Podcasts about Tantra

My vagina does amaaaaaazing things. Sometimes people see me doing phantasmagorical things like: Dead hangs ab exercises, whilst also lifting 11lb. With my vagina Lifting pieces green coconuts, bunches of mangos and Venetian chandeliers. With my vagina. Of course, we want women to realize that the BASELINE is not peeing their pants and vaginas falling onto the floor—yes, vaginal “prolapse” effects 50% of women after childbirth—but that the BASELINE for ALL vaginas, everywhere is to:Shoot ping pong ballsGive hand jobsMake a man orgasm or stop him from orgasming with their flexing power aloneHave ravenous libidosLubricate and ejaculate profusely And be multi-orgasmic If your vagina isn't doing these things, it's under-performing. Beyond the physical, there is also an energetic function to the vagina related to: Femininity Creativity and manifesting abilityHer self-expression in the world How deeply she surrenders to life, her partner and God  In today's episode, we're talking to Well-F**ked All Star Dr. Beth. She's a chiropractor, women's pelvic health specialist and big proponent of the jade yoni egg.  Through using the jade yoni egg, she: Healed her prolapseCleared the residue of suppressed childhood sexual abuseWent from clitoral orgasms to G-Spot, cervical, nipple, anal and of course birth orgasms and squirting on demand Went from chronic yeast infections to never having them againHas sex almost every day, even with 5 kids and still breastfeeding her youngestHad an orgasmic free birth at home. Look ma! No doctors or midwives!She and her husband use their sex life to attract and manifest things in their lives Vaginal Kung Fu is open for registration NOW and it closes January 30th at midnight PST. In the salon, you'll become a maestro of all things vaginal and sexual. You'll learn: My step-by-step guided vaginal weight lifting routine Yoni massage to de-numb and activate your vagina Quantum techniques to clear your blocks and illuminate your sexual shadowBreast massage techniques to tone, lift and enlarge the breasts Natural birth control and detoxing off The Pill How to make menstruation and menopause the energizing and rejuvenating portals they were meant to be  How to give a vaginal handjob How to use your sexual energy to heal yourself, including my sex position mood guide. Signup now! Vaginal Kung Fu. 

What does Tantra really look like in practice? Whether its "right" hand path Tantra or the so-called "left" hand path, Tantra is essentially a form of Deity Yoga, that is, an ongoing practice of cultivating a deep, personal, devotional relationship to a Deity. Importantly, the "deity" is a particular reading on the one, Absolute Reality. We call the deity an Ishta, the "Chosen Ideal." Since we are all of us unique, the way we are each of us going to understand the Absolute Reality, the way we will come to It and the way we will express It is necessarily going to be different & unique to us and our qualities, competency & proclivity. As such, while Tantra is essentially deity yoga, it is also a tradition that maximally offers innumerable deities, paths, lineages, rituals & practices so that no one is excluded and that everyone, whatever they're individual spiritual tastes may be, can find a practice (i.e choose an ishta, a deity) that most resonates with them, most inspires them and is most able to spiritually nourish them! We discuss how the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra and the various sahasranāma stotrams make a case for the illimitable and infinitely, maximally variegated nature of Reality, which the Tāntrik tradition tries to reflect by offering diverse deities, paths, lineages, rituals & practices all along the spectrum from "right" (orthodox) to "left" (transgressive). Mainly, we contemplate how Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda & Swami Brahmananda reflect the above ideals in their lives and teachings as part of our Swami Brahmananda Jayanti celebration! Jai Guru Maharajji Ki Jai! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Since we are in the lineage of Sri Ramakrishna and since you will be interacting with his life and teachings quite a bit in our community, it's important at this point to say that no one interpretation of Sri Ramakrishna and of his lineage can ever be absolute or definitive.A lot of what you will hear us say about Sri Ramakrishna might be markedly different from what some other places that represent Sri Ramakrishna are saying and that's just fine and as it should be to show the many colors of the infinitely rich and illimitable Reality called God! But if we don't point out now how our take on Thakur (which is what we lovingly and affectionately call Sri Ramakrishna) differs from others', you're likely going to feel a little confused when you visit some of the other lineage holders and centers associated to him, which I always encourage you to do to get a more well-rounded take! Here is a series of talks on a few central themes worth revisiting from time to time to marinate your mind in the View (darśana) and orient yourself to the tradition (sampradāya), lineage (paramparā) and practice (sādhanā). They are presented here in an order that made sense to me, but you can watch whichever talks whenever and it whatever order, as you like! Just click the links to be redirected to the talk: i. What is Śākta Tantra?ii.​​How To Be Blissful & In Love | My Reading on Ramakrishnaiii.Śrī Rāmakrishna & The Whole Spectrum of Tantraiv.The Best Tāntrik Philosophy | & How Pūjā Worksv. And now here is this talk walking us through how to dive in and get started! You'll find all of these in order + a bunch of other resources in our How To Practice Tantra playlist here. And here's our playlist of classes on How To Perform Tāntrik Pūjā Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

