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Spirituality with a twist! This podcast is dedicated to the real-world applications and exploration of various Spiritual and philosophical texts, ideas and practices. We aim to help illuminate the potential for self development and awareness in today's society. Eastern ideas, Western application, neat! Connect with us @ ginandTantra@gmail.com

Daniel and Eric


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 49m AVG DURATION
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    Latest episodes from Gin & Tantra

    The Social Cost of Belonging and Division

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 55:44


    In this episode we discuss will and Fear, Social cohesion and its costs, solidarity, internal and external dissent as well as social anxiety.

    Breaking the Spell of Conformity w/Ryan Davenport

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 71:32


    In this episode we discuss the pressure to conform, expressing your authenticity, the cost of being yourself and the importance of dissent.

    The Stanford Prison Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 57:32


    In this episode we continue our foray into social psychology and breakdown the 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment. Known as the Zimbardo prison experiment, we discuss conformity under threat, learned helplessness, sub-group psychology and more...

    Leaving Jehovah - An Escape Story w/Leslie Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 86:22


    In this episode we have on Leslie Garrett and she details her upbringing and life as a Jehovah's Witness and her eventual escape from the clutches of its grasp on her and her family.

    From Faith to Fight: A Jiu Jitsu Journey w/Nate Orchard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 59:56


    In this episode we have on friend of the show Nathan Orchard where he details some of his upbringing in the Mormon church and the insights that helped to set him on his own path.

    Deprogramming the Soul: Escaping the Web of Cults and Ideologies (Cults 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 69:43


    We continue our discussion on social psychology, cult mentality, critical thinking and the confines we find ourselves currently in.

    Social Cohesion... (Cults 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 42:07


    We continue our discussion on the psychology of cults, conformity and normative influence, social cohesion and the pressure of non-conformity, attachment theory and charisma.

    The Problem of Conformity (Cults 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 44:04


    In this episode we introduce some of the main aspects of cult mentality. The problem of conformity, social cohesion and charismatic influence.

    Cult Mentality...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 50:55


    We begin a short series on the psychology of cults, social psychology and the cognitive epidemic of our time.

    Kink, Fetish & Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 56:21


    In this episode we have on contributor Faydra Shantel and we discuss the ins and outs of sexual and intimate exploration, kinks, fetishes, consent, safe words, BDSM and more...

    Exploration and Stable Bonding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 56:58


    In the conclusion to our attachment series we discuss the importance of having a strong base in one's relationship as well as the importance of exploration of oneself, the world and one's partner.

    The Microcosm w/Dr. Rory Hiltbrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 50:47


    In this episode we have on contributor Dr. Rory to further discuss Taoism, Mathematics, the placebo effect and how the dive into ourselves gives us the keys to understanding life.

    Empathy, Discernment and Attachment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 53:56


    In this episode we continue our discussion on attachment theory, the discernment required to make good choices for yourself, the ability to explore from a secure place and more...

    Navitating Emotional Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 53:56


    In this episode we further discuss the attachment styles in relationships, the effects they have on us, ways in which we can work through them and more...

    Breaking Free From Relationship F.E.A.R. w/Faydra Shantel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 55:13


    In this episode we have on Faydra Shantel to discuss attachment styles and how we can break free from the F.E.A.R. of relationships by learning more about ourselves, how we interact in relationships and why.

    Is Spirituality Dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 41:10


    In this episode we ask the question, Is Spirituality Dead? We discuss the status of spirituality in our current culture and how did we get here...

    S.T.E.P.S. - Working Through Adversity w/J.Domoleczny

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 38:41


    In this episode we have on contributor Jonathan DOmoleczny. Jon gives an insight into his current work with the title and process of his brain child, S.T.E.P.S. and how this program can help to guide people through difficult times as they look for guidance.

    Grief & Relationships p. 1 w/Katie Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 46:07


    In this episode we discuss grief, the stages of grief, how it is discussed in Taoism and the effects it has on our bodies, minds and our lives in relationship to ourselves and our communities.

    Security & Spontaneity in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 31:36


    In this episode we discuss the balance between security and spontaneity in relationships. How can we balance the sense of familiarity while keeping the newness between each other? We also discuss healthy attachments, bonding types and more...

    Dating in 2025? w/Katie Perersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 36:22


    In this episode we discuss some of the fun, and not so fun aspects of dating in our current climate of online dating and the experiences that teach us and that can make us laugh... at some point anyway!

    The Psychology of Attachment pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 28:01


    In this episode we continue our discussion on the psychology of attachment and its roots in childhood, how parenting effects the ways in which we bond, some personal tales and more...

