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Ple^sure Principles

Avik Chakraborty

Join us on Ple^sure Principles, the podcast where desire meets discovery. The host, delves into the world of sensual pleasure, intimacy, and relationships, exploring the complexities and nuances of human connection.What we focus on?- Candid conversations with experts, thought leaders, and everyday people- Insights on sexual health, wellness, and self-care- Discussions on consent, communication, and boundary-setting- Personal stories of pleasure, passion, and transformationWant to be a guest on

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All Episodes

15:44

How to Reduce Intimacy Pressure and Heal Sexual Shame...

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2026/01/18

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Sayan sits down with Holly Nelson to unpack why intimacy can feel stressful, heavy, or loaded with expectations. Together, they explore how shame gets learned early, how trauma can shape the nervous system, and why pressure often blocks connection.This conversation is for anyone who wants intimacy to feel safer and more mutual, especially if you struggle with avoidance, anxiety, or feeling like you have to perform. You will hear practical ways to

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18:39

When Your Brain Hijacks Love: Build Emotional Safety...

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2026/01/10

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Yusuf sits down with Diane McDowell, creator of the Brain to Heart Code, to unpack the “brain hijack” that happens when closeness suddenly feels unsafe. They break down why smart, capable people can stay calm at work but spiral in relationships, and what your nervous system is really doing in those moments.This conversation is for high performers, helpers, and “strong ones” who keep shutting down, fixing, exploding, or escaping, even when they

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22:48

Pleasure and Pain Can Coexist: Mental Health Through...

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2026/01/09

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik sits down with Laura Bratton to talk about mental health in the middle of adversity, when life rewrites your identity and nothing feels familiar. This conversation is for anyone navigating a diagnosis, loss, breakup, job change, or ongoing grief. You will learn how to stop minimizing your emotions, reclaim normalcy, and build self respect while holding both joy and pain at the same time. About the Guest: Laura Bratton was diagnosed with an

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21:36

Sensual Longevity After 80 with Michael Dorfman

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2025/12/25

On Pleasure Principles, host Sayan sits down with Michael Dorfman to talk about a topic most people avoid. Sensual longevity in the “fifth stage of life” (80 to 100+). Michael breaks the cultural script that says aging equals decline. He shares the mindset shifts that move you from surviving to thriving, why real connection beats screen-based relationships and how long-term love can deepen with age. They also unpack practical longevity habits that support energy, confidence, emotional health

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48:52

Sex, Pleasure, and Intimacy Without Extremes with...

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2025/12/16

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Pragya sits down with Louis Brantmeyer for a grounded conversation on sexual wellness, pleasure, intimacy, and nervous system regulation. They challenge two extremes. Treating pleasure like an optional “vitamin” for high-achievers, or treating orgasm and spiritualized sexuality like a cure-all for trauma and life problems. Lewis shares a practical framework for integrating desire without shame, compulsion, or performance pressure, plus why real connection

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19:01

How Can Mindfulness And Nervous System Healing...

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2025/12/07

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik sits down with transformational coach and spiritual mentor Gabriela Popescu to unpack how mindfulness and nervous system healing can literally rewrite your identity, health, and self leadership.Gabriela breaks down burnout, people pleasing and self betrayal as nervous system responses, not personality flaws. She explains how healing the four bodies, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, helps women move out of survival mode into aligned

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29:19

Can Age-Gap Marriages Really Last Long Term and Stay...

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2025/12/06

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Sana sits down with CEO, author and podcaster Judy Gaman to talk about what really keeps love alive in an age-gap marriage over decades. They get specific about navigating different life stages, shifting energy levels, hormones, careers, blended families and grandkids, without pretending that love alone solves everything. Judy breaks down how couples can do a real "relationship audit" around health, desire, time, money and values, so they build a

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20:51

Can User Generated Sex Toy Reviews Make Pleasure...

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2025/12/02

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Cam Jennings, Director of Business Development at ToyChats.com, a user generated sex toy review platform built for safety, transparency and real talk about adult pleasure products. They unpack why most people still buy toys based on packaging and guesswork, how censorship on platforms like Meta, TikTok and Tumblr silences essential safety conversations, and why honest reviews can literally keep people out of the

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24:03

Reviving Real Love in a Swipe-Left World with Jeremy...

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2025/11/27

In this powerful episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik sits down with Jeremy Nelson, founder of MarryingAmerica.com — a revolutionary dating platform designed for people who are serious about marriage and long-term partnership. Jeremy exposes why modern dating apps are failing us, how abundance of choice has killed intention, and why the rise of AI companions may make genuine human relationships a thing of the past — unless we act now. A wake-up call for anyone tired of endless swiping and ready

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21:12

Can Dark Romance And Kink Positive Storytelling Heal...

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2025/11/23

Sex is one of the most natural things on the planet. Yet most of us were taught to fear it, hide it, or feel guilty for wanting it. In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with dark romance author Bria Rose to unpack purity culture, shame, and the double standards that shape our desire.Bria shares how writing dark romance and a kinky Beauty and the Beast retelling, Her Dark Promise, became a way to explore consent, trauma, fantasy, and healing without icking anyone’s

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22:11

Is Loneliness a Public Health Crisis—and How Do We...