What can emerging technologies reveal about the nature of mind, consciousness, and awakening—and where do their limits lie?In this forward-looking conversation, Hareesh is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Ruben Laukkonen to explore the meeting points of classical Tantra, neuroscience, and artificial general intelligence. Drawing on both scientific models and contemplative insight, they reflect on how perception is constructed, how awareness recognizes itself, and what developments in AI can—and cannot—tell us about consciousness. The dialogue also touches on the “alignment problem”: how increasingly powerful intelligences might be guided toward care and human flourishing, rather than harm. Rather than offering definitive answers, the conversation opens a space for careful inquiry, humility, and wonder, inviting listeners to consider how ancient wisdom and modern science might inform one another without reductionism or hype.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar.Find more about Ruben at https://rubenlaukkonen.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're joined by Casaundra Hope, a certified sexologist, tantra practitioner, and professional Dominatrix. With over 2 decades of experience, she helps individuals and couples reconnect to their erotic power, deepen intimacy, and dissolve shame through Tantra and BDSM. In this episode, we explore kink beyond the stereotypes — as a language of safety, devotion, polarity, and play. If you've ever felt the spark dim, swallowed a desire you didn't know how to name, or sensed that intimacy could be more alive than what you've been taught... this conversation is for you. Share this with your partner! ❤️‍

Every January, couples feel the pressure to do better… communicate better… fight less… have more sex… be more intentional.But most New Year resolutions don't fail because couples don't care — they fail because they're built on pressure instead of capacity.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we unpack why real relationship change doesn't come from trying harder and what actually creates a lasting reset.This conversation invites couples to move beneath behaviour, habits, and willpower… and into nervous system awareness, embodied truth, and sustainable connection. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy most New Year resolutions are rooted in shame, judgment, and pressure, and why they collapse so quicklyHow ignoring the nervous system sabotages behaviour change, even when intentions are sincereWhy real transformation begins below the surface, not at the level of habits or communication scriptsThe difference between trying harder and building capacity, and why capacity is what relationships actually needHow tantra supports embodied presence instead of self-improvement and why this creates lasting intimacyWhy does one person choosing to go deeper often create safety for the other to follow You don't need a new version of yourself this year.You need more capacity to stay present, regulated, and connected when life gets real.That's the reset relationships actually need. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February and April Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Mariana Fresnedo me contó cómo funciona la energía femenina y la energía masculina más allá del género, qué es en realidad manifestar y porque no tiene NADA que ver con el pensamiento mágico, cómo MANIFESTAR desde el cuerpo y no la mente, porque las emociones guían todas nuestras DECISIONES y porque las mujeres no debemos vivir “bajo control”, porqué la espiritualidad puede ser una forma elegante de disociación y todo lo que aprendió en su último viaje a Bali sobre TANTRA. ¡Cuéntame en los comentarios qué te pareció el episodio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mariana Fresnedo me contó cómo funciona la energía femenina y la energía masculina más allá del género, qué es en realidad manifestar y porque no tiene NADA que ver con el pensamiento mágico, cómo MANIFESTAR desde el cuerpo y no la mente, porque las emociones guían todas nuestras DECISIONES y porque las mujeres no debemos vivir “bajo control”, porqué la espiritualidad puede ser una forma elegante de disociación y todo lo que aprendió en su último viaje a Bali sobre TANTRA. ¡Cuéntame en los comentarios qué te pareció el episodio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 50 years, Sonja hadn't enjoyed sex. She didn't get what the big deal was. But she was hopeful there was one. She took Vaginal Kung Fu and within weeks had an avalanche of orgasms: G-Spot, squirting, cervical, anal, nipple and full-body. Making up for lost time. She proves The Anami Guarantee that EVERYONE CAN. At any age and every stage. In this episode:Waking up and de-numbing the vaginaSexually dead after menopause? Bullshit. Just getting started.What if his cock doesn't reach my cervix? Dick math to the rescue. What is the ideal cock size if women are totally honest? The good stuff is in the vagina. The best stuff is at the cervix.The yoni egg becomes your loverHow to f**k the shit out of her if you are less endowed as a man (it's not being “good at cunnilingus”)Two-pump chumps make women hate sex1 in 100,000 people are well-f**kedThe life-changing power of cervical orgasmsChoosing which orgasm you need based on your emotions and what needs healingVAGINAL KUNG FU: Doors close January 30th midnight PST.In the salon, you'll become a maestro of all things vaginal and sexual. You'll learn:My step-by-step guided vaginal weight lifting routine with the jade yoni egg.Yoni massage to de-numb and activate your vaginaQuantum techniques to clear your blocks and illuminate your sexual shadowBreast massage to tone, lift and enlarge the breastsNatural birth control and detoxing off The PillHow to make menstruation and menopause the energizing and rejuvenating portals they were meant to beHow to give a vaginal handjobHow to use your sexual energy to heal yourself, including my sex position mood guide.

