Welcome to Room for Pleasure, a podcast that celebrates the many facets of pleasure and happiness. On each episode, I’m inviting special guests to share their personal stories and insights on everything from sex and relationships to self-care and personal growth. Whether you're looking for advice, inspiration, or just a good conversation, this is the place to be. So come on in and make yourself at home as we explore the joys of pleasure together.
We sat down with Berrak, a yoga teacher who’s just completed her prenatal yoga certification with @yogitones at @plantingseedsbirth.
We talk about her learnings and insights from this training such as how prenatal yoga can be a helpful tool for pregnant bodies, the power of feeling safe in our bodies, the magic of the pelvic floor, and the quiet power of slowing down.
22 Sept 2025
30. Leading Your Life Without Losing Your Joy
What does it really mean to lead your own life — and why does it sometimes feel so heavy? In this episode, we explore the paradox of self-leadership: the stress of carrying every responsibility and the quiet joy of living with autonomy, clarity, and flow.
You’ll hear about:
Why independence can both empower and exhaust us
How psychology explains the tension between freedom and overwhelm
The practices that help me shift leadership from duty into pleasure
References in this episode:
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky → Amazon link (https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Play-Game-Changing-Solution-When/dp/0525541934)
Self-Determination Theory (https://positivepsychology.com/self-determination-theory/) (Deci & Ryan)
What is Emotional Labour? (https://theconversation.com/what-is-emotional-labour-and-how-do-we-get-it-wrong-185773)
This isn’t about being “in charge” all the time — it’s about discovering the pleasure of leading with softness, strategy, and self-trust.
29 Aug 2025
Is It Real Joy, or Just Escapism in Disguise?
How do we know if we’re truly experiencing joy… or just escaping?
In this episode, I explore the fine line between real joy and avoidance. We’ll look at some fascinating research on how joy shapes us, the way “busyness” can become a form of distraction, and I’ll share some personal stories along the way.
A gentle invitation to reflect on where your joy really comes from.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Spotify
4.9 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
62
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
60
Contact Room for Pleasure
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Room for Pleasure?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
