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Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts Veerle Nouwens, Morgan Michaels and Darshana Baruah to reflect on the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, which was held on 30 May–1 June 2025. Meia, Veerle, Morgan and Darshana discuss key takeaways and topics include: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his landmark speech on the US' new ambitions for the Indo-Pacific; President Macron's proposal for greater European-Asian engagement;Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim's call for shared purpose and cooperation in order to prevent further fracturing of the international order and support peace and stability; andhow the wider Indo-Pacific dynamics featured in this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, such as the security priorities of Pacific Island states and the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on the podcast platform of your choice. Date of Recording: 3 June 2025 The podcast is recorded and produced by the IISS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if there are parts of your sexuality just waiting to be untapped? Can kink and spirituality coexist? Answering these questions for herself changed Darshana Avila's life.  Always precocious, Darshana explored her sexuality from early on. After a “very vanilla” marriage and a spiritual awakening, she delved into kink. As she sought more from sex, she learned a lot about her desires and her identities. To work with Darshana, visit darshanaavila.com. Find Darshana on YouTube @darshana-avila. Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @GirlBonerRadio  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

Are you ready to dive into the enticing world of bi-curiosity and threesomes? Join us in this episode of Shameless Sex as we explore the thrilling intersection of desire, identity, and pleasure with the incredible Darshana Avila!  In this engaging conversation, we tackle the burning questions surrounding bi-curiosity and navigate the complexities of threesomes in a way that's both enlightening and playful.   What You'll Learn The truth behind the stereotype: Are women really more bi-curious? Is bi-curiosity just a phase, or something deeper? Navigating feelings of attraction to women while in a monogamous relationship. Tips for exploring your queerness solo or outside of your partnership. The ins and outs of introducing threesomes into your relationship: communication is key! Debunking the myths: Why is there a preference for same-sex threesomes? Resources and guidance for embracing your bi-curiosity and exploring threesomes. Darshana Avila, a trauma-informed and pleasure-centric erotic educator, is here to guide you through this vibrant landscape. Known for her expertise on Netflix's Sex, Love & Goop, she passionately supports women and the queer community through her private practice and public engagements.  Why Listen? This episode offers a safe space to explore your desires and curiosities, providing actionable advice and resources to enhance your sexual journey. Whether you're contemplating a threesome or simply curious about your bi-identity, Darshana's insights will empower you to embrace your truth. Teaser Get ready to unlock new levels of pleasure and understanding! Tune in for an enlightening discussion that just might change the way you view your desires. Let's get shamelessly curious together! Links To learn more go to darshanaavila.com Darshana on YouTube - youtube.com/@darshana-avila Check out Gal Gasm and become a member at - https://www.skool.com/galgasm Join us for our next Shameless Sex retreat in Indio, CA May 8th-11th, 2025! https://tinyurl.com/2pfuyvef Austin! Dallas! Santa Cruz! Come to one of our next live shows for our Who's Your Daddy Tour: https://www.shamelesssex.com/whos-your-daddy-tour Get premium access to our behind the scenes episodes here: https://shamelesssex.supportingcast.fm Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our Amazon Wish List Other links: Get 30% off The Perineum Massager with code SHAMELESS at http://butterwellness.com Get 20% off single orders and 30% off subscriptions on our favorite men's performance booster with code SHAMELESS http://tryjoymode.com Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at http://uberlube.com Get 10% off while learning the art of pleasure at  http://OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at http://purepleasureshop.com

I learned so much in this chat with Coach Calie – about managing stress, my diet, about giving myself grace, about focusing on the full picture. Let me know what you liked about this episode.   Here's some highlights from our discussion: - We have over complicated our lives. And focusing on habits has a huge impact on our lives        - Typically, when we think of health, we think "doctors". Doctors focus on specific areas and usually prescribe medicines. But health coaches focus on lifestyle and daily habits. They look beyond the symptoms and focus on root cause. They empower the patients to improve their own lives. - The way we think of ourselves is a very important part of staying healthy. - Teens are under a lot of pressure. Too much information from social media etc. Take time to think who you want to be. - Focus on yourself and stop comparing yourself to other people. - Stress can be different types – some of which can be reduced by looking at your routine. Important actions: - Never skip meals - Eat well-rounded meals - Pick plants on your plate at every meal. And make sure to eat fiber.  The occasional bag of chips or Starbucks is OK – but as long as your body has good nutrition first. - Calm down before eating using simple box breathing techniques  Instagram: @CoachCalie Website: CoachCalie.com One course is free – for all girls and women Other course is more detailed – geared for women over 35  Interview with Nic (my soccer coach and Calie's fiance) was episode #75: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LEv0yEPTXnmfADSGw0s2V Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riyas-ramblings-ep-75-a-chat-with-my-soccer-coach/id1503527022?i=1000644959750 Shoutout to Ms. Daisy (my mom's friend) and to Darshana, my friend. Email me at Riyaramblings@gmail.com for a shouout! Remember, listen, rate, and share!

