In a world brimming with information, why is it that the dialogue around our sexual well-being remains so stifled? Have you ever wondered why conversations about sex and pleasure often feel like navigating a minefield of awkwardness and taboo? How can we break through the barriers of silence to cultivate relationships that thrive on open communication and profound pleasure?

To help answer these questions, Dr. Scott is joined by Dr. Emily Morse, the bestselling author of Hot Sex and Smart Sex and host of the number one sexuality podcast, Sex with Emily. Emily has dedicated her career to demystifying the world of sex and pleasure, advocating for honest and open communication as the cornerstone for a vibrant sexual relationship.

Together, they explore the reasons behind our collective hesitation to talk about sex, the benefits of expanding our understanding of what sex can do, and the practical steps we can take to enhance intimacy and pleasure in our lives. They tackle how to address pleasure thieves like stress, trauma, and shame and discuss the power of mindfulness in creating a safe space for those important conversations. Whether you're curious about navigating your desires, exploring fantasies, or simply looking to enrich the sexual aspects of your relationship, you're in the right place.

Let's get it on.

Topics We Break Down:

• Boundaries that keep us from talking about sex in a safe, shame-free environment.
• What it looks like to define sex for ourselves instead of following the scripts handed to us.
• Communication is lubrication: why learning to talk about sex is the best thing for our sex lives.
• Reframing sex as an opportunity to expand the experiential horizons of your relationship.
• Transformative tools to break down common barriers preventing us from having fulfilling sexual experiences.
• How mindful masturbation can revolutionize your solo and partnered encounters.
• What it might look like to overcome the humor and awkwardness of role play.

Have you ever noticed how, as the seasons change, it’s not just the world around us that changes but also our inner landscapes?

In this episode, Dr. Scott is joined by Dr. Greg Hammer, a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Paediatric Intensive Care Physician, Paediatric Anaesthesiologist, and Mindfulness Expert. Together, they navigate the essentials of physical wellness, including the rejuvenating power of sleep, the vitality found in movement, and the nourishment provided by mindful eating. Dr. Hammer invites us to explore the spiritual scaffolding supporting our well-being built on the pillars of gratitude, acceptance, intention, and non-judgment.

This conversation is brimming with insights that promise to illuminate the path to wellness through the changing seasons and beyond with the wise and wonderful Dr Greg Hammer as our guide.

Topics We Break Down:

• How the components of spiritual and physical health intertwine to support holistic wellness.
• Neutralizing negativity bias by prioritizing physical and spiritual well-being.
• Foundations of nutrition to support our defense against low-grade stress.
• A simple definition of burnout and how to develop a plan to mitigate the stressors contributing to it.
• Discerning between elements that fall within our control and outside of it and how to embrace mindfulness to stay in the present moment.
• Embracing a practice of accepting and embracing pain in order to reduce suffering.
• How embracing non-judgment supports self-acceptance and kindness towards others.

Have you ever questioned the deep-seated expectations you hold for your children? And for yourself as a parent? Or wonder how the expectations of your own parents affects you now? There are so many parent experts out there - so which one will actually help you to unlock the exact formula for raising strong, resilient kids?

In this insightful episode, Dr. Scott sits down with Dr. Shefali, a renowned clinical psychologist and author known for her groundbreaking work in conscious parenting and family dynamics. Together, they discuss the impact of societal expectations and social comparisons on parenting and the significance of focusing on your child’s self-worth instead of their achievements. They unpack the daily practice of challenging your own expectations, the importance of fostering a sense of self-worth for both parent and child, the value of allowing your children the space to explore their own destiny, the outcomes of fear-based parenting, and much more.

Are you ready for the joy and ease that comes when we let go of control and accept our children for who they truly are? Then this episode is for you.

Topics We Break Down

• Explore the nuances between conscious and unconscious parenting.
• The hidden expectations intertwined with unconscious parenting approaches.
• Why parents need to surrender to their authentic selves.
• Strategies to guide children in aligning with their inherent nature and essence.
• Removing toxic patterns and replacing them with authentic connections.
• Understand the influence and repercussions of the parental ego on children.
• The characteristics of a spiritual warrior in parenting and beyond.
• Allowing your children the space to be disruptive and discover themselves.
• Signs of a healthy parent-child dynamic and the value of conflict.
• Learn the path to gentle feedback between parent and child.