The Poly Priestess Podcast

In this special episode Rev. Amanda is interviewed for Limb Difference awareness month by Rev. Amani Malaika. It's a conversation about the beauty in our differences, how spirituality is a part of the journey of being different and, as always, the love and connection that shows up with these experiences.

Rev. Amanda introduces Affirmative Prayer as a spiritual tool and practice. Affirmative prayer has a direct connect to our own inner wisdom so it's a powerful prayer practice that we can also use as we decolonize our spiritual work.

This is the 2021 premiere of the PolyPriestess Podcast; Season 2. Mindful Connections is a season dedicated to the spiritual tools and practices that Rev. Amanda Ganley shares with clients and audiences. Join her for Episode 1: Honoring the Process and a new season filled with helpful tools for coping and thriving in an ever-changing world. 

On this special lost episode, Rev. Amanda sat down with author and psychotherapist Jessica Fern to talk about her book Polysecure, attachment styles and trauma, and a variety of relating and relationship styles. This in-depth episode was recorded during Covid shutdown in July 2020 and contains so many gems about learning to relate with our loved ones in new and previously unimagined ways. If you're interested in learning more about attachment theory and how it's impacted by trauma, ethical non-monogamy, monogamous relationships, and the ways that we love and interact with the world around us, there is sure to be something here for you! Special thanks to Jessica Fern for being a guest during shutdown and sincerest apologies to her and my listeners for not getting this out sooner. Much Love, Rev. Amanda

Rev. Amanda Ganley sits down with her friend Annie Trice, a LMT and Modern Wisdom Practitioner. They discuss mindfulness, spiritual practice and connections during coronavirus and stay at home orders. Some of these practices include staying aware of our great and our bodies and creating a space of allowing for ourselves and others.   www.polypriestess.com

Rev. Amanda talks with Paul Cuffee about the ideas of what is shared and profane, light and dark, and always the presence of Divine Grace. They share their thoughts about Jesus, loving and holding space for others. www.polypriestess.com

Rev. Amanda shares some conversation with John about the experience of codependence. She reflects on the experience of codependence and autonomy within relationship structures and cultures. 

Rev. Amanda talks with fellow spiritual coach, Eugene Holden about the ways we learn about ourselves in relationship. These ways of stepping into our authenticity and embracing the ways we love, help us to cultivate lasting and loving relationships that we enjoy being in with others. www.polypriestess.com www.eugeneholden.net  

Rev. Amanda and Rebecca Hiraoka continue their conversation about the Enneagram. relationship dynamics and consent.

Rev. Amanda talks with Rebecca Hiraoka about the Enneagram. Amanda identifies most strongly as Enneagram 7 and Rebecca as Enneagram 9. They discuss how this tool has impacted their lives, been a rich part of their spiritual practices and been a helpful tool in consciously relating with others.

Rev. Amanda visits with one of her partners, her husband John. They talk about some of their experiences as she began her ministry and life in an ethically non-monogamous relationship.

Rev. Amanda and Lance talk about consent outside of the bedroom and sexual relationship. Consent plays out in all of the ways that we relate with the people in our lives. Emotional work especially plays a role in romantic relationships, friendships, at work and in an evolving conversation about equity in the systems that impact our lives. If we are aware and present with the ways in which we expect and as others to participate in emotional labor in all of our interactions, we can learn to consciously consent and be enthusiastic about the ways we interact with each other beyond societal and historical models. How deeply fulfilling and rewarding would all of our relationships become if all the ways we connect with each other were met with an enthusiastic, Hell Yes!?

Rev. Amanda checks in with the most popular question from her DMs: Can you tell me more about yourself? Amanda shares about her identity, relationship anarchy, spirituality and her coaching practice all without sounding like she's recording a personal ad! Also, coming attractions for the rest of 2019 and into the new year.

Rev. Amanda & Rev. Amani talk about many of the spiritual tools that they utilize in their own lives and relationships. They share about how they share those tools with others and in their coaching practices. These tools have helped them and their clients grow, transform, and live more fulfilling lives. For more information about booking a session with Rev. Amanda, you can find her at: polypriestess.com amandaganley.com More info about both Rev. Amani & Rev. Amanda also at: abqcsl.org

Rev. Amanda is joined by Psychotherapist, Jessica Fern. They discuss attachment theory and how attachment styles play out in our romantic relationships. Amanda and Jessica discuss strategies for forming secure attachments in monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships alike. They talk about navigating the relationship escalator and tips for conscious relating. 

Rev. Amanda talks with Anne More about the importance of accessing pleasure and connecting with our sexuality for living healthy and fulfilling lives as well as connecting with our Divine Nature. Anne is a facilitator of Erotic Blueprints and explains how this tool can be utilized to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, our wants and needs then sharing them in connection with our partners. 

Rev. Amanda checks in about the role of authenticity in our spiritual work and in relationships.

Rev. Amanda talks with Dr.Kathy Sisneros about diversity and the work of facilitating inclusive and equitable spaces. Kathy shares experiences from her career in higher education and diversity work in that setting. She and Amanda explore the intersection between their works and how important it is to serve at creating spaces for others to feel heard, valued and loved. 

Kelly Sophia Grace shares with Rev. Amanda about her Mate to Female transition and the role of spirituality in her life. They talk about body positivity, polyamory and living with authenticity.

Amanda and Rebecca explore the experience of desire and it's authentic expression in our lives. By honoring our human experience of desire, we honor the experience of Spirit. Our sexuality is a part of our lives to be honored and enjoyed as expressions of the sacred in every day life. 

Rev. Amanda discusses the importance of Loving ourselves so that we can love life and others in the best ways possible.

It's delicious, it's delightful, it's glorious! Orgasm is a powerful, pleasureful experience of surrender. It's an invitation to be present to joy and exhilaration.What good could we manifest in our lives if we were willing to present to every area of our lives in the way that we are present with orgasm? Join Amanda and her friends as they discuss orgasm as a part of spiritual practice and how it's a valuable tool to creating the life that we want to be living and expressing ourselves authentically.

Amanda and Amani explore the connection between sexuality and spirituality and talk about sexual and spiritual awakening. They share stories about feeling empowered in their sexual and spiritual lives and the relationship and experiencing fulfillment in both of those areas of life. 

Amanda and Annie discuss the importance of being connected to our bodies and share some breathing techniques to help focus, energize and be present. 

Amanda and Elena discuss more societal norms and their impact on relationship. Also, polyamorous relationship goals & unicorn hunters!

Amanda Elena start to tackle some of the ways society and culture impact how we interact with one another in relationships. The idea that our partners are replaceable and that we have to be in an ideal relationship in order for it to be meaningful play a big role in how we love another and can be damaging to the experience of loving our partners in the best way possible.

Amanda talks about her personal journey into relationship as spiritual practice. She discusses polyamory, love and what makes her work meaningful to her.

Amanda and Amani talk about the dynamics of being in relationships and being vulnerable. 

Amanda discusses spirituality, love, relationships monogamy and ethical non-monogamy with Masando and Rebecca Hiraoka.

Amanda and Elena explore the meaning of ethical non-monogamy and share their experiences being polyamorous. 

Love & Relationship as Spiritual Practice.