<![CDATA[Raw & Reconnected]]>Welcome to Raw & Reconnected — the podcast your nervous system probably warned you about.

The one where we talk about sex, desire, intimacy, shame, brains, bodies, relationships, healing, pleasure, and all the weird beautiful messy shit nobody taught us how to navigate.

]]>http://rawandreconnected.caRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:15:13 GMTSun, 31 May 2026 13:24:02 GMT60Chantelle Lewis-Lambert<p>Welcome to <b>Raw &amp; Reconnected</b> — the podcast your nervous system probably warned you about.</p><p>The one where we talk about sex, desire, intimacy, shame, brains, bodies, relationships, healing, pleasure, and all the weird beautiful messy shit nobody taught us how to navigate.</p>episodicChantelle Lewis-Lambertchantelle@rawandreconnected.cayes<![CDATA[You’re Not Bad At Communication… Your Nervous System Thinks You’re In Danger]]>The podcast episode explores the impact of the nervous system on communication and relationships. It delves into the neuroscience of conflict, the rewiring of the brain, and the importance of emotional safety in intimacy and desire. The episode emphasizes the need for rewiring and healing to improve communication and connection.

Takeaways

  • Nervous system impacts communication
  • Emotional safety is crucial for intimacy and desire

Chapters

  • 00:00 Rewiring the Brain
  • 05:23 Impact on Relationships
  • 11:00 Upcoming Topics
]]>2a52b49e-ad6f-4911-beda-68842551f0a2Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:19:57 GMT<p>The podcast episode explores the impact of the nervous system on communication and relationships. It delves into the neuroscience of conflict, the rewiring of the brain, and the importance of emotional safety in intimacy and desire. The episode emphasizes the need for rewiring and healing to improve communication and connection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Nervous system impacts communication</li><li>Emotional safety is crucial for intimacy and desire</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Rewiring the Brain</li><li>05:23 Impact on Relationships</li><li>11:00 Upcoming Topics</li></ul>yes00:11:3821You’re Not Bad At Communication… Your Nervous System Thinks You’re In Dangerfull<![CDATA[Why Do I Keep Attracting Love Bombers and Narcissists?]]>Chantelle Lewis discusses the topic of attracting love bombers and narcissists, exploring the dynamics of unhealthy relationships and the psychological factors that contribute to this pattern. She delves into the allure of love bombing, the impact of childhood experiences, and the importance of self-reflection in breaking free from these patterns.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the allure of love bombing
  • The impact of childhood experiences on relationship patterns

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Topic
  • 06:11 Relationship Cycle: Idealization, Devaluation, Discard
  • 11:33 The Empath Trap
]]>c3957a0d-eebb-45bd-895f-703d936b378cMon, 15 Jun 2026 20:06:01 GMT<p>Chantelle Lewis discusses the topic of attracting love bombers and narcissists, exploring the dynamics of unhealthy relationships and the psychological factors that contribute to this pattern. She delves into the allure of love bombing, the impact of childhood experiences, and the importance of self-reflection in breaking free from these patterns.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the allure of love bombing</li><li>The impact of childhood experiences on relationship patterns</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Topic</li><li>06:11 Relationship Cycle: Idealization, Devaluation, Discard</li><li>11:33 The Empath Trap</li></ul>yes00:17:09110Why Do I Keep Attracting Love Bombers and Narcissists?full<![CDATA[Men Are Emotionally Starving Too: Sex, Shame, Pressure & The Male Brain]]>The episode delves into the emotional starvation of men, the impact of societal conditioning on male behavior, and the need for emotional safety and vulnerability. It explores the emotional layer of sex, performance anxiety, the impact of porn on the male brain, emotional exhaustion and pressure, and ways to improve male intimacy and sex.

