In this episode James & I talk about how he used psychadelics to heal his left-brain dominant mind and connect to the Divine Feminine. He dives in to the history of psychadelics and the divine feminine, and he talks about how we can connect wit

GGU Team 4 Podcast Episode (Not an IMVCT Episode)

Jul 29th, 2021 41m 11s

This podcast episode is for a leadership class that I am taking with Golden Gate University, we cover aspects of changing organizations within the changing environment that exists within the business world. I will delete this episode from IMVCT

Chase Life with Kelly - Kelly Chase

Jun 30th, 2021 1h 6m

This week I interview Kelly Chase, life, business, and mindset coach who works with women to help them have a self-empowerment mindset. You may know Kelly from the Netflix show, Love is Blind, but her work with women and her journey of personal

We Need to Own Our Sh.t

Jun 23rd, 2021 15m 7s

Life update. Where has the podcast been?What's going on?Basically, I needed to own my sh.t before I could keep putting out new episodes. But guess what, here I am. Still owning my sh.t. Ready to jump back in, while taking care of myself at the

Women's Health - Dr. Erin Fix

May 4th, 2021 1h 17m

Season 3, Take 2? I would apologize for my absence and the lapse in episodes over the past couple of weeks - but I needed the time. Mental illness is a journey, right? Thanks for being patient with me while I figure it out!This week, Dr. Erin

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 7th, 2021 55m 9s

Welcome back Vagina Listeners! So excited to kick off season three - unfortunately with a sad topic. If you didn't know that an average of 5 children per day die as a result of child abuse or neglect, or how to prevent that, then you need to l

An Ode to THE V

Feb 10th, 2021 1h 1m

This week returning guest & my BFF, Leah, and I talk about the Vagina Monologues, how V (formerly Eve Ensler) opened up conversations about Vaginas everywhere, and how we need to transform feminism to become more diverse and inclusive. Please

Bonus

Red & Green Flags in Relationships

Feb 3rd, 2021 23m 38s

This week I do a mini episode on what to look for & what to avoid in relationships. We talk about red flags all the time, but what should we be looking for? Are there any of these you haven’t heard of? Comment below Join my Facebook support & c

Repeat After Me: I Love My Body

Jan 29th, 2021 30m 43s

This week is a solo episode! I talk about body positivity and shifting our perception of our bodies from negative to positive. Trust me - I know it's easier said than done, but it's important to know that you are worthy, strong, gorgeous, and y

Toxic Masculinity or Just a Toxic Dude? - Big Baby

Jan 19th, 2021 1h 17m

This week Adam Lee (AKA Big Baby the GOAT) joins me to talk about dating strong & successful women without feeling emasculated, supporting your partner & knowing what kind of support you need, toxic masculinity & what isn't, and mixed race dati

Sweaty as a Mother - Taylor Merritt

Jan 12th, 2021 49m 9s

Taylor, certified personal trainer & nutrition specialist, talks pre/postpartum fitness, debunks myths about exercise during pregnancy, and shares some tips to teaching kids healthy habits through action. We also talk a little bit about Montess

Reframing Negative Thoughts

Jan 5th, 2021 45m 59s

This week I talk about automatic negative thoughts and how to reframe them. I give a few ideas about transforming irrational thoughts into more realistic rational thoughts, self-compassion, breath work, and making these changes "automatic". I

Adoption Story - Hannah O'Brien

Dec 22nd, 2020 1h 10m

This week Hannah talks about being adopted at birth, terms in adoption, emotional struggles she has had, her separate relationship dynamics with her birth parents, and about her parents' support along the way. Hannah has her own podcast with h

Ain't No Hood Like Motherhood

Dec 15th, 2020 1h

This week I talk about motherhood! Specifically child birth, being a "bonus" mom, toddlers, teenagers, being a "good enough" parent, shame from social media, pelvic organ prolapse, and more. This episode is a lot "lighter" than the episodes of

I Am Not Oppressed - Rameen

Dec 8th, 2020 34m 15s

On this week's episode Rameen talks about and debunks myths in the Muslim religion and Islamic culture. She is a British born Muslim who's parents were born in Pakistan. Some of the myths she uncovers include forced marriage, head coverings, wo

Darfur Genocide

Dec 1st, 2020 51m 14s

This week Leah talks about gender based violence during the genocide taking place is Darfur, a region in Western Sudan. She touches on rape, psychological warfare, and how the government took part in the genocide. Leah works for an organization

The Measure of Any Society is How it Treats its Women and Girls

Nov 24th, 2020 47m 33s

This week I talk about global violence against women and how the COVID-19 pandemic has made the problem worse. November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women set by the United Nations (UN). The UN’s 16 Days

Mielle’s Story of Becoming a Gold Star Wife, a Single Mama, & Doing IVF

Nov 20th, 2020 1h 7m

Mielle Kerkhof shares her story of losing her husband, Brett, to a rare liver cancer while he was an active duty Marine. She became a single mother, and then went through IVF to have a second baby with her husband’s sperm. She also talks parent

Health Care Disparities & Intersectionality

Nov 13th, 2020 54m 15s

This week I talk about disparities women face in health care, and go a step further to talk about how women of color and trans people are affected on an even more significant level. “Ask Me About My Uterus: A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Wo

Season Two Trailer

Nov 13th, 2020 4m 19s

If you’re new here - If My Vagina Could Talk is a podcast showcasing women’s stories, focusing on issues affecting women and specifically allowing a safe place for women to speak and be heard. - Season two will feature more episodes than the fi

Mental Health: “Would You Mind Opening Up Your Ribcage?”

Oct 5th, 2020 57m 3s

I talk about my struggles with attachment, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, and struggling with suicidal thoughts. World Mental Health Day is October 10th. You are not alone! End the stigma. Get help if you need it, encourage othe

Female to Male Transgender Guest: “Where Do You Belong?”

Sep 29th, 2020 1h 28m

James talks about his journey transitioning from female to male, becoming his authentic self and living his truth. Joining the Marine Corps and realizing, despite his love for the country & the Corps, that he needed to put his mental health fir

Sex Work & Body Image: No Scars to Your Beautiful, We’re Stars & We’re Beautiful

Sep 22nd, 2020 1h 9m

Cheyenne talks about body image, body shaming, loving your body, and sex work. We talk about normalizing sex work and the sex industry, and the journey she’s been on into loving her body just the way it is.Title from “Scars to Your Beautiful” b

Toxic Masculinity: Won’t Be Caught Dead Lettin’ a Man Tell Me What I Should Do in My Bed

Sep 14th, 2020 1h 4m

Meech speaks with me about toxic masculinity, male culture, the notion of “boys don’t cry”, and the sex-shaming of women in society.Listen to his podcast “Extraordinary Thoughts for the Ordinary Mind” on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your

Reiki Healing & Connecting to Our Wombs: The Earth in One Being, Your Body the Queen

Sep 8th, 2020 1h 2m

Taylor talks about Reiki healing, our energy centers and chakras, how to heal them, and how to connect to our womb and femininity through our cycles.Title from “Shoe Yourself” by Ayla Nereo. Follow us on Instagram @ifmyvaginacouldtalk. Join our