The Luminescence Podcast with Schuyler Grant

Sex therapist and legendary podcast host Dr. Emily Morse joins Schuyler Grant at Luminescence Los Angeles for an open, honest conversation about why so many women feel disconnected from their pleasure — and what to do about it.

Together, they explore how shame, stress, trauma, and cultural messaging impact sexual health; why communication is the ultimate lubrication; and practical strategies to reignite intimacy in long-term relationships.

From nervous system regulation to mindful masturbation, you'll discover empowering tools to reconnect with your body, your desires, and your partner — at any stage of life.

This talk was recorded live at Luminescence Los Angeles - February 1, 2025. Learn more about future events at ⁠onecommune.com/luminescence⁠.

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Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/LUMI and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

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In this empowering and refreshingly honest talk from Luminescence Los Angeles, Dr. Jolene Brighten reveals why low libido isn’t "just part of being a woman" — and how hormones, stress, metabolism, relationships, and even body image all intersect to influence sexual health.

You’ll learn how estrogen, testosterone, insulin, and cortisol impact desire, why prioritizing your pleasure is essential for total health, and practical, science-backed strategies to reclaim your vitality.

Whether you’re cycling, postpartum, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal, this conversation will help you understand your body and your power on a whole new level.

This talk was recorded live at Luminescence Los Angeles - February 1, 2025. Learn more about future events at onecommune.com/luminescence.

Podcast Partners:

LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/TLP

Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/LUMI and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

Foria: Use code LUMINESCENCE for 20% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foriawellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Pleasure Beyond Penetration, Kink, Communication & Chronic Pain

It’s time to dismantle the outdated script that defines intimacy as penetration with orgasm as the goal. From queer sex to neurodivergent pleasure to the realities of long-term relationships, this conversation invites you to rethink what connection and satisfaction truly mean.

We talk intimacy beyond heteronormative norms, why connection — not orgasm — is what people actually say makes sex satisfying, how kink communities model clear consent and communication, why novelty and curiosity matter (especially for neurodivergent brains), and how chronic pain, fatigue, and health conditions change intimacy without ending it.

This is about redefining pleasure on your terms, not the movie version.

You'll Learn:

Why connection, not orgasm, predicts sexual satisfaction

How heteronormative scripts limit pleasure for many women

What kink communities teach us about consent + communication

Why novelty, sensory input, and curiosity keep desire alive

How to explore pleasure if you don’t even know what you like yet

Why self-pleasure improves partnered sex and communication

Intimacy without penetration: expanding what “sex” means

How chronic pain, endometriosis, fatigue, or disability affect intimacy

Tools, positioning aids, and adaptations that make sex more accessible

Why orgasms are a nervous system event — not just genital

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing sex wrong,” this episode is your reminder: there is no one right way — only what creates safety, connection, and pleasure for you.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Jolene Brighten – Naturopathic endocrinologist, author of Is This Normal? and Beyond the Pill

Dr. Mariza Snyder – Functional wellness expert, author of The Perimenopause Revolution

Rosie Acosta – Host of Radically Loved, yoga and meditation teacher

Podcast Partners:

LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/TLP

Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/LUMI and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

Foria: Use code LUMINESCENCE for 20% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foriawellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Testosterone for Women: Libido, Muscle, Mood, Brain Fog & HRT Truths

Testosterone is not just a “guy thing;” it’s the most abundant biologically active hormone in a woman’s body, and it powers far more than libido.

This conversation gets real about how modern life depletes testosterone and why women are often shut out of treatment options.

We unpack what happens when testosterone declines from your 20s through perimenopause and menopause, why it affects motivation, confidence, muscle, brain function, and libido, and why so many women are told it “doesn’t matter.”

We break down testing, HRT options (creams, gels, injections, pellets), risks vs benefits, and why stress, belly fat, and modern life can tank testosterone long before menopause.

You’ll learn:

Why testosterone impacts energy, confidence, muscle, bone, and sex drive

Signs of low T in women: brain fog, low motivation, poor recovery, low libido

Why it’s not FDA-approved for women (and what that means for access)

Total vs free testosterone, SHBG, and what to actually test

HRT delivery methods: cream, gel, injections, pellets pros and cons

Possible side effects: acne, hair changes, mood shifts, cholesterol changes

Why stress, insulin resistance, and endocrine disruptors lower testosterone

Natural boosters: strength training, protein, vitamin D, reducing plastics, better sleep

Why hormones are a full-body system, not just “sex hormones”

If you’ve ever felt less driven, less strong, less clear-headed and wondered if it’s “just aging” this conversation might change how you see your hormones.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Jolene Brighten – Naturopathic endocrinologist, author of Is This Normal? and Beyond the Pill

Dr. Mariza Snyder – Functional wellness expert, author of The Perimenopause Revolution

Rosie Acosta – Host of Radically Loved, yoga and meditation teacher

Podcast Partners:

LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/TLP

Timeline: Go to Timeline.com/LUMI and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

Foria: Use code LUMINESCENCE for 20% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠foriawellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Nothing will tank your libido faster than stress, which cranks up your cortisol and puts your body in survival mode.

Learn what’s really happening in your brain when you feel anxious, numb, or disconnected, and how you can reset your stress hormones and get your mojo back.

We talk about how chronic stress can disrupt sleep, metabolism, mood, and connection, and why desire is not “broken,” it is often responding to a nervous system that does not feel safe. Plus, practical tools to regulate stress, send safety signals, and get your vitality back.

You'll learn:

What the HPA axis is and how cortisol can suppress sex hormones

Why chronic stress drives cravings, inflammation, and insulin resistance

The difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire

How the mental load and relationship strain can put the brakes on libido

Simple nervous system resets like breathwork, walking, and co regulation

Sleep basics that support healthier cortisol rhythms

How to spot early stress cues so you can intervene sooner

Featured Guests:

Dr. Jolene Brighten – Naturopathic endocrinologist, author of Is This Normal? and Beyond the Pill

Dr. Mariza Snyder – Functional wellness expert, author of The Perimenopause Revolution

Rosie Acosta – Host of Radically Loved, yoga and meditation teacher

Podcast Partners:

LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠DrinkLMNT.com/TLP⁠

Timeline: Go to  ⁠Timeline.com/LUMI⁠ and get 30% your first order with code ONECOMMUNE30

Foria: Use code LUMINESCENCE for 20% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠foriawellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.