Summary:   Valentine’s Day is around the corner and today’s episode goes beyond the sexy and confident tips you might be thinking. We're talking all about communication – and how it will take you much further than anything else in any relationship. Diane chats with Dr. Nicole Marcione about communicating your needs, wants, and desires to, not only your partner but, yourself. They also talk about how it leads to more intimacy, and sets the foundation for you to live a life from a place of power and desire.     Key Takeaways:   02:20 - Nicole shares her background and what led her into sexual wellness & trauma-informed kink 09:14 - Exercises to help you uncover your sensuality or sexuality 13:39 - Why women avoid their personal desires & how to work through it 20:14 - Identifying the core issues trigged by simple household tasks & learning how to communicate them 23:59 - Women in their feminine energy vs. masculine energy 26:29 - How what you learned in childhood manifests in adulthood 29:45 - Tips on how to communicate better if you’re stuck in repeating patterns 37:43 - Learning to become comfortable asking for what you need 45:03 - Where to start if being in tune with your body is new to you 47:53 - The importance of finding and taking space for yourself 49:19 - What to do if your partner isn’t open to doing the inner work 54:17 - Tips to increase your sensuality 57:31 - What Nicole learned from her dominatrix training 1:03:51 - Ask yourself this question first to set the foundation for strong relationships    Resources Mentioned:   Download Dr. Nicole’s mini-workbook on midlife & sensuality: https://www.integrativeaging.com/mini-workbook  Wild & Sacred Feminine Deck (cards): https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Sacred-Feminine-Deck-Guidebook/dp/1611809754/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DKEHBRLXMGE3&keywords=wild+and+sacred+feminine+deck&qid=1707127937&sprefix=wild+and+sacred+%2Caps%2C417&sr=8-1    Connect with Nicole:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolemarcione  Website: https://www.integrativeaging.com/    Connect with Diane:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro    Freebies:   Plateau-Buster Guide: https://dianeflores.lpages.co/plateau-buster-guide/ Boss Bitch Empowerment Tools: https://bit.ly/BossBitchDownload5EasyThings Protein Snack List: https://bit.ly/ProteinSnackListDownload Sleep Hacks: https://bit.ly/FreebieDownloadForSleepHacks Full Body Training Program: https://bit.ly/FreeFullBodyTrainingProgramPDFDownload Supplement Guide: https://bit.ly/BossBitchSupplementGuide   Work with Diane:   Get your personalized physique assessment here The Goddess Body Project 12 week program Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here   Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)   Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   For 15% off your purchase at Toxic Angels Bikinis use Code: Diane  Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters