In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington talk with Melanie Bonk, a certified love, sex, and relationship coach, somatic trauma therapist, and pleasure revolutionary. Melanie shares her journey and mission to help women and couples overcome shame, heal past traumas, and awaken their pleasure. She discusses how her childhood, personal experiences, and formal education led her to this path. Melanie also talks about common challenges in relationships, the importance of soulful communication and emotional intelligence, and practical exercises to enhance pleasure and connection. She emphasizes the significance of self-love, spiritual practice, and customized approaches to coaching. Melanie's work is rooted in a blend of science and soul, aiming to normalize conversations about pleasure and help individuals reclaim their birthright to pleasure and empowerment. Learn more about Melanie. Red the Show Notes. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build our membership. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our podcast needs. We used ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Opus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pull video clips for you. Note: We get an affiliate fee if you use the links above (at no additional cost to you.)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices