Birds And Bees Podcast

Today’s episode is a special release because it is the last week in April. The last week of April being infertility awareness week. This week was dedicated to infertility awareness by back in 1989 to bring awareness to this medical issue. Dealing with infertility is more than being unable to have children. For many, it’s a loss of pregnancy, a loss of identity, a realization of a deep seeded fear, and expensive process, a grieving journey and it affects relationships in so many ways, especially in intimacy. Monica Ashton is back on the show to talk to us about building intimacy during infertility. She covers six actions concepts a couple can use to improve their sexual intimacy. She also explores the way infertility affects intimacy. RESOLVE.org site The Healing Group Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage

Have you ever heard of tiger moms? Maybe helicopter parenting? Well, today we are covering a new form of parenting that can negatively impact your child’s development, snowplow parenting. sits down with once again, this time to explore the unhelpful parenting actions of snowplow parents. This episode is aimed to help parents identify unhelpful parenting techniques that sometimes seem to be helpful at the moment. Maybe you only use one of these techniques. Maybe you fit the mold of being a snowplow parent. Either way, that is great you see what actions you’re doing. We provide ways to fine-tune your parenting to avoid these pitfalls of being a snowplow parent and help your children excel and succeed. It’s not easy to be a parent, you’re doing your best and we’re rooting for your success and the success of your kids! Jessie identifies the traits of a snowplow parent and the ways to change those parenting pitfalls in this episode. Braxton gets curious about how many parenting names there are and finds dolphin

Braxton has worked with many couples who have posed the question, "Should we open our relationship?" Today Birds and Bees Podcast aims to help answer some of the common questions people have about polyamory. Chad Anderson, LCSW brings years of expeirence counseling polyamorus couples, mormon (Latter Day Saint) individuals, and members of the LGBTQ community. They cover things to consider when someone is looking at opening up their relationship. Personal qustions to ask yourself, and ways to address jealousy, boundaries, and expectation. Chad is the author of a new book titled "Gay Mormon Dad" He is also in the middle of creating a documentary that is expected to be released Fall of 2018. Chad's Book "" https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Mormon-Dad-Chad-Anderson/dp/069205071X Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Birdsandbeespodcast.com

met with Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, AKA , to learn about eating disorders and their purpose. Jessie is the owner of Blue Clover Therapy, Co-Host of Get Yourself Together podcast. Jessie and Braxton explore the different diagnosis that she works with and how she supports clients dealing with food or exercise control issues. Jessie identifies ways parents can recognize warning signs of children experiencing or developing an eating disorder. They explore ways you can support your child or partner if they are experiencing this distress. Braxton identifies different practices that society deems "acceptable" that qualifies as an eating disorder.  Braxton and Jessie identify the trauma, distress, and desire for control that individuals are seeking and how to best seek support for yourself or for your loved ones. Check us out! We're now on Spotify! Add us to your favorites to never miss an episode. Jessie is the owner of which specializes in trauma and eating disorders.  Jessie the Therapist Blog: Get Yourself Togethe

In this episode, Braxton interviews Nathan Morris RNC of the University of Utah labor and delivery Triage Center. They cover the basics of what to expect in the last trimester and pre-birth experience. Topics include: body reactions, signs of false labor, how to save yourself from an ER visit, what to have with you during birth, the roles of doulas, midwives, and doctors. Medicated vs un-medicated births, Cesarean Sections and the pitfalls of shame that many parents find themselves in when comparing their experiences with others.   Braxton explores Nathan’s experiences of being a charge nurse that oversees 5 to 10 births each day he work. Both explore the supports that are available to expecting mothers, and how you can best be ready for a new addition to the family. Nathan provides specific options for partners wanting to be better prepared and supportive for the birth. This episode covers many common questions women and their partners have about labor and birth. We welcome your comments and would love to he

On this episode talks with Director of Maternal Mental Health at The Healing Group in Salt Lake City Utah. We explore the complexities and experiences of Pregnancy loss and infertility. Monica discusses research on maternal mental health, how many people experience infertility issues, including miscarriages. She identifies the reactions she sees in her office, who she works with, ways she supports couples, and common issues that arise in intimacy. We get to know some of Monica’s recommendations for couples who are experiencing difficulty with becoming pregnant, how to keep sex from becoming mechanical, and how to build intimacy while navigating this difficult process. She also covers self-care practices for individuals. She provides invaluable information for friends and family who want to support a couple experiencing infertility. Specific “do” and “don’t” actions for those trying to support a loved one.   Resources: Monica Ashton's Bio The Healing Group   Like the show? Give us a rating on iTunes https

and talk candidly about child sexual development from birth to adulthood and beyond. Alisha pulls from her many years as a sex educator, and as a mother of seven children, to answer common questions parents have about their child’s sexual development. Children go through many sexual developments such as: running around naked, masturbation, playing doctor, asking about sexual practices, just to name a few. Alisha and Braxton dive into some simple actions you can take as a parent to understand the development of your child and how to manage the feelings of uncertainty you may feel as a parent. Because of the impossibility to pinpoint exact ages when kids and adolescents experience (or don’t experience) certain developments. We talk in approximate ages you may see certain behaviors. Attention! Due to the nature of the topic, anatomically correct body terms are used in the show (ex. Penis, Vulva, Vagina etc.) as well as some examples of slang teens may ask their parents to define. The content of this show is mea

