The Ruby Hour

How To Turn Yourself On As A Woman (In Career Mode!) How To Make Your Sex Life More Exciting: Erotic Blueprints Angie Byrd On The Ruby Hour Podcast

"I'm stuck in mom-mode/career mode/"I’m-too-busy mode” ...Why can't I get turned on?" Sound familiar? Today's episode is FOR YOU. Today we have the pleasure of having sensuality and sexuality educator Angie Byrd, on Ruby Hour Podcast. Discovering your erotic blueprint — what actually turns you on? The practical world of KINK! How do you PRACTICALLY bring up something you want to try with a partner that you’re scared they might FREAK OUT ABOUT? Learn how unbalanced masculine and feminine polarity in your sex life — shows up in other parts of your life, and how you can actually drop into your feminine energy to create polarity with your masculine partner as a go-getter/driven/I-Got-It/Miss Independent woman (with real-time tips and feedback around what that looks like, and stumbling blocks us power-women tend to revert to.) This is a girls’ girl conversation if I’ve ever heard it, and it’s a wildly delicious episode with some big takeaways you can apply to your sensual journey either solo or with your partner(s). Visit https://www.rubyriotcreatives.com/podcast for more juicy episodes.

How To Balance Your Masculine + Feminine Energy As A Woman Entrepreneur: Maren Liv Anderson Moore On The Ruby Hour Podcast

How do you settle and recharge into the feminine [ease, gentleness, softness] while still conducting power as a woman entrepreneur when it comes to your business? 

In this episode, I interview Maren Liv Anderson Moore around:

• balancing the masculine and the feminine energy you bring to the table as a woman entrepreneur,

• how to "come down" from being in your head or in the masculine chronically in your business

• how to steward your "creative tension" or discomfort working through a struggle in your life

• all things inner-development/ shadow work / spiritual work and some things to look for to find a safe group setting to explore those deeper levels of yourself and

• life as a "textbook" enneagram Seven.

 

If you've ever spent any time with Maren, you immediately feel her warm, inclusive mama energy. In this episode we explore her journey with redefining the childcare space in Charleston. Maren founded Play Garden, creative arts learning center with a focus on childcare that appeals to different children's intrinsic learning styles and educational learning theories, AND complements so many parents who are no longer doing the nine-to-five work schedule and need something different for their family.

Scarlet Jaxen: HOW TO EMBRACE YOUR INNER BITCH 😈🙊💋😳

EMBRACING YOUR INNER B!TCH. ...Whaaat!?! 😈🙊💋😳 I stumbled across Canada-native Scarlet Jaxen one day going on some kind of feminine empowerment wormhole and saw her moving and embodying her "inner bitch". I was appalled, confused, inspired, and offended all at the same time. Embrace my inner bitch? What? She's allowed? We can speak about her? We can acknowledge we have some kind of ugly, ruthless bitch in us? Really? And, of course, I had to get her on the show.

In this podcast episode, Scarlet shares some thoughts that will invite you to a new level of compassion for yourself you may not have even thought was allowed.

 Understanding that part of you that is ruthless, gnarly, UGLY even -- can actually be one of your most faithful warriors, servants, and allies in helping you not settle into complacency in your personal and professional life and relationships. Have a listen!!

Chef Lauren Furey: "Pepper Dealer" Surfer Babe On The Ruby Hour Podcast

I want you to meet one of Charleston’s biggest rays of sunshine — Trinidad scorpion pepper delinquent, Surfer Babe, and one of Charleston’s top up-and-coming chefs — Lauren Furey. See more details about this episode over on https://www.rubyriotcreatives.com/podcast Lauren’s been coming up under the radar in the culinary scene here in Charleston this past few years - training under culinary legend Nathalie Dupree (one of the most prolific cookbook authors and James Beard award-winning chefs of our generation.) Lauren has such vibrant, soulful energy she brings to her cooking and conversations. In this episode, we talk shop around who she is in and out of the kitchen: - A visit to the principal’s office incident that deemed her the “pepper dealer” of her high school. - Mentors who taught her subtle details of elevating what she’s learned in the kitchen - Cocktails that have changed our lives This episode will make you hungry and thirsty not only physically but creatively, too, in your kitchen and craft! And if you’re not already following Lauren’s delectable Instagram feed or need a private chef for your upcoming event — connect with her over at @laurensfurey

