The Naked Librarian

De: Victoria Payne
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  • The Naked Librarian covers impolite conversations with wellness professionals on women's health, aging gracefully, and self-acceptance.
    © 2024 2023 Victoria Payne
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  • Food. Sex. Magic: Aphrodisiac Foods for a Healthy Sex Life

    Food. Sex. Magic: Aphrodisiac Foods for a Healthy Sex Life
    Jun 23 2024
    In this episode, Naked Librarian host, Victoria Payne, interviews Amy Reiley, an aphrodisiac food expert, about the connection between food and sexual health. They discuss how certain foods can affect sex drive and performance, and provide tips for incorporating aphrodisiac foods into meals. Amy explains that foods like dark chocolate, chili peppers, coffee, and pineapple can have positive effects on sexual health. She also emphasizes the importance of hydration and a varied, colorful diet for overall sexual well-being. The conversation highlights the importance of individual preferences and finding foods that both partners enjoy. Amy cautions against consuming foods that are endangered or dangerous, as they have no proven aphrodisiac effects. Always seek professional advice for any sexual health concerns. *** Thank you to Amy Reiley at eatsomethingsexy.com. And thank you to ORKAS for the tunes...Hey You. You can find The Naked Librarian's Guide to Your First Colonoscopy here. Thank you to our sponsor Mission Flow — marketing and automation for businesses on a mission. To see the transcript of this episode, see below: Speaker 1: You can affect your sexual health and performance without prescription drugs or expensive supplements. When it comes to sex, food really is medicine. Speaker 1: So how's your sex life? Kind of an intimate question, I know, but did you know that 40% of women age 40 or older report a lowered sex drive and after 50, that drops to 34% and men aren't doing that much better? With 46% of men over 50 reporting some issue with erectile dysfunction. Now, don't get me wrong, I hope you have an amazing, fulfilling, tremendous sex life. I wish you many orgasms and wet and wild nights, but if you're like a lot of Americans over 40, your sex life may not be what it once was before kids and your twenties perimenopause, or the stress about paying for college or saving for retirement. In fact, there's a lot that goes into our sexual yearnings and enjoyment beyond aging and hormones. And perhaps no big surprise here, our mental health plays a big part. Now for the good news, you can affect your sexual health and performance without prescription drugs or expensive supplements when it comes to sex, food really is medicine. Speaker 1: And today I'm going to introduce you to an aphrodisiac food superhero goddess who is helping men and women have happy sex lives until their dying day, if of course, that is what they want and why not want that? Sex is fun. It relieves tension, provides pleasure, and builds intimacy with your partner. Hi, I'm Victoria Payne, your host and the creator of The Naked Librarian, where I uncover the truth about health and happiness for grown ass women. If you're new here, welcome. I'm so glad you're here. I'm a writer, storyteller and recovering English professor who uses her nerd power and love of good stories to bring you wellness news with some spice. Today you meet Amy Riley, a astronomical sex expert. Amy has an MA in astronomy from LA Cord Blue and is the author of five Aphrodisiac cookbooks, including Fork Me Spoon, me, and her latest project, the Better Sex Bundle for Men. Speaker 1: You can find amazing recipes and free resources over at her website, eat something sexy.com. In this episode, Amy's got your hot tips on foods to amp up your sex drive, what to order and what to avoid on a romantic night out. And for the nerd choir, like me, some science behind why certain foods come with sexual health benefits. And yes, sometimes it's the actual nutrients, but sometimes it's the experience, the sound dark chocolate makes when you snap off a bite. That's what we're talking about. So if you're at all curious about what to eat or even what to hand feed your partner, join me in this fun and inspired conversation with Amy. Oh, and bring your notepad. You're probably going to want to jot a few of these tips down, or if you're in your car, maybe make some mental notes because you are in for a treat. Speaker 2: So I'm so happy that you can join me today and people are going to listen to this at some point, but I think it's worth noting that we are just one day before we're like Valentine's Day Eve, and this is your time. This is when it sounds like you've had this amazing season of people wanting to talk to you about your specialty. And so I'm just curious, what have been some of the appearances that you've made, some of these special things that have happened because of your specialty in Aphrodisiac Foods? Speaker 3: Oh my goodness. Well, first of all, I love that Valentine's Day Eve. Yes, it's the most, I mean, today is the more wonderful day. It's like you can anticipate Valentine's Day. I always like that feeling. So wonderful things. So I just found out that some of my quotes are recipes are going to be featured on AARP's website for Valentine's Day. So yes, so what is it, 55, ...
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    44 m
  • WAWSOME: Why we need daily awe and wonder

    WAWSOME: Why we need daily awe and wonder
    Jun 10 2024
    In this episode, Victoria discusses the concept of awe and its effects on our well-being with writer Rumi Tsuchihashi. Together, they explore the way awe provides an essential human experience of being in the presence of something vast that transcends our understanding of the world. Rumi shares a simple practice for cultivating awe, by noticing and photographing something awe-inspiring for seven days, as a way to cultivate awe in everyday life. She shares some of her writing, which emphasizes the importance of being open to new experiences and finding beauty in the small moments. Rumi also brings insights from the way her grandparents experienced daily awe and wonder, as well as the benefits of vocalizing and sharing these experiences with others. The two encourage listeners to seek out awe in their own lives and to embrace the beauty and wonder that surrounds them. Thank you to Rumi Tsuchihashi at rumitsuchihashi.com. Visit her website or find the beautiful writing you here in this episode on Amazon.com. And thank you to Aldar Kedem for the tunes...Ocean in Motion. You can find The Naked Librarian's Guide to Your First Colonoscopy here. Thank you to our sponsor Mission Flow — marketing and automation for businesses on a mission. Read the transcript below: Speaker 1 (00:00:00): Have you ever wondered why you feel compelled to say words like Wow or awesome? Turns out these everyday words help us describe big, emotional and sensory experiences known as wonder and awe. Now, science is just now starting to really understand the effects of awe on our wellbeing, and there's a lot to learn. If you want more peace and calm, even happiness in your life, this conversation is meant for you. (00:00:36): There's so many things you can do for your health and wellbeing, yoga, walking, meditation, stretching, running, gardening, strength training, buying organic, a beach vacation. But what if I told you there's a simple practice that helps you feel more present and alive, more connected to the world, and all living things decreases. Stress increases happiness and fills you with the kind of love that brings you to happy tears. And you can do it anytime and any place, whether you're alone or with someone else, it's 100% free. And maybe the very best part requires no conscious effort. In fact, all you have to do is show up. What is this amazing, miraculous, wonderful thing I'm talking about? Sometimes we call it awe, and sometimes we call it wonder. The two experiences seem to exist on a continuum and understanding awe and its effects on our wellbeing is something science is just now starting to understand. (00:01:32): In Brene Brown's fabulous Atlas of the Heart and encyclopedia of emotions and experiences she uses researchers, oic, Weiner, and Johannes Wagman's helpful explanation of the difference between awe and wonder. Wonder inspires the wish to understand and awe inspires the wish to let shine, to acknowledge, and to unite. Hi, I'm Victoria Payne, a health and happiness nerd, and the creator and your host of the Naked Librarian. If you're new here, welcome. I am so glad you're here. You've picked a fantastic episode for your first naked librarian experience. In this episode, I'm going to bring in another definition of awe according to Docker Kelner, a psychologist and awe researcher, you're going to hear it again later in the episode, and that's intentional. This is one of those definitions that's worth writing down. Kelner says, awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world. (00:02:31): And one of the coolest things about awe is according to keltner, awe can also come in the form of perceived vastness. Let that sink in. This is something we're going to be talking about and exploring in this episode. Now, here's some facts to know about awe. It calms your nervous system by activating your vagus nerve. It does to your brain something very similar to prayer, meditation, and pilgrimage. It deactivates, what's your default network, which is the place we do a lot of our overthinking, negative thoughts and old stories. It helps us understand our place and our connection to the world. Time in nature, movement, meditation even. And this is going to be a whole other episode, psychedelics in courage. Awe, some people are more wired to experience awe, which psychologists believe is a trait because they're more curious and comfortable with the unknown and with what language cannot describe. (00:03:28): But, and this is fabulous news, you can cultivate more on your life by being open to new experiences. And as you'll see in this episode, I believe that writing about our lives helps us experience more wonder and awe because we get to do a double take. We get to conjure up a forgotten moment and ask it to show us why we've remembered it after all these years. In other words, we get to look at our own lives with awe. That's why to better understand ...
