Podcasts about authentic relating

Rick Smith is an internationally recognized educator, facilitator, and author specializing in Authentic Relating and Awakened Leadership. With over two decades of experience, he has engaged more than 100,000 individuals across fifteen countries, focusing on cultivating presence, vulnerability, and inner authority in leadership contexts.  Rick's journey began in education, where he authored the best-selling book Conscious Classroom Management, which has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide. Transitioning from classroom teaching to personal development, he now facilitates workshops and retreats that blend practical tools with deep presence, guiding participants toward unconditional self-love and integration.  Awakened Leadership & Authentic Relating Retreats:  https://www.thetenderedge.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com    This episode:  In this conversation, Therese and Rick explore the themes of personal growth, vulnerability, and the journey of awakening. They discuss the importance of compassion, both towards oneself and others, and how embracing our inner voices can lead to deeper self-acceptance. The dialogue touches on the challenges of navigating nervousness and self-judgment, the power of vulnerability, and the significance of assuming the best in ourselves and others. They also delve into the complexities of trauma, relationships, and the beauty of authentic conversations, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of presence and connection.   "Love is unconditional." "Vulnerability is power." "Assume the best in people."   Youtube format: https://youtu.be/3y9TcPOLP8Q   Takeaways - The awakening process is often painful and challenging. - Nervousness is a common human experience that can be embraced. - Vulnerability is a source of strength and connection. - Compassion towards ourselves and others is essential for healing. - Inner authority allows us to stand up for ourselves without apology. - Assuming the best in others can foster understanding and compassion. - Trauma can be a pathway to personal growth and empowerment. - Authentic conversations can deepen relationships and understanding. - Letting go of control can lead to greater presence and peace. - Embracing uncertainty is a part of the human experience.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey 02:56 From Teaching to Awakening 05:54 Befriending Our Inner Voices 08:49 Navigating Nervousness and Duality 11:44 Compassion in a Polarized World 15:02 Inner Authority vs. Inner Apology 17:52 Embracing Vulnerability and Self-Validation 20:40 The Power of Presence in Challenging Times 23:53 Scarcity Mindset and Comparison 32:14 Embracing Vulnerability and Family Dynamics 34:57 The Bamboo Analogy: Growth and Patience 38:47 The Power of Vulnerability 43:03 Healing Through Trauma and Connection 47:45 Compassionate Encounters with Men 51:50 Navigating Vulnerability in Business 55:44 Letting Go of Control and Trusting the Process   Host Therese Fallentin; coach, facilitator and business hippie.  https://youtu.be/3y9TcPOLP8Q  https://www.instagram.com/magefoelelsen.podcast/  https://herring-tambourine-n2td.squarespace.com/ https://magefolelsen.com/hjem    Music by my roommate, Hansine Killingmoe Såstad   Keywords personal growth, awakening, compassion, vulnerability, self-acceptance, inner authority, trauma, relationships, healing, mindfulness

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Curious about non-monogamy? Join us for a fascinating journey through 40 years of open relationships! Ever wondered how someone's upbringing shapes their view on sex and love? John shares his eye-opening experiences from Catholic school rebel to swinger club owner. You'll be surprised by his candid stories of threesomes, roller rink hookups, and personal growth! Want to explore open relationships with your partner? This video is packed with insights on honesty, boundaries, and self-discovery.  Learn how therapy and sobriety transformed John's approach to intimacy and trust. Discover the secrets of maintaining healthy connections in the swinging lifestyle! Ready to dive deeper into the world of ethical non-monogamy? Subscribe to our channel for more open discussions on threesomes, swinging, and alternative relationships. Visit openlove101.com for exclusive content, free guides, and info on our private community. Let's explore the open lifestyle together! #non-monogamyjourney #sexualidentityexploration #authenticrelating #relationshipadvice #openrelationship CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - John's Upbringing 04:54 - Parents Influence on Childhood 08:59 - Alcohol and Sexuality Impact 10:51 - Early Sexual Experiences 12:49 - Sobriety and Sex Life Transformation 16:19 - Importance of Boundaries in Relationships 19:10 - Inner Work and Sexual Well-being 20:47 - Recap of Key Insights 21:54 - Final Thoughts on Personal Growth 23:04 - Join Our Email List & Openlove 101 Plus

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The TRUTH about swingers clubs? It's not what you think! Ever wondered what really goes on behind those doors?   Surprise - it's not just for swingers! Curious about an open lifestyle with your partner? Let's explore it together :) Discover how these clubs offer a safe, respectful space for everyone - even if you're not looking to swap! Tune in to learn why couples love the sexy atmosphere, open conversations, and judgment-free zone.   Did you know many go just for the vibe? It's true! Want to spice things up without crossing boundaries? These clubs might be your answer! Learn how they can boost communication, trust, and intimacy in your relationship. Ready to see your partner in a new light?    Explore the unexpected benefits of the lifestyle scene. You'll be surprised what you discover about yourself and your relationship! Subscribe now for more eye-opening content on open relationships, swinging, and everything in between. Let's break those taboos together! #openrelationship #authenticrelating #love #swingers #whatislove CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Swingers Clubs for Everyone 02:23 - Safe Space for Women in Swinging 06:01 - Seeing Your Partner Differently 09:19 - Sexual Conversations Without Sex 12:57 - Join the Openlove101 Email List 13:11 - Openlove101 Newsletter Overview

This week, we engage in a deep conversation with Diana Prince, a seasoned professional in the adult industry. They explore the concept of authentic relating, its significance in the context of sex work, and the importance of self-care. Diana shares her journey in the adult industry, discussing the challenges and shifts she has experienced over the years. The conversation emphasizes the need for genuine connection and communication in a highly stigmatized field, highlighting the role of practices like authentic relating in fostering community and personal growth. In this conversation, we delve into the concept of authentic relating, exploring various practices such as T-Group, which emphasizes emotional awareness and communication skills. They discuss the importance of boundaries in the context of sex work, highlighting how these boundaries can shift based on personal experiences and interactions. The dialogue also touches on conflict resolution, emphasizing the value of clear communication and self-awareness in navigating difficult conversations. Diana shares insights on how authenticity can influence financial success and the flow of money in one's work. Finally, they discuss the benefits of group sessions and community support for personal growth and connection.Follow Diana at her links below: https://linktr.ee/lovedianaprinceThis episode was brought to you by PS: Group. An adult marketing agency for the independent creator-driven era, PS: Group offers a comprehensive range of creative services designed exclusively for sex workers, by sex workers.Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! ⁠⁠https://x.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/strippedbysiapodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://strippedbysia.com

If joy was an episode, then it would be episode 307. Welcome back, for the third time, to Jacques The Party Scientist, sober rave host, and social norm disruptor!I've witnessed Jacques' journey for quite some years now as he's facilitated joy, spread his natural antidepressants, and created experiences that unite people through the hedonism of human connection.He joins us with a party bag of life-affirming, inspiring ideas; from the natural forces of neuroscience, to taking social risks, and being misunderstood - but doing it anyway. Feel the flood of neurochemicals with Jacques, as he brings his goofy, gorgeous, full-of-life self.Find out about:How Jacques facilitates joy and creates the mental health tonic of human connectionThe 3 Cs of Joy: Cultivate physiological state, Celebrate social risks and Co-create communityExpressing our needs through the liberating act of Radical HonestyHow Jacques designs psychologically safe spaces that allow people to push past fear Sober raves, consensual hugging and platonic intimacy Don't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Jacques Martiquet:LinkedInWebsiteSupport the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

In this episode, I sit down with Sina, a multi-talented designer, coach, and thinker, to explore the intersection of authentic relating and design thinking. From her roots in rural Germany to her travels across the globe, Sina's journey has been fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a desire to understand human connection. We dive deep into the principles of authentic relating—welcoming everything, owning and revealing our experiences, and honoring both self and others—and discuss how these can transform personal relationships and organizational culture alike. Sina also shares her insights on slowing down, embodying presence, and creating meaningful solutions that prioritize human dignity. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone curious about fostering deeper connections, this episode is full of actionable wisdom and inspiration. Plus, hear how salsa dancing and courageous life decisions have shaped Sina's vitality and creative spirit.Sina Marleen Petersen is an authentic leadership coach and interdisciplinary design practitioner. With a diverse background in design and business, she guides soulful professionals and entrepreneurs to foster growth that supports sustainable development and regenerative change in their work and lives.Links: Reflecting EventVITALIZE Group Coaching Information is here (!!!)Renewed Senses Podcast Top Highlights Episode: Authentic Relating PrinciplesHow welcoming everything, assuming nothing, and honoring self and others can transform relationships and leadership dynamics. Design Thinking & Human-Centered InnovationExploring design thinking as a creative and participatory approach to solving complex problems with empathy and curiosity. Balancing Intuition and Structure in BusinessThe interplay between intuition and research when creating solutions and building meaningful businesses. Stay connected with Magali here: InstagramSign up to the newsletter Podcast IGPodcast Youtube Stay Connected with Sina here: Sina's IGRenewed Senses Podcast Beknown-studio.com

