Get your notebook and pen out – Take some notes! I share with you a recording of a 3 part webinar “How to navigate difficult conversations” to give you the tools you need to prepare and to show up as a compassionate and kind human for conversations that can no longer be avoided. It is online on my youtube channel: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkFJX6zjYbU&t=75sPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVTINmeZi6MPart 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js2NSvNj5NU&t=37s I want you to take the courage to stop avoiding. Instead: Lean into learning! What do I mean by that? Have conversations. I know (!) how difficult they can be especially when it is related to our deepest values and belief systems. And to be honest, here in the United States people are trained to avoid – think about it: You’d rather buy a gun and are willing to kill than to invest in a non-violent communication education? Personally, that says a lot about a system of a country and I do not want to tolerate this any longer without doing anything about it – That’s why I founded the Connection University and do the best I can to provide tools that make it more accessible and easier to connect with people, to love, to accept, to belong. Our sponsor, The Connection University, offers a variety of experiences to strengthen the muscle of creating a deep sense of belonging with other people in the community, at work, and with Self. It is like a mental and emotional gym for all people who want to see culture shifting from loneliness, “I can do it myself” to togetherness, appreciation, and compassion.”Check it out at www.connection-university.com Next to their wonderful community events and retreats, they have powerful programs for teams that are now all working from home. Loneliness is an epidemic that often gets overlooked in the work environment, although its the main culprit for many of the pain points businesses deal with (lack of productivity, decreased engagement, poor performance. Creating a workplace culture that celebrates what we all crave – compassion, togetherness, connection, trust – these are the businesses that see increased productivity – allowing creativity to flow and growth to soar. The Connection University offers Virtual Vitality Program to support companies to thrive even during the time of “Working From Home”. Check it out and tell your colleagues: https://www.connection-university.com/virtualvitalityprograms/ Their 6-week online class “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” is a life-changing experience of Self-acceptance, compassion, and Self-Love. To find out more and get on their waitlist go to https://www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to [email protected]. 

Get your notebook and pen out – Take some notes! I share with you a recording of a 3 part webinar “How to navigate difficult conversations” to give you the tools you need to prepare and to show up as a compassionate and kind human for conversations that can no longer be avoided. It is online on my youtube channel: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkFJX6zjYbU&t=75sPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVTINmeZi6MPart 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js2NSvNj5NU&t=37s I want you to take the courage to stop avoiding. Instead: Lean into learning! What do I mean by that? Have conversations. I know (!) how difficult they can be especially when it is related to our deepest values and belief systems. And to be honest, here in the United States people are trained to avoid – think about it: You’d rather buy a gun and are willing to kill than to invest in a non-violent communication education? Personally, that says a lot about a system of a country and I do not want to tolerate this any longer without doing anything about it – That’s why I founded the Connection University and do the best I can to provide tools that make it more accessible and easier to connect with people, to love, to accept, to belong. Our sponsor, The Connection University, offers a variety of experiences to strengthen the muscle of creating a deep sense of belonging with other people in the community, at work, and with Self. It is like a mental and emotional gym for all people who want to see culture shifting from loneliness, “I can do it myself” to togetherness, appreciation, and compassion.”Check it out at www.connection-university.com Next to their wonderful community events and retreats, they have powerful programs for teams that are now all working from home. Loneliness is an epidemic that often gets overlooked in the work environment, although its the main culprit for many of the pain points businesses deal with (lack of productivity, decreased engagement, poor performance. Creating a workplace culture that celebrates what we all crave – compassion, togetherness, connection, trust – these are the businesses that see increased productivity – allowing creativity to flow and growth to soar. The Connection University offers Virtual Vitality Program to support companies to thrive even during the time of “Working From Home”. Check it out and tell your colleagues: https://www.connection-university.com/virtualvitalityprograms/ Their 6-week online class “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” is a life-changing experience of Self-acceptance, compassion, and Self-Love. To find out more and get on their waitlist go to https://www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to [email protected]. 

