by Stacey Herrera | Feb 14, 2025 | Sage + Grace
The orgasms were amazing —literally, the best sex I’d ever had. But the emotional depth left something to be desired. To be clear, this wasn’t a fleeting affair. We were lovers for nearly two decades, tangled up in one another for most of my adult life. He...
by Stacey Herrera | Feb 12, 2025 | Love Is.. Podcast
Does Your Partner Pass the Sniff Test? Remember when I promised we’d start getting into the juicy stuff? Well, today we’re talking about something rarely discussed in relationship conversations: why your nose might be the most honest matchmaker you have....
by Stacey Herrera | Feb 5, 2025 | Love Is.. Podcast
True Confession… I’ve Been Hiding There is something I need to tell you… I’ve been holding back —in my content —on this podcast. Playing it safe. Shrinking to fit. Not bringing my A-game. That ends today. This episode is my line in the sand—a confession, a...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 31, 2025 | Sage + Grace
Sometimes, I desire what hurts. The things that make no sense, that friends warn me against, things I know I should steer clear of. But desire has never cared about shoulds and shouldn’ts. It simply wants what it wants. Desire ignores social norms and cultural...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 22, 2025 | Love Is.. Podcast
5 Things That Nobody Tells You About Starting Over When the longest relationship I never had ended (not a typo), someone said to me, “New chapter, new year.” That was so not helpful. Good is not a feeling I’ve ever felt at the end of a relationship. Even when ending...
by Stacey Herrera | Jan 17, 2025 | Sage + Grace
Over the years, I have come to recognize the voice of shame. There is always a disclaimer that sets up the excuse, followed by a quiet negotiation with ourselves about what we’re willing to accept. These conversations often happen in front of unwitting...