Why Pleasure Is Powerful — Not Just Nice to Have

What if seeking pleasure wasn’t frivolous… but actually vital to your health and happiness?

In this solo episode, I take you on a journey through the science and the spirit of pleasure—why we need it, how it impacts our body and brain, and how you can bring more of it into your everyday life. From cuddles to chocolate, from dancing to sex, pleasure activates powerful chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine that lower stress, improve resilience, increase connection, and help us feel more alive. And yes, I’ll get a little nerdy (but in a friendly way!) explaining what those hormones are actually doing in your body—and why it matters.

We’ll also talk about:

• The surprising benefits of smiling (even when you’re faking it!)

• Why pleasure is designed into our biology—and not an accident

• How touch, music, generosity, and art boost your mood

• The trance-like state you can enter during rhythmic sex

• What makes sex feel so good—physically, emotionally, neurologically

Whether you’re someone with a complicated relationship with pleasure, or just want to understand why your body responds the way it does, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and maybe even turned on to the idea that enjoying yourself is actually good for you.

💌 Got questions, stories, or feedback? I’d love to hear from you! Visit whatexcitesus.com to leave a message anonymously, or email me at Gwyn@earthlydesire.com. And if you loved this episode, please leave a review—it really helps more than you know.