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What Excites Us!

What Excites Us! is a podcast about sexuality, pleasure, and being human. Hosted by certified clinical sexologist Gwyn Isaacs, this show explores what turns us on, what holds us back, and how we can reclaim our desires without shame.Through honest conversations, personal stories, and expert interviews, Gwyn invites you to get curious, get real, and reconnect with what truly excites you — in bed and beyond.Whether you’re just starting to explore or ready to go deeper, this is a space where pleasure

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From Survivor to Sovereign - Trauma, Identity, and...

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2026/01/23

From survivor to sovereign … without turning “healing” into a full-time job.Dr. Lisha Antiqua (soul psychologist, founder of Your Own University) joins me for a conversation about post-traumatic growth, identity reclamation, and why trauma is an injury … not a life sentence, not a personality trait, and definitely not proof you’re broken. We talk about why pleasure can feel unsafe after trauma, how to start with “micro-pleasures” that don’t overwhelm your nervous system, and how to shift from

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62:48

The Hidden Connections between Sex, Food and Health...

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2026/01/09

What if your “health issues” aren’t just hormones… or willpower… or the latest supplement trend?In this episode, Gwyn talks with Dr. Dawn Dalili, a naturopathic physician who connects the dots between sex, food, shame, boundaries, and what we allow ourselves to feel. We dig into how emotional eating often isn’t about hunger, why guilt is a reliable pleasure-killer, how “being safe” can show up as weight, pain, or fatigue… and the concept that might change everything: the pleasure ceiling, aka how

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48:29

Conflict Happens - The Polyamory Paradox with Irene...

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2025/12/12

If you’ve ever wondered why opening your relationship feels exciting and like your nervous system is staging a coup… this episode is your new best friend.In this conversation, I sit down with somatic coach, pleasure witch, and bestselling author Irene Morning, whose book The Polyamory Paradox finally names the body-based realities of non-monogamy that most people tiptoe around. We talk about: • how your body reacts to big relationship transitions • why “thinking it through” only gets you so far •

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59:28

Exploring Psilocybin’s Healing Potential with Amory Jane

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2025/11/03

What if the same medicine that helps you face your shadows could also melt sexual shame and reconnect you to pleasure?This week I sit down with Amory Jane—sex educator, mom, and one of Oregon’s first licensed psilocybin facilitators—to talk about the very real places where psychedelics and sexuality meet. We get into the messy, beautiful stuff: what “set and setting” actually look like in the real world, how a facilitated journey unfolds start-to-finish, and why integration (not the trip) is where

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58:59

OCD, Anxiety & Intimacy: Why We Don't Talk About It...

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2025/11/03

What if the thoughts you were most ashamed of weren’t actually you—but symptoms of OCD? And what if those thoughts were silently sabotaging your intimacy, relationships, and sense of self? Most people think OCD is only about handwashing and perfectionism—but what happens when it shows up in your sex life, your relationships, or the thoughts you’re terrified to say out loud? In this episode, I’m joined by licensed clinical social worker Sarah Hazleton to explore the lesser-known faces of OCD,

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55:56

Aging and the Power of Pleasure with CJ

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2025/11/03

Aging isn’t the end of desire—it can be the gateway to your erotic evolution. 💥 In this conversation, CJ of No Shame with CJ shares how she went from quiet and compliant to boldly pursuing pleasure, non-monogamy, and kink—and why midlife is the perfect time to rewrite the rules. We get into hormone shifts, self-advocacy with doctors, queering jealousy, and building a pleasure practice that supports brain health and longevity. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it too late for me?” this one’s your

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48:24

Asexuality & Aromanticism: Beyond the Myths with...

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2025/11/03

What if “not feeling it” isn’t a problem to fix—but a valid orientation? This week, AASECT- and Ante Up!–certified sexuality educator Aubri Lancaster joins me to unpack the rich, nuanced worlds of asexuality and aromanticism—far beyond the usual myth-busting. Aubri shares her path from hosting adult toy parties to discovering her own asexual and gray-romantic identities, and how language finally gave shape to experiences she’d had all along. We explore the difference between sexual, romantic,

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46:19

Tied to Something Real: Shibari, Scent & the Sacred...

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2025/11/02

What if rope and aroma could quiet the noise of modern life and plug you back into real, felt connection—body, heart, and spirit? Gwyn sits down with Francis Bollwage—rope artist, facilitator, and self-described “label-resistant” human—whose near-death experience rewired his path from addiction and numbness to a mission of deep human connection. Francis shares how discovering the BDSM community (and especially Shibari/Japanese rope bondage) helped him work through touch aversion, build trust, and

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46:56

From Monogamy to Polyamory to Celibacy - A Journey...

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2025/11/02

What happens when you stop defaulting to “the script” and follow your real desires—even if they lead you from monogamy to ENM… and then to celibacy? Writer and desire-explorer Jay House joins Gwyn for a candid, nuanced journey through identity, intimacy, and integrity. Jay traces her path from straight, monogamous marriage to embracing polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and kink—and why she’s now in a six-month celibacy container to cultivate emotional and nervous-system sobriety. Together they unpack

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38:41

Reclaim the Lifegasm you Deserve with Dr. Fanny...

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2025/11/02

Tired of being told to “be your best self” when you’re barely keeping it together? This one’s your permission slip to stop fixing and start living. Dr. Fannie Leboulanger—family physician, coach, yoga teacher, and host of Your Sexyfied Life—joins Gwyn for a bracing, compassionate convo about stepping out of survival mode and back into your body. Together they bust the “always improve” myth, unpack why being with your messy emotions is wildly courageous, and make the case that sexual energy is

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41:15

Your Body’s Yes - From Triggered to Tender:...