Get your notebook and pen out – Take some notes! I share with you a recording of a 3 part webinar “How to navigate difficult conversations” to give you the tools you need to prepare and to show up as a compassionate and kind human for conversations that can no longer be avoided. It is online on my youtube channel: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkFJX6zjYbU&t=75sPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVTINmeZi6MPart 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js2NSvNj5NU&t=37s I want you to take the courage to stop avoiding. Instead: Lean into learning! What do I mean by that? Have conversations. I know (!) how difficult they can be especially when it is related to our deepest values and belief systems. And to be honest, here in the United States people are trained to avoid – think about it: You’d rather buy a gun and are willing to kill than to invest in a non-violent communication education? Personally, that says a lot about a system of a country and I do not want to tolerate this any longer without doing anything about it – That’s why I founded the Connection University and do the best I can to provide tools that make it more accessible and easier to connect with people, to love, to accept, to belong. Our sponsor, The Connection University, offers a variety of experiences to strengthen the muscle of creating a deep sense of belonging with other people in the community, at work, and with Self. It is like a mental and emotional gym for all people who want to see culture shifting from loneliness, “I can do it myself” to togetherness, appreciation, and compassion.”Check it out at www.connection-university.com Next to their wonderful community events and retreats, they have powerful programs for teams that are now all working from home. Loneliness is an epidemic that often gets overlooked in the work environment, although its the main culprit for many of the pain points businesses deal with (lack of productivity, decreased engagement, poor performance. Creating a workplace culture that celebrates what we all crave – compassion, togetherness, connection, trust – these are the businesses that see increased productivity – allowing creativity to flow and growth to soar. The Connection University offers Virtual Vitality Program to support companies to thrive even during the time of “Working From Home”. Check it out and tell your colleagues: https://www.connection-university.com/virtualvitalityprograms/ Their 6-week online class “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” is a life-changing experience of Self-acceptance, compassion, and Self-Love. To find out more and get on their waitlist go to https://www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to [email protected]. 

How to get sexy virtually? Where to start? What to consider? What conversations to have? How to feel safe? What technology to use? How to foreplay and aftercare? What tips and tricks are useful? This is a recording of a conversation I had with Reid Mihalko while I was in my closet because of protests going on outside. During these wild times need to nourish ourselves and our relationships – that might include virtual sexy time with lovers, partners, friends while staying safe at home.  Enjoy listening, laugh, and learn from Reid and me in this wonderful interview :). Share what works and works not for you with us, ask any questions or leave comments here or email me: [email protected]  – I am so curious 🙂  You can get find a lot more of Reid’s work, tools, tricks and tips on his website: http://reidaboutsex.com How you can meet him and learn with him: www.reidaboutsex.com/calendarRestorative Justice, his Accountability process: tinyurl.com/reidaccountabilty Get to know him on his social accounts:Connect with him on Instagram: ReidAboutSexConnect with him on Facebook: Reid Mihalko Our sponsor, The Connection University, offers a variety of experiences to strengthen the muscle of creating a deep sense of belonging with other people in the community, at work, and with Self. It is like a mental and emotional gym for all people who want to see culture shifting from loneliness, “I can do it myself” to togetherness, appreciation, and compassion.”Check it out at www.connection-university.com Next to their wonderful community events and retreats, they have powerful programs for teams that are now all working from home. Loneliness is an epidemic that often gets overlooked in the work environment, although its the main culprit for many of the pain points businesses deal with (lack of productivity, decreased engagement, poor performance. Creating a workplace culture that celebrates what we all crave – compassion, togetherness, connection, trust – these are the businesses that see increased productivity – allowing creativity to flow and growth to soar. The Connection University offers Virtual Vitality Program to support companies to thrive even during the time of “Working From Home”. Check it out and tell your colleagues: https://www.connection-university.com/virtualvitalityprograms/ Their 6-week online class “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” is a life-changing experience of Self-acceptance, compassion, and Self-Love. To find out more and get on their waitlist go to https://www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to [email protected].  Sending courage and love to you. Until next time.

