HOLY EROS

Open relating versus monogamy—which is the ultimate relationship model?In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most polarizing debates in modern love: whether relationships thrive best with the freedom to connect outside the primary bond or within the safety of exclusivity. While some believe that one model reigns supreme, we're here to explore a more nuanced perspective. Through honest conversation, we unpack the myths, truths, and complexities of both open and monogamous relationships.What's inside this episode?A breakdown of the ever-growing list of terms and labels defining open relationships todayThe pitfalls of being a “polyamory evangelist” or a “monogamy purist”The often-ignored shadow sides of both relationship modelsStrategies for staying emotionally available—no matter your chosen styleWhy jealousy and infidelity are part of the human experience (and why trying to “eliminate” them is the wrong goal)Whether you're curious about open relating, deeply committed to monogamy, or still figuring out what works best for you, this episode offers insights to help you navigate love with more clarity and self-awareness.Tune in if you're ready to explore relationship models from a fresh perspective—free of dogma, judgment, or pressure to “pick a side.”

This episode is dedicated to Alan MacNaughton. The father wound – defined as the emotional pain, unmet needs, and psychological impact of the lack of healthy masculine figures – is an issue that affects us all.Men, through a lack of initiation into manhood and the absence of masculine elderhood that leaves them without the capacity to understand positive masculine role models.Women, through the lack of discernment in relationships with men that leaves them chasing unavailable partners to fill the void their fathers left in their hearts.But right now there is more hope for healing this deep-seated wound. With men's work gaining popularity and women learning to let go of the idea of being “saved” by a handsome prince, we are closer than ever to suturing up this wound and building a world where men can offer and receive the love they are capable of.Listen in to learn:Why the father wound exists (including the relatively new historical roots of absent men).What men can do to heal their hearts and step into a new definition of manhood.The step up that women need to take in order to heal and have healthier platonic and romantic relationships with men.What healthy masculinity looks like (and how to look for it).Phoenix and Sonja also share some very personal stories about how they've worked through the father wound in their own lives and learned to trust men's hearts again.

The dating world has changed—swiping, texting, ghosting, lurking exes, and juggling a work/love balance has made finding meaningful connections feel more complicated than ever.In this episode, we're condensing the best parts of our recent live workshop, The New Rules of Dating, to share with you some tools for the best ways to navigate a complicated world. Tune in to learn: the historical patterns that determine how we got here, and how we can shift course. what patterns in your life are getting in the way of healthy relationships.somatic tools to process the experience of dating and relating. journaling prompts to help you uncover your worth so you can magnetize love from that placethat you're not alone if you feel like finding or keeping love is a struggle.

Have you ever heard of erotic ritual theatre? If you hang out long enough with women like us, you'll soon find out. Theatre has long been used as a modality to express emotion, heal pain, and explore issues within the collective experience. Erotic ritual theatre is no exception. Its focus is on intimacy – love, sex, and relationships – and its expression is pure magic. Join us for a casual conversation with three cast members from our upcoming erotic ritual theatre show, Worshipper: The Passion (October 19 in Vancouver). Eavesdrop on our chat with Aubrey Aurora, Meghan “Lady Eve” Kelly, and Cheyenne Sapphire as we talk about why we do this work and what we see it offering a world that desperately needs to heal its relationship with love and sexuality.Tune in to hear: How erotic ritual theatre creates a gentler space to heal issues in sexuality and loveThe origin story of Worshipper (our very own offering in this genre)What need erotic ritual theatre fills in the space of healing love and sexual expressionWhat makes shows like Worshipper different from sex parties or pornographyThe inspiration (and deep desires) for our upcoming show on October 19 in VancouverIf you're inspired by listening to this, apply to join us at our upcoming show on October 19. Just mention in your application that you heard about this from the Holy Eros Podcast to get 15% off your ticket for this October's show. Learn more: https://holyerosinstitute.com/worshipper-the-passion

For thousands of years, women have been cast into one of two roles: the virgin or the whore. Most people see them as polar opposites, as two parts that could never be one. On one side is a woman who is “marriage material.” On the other side, a seductress who elicits fantasy and desire but lives outside the bounds of respectable society. But in this episode, we're going to illuminate the truth – we are both of these all at once, and so much more. Tune in for a history lesson in the virgin and the whore and find out which parts of the story have been left out. Listen to this episode to hear about: The root of the words, “virgin” and “whore” and what they tell us about women's sexual powerSteps people can make to heal the divide and embrace a full range of sexual expressionOur personal experiences with being labeled one or the other, and how we broke out of those one-dimensional cagesWhy the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene were both misunderstood in their expression of the virgin and whore archetypesDifferent types of experiences that people can attend to expand their expression of sexuality and embrace more of their wholeness, including our own Worshipper erotic ritual theatre (our next show is on October 19 and will cover the story of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Virgin Mary)

It's a dirty little secret no one likes to acknowledge yet many of us have experienced – cheating. Studies show that up to 44% of people admit to cheating in relationships, and up to 57% of all divorces result from infidelity. Whether we like it or not, cheating happens. So let's figure out what to do with it. Cheating on someone can feel shameful. Being cheated on can feel like the worst kind of betrayal. But no matter what side you've found yourself on, this behavior doesn't have to be the end of your ability to love. In some cases, it can even result in major healing if repair takes center stage. Tune in to hear about the ways cheating has shown up in our lives – whether from personal experience or our clients' – and paths to repair once the line has been crossed. Listen to this episode to hear about: The reasons why people cheat (and why partners always know when it's happening)The most important thing to do to recover trust after cheatingWhy desire fades in long-term relationships and steps to take to make things

What does it mean to be a man these days? As gender roles are being restructured and explored, the emerging field of men's work offers a rich landscape of ways to explore a new, healthier expression of masculinity. Our guest for this episode is Vern Petty, a somatic therapist and men's work facilitator. He shares with us his personal journey to finding men's work and how it has helped him heal his wounds and guide men to realize their greatest potential. Our conversation is laced with vulnerable shares about dating, breakups, and how we've learned to work with the emotional spectrum within relationships. We tackle the question of what it means to be emotionally available, and how we can do the work to become more attuned both to our own needs and our partners'. We also hear about Vern's experience with conscious uncoupling, a process he recently underwent to honour his ex-partner and heal his heartbreak by sealing the ending of a partnership with a story of gratitude and growth. Listen in to explore what men like Vern are gaining from men's work and why it matters. We explore topics that include: What it means to show up in truth at the beginning, middle, and end of a relationshipThe need for men to find spaces to align and direct toward purposeWhat men and women can do to deepen hetero romantic relationships and platonic friendshipsSexual energy cultivation (beyond simple semen retention)What emotional availability actually isAnyone who loves men – or is a man – owes it to themselves to explore what is happening in the field of men's work.

Imagine how much more fulfilling relationships would be if we took the time to have a “crush cleanse,” periods of intentional reflection after a breakup, or made space for rituals to harvest the learnings from loves lost so we can explore what we want to bring in. From conscious celibacy, casual dating, to the art of relationship fasting, and creating a personal relationship vision, listen in to our convo from our personal experiences so you can create your own North Star in the jungle of dating.We think taking time to explore what you want (and what you don't) before you jump into the dating pool might just revolutionize everyone's love life. This kind of relationship “master cleanse” can show you what's a true love connection and what's a patch to cover the hole of loneliness.Tune in to this episode to hear us explore themes around: The power of intentional celibacy (a practice that is surprisingly gaining in popularity).How meaningful self-pleasure can quench the touch-starved thirst. The impact of the father wound on the quest for deep intimacy. What we've learned about what we want by leaving behind what we don't want. The magic of romance, love letters, and ways to make consent S E X Y. Our favorite practices for mapping out a relationship vision. A bonus offer: If you're interested in journeying into your relationship vision, the first workshop of our Holy Eros Summit focused on practices that can guide you to outline what you're looking for by exploring how you got here and all that it taught you. You can get access to a recorded version of this by purchasing access to the Holy Eros Summit recording at https://holyerosinstitute.com/healing-eros. Or, by becoming a member of the Holy Eros Community, you'll get access to all the recordings from the summit as well as monthly online and in-person workshops and events designed to tap into the power of your sacred love. Learn more and join our membership at https://holyerosinstitute.com/holy-eros-community.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Holy Eros Podcast with Phoenix & our new permanent co-host Sonja Semyonova. Is it really ‘Love in the Time of Tinder'? Is there really a price tag on true love, or are we just victims of a heartless algorithm?In this episode, join us as we hack our way through the dense underbrush of online dating, how to dodge the pitfalls of capitalistic courtship, and alternatives to the algorithms. From the treacherous terrain of Tinder to the perilous pitfalls of Plenty of Fish, we'll reveal our own misadventures in the jungle of digital romance. We even recount some hilarious mishaps, cringe-worthy encounters, and downright bizarre messages and experiences we've encountered in the wild.But we discuss deeper issues at play, exploring the capitalistic models of dating that often leave us feeling more like commodities than human beings. Is love truly blind, or are we all just victims of the almighty dollar sign?WE ALSO DISCUSS: • Some essential survival skills you need to navigate this modern jungle with grace and clarity. • How to cut through the noise & get clear on what you truly want in a partner and relationship • Tips to creating an eye-catching Online Dating Bio (if you do decide to try this route)• & alternatives to the hazardous and emerge from the chaos with your heart (mostly) intact.From awkward first dates to unexpected love connections, get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even find a little romance along the way. Welcome to the jungle, where the only thing more unpredictable than love is our podcast!