For the 188th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes erotic wholeness coach and sex therapist Darshana Avila—for one of Courtney's favorite interviews of last year. You may have seen Darshana's work on the Netflix series Sex, Love & Goop! If you've seen the show, you already know that she's something of an orgasm whisperer. In this episode, Darshana shares her journey from personal exploration to becoming an erotic wholeness coach and sex therapist. She also explains what erotic wholeness is, the deep layers of tantra that explore “how to human,” how she maintains boundaries with her clients with all that intimacy in the room, what goes on inside her membership community Erotic Explorers Collective, and so much more. For more from today's guest, Darshana Avila: Check out Darshana's links linktr.ee/eroticwholeness Follow Darshana on Instagram @darshana_avila Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Courtney is teaching the writing and publishing intensive of your dreams this January. It's called New Year's Newsletter & Pitch Party Extravaganza, and it will definitely take your writing practice and career to the next level. To join the fun, head to courtneykocak.com/teaching and use code PRIVATE for $100 off. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE at fleshlight.com. STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to lovehoney.com and enter code AFF-PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KEY WORDS erotic wholeness, intimacy, sexuality, authenticity trauma, personal journey, sexual liberation, expectations, alternatives to sex, taboos, healing, family, healing, sexual expression, intimacy, communication, kink, self-intimacy, erotic wholeness, connection, belonging summary In this conversation, Darshana and Jane explore the concept of erotic wholeness, emphasizing the importance of integrating various aspects of oneself, including sexuality, creativity, and emotions. They discuss the pressures surrounding intimacy, the need to lower expectations, and the value of exploring alternative forms of connection. Darshana shares her personal journey towards sexual liberation and the significance of understanding trauma in relation to sexuality. The conversation also touches on the complexities of taboos in sexuality and the potential for healing through understanding these dynamics. In this conversation, Jane and Darshana explore the complexities of modern intimacy, the impact of societal norms on sexual expression, and the importance of self-intimacy and communication in relationships. They discuss the brokenness of family structures, the healing potential of connection, and the need for intentionality in creating sacred spaces for intimacy. The conversation also delves into the significance of slowing down in intimate encounters, the exploration of kink and sensation play, and the overarching wish for a culture that embraces erotic wholeness. ecourse - https://darshanaavila.com/courses/ sensation play yt video - https://youtu.be/BNIPb2i8Yuk?si=xFeShxmlEua_NseP takeaways Erotic wholeness encompasses more than just sexuality. Lowering expectations can enhance intimacy experiences. Disappointment is a crucial aspect of mature relationships. Exploring alternatives to traditional sex can be fulfilling. Understanding trauma is essential for sexual liberation. Mainstream porn often misrepresents complex sexual themes. The integration of spirituality and sexuality can be transformative. Creating a culture of intimacy in relationships is vital. Animalistic qualities in intimacy can enhance connection. Healing can come from exploring taboo subjects in a safe way. The mainstream porn industry reflects a broken family dynamic. Healing in our culture is essential for true connection. Many people feel a lack of belonging and safety in their lives. Sexual expression is often met with repression in society. Creating sacred spaces in intimacy requires intentionality. Slowing down in intimate encounters enhances connection. Self-intimacy is crucial for understanding personal desires. Communication skills are vital for healthy relationships. Exploring kink can be done creatively without expensive tools. A culture of erotic wholeness can transform societal norms. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Erotic Wholeness 02:29 Navigating Intimacy and Expectations 06:42 Exploring Alternatives to Traditional Sex 13:44 Personal Journey to Sexual Liberation 16:06 The Intersection of Trauma and Sexuality 22:00 Taboos in Sexuality and Healing 26:17 The Broken Family and Healing Through Connection 29:20 Navigating Sexual Expression and Repression 32:20 Creating Sacred Spaces in Intimacy 35:24 The Importance of Slowing Down in Intimacy 41:30 Self-Intimacy and Communication Skills 46:27 Exploring Kink and Sensation Play in Everyday Life 50:44 Wishes for a Culture of Erotic Wholeness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darshana Mathews is a long-time Human Design teacher and analyst at the International Human Design School. Her journey has taken her from the stages of New York City to spiritual communities across Europe and Asia. With a background in theater, music, anthropology, and multiple healing modalities, Darshana's lifelong quest to understand existence led her to discover Human Design in 2005. As a Splenic Projector on the Incarnation Cross of Service, she dedicates herself to helping others uncover their essential selves through the lens of Human Design, drawing on her rich tapestry of life experiences and spiritual explorations. In this conversation, Darshana shares her journey into Human Design, focusing on the unique experiences of Projectors, the mystical aspects of Human Design, and the upcoming 2027 prophecy. She emphasizes the need for individuality and self-recognition in a world filled with external pressures. We hope you enjoy the exploration. To connect with Darshana Matthews: The Tao of Human Design International Human Design School To connect with the hosts visit: Amy Lee, Human Design Analyst & Guide at holohumandesign.com John Cole, Human Design Analyst & Guide at metamorphichumandesign.com For more information about the Human Design Collective and to support our work, please visit: https://humandesigncollective.com/podcast/ For Human Design courses and workshops visit: https://courses.humandesigncollective.com Human Design Collective Podcast music "Stars of the Unexpected" by Meg Ruby and Anders Parker. For more information visit: megruby.com andersparker.com

