The Purple Passion Project-Intimacy & Sex Podcast for Midlife & Beyond

00:00 — Introduction: Meet Lacey Bond02:04 — What Is Purity Culture? A Crash Course22:04 — How Religious Trauma Shows Up in Your Sex Life34:01 — How to Unfuck Yourself: The Healing Process43:58 — Second Adolescence, BDSM & Reclaiming Your IdentityWhat did the church teach you about sex? If your answer involves shame, silence, and a long list of rules about what you were not allowed to do with your own body — this episode is for you.Dr. Stacy Friedman — clinical sexologist and certified sex coach — sits down with Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey), a Certified Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Coach and purity culture survivor, for a bold, no-shame sexologist talk about how religious trauma shapes our sexuality and what healing actually looks like on the other side.In this episode you will learn:• What purity culture actually is — and the messages it sends about sex, desire, and your body• Why female desire was erased from religious education entirely — and what that silence costs women• How religious trauma and sexual repression show up as freeze responses, shame spirals, and dysfunction in adult relationships• What “second adolescence” means and why it’s a real, necessary part of the deconstruction journey• How BDSM — built on consent, communication, and self-knowledge — can be a powerful path to healing for purity culture survivors🎁 FREE OFFER FOR LISTENERS: Book a free 30-minute education call with Lacey at www.IntimacyLacey.comGuest Bio — Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey)🔥 Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey) is a Certified Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Coach and an adult sex, consent, and BDSM educator based in Los Angeles. She’s dedicated to helping people heal — or as she likes to say, unfuck themselves — from Purity Culture, building healthy relationships with other people and developing awesome, shame-free sexuality.✨ Lacey lived the quintessential Purity Culture experience: raised in the Evangelical church through youth group, Bible study, and Christian school, she graduated from Biola University and was even featured in the 2015 documentary Give Me Sex Jesus. She’s here to tell you that every single one of us can heal — and unfuck ourselves — from it.📲 Instagram & TikTok: @intimacylacey🌐 Website: www.IntimacyLacey.com📧 Email: lacey@intimacylacey.comHost Bio — Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨ Everything you need is one click away: 👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman🔥 Vibe Tribe — private midlife community, live sessions, courses, try free for a week. 📖 Pleasure Playbooks — step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. 💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅 Free 15-min consult. 🎁 Free PDF: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed — drstacyfriedman.com 👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.#PurityCulture #ReligiousTrauma #SexHealing #SexCoach #Sexologist #IntimacyCoach #PurityCultureSurvivor #Deconstruction #ShameFree #SexPositive #ThePurplePassionProject #DrStacyFriedman #FemaleDesire #BDSM #SexualLiberation #ReligiousAbuse #SecondAdolescence #SexAndReligion

In this bold and unfiltered episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sexologist sits down with Miss Nicole Brooke for a raw sexologist talk conversation about sex, confidence, desire, and what happens when a woman stops performing for approval and starts choosing herself.Nicole shares how dance became the gateway to reclaiming her sensuality, how her experiences in the sex industry reshaped her understanding of power and boundaries, and why access to your body is never the same as intimacy. Together, they explore dating standards, sexual confidence, and the freedomthat comes when women stop over-giving to feel wanted.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why sensual confidence starts in the body, not the mind• How women confuse desire with validation — and how to stop• What sex work reveals about boundaries, power, and choice• Why “being available” often kills attraction and self-respect• How to raise your dating and sexual standards without guilt or apology• What it really means to choose yourself in sex, dating, and intimacyMiss Nicole Brooke is a women’s empowerment leader, professional dancer, and coach with a background in education, psychology, and coaching.After more than a decade of dancing and dating in Spain, Nicole reclaimed her sensuality through movement, which ultimately led her into the sex industry.She has worked as an exotic dancer and as a legal courtesan at Sheri’s Ranch.Nicole is the creator of Find Your Sexy®, now housed inside Sexy Sunday School, her modern house of wisdom focused on confidence, pleasure, dating, and self-leadership.Website: https://beacons.ai/missnicolebrookeInstagram: @missnicolebrookeDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨Everything you need is one click away:🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.📖Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.🎁 Free PDF's: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) and many more! Grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com under FREE SEX TIPS👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

