107 | Doing Relationships Your Own Damn Way with Janel Vitale

Witnessing Janel step into life and relationships as the most true version of herself has been an inspiration. Janel believes that when we customize our relationships to fit our authentic needs and desires, not social expectations, we create emotional intimacy—which is real relationship security. When we open to be the most true versions of ourselves we are more likely to stay in relationships that empower us to grow with us as we evolve. In this conversation we discuss dropping the conditioning of society, letting go of what we are told sex and relationships "should" look like and stepping into courage to become who you truly want to be in life and love. In this episode we discussed: Janel's journey hiking the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail and what she learned about life, love, and herself on the journey Unlearning myths about sex and relationships that aren't serving you Overcoming fear and shame in intimate relationships Designing your own relationship that truly fits you and whoever you're with, regardless of social convention Unconventional types of relationships that work What jealousy really means when it comes up in your relationships Coming out of the closet as who you really are and how Janel navigated becoming more of her true self despite fears of what others would think Janel's TikTok videos that led to 230k+ followers there Empowering the youth to create relationships that fit who they truly are Relationship tips during the times of Covid-19   Links in this episode: 9 Examples of Unconventional Relationships that Work   Stay in Touch with Janel: Website TikTok Instagram   Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Patreon Instagram Facebook Group   Janel Vitale is a coach for shame-free relationships and sexual empowerment. Though based in the San Francisco Bay Area, her message has a wide national reach through her TikTok channel. Her passion is empowering people to overcome shame and fear in their intimate relationships to create the deep connection and fulfilling sex they crave. An expert in emotional intelligence and vulnerable communication, holds a BA in Communication from the University of Southern California and a sex & relationship coaching certification from the Somatica Institute. You can find her on TikTok, IG and YouTube @lovewithjanel and her website is lovewithjanel.com.