In this episode, Matt and I discuss the difference between having needs and being needy. We explore why it's common for Highly Sensitive People to feel “needy” in their relationships, and share ways you can reframe having needs as a sensitive person. The conversation thoroughly explores how to discern when a need should be met by others, and when it should be met by ourselves. Having needs can feel vulnerable, and it's important to normalize having conversations about our needs. Come join us in feeling empowered to have your needs met too, you deserve it!Links from today's episode:Authentic Relating & Empowerment for HSPBlog post referenced by and written by Matt

Damien Bohler is a pragmatic visionary, synthesist, and deep diver committed to the future of humanity through the lens of relationship. Known for his ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, embodied practices, Damien explores diverse aspects of human connection, from Authentic Relating and Attachment Theory to Sexuality, boundaries, nervous system regulation, and much more. As the founder and head facilitator at Evolve Relating, his mission is to weave these elements into a dynamic, practical framework that supports us in truly thriving in life and love. In this conversation, Rachel Rickards and Damien explore the profound changes that parenthood brings, particularly as Damien navigates his experience as a new father. They discuss the transformation that comes with parenting, the deepening of intimacy, and the magic of witnessing his son Kairos's growth. Damien shares his career evolution, from studying environmental science to becoming a facilitator focused on authentic relating and circling practices. They delve into his facilitation journey, highlighting the power of relational skills and interpersonal dynamics in creating meaningful connections. As they continue, Damien reflects on pivotal experiences shaping his understanding of intimacy and attachment. He discusses the challenges technology poses to human connection, the concept of organismic consciousness, and the role of awareness in fostering interconnectedness. The conversation concludes with practical insights for cultivating relational growth, authenticity, and the skills needed for the evolution of relationships in our lives.   Subscribe to my mailing list: https://rachelrickards.myflodesk.com/subscribe   Connect with Damien https://www.evolverelating.com   Connect with Rachel  *REGISTER FOR THE FIELD ONLINE FACILITATOR TRAINING* (Trauma Informed and Certified) With Catherine Hale, Starting February 2025!! https://www.the-field.com/online   Website  Join our community: The Field Facilitation Collective ໑ In Presence We Trust https://www.facebook.com/groups/1222579331960644   Rachel Rickards  https://rachelrickards.com   The Field Facilitator Training www.the-field.com   Facebook   Rachel Rickards www.facebook.com/rachrickards    The Field Facilitator Training https://www.facebook.com/TheFieldFacilitator

Shownotes   Why pure play is so important in healing The importance of trusting the pace of your body A simple practice to make emotions conscious Why relational wounding is healed in relationship How to access your partner's deepest magic What you can do to become more magnetic   Bio   Starielle Hope is a relationship and intimacy coach who specializes in working with people who have found success in their careers, but struggle to find the same success in relationships.   She grew up in a constant state of loneliness that she thought was normal because it was all she had ever known. After feeling terribly isolated because connecting with others didn't come naturally to her, she experienced a wakeup call in her early 20s when I learned that, not only was this not normal, but she could actually learn how to connect more deeply with others just as she could learn any other skill. So she set out to reverse engineer connection and intimacy for herself.    Along the way, she discovered that she has a unique talent for taking abstract emotional concepts and breaking them down into tangible, step-by-step processes that those who are more comfortable in their logical/rational minds (like Starielle) can understand and adopt.   Learning how to connect more deeply with others has improved her happiness and well-being more than anything else she's ever done, and she absolutely loves sharing what she's learned along the way.   Starielle has been doing this work for over a decade now and loves every minute of it. She currently shares the knowledge she's gathered through one-on-one coaching and online courses and will be publishing her first book later this year.   Discover more of Starielle's work and connect with her on her website. Timestamps   00:02:01 - Guest introduction 00:03:55 - How Layla and Starielle first met 00:08:30 - Starielle shares a powerful example of magnetism from Layla's birthday 00:09:40 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com 00:10:28 - Why pure play is so important in healing 00:11:34 - Starielle shares about her personal growth path 00:13:05 - True play is the opposite of trauma 00:18:13 - Feeling your feelings allows you to sparkle 00:23:24 - The importance of trusting the pace of your body 00:23:49 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification  00:28:14 - Starielle shares a simple practice to make emotions conscious 00:34:00 - Relational wounding is healed in relationship 00:37:37 - 3 stages of dependence 00:43:11 - How to access your partner's deepest magic 00:44:10 - Discover MOOD™ Sexy Supplements 00:45:19 - Get Layla's free Orgasmic Breathwork Practice for deeper pleasure 00:46:30 - Reach your full pleasure capacity with Men's Sexual Mastery 00:49:13 - The different energies of anger 00:52:43 - Men are meant to be warriors 00:56:20 - Expand your pleasure potential with Obliss Women's Sexual Masterclass 00:59:52 -  Why reading women's signals is so important for men 01:05:50 - One of the biggest issues Starielle sees with men 01:09:15 - What you can do to become more magnetic 01:11:36 - Starielle shares her experience in VITA™ Coaching 01:15:10 - Conclusion  

In this episode of Spiritual Journey - Path to Awakening, host Nimesh Radia welcomes special guest Isabelle Tierney for a powerful discussion on spirituality, surrender, and personal transformation. They explore the "great remembering"—a global awakening of our true selves—and contrast it with the "great forgetting," where we lose sight of our soul's essence. Together, they share insights on embracing both light and darkness within, using crises as opportunities for rebirth, and how surrendering to a higher power leads to profound growth.Isabelle introduces her unique concept of the red zone and green zone, providing practical tools to shift from stress to peace, and guiding us on how to cultivate a more joyful and balanced life. This episode is filled with wisdom for navigating both personal and collective transformation in the current energetic climate.Key Takeaways:✨ Spirituality is about remembering our true essence as souls.

In this episode Rachel is joined by matchmaker and dating coach, Sophy Singer, aka Sophy Love! Sophy teaches Rachel about her matchmaking and coaching methods for conscious dating and teaches Rachel about Authentic relating. Sophy even tells Rachel where she can improve her ways of thinking in order to date more consciously. Sophy also shares some of her stories as a matchmaker. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Sophy isn't your average matchmaker. She's a conscious matchmaker who intertwines personal growth and healing into the fabric of matchmaking. With a background that's both inspiring and heart-wrenching, Sophy own experiences have crafted her into a beacon of hope for those seeking love. Sophy's methodology is a blend of authentic relating and internal family systems, rooted in a trauma-informed approach. She doesn't just set you up on a date; she guides you on a journey towards self-compassion and realization, helping you to accept all parts of yourself. This holistic approach to dating and relationships is a game-changer when it comes to connecting with others deeply and authentically. To learn more about Sophy check out her website: www.sophy.love and her Facebook and Instagram @matchmakersophy! Shticky Situations is sponsored by CoronaCrush. To find out more information about CoronaCrush visit their website and coronacrush.co. Also join the CoronaCrush Facebook group and sign up for speed dating events! Remember to like the Shticky Situations page on Facebook, follow @shtickysituationspod on Instagram, and follow @shtickysituationspod on Tiktok! And make sure to join the Shticky Situations Loop Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://loopmein.app.link/invite?uuid=7bd5252c-c1ff-47fc-938b-1c319c57354e⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a guest and hang out with Rachel and discuss your own dating stories? Apply today https://forms.gle/FhwZs74JBTJgGpw8A! Want to try your luck at dating Rachel or any of her guests? Also apply today https://forms.gle/J31HUQ5aYTzjz5Bv6! You can also send an email too shtickysituationspod@gmail.com or DM @shtickysituationspod on Instagram. Serious inquiries only. Shticky Situations is sponsored by Primrose Flower Shoppe! Primrose is located at 2922 Avenue M, Brooklyn, phone number 929-376-9815, and follow them on Instagram @primroseny.

