In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill chats with Jay Moon Fields, a leading educator, coach and author. She stops by the show to discuss her Hey Wait framework, which teaches people how to honor their emotional experiences and share them authentically, helping them to break free from the cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, and self-doubt.

Following last week’s conversation about trauma and body-based healing, this episode of Pay Attention moves us into the next essential layer: reclaiming pleasure.

Holly sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz—licensed psychologist, sex educator, and author of Becoming Cliterate—to explore how cultural conditioning, religious messaging, and gender norms have created a world where women’s pleasure is minimized, misunderstood, or steeped in shame.

With honesty and clarity, Dr. Mintz breaks down the “orgasm gap,” the taboo around masturbation, and why so many women feel disconnected from their own bodies. She also shares practical, science-backed tools for cultivating sexual confidence and embracing self-touch as a powerful form of self-care.

This episode is both liberating and grounding—a reminder that pleasure isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. And as Dr. Mintz powerfully states: pleasure is your human right.

Includes candid personal stories, myth-busting insight, and empowering reflections on what it means to truly know and honor your body.

Connect with Dr. Laurie:

https://www.drlauriemintz.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drlauriemintz/

https://www.facebook.com/DrLaurieMintz/

Becoming Cliterate Book

A Tired Woman’s Guide To Passionate Sex

More about Dr. Laurie:

Dr. Laurie Mintz is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida teaching Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduates yearly. She has published over 60 scholarly works and authored two popular press books: Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex. Mintz is a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist in private practice. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology. In 2023, she was named one of Forbes “50 over 50” women innovators.

In this powerful episode of Pay Attention, Holly is joined by Juliette Karaman, mentor, hypnotherapist, and creator of the Touch Base method, to explore how trauma—especially sexual trauma—gets stored in the body and quietly shapes our self-worth, relationships, and sense of safety.

Juliette shares her own journey of collapse and awakening, revealing how shame disconnects us from our bodies and our pleasure. Through somatic awareness and intentional micro-practices, she teaches us how to begin restoring emotional safety, presence, and trust—within ourselves and in connection with others.

This conversation lays the foundation for the next episode with Dr. Laurie Mintz, where the focus shifts from healing shame to embracing sexual pleasure. Together, these episodes invite you to reclaim the parts of yourself that trauma made you abandon—and remember that your body, your story, and your pleasure are all worthy of care.

🌀 Includes Juliette’s “Touch Base” practice, the Touch-o-Meter tool, and real guidance on how to reconnect to your body and reclaim your story.

Connect with Juliette:

https://feelfullyyou.com

Instagram (@juliettekaraman)

http://linkedin.com/in/juliette-karaman-van-schaardenburg-89399913b

The Scrumptious Woman

More about Juliette:

Juliette Karaman is a self-relationship expert, mentor, and speaker who helps high-achieving leaders, couples, and visionaries reignite intimacy, rebuild trust, and unlock deep, embodied pleasure through her transformative approach, Touch Base.

With decades of experience, she creates safe spaces for healing, vulnerability, and pleasure to thrive. Drawing on somatic healing, Tantra, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and coaching, Juliette blends embodied wisdom with cutting-edge methods to heal trauma, dissolve blocks, and foster lasting intimacy and self-trust.

In this intimate follow-up to Part 1, we open the Akashic Records—literally. This episode features Holly McNeill’s actual reading with Akashic Records expert Jennifer ALLY Kern, paired with in-depth commentary that unpacks the insights as they unfold.

From patterns rooted in Holly’s nervous system to the energetic meaning of eye contact and creative purpose, the conversation dives into how the Records reveal the truth beneath our habits, struggles, and untapped potential.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to access your Akashic Records, this unfiltered look offers a powerful glimpse into the process—and how soul-level wisdom can ignite personal transformation.

Have you ever felt like your life is unfolding from a script you didn’t write? The Akashic Records—often described as the spiritual “cloud storage” of your soul—may hold the answers. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Holly McNeill sits down with Akashic Records master practitioner Jennifer ALLY Kern to demystify this vast energetic archive and explain how anyone can access it.

They explore how the Records contain the history of your soul’s journey, your karmic patterns, your soul agreements—and even the energy of your creative work and business. Whether you’re craving clarity, healing, or a deeper sense of purpose, this episode reveals how the Akashic Records can guide your next steps.

Want to go deeper?
Check out this video for more on what the Akashic Records are:
👉 https://youtu.be/SKcv6GSm2dw?si=soXG4SlFYqzkz6bj

What if you could finally recognize just how powerful you really are? In today’s conversation, Holly McNeil sits down with empowerment coach Dana Theus to unpack the deep, often hidden narratives that fuel imposter syndrome—especially for women. From generational beliefs encoded in our very DNA to the brain’s surprising loyalty to outdated programming, they explore why self-doubt clings so tightly and, more importantly, how to rewrite the script. This episode will challenge how you see yourself—and reveal the unseen power already within you.

Is self-discovery a destination, or is it something we’re constantly rewriting? In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill sits down with Cheyenne Moore—author, producer, and host of the podcast Safe Space with Cheyenne (a full-circle moment, since it was the first show Holly ever guested on!).

Cheyenne brings refreshing wisdom to the conversation, speaking candidly about her journey of self-discovery, creativity, and spiritual growth. Growing up in rural Illinois, she found comfort and clarity in journaling and poetry—early forms of expression that would later evolve into her life’s work. Through her spiritual awakening and inner exploration, Cheyenne began to understand life as something much bigger than the human experience alone. In this episode, she reflects on the moments that shaped her voice as a writer and a creator, and how they led her to build Safe Space with Cheyenne, a podcast that celebrates vulnerability, truth, and the power of sharing stories.

Feeling inspired? Make sure you connect with Cheyenne and tell her you heard her on Pay Attention!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyenne-moore-95804b325/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyenne.n.moore/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moorewyoming

What if you could heal in months what took someone else decades? This episode is for you. In this installment of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill sits down with Barb Varcl Smith—Trauma Therapist, international speaker, podcaster, mentor, and educator—joining from Scotland. Barb specializes in Complex PTSD, PTSD, and the coping mechanisms that support healing. She shares her powerful journey into the field of trauma recovery, which began over 30 years ago as a deeply personal quest to understand her own mind and heal from debilitating PTSD.

Through exploring non-traditional modalities like Reiki, Tarot, the Osho Method, and the energetic properties of crystals, wood, and plants, Barb carved a unique path to recovery. Now, she’s dedicated to helping others fast-track their healing journeys—so they don’t have to spend decades doing it alone. Her book, Parenting with Purpose: Breaking the Trauma Cycle to Raise Happy, Confident Children, a step-by-step guide for parents seeking self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a nurturing approach to raising children will release soon.

Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Barb and tell her you heard her on Pay Attention!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-smith-varclova/?originalSubdomain=uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbsvarclova/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@traumaresponsereprogramming

Website: https://your-steps.co.uk