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The Queer Confidence Coach Alex Ray (he/she/they)  joins Lily on the podcast this week! We are obsessed with what Alex is putting out into the world and excited to share the conversation. Lily talks to Alex about how LGBTQ+ individuals can create their own universe complete with confidence and freedom; and can step into their next powerful phase of life. Join us for this amazing episode!  Hot-takes from this episode: Stepping into both your divine masculine and divine feminine energy (2:50) Unpacking the stories that have shaped our confidence (12:39) Owning your sexual liberation and agency as a member of the queer community (18:57) Alex shares some of her favorite clients’ breakthroughs about self-permission (27:46) Confidence means allowing discomfort and having your own back (31:05) Links and resources: Alex Ray’s website Follow Alex on Instagram  Follow Date Brazen on Instagram Follow Date Brazen on TikTok The Queer Confidence Podcast Show notes: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/a-conversation-about-confidence-with-alex-ray

I'm answering all your questions in this AMA Questions like:  - Is it intuition or fear? - Do I DM a guy I met last year?? - How to approach people IRL - How to create Qualifying and Disqualifying questions. All will be answered in this episode:)

We are getting vulnerable on the podcast this week. Dr. Juliana Hauser returns to the show to talk more about sexual agency.  After Dr. Juliana’s last podcast appearance, Lily participated in Revealed, Juliana’s program about sexual agency in a community setting. This episode is an opportunity to be in the room while Lily talks to her coach about what it was like to dive deep into the experience of sexual agency, what it is, and how it can affect your life.  “When you get to reclaim who you are, excavating your story and understanding it on your own terms, then you really gain a different level of confidence in knowing who you are; so that you can make decisions with purpose, intention, and agency moving forward.” Dr. Juliana Hauser Hot-takes from this episode: Dr. Juliana and Lily share their experiences about being a part of each other’s work (4:31) Excavating your stories and how doing so encourages owning your sexual agency (9:55) The first place to be in discomfort is with curiosity (14:15) Lily shares the most powerful lessons learned from her time in Revealed (16:49) All of the fears that came up for Lily when doing work toward sexual agency (23:31) What is the value of knowing your sexuality and understanding your sexual story? (26:13) Agency is the headliner of the essence of who we are (29:17) Links and resources: Limited Spots Available for the Main Energy Mastermind - Apply Today! Dr. Juliana’s website Dr. Juliana on Instagram 80. Reclaiming your sexual agency with Dr. Juliana Hauser Date Brazen on Instagram Show notes: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/a-conversation-about-sexual-agency/      

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We’ve been talking a lot about main character energy around here. What is it? Having main character energy means taking center stage in your life, owning what you want, and asking for it out loud. This week client Emily is on the show to share how she embodied the spirit of main character energy when she went through a Date Brazen program and shares how she was able to master self-worth in all areas of her life.   If you are interested in learning how to become the center of your permission-filled, self-trust-fueled, bold-as-hell love story, apply for the Main Character Energy Mastermind today. Hot-takes from this episode: How Date Brazen taught Emily to understand her worth is NOT related to whether she was in a relationship or not (5:45) Emily’s desire to be in community to work on her dating life (12:33) What it looks like to get in your own way around dating (25:40) Healing from past relationships and learning to move forward with courage, self-worth, and honesty (28:04) Links and resources: Apply for the Main Energy Mastermind! Date Brazen on Instagram Show notes: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/emilys-self-worth-and-main-character-energy/    

This week, Date Brazen client Jenny is on the podcast. Jenny embodies main character's energy in a beautiful way. In this episode, she shares what it felt like to bet on herself (and her dating life), embrace self-trust, and practice self-compassion. We hope you are loving the stories from women who are taking massive courageous action to become the center of their permission-filled, self-trust-fueled, bold-as-hell love story. Hot-takes from this episode: Practicing self-compassion in a space of learning and growing (5:33) Jenny shares about the bad dating advice she bought into including the number game and using dating apps. Hot-take: If you don’t know another way of dating, you’ll continue to follow the advice that doesn’t feel intentional (9:12) Why Lily thinks dating is a portal to greater well-being (10:05) The ripple effects of working with an intersectional feminist dating coach (20:13) Links and resources: Apply for the Main Energy Mastermind! Date Brazen on Instagram Kristen Neff Show notes: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/jennys-self-compassion-journey/    

