SOULFRIEND RADIO
by Gaea Woods
Podcast & Radio Show. Frank, sensitive and light-hearted opinions on love, sex, and relationships in the 21st century. Host Gaea Woods is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. SOULFRIEND RADIO is sex-positive & LGBTQ affirmative. Send your love questions to: 213-54-LOVE-0
Episodes
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Episode 79 | Valentine's Day | Feb 14th 2019
Gaea Woods and comedy writer James Nelson discuss Valentines Day. Toxic Monogamy Culture. Cultural pressure around Valentines Day. Jame’s online dating profile and dating life. Arguing with people on dating apps. Sex injuries. Boundaries. Listeners feelings about Valentine's Day. Me time. Dog jokes.
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Episode 78 | Swingers Jack & Elaine
Gaea Woods interviews Jack & Elaine, an engaged couple who for the past many years have made swinging a part of their lifestyle. If you've ever been curious about the ins and outs of swinging (how to do it, what are some indications you might want to try it, what can go wrong et al...), give this...
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Episode 77: Co-Host Dr. Theodore Burns
Clinician, educator, and author Theodore Burns, Ph.D. joins Gaea Woods for a conversation about some of Theo’s many areas of interest and research including: social justice, sex-positive training in psychology, and sexuality as it impacts people of all genders, LGBTQ individuals, and folks with...
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Episode 76 | Linguistics and Love
Gaea Woods interviews professional love and relationship coach Lisa Young. Lisa holds an M.A. in Forensic Linguistics and was trained by America’s top forensic linguists, including the FBI linguist who broke the Unabomber case of the 1990’s. She has over 12 years experience working with...
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Episode 75 | Lifestyle Slave Interview Part 2 of 2
Gaea Woods interviews an anonymous male BDSM lifestyle slave. Comedy writer, James Nelson reads the part of the anonymous slave.
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Episode 74 | Lifestyle Slave Interview Part 1 of 2
Gaea Woods interviews an anonymous male BDSM lifestyle slave (Part 1 of 2). James Nelson reads the part of the anonymous slave.
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Episode 73 | What's My Thesis, Platonic Love | Aug 8th, 2018
Gaea Woods is a guest on the weekly research comedy podcast, What's My Thesis, hosted by artist Javier Proenza. We talk about how to make friends in Los Angeles, and how to maintain non-romantic intimate relationships. Is someone still your friend, if you haven't spoken in years? We discuss the...
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Episode 72 | James Nelson | July 11th, 2018
James Nelson and Gaea Woods discuss digital dilemmas and dating, including: Improving James’ Tinder profile. Our favorite opening lines to use on dating apps. Whether or not to block your ex boyfriend's father who follows you on Instagram. Anonymous female’s conflicted feelings about dating via...
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Episode 71 | Javier Proenza | June 13th, 2018
Javier Proenza (of the podcast What's My Thesis) and Gaea Woods discuss: From the Victorian era to present day: how dating has evolved in relation to technology. Courtship during the victorian era. Makeup home remedies. When courtship became dating. Unchaperoned dates in the 1920’s. How the 18th...
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Episode 70 | DomCon | May 23rd, 2018
Gaea Woods goes to DomCon, The World's Premier Professional and Lifestyle Domination Convention. The mission of the convention is to: "bring a better understanding of BDSM in The Adult Alternative Lifestyle and to bring together those in the BDSM, Leather, Fetish and Professional Communities to...
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Episode 69 | Sasha Spielberg | April 25th, 2018
Musician Sasha Spielberg, aka Buzzy Lee, and Gaea Woods discuss: Our actual nightmares from the night before. We brainstorm ideas with a live caller about his roommate’s cat. Sasha tells us about: her new EP for her pop project, Buzzy Lee; her masterful Australian accent, and an emergency trip to...
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Episode 68 | Brenda Davies | March 28, 2018
Gaea Woods and sex positive, Christian Vlogger, Brenda Davies of the YouTube Channel ‘God Is Grey’ discuss: religion and sex. Davies’ YouTube channel where she shares about her personal experiences with religion and sex, and spreads a sex positive message to her Christian audience. Sex ed in the...