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2025/11/11

On Pleasure Principles (a Healthy Mind By Avik™ show), Avik gets tactical about the loneliness epidemic with Gabor Kadas, CEO of Friending, Inc. We unpack why “always online” still feels empty, the health toll of isolation, and what it takes to engineer an app that pushes people off their phones and into real life—10-message caps, 30-day “meet IRL” windows, ID verification (Persona), proximity check-ins, and tap-3 safety alerts. We also cover activity-based matching (“Are You In” cards), a

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19:55

How do couples redefine intimacy when chronic illness...

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2025/11/10

On Pleasure Principles, host Avik gets tactical about intimacy beyond sex when chronic illness enters the chat. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Lisa Gray, who lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, lays out an actionable playbook: separate sex from intimacy, center attunement over performance, and rebuild connection through presence, curiosity, and clear communication. We unpack grief on both sides of the partnership, values-led choices (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), and simple

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25:19

How Couples Can Stop Fighting About Money: Financial...

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2025/11/01

On Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Certified Financial Planner Jennifer Edwards to cut through myths about “money fights.” Jennifer explains why arguments are rarely about dollars and almost always about childhood narratives, nervous system activation, and mismatched values. You’ll learn a step-by-step way to start money conversations, recognize stress responses (fight/flight/freeze/fawn), and practice financial intimacy without pulling up a spreadsheet first. About

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31:49

Reigniting Desire with the Four Intimacies: Practical...

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2025/10/29

On this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Amy and Roy Clark about building durable relationships through the Four Intimacies—verbal, emotional, physical, and spiritual. We unpack what authentic verbal intimacy sounds like beyond logistics, how to read and match emotions without oversharing, and why security fuels pleasure in long-term partnerships. The Clarks share bite-size tools like the 5% conversation, the library setup(two chairs, no distractions), debriefing

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29:03

Slowing Down for Real Pleasure: Mindful Movement,...

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2025/10/25

On Pleasure Principles, host Avik explores why ease is not the opposite of achievement with intuitive movement and mindful awareness guide Veronique Ory. We unpack how slowing down becomes a portal to deeper sensation, kinder intimacy, and clearer leadership. Veronique shares tiny, tactical practices for busy lives, the difference between sensual aliveness and sexuality, how to set gentle boundaries so intimacy follows the nervous system’s pace, and why prioritizing presence expands time. We also

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24:32

When Consent Ends: Nudes, Breakups, and Digital...

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2025/10/21

On this episode of Pleasure Principles, we cut through the confusion around intimate content in modern relationships: When you send nudes or explicit material, what happens to consent when the relationship ends? Certified sexologist Mandy Hart lays out a clear, non-judgmental framework for digital consent—how to set terms before sharing, what “for your eyes only” actually means, and why consent can be erotic instead of awkward. We cover risk, responsibility, and repair after trust breaks, plus

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27:15

Pleasure Is a Good Time: Designing a Life You...

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2025/10/09

On this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik and guest Christian W Schnepf unpack a deceptively simple idea: pleasure is a good time—and it can be intentionally designed, measured, and sustained. Christian introduces the Good Time Ratio (GTR) and a five-area framework (self, actions, outcomes, environment, social) to help you move from fleeting highs to long-term, life-affirming satisfaction. Expect direct, practical language you can apply immediately—breath work to calm the nervous

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24:02

Toxic Relationships: Red Flags, Power Dynamics, and...

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2025/09/28

Toxic relationships chip away at safety, power, and self-trust. In this direct conversation, licensed therapist and author Kate Mageau breaks down early red flags (mocking framed as “teasing,” coercive control, financial dependence), the role of power dynamics, and practical first steps to leave and rebuild. We cover emotional abuse, the cycle of violence, boundaries, and what thriving actually looks like after toxicity—choice, safety, and freedom. If you’ve wondered whether it’s “just ups and

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19:39

Breaking Free from Love Addiction and Toxic...

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2025/09/25

In this episode of Pleasure Principles with host Avik Chakraborty, psychotherapist and addiction recovery expert Sherry Gaba unpacks the difficult but essential conversation around love addiction, toxic relationships, and codependency. Sherry explains the psychology and neurobiology of love addiction, how trauma shapes our relationship choices, and why so many people repeat cycles of unhealthy love. Together, we explore the signs of toxic relationships, why we become hooked on chaos, and how to take

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27:06

Pleasure Principles — Boundaries, People-Pleasing,...

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2025/09/18

On Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with boundaries coach Barb Nangle (Higher Power Coaching & Consulting; host of Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12-Step Recovery) to unpack why saying “no” feels threatening—and how to rebuild integrity, energy, and time with values-anchored limits. We talk acculturation (especially for eldest daughters), shifting from approval-seeking to self-approval, actionable first steps (start with yourself, then expand to others), and why

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