Doing It! with Hannah Witton

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Thomas Henley from Aspergers Growth, who is a YouTuber, podcaster, and speaker on topics around autism and mental health. Thomas discusses autism, dating, and relationships, and also the different issues that might come up in a relationship between a neurotypical person and a non-neurotypical person. He and Hannah talk about communication, and learning how to flirt and recognise flirting, and finally, Hannah and Thomas discuss potential sensory issues during sex.✨MORE ABOUT THOMAS HENLEY✨Thomas Henley is a YouTuber, podcaster, and speaker on topics around autism and mental health. You can find more of his work here:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AspergersGrowth/featured - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspergersgrowth/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AspergersGrowth - Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtyauti - Documentary: https://youtu.be/eLpcPOSFfNE?autoplay=1&mute=0 📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey, who is a psychologist and an intimacy and sex coach.Lori Beth discusses the work she does and some of her own personal experiences. She and Hannah talk about the difference between sex therapy and sex coaching, and some of the problems her clients come to her with around desire and arousal. Hannah and Lori Beth discuss what our sexual fantasies really mean about our deepest desires, how fantasies can differ from what we actually want in real life, and how to use our fantasies to benefit us instead of making us feel ashamed.❗ CW: Lori Beth describes a personal experience of sexual violence at 29:57 - 31:00. This episode also includes discussion of sexual violence and trauma in the context of sex therapy and coaching throughout the episode as well as discussion of consensual non-consensual fantasies and how they can affect the people having them.✨MORE ABOUT DR LORI BETH BISBEY✨Dr Lori Beth Bisbey is a sex & intimacy coach and psychologist whose expertise lies in working with individuals, couples, and groups to explore their sexuality, discover a deeper level of sexual congruence, heal from past sexual trauma, as well as create more meaningful, pleasurable, exciting, and authentic intimate relationships.- Website: https://the-intimacy-coach.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbisbey/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drbisbey 📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Alex Hirst, who is an associate solicitor specialising in family law and disputes in divorce, finances, children, and prenups. Alex discusses the practical and legal reality of marriage, including demystifying prenups and other financial concerns. She and Hannah talk about what makes a happy couple, Hannah learns that London is apparently the divorce capital of the world, and Alex gives out some tips and tricks to avoid having to hire a divorce lawyer for yourself. ✨MORE ABOUT ALEXANDRA HIRST✨Alexandra Hirst is an associate solicitor at Boodle Hatfield who specialises in family law and disputes in divorce, finances, children, and prenups.- Boodle Hatfield: https://www.boodlehatfield.com/📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Cameron Glover, who is a sex ed business coach. Cameron discusses what a sex ed business coach is and does, and also how she noticed and filled the gap of business support for sex educators. She and Hannah talk about Cameron’s journey, how to get started working in sex ed, and whether or not you need specific qualifications. Finally, Hannah and Cameron discuss money and its taboos, especially when working in a “good cause” field. Hannah has to say “sex educator” a lot of times.✨MORE ABOUT CAMERON GLOVER✨Cameron Glover (she/her) is a certified sex educator, business coach & consultant. As the original Sex Ed Business Coach, she works with sexuality professionals — educators, coaches, and industry innovators — to monetize their expertise and create sustainable and profitable online businesses. In addition, she also hosts the Sex Ed in Color podcast, where she centers on the experiences of sexuality professionals of color.- Website: https://www.cameronglover.com/ - Business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/successfulsexed- Personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thecameronglover📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lola Jean, who is a sex educator, fetish wrestler, and holder of the world record for volume squirting. Lola discusses her squirting record, busts some of the common myths about squirting, and gives us tips on how to squirt if you want. She and Hannah talk about sex work and what a fetish wrestler is, as well as giving a quick beginner’s guide to pegging.