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1990s, India's mediascape saw the efflorescence of edgy soft-porn films in the Malayalam-speaking state of Kerala. In Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (U California Press, 2024), Darshana Sreedhar Mini examines the local and transnational influences that shaped Malayalam soft-porn cinema—such as vernacular pulp fiction, illustrated erotic tales, and American exploitation cinema—and maps the genre's circulation among blue-collar workers of the Indian diaspora in the Middle East, where pirated versions circulate alongside low-budget Bangladeshi films and Pakistani mujra dance films as South Asian pornography. Through a mix of archival and ethnographic research, Mini also explores the soft-porn industry's utilization of gendered labor and trust-based arrangements, as well as how actresses and production personnel who are marked by their involvement with a taboo form negotiate their social lives. By locating the tense negotiations between sexuality, import policy, and censorship in contemporary India, this study offers a model for understanding film genres outside of screen space, emphasizing that they constitute not just industrial formations but entire fields of social relations and gendered imaginaries. Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She did her PhD from the University of Southern California. Her teaching and research lie at the intersection of gender, sexuality, transnational media, migrant media and screen cultures of South Asia. She is the co-editor of South Asian Pornographies: Vernacular Formations of the Permissible and the Obscene (Routledge, 2024). Priyam Sinha recently graduated with a PhD from the South Asian Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore. Her interdisciplinary academic interests lie at the intersection of film studies, disability studies, production cultures, affect studies, anthropology of the body, creative media industries and cultural studies. She can be reached at https://twitter.com/PriyamSinha Khadeeja Amenda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication and New Media, National University of Singapore, Singapore. She can be reached at khadeejaamenda@u.nus.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Welcome to my edgiest interview yet! A conversation with Darshana Avila, an “erotic wholeness” coach.I began working with Darshana in 2021 as the stress of the pandemic amplified a need to examine old programming around sex and reclaim more of myself.In this episode On Sexual Healing and Reclaiming Your Erotic Self we explore Darshana's one-of-kind work and my learnings from it over several years including:One simple question that can change your whole life along with your sex lifeHow to love ourselves into wholeness and access our highest wisdomWhy safe, shame-free spaces are needed for the unfolding of our erotic selvesHow we grow our capacity for pleasure in all of our lives✨For more true stories, practical wisdom, and contemplations on speaking your truth, showing up and being seen in your life, and your soul-driven work, I welcome you to my email list. Click here to sign up.

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About Darshana Bhalla, Founder & CEO, D'Artist Talent Ventures:Darshana Bhalla is an innovative and thoroughbred entrepreneur and leader for over 20 years in the media and entertainment industry. She has the ability and vision to envisage future trends and innovations, a creative entrepreneur with an acute sense of business. Darshana's experience varies from starting her own company at the age of 28 and partnering with India's largest homegrown communication conglomerate Madison Communications  (advertising veteran Sam Balsara's company) to forming a company called Madison and  Teamwork's Entertainment Solutions (MATES). She started the Entertainment vertical and was a pioneer in branded content, celebrity management, and solutions for over 18 years. Her work has won her several accolades at prestigious Advertising Events like Abby's and EMVIES  for Creative and Media innovations. She successfully ran MATES for 13 + years. In 2018, she decided to move on from MATES and look at the media, entertainment, and sports industry through the lens of a new media landscape of deeper associations with Creators, Digital Platforms,  Intellectual Properties, Branded Content, Celebrity Solutions, and Sponsorships. Her revenue-focused, stoic, and creative vision-led business plan, along with an extremely high network in the media and entertainment industry led to investments from TTS: IO (Rana Kapoor's Family office) to form DO IT Talent Ventures.  In 2020, as an entrepreneur, Darshana faced and rose above an extremely difficult phase of entrepreneurship which is the sudden truncation of the association with TTS: IO, along with the global crises of the pandemic. However, as a leader, she withheld the business and social exigencies and came out even stronger within a year to bring back the business to normalcy.  During this phase, with a lot of difficulty, she exited the partnership with TTS: IO and started her own venture D'Artist Talent Ventures. Not only did she retain the team, but also brought back the business to normalcy within a year, despite the ongoing pandemic.  D'Artist Talent  Ventures continues to grow at a healthy rate and expand its horizon to the ambitious objectives set out in the space of Entertainment and Sports. Darshana with her experience of managing the business, and being on both sides of IP ownership has an in-depth understanding of Media Properties and their P&L.

In this awe-inspiring chapter 11, Arjuna is granted a divine revelation of the cosmic form, a vision that transcends ordinary perception and unfolds the infinite dimensions of existence. Viswaroopa Darshana Yoga is a profound encounter with the cosmic reality, an unveiling of the divine grandeur that encompasses the entire universe. Chapter 11 begins with Arjuna expressing his desire to witness the divine form. In response, Lord Krishna graciously reveals his cosmic form, inviting Arjuna to behold the wonders of the universe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nilnia/support

This episode is all about fingering and hand sex on orifices - specifically pussies and assholes. Repeat guest Darshana Avila teaches us all about how to use your hands on all the holes for more pleasure (and even better orgasms). About our guest: Darshana is nurturing a culture of Erotic Wholeness. Many know her from her groundbreaking work on Netflix's Sex, Love & goop where she shared her trauma-informed, nature-based, justice-oriented approach to somatic sex and intimacy education. In her private practice and group journeys she supports people to embrace their erotic nature and thrive in their lives and relationships. To learn more visit darshanaavila.com Join us April 24th-29th, 2024 for The Shameless Sex Retreat: Unleash Your Shameless Self - in Tulum! Spaces are limited to reserve your spot ASAP here Order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com and get free access to our online workshop How to Pamper Your Partner for every book preorder (offer/workshop is exclusive to preorders). Other links: Become a stress-free top-notch chef this holiday season and get FREE breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/chipanddipfree Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS10 on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get 10% off while mastering the art of pleasure at  OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com. And get 20% off rechargeable sex toys during January 2024 with code RECHARGE2024

