The Pussy Project

Rachel Wilson welcomes Heidi Roth for a deeply honest and vulnerable conversation about body image, hysterectomy, and what it means to learn how to feel at home in your body again.Heidi is a medical records specialist with over a decade of experience in healthcare, and a woman whose life has been shaped by resilience, self-discovery, and a commitment to finding her voice. From working as a preschool teacher to a travel agent, Heidi’s path has always centered around helping others but her most meaningful work has been the journey of learning to accept and care for herself.Together, Rachel and Heidi explore the lifelong impact of body image, from childhood experiences of shame to the complex emotional layers that follow major medical interventions like hysterectomy and weight loss surgery. Heidi shares candidly about navigating hormonal changes, intimacy challenges, and the disconnect that can happen between physical transformation and internal healing.They also dive into marriage, desire, and the reality of maintaining intimacy when your relationship with your body feels uncertain. Through humor, raw storytelling, and real-life reflection, this episode sheds light on the often-unspoken struggles many women face and the small but powerful steps toward reconnection.From diet culture at age ten to redefining what intimacy looks like today, this conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t linear and that learning to love your body is a lifelong, evolving process.

Rachel Wilson welcomes Dana Pierce and Cate Gaffney for an honest, playful, and deeply empowering conversation about menopause, pleasure, sexuality, and what it means to reclaim the power of the feminine body later in life.Dana and Cate are both coaches who guide women in reconnecting with their bodies, breaking through internal limits, and rediscovering pleasure as a powerful tool for transformation. Dana works with women navigating major life transitions and becoming the self-authors of their own lives, while Cate helps women break through internal ceilings using somatic practices, breathwork, and hypnosis to bring pleasure back as a sacred source.Together, Rachel, Dana, and Cate dive into their personal menopause journeys—from perimenopause symptoms and hot flashes to the cultural stigma and lack of education surrounding this major life transition. They explore how menopause can be reframed not as a decline, but as a powerful threshold into deeper self-knowledge, confidence, and erotic awakening.The conversation also moves into topics many women aren’t taught to talk about openly: changing bodies, evolving sexuality, vaginal dryness, discovering new pleasure points, and how intimacy can actually improve with age when women feel empowered to communicate their desires and prioritize their own pleasure.Along the way, they discuss everything from hormone testing and lifestyle shifts to sensual awareness, empty nesting, aging in a youth-obsessed culture, and why choosing pleasure might be one of the most powerful acts of rebellion available to women.This episode is candid, funny, and deeply affirming—a reminder that menopause isn’t the end of a woman’s vitality, but often the beginning of her most liberated and erotic chapter yet.Connect with Dana:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danapiercemagicConnect with Cate:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh.categ

Rachel Wilson welcomes Rebecca Akat for a rich, insightful conversation about feminine embodiment, menstrual cycle wisdom, and what becomes possible when women reconnect with the power of their womb.Rebecca is the founder of Blume Womb and a menstrual cycle and feminine embodiment coach who helps women understand their cycles, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with their bodies in a deeper, more sensual way. After years of burnout and disconnection from her own femininity, Rebecca began exploring menstrual cycle awareness and womb-centered living, an experience that radically transformed her relationship with her body and became the foundation of her work.Together, Rachel and Rebecca explore the four phases of the menstrual cycle, the hormonal shifts that influence mood, libido, creativity, and productivity, and why the luteal phase might reveal truths we often ignore. They also dive into the connection between sensuality, oxytocin, and nervous system regulation, why cycle syncing shouldn’t be another rigid wellness checklist, and how embracing pleasure and presence can actually support hormonal balance.From ovulation energy and texting your ex to the power of rest during your bleed, this episode blends science, humor, and embodied wisdom to remind women that their cycle isn’t a problem to fix but a rhythm to understand and work with.Connect with Rebecca:Website: https://www.blumewomb.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blumewombEmail: [email protected]

