In this episode, Amanda looks at the pleasures of food and how you can ignite your five senses. She discusses how aphrodisiacs can add to our sexual vitality and encourages listeners to slow down their eating and savour the meal for a more sensual experience.

In this episode, she covers:

• The fun cooking class “Sex On The Table” she took in New York and what she learnt.
• What are aphrodisiacs and how ancient cultures used them for sexual vitality.
• The physical, emotional and spiritual nourishment of food and sex.
• How to lean into the pleasure of flavour.
• The importance of physical health and receiving nutrients to thrive physically so you can be healthy and have a positive impact on your sexuality.

Show Resources:

• Anonymous form to ask your questions for the podcast: https://askastarte.com/ask/
• Book a free exploratory call with Amanda: https://calendly.com/askastarte/explore?month=2023-09
• Email us at ask@askastarte.com

Follow Ask Astarte:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askastarte/
• Website: https://askastarte.com/

Follow Amanda:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaleighdoueihi/

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your friends so they feel the love and support, too.

Look after yourselves. Be kind. Be full of grace. So much love for you all.

To your pleasure,

Amanda xx

This episode answers an anonymous question received from a listener.

"Dear Ask Astarte,

Is it OK to be married and sleep in separate beds? How can we make sure that we don't lose the intimacy by doing so?"

Amanda discusses the benefits and challenges of couples sleeping in separate rooms and shares ways to increase intimacy when sleeping next to each other is no longer working for you.

In this episode, she covers:

• Why couples would choose to sleep separately
• The benefits of having separate sleeping spaces (not everyone can have this)
• The challenges and possible impact on the relationship
• How to incorporate physical intimacy in your relationship when you're not sleeping in the same bed

Show Resources:

• Studies referenced can be found in this article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/couples-sleep-separate-bedrooms-relationships-b2231942.html
• Anonymous form to ask your questions for the podcast: https://askastarte.com/ask/
• Book a free exploratory call with Amanda: https://calendly.com/askastarte/explore?month=2023-09
• Email us at ask@askastarte.com

Follow Ask Astarte:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askastarte/
• Website: https://askastarte.com/

Follow Amanda:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaleighdoueihi/

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your friends so they feel the love and support, too.

Look after yourselves. Be kind. Be full of grace. So much love for you all.

To your pleasure,

Amanda xx

Have you thought about whether your desires are normal? Have you ever wondered if YOU are normal?

Amanda goes into detail about what is normal, a few things that aren't, and why we are always doubting ourselves in the bedroom.

In this episode, she discusses:

• A list of things that are normal.
• A few things that are not normal (usually health-related).
• How to gain more confidence in your sexual actions.
• The common difference in libido in couples and how to navigate it.

Show Resources:

• Anonymous form to ask your questions for the podcast: https://askastarte.com/ask/
• Book a free introductory session with Amanda: https://calendly.com/askastarte/explore?month=2023-09
• Email us at ask@askastarte.com

Follow Ask Astarte:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askastarte/

Website: https://askastarte.com/

Follow Amanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaleighdoueihi/

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your friends so they feel the love and support, too.

Look after yourselves. Be kind. Be full of grace. So much love for you all.

To your pleasure,

Amanda xx

Were you raised in a culture or religion where sex was shamed? Has it impacted your relationship with your sexuality?

Amanda discusses how the puritanical culture can impact your sex life, even if you are married, and how to slowly align with your own ideals.

In this episode, she discusses:

• The struggle to “switch on” the desire for sex once you are married.
• The shame many women feel saying no to their husband.
• How our sexual desires can change for many reasons.
• The importance of safety as a key to exploring your sexuality.
• How women can stop betraying their hearts, minds, and bodies.
• A body-centred approach to feeling safe to coming alive again.
• Real-life anecdotes of women who learned to trust their bodies and find pleasure in sex.

Show Resources:

• Anonymous form to ask your questions for the podcast: https://askastarte.com/ask/
• Book a free introductory session with Amanda: https://calendly.com/askastarte/explore?month=2023-09
• Email us at ask@askastarte.com

Follow Ask Astarte:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askastarte/

Website: https://askastarte.com/

Follow Amanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaleighdoueihi/

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with your friends so they feel the love and support, too.

Look after yourselves. Be kind. Be full of grace. So much love for you all.

To your pleasure,

Amanda xx

I recorded this episode one month after I got married and wanted to share my insights into how I was feeling. About my new husband, about being a wife, and what I have needed to let go of or allow in, for my new marriage to thrive.

Website: https://askastarte.com/

Anonymous Contact Form: https://askastarte.com/ask/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askastarte/

In this episode, Amanda answers her first listener question. The anonymous listener asks for guidance about how she is feeling in her long-term relationship. Join us as Amanda gently provides insight into her own similar journey, guidance on how to find the answer, and tools anyone can use whenever they need to find their own innate knowing.

Head to our website askastarte.com or send us an email at ask@askastarte.com.

• Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" Ted talk.
• Julia Cameron's Morning Pages.
• Brene Brown's values exercise.

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of Ask Astarte. Today you will learn about me, Amanda Leigh Doueihi, the founder of Ask Astarte, and why I gave up my legal career to be an intimacy coach.

I look forward to chatting with you!

Send me an email at ask@askastarte.com

Head to my website askastarte.com.