Life Turned On: Stories of Sexual Self-Discovery in Midlife & Beyond
Life Turned On: Stories of Sexual Self Discovery in Midlife and Beyond is a podcast that challenges societal norms and celebrates the power of sexual exploration later in life. Join us as we dive into the lives of women aged 35 and better, who have experienced a profound awakening and newfound liberation in their sexuality. Through intimate interviews, literature reviews, expert advice, sex education and insightful discussions, we unravel the myth that sexual vitality fades with age. Rediscover the joys of self-discovery, body acceptance, and authentic intimacy on Life Turned On.
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Episodes
84 episodes
S4:E18: Shedding Fear of the Feminine with Ericka Day
In this episode, Shauna talks with Ericka Day, founder of Erica Day Rising and co-founder of The Kind Teacher, about the transformative role of psilocybin in healing, motherhood, and shedding old stories. They ex...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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50:27
S4:E17 - Shedding Orgasm & Redefining Intimacy with Joanna Arai
(CW: Sex trafficking.) In this episode, we talk with coach and trauma-conscious practitioner Joanna Arai about what it really means to reclaim intimacy with yourself. Joanna shares her path from survival and disconnection to deep em...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:01:21
S4:E16 - Shedding Vanilla: How I Discovered My Inner Kink with Shauna Stewart
This Kinktober, we’re shedding one of the biggest myths about pleasure — that kink isn’t for “people like us.” Shauna shares her journey from accidentally “coming out” as kinky at a professional dinner to discovering how kink is really ab...
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18:48
S4:E15 - Shedding Diet Culture with Melissa Schafer
Shauna and guest Melissa Schafer explore how diet culture fuels body shame, restricts pleasure, and disconnects us from ourselves. Together, they share personal stories and practical wisdom on cultivating food neutrality, body compassion...
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1:02:11
S4:E14 - Shedding A Ho-Hum Midlife with Natalie Blair
Guest Natalie Blair shares her journey through perimenopause, burnout, and disconnection—and how bioidentical hormone therapy reignited her energy, libido, and joy. As an ASSECT-certified sex therapist, she now helps others reclaim their sexual...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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43:46
S4:E13 - LIT: Erotic Leadership For A World On Fire
In this episode, we're stepping away from our season’s theme of shedding to talk about something burning at the center of my heart right now: erotic leadership.The world feels heavy. Systems are collapsing, crises keep repeating, ...
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12:15
S4:E12: Shedding the Hiding Game with Kate and Ant
Shedding isn’t always soft. In this raw conversation, Kate and Ant—together 22 years, married 15—share how infidelity in 2023 became the catalyst for radical honesty, counseling, and ultimately opening their marriage in 2024. We explore the dif...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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53:12
S4:E11: Shedding the "Good Wife Act" with Jen Kushner
From ‘good wife’ to fully alive. Jen Kushner spent years trapped in people-pleasing, infertility struggles, and the pressure to play the perfect wife — leaving her feeling basic and boring. Nearing forty, she shed those scripts, reclaime...
