117 | Midlife Intimacy Through A Male's Eyes with George Goulburn, Professional Male Companion

What can we learn about intimacy from a man who's spent years listening to women?I was curious to find out.My guest for this episode is George Goulburn, a professional male companion whose work has given him a rare opportunity to hear women speak openly about intimacy, desire, relationships and the stories they carry about themselves.He's only my second ever male guest on TURNED ON. Not because I was looking for a man's opinion on women, but because I was curious about the patterns he'd noticed, the conversations he'd had time and time again, and the perspectives he was willing to share that might help women see themselves - and their intimate experiences - a little differently.In this conversation, we explore:what has surprised him most after years of listening to womenSome of the stories women tell themselves about their bodies - and another, male, perspective to considerWhy communication is one of the most important ingredients for intimacyThe role safety, trust and slowing down can play in creating deeper connectionWhy uniqueness can be far more attractive than perfectionWhat helps women feel more comfortable in their own skinThe messages many women rarely hear - but perhaps need toThe one thing he'd love more men in midlife to understandWhether you're partnered, dating or happily single, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling a little more seen, a little more hopeful, and perhaps a little more curious.During our conversation, George mentions the film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, starring Emma Thompson.Connect with GeorgeWebsite: https://www.georgegoulburn.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgegoulburnofficial/If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to stay connected.✨ Visit www.pennyvandersluys.com to discover my coaching, online programs, offerings and the Wonder Women Club, or join my email community for inspiration and upcoming events.📸 Come and say hello on Instagram: @pennyvandersluys🎙️ If you're enjoying TURNED ON, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review. As an independent creator who hosts, produces and edits every episode, your support genuinely helps more women discover these conversations.