What if your biggest heartbreaks, failures, and messy breakdowns weren’t the end of your story—but the beginning of your magic?

In this bold, beautiful, and brutally honest episode of the Sex and Bacon podcast, Sarah sits down with Michelle Burke—author of Hot Mess Magic—for a heart-opening conversation about owning your chaos, finding power in your pain, and learning how to rise without needing to be "put together" first.

From losing her dad and grandma within weeks to screaming grief into the sand on a frozen Jersey beach, Michelle shares the raw truth behind what it means to discover the magic in your mess. They explore what “dark feminine energy” really looks like (spoiler: it’s not about manipulation—it’s about unapologetic power), why emotional availability in dating starts with self-honesty, and how sitting in discomfort is the only way to truly heal.

If you've ever felt like a disaster in lipstick—or worried you’re too broken to find love, success, or peace—this one’s your reminder that messy doesn’t mean unworthy. It means you’re mid-alchemy.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• What “dark feminine energy” really means—and how to embody it with confidence

• Why your mess might be your greatest teacher (and how to reframe your pain)

• The truth about emotional unavailability—his, and yours

• Releasing rage and grief through physical movement, not emotional bypassing

• How to date with power—even if your life feels like a chaotic dumpster fire

• The magic of mirror work, solo dates, and becoming the love you seek

• Setting boundaries, letting go of friendships, and outgrowing your old self

• Why vulnerability is the portal to deeper connection, healing, and community

🎧 Hit play if you're tired of pretending you're fine, and ready to feel powerful because of your mess—not in spite of it.

#SexAndBacon #HotMessMagic #DarkFeminineEnergy #HealingEra #FeelYourFeelings #SelfWorthJourney #DatingWhileHealing #EmotionalAvailability #ReclaimYourPower #MessyHealing #UnfilteredFeminine #PersonalAlchemy

We get into:

• 00:00 Intro

• 01:02 What is “dark feminine energy,” really?

• 02:25 Why women put others first—and how to stop

• 03:56 The birth of Hot Mess Magic and the story behind the book

• 07:13 Finding magic during grief, chaos, and emotional breakdowns

• 09:04 “Show me the truth”—the mantra that changed everything

• 10:56 Don’t bypass the pain: feel it, but don’t become it

• 12:00 Rage, grief, and kickboxing as therapy

• 14:52 What emotionally unavailable actually looks like in men (and women)

• 17:32 Dating during a hot mess—what to do, what not to

• 18:56 Becoming the love you want: solo dates, mirror notes, and self-devotion

• 21:34 Letting go of people you’ve outgrown—and the guilt that comes with it

• 24:26 You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with

• 25:42 Learning to receive instead of chasing in relationships

• 26:55 The art of not settling—and how to hold your standards

• 28:44 What kind of man are you actually calling in?

• 29:51 The masks we wear—and how isolation keeps us stuck

• 31:00 Releasing shame around money, failure, and public messiness

• 33:02 The power of safe community, storytelling, and permission

• 34:44 Final thoughts: give yourself permission to want more—and go for it

Connect with Michelle

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

• Links: https://beacons.ai/michelleaburke

Connect with me

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

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexandbacon1065

• Email us: sexandbacon1@yahoo.com

What if everything you believed about love, sex, and marriage was built on shame—and it nearly destroyed you?

In this raw, rebellious, and soul-awakening episode of the Sex and Bacon podcast, Sarah sits down with Carolee and Britton—former devout Mormons turned sexual freedom seekers—for an unfiltered conversation about unlearning religious programming, healing from infidelity, and discovering the power of sex magic.

They dive into how growing up Mormon created deep repression, guilt, and silence around sexuality—and how it all came to a head in their marriage through betrayal, disconnection, and years of internalized shame. But instead of falling apart, Carolee and Britton chose the path of radical self-responsibility, spiritual awakening, and shadow work (with a few smashed picture frames and moonlit rituals along the way).

