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Amazing Relationships Podcast| Inspiring Love and Possibility | Inspiring Stories, Relationship Coaching, Expert Interviews

Peter and Jennifer Diepstraten: FamilyCo’s co-founders, and parents of a blended family | Relationship Experts | Family and Relationship Coaching

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Amazing Relationships Podcast: Inspiring Love and Possibility features behind the scenes interviews of people who have created turn-arounds in their relationships, relationship q&a coaching sessions, and input from world-renowned relationship experts on what it takes to have thriving relationships. Your hosts Peter and Jennifer Diepstraten, husband and wife team and co-Founders of FamilyCo, designed this podcast to show you that it really is POSSIBLE to have deep, connected relationships and ...
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What if jealousy isn’t a monster after all? Dr. Joli Hamilton had built a career studying and helping others navigate jealousy when her own “green eyes” impacted her sexuality in ways she’d never imagined. You’ll also hear about Joli’s sexual self-discovery journey, an epiphany during her first marriage that changed everything, and her top advice f…
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Both Julia and Jeremiah grew up in religious communities, where sexuality, affairs and divorce were deeply stigmatized. Their journeys shed light on the importance of context around infidelity and the role evangelical ideas and purity culture play in all of these things. Today, Julia and Jeremiah are certified sex therapists and co-hosts of the pod…
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Somatic sex educator, Chris Maxwell Rose, was leading a rich, full life when a sudden medical crisis threatened their life. Eroticism, care from others and, eventually, self-care, saved them. Hear Charlotte Mia Rose’s story in the previous episode. Chris and Charlotte are co-founders of pleasuremechanics.com. Check out their courses, including Mind…
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Charlotte Mia Rose felt connected to her eroticism from early on. It remained a huge part of her life and identity into adulthood, when she met her life and work partner, Chris. A year after having a baby, Charlotte’s world changed when she became a triple caretaker. And for the first time, she felt an erotic disconnect. Learn how Charlotte found h…
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Ginelle Testa sought connection in chat rooms as a kid, which led her to webcam for coins and validation. Nancy Jo Sales was “very sexualized” in childhood, too, then experienced common and related challenges while using dating apps as a middle-aged woman. Both women wrote powerful memoirs about their experiences – Ginelle’s with addiction and seek…
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When Rena Martine found herself feeling burnt out in her career as a sex crimes Deputy District Attorney and unable to stay faithful in her monogamous relationships, she knew something needed to change. Epiphanies about both life areas changed just about everything for the better. In addition to Rena’s story, you’ll learn a powerful practice for tu…
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Mattie Jo Cowsert and Amber Cantorna-Wylde grew up entrenched in purity culture, which impacted their relationship to sex, pleasure, and themselves profoundly. Their rocky paths to freedom shed light on the powerful role sexual self-discovery can play in our lives and relationships. This episode touches on: Childhood trauma Masturbation and self-pl…
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Suzannah Weiss learned to loathe her body during adolescence. After high school, a positive hookup experience helped her realize why, and set her on a path of sexual self-discovery with her pleasure and needs at the center. Learn about her journey, including standout sex-related experiences — such as a BodySex workshop and orgasmic meditation — plu…
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Solo play, spicy bits, and…releasing! Renee Powers, Nora and Niba of The Feminist Book Club community, reveal unforgettable dating and sex experiences in which bodies surprised them. August recommends a sexy product in honor of each story. The stories in this episode were originally released in September, 2019. Stay tuned next month for brand new s…
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When Alicia Davon went upstairs with her now husband, six months into their relationship, she knew they’d have a great time. But she didn’t expect the his and hers spiritual experience that unfolded. Magda Kay was part of a conscious community (one she’d later recognize as a cult) when two transcendent sexual experiences blew her mind. Hear their t…
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Carol Queen, Phd, was like the Nancy Drew of sex early on, exploring her way to answers through years of trial and error. Her curiosities and exploration led to extraordinary experiences, including self-pleasuring on stage before 4,000 people. And she wants everyone to know the importance of living in our beautiful bodies with integrity. Get The Se…
