Sleeping Around

Mar 11 2025 22 ep. 53 mins 83

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Therapy is expensive - try Sleeping Around! Sleeping Around offers a peek behind the curtain of modern sex therapy, couple's therapy, and sex and relationship research. Each week, Master of Counselling Psychology student and content creator Alayna Joy brings you conversation with experts and professionals in the field of sex and relationship psychology. Each interview offers listeners insights and information otherwise reserved for the therapy couch, bringing a unique and inclusive perspective on intimacy, attachment, and what it means to be in a relationship today.

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The Most Common ADHD Relationship Struggles (and How to Fix Them) with Jak Levine- Pritzker

Mar 11 2025 57 mins

Download Love & Pies here - https://pixly.go2cloud.org/SH4iP Thanks to Love & Pies for sponsoring! In this week's episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna sits down with Jak Levine-Pritzker to discuss the unique challenges and dynamics of dating with ADHD. They dive into the impact of ADHD on communication, household responsibilities, and new vs longterm connection, while offering practi

The Real Healthcare Crisis is Fatphobia | Alexandra Shewan On Fat Liberation

Mar 04 2025 62 mins

In this week's episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna is joined by counsellor, consultant, and fat liberationist Alexandra Shewan for a conversation about fat liberation. They dive into the history of fatphobia, the medical industrial complex, and how anti-fatness intersects with racism, colonialism, and capitalism. Alexandra also shares insights on dating and how to unlearn internaliz

Katy O’Brian On Discovering Sexuality and Identity

Feb 25 2025 47 mins

Any other Love Lies Bleeding fans out there?! This episode is for you!! Check out Dossier Perfumes: https://dossier.co/ (wait did I seriously just have a conversation with Katy O’Brian?! seriously?!) In today's episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna sits down with actor and martial artist Katy O’Brian to talk about identity, self-discovery, and queer representation in media. Katy s

Boundaries Are Not What You Think with Juliane Taylor Shore

Feb 11 2025 58 mins

What exactly is a boundary, and why do so many people struggle to set and maintain them? In this episode, we’re breaking down what boundaries truly are, how to set them effectively, and the secret to ensuring they’re “respected"! Connect with Juliane Taylor Shore: Why Does My Partner? Podcast Setting Boundaries That Stick Book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianetaylo

The Sex Education We Deserved (But Never Got) with Dr. Nadine Thornhill

Feb 04 2025 60 mins

For those of us who never got the sex education we needed - those left with gaps, shame, or straight-up misinformation - this episode is for us. Dr. Nadine Thornhill, an award-winning sexuality educator, joins us to break down what comprehensive, science-backed sex education could and does look like, and why it matters. We explore ideas around teaching youth about consent, pleasure

A Beginner’s Guide to Non-Monogamy with Emma and Fin

Jan 28 2025 65 mins

This week Alayna sits down with Emma and Fin, a nonmonogamous couple who have been together since college and now co-host the podcast Normalizing Non-Monogamy. Together, they dive into the fundamentals of non-monogamy, offer practical advice for anyone curious about opening their relationship, and share stories of their own experiences. They answer questions like: What is non-mono

Your Most Pressing Questions Answered

Jan 17 2025 27 mins

Go to https://surfshark.com/alayna for 4 extra months of Surfshark! Welcome to this special episode where I answer your questions and share some exciting updates! Some Questions I Answer: Wedding plans?! Do I ever get nervous interviewing people? How’s school going? What’s the biggest goal I achieved this year? ✨ Follow on Instagram @sleepingaroundpod : https://www.insta

Ageless Sexuality with Joan Price

Jan 14 2025 56 mins

In today’s conversation with senior sex educator and author Joan Price, we debunk the myths and explore the realities of sexuality in later life. From navigating changes in our bodies to redefining what intimacy looks like, Joan shares invaluable insights, including: What to expect from sex as we age Overcoming shame and embracing desire Preparing for senior sexuality (yes, st

Emily Nagoski on What Happy Couples Know That Others Don’t

Jan 07 2025 60 mins

This week, Emily Nagoski (THE Emily Nagoski ah) and I explore what makes pleasure thrive in relationships by looking at how we can build stronger, more fulfilling connections. We also tackle questions like: What are the ingredients to a satisfying long-term sexual relationship? What if I don’t know what I like? How to experience pleasure? Why do couples with great sex lives ta

How to Have Lesbian Sex (no really) with Stevie Boebi

Dec 17 2024 40 mins

In this episode of Sleeping Around, Alayna welcomes longtime friend and queer sex educator Stevie Boebi to the therapy couch. Stevie shares her journey into queer sex education and the unique challenges of addressing disability, queerness, and relationships in her content. Together, they explore topics like lesbian sex techniques, navigating sensory issues during intimacy, and the