For the 142nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes erotic wholeness coach and sex therapist Darshana Avila — for one of Courtney's favorite interviews of the year. You may have seen Darshana's work on the Netflix series Sex, Love & Goop! If you've seen the show, you already know that she's something of an orgasm whisperer. In this episode, Darshana shares her journey from personal exploration to becoming an erotic wholeness coach and sex therapist. She also explains what erotic wholeness is, the deep layers of tantra that explore “how to human,” how she maintains boundaries with her clients with all that intimacy in the room, what goes on inside her membership community Erotic Explorers Collective, and so much more. For more from today's guest, Darshana Avila: Check out Darshana's links linktr.ee/eroticwholeness Follow Darshana on Instagram @darshana_avila Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darshana Khiani returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Building A Dream. Darshana tells us this book is an unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made their own place to play. In Thailand's Phang Nga Bay, atop a network of stilts, floats the village of Koh Panyee—where a group of boys loved soccer but had nowhere to practice. Where could they find space to dribble, juggle, shoot, and score? The boys looked out at the water and started gathering tools. Even while their neighbors laughed, they sawed wood, hammered nails, and tied barrels together. The team worked for weeks to build Koh Panyee's first floating field—a place to practice, and a place to transform their community. With engaging soccer scenes and atmospheric images of southern Thailand, this inspiring book follows a group of boys who became a team long before they had jerseys or even a field. Plank by plank, they built their dream. Click here to visit Darshana's website - https://darshanakhiani.com/books/building-a-dream/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Darshana Shetty, VP, Head of Product, Truv Topics of Discussion: 1:27 - Darshana, thank you for joining us, tell us a little about your background and how you got started at Truv. 3:22 - What are some of the use-cases that Truv solves for? 4:52 - 2023 is the most challenging year lenders have had for some time. How is Truv working with customers to meet the challenges of tyouoday's market? 8:22 - How does Truv set themselves apart from their competitors? 9:32 - Why does Truv choose to support an organization like ours? To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!

Surabhi Veitch interviews board-certified pelvic physical therapist Dr. Darshana Naik about vaginismus, religion, shame and how to overcome painful sex.We discuss:—Meeting Patients in the Middle—Painful Intimacy—Sexual Shame and how it influences Vaginismus—Painful Sex—Religion & Sex—Psychology of Painful Sex—Pleasure Matters—Girlfriend's Guide to Pain Free Sex—Growing Your Small Business.Dr. Darshana Naik BioDr. Darshana Naik is a pelvic physiotherapist who has a passion for helping busy women with a variety of issues such as sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain and pregnancy aches. Listen to this week's episode as Dr. Naik talks about the cultural barriers around pleasure and sex and the importance of getting helpful with vaginismus or painful sex. .Connect with Dr Darshana & Important Links:—Follow Dr Darshana on Instagram , YouTube or TikTok @pelvicptgyan—https://drdarshanapelvicpt.com—Buy Dr. Darshana's book Girlfriend's Guide to Pain Free Sex on Amazon—Text PSA 33777 for free guide: pelvic PSA.Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Darshana Khiani is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook I Am An American. Darshana is an author, engineer, and advocate for South Asian children's literature. She is infinitely curious about the world and enjoys sharing her findings with young readers. If she can make a child laugh even better. Her latest #ChildrensBook I Am An American is  a breathtaking, eye-opening look at the patchwork of cultures that make up the United States and the many ways we define what it means to be an American. Click here to visit Darshana's website - https://darshanakhiani.com/books/im-an-american/  Click here to visit our webiste - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Today is Ganga dussehra (when Ganga descended on this earth to sustain, purify and bless all of humanity). Ganga is not an ordinary river. She is Devi. We understand her greatness through the vision of Adi Shankaracharya through his composition, Ganga Stotram. In 'seeing' what Adi Shankaracharya 'saw' and praised of Mother Ganga, we stand purified and blessed. The episode includes the story of why Ganga descended on earth and the meaning of the opening verses of the stotram and it was recorded on her holy banks in Rishikesh. Also, if you have some Gangajal at home, do sprinkle a few drops on your head and allow yourself to be blessed. Jai Jai Gange Har Har Gange For the full explanation of the stotram, the video is here - The Glory of Ganga - - https://youtu.be/c-sYIBBKI6Q To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

It can all be confusing. What does the Shaastra reveal about Brahman, Ishvara and Devatas ? Knowing this can direct our worship and our enquiry as well. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

To control/master the mind, we have to know what the mind's functions are and the ways of the mind. What is the imagery of the chariot from Kathopanishad which can guide us?. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

As long as we live, conflicts arising from differences in opinions, views and perspectives cannot be avoided. Then, how can we apply karma yoga in these challenging situations? We first identify whether our approach to resolving conflicts is aggressive, assertive, passive, passive-aggressive or collaborative and then work to apply the most appropriate approach. Our karma grows in kaushalam, competent karma offered unto Bhagavan and we are better able to accept people and situations. We fight. We learn. We grow. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