This week, Vee and Elle chat with Mistress Chi, a tantric dominatrix and erotic facilitator who blends sacred sexuality with BDSM and ritual. They explore discovering your inner switch, blending tantra and kink, and how power exchange can become a portal for emotional and erotic transformation. From impact play to pussy-led creativity, this episode is full of insights for anyone curious about kink, tantra, and embodiment.Discover your inner switch: how Mistress Chi tapped in to both sides of herself. (00:00)What is tantra? (06:30)Why is the word sacred so overused? Just say COCK and PUSSY! (07:23)Blending tantra and kink: how do they intersect? (12:32)Transformational Scene: "being a dominatrix is an empathic career." (15:46)Madame O's Showroom: Erika Lust porn is realistic and hot. (20:49)Timid Boys: why Mistress Chi likes them, and why involuntary responses are hot. (25:23)Mistress Chi's First Dominatrix Scene: pushing our own edges, and exploring CBT (cock and ball torture) for the first time. (29:02)Pussy Impact Play: escalating from soft sensation play to using a riding crop on the clit. (34:13)Nipple Impact Play: how nipple sensitivity changes throughout pregnancy and menstrual cycles. (38:42)Write From the Pussy: using your pussy for creative energy. (42:56)Impact Play for Getting Out of Your Head Into Your Body: flogging and spanking. (47:08)Fisting: what the inside of an asshole actually feels like. (49:35)____________________________

When life hits hard, most couples disconnect - not because they don't love each other, but because they don't know how to stay present in the face of shock, stress, or rupture.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we share a raw, real-life moment where everything felt destabilized and how tantra became the bridge that brought them back together instead of pulling them apart.This conversation isn't theoretical.It's lived.It's embodied.And it reveals why this work actually creates lasting change, not by preventing hard moments, but by teaching couples how to return to connection when those moments arrive. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy tantra isn't about staying calm or spiritual… but about learning how to come back when you're activated or overwhelmedHow shock and stress land differently in each partner's nervous system, and why understanding this prevents blame and disconnectionWhat most couples do when life falls apart… and how presence, breath, and containment change the outcome completelyWhy repair doesn't have to be polite or pretty, and how honesty without harm creates real safetyHow delayed trauma shows up days or weeks later, and what allows it to complete instead of getting stuck in the bodyWhy tantra builds capacity for real life, not control over it, and how this deepens trust, intimacy, and erotic connectionWhat it actually means to choose each other again and again… even when everything feels uncertain Tantra works not because life gets easier… But because you learn how to stay connected when it doesn't. And that's the bridge back to each other. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