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2025/11/02

What if your body has been telling you the truth about your relationships all along? In this episode, intimacy coach and healer Shelby Avann joins Gwyn to explore how attachment styles, self-consent, and the chakra/energy system shape our love lives and our sex lives—often right down to the physical sensations we feel (hello, crygasms 👋). Together we cover: The four attachment styles—how they form and how to move toward secure Self-consent: slowing down, listening to your body’s yes/no, and

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47:41

Own Your Yes: Kink, Consent & Everyday Power

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2025/10/14

After a wild six months (surgery, moving, kids—life!), Gwyn is back—and flipping the mic. In this conversation from Amy Rowan’s Unlocking Intimacy summit, we get real about how exploring kink can grow self-trust, sharpen communication, and translate into everyday confidence far beyond the bedroom.Gwyn and Amy unpack the fundamentals that make any sexy connection better: talking outside the bedroom, setting flexible boundaries, using yes/no/maybe lists, and building in check-ins, safe words, and

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48:09

Raising Teen who Relate Well with Ask Auntie Julia...

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2025/10/11

Ever wonder what it would look like if teens were taught how to have truly healthy relationships before they even left childhood? In this episode, Gwyn Isaacs sits down with Julia Sheldon—aka Auntie Julia of Ask Auntie Julia—to explore her groundbreaking Connection Camp for teens.Julia shares how the camp creates a safe, inclusive, and fun environment where teenagers learn about consent, boundaries, emotional regulation, and more—all through experiential activities, games, and workshops. From

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51:26

Reclaiming Pleasure: The Transformative Power of Bodysex

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2025/10/10

What happens when a room full of vulva owners gather to explore their bodies, share their stories, and reconnect with their pleasure? In this episode of What Excites Us, certified sex coach and educator Gwyn Isaacs sits down with Jennifer Rahner, a certified Bodysex® facilitator and sex educator, to talk about the magic of the Bodysex experience founded by the legendary Betty Dodson. Jennifer shares her journey from working in IT to helping people rediscover self-acceptance and pleasure through

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44:59

13 Years in and It's Better Than Ever

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2025/10/09

What Keeps Desire Alive After 13 Years? How does sexual connection evolve over time—and can it actually get better the longer you’re together? Join certified sex coach and educator Gwyn Isaacs on What Excites Us for a fun and revealing conversation with her friend Blue, a heterosexual Gen X man in a long-term monogamous relationship. They dive into the real stuff: sexual practices, communication, exhibitionism, porn (the kind featuring real people), and the ongoing desire to be desired. Blue opens

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47:47

Folklore, Fairy Tales, & Sex Ed: How Stories Shape...

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2025/10/06

What if the fairy tales we grew up with weren’t just bedtime stories, but powerful forces shaping how we think about sex, gender, and relationships? In this episode of What Excites Us, Gwyn sits down with folklorist and gender studies scholar Dr. Jeanna Jorgensen to explore the fascinating (and sometimes troubling) intersections between folklore and sex education. From moral panics and censorship to fairy tales and gender roles, Jeanna unpacks how culture and storytelling influence the way we

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47:02

Sexual Fantasies as Transformative Stories with...

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2025/09/01

Ever wondered what your sexual fantasies are actually trying to say—and how they could ignite personal growth and epic intimacy?In this electrifying episode, Gwyn sits down with sexual fantasy coach and writer Artemisia de Vine to explore the deeply layered world of erotic narratives through her unique DeVinery method. Discover: How fantasy unlocks your psyche and opens new pathways for growth and pleasure. Why sexual fantasies are clues—not just daydreams, revealing hidden guards like

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58:50

Lady Vivus: Pleasure, Power & Community in Leather &...

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2025/08/28

Step aboard a one-of-a-kind journey into leather, playful transformation, and radical connection with Lady Vivus, the spiritually driven, trans femme Bootblack, Hucow, and Kinky Cruise Director. In this high-vibe episode, she pulls back the curtain on workshops, community rituals, and taboo play that expand pleasure and liberate self-expression.Expect to explore: Hucow & Pet Play—from bovine headspace to Moo-mode mastery Sissyfication & Gender-Affirming Intimacy—ritual as healing and

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48:42

Marisa Hunter: Glow-Up Through Pleasure, Power &...

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2025/08/27

What happens when you mix mindset magic, erotic self-expression, and unapologetic pleasure? You get freedom—in your body, your life, and even your bank account. In this episode, I chat with Marisa Hunter, a life, sex, and business coach for high-achieving humxns, who teaches her clients to tap into the energy of pleasure as a source of power and expansion. Together we dive into: How to unlock your true erotic, authentic self-expression Why ass play can open surprising doors to presence and

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Dropping Into Trance: HypnoKink Through the Bottom’s...

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2025/08/20

Ever wondered what it feels like to be hypnotized in a kinky context—mind buzzing, agency intact, and every sense amplified—or even manipulated to the point where broccoli becomes… arousing? Dive into this wildly honest, cheeky, and brave conversation.Description: Join host Gwyn Isaacs and the incomparable PandaPet (it/they), co-founder of PandaStory.love and CONsolation, as they unpack the experience of hypnokink from the bottom’s perspective. Panda, a polyamorous pet and staunch advocate for the

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