In this episode, we're joined by Chelsae Zirna, a facilitator and coach who guides people to their edge of discomfort, equipping them with the tools and resources to soften into their deepest truth, identity and purpose.  She is the founder of Chrysalis, a global community dedicated to elevating human consciousness. Through her events, she has empowered over 2500 in 30 countries with the tools to cultivate emotional liberation, radical self responsibility and inner authority. She also facilitates Authentic Relating internationally, specializing in intimacy and belonging.    We discuss her amazing work she is doing, what happens on her retreats and her tips for retreat leaders (you don't wanna miss this!).     Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats The Retreat Ranch     Connecting with Chelsae: You can find her Luminescence Retreats at Retreat Ranch Jun 7-10 here:  https://bookretreats.com/r/4-day-luminescence-rite-of-passage-retreat-in-austin-tx/   Or you can message her on Instagram for more info:  https://www.instagram.com/chrysalisspace/   If you would like to work with her 1:1 you can find options here: https://www.chelsaezirna.com/coaching   If you are interested in the introductory retreat, you can head to: https://bookretreats.com/r/7-day-luminescence-rite-of-passage-retreat-in-guatemala   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!     Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify Connect with Shannon Jamail: Visit The Retreat Leaders Podcast Visit Retreat Ranch  Facebook Mind & Body Complete

Geof Krum is an artist, producer, facilitator, and entrepreneur. His passion is in creating beautiful, no-bullshit human-centered systems that run themselves while slowly transforming the world. Geof is also the Producer and Dean of Authentic Revolution's Facilitation Academy, an organization with a mission to create a more connected and empathic world. Authentic Revolution has popularized the field of Authentic Relating through the Authentic Relating Games Manual and founded Authentic Relating and Circling communities all around the world. Whether you're looking to improve your marriage or friendships, or become a better leader, Authentic Revolutions books and training programs can help you become a more vulnerable, more authentic, more connected communicator. In our conversation we discussed Authentic Revolution, depth, connection, authenticity, loneliness, polarization, circling, the Integral Center, introversion, extraversion, community, leadership, isolation versus loneliness, context dependency, personal responsibility, integrity, internal frames, emotional vocabularies, karma yoga, conflict avoidance, archetypes, magician, cave, vulnerability, intimacy, responding on autopilot, education, homeschooling, esoteric beliefs, belonging, tribalism, affirmations, stated objectives, and Carl Rogers. Episode Details: Guest Name: Geof Krum Website: https://www.authrev.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticrevolution/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthRev/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spesmira Gong Sound: 68261__juskiddink__bell4.wav Other Content from the Explorer Poet Download my latest writing: Myth for Modern Men: A Letter to My Son Where to find The EXPLORER POET Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexplorerpoet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheExplorerPoet Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQxs0F0mGoEJYNNJx4ph5g  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9WKzUIWbq5qOJE1zmRJQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-explorer-poet-podcast/id1621189025  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ead95bf9-2f53-4965-8c29-b787a198891c/the-explorer-poet-podcast  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MmM5ZTY5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjA6v_KhPn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA

Summary In this episode, friends Kimberly and Kendra share their experiences and insights around mothering and the complex webs of care in non-traditional family structures. They discuss the beauty and challenges of single parenting, parenting young children while dating, forming new care structures, and navigating professional roles while mothering children of all ages. They also discuss their co-led upcoming retreat Apprenticing the Web taking place in Booneville, California this September 2024!   Bio Kendra Cunov has been studying, facilitating, and practicing Authentic Relating, Embodiment Practices & Deep Intimacy Work for over fifteen years. Kendra has worked with thousands of men, women & couples in the areas of embodiment, intimacy, communication & full self-expression. She co-founded “Authentic World & Fierce Grace,” as well as “The Embodied Relationship Training Salon” (with John Wineland), and pioneered some of the most cutting edge relation work on the planet. Kendra has consulted for companies such as Genentech & been on staff for 4PC, an elite mastermind for the top 4% of coaches in the world. She works with organizations & leaders, as well as men, women & couples, who know that embodied presence, truth, connection & integrity are our truest access points to success – in business & in love.   What She Shares: –Non-traditional family structures –Co-parenting with young children –Love as a guiding compass –Mothering and professions –Upcoming retreat with Kimberly and Kendra in September   What You'll Hear: –Apprenticing the Web Retreat September 2024 –Blended families, partnership, and parenting non-traditionally –Mothering and marriage traditionally and non-traditionally –Ease as a compass in hard situations –Kimberly's pregnant in Brazil –Making partnerships for co-parenting –Feeling alone in single parenting –Mothering alone in marriage –Centering the child/children –Facilitating opportunities for children to connect with fathers –Inquiring in co-parenting –Love as an invitation to the co-parent –Dating while single parenting young children –Work changes through mothering –Love as a compass –Managing finances while single parenting –Wanting to be in the world sooner while parenting young children –Older children needing more mothering than younger –Traveling and working while mothering young children –Creating community as single parents and living abroad –Benefits of single parenting –Not wanting to be a buffer while co-parenting –Unpacking child at the center –Mothering the culture –Maiden-Mother-Crone transitions –Something to “keep up” with while mothering –Mothering through menopause –Accepting missing out in mothering –Responding to life in the moment –Cultivating capacity for discomfort and the unknown –Trusting self to respond in the moment –Being willing to fail relationally –Curiosity over shaming –Upcoming retreat in September, California! –Kendra buying land near Mt. Shasta –Stewarding the land before building   Resources Website: https://kendracunov.com/ IG: @kendra_cunov Retreat Details: https://kendracunov.com/apprenticing-the-web/  

Join Meg, Jacob, and special guest Damian Bohler in this podcast episode where they unpack the dynamic interplay of polarity in relationships, what dominance means and how Gene Keys frameworks can help deepen the relationship with your partner.Damian is a master at synthesizing complex subjects into digestible, actionable insights, shares his expertise on a wide array of topics including Authentic Relating, Attachment Theory, Polarity, and much more. His passion lies in weaving these diverse threads into a dynamic tapestry that enriches our understanding of relationships and propels us toward thriving in life and love.This conversation takes you through the journey of embracing one's true self in the realm of creative expression and the transformative power of understanding and negotiating the delicate balance of energies in love. It's an exploration of how embracing our authentic selves and understanding the essence of polarity can deepen our connections and enrich our interactions.They also riff of on:The transformative impact of polarity in relationshipsEmbracing and negotiating masculine and feminine energiesUnderstanding gender dynamics and their influence on relationshipsThe crucial role of personal responsibility and benevolent dominanceThe Gene Keys framework and its implications for personal growthPractical insights into fostering adoration and acknowledgment in loveAnd much more...⚡ If you loved this episode & the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything.AND… it would mean the world to us if you rated & reviewed the show.We carefully read each and every review, and we love hearing about your experience with the podcast!⚡️Let's Stay Connected:  IG: @the.meg.o @thejacoboneill @sexloveeverythinginbetween⚡️ Connect with Damian:Website: https://www.evolverelating.com/Email signup: https://evolverelating.myflodesk.com/linkinbioIG: @evolverelatinghttps://www.instagram.com/evolverelating/FB: Damien Bohlerhttps://www.facebook.com/Damien.Bohler1/⚡ Want more? Here are some of the offerings & courses you can join us in…Sign up for The Full Spectrum Woman Waitlist ---> https://bit.ly/3T9iWNkThe Desire Date: A sexy date night experience for couples ready to re-ignite passion & deepen intimacy. ---> https://bit.ly/49r28ZtIgnite Your Intimacy: A 4 week course for couples ready for a sexier, wilder, more ALIVE relationship… NOW! ---> https://bit.ly/3R0ihxU