Rachel Wilson welcomes Ellie Moore for a grounded, honest, and empowering conversation about hormone healing, inner seasons, and what happens when a woman stops fighting her cycle and starts trusting it.A menstrual health educator, Ellie blends evidence-based hormone education with holistic practices to help women move from frustration and “hormone chaos” to embodied self-trust. She shares her personal journey from pill confusion and period shame to discovering menstrual cycle awareness as a foundation for deeper pleasure, clarity, and nervous system regulation.Together, Rachel and Ellie unpack the truth about hormonal birth control, the myth of “regulating” your hormones, and what your period blood is actually telling you about your health. They explore the four inner seasons of the cycle, why estrogen can feel intoxicating, how progesterone brings razor-sharp clarity, and why PMS might be less about being dramatic and more about being honest.Connect with Ellie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliemoore_menstrualcoachEmail: [email protected]

Rachel Wilson welcomes Yella Werder for an intimate, wise, and deeply honest conversation on marriage, sex addiction, feminine power, and the long road to sacred intimacy. Married for decades and seasoned by both devotion and betrayal, Yella shares candidly about her experience of sex and love addiction, the affair that nearly broke her marriage, and the spiritual recovery that ultimately transformed it.Together, Rachel and Yella explore the difference between pleasure and power, manipulation and sovereignty, and what it means to reclaim ownership of your body after a lifetime of shame and taboo. Yella speaks openly about discovering orgasm later in life, learning to communicate desire inside a long-term partnership, and how true intimacy required her to merge her heart and her sexuality, no longer allowing one without the other.They also dive into menopause, religious roots, patriarchal conditioning, and the cultural silencing of women’s bodies. From clitoral anatomy to sacred devotion, this conversation weaves humor, heartbreak, and hard-won wisdom into a powerful reflection on what becomes possible when a woman finally says: this pussy is mine.Vulnerable, provocative, and deeply affirming, this episode invites listeners to slow down, speak up, and trust that healing even inside long-term marriage is possible.

Rachel Wilson welcomes Sheila Shupe, Pleasure Coach, retreat leader, and master connector, for a bold and expansive conversation on feminine leadership, erotic embodiment, cyclical power, and building new structures for women. After 20 years in education, Sheila followed an unexpected calling into pleasure work and has since devoted herself to creating transformational women’s events and retreats that connect women through the power of the erotic.Drawing from her mentorship with Regena Tomashauer (Mama Gena) and her own lived experience of reinvention, Sheila shares why pleasure is not indulgent but essential — and why embodiment and erotic life force are necessary for women to expand into their full power. Together, Rachel and Sheila explore cyclical leadership in a linear world, motherhood and raising daughters with body awareness, the tension between structure and flow, and what it means to become a pussy-led businesswoman in an emerging and often unsupported industry.Sheila speaks candidly about her vision to build institutional-level support for women in coaching and erotic work — spaces where women can be held financially, structurally, and communally as they expand. At the heart of her work is a deep gift for seeing women’s light and creating environments where vulnerability, weirdness, and authenticity are fully embraced.Playful, visionary, and deeply affirming, this conversation invites listeners to listen to their bodies, trust their inner knowing, and imagine a future where pleasure, community, and feminine power are not fringe — but foundational.Learn more about Sheila’s work:sheilaeshupe.cominstagram.com/sheilaeshupe

Rachel Wilson welcomes Shannon Hoveler, registered nurse turned functional nutritionist, for a grounded, expansive conversation on women’s health, burnout, hormones, and the feminine way of healing. Drawing from her personal journey with debilitating periods, digestive issues, and burnout—as well as her clinical and functional training—Shannon shares why so many women feel dismissed, exhausted, and disconnected from their bodies, and how healing begins when women stop pushing and start listening.Together, Rachel and Shannon explore menstrual health, cycle syncing, functional lab testing, stress and the nervous system, trauma and energy work, and why rest, pleasure, and self-prioritization are essential for women’s wellbeing. Honest, compassionate, and deeply validating, this conversation invites listeners to release hustle-based healing, reconnect with their bodies, and trust that feeling good in a woman’s body is possible.Learn more about Shannon’s work:the-journey-wellness.cominstagram.com/the.journey.wellnesssubstack.com/@thejourneywellness

