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#65: How to talk about sex, before, during, and after pregnancy and post-partum - Relationship Series Part 3 with Mike and Ellen Melon
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
12/13/23 • 65 min
Part 3 of 7! This season on To Hump a Pillow, I invite my fiance Mike to the podcast in a 7-Episode Relationship Series to discuss challenging conversations that occur in couple-hood. We'll deep-dive into 7 deliciously uncomfortable topics:
- How to talk about envious and jealous feelings
- How to talk about money and finances, spending habits
- Sex life - how it's changed over our relationship and how to ask for what you need
- On taking things too personally
- Maintaining individualism and ensuring alone time
- Day to day compromising
- Coparenting in a blended family
In this episode, Mike and I discuss difficult feelings and values around money, like:
- The beginning of our sex life (early dating), first sexual experience
- First trimester sex
- Second/third trimester sex
- Post-partum sex life and how to navigate the emotional and physical mess
- Things that get in the way of our sex life
For questions regarding this topic, please email [email protected]
Episodes I've called out in the episode:
- #60. The trick to using dating apps - a real convo with my boyfriend Mike
- #19. Finding self-love with The 4 Agreements
- #14. How sex changes in partnerships for first time parents, genito-pelvic pain, and arousal disorder - with Dr. Natalie Rosen
- #9. Vaginal tearing during child labor: Sex, anatomy, fear, and lessons learned - with Alyssa
- #7. The messages I received about sex when I was young - Part 1 of 2 - with Ellen Melon
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For more info on 1-on-1 coaching program:
https://www.ellenmelon.com/intimacy-coaching
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Coach Ellen Melon links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow
Website: https://www.ellenmelon.com
#66: Reflections & Lessons: Top 10 Things I Learned in 2024
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
02/15/25 • 58 min
Description: In this New Year 2025 episode, I reflect on the biggest lessons I learned over the past year—a tradition that has shaped my personal growth since my late 20s. From the challenges of motherhood and navigating work relationships to the importance of curiosity, holiday traditions, and personal integrity, I share insights that shaped my year and might resonate with you.
I also open up about my absence from podcasting, the realities of balancing work, family, and personal well-being, and my hopes for future episodes. Plus, I ask you: How do you reflect on your year? What lessons have stood out to you?
Topics Covered:
- The growing pains of motherhood & step-parenting
- Navigating work relationships & personal growth
- The power of asking better questions
- The role of traditions in creating joy
- Showing up in relationships with more awareness
Stick around for a tip on improving sleep, a powerful insight on breakups, and a challenge for you: What’s a hard conversation you’ve been avoiding?
Hit subscribe to catch future episodes, and let’s reflect together! 🎙️✨
Coach Ellen Melon links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow
For questions regarding this topic, please email [email protected]
#4. The birds-and-the-bees conversation, revisited - with Mary (my mom)
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
01/12/20 • 31 min
“The-birds-and-the-bees” — We all know the term, but not all of us got an opportunity to have that conversation. Maybe we talked to a friend. A cousin. A sibling. Some may have even had the stereotypical talk — the one where you sit and wince through an awkward lecture WITH your parent(s). Whatever the case, we seem to never revisit it, if there even was a conversation to revisit. Today, Ellen sits down with Mary, her mother, to revisit that conversation. They’ll talk about:
- How Mary was taught sex-ed
- How Mary was taught about her menstrual cycle
- How sex was discussed in school, among peers, and at home
- What Mary would have done differently in Ellen’s sexual education
Ellen Melon Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow
Becoming a Pleasure Priestess - The Journey of Self-Hate to Remembering My Worth
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
08/25/21 • 26 min
In this episode, I reveal my journey of becoming what I call a Pleasure Priestess. My journey of being a self-hating, angry, boundary-less woman to a self-compassionate, holistic, spiritually leader for women. Little did I know at the core of this was a very hurt and neglected inner child that needed healing.
My holistic journey started in 2008 when I gave up dairy. My spiritual journey started when I was 27 and started thinking about my relationship with alcohol. My healing journey is life long. I’m still on it.
Pleasure Priestess 1-on-1 coaching for women who want to develop awareness of their deepest desires so that they can cultivate deeply connected, authentic relationships.
Enrollment is open until August 31st for September 1-on-1 coaching!
For 3 months, I am your support system for all things internal: Unearthing limiting beliefs, healing childhood wounds, mapping triggers, learning to calm the nervous system, and building new ways of self-talk and communicating with loved ones.
- First come, first serve basis.
- There are only 8 spots available.
- Fill out your application today to ensure your spot: www.ellenmelon.com/1on1
- Deadline: August 31st
If you’re searching for self-compassion, sober-curious, and seeking pleasure and joy, I’d love to support you on your journey.
This program means you’re choosing courage over comfort.
This program means to invest in yourself, your growth, your female divinity and royal worthiness.
Uncover your power, fall in love with yourself. It is time to remember your worth.
#0. Introduction - To Hump A Pillow with Ellen Melon
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
12/10/19 • 1 min
An introduction, episode #0.
For parents who need help building language in how they talk about sex to their partners and children, ‘To Hump A Pillow’ offers communications and new ideas around intimacy, anatomy, and relationships.
Sex is something most of us do it yet find it difficult to talk about. Ellen Melon is enhancing the language and conversation around sex while giving communities the courage to speak up and ask questions, through raw interviews with guests and sharing her own findings.
Storytelling and education around sex, relationships, and intimacy: The Sex-Ed Curriculum You Never Had.
Don't forget to subscribe!
#16. A discussion on harassment, independent women, and making spaces safer - with Shawna Potter
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
06/19/20 • 90 min
What does mean to make a space safer? What is a safe space? According to Shawna Potter, it’s being aware of the presence and behavior you have in places where you work, gather, and play. In this episode, Shawna and I discuss street harassment and how to stop it as a victim and as a bystander, healthy flirting, what it means to a feminist, and how being “an independent woman” can hold you back from interpersonal relationships.
All of these things are laid out in greater detail in her book Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather linked in the show description.
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Donate to the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ellenmelon
Ellen Melon Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow
https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow
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About Shawna Potter (WOW!):
Shawna Potter, singer for the band War On Women, has tackled sexism and harassment in lyrics and on stage for years. Taking the battle to music venues themselves, she has trained night clubs and community spaces in how to create safer environments for marginalized people. Now she’s turned decades of experience into a clear and concise guide for public spaces of all sorts to shut down harassers wherever they show up.
In her book released May 2019, Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather, the steps she outlines are realistic, practical, and actionable. With the addition of personal stories, case studies, sample policies, and no-nonsense advice like “How to Flirt without Being a Creep,” she shows why safer spaces are important, while making it easier to achieve them.
Her website: https://shawnapotter.com/
Buy the book we discussed: https://www.akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.html
Book review/discussion video with STRAND: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wesGgrMop98
Hollaback! Baltimore Chapter: https://bmore.ihollaback.org/
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook@ShawnaPotterWow
https://www.facebook.com/ShawnaPotterOfficial/
https://twitter.com/shawnapotterwow
https://www.instagram.com/shawnapotterwow/
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#42. Sex and relationship insights for drug addicts, alcoholics, and the sober community - with Life Recovery Coach, David Marion
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
10/27/21 • 62 min
What happens to us in relationships when there is substance abuse? When we numb and cope with alcohol or drugs? How do we behave in intimate spaces with people we love? How is our sexuality impacted?
In this episode, David Marion is going to give us some male insight into his own sex life and way of “relationshipping” over the course of his substance abuse journey and recovery journey. David and I discuss how substances ruined the ability to have strong secure relationships, the type of people he attracted, and other wisdom around pain, shame, and childhood trauma. Lend me your ears y’all — this is a raw and honest conversation with a man who has done the work (continues to do the work) and is sharing his experience.
David is 13 years sober, and is a certified interventionist and recovery coach, author of the book, “Addiction Rescue: The No-BS Guide To Recovery,” public speaker and advocate for all suffering from substance use.
Interesting in working with a Sex & Relationship Coach? Apply for 1on1 coaching with me: www.ellenmelon.com/intimacy-coaching
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Links we talked about:
https://wellbeingcbdwaters.com
Discount code “PILLOW10” at checkout for $10 off your first pack!
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David Marion info:
https://www.theliferecoverycoach.com/
Book: Addiction Rescue: The No-BS Guide To Recovery
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About Ellen Melon: Sex & Relationship Coach and Un-Educator
Ellen Melon links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_F0bL0mItXS-jundACwnA
Website: https://www.ellenmelon.com
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#41. How intimacy changes after kids, postpartum, and repair after an affair - with Life Coach for Mums, Kiri Honey
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
10/13/21 • 73 min
Motherhood is hard. I don’t even have kids and I know that. I have this amazing opportunity to speak with Kiri Honey, Life Coach for Moms whose mission is to inspire women to empower themselves to take the lead in their lives and relationships. To support them to take action that feels aligned and authentic to their wants and needs and on a practical level, help them focus on the key steps needed to rekindle the passion and fun in their relationships.
