Podcast: COVID (Mental) Survival Kit

This is a global traumatic event. Whether it’s affecting you a lot or a little, we aim to show you ways to think about risk, communication, and compassion while in the midst of this craziness and to adapt in order to thrive again.

095 – Stop, Listen, THEN Inspired Action – with Morgan, Shawn and Rebecca

RATED R: Language Rebecca and Shawn (original co-host of Pleasure Central Radio) are back together again to talk with Rebecca’s coach (and their mutual friend Morgan Oaks, in fact, the reason Shawn and Rebecca started inspiring each other). We talk about men’s leadership programs, rites of passage, the space we’ve created in our lives to…

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090 – How To Say I’m Sorry

RATED R: Language Rebecca and Wendy Newman are catching up after months of pandemic winter. We end up talking about apologizing and learning how to say I’m sorry with grace and an open, vulnerable heart. Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. My guest today was Wendy Newman. Today’s episode…

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087 – Opening Back Up, A Springtime Revival

RATED R: Language Eli and Rebecca share their excitement as their city slowly opens back up from the winter lockdown… Thanks for listening to ‘Pleasure Central Radio’ hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. My guest today was Eli. Technical production by me. I get significant creative feedback from my Beta listener’s group, for this episode, special…

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085 – #ArtTogetherNow

Rated R Rebecca talks about some of her own patterns and how she has found ways to create healthier versions of those patterns in order to live a healthier life, and healthier, happier relationships. “Come play with me and co-create our OWN form of Pleasure Central Radio #ArtTogetherNow!” – Rebecca If you’re down for this,…

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083 – Pleasure Famine: Coping with the Effects of 2020 and Beyond, with Sara and Rebecca

Pleasure Famine: Coping in 2020 and Beyond RATED PG: Describing difficult situations Rebecca & Sara talk about what has been missing in their lives during the pandemic, how they are coping, the apathy that creeps in when our lives’ story arcs feel so much smaller than they have been, social media and it’s effects, and…

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082 – Pleasure and Grief

RATED PG-13: For mild language and emotionally intense content Rebecca shares about grief and the importance of holding space for our own grief and the grief of others in order to get back to pleasure again.  Comment from an early listener: “You showed us how it should not be done when describing your mom’s funeral….

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074 – Rebecca has COVID-19 (and new sex toys!) with Wendy Newman

What is Rebecca doing to stay connected during quarantine?

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065 – A Bon Voyage to Raven & Jay, with Val D’Alessio playing Road Song, Plus Rebecca’s COVID Thriving Tips

A Bon Voyage to Raven & Jay, with Val D’Alessio playing Road Song, Plus Rebecca’s COVID Thriving Tips

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048 – Adjusting To What Works NOW

Girl on Girl Series, Rebecca & Wendy

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046 – There Is Always a Silver Lining, Rebecca & “Sam”

Responsible Optimism & The Immense Power Hidden Within “The Brutal Facts” (Particularly in time of COVID-19/Corona Virus)

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045 – #LoveInTheTimeOfCorona

Girl on Girl episode Series, with Wendy & Rebecca

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042 – Embodiment in the Age of Technological and Isolation, with Suzanne & Rebecca

Can Curiosity Save the Isolated Cat??

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041 – Take Your Safety With You, w/ Suzanne & Rebecca

Rated R Rebecca & Suzanne talk about polyvagal theory and polyamory, and share personal strategies for generating a feeling of safety in one’s body no matter what the situation is.  SHOWNOTES 5:30 – how do I know I’m feeling safe? How does…

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040 – Risk and Reward — How Good Can It Get?

Rated PG Rebecca & Suzanne discuss the risks inherent in relationships and in life and talk about ways to reframe risk.  ________ Subscribe to the Pleasure Central Radio email list to hear about new episodes as they are posted…   2:23…

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