Sex, Drugs, & Soul
Welcome to Sex, Drugs, & Soul, where the sacred gets spicy, the growth gets real, and the self-discovery comes with a side of mischief. I’m Kristin Birdwell, author, host, & playful professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound.
On this podcast, we break the rules, shed the shame, and get intimate through vulnerable conversations, sensual explorations, aaaand the occasional existential crisis.
I bring raw stories, deep wisdom, and unfiltered conversations with fellow seekers, sensual enthusiasts, experts, and pleasure revolutionaries. We’re talking sexuality, self-expression, psychedelics, spirituality, and all the beautifully messy things that make us human.
If you’re ready to rewrite your story, drop the ‘shoulds,’ and live a life that turns you on… join me for a fun ride of inspiration and reclamation.
IG: @kristinbirdwell_ | kristinbirdwell.com
YT: @SexDrugsSoul
Episodes
94 episodes
From Ink to Canvas: How Recovery Catalyzed Jon McKenzie's Artistic Evolution
This week, Austin-based artist Jon McKenzie is on the pod!We explore how creativity becomes emotional nutrition, the importance of expressing your voice in a noisy world, his thoughts on AI, and how recovery ignited a new level of purpo...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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51:49
Faith Over Fear: Self-Love, Signs, & Spiritual Freedom with Veronica Kelly
A little soulful Sunday, featuring my girl Veronica Kelly, is coming out a day early in case you want to hop into her free event, 'Finally Breaking Free,' which starts on Octob...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:01:04
Modern Masculinity, Intentional Intimacy, & Choosing a ‘Good Enough’ Partner | A No BS Convo w/ Jordan Bowditch
“My relationship is the most important aspect of my life. Everything overflows from that. It is the most tangible way of communing with God & experiencing heaven on earth.” #goalsMen’s coach and intimacy guide Jordan Bowd...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:00:54
What Can Our Fantasies Tell Us? | Justin Gottlieb on Tantra, Fantasies, & Desires
Some of my favorite quotes from this episode: "Where there's horniness, there's healing..." & "Vulnerability is the gateway to intimacy."Justin Gottlieb, a sexual freedom coach and tantric facilitator, joins t...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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57:40
Tantric Daddy Take Two: Dennis Hull on Control, Surrender, & Letting Go
Tantric Daddy Take 2! Dennis Hull returns for an unfiltered conversation on conscious masculinity, emotional availability, and the power of slowing down. We talk about...The emotional toll of hyper-independence...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:08:00
Conscious Kink 101: Kimi Inch on Awakening Erotic Energy & Leading with Heart
“Your reality is a result of your nervous system and how you see life. Let’s shift that and be the doms of our lives.” - KimiThis conversation with Kimi Inch, The Creatrix of Erotic Leadership™, is one I’ve been dreaming about fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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50:15
From Purity Culture to Pleasure Preacher | Lauren Elise Rogers
“Sex isn’t everything, but it’s part of everything.”What happens when a virgin bride raised in purity culture becomes a pleasure preacher?In this raw conversation, I sit down with Lauren Elise Rogers, sexuality educator, intimacy ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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55:41
My Fave Jewish Friend is Getting Turned on by Jesus | Sammi Sadicario's Healing Journey Through Music, Voice, & Faith
Can music heal anxiety? In this conversation, Sammi Sadicario, vocalist, voice coach, and radiant creative, shares her powerful transformation from Jewish roots to a profound connection with Jesus and how she is ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:00:50
BONUS: What Is Pussy-Centered Living? Reclaiming Desire in Sexless Marriages | Jenny Braxton
In this heart-opening, libido-reviving, shame-shedding convo, I sit down with Jenny Braxton, a somatic sex, love, and relationship coach and founder of Pussy-Centered Living. We cannonball straight into the deep end (no weather chit-chat here) ...
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BONUS: Filthy Little Secrets x Sex, Drugs, & Soul Collab
Before the next season kicks off, we are mixing it up! In this bonus episode, I chat with Marvin of Filthy Little Secrets! Filthy Little Secrets is a podcast where real, everyday women get real about sex to shatter stigma and ...