From smashing purity culture to manifesting their dream home mid-orgasm, this episode is a masterclass in rewriting the rules—and reclaiming your body, your voice, and your pleasure.
🔥 This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt broken by belief systems, but still dreamed of rising whole.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• How religious shame shapes our sexuality—and what it takes to unlearn it

• The silent toll of purity culture on women’s bodies, desire, and confidence

• Infidelity, emotional immaturity, and the deeper wounds underneath cheating

• Why healing together sometimes means burning everything down first

• What “sex magic” actually is—and how it can transform your life

• The power of psychedelic medicine, astrology, and conscious co-creation

• How Carolee and Britton rebuilt a marriage on truth, not tradition

🎧 Hit play if you’ve ever questioned the beliefs you were raised with—or wanted a relationship that’s wildly more aligned, embodied, and soul-fueled.
#SexAndBacon #DeconstructingReligion #SexualLiberation #MormonDeconstruction #InfidelityRecovery #SexMagic #HealingTogether #ConsciousRelationships #ShadowWork #DivineFeminine #MarriageRebirth #ReclaimYourPower #UnlearnAndRebuild

We get into:

• 00:00 Intro

• 01:52 Growing Up Mormon

• 03:55 Sexual Repression and Infidelity

• 04:25 Carol Lee's Perspective on Sexual Shame

• 10:56 Early Marriage Challenges

• 25:56 Infidelity and Its Impact

• 34:32 Therapy and Healing

• 38:29 Leaving the Mormon Church

• 42:52 Magic Reenters Our Lives

• 43:04 Emotional Healing and Sound Therapy

• 43:36 The Journey of Reeducation

• 45:33 Facing Betrayal and Healing

• 47:13 Rage and Release Rituals

• 51:51 Redefining Relationships

• 56:59 Sex Magic and Manifestation

• 01:07:44 Overcoming Judgment and Shame

• 01:17:54 Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Britton and Carolee

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

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aiuVvWeplDXFJOmTFpwqc

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicalstoryofus

• Website: https://themagicalstoryofus.com/

Connect with me

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

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexandbacon1065

• Email us: sexandbacon1@yahoo.com

What if every guy you dated turned out to be a walking red flag—disguised as Prince Charming?

In this hilarious, unfiltered, and deeply relatable episode of the Sex and Bacon podcast, Sarah sits down with Steph V—author and host of Dating Dicks—to unravel the art of dating emotionally unavailable men, how we ignore red flags on purpose, and why we sometimes mistake chaos for chemistry.

Steph shares jaw-dropping stories (one involves being ditched at a party... for her own guest), outrageous moments of heartbreak, and the hard-won wisdom that comes from being a self-proclaimed “serial dictator.” Together, Sarah and Steph explore why women stay, what keeps us hooked, and how to break free from toxic patterns that feel way too familiar.

This isn’t just girl talk—it’s a deep dive into self-worth, healing, and learning to spot the dicks before they ruin your mascara.

💥 If you've ever fallen for potential instead of reality—or if you’re just here for the wildly entertaining stories—you’re going to love this one.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• Why smart, self-aware women keep dating emotional toddlers

• The truth about “fixing him” (and why it never works)

• How we confuse comfort with compatibility

• Learning to balance heart and logic in relationships

• Spotting red flags early—and actually listening to them

• Navigating dating apps without losing your damn mind

• Why Steph launched Dating Dicks—and how it’s helping women heal through humor

🎧 Subscribe, share, and don’t forget: you deserve the dick, not the dicks.

#DatingPodcast #ToxicRelationships #SexAndBacon #DatingDicks #DatingRedFlags #FunnyDatingStories #FemaleEmpowerment #EmotionalUnavailability #DatingDisasters #WomenSupportingWomen

We get into:

• 00:00 Introduction

• 02:02 Crazy Dating Stories: The Christmas Party Incident

• 05:19 Another Dick Story: The Boutique Birthday

• 11:17 Patterns and Lessons in Dating

• 15:11 Heart vs. Logic in Relationships

• 21:56 Navigating Online Dating

• 23:04 The Vulnerability of Online Profiles

• 24:11 Strategies for Online Dating Success

• 25:41 Exploring Offline Dating Options

• 30:25 Speed Dating Experiences

• 36:01 Catfish Encounters

• 42:30 Sharing Stories and Building Community

Connect with Steph

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

• Book: https://shorturl.at/AnjI9

• Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dating-dicks--6495398

Connect with me

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

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexandbacon1065

• Email us: sexandbacon1@yahoo.com