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Podcast & Radio Show. Frank, sensitive and light-hearted opinions on love, sex, and relationships in the 21st century. Host Gaea Woods is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. SOULFRIEND RADIO is sex-positive & LGBTQ affirmative. Send your love questions to: 213-54-LOVE-0
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Gaea Woods and comedy writer James Nelson discuss Valentines Day. Toxic Monogamy Culture. Cultural pressure around Valentines Day. Jame’s online dating profile and dating life. Arguing with people on dating apps. Sex injuries. Boundaries. Listeners feelings about Valentine's Day. Me time. Dog jokes.द्वारा Gaea Woods
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Gaea Woods interviews Jack & Elaine, an engaged couple who for the past many years have made swinging a part of their lifestyle. If you've ever been curious about the ins and outs of swinging (how to do it, what are some indications you might want to try it, what can go wrong et al...), give this episode a listen. Jack & Elaine openly share about t…
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Clinician, educator, and author Theodore Burns, Ph.D. joins Gaea Woods for a conversation about some of Theo’s many areas of interest and research including: social justice, sex-positive training in psychology, and sexuality as it impacts people of all genders, LGBTQ individuals, and folks with diverse sexual expressions.…
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Gaea Woods interviews professional love and relationship coach Lisa Young. Lisa holds an M.A. in Forensic Linguistics and was trained by America’s top forensic linguists, including the FBI linguist who broke the Unabomber case of the 1990’s. She has over 12 years experience working with relationship dynamics, traveling the world speaking to global …
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Gaea Woods is a guest on the weekly research comedy podcast, What's My Thesis, hosted by artist Javier Proenza. We talk about how to make friends in Los Angeles, and how to maintain non-romantic intimate relationships. Is someone still your friend, if you haven't spoken in years? We discuss the importance of making meaningful connections, and explo…
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James Nelson and Gaea Woods discuss digital dilemmas and dating, including: Improving James’ Tinder profile. Our favorite opening lines to use on dating apps. Whether or not to block your ex boyfriend's father who follows you on Instagram. Anonymous female’s conflicted feelings about dating via apps vs meeting people organically in the world. Anony…
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Javier Proenza (of the podcast What's My Thesis) and Gaea Woods discuss: From the Victorian era to present day: how dating has evolved in relation to technology. Courtship during the victorian era. Makeup home remedies. When courtship became dating. Unchaperoned dates in the 1920’s. How the 18th and 19th Amendments of the Constitution changed datin…
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Gaea Woods goes to DomCon, The World's Premier Professional and Lifestyle Domination Convention. The mission of the convention is to: "bring a better understanding of BDSM in The Adult Alternative Lifestyle and to bring together those in the BDSM, Leather, Fetish and Professional Communities to share our common interests, celebrate our diversity an…
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Musician Sasha Spielberg, aka Buzzy Lee, and Gaea Woods discuss: Our actual nightmares from the night before. We brainstorm ideas with a live caller about his roommate’s cat. Sasha tells us about: her new EP for her pop project, Buzzy Lee; her masterful Australian accent, and an emergency trip to the vet with her dog Earl. Opening lines from online…
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Gaea Woods and sex positive, Christian Vlogger, Brenda Davies of the YouTube Channel ‘God Is Grey’ discuss: religion and sex. Davies’ YouTube channel where she shares about her personal experiences with religion and sex, and spreads a sex positive message to her Christian audience. Sex ed in the Christian community. Shame regarding masturbation. Th…
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Professional Dominatrix, Mistress Isabella Sinclaire and Gaea Woods discuss: Isabella’s career as a dominatrix for past 25 years. Bullwhips. Early days of BDSM to now. All things Sub and Dom. What to do if you’re a sexual submissive type, and are married to a sexually submissive type. Sexual chemistry. Entry level steps for individuals and couples …
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James Nelson and Gaea Woods discuss: How to tell someone you’re dating that you’re sexually inexperienced. James and I discuss our worst first dates. Coveting other people’s girlfriends. What’s better, to have a set type or fluid preferences? Making sense of closure post breakup. Being grumpy about seeing friends post about their love on social med…
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Sex journalist, Model / Actress Tierney Finster and Gaea Woods discuss:Valentine’s Day. Tierney’s writing for Mel Magazine, including an ongoing series about men’s most intimate proclivities called “That’s My Fetish;” (think cakesitting, and cigarette smoking). Learning about masculine sexuality by writing for men’s magazines as a feminist journali…
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Paige Elkington and Gaea Woods discuss: The Women’s March in LA. International dating woes. Anonymous asks about the best way to end a codependent relationship. Times up movement. Sex on the first date. Hooking up with your exes. Valentine’s Day. Gift ideas for a writer who likes coffee, cats, and sci fi. Ghosting. Anonymous female asks advice abou…
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Welcome to the first annual Sexy Holiday Gift Guide! In conjunction with Episode 63, I visited some of my favorite shops around Los Angeles, including adult entertainment store The Pleasure Chest in West Hollywood and British luxury lingerie retailer, Agent Provocateur. If you're anything like me, shopping can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, espec…
