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Sexuality · Kristin Birdwell

Sex, Drugs, & Soul

by Kristin Birdwell

Sex, Drugs, & Soul is a podcast about intimacy, sexuality, relationships, tantra, psychedelics, spirituality, and what it means to feel fully alive. Hosted by best-selling author and intimacy mentor Kristin Birdwell, the show explores what happens when we stop performing, shed the shame and conditioning, and start connecting more deeply with our partners, our bodies, our desires, and ourselves. Welcome to a space where the sacred gets spicy, the growth gets real, and self-discovery comes with a side of mischief. Kristin is a playful professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound, which means very little is off-limits around here. We talk sex, love, desire, altered states, relationships, healing, embodiment, spirituality, and the weird, wild shit that happens when you start questioning everything you were told you should want. Expect vulnerable conversations, sensual explorations, unexpected wisdom, inappropriate laughter, aaaand the occasional existential crisis. Kristin brings raw stories and unfiltered conversations with experts, fellow seekers, sensual enthusiasts, and pleasure revolutionaries who aren’t interested in living numb, disconnected, or politely half-alive. Because you can look wildly successful on the outside and still be starving for deeper intimacy, better sex, real connection, more pleasure, and a life that actually feels as good as it looks. So if you’re ready to drop the shoulds, rewrite the scripts you inherited, get a little more honest about what you want, and become wildly turned on by your own life… Come play. Less performing... more connecting, pleasure, & aliveness.

Latest episodes

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Hot Take: Casual Sex Isn’t Casual | Helena Herndon on Sexual Energy, Intimacy, & Surrender

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! Is casual sex really casual? Helena Herndon is back on Sex, Drugs & Soul, and this time we’re going deeper into sexual e

Sep 26
1 h 18 min

Hot Take: Casual Sex Isn’t Casual | Helena Herndon on Sexual Energy, Intimacy, & Surrender

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! Is casual sex really casual? Helena Herndon is back on Sex, Drugs & Soul, and this time we’re going deeper into sexual e

Sep 26
1 h 18 min

When Your Desires Don’t Match | Amanda Dames on Kink, Trust, & Intimacy

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! What happens when you love your partner deeply but your desires don’t quite match? Amanda Dames, the Kink Consultant, ce

Sep 15
48 min

Sex, Drugs, & Soul: Where Taboo Meets Transformation

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! Sex, Drugs, & Soul is where intimacy, desire, spirituality, sexuality, and the beautifully messy art of being human colli

Aug 31
3 min

Mushrooms, Memes, & Meaning | James McCrae on Creativity, Purpose, & Being Human

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! What happens when you’ve gotten pretty damn good at achieving but start wondering if success and fulfillment are actually

Aug 30
59 min

Ecstasy for Couples: Can MDMA Transform Trauma, Sex, & Intimacy? | Jonathan Robinson

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! What happens when fear gets turned down and couples finally say the things they've been afraid to say? Jonathan Rob

Aug 16
43 min

Vulva Portraits, Womb Wisdom, & Reclaiming Female Pleasure | Khadoma Colomby

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! What happens when a woman stops viewing her body through everyone else’s eyes and begins seeing herself as art? In this

Aug 11
43 min

From Submissive to Dominatrix | Temptress Pixie on BDSM, Pegging, & Power Exchange

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! This week, I chat with Temptress Pixie, erotic writer, kink educator, dominatrix, and open relationship expert, to explor

Jul 18
51 min

Why Toxic Relationships Feel Addictive | Love, Lust, & Dopamine with C.R. Herro

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! This episode is brought to you by... tacos & tequila. 🤪 After a couple of anejos, addiction therapist C.R. Herro joins m

Jul 3
1 h 13 min

Sexual Vitality, Nervous System Regulation, & Existential Kink | Dr. Veda

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! This week, I'm joined by Dr. Veda, acupuncturist, frequency medicine practitioner, pleasure pioneer, host of Quantum

