body orgasm, deepen intimacy, and help you reclaim your sexual power in midlife and beyond.We discuss:Why your voice and vulva are more

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01:08:49

94 | Dating like a grown up: Dos & Don'ts of dating...

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2025/06/09

Think dating in midlife is meant to be awkward, over, or a chore? Think again.Whether you're single, curious, committed, or navigating the in-between, this episode will have you laughing, reflecting, and maybe even rethinking how you approach connection - both with others and yourself.In this episode, I’m joined by the hilarious and wildly insightful Nelly Thomas - Australian comedian, award-nominated podcast host, author, broadcaster, and sex and consent educator - who brings decades of wit, real

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01:08:00

93 | Weeding Out Shame & Reclaiming Your Sexual...

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2025/05/26

What outdated beliefs are planted in your sexual garden—and how do you know which ones are weeds?In this playful and potent episode, I’m joined by Lauren Elise Rogers - certified holistic sexuality educator and embodied intimacy coach - for a raw and liberating conversation on dismantling shame, healing internalised scripts, and rediscovering pleasure in midlife.Together we explore:🌿 How purity culture, patriarchy, and performative sex shape our early beliefs🌿 The difference between explicit,

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01:11:06

92 | Understanding yourself to access body confidence...

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2025/04/28

What if your cravings weren’t a problem—but a portal?A message from your body asking to be heard, honoured… and loved.In this episode, Celina Tonkin, EFT trainer and introvert empowerment mentor, and I explore the relationship between body confidence, cravings, and self-expression. We unpack how tapping can interrupt stress patterns, reduce cravings, and help women feel more connected to their needs – and their pleasure.Tune in to hear Celina share about:The real difference between introverts and

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00:50:20

91 | The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson,...

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2025/04/14

What if surrender wasn’t weakness, but your gateway to more freedom, more power, and more magic?In this episode, I speak with transformational teacher and bestselling author Kute Blackson - my very first male guest -about a topic that’s at the heart of midlife transformation: surrender. And not the kind that asks you to give up, but the kind that cracks you open and calls you home to your wild, feminine truth.Kute’s powerful perspective on surrender as the portal to authenticity, creativity, and

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00:54:07

90 | Finding Daily Zen with Susanne McAllister,...

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2025/03/31

Have you ever struggled with anxiety, or know someone who does? What would it mean to be able to learn how to work with it, rather than against it? In this episode, my guest, Susanne McAllister, a highly experienced therapist, who has just written a book called the Anxiety Detox, helps us to explore the power of anxiety—and how it can actually be a tool for personal growth and healing.We delve into how women in their midlife can embrace their fears, find their zen, and live authentically

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00:50:16

89 | Getting to the Heart of our Youth with Marilou...

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2025/03/17

How do you empower young people while staying true to yourself?In what ways does your own self-love shape how you guide and support the next generation?How have your own life experiences influenced the way you show up as a parent, mentor, or leader?Join me for this episode as I explore 'Getting to the Heart of our Youth' with my guest, Marilou Coombe, an experienced coach, youth worker, and advocate for young people.Our conversation shows the heart is found at the intersection of self-care,

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01:08:25

88 | Embracing the menopause dip, how it can be a...

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2025/03/03

I’m so tired of the narrative that midlife and menopause is the beginning of the end, a downhill slide to a dismal end. It’s such bullsh*t! In fact, it’s the opposite.It’s a powerful portal and an incredible opportunity.If you’re ready to hear what’s possible, and how midlife transitions can be embraced as opportunities for growth, rejuvenation, and deeper self-connection, this episode is for you.My guest is Marlo Reyneke, an accomplished interior designer, menopause advocate, and cold water dipper

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00:59:09

87 | Why Communication is the secret to having more...

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2025/02/17

Communication is the secret sauce in your sex life. Your access to sexual experiences you desire and dream about.And yet for many, it's not a skill we're focusing on or developing!This conversation with Psychologist & Sexologist, Laura Lee, will explain why developing and practicing your communication skills will expand your pleasure potential!We discuss the importance of communication in sexual relationships, and how it impacts sexual desire and satisfaction. Laura shares how her interest in

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00:32:53

86 | How art can turn us on with Gemma Donnellan,...

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2025/02/03

Have you considered that art has the capacity to turn you on?Given most of us have a childhood hangup related to our artistic ability, and have been exposed to stereotypes about the mental health of artists and the sustainability of artistic endeavours, a positive and empowering link between art and turn on appears to be tenuous! But that’s about to change! My guest, Gemma Donnellan, is an entrepreneur, professional artist, art curator, and creative coach. She joins me to discuss how art and

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00:58:05

85 | The Voice, The Vulva & The Vagus Nerve with Debs...

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2025/01/20

Did you know that the way you express yourself and the way that you use your voice has a strong link to your relationship with your vulva? Did you know that our vulva and our voice box and vocal production system is inextricably linked physiologically? Did you know that our vagus nerve has a relationship to our feminine empowerment? If you’re curious and would like to find out more about this fascinating and little understood link between these three parts of our body, this is the episode

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00:44:07

84 | Vulva-licious health: Your vulva needs your love...

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2025/01/06

Is your vulva on your health radar? Is it healthy and happy? Do these questions make you cringe and bring up feelings of shame, awkwardness or embarrassment? If they do, you’re not alone. Because of shame and misinformation, amongst other things, so many women don’t have a positive relationship with this important part of their body. My guest for this episode is here to implore you to give your vulva your love and attention. Jane Hancox is a vulva cancer and professional counselor. She is

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00:37:33

83 | The HERstory of the witch that can flick your...

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2024/12/23

Witches are not just characters in fairytales, or costumes for Halloween dress up, they’re a largely hidden part of our HERstory.They’re a part of our untold story and can give us clues and insights into how we can flick our switch to TURN ON now! My guest for this episode, Louise Friend, is a spiritual mentor and teacher with an interest in the Story of Witches. Together we explore the storied past of witches, the dynamic power of feminine energy, and how women today can reclaim their personal

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01:10:39

82 | You're just getting started: Sex & dating on the...

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2024/12/09

Sex and dating is different on the other side of 40, and there’s a lot to unpack and understand to realise our full pleasure potential! In this episode, Nelly Thomas, an Australian comedian, author, and current co-host of Broad Radio, joins me to discuss the intricacies of midlife sexuality. We’re here to remind you that you're just getting started, there is so much to look forward to when it comes to sex and dating on the other side of 40! We delve into topics such as body confidence,

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