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Discovering squirting, a misplaced squirt, a misplaced condom and some trippy mind games… This “OMG” round of Girl Boner sex and relationship stories features: Lala, of Lala’s Bedtime Tales Nicoletta Heidegger, LMFT, of Sluts and Scholars Makenzie Mizell, media producer Carly, of Aurore And August Check out Afternoon Delight: https://nazanin-moali.…
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Jean Franzblau was enjoying a loving relationship and her intimacy and platonic touch-based career when she noticed a dramatic change in her libido. Where had her robust desire gone? Her journey to finding the answers – and solutions – took her to surprising places. Learn more about Jean and My Mother Doesn’t Know I’m Kinky: mymotherdoesntknow.com …
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Carly Pifer’s creative field research about sex and dating surprised her by becoming super sizzling for herself. Her intimate interviews overseas led to steamy romps, including sex with two very different Frenchmen in one day. Once Carly’s study was over, current events prompted her to want to celebrate positive sexual experiences. She’s been on a …
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Dr. Talal Alsaleem is an award-winning infidelity recovery expert who’s on a mission to teach clients and counselors how to use the trauma of affairs to establish, rediscover and maintain healthy relationships. In this bonus for Jennifer’s story (parts one and two), August talks to Dr. Talal. You’ll hear his thoughts about working with Jennifer and…
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Continuing Jennifer’s story from the last Girl Boner Radio episode, you’ll hear how Adam reacted when she returned from her intensive therapy program, what happened in their relationship post infidelity and how they’ve both found healing. This episode touches on childhood trauma and abuse. Please take care while listening. ACE childhood trauma quiz…
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Jennifer had built a successful career and a happy family life when she became deeply involved in infidelity. While the first affair ended rather quickly, the second led down a path she couldn’t have imagined. This episode touches on childhood trauma, abuse and cheating. Please take care while listening. ACE childhood trauma quiz Explore the latest…
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What “kind of woman” gets into threesomes and gang bangs? Do “good girls” even grow up to enjoy sex? These questions once lived in Casey Donatello’s mind. Little could she have imagined she'd one day delve into the swinger's community and hotwifing. Today the sex-positivity advocate is passionate about play she once considered taboo and "dirty." Ca…
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Pamela Madsen was a happily married mother of two with a successful career when she felt drawn to an erotic experience that made her jaw (and clothes) drop. The experience launched a life-changing journey of sexual exploration that continues today — her “nutrition,” as she calls it. Some of the topics you’ll hear about: Sexological bodywork and mas…
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Lala didn’t realize she could experience one orgasm, much less multiple, until she had the “best sex [of her] life” with her now husband – so why aren't serial Os her favorite? Lora found her way to multiple Os using one of the most popular sex toys among women. (The same didn't work for August...) And Yuval and Court are proof that O after O isn’t…
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For years, Leah Carey felt equal parts shut down and obsessed re: sex. Meanwhile, she chose terrible partners. Then in her 40s, during her final session with a therapist, she revealed a long held sexual secret. Leah’s admission marked the start of what would become an across-the-country sexual awakening adventure. She eventually landed on desires t…
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EF Dodd dated a guy from a distance in pre-FaceTime days. Jenay had a relationship that started in Idaho and ended with him overseas. And both women found ways to keep things spicy, challenges and all. (And yes, dirty talk played an important role!) This episode also features Dr. Megan Fleming’s thoughts for a listener who feels uncomfortable, yet …
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Women’s sexuality educator Jordan D'Nelle went from not realizing orgasms were a thing or possible with a partner to finding orgasmic bliss in incredible ways and places. Her steamiest experiences taught her a ton about sex, pleasure and her body – lessons she pays forward. Learn more from Jordan: https://jordandnelle.com Register for Afternoon Del…
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Can an orgasm change your life? Is it ever too late to invite a sexual awakening? As a special wrap up to the year, August shares a conversation she had with colleague and friend, Lynn Brown Rosenberg, at the Residence 11 Desire Summit in Los Angeles. Register for Afternoon Delight (with early bird pricing) here! Order Lynn's memoir, My Sexual Awak…
