- 14
- Episodes
- 4
- Ratings
- 2024
- First episode
About Illuminaked™
Shedding light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. Hosted by author, public speaker, and business consultant M'Lisa Ellis, Illuminaked™ will explore these topics through expert guests, personal stories and firsthand experiences, and lessons learned through sex and dating. You are invited to get curious, challenge fear-based beliefs that have held you back from exploring your own sexuality, and create the sex life that's right for YOU. Ready? Let's get Illuminaked™.
- Publisher
- M'Lisa Ellis
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Apr 2024
- Latest episode
- 31 Jul 2024
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
31 Jul 2024
Shame-Free Sexuality and the Benefits of Masturbation with Danielle Bezalel, host of Sex Ed With DB
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Danielle Bezalel, also known as DB, from Sex Ed With DB! We discussed having a healthy relationship with your sexuality, the benefits of masturbation, and shame-free fantasies and boundaries. Learn more about DB's masturbation experiment by visiting www.sexedwithdb.com/magicwandexperiment (https://www.sexedwithdb.com/magicwandexperiment) Danielle Bezalel, MPH, aka DB (she/her/hers), is the Creator, Executive Producer, and Host of the Sex Ed with DB podcast, a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. Danielle earned a Master of Public Health with expertise in sexuality, sexual, and reproductive health from Columbia University. Danielle lives in Oakland, CA. Go to www.sexedwithdb.com (https://www.sexedwithdb.com) to learn more about the podcast and get discounts on DBs faves here. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sex Ed with DB on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked” —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
24 Jul 2024
Navigating Non-Monogamous Relationships with Jess Lynn, Licensed Therapist and Coach
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Lynn of Non-Monogamous Newbies! Jess shared the ins and outs of navigating a non-monogamous relationship, including jealousy, discomfort, communication, and more. Jess is a non-monogamy relationship coach and licensed therapist. After opening her previously monogamous relationship of six years, Jess quickly learned just how little information there was out there from professionals on how to navigate non-monogamy. Jess is passionate about helping those who are new to non-monogamy OR who have been practicing and find themselves lost, so that they can gain surer footing, dial in on their individual needs, and creating multiple meaningful connections and live their lives more authentically. Through her coaching program, she shares her knowledge and personal stories through the lens of a trained clinician, in hopes that others can reach relationship success and step into their authenticity! You can follow Jess on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nonmonogamous_newbies) @nonmonogamous_newbies as well as on her free Facebook Group of the same name. —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked” —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
18 Jul 2024
How Breath Work Can Help You Heal and Let Go with Teresa Trieb, founder of sheBREATH
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Teresa Trieb, founder and CEO of sheBREATH. Through breathwork services, Teresa specializes in helping her clients let go of trauma and other issues, manage anxiety and depression, and more. Teresa is a somatic breath therapist from Munich, Germany, as well as founder and CEO of her company sheBREATH where she helps others gain access to their subconscious mind, release trapped emotions and help rewire their brain through the power of transformational breathwork. Her personal success is having conquered her own panic attacks, anxiety and depression through breathwork. You can learn more from Teresa on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shebreath_official) as well as on her website, www.shebreath.com (https://www.shebreath.com). Be sure to use code ILLUMINAKED for 20% off any session or bundle of sessions with Teresa! —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
12 Jul 2024
Understanding Ethical Non-Monogamy with Jamie Walker, Walker Coaching
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Walker, Relationship Anarchist and Certified Coach, about ethical non-monogamy, what it actually means, and how it could be right for you! As an ICF Associate Certified Life and Mind Rebel™ Coach, Jamie helps her clients ease their minds so they can live from their hearts. Wildly in love with life and never one to shy from doing the inner work herself. As a transformational warrior, she helps cycle breakers reconnect to their authentic selves and gain the confidence to rewrite their own rules, and walk their life's purpose. You can reach Jamie at her website (https://walkercoaching.ca/) and you can also check out the Working With Your Emotions Workbook (https://walkercoaching.ca/store/p/working-with-your-emotions-workbook) (free with code ILLUMINAKED) to start getting in tune with your emotions and navigating your relationships more effectively for you! Be sure to follow Jamie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/walkerxoxo/), as well! Jamie also referenced the following article in this podcast about Relationship Anarchy (https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-is-relationship-anarchy). —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