Have you ever wondered if the way you approach creativity and artistic expression impacts having a yummy juicy sex life and being a masterful lover? If you appreciate candid and lively raw convos on sex, love and the Eros of creativity with two consummate creatives and friends…daling, you gonna love today's episode. You'll want to drink from the well of wisdom that Raven shares in our interview where she reveals: Facing comparison to access the secret of success thru compersion The gift of being ‘Project Polyamorous' and how strengthening your creative capacity across different mediums vs. niching allows you to explore facets of your expression you didn't realizeWhy tapping your outlet of creativity will make you a BETTER LOVERThe Difference of Dating as a Creative & approaching your dating + relating through the lens of ‘how fun can it be'? & letting fear and grief bring you to the edges of your creative expression to liberate your unique message SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES: ‘Playing with Fire' book by Justin Piece & London WintersRaven Royce is a transformational artist with a magical Voice. Affectionately called the "Shamanic Disney Princess," she is known for infusing her radiant Spirit into transformational spaces of collective creativity and prayer. Over the last decade she has mentored, supported, and collaborated with numerous visionaries in conscious business, transformational events, emergent technology, holistic spirituality, and ceremonial art, lending her gift of Sight and ability to translate the Unseen into the creation of powerful books, music, events, and experiences – all with a common mission to Unite the people of our planet. Currently based in LA, Raven is finishing up her debut album ‘Medicine', and is excited to hit stages with her unique flavor of ecstatic prayer.She is about to re-open her signature course, Voice Codes, which you can get on the waitlist for now: www.ravenroyce.com/voicecodes for your gift – holy eros audio activation – ravenroyce.com/holyeros IG @raven.royce TikTok:@ravenroyce Twitter Youtube _____________________________________________________________________________WANT TO DIVE DEEPER WITH PHOENIX AMARA INTO TRANSFORMATIONAL INTIMACY? Get on the waitlist for more details on ARCHETYPAL EROS: AN ALCHEMICAL 6-MONTH CO-ED CONTAINER WITH PHOENIX AMARA - EXPLORING PLEASURE, DESIRE & SELF-WORTH so you can experience the love, sex & relationships your heart aches for. Sign up to get on the Waitlist for when it launches (and get access to some yummy bonuses). Or check out more of her work & resources here>>https://phoenixamara.com/links

Exploring sexuality as a woman, let alone as a mother, is a complex initiation into facing your inner wounds and sexual shame often passed down through our mother lines. So my convo with Somatic Trauma Therapist Natalie Abraham was a deeply refreshing exploration where she touched on: Illuminating the divine paradox that is to balance the paradox of being both an erotic sensual woman & mother and dissolving the ever selfless ‘martyred mother' archetype to come into divine integration (or the healing of the Virgin/Whore divide and reclamation of the whole spectrum woman)Her powerful story of modeling healthy curious sexual exploration for her pre-teen and how to broach the uncomfortable topics of sexual education with our childrenUnpacking sexual shame that gets passed down from mother to daughter & how to create space for dialogue, curiosity and exploration in healthy waysThe importance of heart + soul in building trust for genuine intimacy and overcoming the disconnection between love + sex we see in the dating world exacerbated through Online Dating/Tinder/Porn cultureHer distinction of Sexuality vs. Sensuality and the four stages of intimacy, sensuality, sexual energy, and sex and how to use these distinctions to explore different forms of touch + closenessNatalie is a certified Somatic Trauma Therapist, an intimacy coach and heart initiator, an artist and healer, a poet. She guide's transformative journeys through multiple sensual and sexual arts including Dancing into Tantra, Rope Healing/Shibari, Erotic Explorations, Female Embodiment, Men's Circles and much more. Her key emphasis lies in vulnerability, empowerment, and conscious intimacy. She is also host and founder of her live radio talk show ‘Let's Talk About', conversing with international experts on subjects of relationships, sex and taboo.Find out more:IG: www.instagram.com/natalieabraham1 | www.NataliesQueendom.comLove@NataliesQueendom.comLet's Talk About - Radio Showhttps://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout_radio/https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZaJgmzBHhxBn2WoOIgaSf?si=d5KIXYDoRI2xae2DNFMaYAhttps://nataliesqueendom.com/free-gifts/_____________________________________________________________________________WANT TO DIVE DEEPER WITH PHOENIX AMARA INTO TRANSFORMATIONAL INTIMACY? Get on the waitlist for more details on ARCHETYPAL EROS: AN ALCHEMICAL 6-MONTH CO-ED CONTAINER WITH PHOENIX AMARA - EXPLORING PLEASURE, DESIRE & SELF-WORTHso you can experience the love, sex & relationships your heart aches for. Sign up to get on the Waitlist for when it launches (and get access to some yummy bonuses).Or check out more of her work & resources here>> https://phoenixamara.com/links