Episode 52 | Authentic Relating Series Ep. 6 of 6. In today's episode, Timeline Healing, I will guide you in an exercise and meditation to uncover and repattern childhood conditioning that are underneath emotional triggers that keep you from staying grounded, embodied and authentic when faced with conflict situations, internally or externally.  I'll also guide you to revise limiting beliefs into empowering ones to support authentic relationships.Key Topics include:The importance of being able to skillfully identify feelings and needs to create a sustain authentic connections.How to take responsibility for how we feel and what we need in order to negotiate genuine, heartfelt connections with ourselves and others.Revise limiting beliefs and childhood imprints that hinder you from staying compassionate, mature and resourceful in conflict situationsExperience a guided exercise using the NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) timeline therapy to identify and release emotional triggers that cause overwhelm and conflict.Interested in learning more about NLP?  I have an eBook that can help.  Check it out here: https://consciousness-medicine.com/product/holistic-nlp-ebook/Want to learn how to practice Consciousness Medicine and Family Constellations? My next training course begins in April 2024.  More information here: https://consciousness-medicine.com/product/family-constellation-consciounsess-medicine-foundations-course/ Learn more about retreats, courses, workshops, 1:1 sessions and sign up for my e-newsletter on www.consciousness-medicine.comCheck out the blog associated with this podcast too!If you'd like to donate to this podcast, your gift will be directly applied to production costs! Stay Connected on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreforConsciousnessMedicineInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswisdomwithjulieLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-williams-cxmed Production assistance from Podlad.com | Art image by Joma Sipe

Episode 51 |  Authentic Relating Series Ep. 5 of 6. Today's episode is the next  in the authentic relating series where I've been using the tools of NVC (Non-Violent Communication) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to build authenticity, harmony and conscious communication skills to allow you to create authentic relationships with yourself and others.  In today's episode, Connecting Authentically, I will guide you in a meditation to assist in revising old patterns that hinder you from connecting authentically from a heart-based, vulnerable and empowered place. Key Topics Include:Learn how to keep perspective in any situation to support your ability to relate authentically.Experience an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming exercise called perceptual positions to explore and resolve any conflict you are experiencingApply the NVC (Non-Violent Communication) formula to this conflict to understand the specific issue, feelings associated, unmet needs and formulate a compassionate request to bring harmony and resolution.Interested in learning more about NLP?  I have an eBook that can help.  Check it out here: https://consciousness-medicine.com/product/holistic-nlp-ebook/Want to learn how to practice Consciousness Medicine and Family Constellations? My next training course begins in April 2024.  More information here: https://consciousness-medicine.com/product/family-constellation-consciounsess-medicine-foundations-course/ Learn more about retreats, courses, workshops, 1:1 sessions and sign up for my e-newsletter on www.consciousness-medicine.comCheck out the blog associated with this podcast too!If you'd like to donate to this podcast, your gift will be directly applied to production costs! Stay Connected on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreforConsciousnessMedicineInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswisdomwithjulieLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-williams-cxmed Production assistance from Podlad.com | Art image by Joma Sipe

In this deeply insightful episode, Dr. Aziz takes you on a transformative journey into the heart of insecurity. Whether it manifests at work, in relationships, or in social settings, the feeling of being 'less than' or 'not enough' is a common thread that weaves through the tapestry of our lives. Dr. Aziz shares a powerful clip from a recent mastermind call, offering a raw and intimate look into the dynamics of overcoming insecurity. Discover Your Insecurity Recipe: Dr. Aziz challenges the notion that our worth is tied to external achievements and societal markers of success. He reveals how this relentless pursuit for significance leads us down a path of endless suffering, oscillating between feelings of superiority and inferiority. Shift Your Currency From Significance to Love: Through engaging storytelling and compelling examples, Dr. Aziz illuminates the difference between chasing significance and embracing love. He invites you to explore what you believe you need to be to be loved, urging a shift towards seeking connection, sharing, and presence. A Call to Action: This episode is not just about listening; it's about doing. Dr. Aziz encourages you to write down your own recipe for insecurity, to identify the specific thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to your feelings of inadequacy. This exercise is a step towards recognizing the absurdity of our self-imposed standards and beginning the journey toward self-compassion. An Inspiring Message of Hope: Dr. Aziz's message resonates with profound hope and encouragement, reminding you that you are already enough. By embracing our inherent worth, we can liberate ourselves from the shackles of insecurity and step into a life marked by genuine confidence and self-acceptance. Join Dr. Aziz in "Your Recipe For Insecurity" as he guides you through understanding and transforming your insecurities. Embark on this journey with an open heart and discover that the path to overcoming insecurity and building confidence is not about becoming someone else but about recognizing and celebrating who you already are.

Episode 50 | Authentic Relating Series: Ep. 4 of 6. Today's episode is the 4th in the Authentic Relating series where I'm been sharing ways to connect with the truth of yourself, build authentic communication skills and build genuine, heart-centred connections. In today's episode, you'll discover ways to use languaging patterns to build rapport, be heard more easily and align with your own inner essence which are skills needed for connecting authentically.  Authentic connections involve being connected with your inner truth and heart-based compassion while taking responsibility for your feelings and needs so that you can consciously communicate clearly and authentically.  In the last 3 episodes, I've covered how to build these skills with information and exercises inspired by the NVC (Non-Violent Communication) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) which are foundational to the Consciousness Medicine practice.  Today I'll continue building on these skills by introducing you to languaging skills based on identifying primary representation systems that we all use to create our reality and relate to others.Key Topics Include:Understand primary representational systems for creating experiences and how they are important to build genuine, compassionate and vulnerable connections.Hear practical examples of how to use NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) languaging skills to establish rapport, be heard more clearly and create high quality connections.Learn about NLP Meta-Programs and how understanding and applying them in your conscious connections can help keep the peace in relationships.Practical examples of using Meta-Programs in conscious conversations.Ways to determine how your brain is wired to understand yourself more authentically.Interested in learning more about NLP?  I have an eBook that can help.  Check it out here: https://consciousness-medicine.com/product/holistic-nlp-ebook/Want to learn how to practice Consciousness Medicine and Family Constellations? My next training course begins in April 2024.  More information here: https://consciousness-medicine.com/product/family-constellation-consciounsess-medicine-foundations-course/  Learn more about retreats, courses, workshops, 1:1 sessions and sign up for my e-newsletter on www.consciousness-medicine.comCheck out the blog associated with this podcast too!If you'd like to donate to this podcast, your gift will be directly applied to production costs! Stay Connected on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreforConsciousnessMedicineInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswisdomwithjulieLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-williams-cxmed Production assistance from Podlad.com | Art image by Joma Sipe

Today's episode is the second in the Authentic Relating series where I'm guiding you to break free from your old patterning to be able to access greater authenticity, trust, confidence and compassion in every connection you have.  Today we'll be exploring how to identify your needs and the importance of being able to communicate these with yourself and others in a genuine, vulnerable, truthful and confident way.  This will help you to embody authenticity in a heart-based way that will improve all your connections, personally and professionally. Key Topics Include:Explore how to identify your needs and the importance of being able to communicate these with yourself and others in a genuine, vulnerable, truthful and confident way.Embody authenticity in a heart-based way that will improve the quality of all your connections, personally and professionally.Go deeper with the NVC (Non-Violent Communication) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming tools to reduce conflict and communicate consciously.Learn ways to not take personal responsibility for other's feelings while being mindful of taking responsibility for our own.Understand the limiting beliefs that can get in the way of being vulnerable and connecting with feelings and needs.Hear practical examples of authentic versus non-authentic communication styles.Interested in learning more about NLP?  Check out my Holistic NLP eBook here: https://consciousness-medicine.com/product/holistic-nlp-ebook/ Learn more about retreats, courses, workshops, 1:1 sessions and sign up for my e-newsletter on www.consciousness-medicine.comCheck out the blog associated with this podcast too!If you'd like to donate to this podcast, your gift will be directly applied to production costs! Stay Connected on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreforConsciousnessMedicineInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswisdomwithjulieLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-williams-cxmed Production assistance from Podlad.com | Art image by Joma Sipe