26 Jun 2024
Manifesting Love and Dating Over Forty with Jeni Simas-Layte, The Intimacy Ally
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jeni Simas-Layte, The Intimacy Ally! Jeni shares her story of being thrown into dating in her forties, the struggles women face surrounding dating and sex, and why we need to stop saying ridiculous things like, "You're more likely to be hit by lightening than get married as a woman over forty!" I totally fell in love with Jeni during this episode and I know you will, too! Jeni Simas-Layte, The Intimacy Ally, is a certified Relationship, Intimacy & Sex Coach and Consultant and she not only provides 1:1 coaching for women (sorry fellas, must be accompanied by a partner at this time) and group coaching in person in Baltimore, MD but also virtually. She is also a special needs mom, former stage actor, writer, and homemaker. She incorporates her own life lessons about surviving sexual assault, parenting a non-verbal autistic son, and unlearning societal norms that affected her self-esteem and body image into her coaching and course work. You can follow her on social media @theintimacyally and subscribe at www.theintimacyally.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theintimacyally.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1719766693761971&usg=AOvVaw3r9XoKRwLnF_DisnNNLM3g) to never miss an update. Message her at theintimacyally@gmail.com (mailto:theintimacyally@gmail.com) for more information on coaching, consulting, and workshops on sexual wellness, relationship health, or autism parenting. Sign-up for Making Online Dating Magical can be accessed at https://subscribepage.io/aHVf1S (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://subscribepage.io/aHVf1S&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1719766693761971&usg=AOvVaw2309PzZ_L0-q2PTFEGGKr_) Her podcast Story Time with the Intimacy Ally is available on all platforms. Link to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7tiRgjrpz6MwKwvl2oY2?si=42442642994444ba (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/show/5f7tiRgjrpz6MwKwvl2oY2?si%3D42442642994444ba&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1719766693761971&usg=AOvVaw1sPb6LkoWEcTbr1rHavnTV) —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
29 May 2024
The Problem With Purity Culture, with Angela Griffith, The Christian Sexpert
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Angela Griffith, The Christian Sexpert! Angela shared the dangers of purity culture, why the Bible doesn't actually teach women that they can't deny their husband's of sex, and how we can protect ourselves against the negative, shaming effects of purity culture. Angela, The Christian Sexpert brings a unique blend of humor and education to the rarely discussed topic of sex in Christian marriage. She brings hope and healing to those damaged by toxic church teachings of purity culture and phrases like “Men need sex”. With a following of over 100k on TikTok, she is ready to challenge what you think you know about what sex and intimacy mean in marriage. While she comes at the topic of sex from a Christian worldview, about half of her followers are not of any particular faith, and find her unique take on sex and intimacy to be a refreshing change to the narrative you have probably heard before. To learn more from Angela, visit her website www.thechristiansexpert.com (https://www.thechristiansexpert.com/) and on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thechristians_xpert) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thechristiansexpert/). —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
9 May 2024
BDSM Can Actually Help Improve THIS?! With Jayden Aubryn, TISE Consulting and Therapy
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jayden Aubryn. Jayden (they/them) is a psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant that specializes in the holistic healing of complex trauma and relationships. They do this by using movement, art, music, and food to allow healing to be fun. Together, we discussed how BDSM can help improve communication skills and bring empowerment in unexpected ways! To learn more from Jayden, visit them on Instagram @tiseconsultingandtherapy (https://www.instagram.com/tiseconsultingandtherapy) as well as www.tiseconsultingandtherapy.com (https://www.tiseconsultingandtherapy.com) —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
30 Apr 2024
Confidence and Giving Value in Dating, with Dale Valor, Inner Game Coach
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dale Valor. Dale is a true self-made expert in dating and empowerment. Despite early challenges and heartbreaks, he turned to self-help and psychology to transform his life. In 2018, he began mentoring to empower others to find their dream partners. Dale discusses the importance of confidence when approaching partners and puts rejection into perspective! You can contact Dale by visiting his website (and getting the free gift!), https://www.freegiftfromdale.com/ Or find him on social media @dalevalormodernflirting (https://www.instagram.com/dalevalormodernflirting) or @dalevalor (https://www.tiktok.com@dalevalor) —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
26 Apr 2024
THAT'S How We Met?! Part 2 with Royal Ellis