I had a conversation with Paige Miller. She is a Nurse and Student Nurse Midwife currently studying the ways in which pregnant women get information about pregnancy. We discuss her passion for helping women be informed about all the changes and expectations of pregnancy, and what to ask your provider during your pregnancy. In her research Paige has found a gap of information in regards to understanding healthy sexual practices during pregnancy. Paige and I uncover the myths, the facts, what to expect, and most importantly, How to increase intimacy and connection with your partner during the first, second and third trimester. Braxton conducted an unofficial study of his own on Facebook, and reports his findings of "what you wish you would have known about pregnancy." Paige identifies patterns women may see in pregnancy, and how to increase sexual satisfaction during and after pregnancy. Attention: This episode is to support you in understanding the facts, myths, possible expectations of pregnancy and how to co

Braxton Dutson discusses the complexities of sexual fluidity with Lisa M. Diamond Professor of Psychology and gender studies and Author of Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire (2008). Lisa identifies how her research lead to a greater understanding of Sexual Fluidity, and understanding the complexities that are often overlooked in a "straight, Gay or Bi society." Lisa identifies ways parents can best react to their children who are dealing with changes to their sexual identity. She gives meaningful suggestions on how to best address the array of emotions that can come during this time. We discuss how sexual preference is impacted, how homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual individuals all experience Sexual Fluidity to one degree or another. We specifically discuss parental concerns and experiences, and how to apply the principles to continue building loving relationships with your loved ones as you both process the changes occurring.

I sat down with Auburn Meisner LMSW from Colorado. In this episode we discuss the rising use of electronics devices/internet, children's emotional interactions, cyber-bullying, sexting, and exposure to sexually explicit material through pornography. We were also joined by Kamaile Tripp from The Island Wave Podcast, Asia Raine Dutson a mother of 6 children and owner of AsiaRaineDesigns.com and Brittany Golden a mother of 2 and owner of B Golden Jewelry School to discuss their experience and how they approached the topic of sex, pornography and cyber-bullying. We Discuss how parents can create supportive and healthy conversations with their children to help protect them from electronic dangers, unhealthy electronic relationships, building a relationship with your child, protect them from cyber-bullying and pornography.

Braxton caught up with a human sexuality researcher, Shaun Miller, to discuss the methods parents can use to help develop sexual resiliency. Braxton and Shaun explore the complexities of developing traits such as resiliency and courage in children, let alone in a sexual context. Braxton divulges his embarrassing prom night "at the door" experience. They present methods to teach personal values to your children and how to use real-life experiences to support your teens.  Shaun discusses how "showing up" as a parent and choosing to support your child in decision making and autonomy help develop resiliency. Two research articles were brought to the table to help identify how schools are supporting resiliency development. Ultimately they discover the keys to failure, value development, and allowing for growth.  Shaun Miller Blog: Coffee and Research Instagram: Article discussed in the episode: Article discussed in the episode: Article discussed in the episode: Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a

Braxton sits down with Marty Liccardo, MS to discuss teaching children bystander intervention skills. Marty discusses what bystander intervention is, how parents can use it themselves and how to teach children to appropriately interviene in unjust situations. Braxton and Marty explore the challenges youth face when standing up for other people and how this affects their desire and ability to react in situations where retaliation may occur. They discuss other ways to provide support without confronting the person directly. Show Links: Marty Liccardo: http://www.martyliccardo.com/ Department of Health "" Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page

Birds and Bees Podcast goes live for the first time! After presenting for The Rocky Mountain Sex Summit in 2017. Al Vernacchio and Utha's Planned Parenthood Teen Counsel made themselves available for an evening of unscripted questions. Al and the Teens fielded questions from parents and teens about sexuiality, gender, "the talk," and overall sex education. Birds and Bees was ready with the recording equipment and that leads us to Episode 014. Some of the qusetions asked were: How professionals can be gender supportive in their assessments and questions to teens. If a child has been exposed to sex prematurely, will they be ok? Is there any difference between Herpes 1 and 2? How can I talk to my teen about sex without it being uncomfortable? How do you work with parents where morality trumps evidence based sex ed? How do I respect my child’s boundaries about talking about sex when they are resistant to talking about it. Do you have any resources for teens or children diagnosed with high functioning autism? Reso

