LOVERS by shan

Let’s talk about dating and why so many people are lost in the gap between what they’re getting and what they want out of love. To get up close and personal about it, Shan welcomes Harry Jowsey to the podcast, who you might recognize as the Australian heartthrob from the 2020 season of Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle". So how is it that a 6'5", successful, wealthy, gorgeous, and emotionally available man is having trouble finding "the one"? The answer surprised him, and may even surprise you too. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Get your copy of Shan's Book "The Game of Desire" on Amazon Follow Harry Jowsey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/harryjowsey Listen to "Tap in with Harry Jowsey" wherever you are listening to this podcast Follow Los on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blamelos Listen to Los and his 2 co-hosts every week on "Enjoy the Podcast" wherever you are listening to this podcast Follow Chelsea on Instagram: www.instagram.com/chealseaprobablySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is humor in love and dating? In that same vein how harmful can humor in the wrong way at the wrong time be in a romantic connection? To explore this question, Shan sits with the hilarious Hannah Berner of Giggly Squad and Berning in Hell podcasts and Bravo’s Summer House, and Hannah reveals all the fun parts of being in love with a comedian…and what happens when the joke goes too far. Shan also gets some expert insight from Dr. Helen Fisher, PhD, and finally, find out why Shan’s husband Jared never laughs at her jokes.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan and casting calls for Lovers and Friends: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Hannah Berner on Instagram: www.instagram.com/beingbernzListen to the “Giggly Squad” and “Berning in Hell” podcasts wherever you are listening to this podcastFollow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyListen to Jared and his co-hosts week on “Enjoy the Podcast” wherever you are listening to this podcastFollow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very intimate and vulnerable episode, Shan sits down with her husband, Jared, to discuss the real fears they have about the future of their marriage and intimacy now that baby #2 is on the way. Being in new territory, Shan tries to learn as much as she can about how others have navigated similar challenges including her audience, her mother, her sister, and Erica Dickerson and Milah Mapp from the podcast Good Moms, Bad Choices. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan and upcoming Lovers and Friends casting calls: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow “Good Moms, Bad Choices” on Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodmoms_badchoicesListen to their podcast wherever you are listening to this podcast Follow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethFollow Olivia Boodram on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourtravelwitholiviaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s talk about sex! Specifically why are so many straight men so closed-minded and unadventurous when it comes to sex? And why aren’t we talking about this more? To cover this, Shan collects a wide variety of male perspectives from legendary sex educator, Dan Savage, the hosts of the Hard or Soft Podcast, and as a special treat, Shan’s husband, Jared, gets together with the closest men in his life to get their honest reflections on why straight men are more concerned with dominance and masculinity than pleasure and self expression in the bedroom. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyStay up to date with casting and more from Shan: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow the Hard or Soft Podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hardorsoftpodListen to Hard or Soft Podcast wherever you are listening to this podcast Follow Dan Savage on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dansavageListen to the Savage Love Podcast wherever you are listening to this podcast Follow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyFollow Los on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blamelosListen to Enjoy the Podcast wherever you are listening to this podcastFollow Kray Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datboikraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've gone through a break-up, it's time for a pity party, right? But what if we celebrated the newly single instead? And maybe even aspired to be more like them? In this episode, Shan breaks down the highs and the lows of breakups with Kamie Crawford, host of the podcast Relationsh*t and MTV's Catfish. Kamie reveals what went on behind the scenes of her public break-up, and how she’s moving forward. Then, YouTuber and social activist Amber Lee Whittington reflects on how her heartbreaks have resulted in…well, you have to listen to find out.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan’s mailing list to stay up to date with casting calls and Shan Boody updates: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Kami Crawford on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kamiecrawford Listen to Kami’s podcast Relationsh*t on the very same platform you are listening to this podcast Follow Amber on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amberscloset Subscribe to Amber’s YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/ambersclosetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does dating in your twenties have to be trash? Or are people in their twenties just trash? In this episode, Shan brings on Andrea Desiree Lewis, her ex-business partner from the early “Those Girls Are Wild” YouTube days. Shan and Andrea dish on their worst moments from dating in their 20s and how it actually made them better partners today. Then, find out why Shan finds talking to her 23-year-old brother-in-law therapeutic for her 20-year-old self.Don't forget to leave a rating and review for this podcast! Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan's mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Andrea Lewis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrealewis Watch "Black Actress" and "Beyond Complicated" on YouTube: www.youtube.com/andrealewischannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is letting others love you naked a prerequisite to loving your body? In this episode, Shan talks with Sarah Landry — who is notoriously naked online despite getting horrendous comments on her body — about how to choose and love your nakedness in your own everyday, all day. Shan then brings on Jazzmyne Jay to explore how body positivity shows up in same-sex relationships and how fat-phobia has it’s roots in racism? Don’t forget to leave your rating on this podcast!Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up with Shan by joining her mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Sarah Landry: www.instagram.com/thebirdspapayaListen to Sarah’s podcast “The Papaya Podcast” on the same platform you're listening to this podcast!Follow Jazzmyne Jay: www.instagram.com/jazzmynejaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do if you’re in a place where you’re madly in love with your partner, your career, your life...BUT you've also decided to put your sex life on the backburner…or maybe more accurately, in the fridge? Rachel Lindsey, the first African-American Bachelorette, sits down with Shan to unapologetically talk about her loving marriage and how it's far removed from the Fantasy Suite. Then, Shan gets Jared’s take on their current sex life...or lack thereof.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan’s mailing list: www.shanboodram.joinFollow Rachel Lindsey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/therachlindsayBuy Rachel’s new book “Miss Me With That” wherever you buy your books or audio booksFollow Jared Brady: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyListen to Enjoy the Podcast on the same platform you are listening to this podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So let’s talk about dating with mental illness. In this episode, Shan sits down with Eileen Kelly from the "Going Mental" podcast about her recent experience with being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and how it impacted her dating/romantic life. Shan continues the conversation with author and therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab, who has advice for how to talk about mental illness when you're in a relationship and how you can be a supportive partner. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Eileen Kelly on Instagram: www.instagram.com/eileenListen to the "Going Mental" podcasts wherever you listen to podcastsFollow Nedra Glover Tawwab on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nedratawwabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do if you realize that monogamy isn’t for you, and that realization leads to another even more terrifying thought… Who? How? What the fuck, now? In this episode, Shan sits down with her personal friend Rome Green Jr. from Dormtainment who explains why he knows monogamy isn’t for him and why he also knows that he may not have the rest figured out just yet. Then Ken Melvoin-Berg & Sunny Megatron aka Sex Ed Superheroes join Shan and her husband, Jared, to break down how they've navigated openness in their marriage and what do's and don'ts they've all learned.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Rome Green Jr. on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iromealot Follow Sunny Megatron on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/sunnymegatron Visit Sunny's website: www.sunnymegatron.com Tune into Ken's weekly D&D live stream that raises for a sex worker mutual aid fund at twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy Follow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you get exactly what you want sexually without taking away something from what your partner wants? And if you can't...should you really care? In this episode, Shan sits down with Weezy from the wildly popular podcast, Whoreible Decisions, to discuss how the feminine femmes play down their expertise in the bedroom in order to not threaten their partner's masculinity. Shan and Lauren then sit down to talk about how this shows up outside the bedroom and impacts a feminine's their money, career, and relationships. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Weezy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/weezywtfListen to the Whoreible Decisions Podcast on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethJoin Lauren's mailing list: www.maketheshiftcoach.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last episode of 2021 and Shan brings together Jared and Lauren to share all that went on behind the scenes in making the podcast. Also, why doesn't Shan like the theme song?Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbrady Listen to Enjoy the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enjoy-the-podcast/id1526698004 Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of a couple that's Living Apart Together? In this episode, Shan interviews Ev'Yan Whitney, a sensualist, and author of the book "Your Sensual Self" about how they and their husband decided to live in different states after being together for 19 years, while still continuing to be married. Shan also interviews her parents, who have been married for 40 years, to see there's anything they could learn from Ev'Yan's story to better their own marriage. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Ev'Yan Whitney on Instagram: www.instagram.com/evyan.whitney Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabeth Follow Olivia Boodram on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourtravelwitholivia Follow Brian Boodram on Instagram: www.instagram.com/briboo1958See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Shan interviews comedian Ashley Hesseltine from the "Girls Gotta Eat" Podcast. You could argue that this episode is about women getting off with men partners without giving anything sexual in return, you could also argue it’s about the validity of blue balls, or that we’re here to discuss dating in a post me-too era. But what it really boils down to is rewriting sexual and romantic scripts, especially for singles. How do you end an intimate encounter where you want to end it...and have it be okay?Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Ashley Hesseltine: www.instagram.com/ashhessFollow Los on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blamelosListen to Enjoy the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enjoy-the-podcast/id1526698004Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When people take that vow of forever, do they enter into that contract knowing that they don’t really mean it? In this episode, Shan sits down with Bart and Geo, who check all the boxes of #CoupleGoals: a marriage, a beautiful home, family, podcast and multiple thriving businesses, to find out how their recent divorce scare has reframed what #CoupleGoals means to them now. Then it gets personal when Shan, her husband, her sister and her brother-in-law admit to times when they almost called it quits.