This week’s episode is extra special—it’s the recording of a live stream where I got to connect with so many of you in real time! Along with sharing a love letter to the iconic Nikki Giovanni (she’s a whole vibe, y’all), we answered your viewer questions on the spot. I’m also sharing some exciting upcoming wellness events you won’t want to miss and answering your burning listener questions:

What we covered:

• How do you give good gifts in relationships without stressing?
• What’s intimacy when it’s not about sex? (Spoiler: It’s deeper than you think.)
• Setting financial boundaries without killing the romance.
• And, oh yes, navigating those complicated, spicy desires with your partner.

This episode is all about communication, connection, and making room for the real magic in relationships.

Grab your tea, settle in, and let’s get into it!

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Show Some Love: If this episode hit you where it counts, don’t keep it to yourself! Rate, review, and tell a friend. Your support helps me keep these convos real, raw, and exactly what our community needs.

Let’s keep building, healing, and loving—on our terms and love, living and leading From the Heartside Out. 🖤

I’m sitting down with Lorena Rodriguez Banda, the powerhouse behind The PFILES, and we’re getting into it about sex, pleasure, and breaking those tired generational cycles that keep us silent. Lorena’s story is so relatable—strict upbringing, endless rules, and no real conversations about owning your body or finding your joy. But she flipped the script, and now she’s out here empowering women of color to do the same.

We’re talking about the things that really matter—how we can own our sexual health, why BIPOC communities carry so much shame, and how to let go of all that noise to find freedom. Lorena also breaks down the connection between sexual wellness, politics, and cultural pride. Trust me, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed!

Here’s what we’re breaking down: ✨ How growing up with strict parents shaped her views on sex (and how she unlearned the BS) ✨ Why so many Latinas and Black women are left out of the convo about pleasure ✨ The power of saying, “Hell no!” to shame and stepping into your truth ✨ The mission behind The PFILES and why it’s all about women of color taking up space ✨ How sex toys aren’t just a vibe—they’re a way to take control of your pleasure ✨ The lies we’ve been fed about sexual health in our communities—and how to shut them down ✨ What voter education has to do with reproductive rights and sexual wellness And so much more...

Major Keys You’ll Walk Away With:

• Strict households might’ve shaped us, but they don’t define us.
• Pleasure is your right—not a luxury.
• Education can break cycles and open doors (and legs—let’s keep it real, lol).
• Sex toys and sexual wellness deserve a spot at the table. Period.
• You don’t need anyone’s permission to love yourself or prioritize your joy.

Connect with Lorena and subscribe to The P Files newsletter

Instagram @LoveMeLorena

Tiktok @Lorena_ThePFiles

Youtube @LoveMeLorena

Let’s Stay Connected: ✨ Follow me girl on IG: @ceethesexlady ✨ Visit my site: www.ceethesexlady.com ✨ Got a question or topic you want me to hit? Email me at podcast@ceethesexlady.com

Show Some Love: If this episode hit you where it counts, don’t keep it to yourself! Rate, review, and tell a friend. Your support helps me keep these convos real, raw, and exactly what our community needs.

Let’s keep building, healing, and loving—on our terms and love, living and leading From the Heartside Out. 🖤

I’m sitting down with Lorena Rodriguez Banda, the powerhouse behind The PFILES, and we’re getting into it about sex, pleasure, and breaking those tired generational cycles that keep us silent. Lorena’s story is so relatable—strict upbringing, endless rules, and no real conversations about owning your body or finding your joy. But she flipped the script, and now she’s out here empowering women of color to do the same.

We’re talking about the things that really matter—how we can own our sexual health, why BIPOC communities carry so much shame, and how to let go of all that noise to find freedom. Lorena also breaks down the connection between sexual wellness, politics, and cultural pride. Trust me, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed!

Here’s what we’re breaking down: ✨ How growing up with strict parents shaped her views on sex (and how she unlearned the BS) ✨ Why so many Latinas and Black women are left out of the convo about pleasure ✨ The power of saying, “Hell no!” to shame and stepping into your truth ✨ The mission behind The PFILES and why it’s all about women of color taking up space ✨ How sex toys aren’t just a vibe—they’re a way to take control of your pleasure ✨ The lies we’ve been fed about sexual health in our communities—and how to shut them down ✨ What voter education has to do with reproductive rights and sexual wellness And so much more...

Major Keys You’ll Walk Away With:

• Strict households might’ve shaped us, but they don’t define us.
• Pleasure is your right—not a luxury.
• Education can break cycles and open doors (and legs—let’s keep it real, lol).
• Sex toys and sexual wellness deserve a spot at the table. Period.
• You don’t need anyone’s permission to love yourself or prioritize your joy.

