My guest today, Lana Citron, is an Irish
author, scriptwriter, poet, teacher (and sometimes stand-up comic!). Her
most recent book was just released, “Edible Pleasures: a Textbook of
Aphrodisiacs,” so what better time to talk with her than on the eve of
Valentine’s Day?
We begin by talking about the fascinating
universal experience of aphrodisiacs, which appears in every society
worldwide, “The relationship between food and sexual desire goes back to
time immemorial,” she says. (Although kissing is not universal! She
explains that). She also talks about the correlation between eating and
kissing.
We also talk about the varied experiences she has had
throughout her less-than-traditional career path, and the day-to-day of
her life as an author. Lana follows her curiosity to delve into each
new project and we chat about what she has learned about humanity and
sensuality in the process. Regarding the importance of stories in life,
she says, “We have a thirst for it as humans. We want stories.
Everything we do is in story mode. Songs, books…”
There are many powerful and honest moments in our chat — I hope you enjoy this episode!
–Lana Citron —
Instagram // @365aphrodisiacs
Website // www.lanacitron.com
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