Hi, we’re Kristin and Andrew! We met in college, but are lifelong friends who share a commitment to joy, peace and experiences. We wanted to share this commitment so we came up with The Good Project Podcast! In this episode, we introduce the theme of our podcast and discuss our first challenge, calling 3 friends we haven’t connected with in a while. We hope you come along this journey with us. Thanks for listening!
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A podcast about good sex, good relationships and how to have them. Follow creator and host Melody Thomas as she meets everyday New Zealanders, who speak with striking openness and vulnerability about real issues in their sex and love lives. Meet internationally renowned experts with practical advice that you can use in your own life. The Good Sex Project is an internationally-award winning sexual revolution in podcast form. Get listening now! The Good Sex Project is made with the support of ...
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Welcome to The Good Single Project - where singles get better at attracting the best partner, ever.
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Join Sandra D'Souza and her guests as they explore the people/trends that are shaping the purpose driven landscape. Running a profitable business and doing good does not have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, the more money you make, the more good you can do in your local communities and beyond. Each week, we will chat with influencers and leaders in this space that are making a difference in their communities and the world, where business is a force for good and where profit meets purpose.
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BONUS: Live Masterclass with Nic Beets and Verity Thom
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In association with Ensemble and live from The Village in Auckland, Melody is joined by intimacy and relationship experts Nic Beets and Verity Thom to discuss the vital role of having and re-centering pleasure in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAf Stuff | Popsock Media
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Bonus alert! In this mini episode, Chloe - who shared her list of "f**keries" in season 1 - leaves a voice memo with a surprising update. Let's stay connected! Instagram Facebook TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAf Stuff | Popsock Media
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In this special bonus episode of TGSP, we introduce you to Jemma Bennett, an extraordinary therapist based in Tauranga who goes by 'The Māori Therapist' on Instagram. Jemma shares her deeply moving life story, alongside her professional insights into the cycles of abuse and the complexities of intimate relationships. This episode is a raw, touching…
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Horny stories are having a moment. What is it about them that's got us so thirsty? What makes a good horny storyline good, and a bad one... dismal? And is erotic media just for fun, or does it have the potential to impact our actual sex lives? Melody speaks with "kooky, spooky" romance writer Steff Green, erotic audio maker Ryan Mairs aka Marisyy a…
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BONUS: Aging well with Dr Olivia Smart + Nic Beets
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Gynaecologist Dr Olivia Smart and Clinical Psychologist Nic Beets talk about some of the physical, sexual, and mental health effects of ageing, including in depth discussion of peri, post, and menopause, and how to support your partner through these changes. They also touch on changes in the male body, and explain why getting older doesn't have to …
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Sex and ageing, we explore the intersection of sexuality, ageing, and personal transformation. Host Melody Thomas delves into stories from those experiencing newfound freedoms and adventures in their later years. From touching accounts of midlife crises to the joy of rediscovery, this episode sheds light on navigating sexual health, menopause, and …
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Journalist and author Anke Richter shares her personal journey through the world of neo-tantra and reveals how easy it can be to become entangled in high-demand groups. Tune into this bonus episode for an eye-opening conversation that spans personal diary, investigative journalism, and critical advice on how to navigate these complex dynamics. Let'…
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Is it possible to have sexual joy and spiritual faith? This episode of The Good Sex Project delves into the impact of purity culture. Phil and Lavinia share their journey from conservative Christian upbringings to embracing a different path for their family. We'll also hear from Chrissy and Mark, whose lives are intertwined with profound lessons ab…
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Inspired by Lisa Taddeo’s book, 'Three Women,' this episode follows the intimate journeys of Tracey, Leah, and Naomi through their experiences of love, desire, and identity. Navigating the deep waters of sexuality, societal expectations, and personal transformations across different generations, tune in for candid conversations that challenge norms…
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5: Slow your roll (Relationships 102)
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What if we took it slow? In this episode we join one woman on her search for profound love and mind-blowing, soul-melding sex, travelling from scepticism to a deep, fulfilling relationship built on respect, patience, and divine slow-sex. You’ll hear about real techniques to slow it down and up the pleasure from Alissa Resnick of OMGYes. If you're c…
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BONUS: Emily Nagoski on the gender mirage, emotional floor plans and magic tricks
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In this extended interview, Melody Thomas talks with renowned sex educator and author Emily Nagoski. They explore the neuroscience behind desire and pleasure, debunk cultural myths, and discuss Emily's latest insights on creating lasting sexual connections. Tune in for actionable wisdom and transformative advice that could elevate your intimate lif…
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4: Like Coming Home (Relationships 101)
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Come with us and explore the myths and truths of maintaining a satisfying sexual connection long-term. From dealing with mismatched libidos to sex after babies, we explore what it takes to sustain meaningful relationships and thriving sexual connections, with real stories from real couples and expert advice from world-renowned author and researcher…
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BONUS: Yumi Stynes + Dr Jane Cherrington
