Psych and the City

Sides and Mixed Orientation Marriages With Dr. Joe Kort

Sarah speaks with psychotherapist Dr. Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW about his 40-years long work with individuals and couples trying to strengthen their relationships. Dr Kort spec

I'm Glad We Don't Reuse Condoms Anymore: The History of Condoms

Sarah speaks to Dr. Kate Stephenson, a historian with a particular set of specialties - school uniforms, sex in Edinburgh, and condoms. Coined as the 'condom historian,'

Untie Your Tongue With Stella Harris

Sarah interviews Stella Harris, certified intimacy educator, sex coach, and author. Stella gives the 4-1-1 on how to ACTUALLY listen, hear, and be a safer person when it

No Fap! No Science!

Sarah speaks to Nicole Prause, PhD, an expert sexuality scientist and researcher. The two discuss the TRUTH aka the studies and science surrounding manosphere communities

Menstruation Nation: Period Basics

Sarah speaks with Tabitha, a South Dakota-based illustrator whose work focuses on menstruation. Through her work, she hopes to promote period positivity and awareness in

You're Either Treated As A Victim or a Criminal: Transforming Mental Health Care for Sex Workers

Sarah speaks with co-founder of the Equitable Care Certification, Soleil Merroir and poet-activist, Jenna Torres about the first ever curriculum for therapists created by

Open the Door to Your Pelvic Floor

Sarah speaks with Marysa Carter, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, PT who specializes in pelvic health and sex education. Let me answer your question before you finish.

Surrogate Partner Therapy: What It Is and How It Works With Andrew Heartman

Sarah speaks with Andrew Heartman, co-founder of the Surrogate Partner Collective and a surrogate partner for over 13 years. Often incorrectly referred to as 'sex surroga

LCSW Exam Prep: Margaret Mahler's Object Relations Theory

Come along as I do a quick recap of object relations theory in preparation for my LCSW exam. This rundown is short, sweet, and filled with rapproachement. I hope these au

LCSW Exam Prep: Freud’s Psychosexual Stages of Development

Studying for the LCSW exam continues. For the next few weeks, I will be doing short, solo episodes, covering a theory or framework used in social work and listed in the D

LCSW Exam Prep: Erikson’s 8 Psychosocial Stages of Development

I’m beginning to study for my LCSW exam! For the next few weeks, I will be doing short, solo episodes, covering a theory or framework used in social work and listed in th

Dissociation is Normal!...So is Healing. CPTSD and Dissociative Trauma Disorders, Part 2

Today is part two of the dive into Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Dissociative Trauma Disorders. Anne and Lexi, co-founders of Beauty After Bruises, a

Trauma Survivors are Creative Beyond Their Own Understanding: CPTSD and Dissociative Disorders Part 1

This episode serves as an initial dive into Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Dissociative Disorders. Sarah speaks with Anne and Lexi, co-founders of Bea

Let's Talk About Pipes, Baby

Sarah interviews Jim Duffy, harm reduction advocate and founder of Smoke Works - an organization that provides injection alternatives and safe smoking supplies to syringe

The Sex After Grief Episode With Joan Price

Horny after a partner dies? NORMAL. Body and emotional numbness? NORMAL. Completely lost or somewhere in between? NORMAL. THE advocate for ageless sexuality Joan Price, s

Clinic Play, Bondage, and Cross-Dressing, Oh My! Interview With Mistress Amanda Wildefyre

On this fine Monday, Sarah interviews Reb Holmberg, aka Mistress Amanda Wildefyre, about their work and journey as a professional dominatrix for over 30 years. This episo

Embodied and In Relation

After a little hiatus, Sarah speaks with Jordan Dann, psychoanalyst and relationship coach specializing in somatic therapy and couples therapy. Jordan and Sarah talk abou

Grief, Death, and Sex

Sarah and her friend, end-of-life doula Lucy, discuss - yep, you guessed it: grief, death, and sex. In this episode, Lucy shares about what exactly an end-of-life doula i

Growing Up Orthodox

Sarah speaks to her friend Shaina - one of nine siblings, who was born and raised in the Chabad Chassidic Orthodox Jewish world of Brooklyn, New York. Shaina educates Sar

Happy February: Abortions and Solo Polyamory

Sarah speaks with Saniyyah fellow sex educator, harm reductionist, abortion doula, and so much more on today's episode. Niyyah works as an abortion doula and shares some