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Geo on Instagram: www.instagram.com/geo_antoinetteFollow Bart on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bartkwanTune into Bart & Geo’s new podcast on YouTube: Get Close Podcast - YouTube Follow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyTune into Jared’s Podcast: ‎Enjoy the Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabeth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Shan has heard the rumors that A LOT of non-gay men are watching gay porn. In this episode we answer the question: What can gay men teach the non-gay community about how to have great sex? To find out Shan interviews Jade Fox, a queer lifestyle creator and social media influencer, Jade Fox, who admits to enjoying gay porn over lesbian porn. We also hear from Kevin Wade and Javonte Rose, two gay men, on what their secret sauce is when it comes to great sex.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Keep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Jade Fox on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamjadefox Follow Kevin Wade on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamkevinwade Follow Javonte Rose on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamjavonteroseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s storytime! Shan takes you down memory lane in order to answer the question she is asked most often throughout her career: When and how did you decide that you were going to be a sex expert? In this special edition episode and for the first time ever on the Podcast, Shan brings in the woman who witnessed it all. None other than Olivia Boodram, aka Mom.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Olivia Boodram on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourtravelwitholivia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of Shan’s toughest interviews to date, she sits down with New York Times Best Selling Author, Ashley C. Ford, who talks about her unconventional path to healing from sexual assault and how it impacted how she thought about sex. Shan also has a conversation with "Trauma Queen" Jimanekia about how to start the trauma healing process with a professional.If you are seeking support/resources due to sexual violence, you can reach out to organizations such as RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) by visiting www.rain.org or call their National Sexual Assault Hotline by dialing 800.656.HOPE (4673).Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Ashley C. Ford on Instagram: www.instagram.com/smashfizzleBuy Ashley’s Book: Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir https://www.amazon.com/Somebodys-Daughter-Ashley-C-Ford/dp/1250305977Follow Jimanekia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimanekiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are women still having to pressure their partners into proposing? Shan interviews Krista Williams and Lindsay Simcik from the “Almost 30 Podcast” where Krista shares how her relationship evolved over the years and how she passively let him know that she was ready and waiting for his proposal to come. Shan shares her proposal story and how she was heartbroken when the proposal didn’t come on her original timeline. But that’s just one side of the discussion. To round out the conversation, Shan invites her husband and brother-in-law who share their experience with being pressured to propose.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyFollow the Almost 30 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-30/id1148183612Follow Krista: www.instagram.com/itskristaFollow Lindsey: www.instagram.com/lindseysimcikFollow Jared Brady: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyFollow Enjoy the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enjoy-the-podcast/id1526698004See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are so many women immediately turned off when porn gets turned on? To find out, Shan interviews award-winning film maker and porn director, Erika Lust, about how her work addresses this common dilemma. Erika shares with us what kind of porn women should search for if they are looking to get off before getting turned off by less palatable options, and Shan sees if she can convince Lauren to give porn a chance.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyFollow Erika Lust on Instagram: www.instagram.com/erikalustGet your “Lovers and Friends” exclusive free 30 day trail to Lust Cinema: www.lustcinema.com/sign-up/loversandfriendsFollow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you change who you are in order to keep the lover you wanna be with? If your first reaction is "Hell to the No!" well...you're not alone. In this episode Shan interviews Emmy award-winning producer and host Jeannie Mai, who talks about how her marriage to Young Jeezy transformed her in ways that just didn’t surprise her, it also shocked the world! We also explore whether or not Shan regrets the changes she made for love with a revealing dialogue between her husband Jared and her sister Lauren.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyFollow Jeannie Mai on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejeanniemaiFollow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyFollow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women say they want a man who is open and willing to be vulnerable, but is this really true? Back in 2019, Shan participated in a YouTube discussion with Aba and Preach where they covered this very topic.The conversation amassed over 1.3M views and nearly 9000 comments. Two years later, Shan, Aba & Preach re-visit this under-represented dialogue about why some men don't yet feel safe to show their vulnerable side with their partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herpes, or “The Scarlet H”, is a very common and yet widely misunderstood STD. Shan interviews Shira Lazar, who discusses how her diagnosis with herpes has impacted her sex life. Dr. Ina Park, Medical Consultant at the CDC's Division of STD Prevention and author of the book “Strange Bedfellows”, breaks down the facts and science around herpes in order to erase the attached sitgmas, enabling healthy and empowered sex lives for those with STDs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can a needle of filler give you the ability to orgasm by penetration? Shan interviews Dr. Courtenay Poucher, and gets the "O-shot" to find out. Dr. Poucher is a licensed and board certified expert cosmetic gynecologist who practices in Southern California. She has dedicated her career to women’s sexual health returning functionality and confidence to her patients with labiaplasty. She has been featured on The Doctors, NBC Access Live, and in New Beauty, Hustle and Elle.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is so much great and life changing information about sex and love, but let’s say what you’re all thinking...it’s dry as f*ck! Sexologist and intimacy expert Shan Boodram will teach you what you really want to know about intimacy - from porn and orgasms to marriage and divorce - so you can be your own relationship expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.