Today's episode is the first in the Authentic Relating series where I'll explore the key components to creating authentic relationships with yourself and others.  Using NVC (Non-Violent Communication) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) as inspiration you'll learn how to uncover unmet needs and the associated feelings to make conscious requests from a compassionate, safe and embodied presence of being. Key Topics Include:Learn to embody the key factors in authentic relationships including compassion, truth and vulnerability.Understand what keeps you from being able to relate authentically including past conditioning, limiting beliefs, internal triggers and unbalanced relationship dynamics.Find greater compassion for yourself with exercises and practical information to build a genuine and trusting relationship with yourself, the first step in authentic relating.Hear practical examples of how to apply NVC (Non-Violent Communication) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to create and habituate new patterns to support creating the relationships you want.  Learn more about retreats, courses, workshops, 1:1 sessions and sign up for my e-newsletter on www.consciousness-medicine.comCheck out the blog associated with this podcast too!If you'd like to donate to this podcast, your gift will be directly applied to production costs! Stay Connected on Social Media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CentreforConsciousnessMedicineInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswisdomwithjulieLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-williams-cxmed Production assistance from Podlad.com | Art image by Joma Sipe

Is there an art to creating human connection? My guest this week Yaniv Rose, would certainly say so. As an Authentic Relator, his craft lies in facilitating deeper, more meaningful connections - transforming the relationship we have with ourselves, and the one we have with others.It's a tool for life: a grounding practice that asks us to consciously observe, fine-tune, and recalibrate our human interactions by showing up unequivocally as our truest selves. And when we rewire ourselves to honour authenticity? We can seek out new depths of intimacy, and ultimately, we learn how to be more human.Find out about:The five core practices within Authentic RelatingWhy Authentic Relating is a transformational foundation for how you approach connections with yourself and others, and how you can start practising it todayHow to connect participants to an organisation's core values through roleplayWhy Authentic Relating as a facilitation tool can create a safe space for participants to feel seen and heardWhy workshops can fail if we stay within the realm of safety, and don't try to make the implicit explicitDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Put the episode's best takeaways into practice with Skillding. Visit skillding.com/workshop to begin your journey from learning to doing. Track your progress as you hone your new skills. Start now!Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Yaniv Rose:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInSupport the show:Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.Support the showCheck out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map

Questioning reality is as healthy as it can be confronting and scary, and it is completely normal to "fall apart" in the middle of that process. How can we get good at "playing" the game of life, being at peace with what we are ashamed of, and finding clarity amid our messiness, awkwardness, and weirdness? For the first episode of 2024, I'm joined by a handpicked guest, the enlightening Sidney Campos. Sidney is a Visionary, Energy Expert, Strategy and Innovation Advisor, Transformational Facilitator, and the Best-selling Author of two books, "The Empath Experience" and "I'm Ascending, Now What?" She is the Founder of Akashic Facilitator Training and Lead Instructor of the Embodied Ascension Academy. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Sidney's harsh and self-destructive past, the several rock-bottoms she hit, and her physical, mental, and spiritual healing journey. Sidney also shares her thoughts on Akashic Records, Akashic fields, and meeting the universe halfway. You'll also hear Sidney's insights on the game of life, the importance of healing shame, and how to create spaces that will make us feel comfortable enough to share our most shameful secrets.Additionally, you'll hear about the best way to contribute and support the collective ascension the world is going through, spiritual ascension and soul integration, authentic connections and vulnerability, and much more.Tune in to Episode 195 of Uncover Your Magic and learn more about Sidney's beautiful insights on being all love with no agenda. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Sidney shares bits of her self-destructive past (11:10)About Sidney's healing journey (19:00)What are Akashic Records to Sidney, and how they got into her life (24:10)Why are we here? (35:20)Taking the pressure off of life by seeing it as a game (41:50)Sidney talks about her awakening (52:00)Authentic Relating and Embodied Facilitation (1:06:00)Connect with Sidney:WebsiteLinkedInGet Sidney's books! Listen to the Visionary Souls PodcastLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST OVERVIEW: A lifelong anarchist, Kenny has been living out of a backpack since 2015, trust-falling the Universe every day, and starving the state in every way he can. After being a full-time content creator for more than half a decade, Kenny “retired from the internet” in early 2022, and has been happier ever since. Besides promoting human liberation, individual sovereignty, and agorism, Kenny is known worldwide as a Food Medicine chef, teaches Authentic Relating & Communication courses, is a massive science fiction & fantasy geek, and is quite sure that full-on Spiritual Anarchist Star Trek is no more than a few generations away.

058 If your New Year's resolutions include improving your social fitness this holiday replay is for you!The promise of online social platforms was access to an infinite pool of new friends and possible mates.  However, rather than making the search for love easier, the apps have trained our brains to select connections  based on the shallowest metrics. For anyone with a heartfelt desire to find love the daily grind of swiping left and right can feel soul destroying. Authenticity and real intimacy requires letting go of our curated online personas and masks to reveal the truth of our inner experience at every stage of relationship.In this episode of Awake In Relationship I speak to the cofounder and lead coach of Authentic Relating Training International Ryel Kestano about using the tools and practice of Authentic Relating in the murky realms of dating. We also discuss the role of curiosity and following the thread of aliveness in conversations to quickly build trust and connection on the first date. Follow Awake In Relationship on Instagram and LinkedinIf you have been loving what you are hearing on AIR  please rate, review and subscribe to get the latest content fresh to your device.  Sign up for our newsletter at awakeinrelationship.com to learn about upcoming programs and events.Do you have suggestions for guests or feedback on the show?  Send us an email at awakeinrelationshippodcast@gmail.com or better yet, fill out a brief audience survey

Welcome to episode #206 with one of the most revered and self-actualized leaders on the planet, Kendra Cunov — who's been at the top of Michelle's dream guest list for over a year. Get ready for a deeply nourishing conversation for your mind, body and nervous system. Kendra's heart is infinitely vast... let's dive in. In this episode we discuss:A bit of Kendra's backstoryNon violent communication and the impact of a true visionaryThe capacity to be and express all that we areAuthentic relating: what it is and why it mattersHow deep listening creates grounded intimacy + true connectionThe cosmic ride of conscious entrepreneurship in these timesTrust, devotion and a return to SourceHere's a little more about Kendra:Founder of The Collective and The Fierce Grace Incubator, Kendra Cunov has been studying, facilitating, and (most importantly) practicing Authentic Relating, Embodiment Practices & Deep Intimacy Work for over twenty years.Kendra has worked with thousands of men, women & couples in the areas of embodiment, intimacy, communication & full self-expression.She co-founded Authentic World, as well as The Embodied Relationship & Intimacy Training Salon, and pioneered some of the most cutting edge relation work on the planet.She works with organizations & leaders, as well as men, women & couples, who know that presence, truth, connection & integrity are our truest access points to success - in business & in love.You can find out more about Kendra at www.kendracunov.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel W is a grateful member of SLAA and Al-Anon. She is celebrating 5 years of sobriety in SLAA this month and 14 years in Al-Anon next month, thanks to sponsorship, meetings and the steps. God's will for her is to grow spiritually and to be happy, joyous and free. In service of this, she practices Authentic Relating and overcomes herself daily using 2-way prayer and meditation. Rachel especially enjoys service in SLAA on the fellowship-wide level as a delegate to the ABM and as a sponsor.  She is speaking to us today on embracing the mystery and on her relationship with Power.  Rachel also spoke to us on meeting number 117 about Recovery Prayers Coming True.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping us working our Step 12 in this manner.  I want to thank a few of our spearheads and donors.  Thank you, Evarleigh, Amy, Ana, Joseph, and Lindsay, for your donations!  If you would like to become a spearhead and support Reco12 and our mission, please consider going to www.reco12.com/support and making either a one-time donation, or become a monthly Spearhead donor.Resources from this meeting:SLAAAl AnonTriggers As A ResourceVideo about the Triangles"Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic ."Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

What if you could connect with anybody you like? And have meaningful conversations with them? Wouldn't that be life-changing?  Tune into my new episode with Gabe DeRita, and you'll learn: What is Ikigai and why it's so important How to find your purpose and enjoy fulfilling it What authentic relating practices mean and how to apply them in relationships and communication How to build meaningful relationships How to make sure we don't assume what people mean How to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings   Gabriel DeRita is a goal whisperer who helps leaders and teams maximize their impact by aligning with purpose and embodying authenticity.   Gabe is a connection and communication specialist. He is trained in Authentic Relating practices as well as CoActive Coaching, and holds a PCC (Professional Certified Coach) Certification from the International Coach Federation.   Connect with Gabe: www.effectiveconnection.com  instagram @funngabe   email gabe@effectiveconnection.com  