Jun 21
1 h 16 min

The Truth About Ayahuasca: Psychedelic Trauma, Nervous System, & Integration | Francesca Barone

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! On this pod, I chat with Francesca Barone for one of the most unexpectedly grounding conversations around psychedelics an

Jun 3
1 h 02 min

Sober Sex, Psychedelics, & Finding Bliss in the Ordinary | Amy Edwards

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! Amy Edwards and I start this episode discussing the most Austin way possible to meet someone… at a pussy casting workshop

May 20
59 min

He Was Arrested One Block Away: Surviving Assault & DNA Justice | Ashley Spence

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! Ashley Spence is the founder of the DNA Justice Project, the author of Silent Witness: How DNA Uncovered the Truth and Em

May 5
1 h 00 min

Low Libido After Motherhood: Hormones, Intimacy, & A Sex Dungeon | Alexa Bowditch

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! Alexa Bowditch gets into what happens to a relationship when life hits hard... loss, motherhood, hormone imbalances, and

Apr 21
1 h 11 min

Shibari as Ritual: Japanese Rope Bondage, Power, & Erotic Healing | Rina Trevi

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! "It's the difference between fast food and a more refined meal. You can have a kinky fantasy and just scratch the it

Apr 7
49 min

Why You Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners | Attachment Styles with Genell Gorman

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! Your childhood doesn’t disappear when you start dating...it gets activated. In this episode of Sex, Drugs, & Soul, I am

Mar 24
1 h 00 min

What Is a Play Party? Consent, Boundaries, & Asking for What You Want | Dennis Hull

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! “Real power is speaking your desire without being attached to the outcome.” What if the real power isn’t getting what yo

Feb 17
58 min

Trauma, Attachment, & The Body: When Survival Is No Longer the Only Goal | Will Rezin

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! "Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness. The salvation, then,

Feb 10
55 min

Are Your Desires How God Speaks to You? Tantra, Surrender & Manifestation with Leola

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! “The longer you stay on the wrong train, the more expensive it is to get home.” In this episode, I sit down with Leola,

Feb 3
57 min

Feminine Energy After Burnout | Desire, Intuition, & Embodiment with Mayra Leen

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! In this episode of Sex, Drugs, & Soul, I sit down with Mayra Leen, author, hypnotherapist, and priestess, for a conversat

Jan 19
1 h 06 min

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I love to listen to this woman and her guests!! First of all, the topics are not your typical get-well self-improvement wisdom, rather they are unique and profound reflexions rooted not only in the emotional, but in the spiritual, metaphysical, sensual, playful parts of your psyche. They make me think about things in unique ways, literally making me pause to digest realizations, and they do it in a humorous, playful way. Plus there's the kinky, sexy elements to it! I feel like I am reminded I have permission to feel what I feel and not be ashamed of what I desire. Plus, Kristin's playful energy is infectious to no end!!!

Sr. Stripes · Feb 2026

Honest, witty, and full of soul, this podcast is a must-listen. The host of ‘Sex, Drugs & Soul’ brings real talk and humor to life’s messy moments. Perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and a bit of heartfelt wisdom in their ears.

Lelee1414 · Jan 2026

Sex, Drugs, & Soul blends spirituality, sexuality, healing, and real-life truth with heart, humor, and depth. A powerful listen for anyone craving deeper conversations that wake you up and open you.

nellieb1rd · Jan 2026

"Sex, Drugs, and Soul" by Kirsten Birdwell is a must-listen podcast that offers an educational and respectful exploration of essential and often taboo aspects of human experience. With a focus on sexual health, relationships, and personal growth, Kirsten creates a safe space for open and honest conversations that demystify and destigmatize these topics. The podcast features real stories and expert insights, fostering a supportive community and encouraging personal empowerment. Although it covers mature themes, its informative and inclusive approach makes it suitable for mature audiences, including young adults with parental guidance, providing a valuable resource for understanding oneself and navigating complex issues.

EP_LLC · Jul 2024

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