Rachel Wilson welcomes Danielle, certified sexologist, sex coach, and licensed Big Pussy Energy (BPE) instructor, for an open, unfiltered conversation on pleasure, sexual shame, and reclaiming desire. Drawing from her personal journey and professional work as a self-described “slutty sexpert,” Danielle shares how prioritizing pleasure transformed her life—and how shame keeps so many people disconnected from their bodies and wants.Together, Rachel and Danielle explore sexual identity, STIs, hot-monogamy, embodied pleasure, and why so many adults are navigating sex without education, permission, or joy. Grounded in honesty, humor, and radical self-acceptance, the conversation invites listeners to release shame, embrace curiosity, and reconnect with pleasure as a vital part of being human.Learn more about Danielle’s work:chrysaliscoach.biz | instagram.com/chrysaliscoach.bizbigpussyenergy.co/licensed-instructors

Rachel Wilson welcomes Michelle, founder and CEO of Hygiene Hero, for an honest and embodied conversation on menopause, intimacy, and the frustration many women experience as their bodies change with age. Drawing from her personal health journey and decades in clean beauty, Michelle shares how gaps in women’s wellness inspired her to create solutions centered on pleasure, safety, and self-trust.Together, Rachel and Michelle explore menopause, vaginal dryness, desire, and why traditional sexual wellness products often fail women—especially those 35+ and beyond. Grounded in education, compassion, and embodied awareness, the conversation honors women’s pleasure as essential at every stage of life.Learn more about Michelle’s work:hygiene-hero.com | instagram.com/thehygieneherofacebook.com/iloveHygieneHeroUse code RACHELWILSON for 15% off Hygiene Hero products.

Rachel Wilson and Sophie Luxton explore embodiment, truth, and desire as pathways to deeper self-connection. Sophie shares insights from her work guiding women back into their bodies through sensual movement, ritual, and presence, while reflecting on how embodied awareness can unlock clarity, authenticity, and personal power. Together, they examine what it means to listen to the body, trust desire, and harness sensual energy as a force for transformation in life, relationships, and self-expression.Learn more about Sophie’s work:sophieluxton.com | instagram.com/juicysophieluxtonfacebook.com/p/Sophie-Luxton-710000510/

In Part 2 of this conversation, Rachel Wilson and Barbara Katsnelson explore grief through the lens of embodiment, surrender, and feminine leadership. Rachel reflects on supporting her brother through hospice and end-of-life care, sharing how releasing control allowed her to access love, clarity, and presence in the midst of profound loss. Guided by Barbara’s somatic perspective, the episode examines how grief moves through the body, how power can emerge through surrender, and what it means to hold someone through death with truth, compassion, and unwavering presence. Learn more about Barbara’s work:theawarenessmuse.com | instagram.com/theawarenessmuseyoutube.com/@Theawarenessmuse

Rachel Wilson steps into the guest seat as Barbara Katsnelson guides a reflective conversation on grief, bodily memory, and early lived experiences. Rachel shares insights on the loss of her brother and explores how innocence, power dynamics, and unspoken moments can shape self-trust and adult intimacy. Guided by Barbara’s lens of embodied awareness and somatic listening, the conversation centers on compassion, presence, and honoring the body’s wisdom as a pathway toward integration and healing.Learn more about Barbara’s work:theawarenessmuse.com | instagram.com/theawarenessmuseyoutube.com/@Theawarenessmuse

Rachel Wilson welcomed Jessie Belle to the podcast to explore her journey through womanhood, from early period stories to postpartum healing and the transformation of becoming a mother. Jessie shared insights from her background in environmental science and her passion for women’s health, touching on themes of hormones, birth, intuition, and the interplay between science and spirituality. Key highlights included Jessie’s experience with childbirth and breastfeeding, her reflections on hormonal birth control and immune compatibility, and the profound brain rewiring that occurs in motherhood, revealing how cycles, embodiment, and maternal identity shape a woman’s evolution.