EPISODE #76 - We are beyond excited to launch our next Studio Circle live on July 25th! It's called Internal Family Systems for Your Daily Life, facilitated by Yes Collective cofounder and IFS practitioner, Justin Wilford, PhD. Justin has a doctorate in designing and evaluating mental health programs and is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Authentic Relating, and Internal Family Systems.In preparation for this Studio Circle, Justin grabbed a bunch of questions from his clients, friends, and colleagues new to IFS and collected them into the top 10 questions people have about IFS. In this episode, Justin goes solo and answers these questions from his perspective. He doesn't mess around and goes straight to the heart of each question. We think you're going to love Justin's honest, revealing, and experienced takes on these pointed questions. After listening, be sure to hop into the Yes Collective network with this 7-day free trial and join the IFS Studio Circle. If you're already a member of the Yes Collective then click here. Beginning with our first live session on July 25th, we'll:Learn about the paradigm-shifting model of Internal Family SystemsDiscover how all of your parts inside work to protect and defend you (and how there are NO bad parts)Connect more deeply with your True Self and all your partsPractice noticing, listening, witnessing, holding, and caring for every part of youLearn tools to help parts relax, trust, flow, and connect with each otherOpen up opportunities to bring IFS into your relationships, personal projects, career, and spiritualityThis is the work I do one-on-one with clients all the time. But let's face it, not everyone can afford one-on-one IFS work. But all members of Yes Collective can join in this IFS Studio Circle (and membership to Yes Collective is only $50/month).When you join the Yes Collective and IFS for Your Daily Life, you'll get:Four 90-minute, live workshops on Zoom, led by Internal Family Systems Institute-trained practitioner, Justin Wilford, PhDFour weekly self-paced lessonsFour at-home practices to explore what it means to be Self-led and thrive as a harmonious system of partsVideo recordings along with transcripts of each live session

In this episode, I chat with life and leadership mentor, Taylor Sleaford about  embodied masculinity, the four masculine archetypes, mastering your emotions and authentic relating in partnerships.Follow MichelleFollow TaylorJoin Our CommunitySupport the show

Season 3 Episode #14 Gabe DeRita is coming from Boulder, Colorado You can find via his website https://effectiveconnection.com  and @funngabeAbout our guest: Gabe DeRita is a goal whisperer and mushroom nerd who left his "fancy tech job" in 2017 to travel the world by bicycle.  While being on the road, lost in his own mind, Gabe realized he was meant for a different purpose – Gabe was meant to coach people to develop their best selves. Gabe's work is rooted in neuroscience-based CoActive Coaching, Authentic Relating, and mindfulness, with a spoonful of Japanese philosophy on top.Gabe is honored to work full time as a purpose alignment coach & leadership development facilitator. He helps individuals and teams align with what matters, and make effective connections with self and others.Thanks for finding, developing, and sharing your gift with the world; welcome to the show.TOTD – “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”                                                                                                                   Mahatma GandhiIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Being a forager… wild edible and medicinal mushrooms…what got you into mushroomsWhat was your inspiration to do what you do…Ikigai – what the world needs, what your good at, what you can be paid for, and what you loveWhere do you start to find your authentic self…Be Humble and CuriousHow important is self-awareness, how do you define it, and how to do develop it…I know you love being out in nature… what do you love and how have you incorporated that space into what you do to help people play to their strengths?What is authentic relating?  (5 steps) Welcome Everything, Assume Nothing, Own our Experience, Revel our Experience, Honoring Self and Others.  What is needed here.. my needs, your needs, our needs…influences culture and team…Dealing with conflictAligning Values to Daily Action…Decision making – any tips for helping people not waste energy…Creating Deep ConnectionsLegacy “The only thing you take with you when you are gone, is what you leave behind.”

Are you yearning for a relationship that brims with passion, connection, and a profound level of intimacy that goes beyond the physical? Many individuals find themselves longing for a deeper bond with their partners, seeking to break free from the stagnation of routine and reignite the spark that once ignited their love. In this insightful episode, we delve into the transformative power of embracing honesty in sexual intimacy as a means to cultivate a stronger connection, unlock hidden depths of intimacy, and rekindle the flames of passion within your relationship. Discover how this pathway of honest expression can pave the way for a more fulfilling and passionate love life, where pleasure, trust, and genuine connection thrive. As a relationship coach for 20 years, Shana James has humbly discovered the causes of disconnection in relationships and how to keep the passion alive. Shana has a Master's in psychology, DISC, and Positive Intelligence certifications, and has facilitated decades of Authentic Relating workshops. Shana specializes in helping people after divorce and hosts the Man Alive podcast. She is the author of Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive and her TEDx Talk is "What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.” Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 5:41 Shana James' impactful journey of empowering men in love, sex, intimacy, and connections. 10:57 Expanding the understanding of sex: From fast food to four-dimensional experience. 16:57 Moving from reaction to response: Effective communication about sex for deeper intimacy. 22:23 Building agreements and teamwork for open communication. 26:00 The power of affirmation: Guiding conversations with virtues and requests. 31:40 Shifting from criticism to gratitude. 36:48 Overcoming exhaustion and rebuilding intimacy. 41:20 Embracing non-sexual forms of intimacy. 52:38 Free resources and ways to connect with Shana. Mentioned Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal by Shana James (*TEDx on Youtube) Relationship Map To Happy, Lasting Love Connect with Shana James Websites: shanajamescoaching.com Facebook: facebook.com/truesuccessformen LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shana-james-3004065 Podcast: shanajamescoaching.com/man-alive-podcast Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.

This episode is short and sweet, and is for you if you've ever shape shifted or molded yourself into someone you're not in order to get love (whether consciously or unconsciously, and especially during dating or the beginning stages of a relationship.) We've all done this, so there's no shame.  But there is a way out, especially because this usually comes back to bite us in the end.In this episode, I speak all about the importance of authenticity and how to create relationships from the true self.  The payoff is worth everything.Connect with Leigh-Anne below:Love, Evolved - Leigh-Anne's websiteLeigh-Anne's InstagramI hope you enjoy this episode - please rate, review and subscribe to support the podcast.

Whether romantic, personal, or professional, all relationships can help you do the thing. But too many are one-sided instead of reciprocal. How can you get past the superficial level to form genuine connections? Today I spoke with Kate Middleton, Somatic Therapist, to learn the answer. Relationships didn't always come easy for her. Through some deep inner-searching, she recognized it was the missing piece of her personal journey. This awareness helped her unlock the code for forming meaningful relationships, and she wants to share these tools so that you can connect with yourself and others in the present moment. Listen as Kate helps me transition into a new activity and discover why authentic relating is crucial as you do the thing. Learn more about Kate at www.katemiddletonyoga.com 

In this episode, Matt Landsiedel and Jamaal Wesley talk about authentic connection and the importance of having relationships in our lives where we can be completely ourselves. They share their own personal challenges with being authentic and how they have overcome these challenges. Come spend an hour learning how to bring your most authentic self into connection and reap the reward of being seen, understood and getting your needs met. The questions we explored in this episode are: What does authentic connection mean to you? In what ways do you hold yourself back from belonging and connecting? What does it feel like for you when you have authentic connection? What can people do to have more authentic connection in their lives? Connect with Jamaal: www.myauthenticbook.com Instagram Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Watch this ep on YouTube - Connect with us - Join the private Facebook community Take our "Building Better Relationships" course Take our "Healing Your Shame" course Coaching Collection Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Support the Show

EPISODE #73 - We are thrilled to launch our first Internal Family Systems Studio Circle in July! It's called "IFS for Your Daily Life," and it's a live 4-week workshop led by IFS Institute-trained Justin Wilford, PhD, and his expert therapist team Jenny Walters and Alicia Wuth. They'll cover the foundational model of IFS, the big ideas, and most importantly the real-world, on-the-ground, life-changing practices you can do to bring IFS self-healing into your daily life. You'll leave the course with more clarity around your internal system, a better connection with your true self, and sustainable practices to continue your own self-healing work. If you're already a member of Yes Collective, then you can join this studio circle today for no additional cost. And if you're not yet a member of Yes Collective, then come on in! As a member you get immediate access to all our live Studio Circles - right now, as of late May, we're in the middle of an amazing Circle on Authentic Relating. And in June we're going to launch one on thriving as a highly sensitive person (HSP). If all this talk about internal family systems is new to you, then today's podcast is going to blow your mind. If you're old hat with IFS, then you're still going to love what we have in store. Today's guest is Dr. Frank Anderson, psychiatrist, therapist, author speaker and trauma specialist. He did his residency in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, worked with Bessel van der Kolk at the Trauma Center, is the former director of the Foundation for Self Leadership, a senior trainer of Internal Family Systems therapy and is an advisor to the International Association of Trauma Professionals. We are so excited to have Frank on because he's a leader in Internal Family Systems therapy, and IFS is a major part of what we do here at Yes Collective. We had him on last year to talk about IFS and parenting, and we couldn't wait to have him back to dive into other IFS topics like relationships, grief, forgiveness, and spirituality. Yes Collective is co-hosted by Justin Wilford, PhD and Jenny Walters, LMFT.Justin Wilford, PhD, is a co-founder of Yes Collective, an educator, a writer, and an emotional health coach. He earned doctorates from UCLA (cultural geography) and UC Irvine (public health), and specializes in translating complex, scientific ideas into actionable programs for mental and emotional health. Jenny Walters, LMFT, is a licensed marriage family therapist and senior expert contributor to the Yes Collective. She is a graduate of the Pacifica Graduate Institute and is the founder and director of Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy in Los Angeles, California.