This episode invites you into a living memoir. Christine Marie Mason sits down with Vonetta E. Taylor (Vonetta Rain)- a revered shaman and healing expert—whose true-life memoir The Shaman's Apprentice traces her journey from a challenging upbringing to an award winning career, through a toxic marriage and spiritual disconnection to profound remembrance of purpose.Guided by a renowned Peruvian shaman, Vonetta steps onto a path of deep healing, ancestral reconciliation, and spiritual initiation. In this episode, she shares how apprenticeship differs from merely “studying” spirituality, what it means to live as an ongoing student of mystery, and how her work now helps others heal from disease, childhood and ancestral trauma, relationship and financial struggles, psycho-somatic disorders, and more.This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen, and to trust that your own path of healing and purpose is already unfolding beneath your feet.In this episode, we cover so many topics, including:Her new bookThe Journey of Self-RealizationCultural and Spiritual Awakening in KenyaThe Difference between Studying Shamanism and Becoming an ApprenticeThe Importance of Presence and the HeartBlack Identity Community and SisterhoodVonetta Taylor's Current Work and Future PlansHelpful links:Vonetta E. Taylor author of The Shaman's Apprentice: A Memoir, available on AmazonJoin upcoming Retreats and Connect with VonettaVitality Reset ProgramTo stay updated for the Upcoming Shamanic Practitioner Certification Course, follow @vonettaetaylor on Instagram and FacebookYour host:NEW Book by Christine: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonEaster Intensive: A Holy Week Journey with Christine Mason and Elizabeth Arolyn Walsh, April 2-5, 2025Bhakti House Immersion with Christine Mason and Adam Bauer, with Special Guests Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis and Peter and Sarah Dawkins on May 17–27, 20262026 Living Tantra Online Course: An Introduction to Tantra, Neo Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, Starts March 10, 2026.Brought to you by Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body Care:Login to the Rosebud Woman WebsiteThe Rosewoman Library: The Embodied Menopause & Intimacy LibraryBody Love Journal: The 9-Week Body Love JournalChristine Marie Mason+1-415-471-7010@christinemariemason@rosebudwomanFounder, Rosebud WomanCo-Founder, Radiant Farms and Sundari GardensHost, The Rose Woman on Love and Liberation: Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | SpotifyNEW BOOK: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonThe Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100, Order in Print or on KindleSubscribe: The Museletter on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Im November 2023 gelingt Ermittlern in Frankreich ein entscheidender Schlag: Gregorian Bivolaru, Gründer der Atman-Bewegung, wird festgenommen. Doch was haben sie konkret gegen ihn in der Hand?

Zu Beginn ihrer Yoga-Reise war Marie auf Sinnsuche. Am Ende wird sie ein sogenanntes tantrisches Ritual mit ihrem Guru vollzogen haben – und sich missbraucht fühlen. Wie konnte es so weit kommen?

I often say that my vagina created my life. I've learned how to tap into the power of my sexual, pro-creative energy and use that to “birth” my life and projects with. And so can you. In this episode: The fastest way to achieve creative geniusWhat it really means and looks like to “magnetize with feminine energy”Using your vagina and sexual flow to manifest in your life “My vagina is my doctor and business advisor” How to do Anami salons as a solo person. People always ask if they need a partner—you don't The best psychedelic trip: vaginal orgasms Well-F**ked All Star Ondrea on the road to surrender and living in feminine energyMy legendary Vaginal Kung Fu Salon is now open for registration. In this 10-week online salon, I've compiled the best of my 30 years of sexual and vaginal experience (!) to take you over the edge into a lifetime of bliss. We cover everything talked about in today's episode, from yoni massage to how to use the jade yoni egg, to activating your feminine energy as the receiver in your life—all of which bring you into your creative genius.You'll learn:How to have a toned, orgasmic and ecstatic vagina;How to channel your sexual energy into creative powerStep-by-step instructions for your vaginal weight lifting practice, thereby putting yourself in the running for the Guinness Record for world's strongest vagina;My guided routine for giving yourself, or having your partner give you, a healing and activating yoni massage.How to give your man a hand job. With your vagina. An essential life skill for all. To signup, go to Vaginal Kung Fu. http://kimanami.com/vaginal-kung-fu