Takeaways

  • Men are emotionally starving
  • Understanding male behavior
  • The impact of societal conditioning on men

Chapters

  • 00:00 Men Are Emotionally Starving
  • 05:11 Performance Anxiety and Intimacy
  • 12:07 The Need for Emotional Safety
]]>90b967be-acbf-4583-82fd-8b551bbac5b7Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:02:47 GMT<p>The episode delves into the emotional starvation of men, the impact of societal conditioning on male behavior, and the need for emotional safety and vulnerability. It explores the emotional layer of sex, performance anxiety, the impact of porn on the male brain, emotional exhaustion and pressure, and ways to improve male intimacy and sex.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Men are emotionally starving</li><li>Understanding male behavior</li><li>The impact of societal conditioning on men</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Men Are Emotionally Starving</li><li>05:11 Performance Anxiety and Intimacy</li><li>12:07 The Need for Emotional Safety</li></ul>yes00:18:3019Men Are Emotionally Starving Too: Sex, Shame, Pressure & The Male Brainfull<![CDATA[Bonus Episode: The Perfect Sex Life is Bullsh*t]]>The podcast episode explores the myth of the perfect sex life and delves into the impact of shame, societal influence, and education on sexuality. It discusses the disconnect between performance and embodiment, the role of relationship dynamics, the importance of communication and vulnerability, self-discovery, nervous system regulation, and the truth about sexuality and connection. It concludes with a focus on embracing authenticity and connection in sexuality.

Takeaways

  • The myth of the perfect sex life is debunked, emphasizing the importance of connection over performance.
  • Shame, societal influence, and education significantly impact individuals' sexuality, leading to disconnection and confusion.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Myth of the Perfect Sex Life
  • 07:06 The Influence of Society and Education on Sexuality
  • 13:20 The Role of Relationship Dynamics in Sexuality
  • 20:56 Exploring Self-Discovery and Nervous System Regulation
  • 30:46 Embracing Authenticity and Connection in Sexuality
]]>4153bf75-0b80-4f62-ab5f-22c201367aa7Sun, 31 May 2026 14:23:35 GMT<p>The podcast episode explores the myth of the perfect sex life and delves into the impact of shame, societal influence, and education on sexuality. It discusses the disconnect between performance and embodiment, the role of relationship dynamics, the importance of communication and vulnerability, self-discovery, nervous system regulation, and the truth about sexuality and connection. It concludes with a focus on embracing authenticity and connection in sexuality.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The myth of the perfect sex life is debunked, emphasizing the importance of connection over performance.</li><li>Shame, societal influence, and education significantly impact individuals' sexuality, leading to disconnection and confusion.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Myth of the Perfect Sex Life</li><li>07:06 The Influence of Society and Education on Sexuality</li><li>13:20 The Role of Relationship Dynamics in Sexuality</li><li>20:56 Exploring Self-Discovery and Nervous System Regulation</li><li>30:46 Embracing Authenticity and Connection in Sexuality</li></ul>yes00:31:5818Bonus Episode: The Perfect Sex Life is Bullsh*tfull<![CDATA[Your Brain Is Your Biggest Sex Organ The Neuroscience of Female Desire, Pleasure & Connection ]]>The podcast delves into the complex relationship between female desire and the state of the nervous system. It explores the impact of pressure, emotional disconnection, and stress on libido, while also discussing the neuroscience of desire and the importance of rewiring pleasure. Honest conversations and understanding the brain's role in desire are highlighted as key to addressing these issues.

Takeaways

  • Female desire is deeply connected to the state of the nervous system
  • Pressure and emotional disconnection can significantly impact female libido

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Brain as the Sex Organ
  • 05:46 The Role of Emotional Disconnection
  • 12:05 Rewiring Desire and Pleasure
  • 17:47 Understanding the Connection Between Stress and Libido
]]>b507a9eb-605d-4638-ab19-50b7de8e9864Sun, 31 May 2026 14:04:42 GMT<p>The podcast delves into the complex relationship between female desire and the state of the nervous system. It explores the impact of pressure, emotional disconnection, and stress on libido, while also discussing the neuroscience of desire and the importance of rewiring pleasure. Honest conversations and understanding the brain's role in desire are highlighted as key to addressing these issues.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Female desire is deeply connected to the state of the nervous system</li><li>Pressure and emotional disconnection can significantly impact female libido</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Brain as the Sex Organ</li><li>05:46 The Role of Emotional Disconnection</li><li>12:05 Rewiring Desire and Pleasure</li><li>17:47 Understanding the Connection Between Stress and Libido</li></ul>yes00:19:3316Your Brain Is Your Biggest Sex Organ The Neuroscience of Female Desire, Pleasure & Connection full<![CDATA[Your brain is not trying to ruin your life It is trying to repeat what feels safe]]>The podcast episode delves into the neuroscience of self-sabotage and repetitive behavior, emphasizing the brain's preference for familiarity, the role of the amygdala in detecting threats, repetition compulsion, the impact of dopamine and stress on emotional patterns, neuroplasticity, and healing through repeated experiences. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming episode on the neuroscience of female desire.