Let’s Stay Connected: ✨ Follow me girl on IG: @ceethesexlady ✨ Visit my site: www.ceethesexlady.com ✨ Got a question or topic you want me to hit? Email me at podcast@ceethesexlady.com

Show Some Love: If this episode hit you where it counts, don’t keep it to yourself! Rate, review, and tell a friend. Your support helps me keep these convos real, raw, and exactly what our community needs.

Let’s keep building, healing, and loving—on our terms and love, living and leading From the Heartside Out. 🖤

We’re back with another soul-stirring episode of From the Heart Side Out! The Perfect Trio continues their chat and celebrates 12 years of supportive friendship.

You know we couldn’t leave it at one episode!

This go-round, the ladies are getting real about what’s next for their sisterhood—talking about raising babies, building legacies, and making sure they stay a part of each other’s lives no matter what. It’s a raw, real, and joyful convo about holding each other down as life keeps lifin’.

The trio also reflects on the lessons their friendship has taught them: the power of showing up, giving grace, and healing through love and forgiveness.

In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about: ✨ Visioning their friendship 10 years from now (kids, playdates, all the good stuff that comes with a true sisterhood) ✨ How they’re redefining “family” through their bond ✨ What they’ve learned about loyalty, communication, and forgiveness ✨ Why Black women friendships hit different—and how to protect them

This episode will have you laughing, crying, and texting your girls like, “Y’all, we gotta make time for us!”

Let’s keep the convo going:

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And don’t forget—rate and review the podcast wherever you’re listening! Your support helps Cee amplify these heart-to-heart convos and reach more people who need it.

Thanks for supporting these heartfelt convos and for living and leading with love from the heart side out! 🖤✨

In this heartfelt and candid episode of From the Heart Side Out, host Cee brings listeners along as she reconnects with her two closest friends, Bri and Alexis, to celebrate 12 years of friendship. The trio takes a trip down memory lane, sharing stories from their college days and reflecting on the challenges and triumphs that have shaped their bond.

Together, they open up about navigating loss, depression, and the moments of conflict that tested their relationship. They also highlight the joy of celebrating each other's successes and the growth that comes with overcoming friendship breakups. Through laughter, tears, and raw honesty, this episode explores the power of vulnerability, unconditional support, and the beautiful, ever-evolving journey of friendship.

In this episode, you'll hear the besties discuss:

• Personal growth and challenges
• Supporting each other through tough times
• Unexpected assumptions
• Navigating friendship conflicts
• Challenging relationship dynamics
• The impact of vulnerability ....and so much more.

Let’s keep this heart-centered conversation going:

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Thanks for listening—and for leading with your heart.

In this episode, Cee, The Sex Lady speaks with the esteemed Dr. Michele Leno about the concept of Eldest Daughter Syndrome (EDS), its characteristics, and its social and psychological implications. Dr. Leno helps listeners understand EDS not as a diagnosis but a set of traits and experiences typical for eldest daughters due to societal and family dynamics.

Dr. Leno provides insights into how siblings and parents can better support eldest daughters, emphasizing the importance of recognizing individual traits over stereotypical roles and offers practical advice for increasing self-awareness. In this episode, you'll hear these dynamic women discuss:

• The pressures eldest daughters face
• The impact of birth order
• Nature vs. nurture
• The differences in expectations based on gender ....and so much more.

Dr. Leno’s website

https://www.dmlpsych.com/dr-michele-leno

The Dr. Michele Show: Mind Matters

Saturdays at 11:30 am on TV20 in Detroit

https://drmicheleshow.com/

Let’s keep this heart-centered conversation going:

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Let’s keep this heart-centered conversation going:

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Your Voice Matters! If this episode resonated with you, rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Your feedback helps us reach more people who are ready to live, love, and connect from the heart!

Thanks for listening—and for leading with your heart.

In this episode Cee talks about the challenges of navigating family dynamics and stress during the holiday season. Whether it’s about emphazising the importance of setting personal boundaries, managing expectations, and prioritizing one's own well-being, Cee reminds us how important it is to maintain your peace and sanity. The heart of this valuable episode reminds us to lead from one's own experiences and needs to make sure your holiday season is both meaningful and manageable.

Takeaways from this episode include:

• Practical tips on openly communicating boundaries and expectations
• Taking breaks and finding ways to cope if and when confrontations arise
• Managing the financial strain of holidays and alternative/budget-friendly approaches to gift-giving.
• Strategies for managing emotional triggers and cultural or religious differences
• Validating each family member’s perspectives without necessarily agreeing.

• Going no contact, maintaining boundaries and the difficult decision to exclude family members from important life events
• Dissecting emotional wellness from a non-pathologizing perspective
• The importance of therapy and creating family where your heart is
• The emotional freedom of understanding apologies aren’t always necessary or needed to move forward in life

• ….and so much more

Set Boundaries Find Peace

Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Let’s keep the heart-centered conversation going:

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