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Ignite Intimacy

Hey Listener! Welcome to the Ignite Intimacy Podcast--One Woman’s journey to discovering love. I’m your host, Laura Aiisha. Join me weekly to tackle topics like developing deeper intimacy, matching romantic relationships to your desires, embracing your confidence, empowering communication and navigating seasons of singleness. Get ready to awaken a deep sense of love, intimacy and sexual freedom by igniting yourself, weekly, with me. In each episode you’ll find: *Practical ways to open your heart *Inspiration to be BOLD *Honest experiences from my journey to love *Experts you can trust to guide your path
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A podcast diving deep into the realms of INTIMACY, Romantic Relationships, SEXUALITY, and the plethora of issues, aha’s, TABOOS, Fantasies, and psychological impacts and many layers of these topics including: redefining our relationship to Intimacy; JEALOUSY; Infidelity; the secret sauce to Long-Term Fulfilling Relationships; OPEN  Relationships; Polyamory; Physical, Psychic, & Spiritual Attachments; MONOGAMY; Self-Pleasuring; the Freedom that comes with Transparency; Honesty vs. Dishonesty; the long term impact of KEEPING SECRETS; Communication; DESIRE; Chasing vs. Attracting - and more!

We will be featuring special guests, experts, and everyday people who’ve got stories to tell and opinions to share about LoveRomanceIntimacy, and Sexuality. The point is to get this conversation out there in a much bigger way. This is not a typical ‘interview’ style program - it’s an ongoing conversation. My guests and I will go back and forth and roll with the energy and topics as they present themselves.


Ready to turn on the conversation?!!

For more Ignite Intimacy goodness, check out our website: www.igniteintimacy.com
Oct 9, 2018

This is NOT your ordinary dating conversation!! Get ready for some FIYAH and POWERS through this conversation!! You’ll have this one on repeat… 

Miriam Moufide and I have been friends for over 15 years. And, we’ve been through it all together. Miriam is one of the most brilliant, powerful, loving and loyal humans I know. She is a stand for humanity, women, peace and justice.

She also has insight into men, relationships and dating that makes her one of my go-to sources for advice, a swift kick in the booty and a reset on my worth, how I set myself up in romantic interactions and relationships and what’s possible for me to actually create what I desire to experience in this space.

Join Miriam and I for a POWERFUL and INSIGHTFUL conversation about dating, knowing and valuing your worth in romantic relationships, making it fun, keeping it sexy and the power of a 30-day breakup rule on Episode 88 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Miriam

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Miriam Moufide, aka The Gangstress is a singer, songwriter and social activist based in Montreal, Canada. Born in Wales to a Moroccan father and British mother, she was raised in Morocco. Miriam's love for music and anthropology has led her to visit and live in 30 different countries, and to eventually put her experiences to music. Drawing on her education in theatre, music and workshop facilitation she worked with the Rainbow Caravan for Peace, performing in street theatre and giving workshops on bioregionalism, permaculture, ecovillage design, nutrition and spiritual gatherings. 

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snapchat: @EmpireI

Oct 2, 2018
Ariel White is a brilliant, powerful and creative woman who founded My Little Yoni, a cute, lovable and huggable Vagina inspired doll reminding women (and others) to connect with the unique, creative and expressive power of the Vagina! 
 
When we met, Ariel was surrounded by her ‘My Little Yoni’ dolls at a Wild Vessel event in Los Angeles. She was pointed, fierce, loving and insightful and I immediately felt a connection with her. 
 
Tune in as Ariel and I dive deep into the new archetype of the Post Patriarchal Woman, Self Lovership, Relational Fluidity, Masculine + Feminine and Sexual Sovereignty on Episode 87 of Ignite Intimacy!
 
About Ariel
 
Artist, teacher, producer & director of cause-based media, Ariel White is a respected expert and speaker in the realms of sexuality and personal development.
As the founder of the progressive pleasure-based sex edutainment company, My Little Yoni, Ariel has presented at the same seminars as industry giants like Esther Perel, Gay & Katie Hendricks, and Dan Savage.
 