    The Psychology of Attachment pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 50:34


    In this episode we begin the discussion on the psychology of attachment and its nascent stages in childhood and how patenting effects our bonding style.

    Attachment & Non-Monogamy w/Fayrda Shantel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 51:14


    In this episode we discuss ethical non monogamy and compression, dealing with attachments, self acceptance as a means of freedom, not limiting some one to their potential And working with attachments.

    Earning Wisdom w/Dr. Rory Hiltbrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 34:38


    In this episode we continue our discussion on holding space. Specifically the ability to do so for oneself, traveling through the darkness as an internal movement of light, earning wisdom and becoming more connected.

    Holding Space w/Dr. Rory Hiltbrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 29:39


    In this episode we discuss the modern idea of 'holding space'. What this term means, how does this happen for others, working with empathy and surrendering to the moment.

    Attachment & Expansion pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 43:38


    In this episode we continue our discussion on attachment, repression and expression. We discuss the types of attachment, obstacles having a purpose, and the potential outcomes of repression.

    Attachment & Expansion pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 28:24


    In this episode we discuss attachment theory from the Buddhist writings. We discuss the concept of freedom, mudras and more...

    What even is Spirituality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 36:59


    In this episode we ask the question, What is Spirituality anyways? What constitutes a spiritual life? This, and more...

    New Year! Same you. w/Katie Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 59:45


    In this episode we have on friend of the show Katie Petersen. We discuss a few questions heading into the new year. Specifically what are we leaving in 2024, what are we bringing into 2025 and what is it that we are wanting to cultivate moving forward. We also dive into decoupling pleasure and shame.

    The Diamond Path Retreat (March '25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 34:32


    In this episode we detail an upcoming meditation retreat we are leading in March of 2025. What is a retreat anyway? Why would someone want to try or continue on this path and why are we so passionate about bringing some of these teachings to life? We discuss this and more as we get into some of the details of our upcoming venture! For more information... https://events.humanitix.com/diamond-path-meditation-immersion

    Hierarchy in Tantric Yoga?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 54:52


    In this episode we take a look at the hierarchy in the history of Sexual Yoga, Tantra and other related traditions. We share some historical accounts of women as Tantric Teachers and incorporate a few modern views on the subject from some recent publications.

    Alchemizing Sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 62:15


    In this episode we discuss the 'Rumi Rule' and the importance of taking advantage of opportunities the universe presents us, multiple types of sexuality, alchemizing the sexual experience beyond physicality, acknowledgement of sexual trauma and mating in captivity.

    Religion, The World's First Corporation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 67:03


    In this episode we discuss our vies on what we believe to be the world's first corporation... Organized Religion! We also discuss the Tantric personality and using pleasure as a path to freedom, Self-sacrifice and burnout, commercialism, and accumulated bitterness effecting your life.

    Pleasure, Ecstasy and Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 60:12


    In this episode, we do a deep dive on the experiences and differences in pleasure, ecstasy and bliss, sat-chit-ananda, using pleasure to develop yourself and re-wiring your software.

    Relationship as a Tool for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 44:05


    In this episode we continue our discussion on the Tantra of relationships and our connections to them. We discuss relationships as a collection of energy that is greater than a sum of its parts, change and the difficulties of existence, dealing with the emotional aspects of our partnerships and more...

    Choosing a Partner; Sexuality & Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 34:36


    In this episode we discuss choosing a partner for practice, for love, perhaps for life, sharing bonds and passions, the necessity for a freedom from pettiness and varying levels of connection in this life.

    Sexuality, Spirituality: Kamasutra & Karmamudra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 55:47


    In this episode we have a discussion on Kamasutra, working with sexual partners and keeping things secret.

    Sexuality and Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 56:58


    We begin a new series on sexuality and spirituality based on the Karmamudra teachings put forth in Dr. Nida's book, Karmamudra; The Yoga of Bliss. In this first episode we discuss the reasons to practice Karma Mudra, starting from ground zero, connecting with bliss and the primordial philosophy.

    Listening to Your Guides

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 59:16


    In this episode we discuss taking your personal practice seriously, the simplicity in messaging, isolating the obstacles that will stop you from being successful and listening to your guides.

    Coming to Terms With Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 52:56


    In this episode we discuss, overcoming mundane conceptions, coming to terms with yourself, the ground, path and result, the three treasures and the 5 Aggregates from the Buddhist traditions.

