Ep. 463: Sexual Energy, Manifestation & the Power of Trying Something New

Ep. 463: Sexual Energy, Manifestation & the Power of Trying Something New

Author: JJ Flizanes September 1, 2026 Duration: 27:47

What if simply allowing yourself to imagine something different could change the energy of your relationship—and your life—before you ever actually did anything?

In this episode, JJ Flizanes is joined once again by Doug Sandler for a candid continuation of their conversation about sexual chemistry, intimacy, desire, manifestation, and what has shifted dramatically in their relationship over the last 30 days.

And here's the surprising part: the biggest transformation didn't begin with an action. It began with an idea.

A sexual fantasy opened the door to conversations, anticipation, vulnerability, excitement, fear, and an entirely different energy between JJ and Doug. That experience became a real-life example of something JJ has taught for years through the Law of Attraction: if you want to experience a new reality, you have to begin accessing the thoughts, emotions, and energy of that reality before you have physical evidence that it exists.

JJ and Doug also explore a question most of us rarely stop to consider:

Who actually taught you how to have sex?

Most people receive very little education about sexual pleasure, communication, desire, or understanding their own bodies. Yet somehow, we're expected to enter relationships knowing what we want—and knowing how to give our partner what they want.

Doug shares openly about the male perspective, including performance anxiety, the pressure to know how to please your partner, and what happens when your partner doesn't necessarily know how to tell you what they want either.

JJ also explores the connection between sexual energy, creativity, relationships, manifestation, the nervous system, and physical health—and why sexual expression may be an important part of the bigger conversation about whole-person health.

This episode isn't simply about having more sex. It's about becoming curious about the parts of yourself you may never have explored, creating enough safety in a relationship to communicate honestly, and allowing yourself to try on a new possibility.

Because sometimes you don't have to know exactly where something is going. Giving yourself permission to imagine, explore, and try something new may be enough to shift your energy—and begin creating a completely different experience.

In This Episode:

  • How one fantasy changed the energy of JJ and Doug's relationship
  • Why anticipation and imagination can be incredibly powerful
  • How to use Law of Attraction to access a reality that doesn't exist yet
  • Why trying something new can change the way you think, feel, and behave
  • Why most adults were never actually taught how to have good sex
  • Sexual exploration and discovering what turns you on
  • Why your partner may not know how to tell you what they need
  • The pressure men can experience around sexual performance
  • How sexual dissatisfaction can affect the rest of a relationship
  • The connection between sexual energy, creativity, vitality, and health
  • Creating safety for honest conversations with your partner
  • Why these same principles can apply to sex, money, health, career, and other areas of your life

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Best selling author and empowerment strategist JJ Flizanes hosts Nutrition & Alternative Medicine, a space where the often rigid lines between conventional health advice and holistic practices begin to blur. Here, the conversation moves beyond simple diet plans to explore the interconnected systems of the body, with a particular focus on functional medicine and gut health as foundational elements. Each episode is built on the idea that true wellness requires looking at the whole person-physical, mental, and environmental. You’ll hear discussions that dive into the practicalities of gluten-free or paleo living, not as fleeting trends, but as potential tools for healing. The dialogue extends to the principles of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and homeopathy, examining how these ancient and alternative modalities can complement modern approaches to issues like hormone balance, sustainable weight management, and chronic fatigue. This isn't just about information; it's about translating that knowledge into actionable strategies for your own life. The podcast serves as a resource for anyone feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health messages, offering clarity and inspiration on everything from the food on your plate to the energy in your living space. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that empower you to take an active, informed role in your own well-being journey, discovering how alternative paths and nutritional wisdom can work together to foster lasting health.
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