In this episode, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and researcher shares her insight on shameless parenting and our ability to heal while we learn alongside our kids. Dr. Tina and I dig into how sexual shame impacts our ability to form secure attachments and relationships. She shares her experience as a pro…

One of the most impactful experiences you can have in strengthening your partnership is the understanding of feminine and masculine energy. Most of us understand and embody masculine energy easily without having to think about it. It is the doing, going, and moving forward that most of us learn as valuable in our culture. We learn the social constr…

In this episode, we explore the world of non-monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton, a renowned relationship coach. We discuss the reasons why some choose open relationships, different approaches to non-monogamy, managing jealousy, setting agreements, repairing relationships, and providing valuable resources for further support couples in that space. Tune…

In this episode, I am joined by Trauma Therapist, Mom, and fellow retreat Co-Facilitator, Heather Pincelli. We discuss our recent transformative retreat experience and the power of group work for healing. We also share personal stories and insights on patterns of behavior, triggers, and the importance of communication and self-care. In this podcast…

Join me in my interview I had with Jennifer Kaylo on her podcast, The Open Bedroom (ahem, I HIGHLY recommend!) In this episode, I share my story of moving from a space of confusion, frustration, and shame to growing my confidence and curiosity. In this podcast: 03:00 - My journey 09:55 - Stumbling upon a podcast about conscious uncoupling 14:50 - F…

Lindsey Hall is an Intimacy and Empowerment Coach who supports women to deepen their intimacy with self & others, own their power & their pleasure, and live the joyful life they love! Lindsey spent 12 years in the world of corporate accounting where listening to your intuition and prioritizing your pleasure are not exactly encouraged, so now she is…

The parts of you who desire a life based in liberation, love, and leadership can find a home in Katrin’s world. Katrin is a sexual liberation mentor who has overcome painful sex and continues supporting women in releasing vaginismus's protective body response. She deeply understands how survival strategies of the mind and subtle protective mechanis…

I’d like you all to welcome my new friend Emily Sabo! Emily Sabo is a linguist, a Ph.D. speaker, a TEDx speaker, a dancer, a choreographer, and the CEO of Full Body Feels, a feel-good dance fitness company. Originally from Pittsburgh, we are so lucky to have Emily now in Knoxville, Tennessee, and she's here to celebrate feminine energy through danc…

My guests today are Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, who spent the first 30 years of their marriage living in disconnect. Their first sexual experience sent them into years of avoidance and pain. Dr. Glenn was determined to find out what went wrong so he went back to school and became a marriage and family therapist and a clinical sexologist. But it was…

Everyone meet my BA friend, Jesse Akister! Jess shares her journey of understanding her body, mind, and soul. She highlights how our body responds to stress and trauma and how it can manifest in our daily lives, even in our relationships. Jesse is the Co-founder and COO of Sherolife, the first women’s holistic fitness community in UAE founded in Du…

After a couple of years of feeling like a fan girl trying to connect with Whitni Miller, aka BDE.Moves, I finally got to talk with her! Whitni is an amazing human who is creating sexy content with tangible tools for all people to implement! Whitni Miller is a Pleasure Coach and Sex Educator. She loves to create direct, assuring, shame-free sex educ…

Have you found yourself in the same patterns of behavior or frustration and ever wondered, "WHY AM I HERE AGAIN?!" My guest for this conversation can help you uncover the answer to that question! Anat Peri is an Inner Child Expert, Somatic Coach, and the Founder of Training Camp for the Soul™. (Yes, the retreat that Steve attended 2 years ago that …

Breaking up is hard to do, but it can be done with love, respect, and dignity. Jennifer Kaylor Ruscin helps you create a breakup that leaves you and your partner feeling good, where you're both excited about the next phase of your lives. Jennifer is a mom to 2 teenage boys, partner to Scott, multi-million dollar revenue generator of a sales & marke…

We have Leighanna Nordstrom back by popular demand! Today we are talking about a very controversial and complicated topic - affairs. More specifically, why do they happen, and how do you move toward healing and repair? Leighanna is the owner of Break the Mold Therapy, a virtual private practice in Colorado. She is a relationship and sex therapist w…

Shhhh....your body is speaking to you! What is your internal wisdom saying?! My friend, Bonnie Casamassima is going to help us understand how our intuition can help us connect to our desires and unleash more passion and pleasure! Bonnie is a researcher, professor, and highly sensitive intuitive empath. You know that song, “I’m a little bit country …

Steve is back! We break down our Top 5 celebrations from 2022 and what we are leaving behind. In an effort to help others we share what worked for us in creating a stronger, more connected partnership. YAYS (What are we celebrating?) Commitment to Personal Growth Relationship Check-In’s Couples Retreats Couples Mastermind Thrive Couples Class In th…

