Show notes and transcripts for previous episodes of Sensual Self
Episode 74: How We Heal (with Alex Elle)
What does it mean to heal yourself? In this one, Ev’Yan speaks with author Alex Elle about the many layers, pains, and joys of being on a self-healing journey, in celebration of Alex’s new and bestselling book, How We Heal.
Episode 73: Moment of Sensuality (with Ev’Yan Whitney)
A trip down a sensual memory lane. In this one, Ev'Yan talks about some of their favorite moments of sensuality in 2022—from things that gave them gender euphoria to experiences that inspired full-body pleasure. Also, a little birthday celebration for something special.
Episode 72: Refusing Compulsory Sexuality (with Sherronda J. Brown)
Are you trying to be someone you're sexually not? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with asexual storyteller and author of 'Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture' Sherronda J Brown about the ways compulsory sexuality has shaped and harmed our sexualities.
Episode 71: A Consensual Relationship with Your Body (with Jonathan Mead)
Are you in a consensual relationship with your body? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Jonathan Mead, a body relationship and movement coach (and also Ev'Yan's partner) about what it means to be in a trusting, respectful relationship with your body.
Episode 70: Give Your Inner (or Actual) Child a Sex Positive Talk (with Melissa Carnagey)
How has your experience of your sexual self been shaped by what you grew up understanding (or not) about sex? In this one, Ev’Yan speaks with Melissa Carnagey (she/they) about what it means to raise sex positive kids
Episode 69: Slow Pleasure (with Euphemia Russell)
In this one, Ev’Yan speaks to Euphemia Russell (they/them) about the practice of slow pleasure—which is also the title of their bestselling book.
Episode 68: Who Is Wellness For? (with Fariha Róisín)
In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to poet, artist, and author, Fariha Roisin, about self-care, collective healing, wellness culture, and this question, "Who is wellness for?"—also the title of Fariha's soon-to-be-released book.
Episode 67: Sensual Sex Ed (with Goody Howard)
In this one, Ev’Yan speaks to sexologist and comprehensive sex educator, Goody Howard, about the importance of sex education, one that includes sensuality, body literacy, and human variance equity during a time when all of those things are being threatened.
Episode 66: How to Be a Sensual Man (with Maceo Paisley)
In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with artist, writer, and dancer Maceo Paisley about the many things that keep men from accessing and embracing their sensual selves.
Episode 65: To Be Young, Black, and Asexual (with Yasmin Benoit)
A deeper dive into the ace experience with asexual activist, Yasmin Benoit, who speaks about her work as an asexual educator and experience as a Black ace person.
Episode 64: Feed Your Erotic Imagination (sponsored by Dipsea)
How do feed your erotic imagination, especially when we’re living in such unsensual times? In this one, Ev’Yan’s in the studio solo to give some tips and tell some stories about how to nourish the sexual part of your sensuality.
Episode 63: Sensual As a Mother (with Shan Boodram)
How do you balance your sensual self with being a parent? And what would you teach your kids about sensuality and sexual agency? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with sexologist and educator, Shan Boodram, about what it's like for her to maintain her sensuality/sexuality as she is a parent for the first time.
Episode 62: Reflections & Feelings About 2021
How do you reclaim your sensuality? Ev’Yan and a few special guests answer this and other body-minded questions during this episode.
Episode 61: How to Reclaim Your Sensual Self (Live)
How do you reclaim your sensuality? Ev’Yan and a few special guests answer this and other body-minded questions during this episode.
Episode 60: “My Sensual Self is My Own”: A conversation with Ev’Yan Whitney
It’s finally here! Ev’Yan’s guided journal, Sensual Self, is out in stores today and to celebrate, they get interviewed by their partner, Jonathan, about their sensuality.
Episode 59: Decolonize Your Gender (with Dayna Lynn Nuckolls)
In this one, Ev’Yan speaks to Dayna Lynn Nuckolls (The People’s Oracle) about what it looks like to decolonize gender and why we probably need to decolonize ours.
Episode 58: How to Breathe Sensually (with Siedeh Foxie)
In this episode, Ev’Yan speaks with Siedeh Foxie—breathwork facilitator and intuitive guide—about the simple power of the breath and how to breathe in ways to connect you to your sensual body.
Episode 57: Intergenerational Pleasure (with Juju Bae)
Prioritizing our pleasure to heal and liberate our ancestors. In this one, Ev’Yan speaks with Juju Bae about intergenerational pleasure and what it looks like to honor the pleasure practices of our ancestors.
Episode 56: I’m Asexual, Not Broken (with Angela Chen)
What if it was okay that you don't want to have sex? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Angela Chen (author of Ace) about asexuality and ace liberation.
Episode 55: The Sensuality of Solitude (with Jordiana)
In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Jordi—artist, storyteller, facilitator, author—about what it looks like to intentionally carve out time to be alone, and what you can find when you create space to be quiet and listen to yourself.