One of the most common areas women struggle with that is directly connected to emotional eating is a lack of satisfying sexual intimacy and emotional connection with their partners. If you are craving more pleasure and connection with your partner but don't know how to ask for what you desire, then you may turn to food as a default form of pleasure to fill the void. If you feel stuck and hopeless that your relationship can improve, then this is the episode for you. I talk with Shana James, author of the book Honest Sex and relationship coach to men, all about the male and female psyche in relationships, and how women can create the connection they desire with their partner, regardless of how closed off he may seem. In this episode we discuss:Common mistakes women make in trying to feel loved and connected to their partner, that may be pushing him away.Becoming aware of how much you criticize your man into changing (there are better ways).How to express your desires and overcome your fear of rejection.The importance of honesty and vulnerability in connection, as a path to deepening intimacy.Why do men shut down and pull away if they feel like they are failing as a partner?Dismantling the myth that your husband will be more attracted to you if you lose weight.What to do if you feel like you're growing apart from your partner. This is such a mind and heart-opening episode for anyone committed to creating a more fulfilling love life with your man (and yourself). Enjoy!About Shana James: As a relationship coach for 20 years, Shana James has humbly discovered the causes of disconnection and distrust in relationships, as well as how to build trust and keep passion alive. Shana has a Master's in psychology, as well as DISC and Positive Intelligence certifications. She has facilitated decades of Authentic Relating workshops based on her training in communication, mindfulness, psychology and sensuality, and specializes in helping clients date and create healthy relationships after divorce.Shana is the creator and host of the Man Alive podcast, with 250+ episodes and more than half a million downloads, and has a TEDx Talk, “What 1,000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.” She recently released her book Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive. She also published: Power and Pleasure: A Man's Guide to Becoming a Confident and Satisfied Lover and Leader. Connect with Shana: Website | https://shanajamescoaching.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shanajames/Check out the book Honest SexShana's TedTalk: What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal About The Crisis Between Men & WomenListen to the Man Alive PodcastConnect with Sarah Emily:Website | www.sarahspeers.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/Interested in applying to work with Sarah? Check out my services here and join my waitlist to learn about upcoming opportunities to work with me. Music by MBB:https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

One of the most common areas women struggle with that is directly connected to emotional eating is a lack of satisfying sexual intimacy and emotional connection with their partners. If you are craving more pleasure and connection with your partner but don't know how to ask for what you desire, then you may turn to food as a default form of pleasure to fill the void. If you feel stuck and hopeless that your relationship can improve, then this is the episode for you. I talk with Shana James, author of the book Honest Sex and relationship coach to men, all about the male and female psyche in relationships, and how women can create the connection they desire with their partner, regardless of how closed off he may seem. In this episode we discuss:Common mistakes women make in trying to feel loved and connected to their partner, that may be pushing him away.Becoming aware of how much you criticize your man into changing (there are better ways).How to express your desires and overcome your fear of rejection.The importance of honesty and vulnerability in connection, as a path to deepening intimacy.Why do men shut down and pull away if they feel like they are failing as a partner?Dismantling the myth that your husband will be more attracted to you if you lose weight.What to do if you feel like you're growing apart from your partner. This is such a mind and heart-opening episode for anyone committed to creating a more fulfilling love life with your man (and yourself). Enjoy!About Shana James: As a relationship coach for 20 years, Shana James has humbly discovered the causes of disconnection and distrust in relationships, as well as how to build trust and keep passion alive. Shana has a Master's in psychology, as well as DISC and Positive Intelligence certifications. She has facilitated decades of Authentic Relating workshops based on her training in communication, mindfulness, psychology and sensuality, and specializes in helping clients date and create healthy relationships after divorce.Shana is the creator and host of the Man Alive podcast, with 250+ episodes and more than half a million downloads, and has a TEDx Talk, “What 1,000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.” She recently released her book Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive. She also published: Power and Pleasure: A Man's Guide to Becoming a Confident and Satisfied Lover and Leader. Connect with Shana: Website | https://shanajamescoaching.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shanajames/Check out the book Honest SexShana's TedTalk: What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal About The Crisis Between Men & WomenListen to the Man Alive PodcastConnect with Sarah Emily:Website | www.sarahspeers.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/Interested in applying to work with Sarah? Check out my services here and join my waitlist to learn about upcoming opportunities to work with me. Music by MBB:https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Before communicating your desires in your relationships, how can you be truthful with yourself? What are your current wants and needs? Shifting your focus from complaining to what you really desire can change your relationships. But how can you discuss sex without harming your sex life? Mature and honest communication is the foundation of authentic sexuality. By assuming the best, speaking from a place of desire, and remaining curious, you can transform your relationships and develop healthy and passionate intimacy.  Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn how! As a relationship coach for 20 years, Shana James has humbly discovered the cause of disconnection and distrust in relationships, as well as how to build trust and keep passion alive. Shana has a Master's in psychology, as well as DISC and Positive Intelligence certifications. She has facilitated decades of Authentic Relating workshops based on her training in communication, mindfulness, psychology and sensuality, and specializes in helping clients date and create healthy relationships after divorce. Shana is the creator and host of the Man Alive podcast, with 250+ episodes and more than 1/2 million downloads, and has a TEDx Talk, 'What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.' She recently released her book Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive. She also published: Power and Pleasure: A Man's Guide to Becoming a Confident and Satisfied Lover and Leader.  For more information about Shana James go to: Shanajamescoaching.com For her TedX Talk go to: https://youtu.be/GGIq5_Ll4zk  For her FREE chapter of Honest Sex - What is Sex actually? Go to: Shanajamescoaching.com/honest-sex Take the "Discover Your Love Avatar" QUIZ!  You'll learn about your super power, the love blocks that hold you back and how relationship ready you are. Go to: MidlifeLoveOutLoud.com/quiz If you'd like some one-to-one coaching with Junie, apply for a complimentary 30-minute Love Breakthrough Session here: https://calendly.com/juniemoon/lbtsession today so she can support you on your love path. And don't forget to subscribe to Midlife Love Out Loud so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/  and don't forget to join the FIND FABULOUS LOVE AFTER 40 group on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findfabloveafter40