In our first episode of the year, I have my friend Amanda Curry who will be co-facilitating a women's retreat with me in April with me. I am so honored that she will be joining me and I cannot wait for you to hear her powerful story of transformation and healing. Amanda Curry is a trauma-informed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Oncology Speci…

Please welcome, Caroline Burkholder, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Knoxville, TN. She is the owner of RootED Nutrition and Counseling. We cover the topics of intuitive eating, recovering your relationship with food, how to model a positive relationship with food to your kids, and how intuitive eating te Caroline became interest…

Have you had a lingering sense that you are different than other women? Do you feel like you start projects with full force, only to fizzle out and not complete it? Does your partner get frustrated when you can't find your keys or you get distracted during s*x? Have a listen! Linda is going to share some incredible insight from her lived experience…

If you are here for a comprehensive checklist of all the ways you can get through menopause unscathed by all the dreaded symptoms you have heard about…I hate to break it to you, you won’t find that here. But I have some more exciting news for you…. when you listen to this episode with curiosity and an open mind and heart, you may find that you feel…

Today we have Dakota Russell who is graduate of East Tennessee State University. We talk about STIs and sex education in schools is important. Dakota shares the importance of having these conversations and about her upcoming program offered online called, “How to Talk about the Talk,” aka “HTAT.” You can register for this program at this link: http…

Welcome to Sexually Speaking with Shannon! For today’s episode, we have Brianna and Mark Carey. Brianna has been in the sexual health field for 14 years and is a Relationship & Intimacy coach. Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been running his own private practice for the past 6 years. Together with Steve, they talk about postpartum…

It’s all things Menstrual Cycle on Sexually Speaking with Shannon! In this episode, Shannon dispels the myths and mystery behind the cycle and why it is incredibly important to live your best life. Whether it is planning how you are going to work out, what you are going to eat to support where you are in your cycle or when you are going to plan on …

Midlife shouldn’t be a crisis! For today’s Sexually Speaking with Shannon, she is joined by Jo squires. Jo is an endearing, fun-spirited Midlife Coach and the founder of the Midlife Clarity Club Facebook group. They discuss what really is midlife and menopause is all about and the clarity and joy you can find. Jo shares her journey and experience w…

Wouldn’t it be great if we could understand the reason why people do the things they do? Do you have a family member that shuts down whenever an emotion comes up? Or a friend that freaks out when you have a change of plans? Or maybe you wonder why you do the same things over and over again expecting a different result only to find yourself in the s…

Having alone time with your partner isn’t a want, it is a need! For this episode, we, (Shannon and Steve) talk about our experience on our 3 day couple’s retreat. No…it’s not like the movie…it was even better! Steve shares his growth journey leading up to the experience and why he chose to go and Shannon talks about the importance of building trust…

Do you sometimes feel like you are working so hard for your job and taking care of others, that you don’t know what to do to take care of yourself? And even if you did…when would you do it?! Or maybe you are watching your partner working overtime and you feel like there is no time left for you and your family? You know they mean well, trying to pro…

How do we encourage our teens to have healthy relationships, especially with regards to sexuality?! Julia is here to help! Julia Feldman, M.Ed. Is a human development education consultant with over 15 years of experience in formal education as a classroom teacher, administrator, content area specialist, and professional development and curriculum e…

I am so excited about my guest, Author, and award-winning gynecologist, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith! In this episode, she shares her insight and wisdom on how you can feel empowered to live your best life through the transition of menopause. Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is a Board-Certified Gynecologist specializing in women's midlife wellness, hormone op…

Please welcome back, Leighanna Nordstrom! Leighanna is a relationship and sex therapist from Northern Colorado. She embodies all things sex positive and loves to break down and restructure problematic patterns instilled in us by our culture. As a therapist, she is passionate about working with the queer community, individuals with sexual trauma, an…

Please welcome, Stephen Braveman to this episode to talk about the difficult topic of male survivors of sexual abuse. Stephen is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Diplomate and Supervisor of Sex Therapy with a Private Practice in California, USA. He started and maintains one of the first psychotherapy groups for Adult Male…

Are you or a loved one suffering from erectile dysfunction? In this episode we have Brooke Hazen, author of You Are Not Broken who shares his wisdom on the causes of erectile dysfunction and how to heal the devastating effects without relying on medication. Brooke Hazen is an organic farmer, life-long athlete, physical coach, and a health and fitne…

Not sure what to say to your kids about s3x?! You aren’t alone! Today we have Tory Mills here to talk about the importance of sex ed in schools and what parents can do at home to support a future healthy relationship for their children. Tory Mills is currently the Director of Community Engagement for Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & North Mississi…

Buckle up, friends! We are expanding your idea of what a relationship can look look like with Erin Kaley, Relationship Design Coach. Erin talks to us about monogamish relationships, play parties, and how to communicate with your partner when all the crunchy stuff comes up. In this podcast episode: 04:30 - 50% of married couples in the US stay toget…