Today on the podcast, Katie unravels the mystery of the feminine and shares how to cultivate self-belonging, inner wisdom and freedom from limitation through the path of Tantra. Stay tuned to the end for a guided tantra meditation that you can use to start practicing tantra today! Ayurveda School has begun, but it's not too late to enroll! Register now to get instant access to our first class. Click here to learn more and enroll today! In this episode about feminine-form tantra meditation, you'll hear: ~ Why the feminine is so hard to define ~ Awakening to your inner wise woman ~ The origins of The Shakti School ~ Root mother medicine ~ The meaning of the word Tantra ~ Moving out of your limitations through tantra meditation ~ What is self-belonging? ~ Four steps to embody feminine-form Tantra ~ Making your everyday life a tantra meditation ~ Why so many people miss the point of Tantra ~ Katie guides you through her daily grounding meditation practice ~ Have questions about Ayurveda School? Click here to book a FREE call with us. Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Get the full show notes here!

So many couples quietly fear that desire is gone for good… that stress, aging, or hormones have somehow ruined intimacy. In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we offer a powerful reframe: desire doesn't die. It goes offline when the body is overwhelmed.They explore how chronic stress, survival mode, and hormonal shifts shut down pleasure… and how safety, slowing down, and emotional repair bring intimacy back online in ways that feel nourishing instead of forced.This episode is for anyone who wants to stop blaming themselves or their partner and start understanding what their body is actually asking for. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy stress is one of the biggest desire killers and how survival mode overrides pleasure, connection, and libidoHow chronic nervous system activation makes intimacy feel like effort instead of restWhy does desire not disappearHow hormonal shifts in midlife alter the rules of intimacy, inviting presence over performanceWhy touch without agenda and connection without pressure are often what reignite desireHow unspoken resentment and lack of repair quietly shut down erotic alivenessDesire isn't broken.Your body is protecting you. And when safety returns, pleasure remembers how to rise again. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

What exactly is Tantra, and how do modern teachings relate to traditions? Which other ideas inform intimacy workshops? Why is there often an emphasis on secrecy and power, and how is this exploited to enable abuse?Tova Olsson is a scholar of religion, as well as a teacher of yoga and Tantra. Our conversation explores these questions, along with many others – particularly the prevalence of what Tova calls “erotic spirituality”, and the extent to which Indian sources inform its practices. We also consider why tantric empowerment involves crossing boundaries, and whether non-duality dissolves accountability.In the process, we talk about scandals in multiple schools – from MISA and its offshoots (discussed in this Observer article and BBC podcast) to Siddha Yoga (the focus of a 1994 New Yorker exposé) and The New Tantra (whose founder features in this clip from Swedish public television).Tova's academic work is available here – including articles on MISA and a Siddha Yoga teacher. She is the author of a book about yoga and Tantra, and teaches online courses at Saraswati Studies, which is also her handle on Instagram.--

Here is a particularly inspired and lively discussion from our Atlanta retreat in which we sketch out the Sāmkhya, Yoga & Śaiva Siddhānta traditions & thus, prepare the foundations for understanding Non-Dual Śaiva/Śākta tantra, in both theory and practice, in a much deeper way.By Ma's grace, this talk turned out to be all at once a good introduction for absolute beginners, a helpful review for intermediate practitioners/students and a subtle, direct path teaching on the higher dimensions of Śrī Vidyā for the seasoned! You can watch the video version here on the Vedanta Atlanta YouTube page, along with the other talks from this retreat!Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Can Astrology Help You Heal After Infidelity? Birth Charts, Moon Signs & Soul Lessons (with Vanya Banks) When betrayal shatters your reality, your brain wants answers: Why did this happen? Why me? What am I supposed to do now? This episode offers a grounded, empowering lens—astrology as an energetic language—to help you understand patterns, rebuild self-trust, and move forward without giving your power away. Lora sits down with professional astrologer Vanya Banks (AstroBloom) for a refreshingly real conversation about what astrology actually is (and what it's not). Together they explore how birth charts can illuminate subconscious patterns, attachment dynamics, nervous system needs, and “soul lessons”—especially in the wake of infidelity or betrayal. You'll hear practical ways to use astrology for self-awareness, healing, ritual, and relationship insight, plus a grounded take on Mercury retrograde that replaces fear with clarity. Top 3 Takeaways Astrology isn't fate—it's insight. It reveals influences, patterns, and possibilities so you can make conscious choices (not excuses). Your Moon sign is a powerful healing tool. It can show how you seek safety, what soothes your nervous system, and where boundaries and self-nurturing matter most—especially after betrayal. Retrogrades are review seasons, not doom seasons. Mercury retrograde is an invitation to reassess communication and alignment—without handing your power over to “pop astrology.” Favorite Quote “Astrology brings the unconscious to the surface—so you can choose consciously instead of calling it fate.” About Vanja Banks Vanja Banks is an Astrologer, Soul Alchemist, and Embodiment Guide who supports women in awakening their soul remembrance, body wisdom, and cosmic magic through the portals of astrology, Tantra, and alchemy. After walking through profound personal losses - including the ending of a 14-year marriage and the dissolution of a life she'd built - Vanja was initiated by grief. What began as heartbreak became a sacred descent into self-remembering. Through astrology's archetypal language and the somatic rituals of Tantra - the sacred art of presence & embodiment - she found a roadmap back to wholeness, learning that grief is not something to “get over,” but a living current that reshapes us into more awake, tender, and embodied versions of ourselves. Today, she guides others through this same alchemy - transforming grief into growth, loss into liberation, and emotion into embodied wisdom. Website:  Astrology Readings | Ritual Tools | Astrobloom Instagram: @astrobloom.ca Astrobloom Podcast: Youtube | Other Platforms Join her newsletter LORA15 for 15% off all readings  LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. 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Look ma! No hormones! These kinds of stories are my favorite. The ones that showcase the direct impact that being well-fucked, awakening your vagina and activating your sexual energy has on your life.Milena had PCOS and was experiencing “peri-menopause” symptoms in her 30s.She was, of course, bombarded with the allopathic narrative of “There is no cure for you. All you can do is learn to manage your symptoms with drugs. Forever.”No thanks. I'll pass on the snake oil.She found my work, and dared to believe that she could heal herself.Or more accurately, that her vagina could heal her.And it did.In this episode:Do shamans have HRT in the jungle?Hot flashes, irritability and sleep disturbances—gone!No more hormones or even herbs—nothing but good fuckingPCOS remedied through using the jade eggFinding your inner sex monster underneath “I'm just one of those people with a low libido. I'm just not that sexual…”Evaporating a UTI instantly with VKF toolsThe life-changing power of vaginal orgasms: G-Spot, squirting and cervicalHow a control freak surrendersSquirting across the bed as #goals. Oh, and squirting is not pee! Just ask anyone who has ever squirted.Lubrication went from Sahara Desert to major waterfalls“We have more sex when we need more money. It always comes.”Time flies during a 3-hour sex dateBreasts increasing more than a cup sizeWeight loss from trauma shedding—literally losing pounds of belly fat overnightOur kids tell us: “You look like two horny teenagers!”My legendary Vaginal Kung Fu Salon opens for registration on January 14th.In this 10-week online salon, I've compiled the best of my 30 years of sexual and vaginal experience (!) to take you over the edge into a lifetime of bliss. We cover everything talked about in this episode, from yoni massage to how to use the jade yoni egg, to activating your feminine energy as the receiver in your life—all of which bring you into your creative genius.You'll learn:How to have a toned, orgasmic and ecstatic vaginaHow to channel your sexual energy into creative powerStep-by-step instructions for your vaginal weight lifting practiceMy guided routine for giving yourself, or having your partner give you, a healing and activating yoni massage.How to give your man a hand job. With your vagina.Go to Vaginal Kung Fu to get on the waitlist and be notified of when we open the doors. In the meantime, you'll receive my free masterclass: Manifest Men, Money and Miracles with Your Vagina. 