In this episode, I get to talk with Robert about so much from the wheel of consent, to body drumming. Yep – body drumming. It is the most sensational experience EVER! He shares from his experiences why there is this subtle feeling of discomfort in some interactions and in others it feels so natural and organically comfortable. Hint: Consent of the intention 😉 He shares some great practical tools on how to communicate what might seem difficult and scary. He shares about a very open and perspective-shifting view on the giving – and – receiving concept.“It is very fulfilling for the giver when the receiver helps them to be their hero and heroine”One of Robert’s very unique gifts is drumming. Not only drums and percussions. But also bodies. Listen until he talks about “We have eyes in our palms.” aahahha… I’m melting. Speaking of melting: I was also melting when he said: “Receiving and appreciating the person – that brings me the joy of touch “You may be able to tell that I am a very somatic person.. 😉 So is Robert. And maybe you too. It takes effort to find the setting we can feel safe to fully express ourselves the way we are in and with our bodies. Robert points out the importance of creating a safe space – stepping into the provider of safety role as the masculine so that the feminine part (men, women, trans) can fully let go and surrender. You can get more about Robert’s offering on https://www.drumyourway.com/Our sponsor, The Connection University, offers a variety of experiences to strengthen the muscle of creating a deep sense of belonging with other people in the community, at work and with Self. It is like a mental and emotional gym for all people who want to see culture shifting from loneliness, “I can do it myself” to togetherness, appreciation, and compassion.”Check it out at www.connection-university.com Next to their wonderful community events and retreats, they have powerful programs for teams that are now all working from home. Loneliness is an epidemic that often gets overlooked in the work environment, although its the main culprit for many of the pain points businesses deal with (lack of productivity, decreased engagement, poor performance. Creating a workplace culture that celebrates what we all crave – compassion, togetherness, connection, trust – these are the businesses that see increased productivity – allowing creativity to flow and growth to soar. The Connection University offers Virtual Vitality Program to support companies to thrive even during the time of “Working From Home”. Check it out and tell your colleagues: https://www.connection-university.com/virtualvitalityprograms/ Also their 6-week online class “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” is a life-changing experience of Self-acceptance, compassion, and Self-Love. To find out more and get on their waitlist go to https://www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to consent@con...

In this phenomenal episode, Reid Mihalko shares inspiring stories of his life and wisdom from his experiences as a sex educator and sex geek with us. He is not only an incredibly entertaining storyteller, but he also shares a lot of tips and tools on how to live a more self-expressed and fulfilled life inside and outside the bedroom. The reason why I wanted to talk with him on the podcast is that EVERY single conversation I have had with him I thought “I wish we recorded this and can share it with the world”. Here we go. Number one is done and here for you. 🙂 Reid shares the epic and oh so helpful framework on “How to start complicated conversations” with us that is related to his work. He talks about why slowing down is the black belt of consent, why love is not enough for a healthy relationship and why trust the sexiest thing about consent is. You can get find a lot more of Reid’s work, tools, tricks and tips on his website: http://reidaboutsex.com Here are the links he mentioned during the conversation: Articles and handouts on how to initiate a difficult conversation: www.reidaboutsex.com/convo How you can meet him and learn with him: www.reidaboutsex.com/calendarRestorative Justice, his Accountability process: tinyurl.com/reidaccountabilty And get to know him during his live videos, and other fun actions on his social accounts:Connect with him on Instagram: ReidAboutSexConnect with him on Facebook: Reid Mihalko Our sponsor, The Connection University, offers a variety of experiences to strengthen the muscle of creating a deep sense of belonging with other people in the community, at work and with Self. It is like a mental and emotional gym for all people who want to see culture shifting from loneliness, “I can do it myself” to togetherness, appreciation, and compassion.”Check it out at www.connection-university.com Next to their wonderful community events and retreats, they have powerful programs for teams that are now all working from home. Loneliness is an epidemic that often gets overlooked in the work environment, although its the main culprit for many of the pain points businesses deal with (lack of productivity, decreased engagement, poor performance. Creating a workplace culture that celebrates what we all crave – compassion, togetherness, connection, trust – these are the businesses that see increased productivity – allowing creativity to flow and growth to soar. The Connection University offers Virtual Vitality Program to support companies to thrive even during the time of “Working From Home”. Check it out and tell your colleagues: https://www.connection-university.com/virtualvitalityprograms/ Also their 6-week online class “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” is a life-changing experience of Self-acceptance, compassion, and Self-Love. To find out more and get on their waitlist go to https://www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome

In this episode, I have the honor to talk with Matthew Cooke, the performance coach and founder of the body-based breakthrough. Matthew does such a great job of combining the really heady work (coaching) with the somatic aspect – our body and our feelings. I instantly drop into my heart when I am around him. How consent and sales go together? Well, there is a lot of convincing and trying to sell to get the money in the area of coaching services. It is overwhelming for people that are interested and some loose trust completely. Matthew shares his strategy of congruency, trust and genuinely caring about the person and that a “maybe” is a “no” for now, just like in every other relationship, too. For him, “sales is being human.” He shares so much that he learned in his career and from his mentors. One of my favorite questions he uses is: “How much intimacy does the potential client allow and do I allow?” We finish with the top 3 things to lead with authenticity and consent in sales. And How to read red flags as a potential client. You can get find out more about him and download the FREE “Calm the Chaos Kit” on his website:https://matthewtcooke.com/ or connect with him on Facebook: Matthew Cooke Being present came up quite a bit. Matt and I agree it is one of THE key values in genuine connections. If you want to learn how to become more present, compassionate, and loving with others – I believe you have to become that with yourself first. I got a 6-weeks online class “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” in English and in German→ Check it out and get on the waitlist for the next opportunity: www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to [email protected]. Sending courage and love to you. Until next time. Steffi

Finding new resolutions instead of open loops and leaky energy. After hours of recording, we couldn’t stop and recorded a bonus material with techniques to practice opening up consensual and vulnerable conversations. We also shared very personal experiences, from lovers to families. This is a gem! Basics to take away: – Speak what’s on your heart.– Share that what comes out of my mouth might not be perfect. I’m going to do my best.– Asking for consent – are they a yes to my request before we continue.– Ask a question and wait for a response.– Focus on the celebration that you asked, not that they are a yes or a no. You can get in touch with Kylie via Facebook: Kylie McConnell (Personal Profile) Juicy transformations (Page) And on her website: www.juicytransformations.com And if you are ready for letting go of critical negative self-talk that’s nothing but self-sabotaging -> I got a 6-weeks online class starting on April 7 for you that helps you to fall in love with yourself: “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” → Check it out and get on the waitlist for the next opportunity: www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great!If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to [email protected].  Sending courage and love to you. Until next time. Steffi

This episode is the second part of the juicy, and giggly conversation I shared with Kylie McConnell founder of Juicy Transformations. We’re going to jump right into boundaries, survival mechanisms, & power. We will also share with you some tools in the end. We actually kept speaking afterward and pressed the recording button again to share even more practical tools with you. I will release it as bonus material soon. It feels so good to share these conversations with you. 🙂  You can get in touch with Kylie via Facebook: Kylie McConnell (Personal Profile) Juicy transformations (Page) And on her website: www.juicytransformations.com And if you are ready for letting go of critical negative self-talk that’s nothing but self-sabotaging -> I got a 6-weeks online class starting on April 7 for you that helps you to fall in love with yourself: “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” → Check it out and get on the waitlist for the next opportunity: www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, or interest to be on this podcast to [email protected].  Sending courage and love to you. Until next time. Steffi

The timing for this first episode of “Consent is Sexy” could not be any better!!!  I share countless & contagious giggles and moans, as well as raw and vulnerable moments with Kylie McConnell while we dive deep into what our nervous system has to do with blocked voices and abilities to speak up. We speak about the importance of Self-love, communication skills, the great gifts of being seen, heard and met with compassion, empathy, vulnerability, and my number one element: presence!! Kylie shares how the autoimmune condition Fibromyalgia got her to choose a life she wants and deserves to live – in consent with life! We had soooo much to talk about that I cut this recording into 3 pieces. This is number 1. Get excited for all 3 of them…  You can get in touch with her via Facebook: Kylie McConnell (Personal Profile) Juicy transformations (Page) And on her website: www.juicytransformations.com And if you are ready for letting go of critical negative self-talk that’s nothing but self-sabotaging -> I got a 6-weeks online class starting on April 7 for you that helps you to fall in love with yourself: “Arriving Home – Falling in Love with Self” → Check it out and get on the waitlist on: www.connection-university.com/arrivinghome Thank you for listening and making consent part of your sexy life. Be sexy people. Be safe. Talk a lot. Be brave. Be kind! Be great! If you like what we are doing here with “Consent is Sexy” please leave a review, thumbs up, send an email with questions, triggers, interest to be on this podcast to [email protected]. Sending courage and love to you. Until next time. Steffi