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Episode 67 | Isabella Sinclaire | March 14th, 2018
Professional Dominatrix, Mistress Isabella Sinclaire and Gaea Woods discuss: Isabella’s career as a dominatrix for past 25 years. Bullwhips. Early days of BDSM to now. All things Sub and Dom. What to do if you’re a sexual submissive type, and are married to a sexually submissive type. Sexual...
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Episode 66 | James Nelson | Feb 28th, 2018
James Nelson and Gaea Woods discuss: How to tell someone you’re dating that you’re sexually inexperienced. James and I discuss our worst first dates. Coveting other people’s girlfriends. What’s better, to have a set type or fluid preferences? Making sense of closure post breakup. Being grumpy…
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Episode 65 | Tierney Finster | Feb 14th, 2018
Sex journalist, Model / Actress Tierney Finster and Gaea Woods discuss: Valentine’s Day. Tierney’s writing for Mel Magazine, including an ongoing series about men’s most intimate proclivities called “That’s My Fetish;” (think cakesitting, and cigarette smoking). Learning about masculine sexuality...
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Episode 64 | Paige Elkington | Jan 24th, 2018
Paige Elkington and Gaea Woods discuss: The Women’s March in LA. International dating woes. Anonymous asks about the best way to end a codependent relationship. Times up movement. Sex on the first date. Hooking up with your exes. Valentine’s Day. Gift ideas for a writer who likes coffee, cats…
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Episode 63 | Sexy Holiday Gift Guide | Dec 13th, 2017
Welcome to the first annual Sexy Holiday Gift Guide! In conjunction with Episode 63, I visited some of my favorite shops around Los Angeles, including adult entertainment store The Pleasure Chest in West Hollywood and British luxury lingerie retailer, Agent Provocateur. If you're anything like…
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Episode 62 | Samuel Muglia | Nov 8th, 2017
Samuel Muglia and Gaea Woods discuss: mainstream kink. The aesthetic origins of BDSM. 50 Shades of Grey. Sex-negative assumptions and stereotypes about BDSM. Choker necklaces. Trending of the unicorn. Whether or not to read "bodice ripper" erotic historical romance novels written by your mother....
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Episode 61 | Co-Host Whits N Giggles | Oct 25th, 2017
Very special sex/love crossover episode. Shelley Holcomb & Whitney Gibson of the sex talk show Whits N Giggles (on Kchung Radio), and Gaea Woods discuss: self disclosure. Being real. Anonymous male asks how to give his girlfriend an orgasm during sex. A woman whose boyfriend can feel her IUD…
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Episode 60 | Samuel Muglia | Oct 11th, 2017
Samuel Muglia and Gaea Woods. SADLY (!) KChung Radio's server crashed mid episode, so only 2 fragments of the show were recovered. The full episode, including Sam’s incredible story of love and woe in Los Angeles, will only ever be heard in its entirety by our precious live listeners. Recovered...
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Episode 59 | James Nelson | Sept 27th, 2017
James Nelson and I discuss: James' online dating life. The logistics of winking; whether or not it is always a come on to wink at someone. An anonymous woman asks why men are scared of saying “I love you.” Anonymous asks what to do when you have snooped your boyfriend's Instagram activity and…
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Episode 58 | Co-host Sammy Loren | Aug 30th, 2017
Sammy Loren and I discuss: Love Vs. Romance. Nietzsche. Tips for a 32-year-old woman who is entering into an open relationship with her current boyfriend of 2 years. The popularization and normalization of polyamory. Nabokov quotes. The politics of texting when you’re newly dating someone, and…
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Episode 57 | Lorenzo Alvarez & James Nelson | Aug 16th, 2017
Lorenzo Alvarez, James Nelson and I discuss: Connotations of the words: ‘desire’ and ‘commitment.’ Intermittent texting. Anonymous female 28 is confused by the intermittent text messages from a guy she recently started dating. An anonymous woman is exhausted by the guy she's dating who “wants to...
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Episode 56 | Margie Schnibbe | July 19th, 2017
Pornographer and multidisciplinary artist Margie Schnibbe & I discuss: Her alias Vena Virago. How she got started making adult films. Alt porn. Promoting sex positivity and women embracing sexual pleasure. Margie’s casting process: what types of body shapes and sizes she looks for in her films....
