253. Healing Through Connection with Andre Lazarus

253. Healing Through Connection with Andre Lazarus

Author: Rachel Maine January 19, 2026 Duration: 45:43
Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm so excited to finally welcome Andre Lazarus to the show. Andre is a somatic intimacy guide and a widely recognized voice in conversations around relationships, sexuality, and embodied connection, and his work brings such a grounded, compassionate perspective to intimacy. You may also recognize him from the UK series Virgin Island, where he helped reframe intimacy as something rooted in consent, curiosity, and connection. I have b...

Rachel Maine has spent years working as a sex coach and educator, and her work centers on a single, powerful idea: pleasure is a personal compass. In her Owning Your Sexual Self podcast, she translates that one-on-one guidance into candid conversations meant to dismantle shame and spark curiosity. This isn't a sterile lecture series; it's a lively, often hilarious, and consistently frank exploration of what it means to fully inhabit your body and desires. Episodes delve into the practicalities of sexual health and wellness, but also touch on the entrepreneurial and personal growth aspects of building a confident intimate life. You'll hear discussions that range from the physiological to the psychological, all filtered through a sex-positive perspective that celebrates individual experience. Rachel believes that understanding and claiming what brings you joy is a foundational form of self-improvement, as crucial as any fitness or business goal. So, expect real talk, the occasional swear word, and a refreshing lack of judgment. Tuning into this podcast is like getting thoughtful, actionable advice from a knowledgeable friend who isn't afraid to laugh at the absurdities along the way. It's about moving from uncertainty or silence into a place of informed, empowered choice.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Duration: 32:49
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Duration: 48:19
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222. Exploring New Paths to Pleasure with Susan Bratton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:39
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Duration: 41:11
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220. Parenting, Partnership & Pleasure with Dr. Holly Wood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:35
Hello everyone! I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Holly Wood to the podcast this week. Yes, her name is iconic, but so is the work she’s doing in the world of sex therapy. With a PhD in Human Sexuality and certifications as…
219. Optimizing Men's Sexual Health with Dr Anne Truong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:23
Hello! We're back for another Owning Your Sexual Self podcast episode! This week I'm super excited to have Dr Anne Truong here! Dr Anne Truong is a physician, speaker, and bestselling author specializing in men’s sexual…
218. Healing Unhealthy Sexual Patterns with Kendra King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:29
Hello, hello! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! Kendra King is a therapist specializing in sex and porn struggles, affair recovery, and sex therapy. With a background in mental heal…
217. Out of Control Sexual Behavior with Dr. Joe Kort [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week, Dr. Joe Kort who is a leading expert in male sexuality, LGBTQIA affirmative therapy, and out of control sexual behavior. With over…
216. Finding Love and Confidence in Your 40s with Jason Strongfeather [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:55
Hello, everyone! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m joined by sex and relationship coach Jason Strongfeather to talk about the common struggles women face in the dating…