Mischa's a beloved friend of mine and also quite a pillar of leadership and inspiration in holding integrity around the realms of consent (which is very important in the area of sacred sexuality). This is a great interview for those desiring to lead in the realms of sacred sexuality or those stepping into trainings and educational spaces with regards to sexual development. A Sexual Integrity coach and consent education partner of the Bonobo Network, we dove into some deep and somewhat difficult terrain exploring: Power Dynamics in the Sexuality scene and setting examples as a leader of integrity in sex-positive spacesRolling out the red carpet for No & going Beyond Consent for discerning the differences between consensual sexual experiences that are healing + those that aren't Getting to the core of your desires and allowing yourself to truly feel the difference of your ‘yes' and ‘no' in any circumstance. Mischa Byruck (He/him) is a sexual integrity coach and supports people to live their sex lives in line with their values. He specializes in supporting the subjects of public callouts and cancellations and has supported over three dozen men to take accountability for sexual harm and return to their lives transformed. He also leads courses and workshops on sexual integrity, kink, and consent. He is the consent education partner of Bonobo Network, the Bay Area's premiere sex-positive community organization, and the official accountability referral partner of The Consent Academy. More at Evolve.Men and BeyondConsent.LoveEmail: Mischa@evolve.menwebsite: Evolve.men, beyondconsent.loveInstagram: @sirmischabPartnerships Director, Bonobo NetworkSchedule a call with Mischa

Meet Author and Conscious Innovator Julie Archambault. In today's episode of Holy Eros Julie Archembault, the author of “Sex Up Your Life” and founder of ‘CoCreative Sex shares with us: The backstory of why she decided to write a book on sexuality and her own journey of curiosity launching her on a trajectory of researching sexuality with a diversity of experts, professionals and people's personal journeys The Difference of Fragmenting vs. Integrating Sexual ExperiencesDeepening the relationship with one's boundaries, desires, and sensuality to have more healing experiences of awakening and expansionThe ‘Spectrum' of Sexual Experiences and moving up the scale into the transcendentJulie Archembault is the founder of CoCreative—a wellness business committed to conscious, creative lives, healing our relationship to sex, both collectively and individually. Her book "Sex Up Your Life: The Mind-Blowing Path to True Intimacy, Healing, and Hope" is a deep-dive into the unconscious and mostly unspoken realms of sex. It explores a continuum from disconnected to connected sex, while showcasing sexual biographies revealing what people are dealing with and the path to unlock their intimacy potential. The book is sex-worker friendly, kink-aware, trauma-informed, and contains some important information about decolonizing and reclaiming sexuality. Ultimately, this book helps to evolve our heart consciousness and move into becoming our full authentic selves, spiritually, emotionally, physically, and sexually.IG @cocreativesex | Facebook: Julie P. Archambault, CoCreativeSex on FB business.cocreativesex.comhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Sex-Up-Your-Life-Audiobook/B0BLJ4HM2Xhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1777065305https://cocreativesex.com/incubator/________Book mentioned in the show: “Aphrodite's Daughters: Women's Sexual Stories and the Journey of the Soul” by Jalaja Bonheim