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Are you unsure how to address sensitive topics like sex and pornography with your kids? Join host Melody Thomas in this special bonus episode, where experts Yumi Stynes and Dr Jane Cherrington share practical advice, personal anecdotes and crucial insights to help parents navigate these challenging conversations. Learn why it's essential to maintai…
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What happens when sex education falls short? From finger-blasting to pick-up artists, this episode follows three people who took learning into their own hands, including return guest and disability advocate Etta Bollinger's experience with sex workers and a young man's near-miss with incel culture. There's plenty of trial and error, as well as joyf…
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Would you like some pleasure with your politics? In this episode of The Good Sex Project, we explore how societal structures and cultural narratives impact sexual joy and freedom. We discuss the impact of ableism on sexuality with writer and disability activist Etta Bollinger, and chat to founders of a Māori ecosexuality kink zine (PARU) about recl…
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Episode 1 of The Good Sex Project Season 2 embarks on a journey through different decades, unearthing diverse personal experiences that shaped people's relationship to pleasure. Featuring heartfelt conversations, painful confessions, and joyful revelations from the stories of Sophia, Porte, and Mary - no one's journey has been a straight line. Tune…
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Buckle in and get ready for a fresh new season of The Good Sex Project! Hosted by Melody Thomas, this series delves deeper into the heart of what makes sex and relationships thrive. The first two episodes, ‘It’s My Pleasure’ and ‘Pleasure is Political,’ are out July 9! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The Good Project - Season 2 Wrap Up
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In the episode, Andrew and Kristin wrap up Season 2. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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The Good Project Podcast Season 2 - Enjoying Laughter
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In the episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss the joy of laughter. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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The Good Project Season 2 - Asking for Help
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In the episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss the necessity of asking for help. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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The Good Project - Happy New Year!
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In this episode, Andrew and Kristin reflect on 2023 and their excitement for 2024. Happy New Year! Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: @thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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The Good Project Season 2 - Moving On
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In the episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss what they have discovered about moving on. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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The Good Project Season 2 - Engagement
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In the episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss the interesting things they've discovered with social media engagement. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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The Good Project Season 2 - Family
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In the episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss their relationships with their families. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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The Good Project Season 2 - Friendships
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Welcome to Season 2! In the episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss the evolution of Friendships. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.comAf The Good Project
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What's good fam! We're adding a little something extra to the mix! We are going to start posting our good vs. not so "good" takes on various topics. This week, we discuss our take on Pumpkin Spice Lattes. As always, thanks for listening! Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: …
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The Good Rundown - Episode 1 (Halloween)
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What's good fam! We're adding a little something extra to the mix! We are going to start posting our good vs. not so "good" takes on various topics. As always, thanks for listening! Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail…
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The Good Project - Labor Day Check-In
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What's good fam! We're checking in to wish you a happy and restful Labor Day and to let you know we have new episodes premiering this fall! Please continue to follow us on Instagram, YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts! Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thego…
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Sometimes, relationships are better off ending. We figure out when it’s time to call it quits, how to break up amicably, and how endings make way for new beginnings. We also consider how aging plays into a person’s sexuality and how it’s never too late to find pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Pop culture and religion have told us that our soulmate - ‘the one’ - is out there. That our life partner should be our best friend, co-parent, confidant, intellectual sparring partner, sexual muse and all the things in between. But what if it works better when there’s more than two in a relationship? We speak to people who are engaging in ethical …
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BONUS: Live Q&A - Sex, Love & Relationship Masterclass
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In this bonus episode, Melody Thomas held a live 'Masterclass' with clinical psychologist and family therapist Nic Beets and together they took questions from our listeners. This episode is packed with expert advice on relationships, why some of them work and why some of them struggle, as well as practical tips and tools. Have you got something you…
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Extra listening for the extra interested! In this bonus episode, Melody speaks with renowned American sex educator and researcher Emily Nagoski, who's mission in life is to teach women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAf Stuff | Popsock Media
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BONUS: Somatic Sexologist Sonia Waters