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48:40
S4:10: Shedding the Belief That Sex Is Only for Him
In this Shed episode, Shauna reveals her journey of breaking free from the cultural script that sex exists only for men’s pleasure. She shares how those beliefs shaped her marriage and well-being—and how reclaiming sex for herself unlo...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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14:48
S4:E9 - Shedding the Fear of Sharing, A Sequel with Vanessa Leja
In this sequel episode, Vanessa Leja, a resilient voice and advocate who has been thriving while living with HIV for more than a decade, opens up about her courageous decision to publicly share her HIV status, the liberation she found in sheddi...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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31:58
E4S8: Shedding the Home & People We Love with Aasha T
From trauma to divine union — in this episode, Aasha T., founder of Beyond EQ International, reveals how she transformed her own pain into a path of power. A leader in embodied feminine leadership and emotional intelligence, Asha shares how she...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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51:15
S4E7: Shedding Scarcity with CJ
What can cuddling with strangers teach you about desire?After divorce, CJ—a sexual empowerment coach and non-monogamy mentor—embarked on a journey of radical self-discovery. It started with platonic touch and led to kink, open rel...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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52:33
S4E6: Shedding Bad Marriage Advice with Monica Tanner
Shauna sits down with Monica Tanner—relationship coach, host of The Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, and author of Bad Marriage Advice. Monica opens up about growing up in a sexually open home and marrying into a c...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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50:16
S4:E5 - Shedding a Beautiful Dream with Shauna Stewart
In this soul-baring episode, Shauna shares why she's closing her beloved lingerie boutique to go deeper with coaching, retreats, and courses. Inspired by the theme SHED, she explores what it means to release before burnout, choose alig...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:32
BONUS! Let's Chat About the SHED Retreat
This season, you're invited to take the conversations of shedding out of your earbuds and into your body at the SHED Retreat. If you're wondering if this is the right place for you, tune into this episode as co-leaders Kayla Moore and Shauna St...
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Season 4
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41:58
S4E4: Shedding the Double Life with Tiffany Nickel
(CW: Rape.) What if everything you were taught to hide about your body, your desires, and your identity was actually the key to your freedom?In this episode, body- and sex-positive artist and kink educator Tiffany Nickel shar...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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56:04
S4:E3 - Shedding HIV Stigma with Vanessa Leja
In this episode, we speak with Vanessa, a ten-year HIV thriver who has transformed her diagnosis into a journey of power, advocacy, and deep self-trust. Vanessa’s story invites us to release old scripts about sex, health, and worth....
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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52:15
S4E2: Shedding the Myth of Automatic Safety in LTRs
In this episode, therapist Kayla Moore unpacks what ‘safer sex’ really means—emotionally and physically. Through personal stories and expert insight, we explore how consent, safety, and pleasure intersect in and beyond long-term relationships.&...
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1:09:37
S4:E1 - Introducing SHED: Stripping the Scripts Keeping Us From Pleasure
What happens when we stop performing and start peeling back the layers?When we let go of the stories that never truly belonged to us?Welcome to Season Four of Life Turned On—a season dedicated to shedding. In this o...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:02
S3:E20 - On Season Three's Journey: Final Thoughts with Shauna
Join us for the season finale of Life Turned On as we dive into the transformative themes of sex, money, and power. Reflecting on the season's discussions, we'll unpack the powerful need for safety in our lives and explore topics such as the fe...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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21:11
S3:E19 - On Finding Pleasure After Trauma with Faith Hartzell, Mistress Diana, and Erin Saylor
In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of finding pleasure after trauma with three unique guests: Faith Hartzell, Mistress Diana d'Arc, and Erin Saylor. We explore various perspectives within the context of brain science, BDSM, and advo...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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50:26
S3:E18 - On Conscious Uncoupling: Insights from Michele Heffron
In this episode, we discuss the topic of conscious uncoupling with guest Michele Heffron, a certified life relationship and divorce coach. Michele shares her journey, the concept of conscious uncoupling, and its five-step program aimed at helpi...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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43:42
S3:E17 - On Transforming from a Sexless Marriage to Self-Discovery with Susan Morgan Taylor
In this episode, we connect with Susan Morgan Taylor, a renowned somatic sex therapist, to delve into the profound topics of sex, money, and power. Susan shares her transformative journey from a sexless marriage to a place of profound self-disc...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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45:36
S3:E16 - On Reclaiming Power and Pleasure with Marta the Medium
In this episode, Marta, a psychic medium, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a challenging upbringing marked by addiction, emotional abuse, and body shaming. Through her story, we explore how she navigated an abusive marriage, found hea...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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41:10
S3:E15 - On Exploring Power and Play with Professional Dominatrix, Lady Dane
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of BDSM with Lady Dane, a professional dominatrix based in Denver. Lady Dane shares her journey into becoming a pro dom, discussing the nuances of her work, power dynamics, and her experiences with c...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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59:28