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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Life Turned On: Stories of Sexual Self-Discovery in Midlife & Beyond
The Generosity of Receiving
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We’re between podcast seasons, but I didn’t want to disappear on you completely, so I’m dropping in with a short mini-series on a theme that keeps surfacing in my life and work: receiving.
In this episode, we explore why receiving can feel uncomfortable — even selfish — especially for high-capacity, high-achieving women.
If you’re the planner, the emotional anchor, the one everyone relies on, this conversation is for you.
We talk about:
- Why we default to giving
- How cultural models of extraction shape women’s relationship to desire
- The connection between receiving, nervous system regulation, and sexuality
- Why generosity without replenishment becomes depletion
Giving is beautiful. But when you do not know how to receive — emotionally, energetically, or sexually — your generosity can quietly turn into exhaustion.
Learning to receive is not indulgent. It is what makes your strength sustainable and your relationships reciprocal.
Click here to learn about the Receive Retreat.
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