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Instagram: @mylittleyoni, @arielwhitexo
 
 
Sep 25, 2018

Jason Rosario is a man on a mission to create safe spaces for men of
color, and a framework for what healthy masculinity looks like.

After a successful career in finance Jason launched The Lives of Men
(TLoM) to highlight and empower men of color, their interests,
experiences and lifestyles.

Join Jason and I as we explore the world of powerfully vulnerable men,
masculinity, safe spaces, the over sexualization of black men and more
on Episode 86 of Ignite Intimacy!!

About Jason

Jason Rosario is a social entrepreneur, content curator and founder of The Lives of Men (TLoM), an integrated media and lifestyle brand that chronicles stories and the diverse interests of men of color. Jason’s work sits at the intersection of masculinity, identity, and self-actualization. Through this organization, Jason aims to inspire, activate and nurture the development of well-rounded men.

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Website

Facebook - @thelivesofmen
Instagram - @thelivesofmen & @kingkhepri
Twitter - @thelivesofmen

Sep 18, 2018

Linda Kay Klein has spent the last 12 years connecting with and sharing stories of trauma around sex, sexuality, and shame with other girls and women who’ve experienced similar things stemming from the Purity Culture of the Evangelical Church. 

Through these interviews Linda realized she was not alone in experiencing physical and psychological breakdowns in her adult life that stemmed from the childhood trauma she experienced growing up. 

Join Linda Kay Klein and I as we dive deep into a powerful conversation about Purity Culture in the Evangelical Church, sexual shame, sex ed, healing trauma, the power of sharing and reclaiming our sexuality on Episode 85 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Linda

Linda

The founder of Break Free Together, Linda earned a Masters degree from New York University focused on American evangelical Christian gender and sexuality messaging for girls, and has spent over a decade working at the cross section of faith, gender, and social change.
 

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Sep 11, 2018
Carmelia Ray has been supporting people like you and me with dating advice since the early 90’s. This woman knows her stuff!!
 
Now a Matchmaker extraordinaire, Carmelia shares decades worth of insights, tips and tools with us to navigate the world of online dating, love, romance and partnership.
 
Join us as we explore the world of matchmaking, online dating, finding and attracting love and busting myths about love, romance and partnership on Episode 84 of Ignite Intimacy! 
 
About Carmelia:
 
 
 
Carmelia Ray is a tv personality and an internationally acclaimed matchmaker for high achieving men and the quality women they’re searching for. With decades of experience and a tireless enthusiasm for online dating and matchmaking, Carmelia has established herself as the go-to attraction expert when elite singles are ready to find, attract, and connect with Mr. or Ms. Right.
 
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Aug 21, 2018

Andrew Barrett has been on a soul journey and exploration through meditation for many years. This journey led him to Los Angeles where he’s launched a series called Dating + Meditating focusing on a variety of different topics that I’d venture to say interest most of us.

Tune in for this deep, heart opening, real conversation where Andrew and I dive into big questions like, ‘Am I ready for love?,’ gender roles in love and relating, safety and opening up on Episode 83 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Andrew:

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Andrew Barrett is a trained meditation teacher based in LA. He hosts a weekly event called Dating & Meditating, a group meditation followed by a discussion on a relationship topic. Subjects have ranged from What is a relationship, money, sex, jealousy and falling in love.
 

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www.BarrettMeditation.com 
https://www.facebook.com/andrew.barrett.1238
https://www.instagram.com/barrettmeditation

Aug 14, 2018
Dr. Cat Meyer is a powerful, sensual and magnetic woman. She knows how to pull you in with the silky, deep tone of her voice and the playfulness and authenticity that comes through every syllable. 