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Extra listening for the extra interested! In this bonus episode, Melody speaks with Wanaka-based somatic sexologist Sonia Waters about topics ranging from desire and libido in long term relationships, to recovering from trauma, to managing jealousy and watching pornography. Sonia is certified with the Somatic Sex Educators Association of Australasi…
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Long term love can be hard. We speak to couples who’ve got insight into how they make it through the tougher periods of their relationships, including having young children. We also get some guidance from experts including Dan Savage and somatic sexologist Sonia Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The Good Project - Social Media Fast Challenge & Season Wrap Up Part 2
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In this episode, Andrew and Kristin continue to reflect on what it takes to be good and their gratitude for this season's journey. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.com…
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The Good Project - Social Media Challenge Part 1
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In the episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss the challenges of fasting from social media accounts and their final thoughts on the first season of The Good Project. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@gmail.com…
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We delve into the biochemistry of those first tingly feelings for someone, and how all those raging chemicals can cloud our better judgment and lead to some toxic relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAf Stuff | Popsock Media
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The Good Project - The Journal Challenge
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In this episode, Kristin and Andrew discuss their take on journaling for 5 minutes daily. They also introduce the final (and most challenging) challenge - taking a break from social media. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcas…
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What does good, healthy & happy casual sex look and feel like in the age of dating apps? We speak to people who’ve negotiated their way into some pretty sexy situations using their open and honest communication skills. We also look at how mainstream porn has infiltrated our sex practices, and at what we can learn from the world of kink and BDSM. Le…
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The Good Project - The Community Challenge
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In this episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss the highs and lows of going to new events and speaking with new people. They also introduce their new challenge - journaling for 5 minutes everyday. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpo…
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What's the point in sex positivity if the sex we're having is bad? We speak with South Auckland musician Pati AF, who grew up a "holy girl" in the church before kicking off her "hoe phase" - by claiming her own body and sexuality back with explicit Instagram posts and random dating app hook-ups. She was empowered. So why wasn’t she having a great t…
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The Good Project - Stretch Yourself Challenge
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In this episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss their experiences with stretching for 5 minutes and introduce their new challenge - attending two community events and talking to new people. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Email: thegoodprojectpodcast@g…
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In this bonus episode, we meet the two Alices who share their later-in-life coming out stories. There's Alice Soper, one of New Zealand’s foremost voices on women’s rugby. She’d always told herself she was super straight - that is, until her OE to London changed everything she thought she knew. And comedian and writer Alice Snedden, funny, irrevere…
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In this episode, we explore how feelings about our own bodies can get in the way of our love lives. We follow three people on their journeys to self-love, self-acceptance and self-worth. Also feat. expert advice from psycho-sexologist Chantelle Otten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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New Zealanders have a lot of sex, but a lot of it is average. We meet three people who’ve had a lot of pretty average sex and not-so-healthy relationships. Also feat. Australian feminist writer and broadcaster Clementine Ford, and Emily Nagoski, the award-winning author of Come as You Are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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Welcome to The Good Sex Project. Hosted by Melody Thomas, this is a podcast about good sex, good relationships, and how to have them. Out Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAf Stuff | Popsock Media
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The Good Project - What About Your Friends Challenge
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In this episode, Andrew and Kristin discuss their success and challenges with calling and connecting with three friends. They also introduce their next challenge - committing to stretching for 5 minutes daily. Hosted By: Kristin Watson and Andrew Street Music By: Sarah Galvin Produced By: Queen E. Productions LLC Instagram: thegoodprojectpodcast Em…
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The Good Project - Intro and Challenge 1
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Hi, we’re Kristin and Andrew! We met in college, but are lifelong friends who share a commitment to joy, peace and experiences. We wanted to share this commitment so we came up with The Good Project Podcast! In this episode, we introduce the theme of our podcast and discuss our first challenge, calling 3 friends we haven’t connected with in a while…
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EP #44: How to Create a Purpose Driven Organization
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We talk about purpose driven organizations all the time on this podcast, but how can a regular organization transition into a more purpose driven one? And how do you know when you have become a purpose driven organization? In this episode, I’ll be addressing this matter of purpose, becoming more purposeful and even how it relates to employee engage…
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Does your business or organization have what it takes to keep employees around long-term? This is a really important topic to discuss, especially in today’s job market where more and more people are resigning and changing jobs for something that feels “right”. In this episode, I’ll share some key points that will affect your staying power and what …
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