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PODCAST

The Purple Passion Project-Intimacy & Sex Podcast for Midlife & Beyond

Dr. Stacy Friedman

When was the last time sex was hot as hell? If you had to think about it — you need this podcast. The Purple Passion Project is where midlife gets sexy again. Clinical Sexologist Dr. Stacy Friedman brings the real talk on low libido, erectile dysfunction, menopause, hormonal changes, mismatched desire, and the pleasure everyone in midlife deserves but nobody is talking about. Consider this your permission slip to want more — a lot more. Raw, unapologetic, laugh-out-loud-then-shift-in-your-seat

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#42. Why Men Struggle-Erections, Pressure &...

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2026/04/06

The Purple Passion Project is the podcast where sex, intimacy, and real connection are discussed honestly—without shame, fluff, or small talk.In this episode, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Arthur Burnett, a Johns Hopkins urologist and pioneering researcher whose work helped shape modern erectile medicine.In this conversation, you’ll learn:• How erections actually work and why blood flow matters more than willpower• Why stress and performance anxiety sabotage desire and confidence• How masculinity myths

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00:59:42

#41. Boundaries Are Foreplay-The Secret to...

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2026/03/31

In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Laurie Handlers to explore boundaries as the foundation for extraordinary intimacy, why your best sex might still be ahead of you, and how to create desire that doesn't fade—even after decades together.Laurie shares her journey of finding her soulmate at 67, breaks down the 3-step boundary formula that transforms relationships, and explains why couples are "endangered" and what it takes to save them.What You'll Learn:• Why finding love at 67 taught Laurie

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00:51:45

#40. The Sure Thing-How One Simple Ritual Can...

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2026/03/23

Ever feel like you’re too tired, too busy, or just not “in the mood”? In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Elana Auerbach, author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Go From Frustrated to Fulfilled, to uncover how one simple weekly ritual can reignite intimacy, deepen connection, and transform your sex life.Elana shares how The Sure Thing began as a personal experiment to save her own marriage—and became a life-changing pleasure practice for people

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00:56:45

#39. Rebuilding Trust, Safety, and Orgasmic...

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2026/03/16

In this deeply honest episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Veronica Lynn Clark to explore what intimacy looks like after trauma—and how healing the body can reopen the door to pleasure. This conversation moves from safety and self-trust to embodiment, sensuality, and ultimately reclaiming orgasm without pressure or performance.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your desire, or your pleasure, this episode will remind you that healing and arousal are not opposites—they’re partners.In This

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00:51:32

#38. Dating in Your 40s and Mismatched Desire: Sex,...

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2026/03/09

In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with sex therapist and single mom Keri Green for a grounded, honest conversation about dating in your 40s, mismatched desire, and why comfort matters more than performance in intimacy. Together, they explore how pressure, expectations, and silence quietly shut down desire for both women and men.Listeners will walk away with insight around:• Why comfort creates better sex than confidence or performance• How mismatched libido often

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00:53:49

#37. The Fetish Mind & Neurodivergence-Why We Crave...

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2026/03/03

In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacysits down with psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Laurie Singer to talk all things fetishes, desire, and neurodivergence. From the psychology behind why fetishes develop to how neurodivergent individuals often experience desire differently, this candid and compassionate conversationexplores the beauty of misunderstood pleasure. Laurie opens up about her decades of clinical experience, her book "You’re Not Crazy," and

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01:00:40

#36. How to Last Longer, Get Harder & Blow Her Mind...

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2026/02/24

In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Certified Sexologist and Relationship Coach Kevin Anthony for a raw conversation about men’s performance, stamina, erection challenges, and the pressure to “get it right” in the bedroom.They unpack why performance anxiety is so common, how lasting longer is about presence, not pressure, and why ignoring intimacy leads many couples into sexless marriages. The episode also explores cultural and religious shame around sex and

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00:48:56

#35. The Naked Truth About Midlife-Menopause,...

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2026/02/17

Menopause and midlife changes don’t just affect the body; they affect desire, intimacy, confidence, and connection. In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Shannon Chavez, licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and clinical sexologist, for an honest conversation about sex and hormones in midlife.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How menopause impacts desire, arousal, and painful sex• Why body changes can affect confidence and intimacy• How men

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00:49:43

#34. C*ck Rings, Cardio & Confidence-The Future of ED...

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2026/02/09

In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Dr. Elliot Justin, MD, founder and CEO of FirmTech, to explore the future of men’s s3xual performance and why erections are about far more than just s3x. This conversation breaks down the concept of erectile fitness and how changes in erection quality can be one of the earliest indicators of cardiovascular and vascular health issues.Dr. Justin explains why erectile dysfunction doesn’t happen overnight, how shame and silence keep

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00:54:07

#33 - Finding my Happy Place in Kink

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2026/02/03

What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but an opening?In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Sheryl, a 55-year-old single mom and business owner who redefined her life and relationships after years of monogamy. Just before turning 50, Sheryl stepped into the BDSM lifestyle and later incorporated swinging—discovering not just freedom, but a deeply committed partnership rooted in trust, communication, and consent.Sheryl shares her journey through marriage, divorce, widowhood,

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00:39:52

#32. Are You Addicted to Love? Why We Stay in Toxic...

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2026/01/27

In this raw and revealing episode, Dr. Stacy welcomes psychotherapist and author Sherry Gaba, LCSW, to dive deep into the world of toxic relationships, codependency, and love addiction. Sherry shares her personal story of early trauma and how it shaped her romantic patterns—and what it really takes to break free. Together, they explore why we get addicted to toxic love, how trauma bonding keeps us hooked, and the first powerful steps to healing.If you’ve ever found yourself drawn to someone who

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00:41:35

#31. Poly Play & Passion: Exploring Jealousy, Desire...

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2026/01/20

Board Certified Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach, and Pleasure Educator Jennifer Marie Summers joins Dr. Stacy to turn up the heat on low desire, spicing things up, and life after monogamy. From tackling jealousy in poly relationships to building agreements that actually deepen intimacy, Jennifer keeps it real with humor, fire, and no-filter fun.💜 Topics include:- Why low libido isn’t the end of intimacy—and what actually works to reignite desire.- Jealousy in poly relationships: how to navigate it

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00:55:17

#30. Talk Dirty...Emotionally-Why Communication is...

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2026/01/13

In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with relationship coach and man–woman dynamic expert Greg Stephans, author of Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships.Greg shares how communication, trust, and everyday connection shape the intimacy you feel in the bedroom and beyond. From turning conflict into connection to understanding emotional safety and rebuilding trust after it’s been broken—this episode explores how powerful communication is the foundation for both passion and

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#29. Half the Man, Whole New Struggles-Healing,...

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2026/01/06

When you lose over 230 pounds, everything changes—your body, your relationships, your libido, and your identity.In this unfiltered conversation, men’s dating coach turned health advocate Frank Kermit joins Dr. Stacy to share the raw truth about sex, intimacy, and love after massive weight loss. From his battle with diabetes to his upcoming reconstructive surgery, Frank opens up about how healing his body forced him to face old trauma, changing attraction dynamics, and a new kind of vulnerability in

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00:52:53

#28. What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Size &...

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2025/12/30

Men are silently struggling with E.D., premature ejaculation, and performance anxiety—yet no one’s talking about it without shame, gimmicks, or quick fixes. That changes today.In this bold and unfiltered conversation, Dr. Stacy sits down with Sam Itshaki (aka Mr. Get Bigger Now)—CEO of the legendary Dr. Joel Kaplan Company. Sam has helped over 100,000 men improve their sexual health, confidence, and performance without pills or surgery.We cover:🔥 The #1 lie men believe about male enhancement🔥 How

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00:49:05

#27. Depth Healing & Sexual Trauma-Breaking the...

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2025/12/23

What if the key to healing sexual trauma and reclaiming intimacy wasn’t just therapy or time—but rewiring the subconscious mind itself?In this deeply moving and scientifically fascinating episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Dr. Grant “Dr. G” Kruhly, founder of Depth Healing, to explore how quantum energy, morphic fields, and divine consciousness can transform trauma at its root.They unpack how childhood sexual abuse shapes adult intimacy, what it means to clear subconscious “downloads,” and how

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00:46:21

#26. Marriage on the Brink? Why All Hope Isn't Lost

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2025/12/16

It Only Takes One: How to Save a Marriage When You Feel Like You’re the Only One FightingWhat if your marriage could still be saved — even if your partner says it’s over?Relationship expert Larry Bilotta spent 27 years in a loveless marriage before discovering a mindset breakthrough that transformed everything. He’s living proof that it only takes one to change the entire relationship dynamic.In this unfiltered, empowering episode, Larry and Dr. Stacy dive into:💥 The truth about midlife crisis and

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#25. Love in the Age of Apps-Self-love, Real Love &...

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2025/12/09

Online dating doesn’t have to feel like a soul-sucking swipe marathon — ifyou know how to play it smart and stay connected to yourself. In this episode, Dr. Stacy chats with Jonathan Aslay, one of America’s top midlife dating and self-love coaches, about how to navigate modern love without losing your mind (or your mojo).From dating after divorce to decoding masculine/feminine energy and buildingreal self-worth, Jonathan gets raw and real about what truly keeps attractionalive — both online and off

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00:55:34

#24. What if Men Were Allowed to Feel? - Helping Men...

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2025/12/02

In this powerful episode, Dr. Stacy sits down withpsychologist and New York Times bestselling author, Gloria, who brings over 50 years of experience to the mic. Gloria unpacks how our culture systematically robs boys and men of emotional freedom, resulting in intimacy struggles, disconnection, and an over-reliance on porn.They dive into how early parenting, societal messaging, andcultural expectations leave men emotionally paralyzed—and what we can do to change that. From fatherhood to masculinity

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00:52:27

#23. Orgasmic Energy Exploring -Tantra, Pleasure &...

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2025/11/25

What if the secret to personal magnetism, creative power, and deeper connection wasn’t out there—but already inside your breath, your body, your pleasure?In this sultry, soul-awakening episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy is joined by the electric Hani Cheng—Tantra + Taoist guide and creator of the Sensual Liberation Program. Together they dive into the juicy fusion of sacred sexuality, breathwork, and energy transmutation.You’ll learn how to:· Reclaim your erotic energy as a tool

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