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Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating

Tamara Schoon
Dating
Attachment Theory
Communication
Sexuality
Relationships
Dating Apps
BANK (the Four Personality Types)
Trauma
Dan Salas
Happiness Formula
Relationship Mission Statement
Three Gs (give, Gratitude, Grow)
Men's Embodiment
Dating Strategically
Online Dating
Matchmaking
Matchmaking.com
Friending
Argentine Tango
Cosplay

Are you perpetually single? Do you want longer-lasting relationships? Tired of the miscommunication and misunderstandings? Wish you were better in bed? Advice from experts as well as real talk from real people so that you can see you are not alone in your thoughts and experiences. I talk about sex in my stand-up comedy and people often tell me that I say what they are thinking but are too afraid t... more

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Recent Guests

Gabor Catas
CEO of Friending Inc and creator of the Friending App
Friending Inc
Episode: A Verified Friendship App Built For Real Life #139
Cathy Berra
Author of These Stories Are True, I Shit You Not
Author
Episode: Online Dating After 50 #138
Paul Roseberry
Relationship coach and matchmaking professional, stand-up comedian
Self-employed/Coach and Matchmaking
Episode: The Security Method For Dating with Paul Roseberry #137
Darshana Avila
Trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner, and international speaker
Private practice (Oakland, CA)
Episode: What If Your Turn-Ons Are Trying To Heal You #136
Dr. Tracy Dagleish
Couples therapist and author of You, Your Husband and His Mother
Independent practice
Episode: How Couples Can Stop Mother-In-Law Conflict Before It Starts #135
Dr. Robin Buckley
Executive coach and couples coach
Independent coach
Episode: Write A Relationship Mission Statement And Live It #134
Dan Salas
Owner and CEO of Surgery Life Enhancement, formerly a patient
Surgery Life Enhancement
Episode: From Shame To Options In Modern Penis Enlargement #133
Amanda Gesselman
Director of Sex and Relationship Science at match.com and research scientist, Kinsey Institute
match.com; Kinsey Institute
Episode: A Match.com Scientist Explains How Singles Date Today #132
Alana McKenzie Page
Dating coach who discusses alluring energy and relationship transformation
Episode: Alluring energy, Flirting and Finding Love #131

Host

Tamara Schoon
Host of Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating; interviews guests on sex, dating, and relationships

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Very knowledgeable

    Tamara is quite knowledgeable about relationships and sexuality. It was easy to talk with her and she asked great questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Satyatantrika
    United States7 months ago
  • Entertaining and Real

    I appreciate getting straight to the point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heidi Gruss
    United States4 years ago
  • Just what I needed

    Great stuff. Concise and forthright. Sheds some of the veils on the differences between men and women. Just honest talk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wombatticus65
    United States5 years ago
  • Insight!

    Highly recommend. This is an underserved topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honey nutria
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on relationships and sexuality education that translates to everyday life.
The show feels honest and no-nonsense, with helpful frameworks and actionable advice.
Guests bring credible expertise and relatable stories, making complex topics approachable.
Tamara keeps conversations direct and insightful, with practical takeaways.

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How Role Play And Cosplay Restore Sexual Confidence #114
Q: Is there a gender-specific pattern when it comes to power dynamics in relationships?
There isn't a strict gender pattern; dynamics vary across cultures and couples, and both partners can experience and explore power through role play without being bound by traditional roles.
How Role Play And Cosplay Restore Sexual Confidence #114
Q: What exactly is cosplay in this context and how does it work for healing?
Cosplay is about embodying a character or era that the person connects with, which helps reduce self-judgment and gives permission to express sexuality more freely; it can be used to explore power dynamics and emotional blocks.
Swipe Left On Victim Mindset, Right On Radical Honesty #110
Q: How should someone approach dating at midlife differently than in their twenties?
Midlife dating benefits from focusing on long-term alignment, shared values, and a willingness to work through challenges together, rather than chasing instant chemistry alone.
Swipe Left On Victim Mindset, Right On Radical Honesty #110
Q: What is radical honesty, and how does it change how people screen potential partners?
Radical honesty is about getting crystal clear on what you want and asking deep, probing questions to reveal a person's true mindset and commitment level, which helps avoid mismatches early.
Swipe Left On Victim Mindset, Right On Radical Honesty #110
Q: You describe self-love as foundational to relationships. How does personal work outside of dating prepare someone for a healthy partnership?
It builds sovereignty and inner strength, so decisions about compatibility come from a place of clarity rather than fear or past hurt, which leads to more authentic connections.

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The show centers on practical guidance for dating, relationships, and sexuality, blending expert coaching, therapy frameworks, research findings, and candid personal stories. Listeners can expect actionable tips on dating mindset, communication, boundary-setting, and healthier intimate connections, often framed through humor and real-life anecdotes. Guests range from relationship coaches and therapists to researchers and embodiment practitioners, providing a mix of clinical insight and experiential advice. A standout quality is the failure-safe, no-nonsense approach that translates complex topics into doable steps for improving love lives, communication, and sexual well-being. If you want pragmatic sex and dating strategies delivered with c... more

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