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Samuel Muglia and Gaea Woods discuss: mainstream kink. The aesthetic origins of BDSM. 50 Shades of Grey. Sex-negative assumptions and stereotypes about BDSM. Choker necklaces. Trending of the unicorn. Whether or not to read "bodice ripper" erotic historical romance novels written by your mother. The most erotic historic time periods. Tips for intro…
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Very special sex/love crossover episode. Shelley Holcomb & Whitney Gibson of the sex talk show Whits N Giggles (on Kchung Radio), and Gaea Woods discuss: self disclosure. Being real. Anonymous male asks how to give his girlfriend an orgasm during sex. A woman whose boyfriend can feel her IUD during sex asks for advice. Tips for a couple interested …
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Samuel Muglia and Gaea Woods. SADLY (!) KChung Radio's server crashed mid episode, so only 2 fragments of the show were recovered. The full episode, including Sam’s incredible story of love and woe in Los Angeles, will only ever be heard in its entirety by our precious live listeners. Recovered audio includes: Anonymous wants more back massages fro…
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James Nelson and I discuss: James' online dating life. The logistics of winking; whether or not it is always a come on to wink at someone. An anonymous woman asks why men are scared of saying “I love you.” Anonymous asks what to do when you have snooped your boyfriend's Instagram activity and have discovered information you find troubling. Seasons.…
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Sammy Loren and I discuss: Love Vs. Romance. Nietzsche. Tips for a 32-year-old woman who is entering into an open relationship with her current boyfriend of 2 years. The popularization and normalization of polyamory. Nabokov quotes. The politics of texting when you’re newly dating someone, and what to do when you’re perceiving mixed messages from s…
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Lorenzo Alvarez, James Nelson and I discuss: Connotations of the words: ‘desire’ and ‘commitment.’ Intermittent texting. Anonymous female 28 is confused by the intermittent text messages from a guy she recently started dating. An anonymous woman is exhausted by the guy she's dating who “wants to joke text all the time.” We separate the top dating a…
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Pornographer and multidisciplinary artist Margie Schnibbe & I discuss: Her alias Vena Virago. How she got started making adult films. Alt porn. Promoting sex positivity and women embracing sexual pleasure. Margie’s casting process: what types of body shapes and sizes she looks for in her films. Margie’s Documentary: Pornstar Pets. What it was like …
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James Nelson and I discuss: body and pubic hair grooming for men. A woman in her twenties wonders if her boyfriend’s communication will improve, or if she is being overly optimistic about his ability to change. An anonymous female is worried that the guy she just started dating has not had a long relationship in 10 years. Anonymous asks about apolo…
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In this "mashup" episode, Amber Sterling and I discuss: How to know if you have found "the one." In laws not getting along with your significant other. Dating someone who "is great" but who doesn't match who you had in mind for your "dream man." Finding closure post breakup. Feeling like you are more in love with your girlfriend than she is with yo…
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Maxim Ludwig and I discuss: our first breakups. Max tells us about losing his virginity. Getting back together after breaking ups: good idea or, the worst idea. Whether relationships should be mostly laughing, sex and being supportive of one another. A man asks about deciding when to leave a relationship once it becomes “a lot of work to maintain.”…
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Sam Johnson and I discuss interpreting signs to gauge someone's level of interest in you after a first date. A man in his twenties asks about dating a woman who he feels is acting hot and cold towards him. First date recaps. Setting monetary limits for dating someone. Dating fatigue. Whether or not it's ok to flirt with your exes friends. If so, ho…
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Kern Haug and I discuss different ways to meet potential loves; how he and I met our past or present loves. Dropping items in grocery stores to meet people. Opening communication opportunities. Kern tells us an adventurous story of meeting friend in a rowboat. I read a listener submitted story by Patrick Lee of Montreal Canada. “Parties & Romance 1…
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Vanessa Bellafiore, Lorenzo Alvarez, James Nelson and I discuss their experiences on the dating app Hater. What's the best way to end a casual relationship. How to determine if you're dating someone casually (eg just sleeping together), or if it's more datey. What it's like to be the person who ghosts someone. Navigating the tumultuous waters of be…
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James and I discuss our post Valentine's Day feelings & Valentine's Day in general. The dating app Hater that matches you with people based on what you hate. James tells us about his experiences on Tinder and Bumble. James tells us about a sexual encounter that landed he and his partner in the ER. Posting photos of your SO on Instagram for Valentin…
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In a special father daughter edition of SOULFRIEND, my father, Patrick Woods and I discuss: whether my birth was planned. I test Patrick on his knowledge of my love life. We discuss slang that "the kids" are using these days - my father tells us what he thinks the following terms mean: Smashing, Phat, Netflix N Chill, Delfie, Friend Zone, Basic, On…
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Natalie Krim and I discuss: her beautiful, erotic drawings. The boundaries of modern friendships and getting jealous of your SO’s platonic friends. Discussing previous relationships with your current partner. Managing your family's expectations of your love life, when you have a different set of values and / or life priorities. What constitutes lov…