Darshana Khiani shares I'm an American, a beautifully depicted, thought-provoking look at the many ways we define what it means to be an American. BOOK DESCRIPTION: I'm an American by Darshana Khiani; illustrated by Laura Freeman Page Length: 48 pages Ages 4to 8, Grades P to 3   I'm an American by Darshana Khiani; illustrated by Laura Freeman   What does it mean to be American?   A classroom of children across many races, cultures, and origins explores the concept of Americanness as they each share bits of their family history and how their past has shaped their own personal American experience. Whether as new immigrants, or those whose family came to this country generations ago, or other scenarios, these children's stories show some of the broad range of cultures and values that form the history and identity of our nation.   A beautifully depicted, thought-provoking look at the vast expanse of cultures that exists in America, the values that bring us together as one people despite our differences, and the many ways we define what it means to be an American. NOTABLE QUOTES:   (7:01) “This book, honestly, I think it's for ages eight to a hundred. I think it's a conversation starter. What does it mean to be an American?”   (8:32) “There's a term that I learned and I hope we hear it more in the media. It's called “representational belonging”. And it's about when you see yourself in history, it makes you feel that, “Oh my God, I'm an American, too. I belong here.” Right? “I'm not just that immigrant or part of that immigrant family that came post 1965.”   (8:59) “I'm hoping it can open up discussion about what are the challenges we have of living up to our American values, cause we certainly have plenty. And where have we succeeded as a nation and where do we still have work to do?”  (11:23) “And I also wonder if it's the fear of the unknown, right? Because we understand ourselves and so if we see people talking and we don't understand what they're saying, then, you know, we might worry, “Oh, are they talking about us? What do they think about?” You know, it's just that fear of the unknown.” (12:29) “Being in the writing world has allowed me to diversify and to learn. I've learned about so much about other cultures by being a writer because I just have the ability to come into contact with more people. So, I personally am grateful of how it has changed my life by being a writer. (13:27) “I'm hoping now we're at a time where we can really broaden our definition of American. Obviously, we can't get away from the colonial history and our foundings, but I think as we talk about the other groups  and their achievements during those times, which were, you know, in the 1800s or in the early 1900s where there's just so much focus on white history. And if we talk about the accomplishments and the contributions of these other people, I think that will then help ingrain into kids from an early time that America was diverse from the beginning.” (22:01) “No group of people, you know, ethnicity or religion or class, is a monolith. And to truly learn about anyone, you have to dig deeper. So like, if you see something that's interesting, don't assume that that represents the kid next to you that might be from that culture, because it may, but most likely it may not.  So it's always best to go into a conversation about something with an open mind and rather than assumption.”  (21:08) “No matter your skin color, religion, ethnicity, or even your citizenship, if you feel America is your home, then you are American. And for those of you who have a stronger connection to another country and don't consider yourself American, that's okay too. You still belong and are welcome here.” ADDITIONAL LINKS: Darshana Khiani Website - darshanakhiani.com South Asian Kidlit Newsletter - darshanakhiani.com/southasiankidlit Purchase the Book - I'm an American TALK ABOUT THE EPISODE: Who do you consider an American? What qualities, characteristics, or qualifications do you think one must possess in order to be considered an American? What is a part of your identity for which you feel pride? This could be literally anything from the place where you live to a skill you have or an identifying feature. Anything at all. What makes you proud about this part of yourself? Is it something you've shared with others? What does it feel like to share something about your identity with someone who is different from you? Have you ever felt like a part of your identity has kept you out of being included? If so, in what way? Have you ever felt like a part of your identity was the very reason for being included? If so, what was that experience like for you? Name three ways that our differences can actually make us stronger together.  CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children's Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at matthewmakespods@gmail.com.    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/).    Our music is by Podington Bear.    Podcast hosting by Libsyn.    You can support the show and buy me a coffee at www.matthewcwinner.com.   We are a proud member of Kids Listen, the best place to discover the best in kids podcasts. Learn more at kidslisten.org.   Fellow teachers and librarians, want a way to explore building a stronger culture of reading in our communities? In The Reading Culture podcast, Beanstack co-founder Jordan Bookey hosts conversations that dive into beloved authors' personal journeys and insights into motivating young people to read. And I am a big fan! Check out the Reading Culture Podcast with Jordan Bookey, from Beanstack. Available wherever podcasts are found. 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Runaanubanda is unique to the Vedic tradition because it considers connections with different beings across lifetimes. Runam/Rnam, debt is based on the principle of reciprocity – a mutual give and take. If I have taken more than I have given, I incur a debt and have to pay back to that person. If I have given more than I have taken, then that person has to pay back his/her debt to me. How does runaanubanda affect me and how can I be free from it? To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

When we enter a lit room, we see the many objects that are around. One thing that most of us miss is the 'light' in which one sees all the objects. The living teaching tradition of Advaita Vedanta is lit up by the the bhashyas, commentaries of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. We see the important features of the bhashya which make it the light that lights up our lives and in so doing, offer our respects to him, on his jayanti. We celebrate Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti on 25th April, 2023, more than 1200 years later by graciously receiving his legacy and sharing it. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

When Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya chants words they become luminous jewels (ratnam). More so when the jewels are in praise of Bhagavan Ganesha and his powers. As Ganesha raises his palm to offer blessings, we understand and receive with open arms. To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Do check out our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

Many spiritual-but-not-religious people say that they believe in 'laws of nature'. Then, who put the 'laws of nature' together? They will shrug and say, laws of nature were not made by any person or entity. This stubborn insistence of using the term ‘laws of nature' is a remnant of the 17th century and emerged in opposition to the church. We understand its background and spare a thought for the intelligent being and material that pervades the 'laws of nature' - Bhagavan To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverAtma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoveratma Twitter - https://twitter.com/discoveratma To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

Hanuman Chalisa, sung by millions of Hindus worldwide is s super powerful stotra in praise of Hanuman - his glories, the ways in which he served Bhagavan Sri Rama and the blessings he gives the devotees. Authored by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century it is a part of the Ramacharitmanas in Avadhi language. The greatest devotee of Bhagavan Sri Rama, Hanuman blesses us with his bhakti and shakti. After you listen to this episode or next when you sing Hanuman Chalisa you will feel his presence (if you haven't already). Jai Shri Rama! To read the podcast transcript/ article- https://discoveratma.com/category/podcast/ Last call for Dhyaanam - Meditation and the Meditator, An experiential new course on Meditation that will help you learn 6 types of meditations and most importantly help you to transform your relationship with the mind making you happier, focused and contemplative.  Course for Spring Quarter especially for people in the US and Europe, 10 am EST, 9th April - 25th June 2023. Details - https://www.hua.edu/product/dhyaanam-meditation-and-the-meditator/ Our April 2023 Aarsha Vidya Bharati newsletter - The blessing of darshana l Dhyaanam course l Adi Sankaracharya Jayanti celebration l SHINE teacher training l Darshana l Value of Values and much more ! - https://mailchi.mp/0e1299422885/aarsha-vidya-bharati-apr2023 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the river of wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, author and Hindu monk. To connect and learn Vedanta - www.discoveratma.com

Welcome back to the Bhagwat Gita podcast! In this episode, we will explore the eleventh chapter of the Gita, titled "Vishwaroopa Darshana Yoga - The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form". This chapter is one of the most iconic and dramatic chapters of the Gita, as Lord Krishna reveals his divine form to Arjuna, displaying the entirety of the universe within himself. Arjuna is filled with awe and wonder at the sight and Lord Krishna teaches him the deeper meaning behind the visions. Through this vision, Lord Krishna teaches the importance of seeing the divine in all aspects of life and realizing that the divine encompasses all creation. The chapter also explores the importance of surrender and devotion in achieving true spiritual realization. Join us as we delve into the profound teachings of this chapter, and discover how they can help us cultivate a deeper sense of spiritual awareness and connection with the divine. By embracing the principles of Vishwaroopa Darshana Yoga, we can learn to see the beauty and divinity in all aspects of life, and ultimately realize our oneness with the universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Julie and Casey sit down with Erotic Wholeness coach Darshana Avila to discuss pleasure as a nutrient, a “more than sexy” definition of erotic, the importance of self- AND community care, and the ultimate cure for burnout. Along the way, we get into why the Powers That Be don't want us to be embodied — and how staying connected to and feeling pleasure in your body may be one of the most powerful ways we can disrupt oppressive systems.   Check out our brand new VVT Workbooks! The POWER/PLAY Communication Manifesto and How to Rehearse guide can be found here.   TOP TAKEAWAYS: “Erotic” as Darshana defines it is encompassing of sexuality, but so much more: our bodies as sensors, our world as full of sensory experiences, and our creativity and life force and desire and connection. “Wholeness” is about the work of knowing, exploring, and integrating all of our humanity. The body / brain disconnect is systemic — we're told that we ARE our brains, our productivity, our striving, etc, and that our bodies are only for utilitarian purposes. The principle weapon of systems of oppression is disconnect from the body. When we disconnect from the body, we disconnect from pleasure, and pleasure is an essential nutrient. The “cure” for burnout is about building up resources in and for your nervous system — and that requires, once again, turning toward our bodies. While our nervous system is definitely a “brain thing”, our entire bodies are enervated by this system. It also requires turning toward our communities and relationships . . . this is something we simply can't do for ourselves.  LESSON: How (and why) to find pleasure in creating sound with your voice.   Darshana Avila is nurturing a culture of Erotic Wholeness.  As an internationally recognized speaker, coach and facilitator, Darshana supports women and couples in exploring and reshaping their relationships to intimacy, sex and eroticism. She created the Map to Erotic Wholeness to weave together a somatic, justice-oriented and relational style of guidance, rooted in nature-based and trauma-informed wisdom. Erotic Wholeness is a path to personal liberation in service to our collective sexual liberation.  Darshana believes “we are erotic by nature.” Known for her grounded, candid and loving approach, Darshana meets people in some of the most tender parts of themselves. Her methods breakdown barriers, unlock a greater authenticity and enjoyment and provide a pathway to realize your innate erotic power.  Combining the laboratory of her own life with extensive study and a decade of profound private practice experience, Darshana is dedicated to changing the way we talk, think, and act when it comes to sex and eroticism.  Darshana has been interviewed by several groundbreaking podcasts, and can often be found sharing the stage with other experts and influencers on IG Live. In October 2021, she was featured on the Netflix Series: Sex, Love & goop. 

“I gave you the benediction that I would take birth as your son three times. The first time I was known as Prishnigarbha, born of Prishni and Sutapa, the next birth I was Upendra born of Aditi and Kashyapa, and now for the third time I am born as Krishna from you, Devaki and Vasudeva. I appeared in this Vishnu form just to convince you that I am the same Supreme Personality of Godhead again taken birth.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 1, Ch 3) 

Ranju Darshana is a youth activist and an independent candidate for the upcoming elections from Kathmandu Constituency - 5. Sobita Gautam is an activist and a candidate from Kathmandu Constituency - 2 affiliated with Rastriya Swatantra Party. Ranju Darshana and Sobita Gautam, candidates of the upcoming general elections joined us for this episode of On Air where we talk about each of their agendas, youth in politics, and many other interesting topics. Ranju Darshana and Sobita Gautam came by to discuss Nepali politics.