Takeaways

  • The brain's preference for familiarity influences behavior
  • Understanding emotional patterns and the role of the amygdala
  • The transformative power of repeated experiences in healing

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding the Brain's Preference for Familiarity
  • 05:50 Repetition Compulsion and Unresolved Emotional Patterns
  • 10:54 Neuroplasticity and Rewiring the Brain
]]>d296e9b5-cd4b-4ddd-bd4e-fb96c8943597Sun, 31 May 2026 14:01:21 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the neuroscience of self-sabotage and repetitive behavior, emphasizing the brain's preference for familiarity, the role of the amygdala in detecting threats, repetition compulsion, the impact of dopamine and stress on emotional patterns, neuroplasticity, and healing through repeated experiences. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming episode on the neuroscience of female desire.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The brain's preference for familiarity influences behavior</li><li>Understanding emotional patterns and the role of the amygdala</li><li>The transformative power of repeated experiences in healing</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding the Brain's Preference for Familiarity</li><li>05:50 Repetition Compulsion and Unresolved Emotional Patterns</li><li>10:54 Neuroplasticity and Rewiring the Brain</li></ul>yes00:14:3615Your brain is not trying to ruin your life It is trying to repeat what feels safefull<![CDATA[You’re Not ‘Too Nice’ — Your Nervous System Learned Survival Through Self-Abandonment]]>The episode explores the impact of people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and burnout on the nervous system, relationships, and mental health. It delves into the neuroscience behind these behaviors and offers insights on rewiring neural pathways for healing and transformation.

Takeaways

  • People-pleasing and overfunctioning are often trauma adaptations, not personality traits.
  • Real strength lies in honesty, boundaries, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Redefining Strength and Healing
]]>fb810843-6de8-480f-be38-ea02ea24a86fSun, 31 May 2026 13:31:16 GMT<p>The episode explores the impact of people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and burnout on the nervous system, relationships, and mental health. It delves into the neuroscience behind these behaviors and offers insights on rewiring neural pathways for healing and transformation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>People-pleasing and overfunctioning are often trauma adaptations, not personality traits.</li><li>Real strength lies in honesty, boundaries, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Redefining Strength and Healing</li></ul>yes00:17:2214You’re Not ‘Too Nice’ — Your Nervous System Learned Survival Through Self-Abandonmentfull<![CDATA[Who The Hell Are You Without Other People’s Approval]]>The podcast explores the phenomenon of losing oneself in relationships, the impact on the nervous system, survival strategies, sexual performance, fear of identity loss, and the process of reclaiming oneself and reconnecting.

Takeaways

  • Losing oneself in relationships happens gradually through small compromises and adaptations.
  • Reclaiming oneself requires awareness, honesty, self-connection, nervous system regulation, and setting boundaries.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Losing Yourself in Relationships
  • 06:31 Sexual Performance vs. Authentic Desire
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rawandreconnected/episodes/Who-The-Hell-Are-You-Without-Other-Peoples-Approval-e3jqmkef8ba3bf5-aad2-4c3c-a161-28f46f40c990Wed, 20 May 2026 20:12:53 GMT<p>The podcast explores the phenomenon of losing oneself in relationships, the impact on the nervous system, survival strategies, sexual performance, fear of identity loss, and the process of reclaiming oneself and reconnecting.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Losing oneself in relationships happens gradually through small compromises and adaptations.</li><li>Reclaiming oneself requires awareness, honesty, self-connection, nervous system regulation, and setting boundaries.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Losing Yourself in Relationships</li><li>06:31 Sexual Performance vs. Authentic Desire</li></ul> yes00:13:59Who The Hell Are You Without Other People’s Approvalfull<![CDATA[Shame Is Quietly Running Your Life: The Neuroscience of Shame, Sex, Money & Self-Worth]]>The episode delves into the neuroscience of shame and its impact on various aspects of life, including relationships, sex, money, and self-worth. It explores the neurological and physiological effects of shame, as well as practical ways to rewire the nervous system and reclaim one's life from the grip of shame.

Takeaways

  • Shame is a neurological response that affects identity, relationships, and success.
  • Practical steps, such as regulating reactions, practicing safe visibility, and reconnecting with the body, can help rewire the nervous system and overcome shame.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Shame: A Neurological Perspective
  • 05:26 Shame's Impact on Sex and Intimacy
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rawandreconnected/episodes/Shame-Is-Quietly-Running-Your-Life-The-Neuroscience-of-Shame--Sex--Money--Self-Worth-e3jqmkd80f573f3-15f4-4afe-9e46-4d7c4460bf01Wed, 20 May 2026 20:18:38 GMT<p>The episode delves into the neuroscience of shame and its impact on various aspects of life, including relationships, sex, money, and self-worth. It explores the neurological and physiological effects of shame, as well as practical ways to rewire the nervous system and reclaim one's life from the grip of shame.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Shame is a neurological response that affects identity, relationships, and success.</li><li>Practical steps, such as regulating reactions, practicing safe visibility, and reconnecting with the body, can help rewire the nervous system and overcome shame.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Shame: A Neurological Perspective</li><li>05:26 Shame's Impact on Sex and Intimacy</li></ul> yes00:15:43Shame Is Quietly Running Your Life: The Neuroscience of Shame, Sex, Money & Self-Worthfull<![CDATA[Why You Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable People: Attachment Styles]]>The conversation delves into attachment styles, emotional addiction, and trauma bonds, shedding light on how these factors influence relationship dynamics. It explores the neurological pull to emotionally unavailable partners and the impact of dysregulated nervous systems on healthy love. The episode concludes with insights on healing attachment patterns and transforming relationship dynamics.

Takeaways

  • Attachment styles influence relationship dynamics
  • Emotional addiction to anxiety and trauma bonds impact relationship patterns

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Attachment Styles and Emotional Addiction
  • 07:54 The Neurological Pull to Emotionally Unavailable Partners
  • 13:31 Healthy Love vs. Dysregulated Nervous Systems
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rawandreconnected/episodes/Why-You-Keep-Falling-for-Emotionally-Unavailable-People-Attachment-Styles-e3jqmkg0a14ddbc-5765-4f3a-807b-f012ab45f8fbSat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into attachment styles, emotional addiction, and trauma bonds, shedding light on how these factors influence relationship dynamics. It explores the neurological pull to emotionally unavailable partners and the impact of dysregulated nervous systems on healthy love. The episode concludes with insights on healing attachment patterns and transforming relationship dynamics.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Attachment styles influence relationship dynamics</li><li>Emotional addiction to anxiety and trauma bonds impact relationship patterns</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Attachment Styles and Emotional Addiction</li><li>07:54 The Neurological Pull to Emotionally Unavailable Partners</li><li>13:31 Healthy Love vs. Dysregulated Nervous Systems</li></ul>yes00:18:22Why You Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable People: Attachment Stylesfull<![CDATA[Welcome to Raw & Reconnected: Let’s Get Really Fucking Honest]]>Raw and Reconnected is a podcast that delves into raw conversations about sex, desire, relationships, nervous system healing, and emotional well-being. It aims to help people reconnect with themselves and understand their nervous system's adaptation to survival mode. The podcast provides real talk, neuroscience explanations, and sex education without shame.

Takeaways

  • Nervous system adaptation to survival mode
  • Understanding the brain's role in patterns and identity
  • Reconnecting with oneself and living authentically

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Raw and Reconnected
  • 05:02 The Disconnected Modern Life
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rawandreconnected/episodes/Welcome-to-Raw--Reconnected-Lets-Get-Really-Fucking-Honest-e3jqmkc754e2c66-43a4-4482-990e-cc27c33dac14Wed, 20 May 2026 20:03:25 GMT<p>Raw and Reconnected is a podcast that delves into raw conversations about sex, desire, relationships, nervous system healing, and emotional well-being. It aims to help people reconnect with themselves and understand their nervous system's adaptation to survival mode. The podcast provides real talk, neuroscience explanations, and sex education without shame.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Nervous system adaptation to survival mode</li><li>Understanding the brain's role in patterns and identity</li><li>Reconnecting with oneself and living authentically</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Raw and Reconnected</li><li>05:02 The Disconnected Modern Life</li></ul> yes00:09:49Welcome to Raw & Reconnected: Let’s Get Really Fucking Honestfull