Mismatched libido is incredibly common — but most coupleshandle it with pressure, silence, or frustration. 😬In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with intimacy coach Dan Purcell to unpack the truth behind “duty sex,” desire discrepancies, and what actually helps couples reconnect. They explore why different sex drives don’t mean something is broken, how obligation quietly kills desire, and practical ways to rebuild spark without forcing it.This conversation is real, relatable, and packed with tools couples can actually use. 💜What You’ll Learn• Why mismatched libido is normal in long-term relationships• How “duty sex” slowly drains emotional & sexual connection• The difference between low desire and blocked desire• Practical ways to close the desire gap without shame• Why playfulness is one of the most powerful intimacy tools• What a realistic “desire comeback” actually looks likeGuest Bio ✨Dan Purcell is a sex and intimacy coach dedicated to helping married couples build and maintain sexually vibrant, emotionally connected relationships. He is the Founder of Get Your Marriage On and the creator of the apps Intimately Us and Just Between Us, tools designed to help couples strengthen communication, increase connection, and bring more playfulness into their intimate lives.For over six years, Dan has coached couples through mismatched desire, intimacy challenges, and communication breakdowns — helping partners move from obligation and pressure to authentic, chosen intimacy.🔗 Website & social links: getyourmarriageon.com📱 Apps: Intimately Us & Just Between UsHost Bio 💜Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blendingexpertise, humor, and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨ Everything you need is one click away:🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.🎁Free PDF: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Laurie Handlers to explore boundaries as the foundation for extraordinary intimacy, why your best sex might still be ahead of you, and how to create desire that doesn't fade—even after decades together.Laurie shares her journey of finding her soulmate at 67, breaks down the 3-step boundary formula that transforms relationships, and explains why couples are "endangered" and what it takes to save them.What You'll Learn:• Why finding love at 67 taught Laurie what she didn't know at 27• The 3-step boundary formula that makes intimacy hotter• How people-pleasing kills desire and what to do instead• Why couples are going extinct and how to become extraordinary• What Tantra actually is (beyond the marathon sex myth)• How sexuality becomes a portal to healing• One 5-minute practice to reconnect tonight• Why your best sexual years might still be ahead of youGuest BioLaurie Handlers is a bestselling author, international retreat leader, and relationship visionary with over 40 years of experience in sacred sexuality, empowerment, and transformational education. Featured in the New York Times and on Bloomberg Canada, she's spoken before thousands and been a guest on countless podcasts, summits, and media platforms.As host of two long-running podcasts—Tantra Cafe and Sex and Happiness (15 years!)—Laurie has spent decades challenging taboos and inspiring embodied self-love through humor, honesty, and deep wisdom.Her current passion? Saving couples from extinction. After finding the love of her life at 67, she now teaches singles and couples how to attract, ignite, and sustain extraordinary love.📖 Author of:• Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy (International Bestseller)• Sex & Happiness Over 60: It Only Gets Better!🎓 Lead Facilitator for the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) since 2008🌐 Website: lauriehandlers.com📧 Email: laurie@butterflyworkshops.com🎁 FREE Download: lauriehandlers.comInstagram: @laurie.handlersHost BioDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.✨ Stay connected!💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) at drstacyfriedman.com💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy consult at drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get your FREE bottle here:https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

In this deeply honest episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Veronica Lynn Clark to explore what intimacy looks like after trauma—and how healing the body can reopen the door to pleasure. This conversation moves from safety and self-trust to embodiment, sensuality, and ultimately reclaiming orgasm without pressure or performance.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your desire, or your pleasure, this episode will remind you that healing and arousal are not opposites—they’re partners.In This Episode, you’ll Learn: • Why emotional safety is the foundation of sexual confidence• How trauma lives in the body—and how to gently reconnect• The role of embodiment in rebuilding intimacy• Why orgasm is not about performance but presence• How partners can support healing without trying to “fix” it• Practical first steps toward reclaiming sensuality and self-trust👩‍💼 Guest Bio & LinksVeronica Lynn Clark is a trailblazer in personal transformation, intimacy empowerment, and somatic healing. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped countless individuals reclaim their power, heal from trauma, and embrace lives of authenticity and purpose.A certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Intimacy Coach, and Transformational Speaker, Veronica is known for her ability to demystify complex emotional and relational dynamics, offering practical tools for healing and self-discovery. Her programs blend deep compassion with embodied expertise, creating transformative spaces where individuals feel safe to explore vulnerability and step into their fullest selves.Veronica is the creator of Body Temple Sensuality Training for Women and The One Human Experience, both global programs bridging embodiment, intimacy, and emotional intelligence. She also hosts the Liberate Your Orgasm Podcast and is the author of To Be Aligned and S.E.X. Boss. Her retreats and workshops—featured at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa—integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and energy work to support holistic transformation.Website: www.veronicalynnclark.com/intimacy/coachingInstagram: @veronicalclarkPodcast: Liberate Your Orgasmhttps://www.veronicalynnclark.com/better-sex-less-drama-book-series💜 Host BioDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.✨ Stay connected!💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic

In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacysits down with psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Laurie Singer to talk all things fetishes, desire, and neurodivergence. From the psychology behind why fetishes develop to how neurodivergent individuals often experience desire differently, this candid and compassionate conversationexplores the beauty of misunderstood pleasure. Laurie opens up about her decades of clinical experience, her book "You’re Not Crazy," and why education and empathy are essential for a healthy, shame-free approach to sexuality.Whether you’re curious, kinky, or simply craving more understanding—this episode brings insight, humor, and heart to a topic that deserves both.Laurie Singer is a licensed Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who heads Laurie Singer Behavioral Services inCamarillo, CA. For over 20 years, she has integrated Behavioral and Cognitive therapy strategies to support both children and adults facing mental health challenges. Her first book, "You’re Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes," invites readers inside the therapy room to better understandtheir own behaviors and emotions. She’s currently completing her second book, focusing on resilience and endurance as a decorated athlete. Laurie is passionate about educating people on sexuality, neurodiversity, and emotional well-being.🌐 Website: https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSingerBehavioral📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie__singerDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real,and seriously empowering.✨ Stay connected!💜Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed(But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com💋Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottlehere: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic. [00:00:00] Introduction to Purple Passion Project[00:01:10] Guest introduction: Laurie Singer[00:02:29] Laurie’s background and path to psychotherapy[00:05:33] Fetishes and neurodivergence[00:08:46] Case studies on behavioral challenges[00:18:55] Understanding desires in neurodivergent individuals[00:25:32] Navigating fetishes in relationships[00:35:16] Managing compulsive behaviors and masturbation[00:45:34] Support, education, and "You're Not Crazy"[00:51:57] Final thoughts and host outreach

Menopause and midlife changes don’t just affect the body; they affect desire, intimacy, confidence, and connection. In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Shannon Chavez, licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and clinical sexologist, for an honest conversation about sex and hormones in midlife.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How menopause impacts desire, arousal, and painful sex• Why body changes can affect confidence and intimacy• How men experience aging through erectile and hormone changes• Why these shifts are normal and more common than people think• How couples can talk about these changes without shame or blame• Ways partners can support each other and stay connectedThis episode is about normalizing midlife changes and learning how intimacy can evolve instead of disappearing.________________________________________👩‍⚕️Guest BioDr. Shannon Chavez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, certified sex coach, and clinical sexologist with over two decades of experience. She specializes in sexual wellness, intimacy and relationship coaching, and attachment-based psychotherapy. Her holistic approach blends sex education, psychotherapy, and somatic practices to help individuals and couples reconnect to pleasure and emotional closeness.She has been featured in The New York Times, GQ, and Cosmopolitan and is a sought-after speaker and educator.Instagram: @drshannonchavezFree pleasure guides are available through her website.________________________________________🎙️Host BioStacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and empowering. Her motto: My passion is to help you create yours.✨Stay connected beyond the show✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman for tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.💜Looking for a supplement that supports blood flow and sexual health? Check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement.Get your FREE bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but an opening?In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Sheryl, a 55-year-old single mom and business owner who redefined her life and relationships after years of monogamy. Just before turning 50, Sheryl stepped into the BDSM lifestyle and later incorporated swinging—discovering not just freedom, but a deeply committed partnership rooted in trust, communication, and consent.Sheryl shares her journey through marriage, divorce, widowhood, and dating, how she shifted her mindset around monogamy, and what it really looks like to balance parenting, work, privacy, and pleasure. Together, they challenge the myth that BDSM and swinging are about cheating or deviance, and instead show how intentional agreements and consent can strengthen connection.Topics Covered:• Moving from monogamy into BDSM and swinging• Midlife sexual awakening and mindset shifts• Talking to a partner about opening the relationship• Consent, safety, and privacy in the lifestyle• Body confidence and representation in BDSM spaces• Balancing parenting, work, and adult connection• Breaking myths about cheating and deviance________________________________________🎧 Guest Bio – Sheryl is a 55-year-old single mom, business owner, and woman who fully embraced her midlife awakening. After experiencing marriage, divorce, widowhood, and dating, she entered the BDSM lifestyle just before turning 50, where she unexpectedly found not only her passion, but her life partner. She met her partner at her third-ever BDSM party, and together they’ve built a committed, playful, and deeply connected relationship that also includes the swing lifestyle.As a full-figured woman and single parent to a teenage son, Sheryl openly shares the realities of balancing work, parenting, privacy, and an alternative lifestyle. She’s passionate about challenging misconceptions that BDSM and swinging are about cheating or deviance, and instead highlights the role of consent, trust, and communication. Her belief is simple: midlife isn’t the end—it’s where freedom begins.Her username on Fetlife: Leo_Sher, and on SDC it is WickedandLeoHost Bio – Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.💜 Bonus for your health + pleasure:If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement that supports circulation, energy, and sexual wellness.👉 Get your FREE bottle of FLOW here:https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