Gorillas, Polar Bears, & Goat Sacrifices: Keeping Your Creative Fire Alive With Cinematographer John Barnhardt

Emmy award-winning cinematographer John Barnhardt swaps stories today The Ruby Hour. From close call wildlife adventure stories in the field as a filmmaker to roughing the wilderness and challenges of creative entrepreneur's mind-- we cover some ground. John shares candid stories about "soul pieces" he's filmed in his life, and we discuss how you can keep those meaningful "why" projects into your creative workflow to keep your creative fire burning hot. 

DATING IN CHARLESTON WITH CRUDE COOKIE CAKE GIRLS - Maddie and Beth Barnett of Eat Me Cookie Co. On The Ruby Hour

Today I had the Barnett girls— Maddie and Beth Barnett, founders of Eat Me Cookie Co. on the podcast. If you don't know who these two humans are, buckle up. These sisters started a crude cookie company; they write vulgar and inappropriate things on cookie cakes for birthdays, bachelorette parties. You type it — they'll pipe it and ship it across the country to your old college roommate, bae, your old boss, your favorite Bachelor contestant…

 

We took turns wearing a strange sex-kitten face mask, horror stories of online dating in Charleston (and how Maddie and my Stage-5 Clinger approach is wildly different from Beth's "Hands-Off" Approach.) I introduced the girls to garlic-stuffed olive and gin martinis in the making of this episode, they're sitting in their pink and purple icing stained leisurewear -- and we discuss how we're all obsessed with Maddie and Beth's mom, Maureen. 

 

Maddie and Beth are some of my favorite humans in Charleston. In today's episode, we had absolutely no filter in discussing all things relationships, dating, starting a wildly creative (and hilarious) business during a pandemic; all here on today's episode of The Ruby Hour Podcast.

 

To order your very own crude cookie cake - visit https://www.eatmecookiecakes.com/ and if you're not already following their hilarious Instagram feed - do yourself a favor and follow them now — https://www.instagram.com/eatmecookiesnyc 

Mormons, Canadians, And Life After Divorce - Lisa Staff On The Ruby Hour

From processing the unknown (and TERRIFYING) territory of going through a divorce, leaving the Mormon religion, recreating yourself as a 50-something-year-old bombshell, Lisa Staff spills the tea today. A Hilton Head Island-based photographer and gazelle-of-a-human, Lisa shares her inner world: being a “shameless” self-promoter, an ENFJ, and ways she's finding the beauty in the uncomfortable spaces in life and how to continue moving forward despite the vultures and naysayers from the past.

 

You can follow (and be wildly entertained by) Lisa Staff over on Instagram @LisaStaffPhoto or on her website, https://www.lisastaffphoto.com

My Self-Mutilation Story: Turbulent Homelife & Making Childhood Trauma Your Medicine | The Ruby Hour

Do you have a teenager in your life who's self-harming? I was that angsty teenager at one point. On today's storytelling format of The Ruby Hour Podcast, here's my story of why I turned to self-mutilation as a teenager and what was going on in my mind.

This season of The Ruby Hour is all about connection and genuine community. My intention in sharing this story is to inspire connection, empathy, and maybe a little perspective into what may be going on in your loved one's mind, what they may be wanting in their life, and how you can be supportive or encouraging in their process.

If you have any questions, if this episode was HELPFUL, or if a part stood out, would you share in the comments? Or if it's something more private, drop us an email at heyruby@rubyriotcreatives.com

!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!! TRIGGER WARNING !!!!

This episode references domestic violence, alcoholism, and self-mutilation/self-harm and includes some very graphic descriptions and intense sound-scoring that may be unsuitable for some listeners. If this triggers you or is too close to home, I invite you to check out our many other episodes of The Ruby Hour Podcast.

This episode is part of our new sound-scored intimate short-story sessions for this season of The Ruby Hour Podcast.

If you're interested in learning more about self-harm and emotional abuse, this is definitely a podcast episode you don't want to miss. This story is in a candid and powerful soundscored format, and address some of the most important elements around emotional abuse and self-mutilation.