Internationally renowned sex therapist Marty Klein, Ph.D. spoke with Braxton about pornography in relationships. Marty Klein brings more than 30 years of sex therapy experience to this episode and how he has seen pornography show up in relationships and in the therapy office. Dr. Klein explains porn literacy and what everyone needs to know about pornography. Marty identifies what couples need when pornography is an issue in the relationship, how they can respond to uncomfortable topics and situations and how couples can decide they are "OK" with their values and decisions. Marty and Braxton discuss sex education and how pornography has been affecting children's views of sexuality and sexual expression and how sex education affects children's outlook on pornography. Braxton and Dr. Klein explored the actions of Ted Bundy, and Brian David Mitchell (Elizabeth Smart's Kidnapper) and their claims that pornography lead them to their actions. Dr. Klein identified what couples DO want in a sexual relationship and pit

explores conversational IQ and how to develop with . This episode is a continuation from last week’s discussion. Braxton and Lyn discussed making your priorities the priority in the last episode. In this hour they combine your priorities with getting what you want in conversations with Conversational IQ. Lyn discusses the ways to invite communication vs trying to force a conversation. Conversational IQ is used in family dynamics, sales, customer support, and any other situation where you want to understand someone and have them listen to you. Lyn covers the levels of conversation, 6 functions of your brain, and how to use your head, heart, and gut to develop C-IQ. Braxton and Lyn explore how to use C-IQ to continually have constructive conversations with your partner, child, teen, colleagues, and loved ones. Many of the tools and references were made from Judith E Glasser’s book Today and Not Today Program: Listeners of this episode use special Promo Code DUTSBAS5 to save 20% on signing up. This also suppor

  How easy is it for other priorities to seduce you? How often do you feel something is a priority but you have no time to do it? Today, Braxton sits down with Lyn Christian from to address how we make our priorities, the priorities in our life. This episode is interactive. Lyn provides a free resource to help listeners recognize how their brain best functions to accomplish goals. She also provides a format for planning your day to stick to your goals in a realistic way. Lyn addresses our dopamine seeking activities such as list making and how to manage where we set our focus. This episode can be used for employees, couples, parents, and personal progress. Check out these show notes for the PDFs Lyn and Braxton discuss in the episode. Follow along and do the activities with them! Birds and Bees goes interactive on this episode.  Manage where they focus Daily Planning Today and not today tool  Today and Not Today Program: Listeners of this episode use special Promo Code DUTSBAS5 to save 20% on signing up. Thi

is our latest guest on Birds and Bees Podcast. She is on the show today to talk about her experience, and research around sexuality and religious beliefs. Tina gives a brief history of sexual shame in religion, talks about the purity movement, and her reasoning behind writing the book In her history research she explains the and what this means for women being respected as sexual being, and what is expected of men. (My mind was blown learning of this vow ancient vow). Tina goes on to identify ways to heal sexual shame (Beit from religious context or another source). She also speaks directly to parents about having 100 one-minute conversations with your children about sex. She explains how this process works and what research tells us about these minute conversations. Dr. Sellers has amazing insight and advice on how parents can teach religious values, while avoiding sexually shaming your children, while building you relationship with your children.  And for couples she addresses how to build anticipation, d

sat down with , Registered Dietitian, to discuss eating behaviors and beliefs during pregnancy. Braxton and Paige discuss advice commonly given to pregnant women and where some diets originate. They walk through each phase of pregnancy from pre-pregnancy to postpartum. Many of the topics they covered consist of eating raw, vitamin use, morning sickness, natural weight gain, and cravings. Paige shares her philosophy of eating with balance, moderation, and variety, as well as mentally preparing to nurture yourself during pregnancy. Paige addresses a new way to think about yourself, your body, and your relationship with food. Braxton learns a little bit about his eating patterns and changing his relationship with food, even though he will never be pregnant. Resources for the show: Leave Birds and Bees and iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page  

Dr. Chelsea Holland is our guest for this episode of the Birds and Bees Podcast. She has a candid conversation with Braxton about sexual intimacy and emotional intimacy. They do a broad overview of ways couples can increase their intimate connection with each other, both physically and emotionally. Braxton and Chelsea address the importance of emotional intimacy within a sexual relationship, and some simple ways to start improving your relationship connection today. Doctor Holland provides a simple activity you can do at home call the Rain Check Exercise. She also addresses the five love languages and simple ways to understand your results of that questionnaire.  Resources and Links mentioned in the show Dr. Chelsea Holland' website The 5 Love Languages Test Emotionally Focused Therapy "E is for Expectations" Blog post Leave Birds and Bees and iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page    

speaks with Braxton about her upcoming presentation in Salt Lake City at . on September 23, 2017. Tina discusses . She discusses how she plans on addressing sexual shame, religious effects on shame, and other topics she will address at the summit. Tina identifies the reason practitioners need to understand the bridges between sex and religion. She continues on with an exclusive interview with Birds and Bees Podcast. That interview is exclusively available to those who sign up for The Rocky Mountain Sex Summit. Don't miss out on the exclusive interview and the amazing information Tina Sellers will be presenting this year, Use the promo code braxambass2017 for a discount on admission.