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Erotic Embodiment

Erotic Embodiment

By Kadie Smiles

My name is Kadie. I work as a performer, astrologer, and a birth worker, and I'm constantly thinking about the erotic, which for me includes ancestry, storytelling, grief, sex, and astrology. When I think about embodying my own eroticism, I think about standing fully in my multitudes which includes everything from my astrological placements to eulogies to those I've lost. Inspired by Audre Lorde's "Uses of the Erotic" and "Poetry is Not a Luxury", each week I share astrology, stories, grief and interviews, with the hopes that y'all will feel braver in embodying your own eroticism.
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Saturn in Aquarius + Full Moon in Virgo Reflections

Erotic Embodiment Mar 07, 2023

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Saturn in Aquarius + Full Moon in Virgo Reflections

Saturn in Aquarius + Full Moon in Virgo Reflections

Folks Mentioned in the episode!

Alice Sparkly Kat: https://www.alicesparklykat.com/articles/403/What_I_Learned_About_Saturn_During_My_Saturn_Return/

Jessica Lanyadoo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/15oE90uarCA4Ypb9cD759G?si=4d3ec386494c4f45

Miguel Gutierrez: https://www.areyouforsalepodcast.com

Queer Retrograde: https://open.spotify.com/show/72YAazeQCnlUVoh4VOSMMt?si=4ed7527d0f4046f4

Paris Cian: https://www.pariscw.com

Book A Reading: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25668044



Mar 07, 202342:52
New Moon in Sagittarius: Truth Trust & Process

New Moon in Sagittarius: Truth Trust & Process

Happy New Moon in Sagittarius! I hope this episode helps with any and all intention setting. Wishing you all sweetness! 

Book A Reading: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25668044

Nov 23, 202220:22
Solar Eclipse in Scorpio with SJ Swilley

Solar Eclipse in Scorpio with SJ Swilley

How y'all feeling? This week, I got to sit down with the wonderful SJ Swilley. They are a Practitioner  In Residence and Guest Faculty at Columbia College Chicago, and overall Black Ass Queer Ass Wonderful Ass Human! In this episode, we talk about the many themes associated with Scorpio/Taurus and how they show up in the amazing show P-Valley created by Katoria Hall. We had such a great time chatting; I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. 

Watch P-Valley: https://www.starz.com/us/en/

Astrology Readings: https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com/astrology-services.html

Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KadieSmiles

Connect with SJ Swilley: @swilley_

Oct 26, 202201:27:56
Story Time: If Only...

Story Time: If Only...

It is a special virgo season! Super Duper Shout to Key! She actually inspired me to write down my fantasies in the first place. I was going through a very very dry season. Her Taurus Moon helped me do things that I thought I never would. This one is for you. But Alas... As always if you like what you hear, email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com

Sep 07, 202219:54
Story Time: To Pat

Story Time: To Pat

An ode to Houston Summers with Cool Cups and Short Skirts and Aeropostale polos.  I give you,  To Pat, an erotic story where I was laid on my back with style and grace.  In honor of the first eclipse of 2020! As we know, eclipses are when light is obscured, so I hope this story aids in your ability to invite rest and nourishment in your body! Happy Eclipse Season! 

Aug 31, 202225:58
New Moon in Virgo Reflections

New Moon in Virgo Reflections

Folks Mentioned in This Episode 

Karlyn Bradley: Tarot Reading: https://www.instagram.com/k.d.bradley/

Jessica Lanyadoo:  https://www.lovelanyadoo.com

Books:

https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/the-ballad-of-perilous-graves-by-alex-jennings?_pos=1&_sid=d58a9d127&_ss=r

https://bookshop.org/books/high-spirits-9781646141296/9781646141296

https://bookshop.org/books/brujas-the-magic-and-power-of-witches-of-color/9781641603997


Ways to Support: 

Share This Episode 

Email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com 

Join My Patron: https://www.patreon.com/KadieSmiles

Aug 21, 202253:33
Two of Cups

Two of Cups

Welcome back to another episode of Erotic Embodiment! Should you want to support this work you can email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com just to share your love.  You can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/KadieSmiles

Folks Mentioned in the Episode: 

Karlyn Bradley: https://www.instagram.com/k.d.bradley/

Patrice https://rootsholisticapothecary.com

Jujubae: https://www.patreon.com/jujubae

Renee: https://www.embodiedastrology.com

Aug 03, 202227:39
New Moon in Leo Reflections and Contemplations
Jul 26, 202228:22
Storytime: Stomaches

Storytime: Stomaches

So there's a lot of fat phobia always on simmer. Recalling my own issues with not having a washboard stomach and with beach bodies out and me lowering my glasses to get a closer look, I thought I'd share the story of when this person let me touch their stomach with my lips! In this clip you hear "Yo Stomach" by T-Pain feat Tay Dizm from the Epiphany Album. I Do Not Own The Rights to This Song. As always, let me know what you think by emailing me at eroticembodi@gmail.com. 