✨MORE ABOUT LOLA JEAN✨Lola Jean is a Sex Educator, Mental Health Professional, Wrestler, Domme and World Record Holder for Volume Squirting (solo.) providing the No Frills Sex Education we both need and deserve. Through both personal and professional experience, Lola brings a refreshing understanding to sex, sexuality and kink to push individuals past what they think they are capable of. - Website: https://lolajean.com/ - Instagram: http://instagram.com/lolajeandotcom- Twitter: https://twitter.com/lolajeandotcom- Is Our Love podcast: https://lolajean.com/listen 📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Rayka Kumru, who is a digital sexual health expert. Rayka discusses the types of censorship that exist around sexuality and the double standards around them. She and Hannah talk about what culturally appropriate sex ed means, and the differences that Rayka has seen in LGBT pride celebrations in Turkey and places like the US. Finally, Hannah and Rayka discuss periods, and the concept of virginity.✨MORE ABOUT RAYKA KUMRU✨Rayka Kumru is a digital sexual health expert and currently works in knowledge translation. Find out more about her here: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raykakumru/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/raykakumru- Website: https://www.raykakumru.com/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndhenhtWCHa-b38wu61d7w📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Hazel Hayes, who is a writer, director and author. Hazel discusses love, relationships, heartbreak and mental health, along with her debut novel, Out of Love. She and Hannah talk about why people break up, and whether there’s such a thing as people being right for each other. Finally, Hannah and Hazel discuss heartbreak and healing, both through Hazel’s characters and her own experiences. CW: Intrusive thoughts, depression, anxietyMORE ABOUT HAZEL HAYESHazel Hayes is a writer, director, and author. You can find her on:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehazelhayes/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehazelhayes/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKeASjEoOaZrYiyIxMcFkSQ- Unbound: https://unbound.com/books/out-of-love/📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Yasmin Benoit, who is a model and asexuality activist. Yasmin discusses asexuality, aromanticism, and their meanings and misconceptions. She and Hannah talk about the difference between attraction, arousal, desire, and the sex drive, as well as asexual and aromantic representation in the media. Finally, Hannah and Yasmin discuss ace and aro inclusion in the LGBTQ+ community, and answer some listener questions.✨MORE ABOUT YASMIN BENOIT ✨Yasmin Benoit is a model and asexuality activist. She created the hashtag #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike.- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyasminbenoit/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/theyasminbenoit📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Ita O’Brien, an intimacy coordinator, founder of Intimacy on Set and the creator of the Intimacy on Set Guidelines. Her recent work includes Sex Education, Normal People, I May Destroy You, and Gentleman Jack. Ita discusses why she came up with the intimacy on set guidelines and why she felt they were necessary. She and Hannah talk about the risks of intimacy content work, and how Ita helps actors distinguish between their personal and professional bodies. Finally, Hannah and Ita discuss how to become an intimacy coordinator, and answer some listener questions.MORE ABOUT ITA O'BRIENIta O'Brien is an Intimacy Coordinator and Movement Director for film, television, and theatre. For the last six years Ita O'Brien has been developing best practice when working with intimacy, scenes with sexual content, and nudity in film, TV, and theatre - the 'Intimacy on Set' guidelines. Ita pioneered the role of Intimacy Coordinator, which is gaining adoption in leading production houses, including HBO, Netflix, and the BBC. ​Ita founded Intimacy on Set to provide trained professional Intimacy Coordinators to the industry.- Website: https://www.itaobrien.com/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItaOB📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Calum McSwiggan, who is an LGBTQ+ writer, advocate, and author. Calum discusses his debut book, Eat Gay Love, an LGBTQ+ travel memoir, as well as his experiences traveling different parts of the world as a gay man. He and Hannah talk about visibility, and Calum’s privilege within the LGBTQ+ community as a white cis gay man. Finally, Hannah and Calum discuss the idea of community, what home means, and how LGBTQ+ people exist everywhere. Also: penises.MORE ABOUT CALUM MCSWIGGANCalum McSwiggan is a writer, radio presenter, and LGBT+ advocate. His first book, Eat Gay Love, is out on 9 July! - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalumMcSwiggan- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calummcswiggan/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/eatgaylove 📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES 📝 https://doingitpodcast.co.uk ✨CONNECT WITH US ✨https://www.instagram.com/doingitpodcast https://twitter.com/doingitpodcast 👀WANT EARLY & AD-FREE ACCESS TO EPISODES?👀https://www.patreon.com/hannahwitton✏️SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER✏️http://bit.ly/HannahWittonsNewsletter