https://www.patreon.com/datameshradio (Data Mesh Radio Patreon) - get access to interviews well before they are released Episode list and links to all available episode transcripts (most interviews from #32 on) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZmCIinVgIm0xjIVFpL9jMtCiOlBQ7LbvLmtmb0FKcQc/edit?usp=sharing (here) Provided as a free resource by DataStax https://www.datastax.com/products/datastax-astra?utm_source=DataMeshRadio (AstraDB); George Trujillo's contact info: email (george.trujillo@datastax.com) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetrujillo/ (LinkedIn) Transcript for this episode (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MHCMG57ZaQsn436xVfqaXO73sOiS05ASvPmnjkqs5zU/edit?usp=sharing (link)) provided by Starburst. See their Data Mesh Summit recordings https://www.starburst.io/learn/events-webinars/datanova-on-demand/?utm_campaign=starburst-brand&utm_medium=outbound&utm_source=&utm_type=&utm_content=dmradiodnvid&utm_term= (here) and their great data mesh resource center https://www.starburst.io/info/distributed-data-mesh-resource-center/?utm_campaign=starburst-brand&utm_medium=outbound&utm_source=&utm_type=&utm_content=dmradiodmcenter&utm_term= (here). You can download their Data Mesh for Dummies e-book (info gated) https://starburst.io/info/data-mesh-for-dummies/?utm_campaign=starburst-brand&utm_medium=outbound&utm_source=&utm_type=&utm_content=dmradiodnvid&utm_term= (here). Darshana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshana-thakker/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshana-thakker/) In this episode, Scott interviewed Darshana Thakker, Architecture Director at BCG Platinion. Some key takeaways/thoughts from Darshana's point of view: Data can be the enabler to achieving your business goals but only if you actually tie your data work to your business strategy and goals. Speaking data jargon when talking to the business stakeholders makes it hard to actually communicate. Focus on speaking to business outcomes and business value. When selecting your first use case(s) for data mesh, evaluate domains on four different metrics: business value, capabilities, eagerness, and feasibility. There isn't a golden formula but it's likely some domains/use cases will rise to the top pretty quickly. Look to - as best as you can - quantify the incremental business value from something like data mesh. That can be at the micro level - the single use case - or the macro level. But getting specific instead of "let's be data-driven" will lead to better buy-in and partnering with the business side. You need to prepare to evolve your architecture. You can't have things set in stone. But you also can't just throw things against the wall and see what sticks. You need a balance between overly rigid and overly flexible. If your centralized data function isn't a bottleneck, isn't the cause of your data challenges, data mesh probably isn't right for your organization - or at least it doesn't directly address your challenges. Time between identifying useful data and making it reliably available is a good place to look to measure if the centralized team is your bottleneck. A good buy-in driving question for data mesh - or any data initiative - is "what's the cost of doing nothing?" Will you miss opportunities? Lose market share? How much are you "paying" on your existing tech debt? If we don't move, what is the cost to our future business prospects? When looking at buy-in, you need to drive from the top down - so you can actually make necessary large-scale org-wide changes - and bottom up - so you are working well with the people doing the actual implementations. Data mesh feels a lot like the Agile movement in that people expect it to be a silver bullet instead of a framework for thinking - and re-thinking - about how you approach your work. As also recommended by previous guests, look to a vertical thin slice for your data mesh MVP. Make sure you include all necessary...

I am very excited to be joined by Darshana Avila, one of the stars of the recent Netflixs hit show, Sex, Love & Goop. Darshana shares about Erotic Wholeness, her holistic approach to somatic sex and intimacy coaching which focuses on inviting more pleasure, ease and connection into your body, your relationships and your whole life. We covered a range of juicy topics including what happens in a Sexological Bodywork session, how to change sexual habits in intimate relationships with some specific guidance for men, how to explore the range of erotic expressions available to you, all about the The Erotic Blueprints Quiz and why you should take this quiz, why erotic exploration is radical activism, ways to connect to your erotism on your own and/or with a partner, how to find more ease and joy in your body. Darshana shares: What Erotic Wholeness is  Her definition of erotic and the difference between sexual and the erotic  What happens in a Sexological Bodywork session How to change sexual habits in intimate relationships with some specific guidance for men   How to explore the range of erotic expressions available to you  The Erotic Blueprints Quiz - what the blueprints are and why you should take this quiz  How you can track what ‘lights you up' day to day and why this is important  What a 'sense walk' is  How to find more ease and joy in your body  Why erotic exploration is radical activism Ways to connect to your erotism on your own and/or with a partner  Darshana Avila is nurturing a culture of Erotic Wholeness. As an internationally recognized speaker, coach and facilitator, Darshana supports women and couples in exploring and reshaping their relationships to intimacy, sex and eroticism. She created the Map of Erotic Wholeness as a path to personal liberation in service to our collective sexual liberation and is known by many for her contributions to Netflix's groundbreaking series Sex, Love & goop.  Darshana believes “we are erotic by nature,” and is dedicated to helping people feel truly at home in their bodies, at ease with their sexuality and in alignment with their hearts. Her unique style of somatic sex and intimacy coaching weaves together a trauma-informed, nature-based, justice-oriented approach, inviting more presence, pleasure and passion into the lives and relationships of those she guides.  RESOURCES FROM DARSHANA Touch Yourself: An Inspiration Guide to Mindful Masturbation Meditation https://www.darshanaavila.com/ebook (https://www.darshanaavila.com/ebook) Website https://www.darshanaavila.com (https://www.darshanaavila.com) Instagram @eroticwholeness Book recommendations: The Erotic Mind by Jack Morin Coming Together by Celeste and Danielle RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q...

In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Darshana Zaveri discuss why their fund focuses on Medtech, current state of the economy and how that is affecting raising capital, where they invest, how they invest, stage and so much more. Darshana Zaveri LinkedIn Catalyst Health Ventures Website Project Medtech Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn

Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian whose books have been major bestsellers, praised by Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama. Harari not only offers a sweeping chronicle of the human past, but makes confident predictions about the human future. His visions of a future in which technology creates godlike humans has turned him into a kind of prophet, especially in Silicon Valley, though Harari insists he is a mere objective chronicler. Darshana Narayanan is a neuroscientist and journalist whose Current Affairs article "The Dangerous Populist Science of Yuval Noah Harari," available in our March-April 2022 issue, shows that Harari's claim to broad-ranging expertise is dubious and the stories he tell often lack sufficient factual foundation. Narayanan argues that belief in these unsupported prophecies is dangerous and experts need to do a better job of spreading the true findings of their academic fields so that populist pseudoscientists don't become our go-to explainers of reality. Today, Darshana joins to discuss her article and Harari's work. We talk about:Why deterministic visions of the human future are both wrong and harmful, because they inhibit our sense of the possibleHow many of Harari's statements become meaningless upon scrutiny, such has the idea that lions are more "self-confident" than humansThe comparison between Harari and Jordan Peterson, both of whom fill a void where a true culture of public intellectualism should be (the Jordan Peterson article can be read here)How experts are strangely resistant to critiquing and engaging with "popular" books, meaning those books don't get rigorously fact-checked or refutedThe Sapiens diagram explaining the "economic history of the world" that Nathan makes fun of during this episode looks like this: 