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Episode 55 | James Nelson | July 5th, 2017
James Nelson and I discuss: body and pubic hair grooming for men. A woman in her twenties wonders if her boyfriend’s communication will improve, or if she is being overly optimistic about his ability to change. An anonymous female is worried that the guy she just started dating has not had a long...
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Episode 54 | Amber Sterling | June 21st, 2017
In this "mashup" episode, Amber Sterling and I discuss: How to know if you have found "the one." In laws not getting along with your significant other. Dating someone who "is great" but who doesn't match who you had in mind for your "dream man." Finding closure post breakup. Feeling like you are...
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Episode 53 | Maxim Ludwig | May 24th, 2017
Maxim Ludwig and I discuss: our first breakups. Max tells us about losing his virginity. Getting back together after breaking ups: good idea or, the worst idea. Whether relationships should be mostly laughing, sex and being supportive of one another. A man asks about deciding when to leave a...
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Episode 52 | Sam Johnson | May 10th, 2017
Sam Johnson and I discuss interpreting signs to gauge someone's level of interest in you after a first date. A man in his twenties asks about dating a woman who he feels is acting hot and cold towards him. First date recaps. Setting monetary limits for dating someone. Dating fatigue. Whether or…
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Episode 51 | Kern Haug | April 12th, 2017
Kern Haug and I discuss different ways to meet potential loves; how he and I met our past or present loves. Dropping items in grocery stores to meet people. Opening communication opportunities. Kern tells us an adventurous story of meeting friend in a rowboat. I read a listener submitted story by...
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Episode 50 | Vanessa Bellafiore, Lorenzo Alvarez + James Nelson | March 1st, 2017
Vanessa Bellafiore, Lorenzo Alvarez, James Nelson and I discuss their experiences on the dating app Hater. What's the best way to end a casual relationship. How to determine if you're dating someone casually (eg just sleeping together), or if it's more datey. What it's like to be the person who...
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Episode 49 | James Nelson | Feb 15th, 2017
James and I discuss our post Valentine's Day feelings & Valentine's Day in general. The dating app Hater that matches you with people based on what you hate. James tells us about his experiences on Tinder and Bumble. James tells us about a sexual encounter that landed he and his partner in the…
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Episode 48 | Patrick Woods | Feb 1st, 2017
In a special father daughter edition of SOULFRIEND, my father, Patrick Woods and I discuss: whether my birth was planned. I test Patrick on his knowledge of my love life. We discuss slang that "the kids" are using these days - my father tells us what he thinks the following terms mean: Smashing,...
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Episode 47 | Natalie Krim | Jan 18th, 2017
Natalie Krim and I discuss: her beautiful, erotic drawings. The boundaries of modern friendships and getting jealous of your SO’s platonic friends. Discussing previous relationships with your current partner. Managing your family's expectations of your love life, when you have a different set of...
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Episode 46 | Emma Barrera | Jan 4th, 2017
A festive 'Home For The Holidays' episode, my original SOULFRIEND co-creator and co-host, Emma Barrera and I recap what it’s been like to do the show for the past two years (!!). We also discuss: how sometimes doing your best is good and sometimes it’s shitty. Letting go. Revenge. How life gets...
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Episode 45 | Paige Elkington | Dec 21st, 2016
Paige Elkington and I discuss what it's like to model for Playboy (she's in the Dec. issue). Seeing people you dated in High School when you go home for the holidays. Gift ideas under $100. for your bf. Puling out. Jealousy in relationships. Deciding who to date when you're interested in multiple...
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Episode 44 | Cassie Cobb | Dec 7th, 2016
Cassie Cobb and I discuss gift ideas for someone you have been dating for 4 months. Dumping ppl before the holidays so you don't have to buy them gifts. Instant relationship turnoffs. Common green flags in relationships. Being grumpy in relationships. Managing stress so you don't take out your…
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Episode 43 | Joey Serxner | Nov 23rd, 2016
Joey Serxner and I discuss: morning hikes. Instant turnoff animals. Accepting cats on a cat to cat basis. Love languages, (FYI Joey's is French). What does Joey think is yummy for women's fashion. When is it appropriate to invite your significant other home for the holidays...what factors are...
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Episode 42 | Mells Bells | Nov 9th, 2016
Mells bells and I discuss her written work for a dating website in which she describes her grocery store flirting attempt. Bad online dates. Good music to set the mood. Thoughts about relationships (rebounds) after long term relationships: is it better to feel sad alone or engage in casual...
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Episode 41 | Dreams | Oct 26th, 2016
Voice memos of my dreams related to sexual behavior, expression and arousal, love & relationships. A Window into my unconscious mind.
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Episode 40 | Hadas | Oct 12th, 2016
Hadas and I discuss transgender vocabulary. How to talk to women. Getting out of bad dates. When it's ok to follow someone you're dating on Instagram. Dating after breakups/rebounds. Ideas for getting into bdsm & kink. Dating someone who puts a lot of faith into psychics and astrology (when you...
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Episode 39 | Omeed Boghraty | Sep 28th, 2016
Omeed Boghraty and I discuss who should kill bugs in a relationship between a man and a woman. How long you should stay in a relationship if the sex is just eh. Farting in relationships. Online dating recommendations for men looking for semi serious relationships. How long you can date someone...
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Episode 38 | Jackie Simon | Sep 14th, 2016
Jackie Simon and I discuss Jackie’s conversation with Andy from the meditation app Headspace. Tips for getting laid in LA. Sleeping with people with ugly personalities. Ways to hit on acquaintances and get out of the friend zone. Tips on flirting and getting dates for shy girls. Exposure therapy...
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Episode 37 | Kristy Baltezore | Aug 31st, 2016
Kristy Baltezore and I discuss: Bangs. Eros and the psyche - expanding the definition of eros beyond a purely sexual description. Men expressing their feelings. Beyonce & Jay Z - if we lose respect for Beyonce if she stays with Jay Z after he cheats on her? Whether it’s better to wait to see...
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Episode 36 | Compilation | Aug 19th, 2016
A compilation of the last 5 minutes of episodes 16-27. Episodes co-hosts & highlights include: 16: voice memos of my dreams about relationships/love/dating. Christy Roberts and I discuss Botox. Emma Barrera and I discuss fantasy, fear and age differences in relationships. Kristy Baltezore and I...
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Episode 35 | Best of first 15 episodes | July 22nd, 2016
A Best of compilation of the first 15 episodes of SOULFRIEND RADIO. Some of the co-hosts and material discussed include: Emma Barrera and I introduce the show, discuss hand jobs and talk to our first ever caller about sharing feelings in new relationships. Music from artist Charlie White (from…
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Episode 34 | Sam Johnson | June 22nd, 2016
Sam Johnson and I discuss: Sam rescuing a baby hummingbird, aka Bill. Baby hummingbird’s eating habits. Sam’s cat Liv. Sam and I play the game I made up called: “Traits You Like In People You Date That Are Like Traits Your Parents Possess.” My dad’s amazing fashion and what his clothes say about...
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Episode 33 | Lucy Lord Campana | June 8th, 2016
Lucy Lord Campana and I discuss: hot politicians.* deactivating your online dating accounts. Niche dating apps such as The League & Trek Passions. Guys asking for your number then not contacting you. Sexual differences in relationships. Spending quality time with your significant other.…
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Episode 32 | Zach Sherwin | May 25th, 2016
Zach Sherwin and I discuss: Embarrassing things we've done on dates. Things we've tried on dates that haven't worked out. Whether ageism is worse in LA than in other cities. Women dating younger men. Balancing work and real world tasks with the often overwhelming excitement of being in a...
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Episode 31 | Luna | May 11th, 2016
Luna and I discuss: Her impressions of LA after recently moving here from Nashville. Prince's ambiguous sexuality. Disappointments in relationships. How to respond when your friend sleeps with someone you're sleeping with (and are interested in). Not recycling dick. Women asking men out. Woman's...
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Episode 30 | Kate Edwards | April 27th, 2016
Dating expert & professional matchmaker Kate Edwards and I discuss: tech-enabled matchmaking, dating algorithms, approximate timelines for finding "the one." The pros of having a dating coach and/or a professional wing woman. Top things men are looking for when dating women. Top things woman are...
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Podcast & Radio Show. Frank, sensitive and light-hearted opinions on love, sex, and relationships in the 21st century. Host Gaea Woods is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. SOULFRIEND RADIO is sex-positive & LGBTQ affirmative. Send your love questions to: 213-54-LOVE-0
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