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1:07:48
Four Types of Sex, Inner Union, & Power of Transformational Pleasure | Tantra Talk with Juan Es Alzate
In this powerful episode of Sex, Drugs, & Soul, we go all in on transformational sex, shamanic intimacy, and sacred union with luminous healer and modern shaman Juan Es Alzate.We explore:💋 The 4 types of se...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:04:40
83. How to Find Balance, Heal, & Trust Your Intuition | Josh Brinkman on Happiness & Self-Growth
What happens when you mix East Texas charm, soulful wisdom, and a baddie on a mission to stay balanced in a chaotic world? You get this heart-opening convo with Josh Brinkman.We explore it all from healing and happiness to the w...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:12:15
82. The Future of Addiction Medicine: Psychedelics, AI, and Rewriting Your Story | Dr. Jason Giles
“When courage overcomes habit, your story begins to change.”In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jason Giles—addiction medicine specialist, author, speaker, and a man who has walked both sides of the story.Once a high-achieving...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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58:00
81. A Double Priestess Playground: From Devil Dick Energy to Divine Feminine Downloads | Tiff Love
What happens when you blend hillbilly roots, sex magic, grief alchemy, and divine priestess play? A whole-ass tantric resurrection. In this deliciously raw episode, I sit down with pleasure priestess and tantric healer Tiff Love fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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56:41
80. Research Partners, French Lovers, & Vibrating Suitcases | Intimacy Expert Susan Bratton
Watch this episode here. What do vibrating suitcases, ethical non-monogamy, and clit-stroking meditations have in common? They all make an appearance in this juicy epi...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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50:01
79. Use Life’s Sh*t Moments as Creative Fertilizer with Pia Leichter
This week, I chat with Pia Leichter, an artist and embodiment guide, to explore how creativity, play, and ritual have helped both of us move through life’s biggest transitions. We talked about the beauty of death ceremonies, romanticizing life,...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:03:03
78. A Squirrel, A Bomb, & The Politics of Laughter with Comedian Tony Casillas
In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul, I talk with stand-up comedian Tony Casillas about the courage it takes to be funny when the truth isn't always comfortable.We unpack how personal experiences, from strict religious upbrin...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:01:27
77. Sex Work, Modern Dating, & the Madonna-Whore Complex: A Peek Inside the Male Psyche with Sexologist Coral Osborne
In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul, I chat with certified sexologist Coral Osborne. Our paths crossed in Austin at various events, and I've been impressed by her advocacy for men and the valuable insights she shares
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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51:37
76. Psychedelics, Finding Purpose in Pain, & The Creative Process: Emmy-Winning Alex Ruiz on Art as Alchemy
What if the darkest night of your soul (ego) was actually a canvas? Emmy award-winning artist Alex Ruiz joins me for a raw, riveting ride through depression, psychedelics, and creative resurrection.From The Simpsons and Beau...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:03:20
75. Turned On & Unapologetic: Rewriting the Rules of Porn with Afterglow CEO & Founder Lilly Sparks
What if porn could actually deepen your intimacy, spark real connection, and help you reclaim your pleasure without shame?In this rebellious and radically honest episode, I sit down with Lily Sparks, the visionary founder and CEO of Aft...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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52:41
74. From Relationship Roommates to Ravished: The Hot Monogamy Prescription with Dr. Diane Mueller
So many of us are craving deeper intimacy, but no one ever taught us how to actually talk about sex, desire, or what turns us on. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Diane Mueller for a conversation about what it takes to ke...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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57:06
73. Don't Swallow The Boric Acid...
This episode is dedicated to Larro! Love you, brother. Let's roll...***In this tender and truth-soaked episode, I open up about my journey with grief after losing a dear friend who left this world far too soon. It’s raw. It’s real...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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35:13
72. Tantric Daddy Energy? Dennis Hull Delivers
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dennis Hull, a trauma-informed coach and tantric practitioner, to explore healing through vulnerability, masculine-feminine dynamics, and the art of emotional connection.We discuss tantra as a path ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:09:26
71. The Science + Soul of Shadow Work with Danielle Massi
In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Massi for a deep dive into shadow work, unpacking what it really means to face the hidden aspects of ourselves. Our conversation moves through personal stories, common misconceptions, and the quiet powe...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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56:05
70. Love Lessons and Kitchen Confessions with Chef Carlos
From the art of cooking to navigating modern dating, we explore how creativity, relationships, and personal transformation all intertwine. Ghosting, breakups, and life’s big questions come to the table as we uncover the lessons hidden in failur...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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