    Tantra w/Sureya Leonara

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 68:57


    In this episode we have on Sureya Leonara. Sureya is a Holistic Sex & Relationship Coach. Most of the work Sureya does today is the result of buried passions, which she has discovered through my her own healing process. This journey inspired her and gave her the tools, compassion and experience to help others along similar journeys. In this episode we discuss psychedelics as an introduction to Tantra religious trauma and being rejected by God, healing with plant medicine and Lyme disease, Chinese medicine changing one's perspective, learning the somatic language and learning to be able to trust herself. We also discuss experiencing sex without an agenda. Sureya can be found at https://www.sureyaleonara.com/

    Why do We Procrastinate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 56:46


    In this episode we talk about fatigue and lack of motivation, distraction and avoidance, what goes with you on to the next life and asking the question... Why do we procrastinate?

    Fortifying our Position; The Psychology of Anna Freud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 76:14


    In this episode we talk about psychological defense mechanisms, intellectualization and the tolerance of cognitive dissonance, Emotional insulation, rationalization, denial and repression, fantasy and types of projection, regression, identification and the negative internal voice.

    Remedies to Psychological Resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 60:00


    In this episode we discuss psychological resistance and remedies, intellectual avoidance, the role of repression and psychological defense mechanisms, externalizing and confirmation bias.

    Endless Debate...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 54:55


    In this episode we discuss the time honored tradition of debate and the pitfalls that come along with it and the duality of the mind, being a spiritual scientist, the value in intellectual engagement, moving from theory to practicality, implementing what we learn into our lives and the 6 perfections.

    Relationships and Divorce w/Marvin Mendez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 75:28


    In this episode we have on Marvin Mendez, Divorce & Family Law Attorney. Marvin Mendez is a principal at Stern Perkoski Mendez and practices divorce and family law. Recognized as a results-oriented counselor, Marvin has the ability to consume and dissect complex financial documents that can strike at the core of some of the most tenuous parts of a separation. Marvin is passionate about creating safe spaces in which his clients can express discreet and personal ideas. A parent himself, Marvin's ultimate goal when children are involved is to maximize the welfare and civility for the family unit. We discuss involving yourself in self-less partnerships, exhausting oneself in a relationship, learning to be mad at the moment, emotions as decision makers, a letter to the forgotten ones and the Social Learning Theory.

    Are We Being Fooled?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 70:28


    In this episode we discuss working with influences and waiting for Mr. Right, using faith as a path towards thievery and a Grifter in Chief. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

    Catharsis & Cultivation pt. 2 w/Christian Villacres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 51:28


    We have with us once again friend of the show Dr. Christian Villacres. Christian is a healer, a teacher and a guide. His fields of practice are holistic health, natural medicine, health coaching and personal development. He maintains a clinical practice, leads immersive retreats and facilitates 1 on 1 and group transformation workshops. https://www.buddhahandhealth.com/ In this episode we discuss breaking the cathartic loop in therapy, serotonin and dopamine driving our behaviors, cultivating resiliency and experiencing the body as a vehicle to experience pleasure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

    Catharsis & Cultivation pt. 1 w/Christian Villacres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 65:07


    We have with us once again friend of the show Dr. Christian Villacres. Christian is a healer, a teacher and a guide. His fields of practice are holistic health, natural medicine, health coaching and personal development. He maintains a clinical practice, leads immersive retreats and facilitates 1 on 1 and group transformation workshops. https://www.buddhahandhealth.com/ In this episode we discuss various forms of traditional therapy , looking at ourselves as both empty and full , becoming the conscious author of our own life's story, seeing the world as you see yourself, living as the current rendition of our personal lineage and the book "It Didn't Start with You". https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/1101980389/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.H9WdeKttUEV_WBzv2eKqMa-_K1Cs3Kc1_lrPWIMW4YlAcitjc9NI8SnmlnpKg1mxWpzJTiV0KvMylJNK27lNojnBXfi_wY3w40S-K-A5F2FYzGQjE0tzDAzc5AoWScRp8F0mc1oW6J_rIYMehTTCZHJeRh0j0x3KzrylgWRo9kzDcDpnDLk5k3TOtcXQvFf6y-Ts33ku9ZnfkhzYq8ywC-riRtHsZ0NMHmNWrSHmgys.sIbEoaF3bcGdQQ_qwhCYxEuSEiK1mr_OgxuAx6dQILE&dib_tag=se&hvqmt=b --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

    Who is You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 62:08


    In this episode we discuss working with shame and guilt, keeping it real, cultivating internal congruency , finding out where your values lay , aspects of emancipation and a cringe story from Daniel's life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

    The Contagious Hive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 38:42


    In this episode we bring the conversation back to the emotional plague or as we called it, the contagion of ideas. We discuss how external forces create a false self, talking to the Matrix, living life as an artist and killing your creativity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gintantra/message

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