
Get Naked with Dr. Kate
Dr. Kate Balestrieri, host of Get Naked with Dr. Kate, is a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, PACT Therapist, CSAT and the founder of Modern Intimacy. She helps people live more fulfilled lives by shattering stigma and erasing shame. It’s no secret that we live in a society that compartmentalizes sex and sexuality from our every day lives.On this show, Dr. Kate is going to change that, by getting curious with other experts and listeners. In this podcast, you're invited to join Dr. Kate as she investigates the relationship between sex, mental health, relationships and modern society. She shares safe, smart, dimensional and practical answers to those complex questions you’ve been wondering about. Mental health, sex and relationships do not have to feel like daunting topics.Everyone has questions. You are not alone. On this podcast, Dr. Kate makes information accessible. Everyone deserves to have more integrated, healthy, and sexually satisfying relationships. Email your questions to question@getnakedpodcast.com (Education and entertainment only - not therapy).
Latest episodes

Dec 19, 2023 • 48min
Stress, Sex and Hormones with Dr. Jasmine Talei
Dr. Kate and Dr. Jasmine discuss the role of stress and hormones on sexual desire and arousal. Dr. Jasmine Talei is a California licensed Naturopathic Doctor and believes in a holistic approach to our health. She looks at hormonal imbalances, the skin-gut connection, auto immune conditions, and mold-related illness and how these can effect stress in our lives.For a Link to Dr. Talei’s adrenal support product Mind Body Soul go tohttps://www.beverlyhillsnaturalmedicine.com/drtalei/p/resp5vh8e62s86oyht2vbt0xuls1kf Email your questions to: question@getnakedpodcast.comStay Connected with Dr. Kate:IG:https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/drkatebalestrieri/https://www.tiktok.com/modernintimacy/ADDYI: Go to www.Addyi.com and use code GETNAKED for a $10 telemedicine appointment and find out if Addyi is right for you.MIND BODY SOUL herbal supplement: Go to site for a 10% discount.Mention code Get Naked.https://www.beverlyhillsnaturalmedicine.com/drtalei/p/resp5vh8e62s86oyht2vbt0xuls1kf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 37min
Body Image and Desire with Dr. Nazanin Moali and Dr. Kate
Dr. Kate and Dr. Nazanin discuss the link between body shape, body dissatisfaction and the effect of negative body image on sexual experiences. They also delve into self-perception, positive or negative, in young people as well as adults.Eating disorders can also influence how we feel about our body and our sexual well-being. This episode has so much great information on the toll body image can take on us and ways to be aware of and improve this.Dr. Nazanin Moali,PhD is an internationally-recognized psychologist, educator, and podcaster. She specializes in assisting clients with eating disorders and sexual health challenges. Additionally, she hosts the podcast "Sexology" where she dives into findings in sex and intimacy psychology.Email your questions to: question@getnakedpodcast.comStay Connected with Dr. Kate:IG: https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/drkatebalestrieri/https://www.tiktok.com/modernintimacy/SPONSOR: ADDYI: Go to www.Addyi.com and use code GETNAKED for a $10 telemedicine appointment and find out if Addyi is right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 39min
Everything You Want to Know About Audio Erotica with Gina Guttierez
Gina Gutierrez, is co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Dipsea, and is passionate about de-stigmatizing sexual wellness for women. Dipsea, an audio app, is home to some of the best erotica in the world. It’s audio content is "redefining pleasure for women." Dr. Kate and Gina talk about using sexy stories and imagination as powerful tools in sexual arousal and enjoyment and the importance of connecting to our female sexuality and empowerment… all to improve each woman’s sex life. They talk how the effects can help put the spice back in relationships and increase our own sexual desire.Gina is offering our listeners a 30 day free trial to Dipsea, Details below in Sponsor section.Website: www.modernintimacy.comEmail your questions to: question@getnakedpodcast.comStay Connected with Dr. Kate:IG: https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/drkatebalestrieri/https://www.tiktok.com/modernintimacy/SPONSORS:ADDYI: Go to www.Addyi.com and use code GetNaked for a $10 telemedicine appointment to find out if Addyi is right for you.DIPSEA: Go to www.Dipseastories.com/GETNAKED for a 30 day free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 33min