This week, we are continuing the podcast series which showcases women who are embodying their main character energy. Last week we heard from Maggie and this time, we welcome Kate and Julianne to the show. They share how they stepped into their best, “Hell, yes!” and learned to practice radical self-trust.  If you’ve listened to the podcast recently, you know there are big shifts happening here at Date Brazen. Kate and Julianne were a direct influence on the energetic shift so the work we do is deeper and more impactful in all areas of life. Hot-takes from this episode: Julianne shares her story of why she felt the need to find a new approach to her love life (2:09) Kate opens up about why she began working with Lily, to “figure out why dating sucks” What it’s like to be a feminist woman who wants a relationship (6:06) Being secure in yourself for not settling and living your authentic life is a radical act of self-care (28:00) What self-trust looks like for Kate and Julianne now that they have embraced this new way of approaching their love lives (50:57) Links and resources: Date Brazen on Instagram 111. Big vulnerable exciting news (aka what self-trust will do) 112. Brazen Client Story: Maddie's Main Character Energy Date Brazen on Instagram Show notes: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/stepping-into-your-best-hell-yes

This week kicks off our new series on the podcast of amazing folks who’ve worked with Lily and who are embodying their main character energy. You're going to hear more about how these women are giving themselves permission to have what they want and take massive courageous action.  Today’s episode is all about Maddie's main character energy journey. We worked together last year. She shares how she has been taking up space, asking for more, and valuing her worth.  Hot-takes from this episode: The three pillars of main character energy! (00:25) Having genuine belonging is better than accumulating connection (7:58) What it was like for Maddie to step into the personal growth space (12:28) The benefits of dating mindfully and with intention (20:30) How Maddie went from people-pleasing to understanding what she wants and putting herself first (28:11) Links and resources: Last week’s episode about the big shifts that are happening!  Date Brazen on Instagram Show notes with transcript: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/maddies-main-character-energy/    

Vulnerability alert! This week I am sharing some big, exciting news with y’all. In fact, I am taking lessons from the work I do with my clients and applying them to my professional life. I am showing up, being courageous, and trusting that this next path for Date Brazen is the right one. Yes, I said next path! Listen to this episode to hear about the big shift that is coming and what harnessing your main character energy has to do with it all.   I am going to be talking about diving deeper into your self-trust because when you do, you will feel incredible about every decision in your dating life. I’ll also share what one client said to me and how that one sentence was the catalyst for the deep and meaningful change in my life’s work and mission to support women like you.  When you create your own freedom in your life, when you show up fully for yourself, when you start to unlearn the ways the patriarchy has kept you playing small, you can create the impact you want to see in yourself and in the world around you.    Links and resources: Date Brazen on Instagram Episode 69: Worthiness + Winning Results with Simone Grace Seol SHOW NOTES: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/what-self-trust-will-do  

This week we are talking about how to create a pleasure-filled sex life with or without a partner. Joining me in this episode is pleasure expert Danielle Savory. Danielle weaves together her background in neuroscience, her expertise in mindfulness, and her skills as a coach to help women rewire their brains, connect with their bodies, and take an empowered approach to their sexuality.  Join us for this bold, empowering, and juicy episode!  Hot-takes from this episode: The mind-body connection and embracing your sexuality  Your dream sex life will keep growing and evolving as you grow and evolve too How the practice of self-compassion can shift your sex life Getting your needs met when you don't have a sexual partner! We redefine the idea of casual sex What it means to live as a "turned on woman" Links and resources: Date Brazen on InstagramDanielle Savory's website Danielle Savory on Instagram It’s My Pleasure podcast Reclaiming your sexual agency with Dr. Juliana Hauser Self-Compassion with Kristen Neff SHOW NOTES: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog/better-sex-with-danielle-savory