What is Like a Pro? And What is the Wheel?
Thank you, Carole, for inviting me, and offering this interview. I look forward to being there!
Continue readingSex work, men and women and the Wheel, Trust, Choices and Integrity
A conversation Manuel Harand in Vienna. Manuel asks about, and we talk about, how I started on this path, what sex work means, how men and women differ (in general) in exploring the Wheel of Consent, how we learn to trust, what happens when we learn to take responsibility for
Continue readingThe Bossy Massage
(40 min.) I discovered this one somewhat by accident, some years back, and the more I play with it, the more powerful I notice it is. The point of this one is not the ‘massage’. It’s not the touch at all – it’s the process of noticing what it is
Continue readingJoyful Embodiment – another webinar!
Another webinar! A follow up to the previous one, this time with Deej Juventin and Uma Furman. The 3 of us are facilitating In the Field, an advanced training for Sexological Bodyworkers, and Growing in Embodiment, a 5 day retreat for anyone who is ready to enjoy themselves more in
Continue readingJoyful Embodiment – a webinar
[Video here – audio is below, which you can download] February 15, 2016, with Betty, Katie Sarra of Dawlish, UK, and Curt Mason of Sydney Australia. Yes, the irony is not lost on me, using a webinar to talk about embodiment! Nevertheless, we do explain a few things and take
Continue readingThoughts on the Taking Quadrant – with Harry
(5 min.) I love Harry! Here’s a clip (from a longer conversation) in which we ruminate on things related to the Taking Quadrant.
Continue readingQ&A on the G-spot massage
(11 min.) I have a very different view on the G-spot massage than most people. Recorded at Like a Pro, Oakland, 2014.
Continue readingLearning you have a choice
(12 min.) This is somewhat of an extension of the Bossy Massage – same principle. The receiver, or ‘client’ directs every step along the way. Once I started playing with this one, I heard that someone else was doing something similar (Clinton Callahan) and that he had had excellent results
Continue readingHow to play the 3-Minute Game
(14 min.) Thank you to all the friends who so generously starred in this video! DOWNLOAD THE BOOKLET: Letter Size, for US A4 size for Europe, Australia and UK WHERE IT CAME FROM: Here’s a conversation with the inventor of the game, Harry Faddis, with another description of how to
Continue readingNotes on teaching the Wheel
(20 min) After the Like a Pro class in Berlin, a number of students had questions about teaching the Wheel of Consent to their students and clients. The short answer: Take what is useful and add it to what you’re doing Don’t try to explain the whole thing!
Continue readingWhat we have backwards
( 6 min.) Here’s a clip about what most of us body workers have backwards. We tend to think the doing is what counts – but there is another piece that has far greater ramifications, both in the moment and long term. From Like a Pro, Oakland, October 2015
Continue readingFor practitioners: on taking turns, receiving and being a client
Harry and me: get on the table, dear!
Continue readingShame and empowerment in hands-on session work
(24 min.) An overview of basic principles about hands-on session work – what it is that creates awareness and empowerment and why the choosing is more important that the doing. This was some last minute brainstorming at Like a Pro, Oakland, October 2015.
Continue readingHappy Birthday, Bonny!
My new friends at Angsbacka retreat in Sweden, sang happy birthday to my daughter, back in the USA, who turned 35 that day – thank you all!
Continue readingA conversation with Harry Faddis
(1 hour) Harry Faddis is the inventor of the 3 Minute Game – thank you, Harry! This spring I got to finally meet Harry and we had a nice long talk about that and more. (The 3 Minute Game is what gave rise to the 4 Quadrants and The Wheel
Continue readingOptions – what to offer your clients
Here’s the short version – just a definition. Below is the full version, with more questions and discussion with the practitioners there.
Continue reading2 workshops: In the Field – and – Growing in Embodiment
(5 min.) Last year I had the great good fortune of teaching with Uma Furman and Deej Juventin in Australia. Next year we offer the same thing in the U.K. This event was so fun and deeply transforming for everyone, practitioners and participants alike. Come join us!
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