In this episode we hear about Kiri’s experience in being a mom of 2 children, her postpartum depression she didn’t know she had, and how to repair a relationship when an affair occurs — what kind of conversations, honesty and accountability are truly required. We also discuss her new digital series – 30 Interviews from Sex & Intimacy Experts called, “Falling in Love Again, Season 1.” These interviews are FREE until October 17th so sign up NOW. (Click link in show description or IG bio)
Kiri’s mission is to have a community of Mother’s who are equipped with the confidence to value themselves and their worth as well as honour their truth are an unshakable force! Helping Mother’s feel valued and part of a team will do wonders for humankind and future generations. The benefit of feeling loved, appreciated and respected has no bounds. Imagine how many families we could keep together if women were equipped with the tools they need to communicate their desires.
Interesting in working with a Sex & Relationship Coach? Apply for 1on1 coaching with me: www.ellenmelon.com/intimacy-coaching
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Links we talked about:
Falling in Love Again Digital Series for FREEuntil October 17th: https://kirihoney.com/FallingInLoveAgainEvent_Ellen
All episodes for Falling in Love Again will release October 18th – Nov 4th, with a Replay Weekend Nov 5-7th
Where can people find you? [email protected]
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About Ellen Melon: Sex & Relationship Coach and Un-Educator
Ellen Melon links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_F0bL0mItXS-jundACwnA
Website: https://www.ellenmelon.com
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#40. Sexual abuse, religious trauma, and her healing journey - PART 2 of 2 - with Faith Deconstruction Coach Melanie Cain
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
10/01/21 • 89 min
In Part 2 of 2, we talk about the modern day Melanie is dealing with from her journey — real time hardships and repair in her relationship with her husband, being a mom during her coming off of pharmaceutical drugs and her psychosis, and observations around how her family treats and observes her, as well as the changes she is making as a mom. Her story is bold, raw, messy and gorgeous. If you are mom who is in the throws of family and religion and mental health, you should take a listen.
In Part 1 of 2, we hear a detailed story from Faith Deconstruction Coach, Melanie Cain about her religious upbringing. Trigger warning: This episode explicitly talks about rape, assault, molestation, and other violence. Please take care of yourself as you listen along. There’s a whole movement we're experiencing when it comes to religious shame and trauma. People are waking up, sick of being oppressed. The controlling nature of purity culture in religious communities has hurt women the most. Time to heal.
Links we talked about:
Find Melanie Cain and her stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/mel.unfiltered/
https://calendly.com/mel_unfiltered/group-transforming-trauma-after-mormonism?month=2021-09
Pleasure Priestess - 1on1 Coaching: https://www.ellenmelon.com/1on1
Workshop & Events: https://www.ellenmelon.com/events
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About Ellen Melon: Sex & Relationship Coach and Un-Educator
Ellen Melon links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_F0bL0mItXS-jundACwnA
Website: https://www.ellenmelon.com
#67: Embracing Uncertainty & Overcoming Scarcity Mindset
To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon
03/24/25 • 29 min
In this episode, I explore the deep discomfort of uncertainty, the scarcity mindset, and how they intertwine with faith, trust, and self-worth. Since going part-time at work and navigating new family responsibilities, I’ve struggled with the fear of the unknown. Inspired by a powerful quote from Conclave and insights from The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist, I discuss how scarcity thinking shapes our daily lives and how we can shift towards sufficiency and trust. This episode includes reflections, guided meditation, and mantras to help reframe fear into faith and remind you that you are enough.
Key Topics Covered:
- Navigating Uncertainty:
- How my transition to part-time work and increased family responsibilities heightened my fears.
- The way uncertainty can feel like a sneaky illusion of risk.
- Lessons from Hidden Brain's episode “Sitting with Uncertainty.”
- Faith, Trust, and the Role of Doubt:
- A powerful quote from Conclave on the necessity of doubt in faith.
- Why certainty can be a dangerous mindset that limits growth and connection.
- Learning to trust in ourselves, each other, and the unknown.
- The Scarcity Mindset & Its Impact:
- How we wake up every day feeling like we don’t have enough—time, money, energy, success.
- The cultural obsession with scarcity and how it disconnects us from our truth.
- A reading from The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist on shifting from scarcity to sufficiency.
- Practices for Overcoming Fear & Lack:
- Guided meditation to connect with inner abundance.
- Mantras to reinforce self-worth and sufficiency.
- A reminder that we were all born worthy, enough, and deserving of abundance.
This episode is an invitation to let go of fear, reframe uncertainty, and remember that you are enough—exactly as you are.
Hit subscribe to catch future episodes, and let’s reflect together! 🎙️✨
Coach Ellen Melon links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow
For questions regarding this topic, please email [email protected]
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To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon currently has 72 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Society & Culture, Parenting, Lgbtq, Bdsm, Polyamory, Storytelling, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Intimacy, Relationships and Sexuality.
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The episode title '#64: How to talk about money, finances, spending habits - Relationship Series Part 2 with Mike and Ellen Melon' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on To Hump A Pillow with Coach Ellen Melon is 59 minutes.
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