Rachel Wilson welcomed Brittini Burton to the podcast to discuss her journey as the founder of Big P Energy and a guide in sensual embodiment. Brittni shared insights from her practice, including her work supporting women in reconnecting with their bodies, cultivating pleasure, and embodying feminine power. The conversation touched on themes of self-discovery, intimacy, ritual, and empowerment. Key highlights included Brittni’s approach to somatic awareness, her techniques for exploring pleasure and presence, and the ways in which transformation can be experienced and honored through body-based practice, self-trust, and guided movement.

Rachel Wilson welcomed Zala Pušnik to the podcast to discuss her journey as a midwife, healer, and guide in embodied presence. Zala shared insights from her WonderWorks practice, including her work supporting birthing people, guiding one-on-one transformation sessions, and leading retreats that reconnect people with their bodies, breath, and intuitive wisdom. The conversation touched on themes of personal empowerment, ritual, trauma healing, and the sacredness of birth, both literal and symbolic. Key highlights included Zala’s approach to embodied presence, her techniques for reconnecting with inner strength, and the ways in which transformation can be held and honored through breath, touch, and mindful guidance.

Rachel Wilson welcomed Michelle Lee (Ahnuusha) to the podcast and discussed Michelle Lee's chosen name, Ahnuusha, which means "one who brings shakti to earth" and aligns with their mission of "bringing heaven to earth." Michelle Lee shared their 27 years of work with Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island, including founding a life-skills and healing program for First Nations youth, and their current one-on-one work with adult clients, including Indigenous women. Both Rachel Wilson and Michelle Lee are participants in the Leadership Mastermind with Regina Thomas Hour, which led to a discussion on the significance of discussing sexuality and the importance of self-pleasure education over societal norms focusing on the pleasure of others. Michelle Lee detailed the Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony, a tantric experience focusing on the yoni and connecting five orgasmic points (K-spot, G-spot, P-spot, cervix, and A-spot) to the elements, as a means of processing trauma and alchemizing energy for restoration and empowerment. The key talking points included the Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony, the pursuit of freedom through pleasure and intuition, and Michelle Lee’s work with Indigenous peoples.

In this episode, Rachel Wilson sits down with Jordan Norman to explore the profound connections between women’s health, fertility awareness, and living in alignment with your body. They dive into Jordan’s personal journey from corporate life to full-time yoga and Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) coaching, discussing how trauma, SIBO, recurrent BV, and menstrual cycle awareness shaped her approach. From navigating holistic reproductive health to practical strategies for connecting with your cycle, this conversation is a candid, empowering guide to understanding your body, reclaiming your intuition, and embracing feminine vitality.

In this episode, Rachel Wilson sits down with Elizabeth Marth to explore the deep connections between our childhoods, mother-daughter relationships, and the way we experience pleasure as adults. They dive into how early family dynamics shape our sense of safety, sexuality, and self-love, and how somatic therapy, shadow work, and intentional rituals can help reclaim our bodies and desires. From tantra retreats to everyday pleasure practices, this conversation is a candid, empowering guide to honoring yourself and your feminine energy.

Join Rachel and special guest Nicole Jardim, women’s hormone expert and fertility coach, as they dive into the intricate connection between hormones, menstrual cycles, and overall well-being. Nicole shares her journey into hormone health, what inspired her to help women reclaim their cycles, and how understanding hormonal patterns can transform fertility, energy, mood, and libido. Together they explore how stress, lifestyle, and environmental factors impact the body, practical ways to balance hormones naturally, and why self-awareness is essential for lasting health. You won’t want to miss this!

Join Rachel and special guest Julia Wells, pussy-based business coach and sex-positive entrepreneur, as they explore the transformative power of pleasure, sexual energy, and authenticity in business and life. Julia shares her journey from studying sex and relationship coaching to building a multiple seven-figure company, teaching others how to harness turn-on energy as a sustainable fuel for creativity, marketing, and leadership. Together they dive into the intersections of sexuality, trauma, and personal empowerment, how honoring your cycle and desires can shift your energy and productivity, and why embracing pleasure is key to thriving both personally and professionally. You won’t want to miss this!

Join Rachel and special guest Taresa Kenens, physical therapist at Synergy Manual Physical Therapy in Colorado Springs, as they explore the powerful connection between pelvic health, menstrual awareness, and body empowerment. Taresa shares her journey into pelvic floor physical therapy, what drew her to specialize in both women’s and men’s pelvic health, and how understanding the body can transform everyday life from sex and childbirth recovery to bladder control and core strength. Together they dive into how trauma, tension, and stress live in the body, practical ways to release it, and why compassionate care is key to true wellness. You won’t want to miss this!

Join Rachel and special guest Sheree Hannah, functional medicine nutritionist and women’s health coach, as they dive into the raw connection between hormones, body image, and pleasure. Sheree opens up about her journey with bulimia, medical gaslighting, and rebuilding her health after years on the pill, plus how strength training and cycle awareness became tools for healing. Together they unpack the shame around performative sex, the freedom of asking for what you want, and why joy (yes, even Cheetos and Diet Coke) is part of wellness. You won’t want to miss this! Connect with Sheree at www.shereehannahwellness.com or on IG @shereehannahwellness and make sure to mention this episode!

Join Rachel and special guest Zoe Anderson, gym owner, new mama, and cycle-syncing fitness coach, as they dive into the powerful connection between fitness, hormones, and pleasure. Zoe shares her journey from body image struggles to discovering performance-based training, and how syncing with her cycle reshaped her confidence, coaching, and recovery. Plus, a candid conversation on birth, postpartum healing, and reconnecting with sex and strength after motherhood. You won’t want to miss this! Connect with Zoe at www.thebarnfitnesscollective.com or on IG @thebarnfitnesscollective

Astrologer Dr. Stormie Grace joins Rachel to explore how astrology, feminine energy, and cycles intersect to guide us home to our bodies. From Venus as our personal pleasure map to the collective shift from hustle to healing, this episode is a cosmic permission slip to slow down, soften, and receive. We talk sex, marriage, perimenopause, sisterhood, embodiment, and why the feminine is rising (again)—this time, held in a masculine container. Raw, real, and richly insightful.

Join Rachel Wilson and Jess Mather as they explore the science and soul behind sustainable strength training and nutrition for women. Learn why muscle-building is your metabolism’s best friend, how to tune your workouts to your cycle, and why eating more—not less—can help you thrive. If you’re tired of dieting drama and ready for lasting change, this episode offers a fresh, feminist perspective.

What if your productivity, purpose, and peace of mind all hinged on understanding your natural rhythms? In this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Human Design expert Abbey Rae Wilson to explore how syncing your life with your cycle can unlock clarity, creativity, and confidence. Together, they unpack the four phases of the menstrual cycle as energetic blueprints and explore how different Human Design types interact with these hormonal shifts. They discuss the intuitive power of the luteal and menstrual phases, the importance of aligning business and dating decisions with your body’s wisdom, and how tuning into your cycle can become a gateway to nourishment, self-trust, and long-term vitality. Get your free reading from Abbey here:  https://www.abbeyraewilson.com, and tell her I sent you! 

In this episode, we explore the radical power of prioritizing pleasure to manifest abundance. Kassi Underwood, a master of metaphysical principles, explains why leaning into your feminine energy and cultivating joy is the ultimate magnetic force for attracting money, fulfilling relationships, and a life of ease. Learn actionable insights on overcoming the fear of receiving, trusting your desires, and making pleasure your non-negotiable priority. But before that, we of course talk about periods. Because...it's central to The Pussy Project! Please find Kassi at: kassiunderwood.com.