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Route 50: What it Means to Mindfully Turn 50

    Route 50: What it Means to Mindfully Turn 50
    May 28 2024
    In this episode, Victoria Payne chats with her long-time friend Angie Parker Yoakum, a life coach and first-time author, who's hitting the big 5-0. They dive into how milestone birthdays are perfect times for a bit of self-reflection and personal growth. Angie opens up about her own journey of figuring herself out and how crucial it is to really know yourself to craft the life and relationships you're after. She gives us a sneak peek into her book, "Before You Say I Do: Questions Every Person Should Ask," which is all about asking the tough questions about past experiences, values, and future dreams, both for you and your partner. Angie's big on knowing your worth and not settling for less in relationships. She also opens up about how her family background shaped her views on love and relationships. All in all, it's a heart-to-heart on why knowing yourself inside out is key to a fulfilling and meaningful life. A big thanks to Angie Parker Yoakum! Look for her book : Before You Say I Do: Questions Every Person Should Ask...out soon on Amazon. And thank you to Seth Parson for his music. This episode features his track "The Sun is Out." Show transcript below: Speaker 1 (00:01): Big birthdays, we approach them with some trepidation, dread, maybe excitement. But what if you could use the runway to 50 or 60 or 70 or 40 as a way to know yourself better? Because we can't have the life or relationships we want if we haven't done the work to know ourselves and become the person of our dreams. Yep, I said it. You are who you've been waiting for. (00:36): We've all got them. People who change our lives, people we can grow with, and if we're lucky people we can grow old with. And speaking of getting old or what my 78-year-old father likes to call getting older, I am so glad you tuned into today's conversation because I'm going to introduce you to one of the wisest and most interesting women you are bound to meet. And she just so happens to be one of my oldest friends. And I promise you, if you ever find yourself in the same room with Angie Parker Yoakum, you're going to have a meaningful conversation. You'll leave their thinking about your answers and likely inspired to dig a little deeper. If you're new to the Naked Librarian, welcome. I'm Victoria Payne, a writer, storyteller, recovering English professor and total health nerd, and also your host. I created The Naked Librarian because I wanted more honest conversation about women's health and happiness. (01:34): It's my hope that the show gives you practical tips and food for thought because in my ever expanding Girlfriend Circle, I know one thing for sure. We are all in it together. So let me tell you more about Angie Parker Yoakum. She is a life coach, first time author, mom to a beautiful teenage daughter and an all-star human being that you're going to fall in love with. In this episode that I've entitled Route 50, we dive into the mindful journey of turning 50 in a modern age. Because let's face it, ladies, it's both a personal milestone and potentially a meltdown. Your body, brain, hormones, life, job, relationships, everything has aged. And it could be hard to take the good with the bad, but what if you could use your road to 50 or 60 or 70 or 40, maybe 30 as a way to know yourself better? (02:28): Because as do hear in our conversation, we can't have the life or relationships we want if we haven't done the work to know ourselves and become the person of our dreams. Yep, I said it. You are who you've been waiting for, and that's exactly what Angie and I talk about today. We dive into regret what we learned or didn't learn from our parents, parenting loss and what we would tell our 25-year-old self who has yet to embark on the journey and learn the wisdom that we now have for better or worse in our gosh dang back pocket. And we want to give it to you. Now, Angie's book is coming out soon, so this conversation is a bit of a preview and also listening in to two old friends talk about life and all they've learned along the way. And bonus, whenever you listen to this episode, I just want you to know that it airs on Angie's 50th birthday. How cool is that? So you are here celebrating it with us. So come with me and Angie as we put all this stuff together. We made this episode for you, Angie, do you remember how we met? Speaker 2 (03:39): So we were at UPS, we worked at UPS together, and Victoria was this young southern belle little tender. What were you like 19? Such a little peach. And we were really lucky in the whole hub of Swan Island, UPS to work in this little corner called the hazardous responder section, which they had one just on each, it was just two in the whole hub, if you know what I'm talking about. In UPS, just the warehouse. But there were two ends to where it was literally what, six of us and Victoria and I were two of the six. And we just bonded. We became friends and she learned about my little quirks of, what was it you made quiche? ...
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    52 m
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