Board Certified Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach, and Pleasure Educator Jennifer Marie Summers joins Dr. Stacy to turn up the heat on low desire, spicing things up, and life after monogamy. From tackling jealousy in poly relationships to building agreements that actually deepen intimacy, Jennifer keeps it real with humor, fire, and no-filter fun.💜 Topics include:- Why low libido isn’t the end of intimacy—and what actually works to reignite desire.- Jealousy in poly relationships: how to navigate it without killing the vibe.- The power of communication, agreements, and contracts in keeping passion alive.- Busting the myth that sex stops when you hit a certain age.- Hot tips, toy talk, and a special discount on coaching + products from Jennifer.Guest Bio:Jennifer Marie Summers has been educating, empowering, and entertaining audiences in the world of sexual health and pleasure for nearly two decades. As host of SIP with Summers, she blends expert knowledge with humor and real talk to make sex conversations fun and accessible. She helps women and couples reignite intimacy, overcome challenges like low libido, and embrace their sexuality at every stage of life—including perimenopause and menopause.👉 Connect with Jennifer:Instagram: @theselfmadedivaPodcast: SIP with SummersHost Bio:Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement. 💜Get your FREE bottle here: https://the20.store/flow-subscription-solo/?hop=drstacy69&hopId=a780eef3-6026-42ee-8a17-6e19e3fa16ef

When you lose over 230 pounds, everything changes—your body, your relationships, your libido, and your identity.In this unfiltered conversation, men’s dating coach turned health advocate Frank Kermit joins Dr. Stacy to share the raw truth about sex, intimacy, and love after massive weight loss. From his battle with diabetes to his upcoming reconstructive surgery, Frank opens up about how healing his body forced him to face old trauma, changing attraction dynamics, and a new kind of vulnerability in his marriage.This episode explores the emotional and sexual side of transformation—how to communicate through change, reconnect in a new body, and rediscover what intimacy really means when the physical layers fall away.💜 Support Frank’s journey:GoFundMe for Frank’s Skin Removal SurgeryRead his full story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery________________________________________👤 Guest Bio & LinksFrank Kermit is a former men’s dating coach who shifted focus from helping others find love to saving his own life. In April 2020, he weighed 460 pounds, was diagnosed with diabetes, and could barely walk. Five years later, he’s down 230 pounds, his diabetes is in remission, and he’s preparing for reconstructive surgery to remove 30 pounds of excess skin.Frank’s journey reveals the complex truth of recovery—the emotional battles, the shifting dynamics of attraction, and the rediscovery of intimacy with his wife. He shares his story to inspire others to heal not just their bodies, but the pain beneath the surface.🔗 GoFundMe: Donate to Frank’s Skin Removal Surgery https://youtu.be/9EfQgYBKRyM 🔗 Journal & Story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery💌 Direct support: frank@franktalks.com (PayPal / e-transfer)________________________________________🎙️ Host Bio: Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement. 💜Get your FREE bottle here: https://the20.store/flow-subscription-solo/?hop=drstacy69&hopId=a780eef3-6026-42ee-8a17-6e19e3fa16ef