Join host Rachel Wilson for an intimate and insightful conversation with Stasha Washburn, the renowned Period Coach and author of "Bloody Brilliant Business." In this episode, Rachel and Stasha dive deep into the ongoing journey of navigating our menstrual cycles and hormonal shifts. Stasha candidly shares her personal experience with endometriosis, the pivotal role diet and cycle awareness played in managing her pain, and her current journey into perimenopause. They explore the evolution of libido through different life stages, the impact of hormonal birth control, and the spiritual and emotional shifts involved in reclaiming a positive relationship with our bodies. Whether you're curious about cycle syncing, struggling with endometriosis, or navigating the transitions of perimenopause, this episode offers valuable insights, practical wisdom, and a refreshing dose of honest conversation. Find Stasha at: https://theperiodcoach.com

In this powerful episode of The Pussy Project, Rachel Wilson and Dr. Lisa Jenks have a candid and inspiring conversation. They share early period memories and Lisa recounts the emotional impact of her hysterectomy. In a courageous segment, Lisa bravely details surviving a 12-hour sexual assault at age 21, her journey of resilience, and why she now celebrates the anniversary as a day of triumph. Lisa emphasizes that rape is violence, not sex, and stresses the importance of talking about trauma for healing. The episode concludes with Lisa's professional expertise, discussing vaginal rejuvenation and cosmetic vulva procedures offered at her med spa, reinforcing the empowerment found in making safe choices for one's body. This episode is a testament to strength, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Contact Lisa for her powerful story at: [email protected]

In this episode, join Rachel Wilson and Tara as they dive into a candid conversation about pleasure, personal growth, and unexpected insights from a "pussy-centric" retreat in Honduras. Tara, the guide of "Pleasure of the Primal Feminine" retreat, shares her journey with pleasure, its impact on relationships, and how it informs her business, Earth Tantra. Rachel opens up about her own post-retreat experiences, including an unusual itching sensation she wonders if is related to somatic release, and a significant realization about her own wholeness. The conversation explores the power of slowing down, the importance of foreplay in lovemaking, and the profound experience of a yoni viewing ceremony. Tara also discusses the concept of "compersion"—finding pleasure in others' joy—and the evolution of her business through aligning with personal well-being and natural rhythms. This episode is a journey of self-discovery, embracing vulnerability, and finding pleasure in all aspects of life. Find Tara at www.earthtantra.com.

Rachel sits down with Dr. Brita Mutti, a naturopathic doctor specializing in preventative medicine, women's health, and oncology. They explore the complexities of the female body, discussing everything from the realities of perimenopause and hormonal shifts to the profound impact of oxytocin on overall well-being. Brita shares her personal "pussy project" journey, challenging societal norms around sexual pleasure and highlighting the importance of self-discovery and communication. This conversation tackles medical gaslighting, the influence of pornography, and the "secret power" of a woman's pleasure, inspiring listeners to find joy and confidence in their bodies, regardless of age. Find Dr. Mutti at http://www.halsanaturopathic.com.

Join Rachel and special guest Eila Rain, a functional women's health practitioner, as they dive into the surprising truths about hormone balance, perimenopause, and how understanding your cycle can transform your life. Eila shares her personal journey from chronic period pain to vibrant health, revealing how nutrition, lifestyle, and even spiritual practices impact our hormonal well-being. Plus, a candid conversation about libido throughout the menstrual cycle. You won't want to miss this! Find Eila Rain at www.eilarain.com, and mention The Pussy Project!

What if having a pussy really is a project - one with no roadmap, lots of surprises, and zero HR support?Welcome to The Pussy Project, the podcast where we talk about all things pussy (yes, we said it) and laugh out loud while we’re at it.Hosted by Rachel Wilson - extrovert, deep feeler, and lifelong conversationalist - this show is a lighthearted deep dive into the very real experiences of having and loving a female body.From periods to pleasure, pelvic floor therapy to perimenopause, first tampons to sex after birth, nothing is too awkward or off-limits. Each episode features honest conversations with women (and the occasional man who loves them) about the messy, magical, maddening realities of being in a female body. It’s not a comedy show, but we will laugh. It’s not expert-led, but you will learn. And it’s definitely not about victimhood, but you will feel empowered.Whether you’re bleeding through your pants, syncing your cycle, exploring new toys, or navigating motherhood, menopause, or money - this is your permission slip to talk about it, laugh about it, and own every inch of your body’s story.Because let’s face it: having a pussy is a project. But it’s one worth showing up for.