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, M'Lisa's husband, Royal Ellis, joins us again to help share the story of how they met and what it took to form their relationship out of thin air. Be sure to check out tomorrow's episode for Part 2 of this story! —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
25 Apr 2024
THAT'S How We Met?! Part 1 with Royal Ellis
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, M'Lisa's husband, Royal Ellis, joins us again to help share the story of how they met and what it took to form their relationship out of thin air. Be sure to check out tomorrow's episode for Part 2 of this story! —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
19 Apr 2024
Communication in Neurodiverse Relationships with Bridgitte Green, AMFT, MA, M.Ed
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Bridgitte Green, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in neurodiverse relationships. Bridgitte shares common challenges that arise when one partner is neurodivergent while the other is neurotypical and the importance of communication and eliminating resentments in these relationships. Bridgitte Green is a therapist and coach working primarily with couples. However, Neurodivergent couples are her specialty. She offers coping skills and interventions that allow neurotypical and neurodivergent brains to begin to work together. She also works with individuals and specialize in trauma, which includes birth trauma and loss. Bridgitte's goal is to offer a safe and warm environment that will allow you to feel recognized as someone who deserves to be seen, heard, and respected. This is your time of thought and discovery. Bridgitte Green, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, 129568, MA, M.Ed. You can contact Bridgitte by visiting her website, https://www.neurodiverseempowerment.com/ Or via email at bridgittegreentherapy@gmail.com (mailto:bridgittegreentherapy@gmail.com) —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
16 Apr 2024
Release and Recover From Toxic Relationships with Samantha Gregory, the Self-Care Alchemist
Welcome to Illuminaked!💡 Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Samantha Gregory, The Self=Care Alchemist, and author of “No More Crumbs: 10 Steps to Release and Recover From Toxic Relationships”. We discussed what a toxic relationship is, the pressures organized religion can apply to dating, and why it’s okay to be in a relationship with yourself, too. You can contact Samantha by visiting her website, http://www.samanthagregory.com (http://www.samanthagregory.com) Samantha Gregory, also known as the ✨Self-Care Alchemist✨, is the founder of Blyss Life Co. She specializes in guiding high-performing women from states of burnout to bliss through radical self-care practices. Samantha is also the author of "No More Crumbs: 10 Steps to Release and Recover From Toxic Relationships," a book that guides individuals to break free from toxic relationships and build healthy ones which is an act of radical self-care. She shares her experiences and expertise as the host of The Blyssful Life Podcast and has made several media appearances including, Essence, New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, and ABC News. Samantha's personal journey, from being a burned-out, bankrupt, struggling baby mama to healing, hope, and happiness, informs her work, making her an authoritative figure in the realm of self-care and wellness. —— Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked Join the Waitlist (https://www.mlisaellis.com/sex-education-book-waitlist) for my upcoming book, “Sex Education: Lessons I’ve Learned From People I’ve F*cked”
11 Apr 2024
So How Does My Husband Feel About All This? with Royal Ellis
Welcome to Illuminaked™! Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. Hosted by author, public speaker, and business consultant, M'Lisa Ellis @mlisaellis (https://www.instagram.com/mlisaellis), Illuminaked™ will explore these topics through expert guests, personal stories and firsthand experiences, and lessons learned through sex and dating. You are invited to get curious, challenge fear-based beliefs that have held you back from exploring your own sexuality, and create the sex life that is right for YOU. Ready? Let's get Illuminaked™. In this episode, M'Lisa is joined by her husband, Royal Ellis, to discuss how he feels about her upcoming book, Sex Education: Lessons I've Learned From People I've F*cked! Please follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked
8 Apr 2024
Let's Get Illuminaked™!
Welcome to Illuminaked™! Where we shed light on dating, sex, and relationships to promote sexual empowerment and autonomy while challenging limiting beliefs and shame-based ideologies. Hosted by author, public speaker, and business consultant, M'Lisa Ellis @mlisaellis (https://www.instagram.com/mlisaellis), Illuminaked™ will explore these topics through expert guests, personal stories and firsthand experiences, and lessons learned through sex and dating. You are invited to get curious, challenge fear-based beliefs that have held you back from exploring your own sexuality, and create the sex life that is right for YOU. Ready? Let's get Illuminaked™. Please follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getilluminaked) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@getilluminaked) @getilluminaked
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