How Does Child Sexual Abuse Impact the Victim’s Parents? with Imani Reynolds, LMFT
Imani and Dr. Kate talk about a new area of research that explores the Impact of a Child’s sexual victimization on the lives and sex lives of the parents of the child. This traumatic event for the child can take it’s toll on the parents as well. Feelings of guilt, concern for their child’s mental health, shock, can all lead to a breakdown of communication and little interest in sexual activity with their partner.Imani Reynolds is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a board-certified sexologist. Imani is currently a doctoral student in Human Sexuality with research focused on sexual desire, sexual intimacy, and sexual trauma.Email your questions to: question@getnakedpodcast.comThe Get Naked Podcast listeners can download a free printable booklet from Hope Ray about betrayal violence here:www.hoperay.com/getnaked Stay Connected with Dr. Kate:IG:https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/drkatebalestrieri/https://www.tiktok.com/modernintimacy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 40min
Perimenopause and your sex life with Dr. Shyama Mathews
Dr. Shyama and Dr. Kate talk about Perimenopause and effects on one’s sex life, sex drive, sexual desire, mood and body. They cover the pros and cons of various hormone replacement options. Perimenopause can bring with it changing bodies, lowered libido, painful sex, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, fogginess and emotional ups and downs.Dr. Shyama Mathews is a Board Certified OB/GYN, NAMS Certified. Menopause Specialist, and the Chief Medical Advisor of Playground, a Woman’s sex and wellness company. You can find it at www.Helloplayground.comSPONSORED BY ADDYIGo to www.Addyi.com and use code GETNAKED for a $10telemedicine appointment to find out if Addyi is right for you.____________________________________SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MIN CONSULTATION: https://www.modernintimacy.com/contact____________________________________FOLLOW MODERN INTIMACYIG: https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@modernintimacyBLOG: www.modernintimacy.comCheck out the Modern Intimacy podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify____________________________________FOLLOW DR. KATE BALESTRIERIIG: https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkatebalestrieri____________________________________DISCLAIMER The content posted on this page, or any of Dr. Kate’s or Modern Intimacy’s social media channels are for educational and entertainment purposes only and are not a substitute for therapy. If you need immediate support, please text HOME to 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255 to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ____________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
Joel Kim Booster talks about being gay, Asian and navigating bi-polar disorder
Joel Kim Booster and Dr. Kate talk about mental health, relationships (Joel is in a non-monogamous relationship) and how to find one’s own identity and have the courage to be who you know you are.Joel Kim Booster is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He co-produced and wrote for Big Mouth and The Other Two. In 2022, he wrote, produced, and starred in the Hulu romantic comedy Fire Island, with a main cast of Asian American actors.In 2018, he released his debut stand-up album, Model Minority. In 2022, he released a stand-up special on Netflix called Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, a funny and biting deconstruction and reconstruction of Booster’s identity onstage.Email your questions to: question@getnakedpodcast.comStay Connected with Dr. Kate:IG:https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/drkatebalestrieri/https://www.tiktok.com/modernintimacy/SPONSOR: ADDYI- Go to www.Addyi.com and use code GetNaked for a $10 telemedicine appointment to find out if Addyi is right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023 • 34min
Therapy for Men with David Khalili
Guest David F Khalili, Licensed Therapist and board-certified sexologist, discusses the struggles men face in expressing emotions, the impact of shame on accountability, low libido treatment for women, and the need for connection in desire discrepancy. They also mention David's new workbook on men's mental health issues.

