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Listen "23. "Pleasure" = to be approved? (with Sarah Diedrick)"
Episode Synopsis
What if the word 'pleasure' has been whispering "approve me" all along?
Today, I'm thrilled to dive deep into a word that's more complicated than it seems: pleasure. In this episode, Sarah Diedrick (writer, sex educator, yoga teacher) and I explore the multifaceted nature of pleasure and its importance in our lives.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How the definition of pleasure has evolved over time and its connection to approval
The difference between seeking pleasure and being receptive to it
How our nervous system impacts our ability to experience pleasure
The cultural messages we receive about pleasure and how they shape our experiences
The importance of communication in relationships and pleasure
How pleasure intersects with work, rest, and daily life
Highlights from our conversation:
Sarah shares her journey of expanding her understanding of pleasure beyond just sex
We discuss the importance of playfulness and receptivity in experiencing pleasure
We explore how trauma and stress can impact our ability to be open to pleasure
We delve into the connection between pleasure and approval, and how it shapes our experiences
Sarah explains the differences between spontaneous and responsive desire, and how understanding these can improve relationships
We talk about the challenge of communicating our needs and desires, especially in intimate situations
We share our thoughts on the pleasure of food and how it connects to all our senses and community
Resources mentioned:
Emily Nagoski's book "Come As You Are"
Judith Lasseter's teachings on perception
Kara Lowenthal's thought work
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram: @sarahdiedrick
Newsletter: "Intimate Distance" on Substack
Connect with me at [email protected]
And sign up for my weekly marketing prompts that don't feel gross at nicolecopy.com/prompts
Today, I'm thrilled to dive deep into a word that's more complicated than it seems: pleasure. In this episode, Sarah Diedrick (writer, sex educator, yoga teacher) and I explore the multifaceted nature of pleasure and its importance in our lives.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How the definition of pleasure has evolved over time and its connection to approval
The difference between seeking pleasure and being receptive to it
How our nervous system impacts our ability to experience pleasure
The cultural messages we receive about pleasure and how they shape our experiences
The importance of communication in relationships and pleasure
How pleasure intersects with work, rest, and daily life
Highlights from our conversation:
Sarah shares her journey of expanding her understanding of pleasure beyond just sex
We discuss the importance of playfulness and receptivity in experiencing pleasure
We explore how trauma and stress can impact our ability to be open to pleasure
We delve into the connection between pleasure and approval, and how it shapes our experiences
Sarah explains the differences between spontaneous and responsive desire, and how understanding these can improve relationships
We talk about the challenge of communicating our needs and desires, especially in intimate situations
We share our thoughts on the pleasure of food and how it connects to all our senses and community
Resources mentioned:
Emily Nagoski's book "Come As You Are"
Judith Lasseter's teachings on perception
Kara Lowenthal's thought work
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram: @sarahdiedrick
Newsletter: "Intimate Distance" on Substack
Connect with me at [email protected]
And sign up for my weekly marketing prompts that don't feel gross at nicolecopy.com/prompts
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