Part two of Luna's self-interview about love, connection, and mission to make the world a sexier place with the current set of podcast questions.
[01:30:12] What makes me go WOO? The moon, croissants, and learning from others
[01:31:30] How learning about others' experiences shapes understanding of connection
[01:33:37] The reality of projections in new relationships and meeting expectations
[01:35:14] My obsession with "lining things up"
[01:37:41] How “lining things up” applies to photography, podcasting, and all creative work
[01:40:19] How I woo me: the importance of alone time
[01:45:06] How to woo me: food, touch, and engagement with creative work
[01:48:55] Building safety and trust in relationships
[01:50:44] Requirements for physical intimacy and love of clear containers
[01:54:22] Evolution from early podcast days to embracing all erotic arts
[01:56:56] Dreams of creating edurotic content and spaces
[02:00:13] Ongoing learnings navigating personal relationships
[02:01:29] Health, safety, and communication practices
[02:05:02] Patterns of boundaries in vanilla vs kinky connections
[02:15:52] Ongoing project: organizing my ultimate bucket list of pleasure exploration
[02:21:56] Vision for Explicit Negotiation edurotic series
[02:32:15] Future goals: redefining sex education and creating safe spaces for deep connection
[02:35:12] Dreams of co-creating a more connected, loving world together
🔗 PEOPLE & RESOURCES MENTIONED
Marc Brackett (Yale researcher, creator of RULER emotional intelligence program) - marcbrackett.com
Lisa Feldman Barrett (Neuroscientist, emotions researcher) - lisafeldmanbarrett.com
Esther Perel (Psychotherapist, relationships expert) - estherperel.com
Brené Brown (Researcher focusing on vulnerability and shame) - brenebrown.com
Andrew Huberman (Stanford neuroscientist, host of Huberman Lab podcast) - hubermanlab.com
Emily Nagoski (Sex educator and researcher, writer on sexuality and stress) - emilynagoski.com
Amelia Nagoski (Choral conductor, co-author on burnout research)
Cherie DeVille (Adult performer, former pod guest) - cheriedeville.com
Ophelia Kaan (Adult performer) - x.com/OpheliaKaan
Tyler Poelle (Acting teacher at Lesly Kahn) - tylerpoelle.com
RESOURCES: BOOKS:
"Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski
"Come Together" by Emily Nagoski
"Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily & Amelia Nagoski
FreeSTDCheck.org
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