In honor of this episode drop, we've nominated To Write Love On Her Arms as our Q3 "Giving Back Cause".

If you or someone you know struggles with self-harm, I encourage you to check out To Write Love On Her Arms’ Self Care Resources: https://twloha.com/self-care/ This is an amazing organization that helps people in their journey of self-harm. And please know you are never alone!

Browse All Three Seasons Of The Ruby Hour Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLacrED2hLWqkN3ZLTv9OkaJ9mniVaw8pM

Season 2 Introduction: https://youtu.be/RDORob2IM2I

A Box Of Sharp Objects: https://youtu.be/eIACmInM4Bw

Mom Life, Virgin Love, and Moral Betrayal: https://youtu.be/pwMYbI3XsIs

The Mountain People: Saba and Asheville ASMR Story: https://youtu.be/4NbyWlz4vzI

For the family and friends' parents I mention in this episode, you know who you are, I love you, thank you for the beauty you've added to my life.

Horror Movies, Secret Lazy Eye Fetishes, Cat Parents - Jenny Broe on The Ruby Hour

In this episode, we talk shop around the biggest fetish Shelby just found out about (this is a must-listen pro tip, ladies looking for a man), our recent brainchild collaboration "Fragile," do-overs from Jenny's time spent with her mom, the origins of the Bad Girls Club, and horror movies--the last place you'd expect to find epic music playlists. The queen of dance, Chief Mad Scientist herself Jenny Broe -- founder of Dance Lab Charleston comes on the show today, and we discuss starting a safe place for women to express their sexuality, Shelby's failed attempts at doing "the worm" at The Bad Girls Club auditions, and much, much more.

 

To BOOK one of the badass classes at Dance Lab - visit https://www.dancelabcharleston.com. 

 

To watch our recent creative collaboration music video, "Fragile" - depicting the woman entrepreneur's journey through COVID-19, visit https://www.rubyriotcreatives.com/fragile. 

 

To take a look at recent class recaps at Dance Lab or see when the Bad Girl Club auditions are -- check out https://www.instagram.com/dancelab_843 and see the deets on the SICKEST dance crew around -- The Bad Girls Club over at https://www.badgirlsclubcharleston.com/. 

How I Escaped Purity Culture: Mom Life, Virgin First Love, And Moral Betrayal: Ruby Hour Podcast Soundscored ASMR Story Episode

Being raised on "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" to Kris Vallotton's "Purity: The New Moral Revolution," -- here's my story as a Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry graduate of the damaging effects of young and impressionable teens (both young men and women) following reckless dogma, growing up in cult evangelical purity culture, getting married as a virgin, and the moral betrayal against myself in purity culture. This podcast is a MUST-LISTEN if you want to learn about the damage purity culture does, have a loved one (or daughter) who grew up in this radical evangelical Christian phase in the 2000s, and how to escape it!

If you're fed up with purity culture damage, have someone you care about who's referenced Purity Culture, or are recognizing the damaging effects of purity culture in your life, then you need to listen to this podcast!

 

This episode is part of our limited series sound-scored intimate short-story sessions for this season of The Ruby Hour.

To see the visual story of this episode, and reflect on the journaling prompts and questions that accompany this episode, access the video podcast extras here: https://www.rubyriotcreatives.com/blog/mom-life-first-love-moral-betrayal

Browse all three seasons of our podcast, The Ruby Hour:    • The Ruby Hour Archives

Season 2 Overview: Season 2: Stories around the inner workings of spirituality, emotional resilience, and sexuality and self-image in times of uncertainty and unknown.

A Box Of Sharp Objects Not-So-Bedtime-Story: My Self-Mutilation Story: Turbulent Homelife & Making Childhood Trauma Your Medicine | The Ruby Hour

The Mountain People: Saba and Asheville ASMR Story: Mountain Dwellers: Saba & Asheville on The Ruby Hour Podcast

 

For the family I mention in this episode, you know who you are, I love you, thank you for the beauty you've added to my life.

 

This episode was recorded and produced in our dear friends' Davíd's AirBnB tree-top getaway in West Asheville -- if you're looking for an amazing mountain getaway - check out their sweet mountain hideaway: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8362668