What if the key to healing sexual trauma and reclaiming intimacy wasn’t just therapy or time—but rewiring the subconscious mind itself?In this deeply moving and scientifically fascinating episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Dr. Grant “Dr. G” Kruhly, founder of Depth Healing, to explore how quantum energy, morphic fields, and divine consciousness can transform trauma at its root.They unpack how childhood sexual abuse shapes adult intimacy, what it means to clear subconscious “downloads,” and how techniques like HeartMath’s heart coherence and Deeksha blessing can help survivors rebuild trust, self-love, and connection in their relationships.This conversation blends science, spirit, and healing in a way that gives hope to anyone ready to move from pain to possibility.________________________________________Guest Bio & Links:Dr. Grant “Dr. G” Kruhly is the founder of Depth Healing and a pioneer in Quantum Energy Healing. With over five decades of experience in martial arts, meditation, and spiritual study, Dr. G helps clients across the globe clear deep subconscious blockages that prevent emotional and sexual freedom.His groundbreaking approach combines applied quantum physics, morphic field physics, and divine energy transmission, producing transformative results in health, relationships, and self-identity. A trained chiropractic physician with honors in Human Kinetics and Psychology, Dr. G has been featured as co-host of The Radical Man Series and is the author of WANT MORE.📚 Learn more: https://depthhealing.org💫 Follow / Support: The Heart Math Institute — https://heartmath.org________________________________________Host Bio:Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show!Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on all social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement. 💜Get your FREE bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

Online dating doesn’t have to feel like a soul-sucking swipe marathon — ifyou know how to play it smart and stay connected to yourself. In this episode, Dr. Stacy chats with Jonathan Aslay, one of America’s top midlife dating and self-love coaches, about how to navigate modern love without losing your mind (or your mojo).From dating after divorce to decoding masculine/feminine energy and buildingreal self-worth, Jonathan gets raw and real about what truly keeps attractionalive — both online and off. Expect humor, heart, and a few truths that’ll make you rethink how you show up for love.💜Topics include:· How to find real connection in the age of swipes and DMs· Online dating mistakes that kill chemistry fast· Why self-love is the ultimate aphrodisiac· Masculine vs. feminine energy: myths, labels, and what really creates heat· Dating after divorce: rebuilding confidence and identity· How laughter, honesty, and a little self-awareness can transform your love lifeJonathan Aslay is one of America’s leading midlife self-love and datingcoaches. After facing an identity crisis following divorce — and thedevastating loss of his 19-year-old son, Connor — Jonathan turned his journeyinto a mission to teach others how to love themselves deeply and date withconfidence.He’s the author of What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?,a guide packed with spiritual and personal growth tools for singles ready toattract better love by starting within. Jonathan’s blend of wit, wisdom, andreal-world advice has made him a favorite among men and women navigating love in today’s digital world.👉Learn more: www.jonathonaslay.com📘Book: What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?📲Instagram: @jonathonaslayDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacycoach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project.With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years in sexuality, she helpspeople break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthierintimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women whoexperience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.✨Stay connected with her beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (ButWon’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, andbehind-the-scenes magic.If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow,check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement. 💜Get your FREE bottle here: FLOW — Free Offer

What if the secret to personal magnetism, creative power, and deeper connection wasn’t out there—but already inside your breath, your body, your pleasure?In this sultry, soul-awakening episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy is joined by the electric Hani Cheng—Tantra + Taoist guide and creator of the Sensual Liberation Program. Together they dive into the juicy fusion of sacred sexuality, breathwork, and energy transmutation.You’ll learn how to:· Reclaim your erotic energy as a tool for confidence and clarity· Use breath to regulate your nervous system and expand your capacity for pleasure· Harness sensuality to lead, love, and live with ease and powerWhether you’re craving more turn-on, more success, or just more you…this episode is your permission to explore. 🔥Hani Cheng is a transformational coach, Tantra and Taoistpractitioner, and founder of the Sensual Liberation Program. With over 1500 hours of coaching and more than 800 global events under her belt, Hani blends ancient Eastern practices with modern leadership, emotional healing, and creative embodiment.Her work empowers high-achieving individuals, spiritual seekers, and creatives to transmute erotic energy into purpose, magnetism, and abundance—through sacred breathwork, sensual rituals, and intuitive strategy.Website: Tantra Singapore MassageLinkedIn: yinghanc; FB: yinghan; IG: haniabundance Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨Stay connected with her beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.💜 Want to boost your bedroom blood flow naturally? Try FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement.🎁Get your FREE bottle here: FLOW Supplement – Click Here