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Intimacy coach Lee Noto didn’t realize she’d been longing for surrender until a crush turned into far more. Author Liz Asch fell away from her queer expression, then gradually reclaimed it. And that growth led to more than squirting. Yes, this week’s Girl Boner replay is a juicy one… You’ll also hear about Afternoon Delight – a live, interactive po…
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When Jennifer Silva Redmond asked her fiancé, Russel, “What would you do if you could do anything?,” his response and the decision that followed changed the course of their lives. Since then, she’s learned a great deal about intimacy, sex, her body and herself while living and loving at sea. You’ll also learn: How Jennifer’s hippy-like upbringing m…
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Jenay Leger and Court Vox have had different sexual self-discovery journeys with powerful common threads — including an illuminating ho-phase. Learn what their spicy escapades revealed about their desires and kinks, plus tips for making the most of your own sexual exploration. You'll also learn a simple way to play with power dynamics in a relation…
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Yuval Mann is an erotic intelligence mentor who helps people use their sexual expression as “a vehicle of individual and collective evolution.” Early on, though, he was barely allowed to interact with girls, much less embrace his sexual desires. His journey from the Israeli army to the global fetish and kink scene taught him about pleasure, intimac…
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Long before Dr. Joy became a groundbreaking relationship expert, she gleaned harmful messages about sëxuality. Her journey into ethical non-monogamy and polyamory shed light on important truths, while invited lesson-rich challenges and benefits she continues to cherish. Today Joy helps others cultivate authentic, pleasure-rich lives and relationshi…
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Treva Brandon Scharf was in her early 40s when she set her sights on becoming a single mother. Little could she have anticipated what would unfold in her fertility journey, from spicy escapades to frustrating challenges – much less the major love life shift that would follow. After CK Love learned of a partner’s betrayal, she set out on a journey t…
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Alana McKenzie Page was stunned when a surprise, supposed-to-be-sexy date turned out to be...very much not. Krystal Casey realized that the very thing she strove to protect her kids had entered her home. Both women found their way from blindsiding challenges to immense pleasure and fulfillment – in and outside of the bedroom. This episode touches o…
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Mariah Freya grew up feeling pretty comfortable about bodies. Then her teens brought rockiness that stood in the way of her sexual empowerment. After years of off-and-on low libido in adulthood, she encountered a workshop that changed…everything. Mariah's sexual awakening set her on a path of spicy exploration and eventually to co-founding Beducate…
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Arielle Greenberg realized very early on that her sexuality didn’t match up with the masses. Her story sheds light on what it means to be a fetishist, the erotic potential of roleplaying, what a “stability fetish” involves, myths about kinky folks and more! You’ll also hear about Arielle’s new book, Superfreaks: Kink Pleasure and The Pursuit of Hap…
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A seemingly perfect date gone very wrong, powerful sex that involved no nakedness or penetration and a listener question on hands-free orgasms! A few things you’ll learn about in the episode: Why we need to take care of ourselves after breakups The importance of feeling, rather than ignoring, our feelings The importance of feeling in your body, aka…
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Imagine being raised by a father who was nicknamed the “king of porn.” Now imagine that it's the 1970s, and your dad attracts attention from the FBI because of his renowned and very spicy filmmaking. Perhaps too much for many of us to imagine… But for Gerard Damiano Jr., it’s a walk down memory lane. Gerard Damiano Sr’s film, Deep Throat, is the mo…
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Joe was in his mid-30s when he had sex for the first time, while working through his fears with a surrogate partner. That healing work opened the door to not only sexual pleasure and romance, but to surprising benefits throughout his life. This episode touches on eating disorders. Please take care while listening. Interested in appearing in Joe's u…
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What if you’re not sure what gender identity or label suits you? Or you’re cisgender want to date someone who’s trans or nonbinary? How can cisgender folks become better allies? In this bonus episode, you’ll hear August's conversation with Rae McDaniel, sex therapist, speaker, DEI consultant and author of Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim You…
