Sex, Drugs, & Soul
Welcome to Sex, Drugs, & Soul—where the sacred gets spicy, the healing gets real, and the self-discovery comes with a side of mischief. I’m Kristin Birdwell—author, mystic, tantrika, story doula, and professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound.
For years, I thought I had to choose between my wild, rebellious nature and my deep spiritual calling. Turns out, the magic happens when we embrace and integrate the two. This podcast is where we break the rules, shed the shame, and get intimate with our truth—whether that’s through soul-stirring conversations, sensual exploration, or the occasional existential crisis (served with a wink and a cocktail).
I bring you raw stories, deep wisdom, and unfiltered conversations with fellow seekers, healers, and pleasure revolutionaries. We’re talking spirituality, sexuality, self-expression, and all the beautifully messy things that make us human.
So, if you’re ready to rewrite the story, drop the ‘shoulds,’ and live a life that turns you on—welcome. Let’s get wild, raw, and soulfully reclaimed.
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Sex, Drugs, & Soul
50. Working On Turning My Nikes Into Slippers with C.R. Herro
This is my most vulnerable episode to date... My ex and I discuss why we live in different states and explore three pillars of happiness: self-care, boundaries, and community.
I also share insights and stories about how I felt as if I'd fumbled the gift of our relationship and decided to start ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
We explore...
- Self-care, boundaries, and community as pillars for mental health, happiness, and well-being
- Healing past wounds to build healthier relationships
- Attachment styles and how they can influence our behavior and how we form or maintain relationships
- How past experiences can influence our tendency to gravitate towards chaotic or avoidant relationships
- Communication of emotional depth
- Making conscious choices and actions for personal growth and fulfillment.
- Reparenting and inner child healing
Chapters
00:00, Introduction and Catching Up
03:39, Life Transitions and Personal Growth
08:18, Exploring Attachment Styles
17:32, The Three Pillars of Happiness: Self-Care, Boundaries, and Community
23:02, Conclusion and Takeaways
28:25, The Fantasy of Wanting Someone to Want You
32:23, Emotional Communication in Relationships
35:35, Making Changes and Pursuing New Paths
38:35, Self-Discovery and Healing through Ketamine Therapy
48:16, Developing a Personal Therapeutic Model
50:36, The Importance of Reparenting
52:29, Addressing Mental Health Education for Young Adults
55:48, Looking Towards the Future
Keywords
self-care, boundaries, community, attachment styles, mental health, relationships, avoidant relationships, emotional connection, independence, emotional communication, self-care, community, genogram, family history, reparenting, inner child, social media
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