The Strategic Importance of the Indo-PacificSpanning from East Africa to the West Coast of the United States, the Indo-Pacific is a large and complex region encompassing two oceans and countless islands and maritime powers. In this episode of the China in the World podcast, Paul Haenle speaks with Darshana Baruah about maritime security in Asia as well as recent developments in the Indo-Pacific. Having both recently participated in the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Paul and Darshana discuss key takeaways from Asia's premier security summit. Darshana also shares her perspectives on shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Islands as well as new trends in India's foreign policy.Darshana M. Baruah is a fellow with the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace where she leads the Indian Ocean Initiative. Her primary research focuses on maritime security in Asia and the role of the Indian Navy in a new security architecture. Darshana's research on the Indian Ocean can be found here: https://carnegieendowment.org/publications/interactive/indian-ocean-map.

There's no sex like slow sex!  In this episode of the Devotional Anarchy podcast Darshana Avila of Erotic Wholeness shares the skills that are required to create space for a deeply satisfying and connected sexual connection.  Known for her appearance in Netflix's Sex, Love and Goop, Darshana is an internationally recognized speaker coach and facilitator who supports women and couples and exploring and reshaping their relationships to intimacy sex and eroticism. Darshana created the map of erotic wholeness as a path to personal liberation in service to collective sexual liberation. Her unique style of somatic sex and intimacy coaching weave together a trauma-informed, nature-based, justice-oriented approach inviting more presence, pleasure and passion into the lives and relationships of the people that she guides. In this episode we dive into the importance of slowing down in order to be present with all that is and connection to needs, desires, and boundaries as providing a basis of safety from which to explore freely. One of the juiciest parts of this episode is when we get into the intersection of sex, somatics, and social justice! Access Touch Yourself: An Inspiration Guide to Mindful Masturbation Meditation for free on Darshana's website:  https://www.darshanaavila.com   Follow Darshana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eroticwholeness/   Access DEVOTION: Somatic intimacy alchemy for queer and kinky individuals and couples committed to their inner work.  https://ishavela.com/devotion/   Book a free, 30-minute curiosity call with me: https://revolutionaryrompereglas.as.me/curiosity     See what's inside the (R)evolutionary Rompereglas online somatic healing collective! https://community.revolutionaryrompereglas.com   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revolutionary.rompereglas

One of the hottest topics affecting many school districts across the country is a sweeping trend of implementing DEI into the staff development and training rigor for teachers that, in turn, incorporate these concepts into teaching materials and program development. While many parents support the social and moral values that DEI represents, other parents believe such program content is an infringement on their parental rights and that such discussions should be reserved to them. Joining us in this episode is the co-founder and leader of the Eanes for Equity parental group here in Westlake, Darshana Kalikstein. Darshana joins Aaron Silva for a candid and thoughtful discussion on why E4E parents support these initiatives.

Wholeness and feeling at home in our bodies and in resonance with our deepest Self in order to experience pleasure in all aspects of our lives is something we crave deeply. In today's episode I speak with someone who has dedicated her life to helping us achieve just that. Darshana Avila is nurturing a culture of Erotic Wholeness. As an internationally recognized speaker, coach and facilitator, Darshana supports women and couples in exploring and reshaping their relationships to intimacy, sex and eroticism. She created the Map of Erotic Wholeness as a path to personal liberation in service to our collective sexual liberation. In October 2021, she was featured on the Netflix Series: Sex, Love & Goop. Darshana believes “we are erotic by nature,” and is dedicated to helping people feel truly at home in their bodies, at ease with their sexuality and in alignment with their hearts. Her unique style of somatic sex and intimacy coaching weaves together a trauma-informed, nature-based, justice-oriented approach, inviting more presence, pleasure and passion into the lives and relationships of those she guides. In this episode, you will discover: -What erotic wholeness is...03:15 -What eco-sexuality is...05:20 -Practical steps to reconnect with the natural world...09:45 -Making out with flowers: refining our senses & expanding the scope of possibility...15:55 -Culturally sanctioned scripts that limit our sexuality...18:35 -Learn where the disconnect from pleasure stems from...21:30 -We live in bodies that were made to sense...24:05 -Erotic wholeness impacts every part of a life...31:05 -Learn what a session with Darshana is like...34:15 -Learn how partners can learn to have fruitful conversations about sex...39:30 -Advice for those in sexless or unsatisfying sexual relationships...43:40 -Darshana's modalities and bodies of thought that have shaped her...46:10 Resources: https://www.instagram.com/eroticwholeness/ (Darshana's Instagram) Darshana's website

Darshana Avila is a somatic sex and intimacy coach and has created the Map of Erotic Wholeness as a path to personal liberation in service to our collective sexual liberation. Her unique style of somatic sex and intimacy coaching weaves together an integral approach drawing upon trauma-informed, nature-based, and a justice-oriented approach – all of which invites more presence, pleasure, and passion into the lives and relationships of those she guides. Website: darshanaavila.com Instagram: @EroticWholeness  Netflix: Sex, Love and Goop -- Watch the trailer here