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Author Elisa Magagna (E.C. Stilson) was once exorcised for having premarital sex, admid a spree of harmful messages. Since then, she’s learned to embrace her sexuality and pleasure of many kinds – through a journey that’s involved time as a homeless street musician, having five kids, finding true love and, a most recently, navigating a terminal ill…
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When Mischa Byruck went to Burning Man in 2017, for the first time he felt as though “he wanted to be seen, naked, exhibitionistically, sexually.” He couldn’t have imagined just how that would play out…or where his dip into a particular sexy public display would lead. Topics touched on in his story include rope bondage, a surprising and welcomed or…
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Big Os that blew our minds! And then some... As shared with August at an event co-hosted by Sex-Positive Los Angeles called Donuts and Orgasm Stories – featuring Erin, Joe, Heidi, Norma, AP, Rachel and Kelsey, plus one of August’s own. Highlights include: A brussels sprouts-gasm Before and after menopause climaxes A first orgasm after years of sex-…
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Elizabeth Anne Wood’s mother, Judy, had been enjoying her sexual prime (that started in her 50s) when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Elizabeth’s memoir, Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-Of-Life Story, explores the last eight months of Judy’s life and highlights the importance of sex-positivity. In this Girl Boner Radio episode, you’l…
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Sex advice from three awesome sex workers, including the personal experiences behind them! Inspired by a listener email and dedicated to LL’s mom. Daisy Ducati @daisyducati NatsHoney @natshoney Steph Sia @strippedbysia Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials! More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirl…
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Edwina started running sex toy parties nearly 30 years ago – and she’s seen a lot of change in the toys and people’s opinions about them. In this week's episode, she shares some of her wildest and most meaningful memories – basically a fun walk down Sex Toy Memory Lane! Plus tips for choosing the right toy for your needs or desires. You’ll also hea…
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Vulnerability coach Rina Trevi grew up in Russia, with a lot of sexual repression. A journey into sky-diving, sex work, BDSM and Tantric massage in the U.S. and Thailand helped her reclaim her sexual self and inspired her to help others find similar pleasure and healing. You’ll also learn: How BDSM may help heal trauma (and IRL examples) The role f…
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Can orgasms make or break a relationship? Learning to make sex pleasurable (for her) helped save Susan Bratton’s marriage and sex life. A toxic relationship led Emmi Fortin to her lengthiest climax, and kept her stuck on a poor-fit partner. You’ll also learn: How to experience hot, breakup-level sex without the heartache Clitoris tips for maximum b…
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Some spicy escapades are wilder than fiction! Have you ever had sex with a stranger, sex in a surprising place or and discovered a kink in public? Romance authors Karina Kennedy, Nana Malone and Sky Warren have, respectively. Hear about their experiences, some related advice and what to expect from their steamy books. Get a bonus clip with more tip…
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https://augustmclaughlin.com/ashleigh-swing/Ashleigh Renard met her husband at 21 and, for years, thought she had an ideal life and marriage. When the pair decided to spice things up through sex parties and the swinging lifestyle, she faced ongoing problems for the first time. Today, Ashleigh helps other couples keep monogamy hot, no parties or par…
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Emily Gindlesparger was eight years into a relationship when her partner admitted having a crush on someone else. Her responsive tailspin of anxiety, jealousy and self-doubt led to curiosities about her own true desires and gradually stepping into them. You’ll also learn: How she and her partner navigated aspects of ethical non-monogamy, such as ne…
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Princessa Natasha Strange grew up on a farm in Oregon in the 70s, with no access to pop culture. Early on, she learned how to respond to schoolyard bullies in ways that foretold her future. Her turbulent road to becoming a professional Dominatrix and femme-centric BDSM coach has been well worth it. And she has a lot to say about embracing your desi…
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https://augustmclaughlin.com/mara-pup/Domina Mara, Professional Dominant and filmmaker, and her pup join August for another round of Sex Questions With…! Learn about Mara’s career, the pair’s Dominant/pup relationship and the group’s answers to steamy questions from listeners and the boardgame, “You Don’t Know My Life.” Highlights include the “bird…
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