Finding Healthy Sexual Expression with Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman

Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder

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Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Education, Talk Radio, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 993 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

In this episode Kimberly interviews intimacy and sexuality coaches Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman. They discuss their partnership, the importance of vulnerability in relationships, and how to dismantle societal masks that hinder authentic connections. The conversation delves into body image, sexual confidence, and the significance of cultivating erotic energy for overall wellness. They also explore the impact of cultural beliefs and shame on sexual expression, offering insights into daily practices for enhancing intimacy and navigating the complexities of pornography in relationships. The discussion also touches on the evolution of sexual desires over time, the impact of trauma on fantasies, and the empowerment that comes from self-connection and healing. The speakers emphasize the significance of open communication in relationships and the journey of understanding one's own desires and experiences.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intimacy and Sexuality Coaching

01:45 The Power of Partnership in Coaching

04:08 Dismantling Masks and Embracing Vulnerability

07:52 Body Image and Sexual Confidence

10:48 Cultivating Erotic Energy and Self-Expression

13:32 The Connection Between Sexual Energy and Overall Wellness

16:14 Healing from Shame and Cultural Beliefs

19:42 Daily Practices for Sexual Energy and Connection

22:46 Navigating Pornography and Intimacy in Relationships

23:15 Exploring Intimacy Through Pornography

24:19 The Connection Between Vulnerability and Sexuality

28:09 Overcoming Blocks

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Feel Good podcast, which is all about heart-led living and wellness.
0:07.8	When we awaken the power of our hearts and let that guide us through our daily choices and decisions, through our four cornerstones, food, body, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth, we will experience the most incredible
0:22.8	results and create more vitality, health, strength, peace, abundance, and love in our lives.
0:32.0	I am your host, Kimberly Snyder, New York Times best-selling author, founder of Saluna,
0:39.3	creator of the research-based heart-aligned meditation, wellness expert, nutritionist, and international speaker.
0:45.0	I am passionate about supporting you on your unique heart and wellness journey.
0:51.4	Let's get started.
0:56.7	Hi, everyone, and welcome back for our Monday interview show. I am so excited for my very
1:02.7	special guests here today. I have two beautiful ladies to offer an incredible conversation.
1:10.6	The first is Danielle Horell, and the second is
1:13.2	Celeste Hirschman. They are pioneers in intimacy, sexuality, and relationship coaching.
1:19.7	They're authors and co-founders of the Somatica Institute, where they have taught and trained
1:25.4	over 1,000 coaches and helped countless individuals and
1:29.8	couples embrace vulnerability, rediscover desire, and create deeply fulfilling relationships.
1:36.8	Thank you both so much for being here with us today.
1:40.0	Thank you so much for having us.
1:41.8	Exciting to be here.
1:43.7	Well, so I love having partners on the show, business partners, creators together.
1:50.1	So the first thing that comes to mind is, number one, how did you find each other and decide to
1:55.8	collaborate on so many different endeavors?
1:58.7	And number two, what both led you to this particular work with
2:03.4	intimacy and sexuality? Because it feels like a real, like everyone, you know, a calling,
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