Rachel talks about making moves and different types of therapy before introducing her guest and friend, Brooke McCarthy. Brooke produces and performs the one-woman show, How to be an Ethical Slut, a journey of how “an unethical slt penetrates lies, STDs, triads, and orgies in her musical journey to becoming an ethical slut.” They talk about the show, art vs life, and how performance can be a creative and liberating tool when exploring sex.
Your host, Rachel, is the storyteller this week…she finally shares what has been going on in her C-PTSD journey, the past, healing, and changes for the podcast going forward.
CW: sexual assault, abusive relationships, C-PTSD, PMDD, a slew of other heavy things 🙃
Rachel ponders how we, as humans, change over the course of a life. She talks about changing attachment styles, changing love languages, then chats a bit about the viral “Who the F**k Did I Marry” tik tok saga. She then welcomes erotica writer Ruan Willow and the two discuss the differences between porn and erotica, how to write erotica, audio erotica, and more!
Rachel covers a few thoughts slightly related to today’s interview, and then jumps into her conversation with Daphne Wells - Purpose and Spiritual Confidence Alchemist. Daphne shares her story of realizing she was in an abusive relationship, how she got out, and how she used spirituality as a tool to heal.
In this special 100th (!!!) episode of the pod, Rachel muses about life, love, and theatre before talking about Mental Health Tik Tok and how we can make it better. She then runs an in-person conversation she had last May with Rob of Robs10kfriends, whose goal is to make connections with 10,000 strangers.
Rachel reflects on 2023 and considers what is to come in 2024. She is then joined by her guest, Phyllis E Leavitt, author of the upcoming book, “America in Therapy”. She and Rachel discuss how the issues we see in families are reflected in our government and how therapy practices can benefit not only individuals, but America as a whole.
“There is divinity within each situation, there is divinity within you. You have what it takes within you to move from the depths and transform into the highest version of you.” - Nickie-Jean
Rachel talks about one of her favorite things...Buffy! Oh, and she also talks about spiritual and somatic practices and the interplay with one another. Then, she and her guest, Nickie-Jean, discuss spirituality, shadow work, and the difficult work of self growth.
Rachel reflects on her past period of survival mode, explores Love is respect, and goes over a brief content warning before introducing her guest, Krystal Casey (Flight of the Phoenix Collective). Then, Krystal and Rachel discuss resilience, healing, empowerment, recovering from betrayal, motherhood, and SO much more.
Rachel talks about love-life balance and all the hats that we have to juggle as humans. Then she sits down with Phonchrist, host of the Better Yourself Podcast and they discuss masculinity, vulnerability, and more!
*Content warning: childhood abuse, sexual assault, grooming. Listener discretion is advised*
Rachel talks a bit about the maintenance work that is necessary for a survivor of trauma and discusses her recent personal findings before welcoming her guest. Whitney is a trauma survivor, advocate, and coach, and she shares her story and how she has worked to heal from compounded traumas in her own life.
Rachel talks about some recent “aha” moments in her life and then welcomes her guest for the special three-year WD&69 anniversary episode - her brother, Connor Dalton. Rachel and Connor talk about career changes, creativity, having a progress mentality, introversion, being a highly sensitive person, and more!
Rachel is in a pretty philosophical headspace and talks (and talks and talks) about pop psychology/social media therapy and explores how it is helpful, and how it can be damaging. Then she switches gears in the interview with Natalie Dean, founder of Wellness and Desire. The two of them discuss sex toys, shame, and pleasure for all.
I’ve done a LOT of healing and personal work over the last couple years. I decided to share all the resources I’ve collected ⬇️
https://linktr.ee/winedinepod
Rachel breezes through this week’s intro because she is jet-setting to Seattle for a wedding (Congrats to Bet and Jason)! Which is convenient because weddings are the topic for this week’s episode! Join Rachel and wedding planner @VinatgeLuxeMTL as they chat about all that is required to plan a wedding. The good, the bad, and the ugly…
Rachel touches on imposter syndrome and provides a new email and a link to her breakup toolkit in this intro, before jumping into a chat with Latanza Warren. Value Coach Latanza is a survivor of narcissistic abuse and talks to Rachel about how to spot a narcissist, how to extricate yourself from the situation, and how to find your value again.
Rachel talks about the evolution of the self in the intro before jumping into today’s interview with Thomas Gagliano. Rachel and Tom (The Problem Was Me) discuss healing from childhood, how to be an impactful parent, and loving your inner child.
"Falling apart is a part of growth"
Rachel talks about the shooting at MSU in this week’s intro before introducing her guest - fellow Michigander, Abby. Abby and Rachel talk about perfectionism, philosophy, literature, self growth, spirituality, and writing as therapy.
Rachel chats about 2023 so far, asks where on earth would you revisit after you die, and talks about We Should Try It/Spicer. She is then joined by her guest, Deaf Queen Boss Kellina Powell. Kellina shares some of her stories about dating with her disability, talks about how we can be more supportive of those who have disabilities, and gives some tips for self love.
Rachel talks about all things 2023: Resolutions, and things to look forward to, including the show that both she and this week’s guest appear in, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Then she and her guest and friend, Sam, jump into a conversation about reflection, introspection, and being intentional going into the new year.
Rachel pontificates about the nuances of values before jumping into a conversation with this week’s guest. Rachel and Dr. Colleen Stack discuss the brain and how it relates to all things sex, love, anxiety, and more!