EPISODE #72 - Hey there, before we get started we want to let you know about an incredible 4-week online program—we call them Studio Circles—that we're launching in the Yes Collective, with the first live session on May 13th. This Studio Circle is all called "Creating Authentic Relationships." We designed this powerful 4-week live program to teach you the fundamentals of Authentic Relating. Each week, in our 90-minute live online sessions, we're going to dive into new relationship ideas and skills, and then we get to practice them together. We guarantee you there is no better way to super boost every single relationship in your life. And you don't have to take our word for it! The last authentic relating studio circle we did was with a group of licensed therapists—people who do relational work for a living. And they loved it. In their testimonials, they called it "transformative," "impactful," "nourishing," "surprisingly deep but safe," and "a lot of fun." We'll be doing Studio Circles on new topics each month - in June we'll be doing one on Highly Sensitive People and one on Internal Family Systems. Details belowOne of the inspirations for this Studio Circle is the practice of Circling. It's a close cousin of Authentic Relating but Circling is more meditative and slightly less structured. Today's guest is a world-class Circling facilitator and relationship coach. Her name is Cathy Courtenay, and Justin met her at an amazing retreat in Sedona last year. She helped lead the most beautiful Circling session on the final day of the retreat and it absolutely blew everyone away. Cathy has been on a path of personal and spiritual growth for most of her life. She brings her heart and deep listening skills to everything she does. Her range of experience with dance, somatic bodywork, marketing, parenting, Relational Coaching (RLT Certified), and facilitating the Circling Method gives her a unique ability to cultivate authentic, meaningful relationships with her clients and students and she meets them right where they are.Her greatest strength is creating a safe space that allows others to be with things that feel difficult, to stand fully in what's real for them and to ultimately experience true transformation. Her warmth and love evoke the full expression, truth, and authenticity of those she serves.On this podcast, we talked with Cathy about what Circling is and how it was discovered, how it creates deep relationships, how it builds greater self-awareness, and what it's like to go to a Circling event. If you care about creating deeper relationships in your life then you're going to love this episode with the wise and wonderful Cathy Courtenay. CATHY'S LINKS:Cathy Courtenay's website: https://www.cathycourtenay.comCathy Courtenay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathycourtenay/YES COLLECTIVE LINKS:Link to join Yes Collective: https://home.yescollective.app/When you join Yes Collective, you automatically gain access to all of the live Studio Circles. Yes Collective is co-hosted by Justin Wilford, PhD and Jenny Walters, LMFT.Justin Wilford, PhD, is a co-founder of Yes Collective, an educator, a writer, and an emotional health coach. He earned doctorates from UCLA (cultural geography) and UC Irvine (public health), and specializes in translating complex, scientific ideas into actionable programs for mental and emotional health.

Summary: An hour after recording this episode, we sat down with people we care about for a very difficult conversation. In the spirit of talking about what's most alive for us on this podcast and being honest about the hard parts of our journey, we talk about the messy process of preparing for tough and stressful conversations where the stakes are often high. Support this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao ethically sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeWild Within @ www.thewildwithin.orgCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

Gabriel DeRita is a goal whisperer and mushroom nerd who left his "fancy tech job" in 2017 to travel the world by bicycle. Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster Storehttps://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/store/ Donations  https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ==================== Bio of Gabriel: Gabriel DeRita is a goal whisperer and mushroom nerd who left his "fancy tech job" in 2017 to travel the world by bicycle. In the process, he found his calling as a coach & facilitator. He helps leaders and teams maximize their impact by aligning with purpose, uncovering meaning, and embodying authenticity. What we Discussed: - Realising his powers and why he became a Speaker and Coach - His Cycling Journey - Whats your Ikigai - What Country he felt best in - Why he got into Mushrooms and the benefits - Always be Foraging - His Retreats - Explaining the Certifications in Coaching - Finding Balance in your life - Authentic Relating to be a better listener and speaker - Goal Whisperer - What serves his business best in Social Media and more How to Contact Gabriel: https://effectiveconnection.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabe.derita https://www.instagram.com/funngabe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielderita/ =============== Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast/ Store https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/store/ Donations  https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-coughlan/message

Aaron Finbloom is a philosopher, artist and pedagogue.  He is the co-founder of The School of Making Thinking (SMT) and the founder & director of The Deep Play Institute (DPI).  His practice involves expanding transformative inquiry through games, performance art and structured play.  With training in Circling, Authentic Relating, and Psychodrama, he also facilitates experimental individual and group sessions inspired by these practices.  Finbloom has presented works internationally at venues which include:  The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Gallery 151 (New York), Maschinenhaus Kulturbrauerei (Berlin), UNAM (Mexico City), and MainLine Theatre (Montreal). He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities & Fine Arts from Concordia University in Montreal, and is currently teaching Philosophy at the City College of New York and The University of Portland.    Additionally, I'll be donating to and raising awareness for the charity or organization of my guest's choice with each episode now. This episode, the organization is called The Deep Play Institute. Any and all donations make a difference! You can connect with Aaron on: Website School of Making Thinking (SMT) The Deep Play Institute (DPI) To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter YouTube Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Friedrich Nietzsche Carl Jung Sophie's World - Jostein Gaarder The Improv Book - Alison Goldie The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk Internal Family Systems - Richard Schwartz

Summary: We discuss what happened to our relationships when we began to travel and the ways we're returning---albeit differently---to community these days. Mentioned on this episode:Animas Valley InstituteThe Gene KeysThe EnneagramSupport this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao ethically sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeWild Within @ www.thewildwithin.orgCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

Jason and Saora discuss a broad array of topics including: Conflict = Energy: The Transformative Practice of Authentic Relating Conflict transformation. First step is to do nothing… not react. Trusting the uncomfortability of the unraveling. Ancestral karma and the clearing of karma as part of our life purpose. The balance between dignity and humility. How Saora got her name and what it means. C*vid being like a really bad medicine trip, and how we can move into post traumatic growth as a community. Nothing is personal… Creating islands of coherence. Jason's Bio Author of Conflict = Energy, The Transformative practice of Authentic Relating, Jason is a modern renaissance man. Equal parts artist, philosopher, teacher, and media producer, from 2003-2012 he worked for Ken Wilber to create thousands of hours of educational media on the topics of transpersonal psychology, spirituality, productivity, and personal growth. For 4 years before Co-Founding ART International, Jason Studied with all of the major leaders in the circling and authentic relating. This allowed him to synthesize the curriculum into a concise guide and publish Conflict = Energy in 2020. He was the first person to start a podcast for the global AR community and spread The Art of Being Human course to Bali and Europe. Obsessed with how humans can live and relate optimally, he's facilitated groups and taught authentic relating and circling since 2012 and he has led courses in over 20 cities around the world. Jason is also passionate about translating deep wisdom principles and personal growth methods for main stream audiences. His latest work on Polarity Guidance for managers and leaders, brings the Authentic Relating teachings and practices into companies.

EPISODE #63 - All January long we're working on new beginnings, fresh starts, and new year renewals. For us this means setting aside time to step back and think about what do we really want to focus on? What do we really want to commit to? Spend our time on? In considering these questions, I thought about Chris Gray, authentic relating trainer, coach, and conscious leadership consultant. Chris has many perspectives on new beginnings. He worked in silicon valley at one of the biggest names in tech and then left it all to start fresh as an authentic relationship trainer and coach. And today he helps companies make fresh starts as emotionally healthy workplaces. Today we dig in to Chris's story, how he made his fresh starts, and how he helps companies and people around the world slow down and rethink how they relate to each other and themselves. If you care about making a real, authentic fresh start then you're going to love this episode with the amazing and insightful Christopher Gray. Yes Collective is co-hosted by Justin Wilford, PhD and Jenny Walters, LMFT.Justin Wilford, PhD, is a co-founder of Yes Collective, an educator, a writer, and an emotional health coach. He earned doctorates from UCLA (cultural geography) and UC Irvine (public health), and specializes in translating complex, scientific ideas into actionable programs for mental and emotional health. Jenny Walters, LMFT, is a licensed marriage family therapist and senior expert contributor to the Yes Collective. She is a graduate of the Pacifica Graduate Institute and is the founder and director of Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy in Los Angeles, California.

I'm sending this episode from my little winter cave to yours! It's been such a joy to speak to A.J. Bond again, who was also my guest on episode #137. We covered a lot of tender ground and there was so much there that really touched and delighted me. I'm wishing you a gentle transition into 2023 and hope you'll enjoy listening to our reflections on: Earnestly looking for deep meaning in life Shame, belonging and wanting to please Holding messy parts together Self-expression and creativity A.J. Bond is a Toronto-based writer, filmmaker, and shame educator. As a gay man and former child actor, A.J. is no stranger to shame. After experiencing a life-changing “shame breakthrough” in therapy several years ago, A.J. dedicated himself to educating others about our “master emotion” through Shame Ed classes and one-on-one coaching. A.J. is certified as a shame-healing practitioner by the Center for Healing Shame in Berkeley and has also trained in Nonviolent Communication and Authentic Relating. A.J. is the host of the podcast Discomfortable, exploring shame and other difficult emotions. Visit www.discomfortable.net for more info. Visit www.discomfortable.net for more info about A.J. Here is more info about the business retreat: https://pinkwellstudio.com/free/ Love, Yarrow