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A festive 'Home For The Holidays' episode, my original SOULFRIEND co-creator and co-host, Emma Barrera and I recap what it’s been like to do the show for the past two years (!!). We also discuss: how sometimes doing your best is good and sometimes it’s shitty. Letting go. Revenge. How life gets easier as you get older. How to get rid of recurring n…
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Paige Elkington and I discuss what it's like to model for Playboy (she's in the Dec. issue). Seeing people you dated in High School when you go home for the holidays. Gift ideas under $100. for your bf. Puling out. Jealousy in relationships. Deciding who to date when you're interested in multiple people. Best starter sex toys for women. Ideas for m…
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Cassie Cobb and I discuss gift ideas for someone you have been dating for 4 months. Dumping ppl before the holidays so you don't have to buy them gifts. Instant relationship turnoffs. Common green flags in relationships. Being grumpy in relationships. Managing stress so you don't take out your woes on your partner. What makes a good online dating p…
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Joey Serxner and I discuss: morning hikes. Instant turnoff animals. Accepting cats on a cat to cat basis. Love languages, (FYI Joey's is French). What does Joey think is yummy for women's fashion. When is it appropriate to invite your significant other home for the holidays...what factors are involved? Sexy movie ideas for dates. Any hard and fast …
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Mells bells and I discuss her written work for a dating website in which she describes her grocery store flirting attempt. Bad online dates. Good music to set the mood. Thoughts about relationships (rebounds) after long term relationships: is it better to feel sad alone or engage in casual relationships? How to be more of an effective communicator …
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Hadas and I discuss transgender vocabulary. How to talk to women. Getting out of bad dates. When it's ok to follow someone you're dating on Instagram. Dating after breakups/rebounds. Ideas for getting into bdsm & kink. Dating someone who puts a lot of faith into psychics and astrology (when you don't). Dating to not go stale. Determining if you're …
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Omeed Boghraty and I discuss who should kill bugs in a relationship between a man and a woman. How long you should stay in a relationship if the sex is just eh. Farting in relationships. Online dating recommendations for men looking for semi serious relationships. How long you can date someone you’re not that into before it becomes cruel and mislea…
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Jackie Simon and I discuss Jackie’s conversation with Andy from the meditation app Headspace. Tips for getting laid in LA. Sleeping with people with ugly personalities. Ways to hit on acquaintances and get out of the friend zone. Tips on flirting and getting dates for shy girls. Exposure therapy for shy people. What men are thinking and talking abo…
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Kristy Baltezore and I discuss: Bangs. Eros and the psyche - expanding the definition of eros beyond a purely sexual description. Men expressing their feelings. Beyonce & Jay Z - if we lose respect for Beyonce if she stays with Jay Z after he cheats on her? Whether it’s better to wait to see someone face to face to discuss a relationship issue or i…
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A compilation of the last 5 minutes of episodes 16-27. Episodes co-hosts & highlights include: 16: voice memos of my dreams about relationships/love/dating. Christy Roberts and I discuss Botox. Emma Barrera and I discuss fantasy, fear and age differences in relationships. Kristy Baltezore and I discuss what to do when a friend asks you out (but you…
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A Best of compilation of the first 15 episodes of SOULFRIEND RADIO. Some of the co-hosts and material discussed include: Emma Barrera and I introduce the show, discuss hand jobs and talk to our first ever caller about sharing feelings in new relationships. Music from artist Charlie White (from his pop album). Nick Francomano and I discuss the art o…
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Sam Johnson and I discuss: Sam rescuing a baby hummingbird, aka Bill. Baby hummingbird’s eating habits. Sam’s cat Liv. Sam and I play the game I made up called: “Traits You Like In People You Date That Are Like Traits Your Parents Possess.” My dad’s amazing fashion and what his clothes say about his nonconformist values. Detasseling corn. Sam's pre…
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Lucy Lord Campana and I discuss: hot politicians.* deactivating your online dating accounts. Niche dating apps such as The League & Trek Passions. Guys asking for your number then not contacting you. Sexual differences in relationships. Spending quality time with your significant other. Discussing finances with your partner. Having sex to music. (I…
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Zach Sherwin and I discuss: Embarrassing things we've done on dates. Things we've tried on dates that haven't worked out. Whether ageism is worse in LA than in other cities. Women dating younger men. Balancing work and real world tasks with the often overwhelming excitement of being in a relationship. Finding supportive and understanding partners. …
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Luna and I discuss: Her impressions of LA after recently moving here from Nashville. Prince's ambiguous sexuality. Disappointments in relationships. How to respond when your friend sleeps with someone you're sleeping with (and are interested in). Not recycling dick. Women asking men out. Woman's self esteem being tied to men's approval. Asking peop…
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Dating expert & professional matchmaker Kate Edwards and I discuss: tech-enabled matchmaking, dating algorithms, approximate timelines for finding "the one." The pros of having a dating coach and/or a professional wing woman. Top things men are looking for when dating women. Top things woman are looking for when dating men. What not to say on a fir…
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