This episode lit me up in so many ways. My guest, Emma Zeck, is a poet, singer, songwriter, and performing artist—and the creator of Renaissance Mystery School. She channels what she calls the forbidden feminine and invites us to reclaim our power through creativity, ritual, and raw truth.Emma and I dive into her story of breaking away from a strict Christian upbringing, losing her family, and finding her voice as a fierce creative force. We talk about what it means to descend into the underworld of the feminine, why facing darkness and death matters, and how writing, art, and embodiment can become medicine for spiritual awakening.She shares her thoughts on the ways society suppresses instinct and mystery, the trap of purity culture even in wellness, what it really takes to live unapologetically in your fire, and to reclaim your voice as a woman in the process. Emma even reads one of her powerful poems live—and wow, it will blow you away.This is a fiery, real conversation that asks you to question, to descend, and to allow yourself to hunger for more. Ready to learn how to reclaim your feminine power?Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:04:44 Mythic feminine artist in the making00:10:10 How safety suppresses the feminine00:12:29 Medication as a way of numbing00:15:06 Social media impact on the feminine and the female body00:18:33 Emma Zeck’s personal experience + the Joan of Arc story00:24:21 Making people uncomfortable - does it make you a bad girl?00:26:35 Hope for the future00:30:42 Why creative outlets are useful - art as healing00:33:21 Connecting with your ancestry00:38:55 Where Emma finds inspiration00:41:32 The red string00:48:46 Getting in touch with your real self - what to do00:56:07 Finding your own medicine01:00:28 Facing death01:04:03 Kinky Nova Superstar01:09:11 Final thoughts and outroMentions and ResourcesEmma Zeck: https://emmazeck.comSubstack (The Red String): https://emmazeck.substack.comBook: Everything is Beautiful and I Want to DieRenaissance Mystery School: https://renaissancemysteryschool.comThe Wild https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_(2014_film)_____________Please remember to rate, review, and follow the show – and share with a friend!Find Amy’s affiliates and discount codes: https://amyedwards.info/affiliatepageAll links: https://amyedwards.info/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@realamyedwards⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/Fight For Her: http://fightforher.net/TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @themagicbabe⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theamyedwardsshowPodcast: https://qrfy.com/p/Nmlw_uwNzi____________________Amy’s hair by ⁠⁠https://www.thecollectiveatx.com⁠⁠_____________________Get my FREE course "The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger and Feel Happier!" HERE: ⁠⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happier⁠⁠Get the full course “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging Fast and Create a New, Radiant You!” Out now! ⁠⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack⁠⁠

Susan Bratton is back, and she always brings the fire. Susan is known as the “Intimacy Expert to Millions,” and she’s devoted her life to helping people reclaim vitality and sexual satisfaction—especially in long-term relationships. She’s written over 40 books and programs, has been on every major outlet you can imagine, and she’s been married to her husband Tim for 34 years… with a sex life that’s better than ever.

We dive into what Susan calls the Five Principles of Lifelong Hot Monogamy—her proven practices for keeping desire alive and even amplifying it over time. Susan shares why marriage doesn’t have to mean the end of passion, and how honesty, growth, and play can keep sex hotter than ever as the years go on.

We talk about radical honesty in the bedroom, cultivating a growth mindset together, why scheduling intimacy is actually sexy, and how to balance trust and safety with novelty and variety. Susan also shares the truth about her own relationship, her favorite new sex toys (yes, we go there!), and her free Sex Life Bucket List tool that’s a game-changer for couples everywhere.

The principles of lifelong hot monogamy we talk about in this episode with Susan provide a roadmap for couples looking to maintain passion and intimacy in their relationships. By embracing a growth mindset, practicing radical honesty, nurturing each other, and continuously exploring new experiences, couples can create a vibrant and fulfilling sexual relationship that lasts a lifetime.

This one is fun, practical, and deeply liberating. If you want your sex life to keep getting hotter year after year, this conversation is full of tools and inspiration to get you there.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:51 Hot monogamy principles

00:07:00 Principles of a lasting marriage

00:08:50 Growth mindset in relationships

00:13:45 Complementary strengths in relationships

00:16:15 Relationship values and communication

00:20:59 Radical honesty in relationships

00:26:27 Expanded orgasm practice benefits

00:34:01 Couples' sex toy exploration

00:38:42 Fun with remote-controlled toys

00:41:45 G-spot stimulation techniques

00:47:06 Nurturing each other's healing journey

00:51:17 Team dynamics in relationships

00:54:04 Scheduling erotic play dates

00:59:12 Personal responsibility in intimacy

01:06:49 Stable core partnership dynamics

01:09:44 Relationship values and intimacy

01:16:37 Final thoughts and outro

Mentions and Resources

Susan Bratton: https://susanbratton.com

In this episode: 10intimacy.com

Sex Life Bucket List: https://sexlifebucketlist.com

Luxus Couples Toy: https://drivedesire.com

My Relationship Magic: https://myrelationshipmagic.com

Past Susan Bratton episodes on The Amy Edwards Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhR9XBab3lo

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