TURNED ON: Wild, free & sexy in your midlife

Feb 03 2025 109 ep. 51 mins 2

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Are you ready to turn on the light switch of your soul and live an authentic, radiant, unapologetically pleasure-filled life? I’m Penny van der Sluys, I empower women in their midlife who are struggling to love their body and prioritise pleasure, play and passion, and help them discover their powerful, untapped sensual, sexual and feminine energy so they can feel wild, free, sexy in their body and life. Journey with me as we explore the aspects of our lives that are taboo and surrounded in shame, and reveal the keys to access to pleasure and joy in your midlife and beyond!

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86| How art can turn us on with Gemma Donnellan, Professional Artist, Curator, Art providore, & Founder of ‘Art for Today’

Feb 03 2025 32 mins

Have you considered that art has the capacity to turn you on? Given most of us have a childhood hangup related to our artistic ability, and have been exposed to stereotypes about the mental health of artists and the sustainability of artistic endeavours, a positive and empowering link between art and turn on appears to be tenuous! But that’s about to change! My guest, Gemma Do

85 | The Voice, The Vulva & The Vagus Nerve with Debs De Vries, Author & Metaphysical MidLife Mentor for unstoppable women

Jan 20 2025 58 mins

Did you know that the way you express yourself and the way that you use your voice has a strong link to your relationship with your vulva? Did you know that our vulva and our voice box and vocal production system is inextricably linked physiologically? Did you know that our vagus nerve has a relationship to our feminine empowerment? If you’re curious and would like to find

84 | Vulva-licious health: Your vulva needs your love & attention with Jane Hancox, Counsellor & Vulva cancer survivor

Jan 06 2025 44 mins

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83 | The HERstory of the witch that can flick your switch with Louise Friend, Spiritual Mentor and Somatic Sex Coach Student

Dec 23 2024 37 mins

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82 | You're just getting started: Sex & dating on the other side of 40 with Nelly Thomas, Comedian, author & co-host of Broad Radio

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81 | Vulnerability as your superpower with Bonnie-Lea Elizabeth, Self Expression & Embodiment Coach

Nov 25 2024 53 mins

How do you feel about being vulnerable? Does it feel risky and potentially harmful to share with others what you perceive to be your weaknesses? What if you were told that your vulnerability is actually a superpower?Bonnie-Lea Elizabeth, a Self expression & embodiment coach, introduces us to this concept and together we explore the profound impact of vulnerability as a superpower.

80 | Your libido as a vitality sign with Dr Jessie Hehmeyer, Physician founder of Well Empowered

Nov 11 2024 49 mins

How is your libido? Have you given it much thought recently? If your libido wasn’t just a reflection of your sex life but your health and wellbeing, would you take more interest? In this episode, my guest, Dr Jessie Hehmeyer, a Functional Medicine Doctor, explains how your libido serves as an important sign of overall vitality and health. We talk about the intersection of ph

79 | Ready, set, unleash: Break free of midlife struggles with Lourene Bevaart, Five time karate world champion, winner of ‘Gladiator’, Personal Trainer, & Health & wellness entrepreneur

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78 | Taking courageous action and showing your brave heart with Ruth Fae, Intuitive Writing Coach, Editor, Publisher & facilitator with Left Write Hook

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77 | Talking about mental health in midlife with Genevieve Hawkins, Author, Conversationalist, & Conflict Coach

Oct 02 2024 48 mins

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