Jul 20, 202205:44
Full Moon in Capricorn Horoscopes

Full Moon in Capricorn Horoscopes

Welcome back to another episode of Erotic Embodiment! Here are your Full Moon Horoscopes. 

Time Stamps 

0-9:33 Ways to Support + Gemini Season Reflection 

9:35-23:40 Larger Themes Around The Season & Full Moon 

23:44 Cancer 

26:32 Capricorn 

29:29 Leo 

33:11 Aquarius 

35:50 Pisces 

37:44 Virgo 

41:02 Taurus 

42:55 Scorpio 

44:39 Gemini 

47:57  Sagittarius 

50:16   Libra 

 53:16   Aries 

To share your thoughts on the episode: email eroticembodi@gmail.com 

To Book A Reading visit kadiesmiles.weebly.com 

Register for Practice Space: https://www.embodiedastrology.com/live-event-sales/practice-space-with-kadie 

To Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/KadieSmiles

Full Moon Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0p8gV55naPU8sEoYTFmXaJ?si=0b3d5fcdbc7f435b 

Jul 11, 202255:38
Violence and Protection : New Moon in Cancer Reflection (BONUS)

Violence and Protection : New Moon in Cancer Reflection (BONUS)

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I discuss physical violence and emotional violence in multiple forms. This New Moon has felt really full for me, so I thought I'd release this episode to both drain my pool and hopefully nourish someone else's.

To share your thoughts on this episode, email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com 

As always thank you for supporting this work! Feel free to become a patron! You can also leave a comment or rate it 5 stars on whatever podcasting app you listen on. 

https://anchor.fm/kadiesmiles/episodes/New-Moon-in-Cancer-Horoscope-e1kc63l

Jun 28, 202212:08
New Moon in Cancer Horoscope

New Moon in Cancer Horoscope

Here is your New Moon in Cancer Horoscopes! I'm so excited to share these with you! Email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com for questions, comments, and connections!

Time Stamps: 

Both: 23:15

Cancer: 25:56

Capricorn: 27:50

Both: 33:22

Leo: 36.26

Aquarius: 37:14 

Both: 38.51 & 43.11

Scorpio 39.41

Taurus 40.40

Both: 46.04

Aries: 46.19 

Libra: 47.57 

Both: 51.53

Gemini: 52.02

Sagittarius: 53.50

Virgo: 55.16

Pisces: 57.01 

Ways to Support

Join My Patron:https://www.patreon.com/KadieSmiles 

Venmo: Kadiedrehenderson

CashApp: $kadieloo1229  

Link To Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MPS9GIxdwEPl9oVDnU3yC?si=88fdc187f7984e73

Link to Harmony of Difference: https://open.spotify.com/album/0mf2hphtGvSxnOit7Uy2aB?si=BHDl6np_SBShAkB_1YuQrQ

Purchase Nobody's Magic https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/nobodys-magic-by-destiny-o-birdsong?_pos=1&_sid=ce6d1c522&_ss=r

Jun 26, 202259:19
Birth Story: Lauren Golphin

Birth Story: Lauren Golphin

I'm so honored and grateful to share this week's episode to launch us into Solstice energy and Cancer Season! It is the birth story of my dear friend Lauren Golphin. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses symptoms and hospital admittance for Post-Partum Preeclampsia. It also discusses negligent care within the healthcare system, so please care for yourself in the way that makes sense as you listen. If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to share it on social media or email me and eroticembodi@gmail.com!


Ways to support this work financially: 

https://www.patreon.com/KadieSmiles

Venmo: @kadiedrehenderson

paypal: kadiesmiles.nyc@gmail.com

CashApp: $kadieloo1229 

Jun 22, 202202:19:30
Story Time: Baylor

Story Time: Baylor

OOOh y'all! This one took me all the way back. If you're in this story, let me know how I did! But umm, this is the story of one of my favorite makeout sessions ever, back in the 8th grade. As always, if you like what you hear email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com

Jun 14, 202219:20
Scorpio Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Scorpio Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202203:03
Pisces Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Pisces Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202203:58
Cancer Horoscope Full Moon Sagittarius

Cancer Horoscope Full Moon Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202202:09
Taurus Horoscopes Full Moon in Sagittarius

Taurus Horoscopes Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202204:32
Virgo Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Virgo Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202205:24
Capricorn Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Capricorn Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202204:42
Gemini Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Gemini Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202204:17
Libra Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Libra Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!    

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202204:02
Aquarius Horoscope for Full Moon in Sagittarius

Aquarius Horoscope for Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope!   

To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon! 

Jun 12, 202205:33
Leo Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Leo Horoscope Full Moon in Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope! To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon!

Jun 12, 202205:28
Sagittarius Full Moon Horoscope for Full Moon In Sagittarius

Sagittarius Full Moon Horoscope for Full Moon In Sagittarius

Here's your Full Moon Horoscope! 


To Book a session with me visit https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! Happy Full Moon 

Jun 12, 202204:35
Aries Full Moon in Sagittarius

Aries Full Moon in Sagittarius

Alright! Aries here's you Full Moon Horoscope for the Full Moon in Sagittarius! If you enjoyed this episode leave a review or five stars! 


To book a reading with me visit my website at https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com

Jun 12, 202204:22
Uses of the Erotic By Audre Lorde Read by Kadie Smiles

Uses of the Erotic By Audre Lorde Read by Kadie Smiles

With a podcast called Erotic Embodiment, it feels only right to go to a source text at some point. As I prepare my first Full Moon Horoscopes for the full moon in Sagittarius, I'm reflecting on my own erotic embodiment, especially as a Cancer Moon. I'm also thinking about how moon signs can often can be a sight of great oppression or shame given that its connected to instinct. We know that systems of oppression do their best to kill the instinctive and intuitive body. In that knowing, if you follow me on Instagram, you also know that are we absolutely Queer, Homosexual and like my ancestors, I too, am Down for A Fucking Riot on this block on on the internet. However, with the last eclipse and mercury retrograde plus the mass shootings, it's been difficult to remain encouraged and fight for my own intuitive body. My existence cannot only be associated with death and resistance. So perfectly, we look to our Goddess Audre Lorde for strength and wisdom and courage. May this text and others be a guiding light as these systems fall away during this time. 


As always if you love the episode email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com. To book a session with me visit my website at https://kadiesmiles.weebly.com! See You Next Week 


Embodied Astrology Offerings that were referenced! 

Conversation About Mercury Retrograde with Renee and Rose Blakelock https://www.embodiedastrology.com/live-event-sales/death-eats-life

Conversation about Grief with Minerva Arias 

https://www.embodiedastrology.com/live-event-sales/minerva-arias-guest-workshop



Jun 08, 202237:36
New Moon in Gemini

New Moon in Gemini

Welcome Back to another episode of Erotic Embodiment. In this episode I share my thoughts and erotic embodiment practices that have been supportive for the New Moon in Gemini. In this episode I mention the following:  

- The names of the victims of the recent shootings as well as those that have been injured: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/16/1099124755/buffalo-shooting-victims-names

https://www.texastribune.org/2022/05/25/uvalde-school-shooting-victims/

The Castledine and Tellier Family 

Should you want to skip this part of the episode- begin at 13:000 

I also mention the work Renee and Rose Blakelock- You can catch their next workshop here: https://www.embodiedastrology.com/live-event-sales/death-eats-life


As always visit my website https://kadiehenderson.weebly.com should you want to work with me! If you love the episode and want to message me email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com



Jun 01, 202256:54
Nomadic and Erotic with Ziiomi Law
May 25, 202201:35:24
Me, You, D'Vaughn, Kris & Chencia C. Higgins

Me, You, D'Vaughn, Kris & Chencia C. Higgins

This week I got to catch up with author, Chencia C. Higgins. We got to chat, for the second time, about Chencia's latest title, D'Vaughn & Kris Plan A Wedding Date. If you haven't read the book, I let you know when to pause the episode as there are many spoilers in this conversation. Since it was our second conversation, I got to talk more about how pleasure shows up in the book as well as many other things. You can connect with Chencia by visiting her website https://www.therealchencia.com. You can also follow her on instagram @chenciachiggins. As always, if you enjoyed the show email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com- I'd love to hear from you! 


If you'd like to work with me or be a guest on the podcast, visit my website https://kadiehenderson.weebly.com

May 18, 202201:51:20
Story Time: The Wedding Dress

Story Time: The Wedding Dress

Happy Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio Baby! This erotic story was one of my favorites to record. Its about this fine ass woman that wore an amazing dress to this wedding! I hope it helps you lift your skirts in all of the necessary ways. If you liked what you heard please email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com

May 15, 202215:15
D.A.T.E Night With Joelle Espout and Jordan Edwards of Normal Anamoly

D.A.T.E Night With Joelle Espout and Jordan Edwards of Normal Anamoly

I am so excited I had the chance to talk with Joelle and Jordan from Normal Anamoly! We talk about their upcoming event D.A.T.E Night at Kindred Stories on May 14 at 7pm. We also talk about the direct services Normal Anamoly offers and some of the ups and downs of working and building community as Queer Black folks in Houston. If you'd like to follow them on instagram Joelle Espout @___yourmanfirstchoice_ Jordan Edwards @jordanj_edwards. You can follow Normal Anamoly @thenormalanomaly on Instagram or _NormalAnomaly on Twitter. To find out more about the services they provide you can also visit their website at https://www.normalanomaly.org. 


Other Organizations/People Mentioned 

The Mahogany Project https://themahoganyproject.org

Hetrick Martin Institute hmi.org 

Bryson Rose @brysonrose1987


May 06, 202201:17:36
Story Time: My First Ritual

Story Time: My First Ritual

*Content Warning: In this episode I allude to parental incarceration and sexual shame from religion* With this new season I hope to give you a story time once a month. Since we're still getting to know one another, I thought it might be a good time to tell y'all how I started my spiritual work journey. **Note in this episode you hear snippets of Kirk Franklin's "Don't Cry" from the Rebirth of Kirk Franklin album - I Do Not Own The Rights to this song. As always if this resonates with you email me at eroticembodi@gmail.com Have A Great Week 

Apr 27, 202209:36
Taurus Season Overview

Taurus Season Overview

For more information regarding chart readings and individual sessions visit my website at https://kadiehenderson.weebly.com. To stay up to date on offerings and get access to workshops, join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/KadieSmiles. To become a member of my synthesis space and the Embodied Astrology community visit https://www.embodiedastrology.com/synthesis-space. If you're looking for a Death Cafe and you are a BIPOC person visit https://www.oceanaendoflifedoula.com/events. 

Apr 20, 202240:54
Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Welcome to Erotic Embodiment! Where I talk about Sex, Grief, Astrology and the embodiment of the three. Its been over two years since I released a podcast episode and my oh my how things have changed! This is an About Me episode, where I talk about what I'm up to, why I stepped away,  and what the podcast looks like for me now. This podcast sits at the intersection of "Uses of the Erotic" by Audre Lorde, Reproductive Justice, Sex, and Western Astrology. Hit me up on my website at http://kadiehenderson.weebly.com for more information. 

Apr 13, 202213:31
Flashback to Press Forward With Kelsey Pyro

Flashback to Press Forward With Kelsey Pyro

And Just Like that We Back! I took a much needed hiatus from podcasting and things with the show are shifting, but before we complete our full make over, I wanted to share the amazing conversation I had with Kelsey Pyro @blk_ikwe on Instagram back in December of 2019! Kelsey had recently produced an amazing show "MAKADEWIIYAASIKWE" with The Shed , and I was awestruck with the conversation around home and lineage and death and how we process grief! I've missed talking to y'all and we have so much to discuss. Find out more about Kelsey at https://www.blackikweproject.com where you can also find their latest music!

Apr 06, 202255:15
BodyBusiness Stories Part 8 With Sydnie Moseley of SLM Dances
Dec 27, 201951:15
BodyBusiness Stories Part 7 With Your Host Kadie Smiles of SLM Dances
Dec 20, 201955:14
BodyBusiness Stories Part 6 With Bianca Paige Smith of SLM Dances
Dec 13, 201931:17
BodyBusiness Stories Part 5 With Maya Simone of SLM Dances
Dec 06, 201952:40
BodyBusiness Stories Part 4 With Lorena Jaramillo of SLM Dances
Nov 21, 201937:46
BodyBusiness Stories Part 3 With Joan Bradford of SLM Dances
Nov 15, 201930:08
BodyBusiness Stories Part 3 With Angelica Mondol Viana of SLM Dances
Nov 08, 201941:29
BodyBusiness Stories Part 2 With Jessica Lee of SLM Dances
Nov 01, 201941:05
BodyBusiness Stories Part 1 With Brittany Grier of SLM Dances
Oct 25, 201932:03
Affirming, Assata, and Rage with Ama Ma'at Gora
Oct 22, 201901:05:56
Reflecting With Bryson Rose
Jun 24, 201901:00:36
Demanding Humanity With Rae Binstock
Jun 17, 201901:13:48
All of The Things with Sydnie Mosley
Jun 03, 201901:05:11
Build'n Shop With Cue
May 27, 201901:07:10