EPISODE 4 | Esoteric Leadership as a Modern Rite of Passage with Dane Tomas On today's episode of Holy Eros we have Dane Tomas. Dane is quite an enigmatic character, so we go into some deep realms around the esoteric aspects of leadership in personal growth where he shares:His background building the successful global personal growth modality “The Spiral” and the initiations it had for him around leadership, publicly fucking up, growing a team, letting go of the reins and ultimately stepping away to let it continue evolvingEsoteric Entrepreneurism as a Modern Rite of Passage: and facing the inevitable fears of cancel culture as a rite of passage in our modern times for leaders and visionariesThe intersection of dynamics around sacred sexuality, personal growth and leadership - avoiding the echo chamber while still creating ‘dangerous spaces' yet honoring boundaries and discernment for traumaThe shadows of influence and leadership: Facing cancel culture, power/prestige dynamics and his burning advice for esoteric entrepreneursABOUT DANEDane is an entrepreneur, artist and teacher whose work is focussed on the healthy integration of the spiritual and material aspects of life. He is the author of 7 books, the creator of various transformational practices and the founder of the EE academy - a not so secret society of spiritual entrepreneurs who want to have a significant worldly impact.Connect with Dane on IG https://www.instagram.com/dane.tomas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danetomasliveYou can find his podcast The EE Podcast with Dane Tomas on Spotify & iTunes.Join The EE Academy | Work with Dane 1:1Watch Dane's new film clip 'Dark Wizard'

In today's episode Emily Jane of Mouja Moon shares with us:How her personal mission was birthed through her experiences of accepting and celebrating her womanhoodThe importance of sexual sovereignty of women and how to use FAM (Fertility awareness method) as a natural family planning strategy to help prevent pregnancy& Why reclaiming connection to your body as a woman through cyclical living is an essential initiation back to honouring yourselfEmily envisions a world where women are the experts of their own bodies, and empowered to live beyond the fear of fertility and blood to access the life-force energy that surges through their system.Emily teaches holistic reproductive wellness through Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which is a cycle-charting framework for deep healing, vibrant health + 99% effective conscious contraception.She empowers you with accurate information, accessible tools and loving guidance to reconnect you back to the deepest wisdom - the one that is found within. Through immersive experiences in person and online, she is paving new pathways and expanding the paradigm of what it means to live vibrant and fulfilled as reverence for the Feminine rises again.FIND EMILY & MOUJA MOONEmail: moujamoon@gmail.comSite: www.moujamoon.comInsta: @moujamoonFree FAM mini course: www.moujamoon.com/learn-to-chart/

In today's episode with my guest, friend, and fellow co-producer of the event Worshipper we delve deep into the stories and myths derived from religious stories and beliefs that run the collective consciousnessWe explore:• More of Sonja's story and how she began her journey from the aestetic ashram life to her now unconventional (yet radically cool) lifestyle created from her choosing• Breaking the shackles of religious suppression & New Age Purity Culture Ideology• Feminine Liberation: The collective transition of women being property to our financial liberation equating to a transformation of our value (from sex objects) to sexually liberated• The power of sex-positive ritual spaces of transformation for sxxual healing & explorationLISTEN TO THIS EPISODE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN WIN A FREE TICKET TO WORSHIPPER THIS MAY 20TH IN VANCOUVER, B.C.. Find more details on Worshipper here: www.templeartsalchemy.com/worshipper____________Sonja Semyonova is a writer and self-intimacy guide whose life and work centers around honoring the body as the temple of the divine. With her diverse training as an intuitive witch, somatic sex educator, yoga teacher, and Ayurvedic practitioner, she invites her readers and clients to befriend the raw parts of themselves as they turn the stories of their greatest pain into their personal legends. Find her writing and courses at yourbodystory.com or @bodystoryteller on Instagram or TikTok.@bodystoryteller on IG and TikTokwww.yourbodystory.comsonja@yourbodystory.comFIND MY INSTAGRAM RESURRECTED ACCOUNT HERE @phoenixamarabackup

Welcome to Season 1: Episode 1 of the HOLY EROS podcast (formerly Temple Talks). In Episode 1 - we kick off the Podcast with why Holy Eros Podcast was started, some of my personal intentions, a brief glimpse into my background (and my fascinations with sacred sexuality) and some more resources for you, wherever you're at in your Sacred Sexuality journey. Check www.templeartsalchemy.com for more resources___________________________________________________________________________If you listen closely, you'll also get access to a secret discount code that gets you 50% off of the 7-Week Sacred Sexuality Immersion Self-Study Journey Online (use pay in full option for discount): https://temple-arts.thinkific.com/courses/self-study-golden-flame-7-week