Join Dr. Cat and I as we explore topics like embodiment, jealousy, attachment, and playfulness that are at the foundation of the romantic and sexual experiences that we have, that shape us, shame us, and how to breakthrough the old and step powerfully into the new on Episode 82 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Dr Cat:
 
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Dr. Cat Meyer is a licensed sex and relationship therapist, yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner dedicated to evolving the relationship we have surrounding sexuality and our bodies. She is host to the popular podcast Eat.Play.Sex on iTunes, in which she brings you expert guests talking on how to ignite your love life both mentally, physically, and relationally.
 
Connect with Dr Cat:
Instagram: SexLoveYoga
Facebook: @SexLoveYogawithDrCat
YouTube: SexLoveYoga
Twitter: @drcatrawrs
 
 
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Ignite Intimacy has a chance to do a LIVE PODCAST from the 2019 SXSW Conference! 
 
With your support we can bring the conversation around ‘Making Disclosure Sexy - Living with Herpes’ to the stage at this incredible 17 day conference. 

CLICK HERE NOW TO VOTE - http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/83269, register for an account and cast your vote for the Ignite Intimacy podcast to participate as one of the 2019 Conference events!
 
This is a vitally important topic and I'm soooo excited to further connect with and educate people about sex, intimacy, STI's, communication, and full self expression in and out of the bedroom. THANK YOU!!
 
Aug 7, 2018

Courtney Brame was diagnosed with Herpes over 7 years ago. Instead of letting it get him down he chose to create a platform for people living with positive STI results to share their stories as a way to support and empower themselves and others.

Join Courtney and I as we have an open flowing conversation about STI’s, testing, the stigma around Herpes, disclosure and how and how to have and maintain a thriving sex life after a positive diagnosis on Episode 81 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Courtney:

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Courtney Brame is a podcast host who has coordinated a space of understanding for other humans living with and/or affected by sexually transmitted infections. He hopes that sharing his experiences can help others find a new, positive perspective and flourish despite their diagnoses. 

Instagram: @HOnMyChest
Tumblr: @HOnMyChest
Reddit: @HOnMyChest
Facebook Page: Something Positive for Positive People
Twitter: @HOnMychest
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Jul 31, 2018

I love cuddling!! It’s one of my favorite things to do with people I dig.. ya dig?! So you are definitely going to want to listen to this episode with professional cuddler Christina Hepburn and I as we dive deep into the world of professional cuddling.

Christina and I discuss our touch-starved culture, seeking sex to fill the void and how to keep it tight and right, safe and sound as we venture into our desires, fulfilling our pleasure and receiving that good good loving on 2 year anniversary Episode #80 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Christina:

Christina Hepburn is a professional cuddler and intentional touch expert. Cuddling is a platonic, physical touch therapy that allows her to work with clients around intimacy and comfort in their bodies. She is also creator and cohost of T&A Talk Sex, a podcast on BlogTalkRadio for 3 years, gabbing about taboo topics around sexuality, relationships, and intimacy in an effort to normalize it. She firmly believes a developed sexuality can center us as humans. Christina is based in Los Angeles and travels to meet her clients. 

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@chrihepburn

Christina's Cuddle Practice

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And, on iTunes and all other podcast apps
@tatalksex 
Jul 24, 2018
Marga Berlinski was searching for a way to feel connected to her own pleasure, vulnerability and desire. After a chance meeting with a woman from the OneTaste community Marga went on an exploration to stretch beyond the edges of her own comfort to discover pleasure on her terms.
 
Join Marga and I as we have a conversation between the US and The Netherlands about pleasure as access to creating what we desire, exploring new frontiers, getting vulnerable and the difference between orgasm and climax on Episode 79 of Ignite Intimacy! 
 
About Marga:
 
Marta Berlinski
 
Marga Berlinski works with women (and men) who desire more connection, intimacy and satisfying sex in their lives. This touches on area's of self-esteem, body image and feeling confident to speak up and get your needs met. 
A trainer and coach since 2010, Marga practices a variety of modalities combined with the OneTaste philosophy and the practices of OM. After experiencing the power of this practice she is committed to make it available in the Netherlands, where she is the first person certified as the first OneTaste life coach in the country.
 
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