Today we talk about food for healing and for sex. Femeika Elliott is the owner of Meik Meals located in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a food enthusiast and postpartum chef specializing in plant-based cuisine. Femeika’s primary focuses: are community, food education, holistic wellness, and women’s health. 01:55 - Meik’s story on how she came up with …

It has been a year since Shannon and Steve said, “this ain’t working…we can do better.” Maybe not word for word, but after years of feeling like roommates, it was time. Steve has been working leaps and bounds since this time last year, casting limiting beliefs to the side and picking up “superpowers” along the way. He talks to Shannon about all the…

The term “narcissist” has been tossed around to describe selfish behavior or frustrations with relationships, but someone with a true Naricissitic Personality Disorder can wreak havoc on the lives of others. Join us for a deep conversation with my friend, Life Coach, Yoga Instructor, Emily Elliot. Although, this may not resonate with you, you may h…

Today we have Rachel Alba to talk about intimacy and spirituality. Rachel is a certified clinical sexologist with an M.A. in Theology and Ministry. She loves helping people find pleasure in their sexuality and healing & growth in their spirituality. Growing up a devout Catholic, she was taught a lot of unhelpful things about sexuality. The best thi…

Welcome back to week 2 of lost libidos! Last week we talked about the ABCs of lost libidos. Today we talk about the qualities of a good relationship, how to know if you’re focusing on the negative things, tips for sexual communication, and many more! In this podcast episode: 01:50 - You are a divine spiritual being and you are inherently good 04:30…

Are you not wanting to have sex as much as you used to? Want to increase your libido? Today we are talking about lost libidos and the ABCs of desire. In this podcast episode: 01:30 - What is libido and can you lose it? 03:30 - Social factors weighing on your libido 07:20 - Thinking of your libido as a flame 08:30 - Benefits of a healthy sex life 12…

Do you know the history of the vibrator? Today we find out more with Sarah Hamilton the director of the play In The Next Room. IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play is a provocative, funny, touching, and entertaining story about a young doctor and his wife. Dr. Givings is obsessed with the marvels of technology and what they can do for his patients…

Sit down and stay awhile…it’s storytime with Shannon! In this podcast episode: 00:40 - When I started my first podcast and why I stopped 05:30 - Finding out what an orgasm feels like 06:30 - Taking a human sexuality subject 09:30 - Being invited to my first Pure Romance party 13:00 - Hosting my first Pure Romance party 16:30 - The first time I met …

How do you make sure that you still have intimacy with your partner even after having kids? Find out in today’s episode. Angela and James Mitchell are creating the most amazing life together. Pulling from their experiences personally in their 10+ years of marriage and professionally as a licensed counselor and certified coach, Angela and James deve…

I spent almost a decade trying to find out what was wrong with my marriage. I just knew there was more to it than what we currently have. Do you feel the same? I hope this podcast today that we had earlier with Rachel Maine helps you too to gain the clarity you want in your marriage. In this podcast episode: 02:30 - How Shannon and Steve’s marriage…

I know it’s dry January for some people so it’s a great time to talk about how wonderful sober sex can be. Interested? Then listen to the podcast and take notes! In this podcast episode: 01:30 - When and why I decided to have no relationship with alcohol 06:00 - The benefits of being sober 09:00 - Try to have some fun with yourself while sober 11:0…

Today we have Tracy Mix to talk with us about sacred sexuality, feminine energy, and how spiritual work is sexuality work. Tracy has been a QHHT practitioner and guide for awakening souls since 2010. She prefers to teach and guide on things she personally has experienced and researched so she knows firsthand how people are feeling when they are see…

Somebunny donates shirts to add comfort and style in the time when people need it most! According to WHO in 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer. Today we have Hannah Hopkins Walton. We talk about breast cancer, building a community, sharing your pain, and talking about how she used her adversity to help support others. I…

In this podcast I’m going to be sharing with you my top 10 this 2021. All the things that have helped me and my sex life be a lot better this year. In this podcast episode: 00:20 - The wedge pillow 01:40 - Yoga with Adrian 03:30 - That Sex Chick Podcast 04:40 - The Oster Blender 06:00 - The Relationship Check-in 08:00 - The Pure Romance Adventurer …

Christy Texeira is a mother and entrepreneur. She is the author of Pink Elephants: A Mother’s Story Of Faith, Strength, And Perseverance. Her award-winning interior design skills have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles. Parenting for Christy draws on her talent for problem-solving in unique ways. Though ther…

Today we have my good friend Cindy Faulkner. She’s telling us about her mental health journey, depression, when and how to find a therapist, and how to make yourself a priority. In this episode: 01:00 - Where did Cindy learn about sex? 05:00 - Did Cindy have sex education at school? How did it look like? 08:00 - Does sex become great when you get m…