Ep. 23 The Erotic Gaze: Awakening Your Erotic Wisdom

Send us Fan MailEnjoy this fascinating conversation with my guest Jessica Badonsky, Family Nurse Practitioner and erotic awareness coach with over 18 years in the wellness industry. In this episode, learn about the power of the erotic gaze formed at birth (based on the work of poet and theorist Audre Lorde), and how to tap into this often-dormant power to continually and authentically lead our most creative and fulfilling life! This discussion also dives into gender inequality, the roots of repressed sexuality and how to rethink and connect to your erotic power (it's not what you may think)!0:00    Welcome0:31    Introduction to Jessica3:37    Jessica's nursing background5:58    Health issues and life passages (death) that we don't talk about7:29    The cultural silence and pathology of sex and sexuality10:52  Sex is a quality-of-life issue, at end of life and for healing16:01  The work of Audre Lorde and erotic power21:10  Puritanism and the difference between privacy and secrecy24:08  Sexual feelings, shame and culture28:58  The starting point of the erotic gaze34:28  The erotic gaze – parents, children and when it’s missing38:06  Trauma, loss and DNA41:46  Reclaiming our erotic power50:46  Erotic Power / Audre Lorde56:16  Ways to tap into your erotic power1:02:59 The power of connection1:07:59 Awakening to your erotic energy1:10:26 Jessica’s resources1:13:44 ClosingJessica's links:privatepartsofwellness.comEmail InstagramFacebookMentions:Essay by Audre LordeBrought to you by:vonnesolis.com🆕 📣 Text Me Fan MailYou can now text me directly about any episode. I personally read your messages and respond with practical, grounded insight. While I can’t offer long back-and-forth exchanges, I may respond directly or address your question in a future episode.Your voice helps shape the conversation.Subscribe to the podcast! Share your favourite episodes! Connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.