Oct 31, 2023 • 50min
Sex Q&A and Smash or Pass with Tatiana Fogt (Bedside podcast)
Tatiana Fogt is the founder, host, and sexuality educator behind Bedside, a charting podcast series unpacking the intricacies of modern love, dating, relationships, and all things sex. She is on a mission to make sexual wellness more accessible and approachable. With a background in graphic design and branding Tatiana’s aim is to rebrand contemporary sex, love, dating, and intimacy to make room for what's between the hyper-clinical and hyper-sexual narratives we so often see. Dr. Kate and Tatiana join up again to answer your sex/relationship questions. They have great insights and answers and have fun while imparting their thoughts and knowledge.In this episode, Tatiana and Dr. Kate answer questions from Dr. Kate’s followers and talk about everything sex:- About breaking a sexual dry spell within a partnership- About wanting to start a casual sex practice and keep emotionally, physically and spiritually safe.- About wanting to get kinky even without a consistent partner. Listen to Dr. Kate and Tatiana discuss Munch, sex parties, safety and consent and some choices that may enhance solo sex.- About a Partner having pain during sex and Dr. Kate and Tatiana give suggestions.AND DONOT miss Dr. Kate and Tatiana’s totally entertaining and insightful game of SMASH or PASS!! (hint: Harry Styles may be mentioned)You will want to hear their take on every juicy question.Website: www.modernintimacy.comEmail your questions to: question@getnakedpodcast.comStay Connected with Dr. Kate:IG:https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/drkatebalestrieri/https://www.tiktok.com/modernintimacy/SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: Go to www.BetterHelp.com/GetNaked to get 10%off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2023 • 44min
Trauma and Betrayal Violence with Dr. Kate and Hope Ray, LPC, CSAT, CHFP, CCPS
Hope Ray, LPC CSAT CHFP CCPS is a therapist, theoretician and the pioneer of Complex Partner Trauma (CPT), a complete framework that pinpoints the endangerment betrayed partners face when their significant others use abusive deception to hide fidelity violating behavior. In 2023, Hope established the Betrayal Violence Institute (BVI) an interdisciplinary network that provides definitions and education for mental health clinicians + coaches, medical + legal professionals, faith-based + community organizations, and general society to better understand the conduct and impact of secret infidelity in intimate relationships. Hope is the creator of Complex Partner Trauma Magazine, a publication for betrayed women and the host of Women Who Discover, a private podcast about infidelity betrayal available on her website along with other programs and resources. Today we are talking about Hope’s new model for understanding chronic infidelity that positions it as violence. Dr. Kate and Hope talk about the definition of betrayal violence, which is not usually physical violence, but emotional violence. It is about keeping secrets from your partner on an on-going basis, and always denying any allegations. They also talk about the emotional fallout of partners putting a wall up and withdrawing into their lies, and leaving the partner cheated on in a state of mental confusion.Hope describes DIRE, the traits that exist in this personality profile of a cheater, betrayer: Detachment, Incongruence, Regression, EntitlementThey also talk about Victims going through CPT (Complex Partner Trauma) which includes being left in the dark, when you start to see evidence, when you can see the totality of what is going on and when you can begin to heal and set boundaries. It is an important discussion and listeners may relate to some of the signs happening in their relationship. Website: www.modernintimacy.comEmail your questions to: question@getnakedpodcast.comThe Get Naked Podcast listeners can download a free printable booklet from Hope Ray about betrayal violence here:www.hoperay.com/getnaked Stay Connected with Dr. Kate:IG:https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/drkatebalestrieri/https://www.tiktok.com/modernintimacy/SPONSORS:Hello Fresh: Go to www.HelloFresh.com/50getnakedand use code 50getnaked for 50% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2023 • 57min
Dan Savage On Love, Sex, Relationships, Fidelity and More with Dr. Kate
Dan Savage is a sex-advice columnist, a podcaster, an author, and has appeared on numerous television shows. “Savage Love,” Dan’s sex-advice column, first appeared in The Stranger, Seattle’s alternative weekly, in 1991. The column is now syndicated across the United States and Canada and is the longest running sex advice column. Dan has published six books. His book, Savage Love from A to Z: Advice on Sex and Relationships, Dating and Mating, Exes and Extras was published in September of 2021. In 2006, Dan launched the Savage Lovecast, a weekly, call-in advice podcast. It has over 300,000 unique monthly downloads and 100,000 paying subscribers for premium Magnum content. It ranks consistently in the top ten Sexuality podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Dan is passionate about helping young people face daily tormenting and bullying and also to help LGBT kids who often hide their sexuality for fear of being bullied. Savage has discussed his relationship with his husband on his podcast, in which he and his partner are committed to each other, but still have non-committal sex with other men. On this episode Dan talks about his relationship with his husband, each of them having boyfriends and how it works for them.Kate and Dan talk about sex, fidelity, monogamy, non-monogamy and the importance of creating the type of relationship and family you want, not dictated by society. There’s even an interesting discussion about Dan’s advocacy for cheating when maybe it’s not the worst thing for the relationship and may actually help it. They discuss the different ways loyalty to your partner may look like and times where infidelity and loyalty may co-exist. We hear what Dan’s take is on the political state of the country as well. This episode is full of bold ideas and a conviction to being honest with yourself. Ultimately, it is about creating your personal world with the plan that works for you.MAYER LABS- Kimono Swirl Natural Cleaning Gel: Go to www.Amazon.com and visit the Kimono Swirl store. Use promo code 20NakedSwirl for 20% off through the month of November.BEDUCATED: Go to https://beducate.me/pd2342-drkate and use code Dr. Kate for 40% off the yearly pass. Try ALL Beducated courses for 1 Day FREE. You won’t get charged for the first 24 hours, you can cancel it any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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