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If it feels like you and your partner are stuck in the same argument on repeat… you're not failing at communication.You're touching something deeper.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we unpack why certain fights keep resurfacing in long-term relationships even when the topic changes and what's actually required to interrupt the cycle.They explore how nervous system activation, unmet needs, and missed repair keep couples looping… and how grounding, curiosity, and conscious repair can finally create safety, understanding, and real intimacy.This episode is for couples who are tired of circling the same conflict and ready for a different way forward. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy repeating the same fight isn't about the issue at hand… but about an unmet emotional need underneath itWhat happens in your nervous system when you're triggered, and why logic disappears the moment conflict escalatesHow avoidance, shutdown, and makeup sex delay repair instead of resolving what's actually happeningWhat is the emotional and relational cost of unresolved conflict, and why does resentment build when repair is skippedWhy grounding must come before communication, and what helps you return to your adult self during conflictHow curiosity dissolves blame and opens the door to understanding, safety, and reconnectionWhy repair may be the most important love language couples were never taught You don't keep having the same fight because you're broken.You keep having it because something inside you is asking to be seen, met, and healed, and when that happens, intimacy can finally deepen. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

In this episode of the Healthy Love Healing Podcast, Niajae shares vulnerably about her fears around ruffling feathers when speaking openly about the abuse women have endured and how to recognize misogyny. After a series of difficult dating experiences, she attends a Tantra Speed Dating event that genuinely impressed her, and shares her honest reflections and takeaways from the experience. This episode explores discernment, self-trust, and what it looks like to stay open while honoring your boundaries and values. The Healthy Love Healing Method™ is rooted in cultivating deeper self-love and connection through emotional intelligence, because we are worthy of healthy love. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthylovehealingpodcast Download the Healthy Love Healing App: Available in your app store or visit https://healthylovehealing.com

These past few weeks, we've been discussing some slightly more esoteric ideas including the ethos and strategy around Vāmācāra, the often misunderstood and misrepresented "left-hand path" of Tantra. Since it's the Gregorian new year, and since we're just about to roll out some Vāmācāra stuff in both practice and theory, in the light of Śrī Ramakrishna I thought it'd be good to start with this discussion from the Kāmakalā Vilāsa, an important Sri Vidya text in which we learn the bīja mantra which is, arguably, the foundational bīja for all śakti vidyās. We both present the bija as well as some exegesis on how it represents the entire universe, which is entirely reflected non-differently in the mirror of Consciousness, which is my very own Self, all for the sake of play. You'll find all of our other lectures on Vāmācāra here, in this rapidly growing playlist! Happy Gregorian New Year! May every moment be new for you!Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Spiritual life is unbelievably simple. It is essentially all about single-pointed, sincere, intense love for God, by whatever name you want to call Her! It's about obsessions and absorption, about losing yourself in love for that which is most love-able, Love Itself. It's all about just choosing one Ideal and like a moth into flame, plunging recklessly into it! It should be fun! It should always be fun. It's the most fun! But, part of the fun is that we tend to make things very complicated for ourselves! Especially given how maximalist the Tāntrik tradition can be with all of its concepts, tools and techniques, we tend to ask somewhat unimportant questions and focus on peripheral, non-essential, and often unhelpful priorities. There is a great temptation and proclivity in Tantra to overcomplicate. As such, the so-called left hand path of Tantra (Kaulamārga, Vāmācāra etc.) has always emphasized intensity and sincerity over rules and purity, force and feeling over form and finesseecstasy of feeling over technicality and thought! Let's fucking lose our heads and go crazy for Mā already! What the fuck are you waiting for? The world is mad! Let the dead bury their dead. Fuck 'em. Lets go dance mad with joy in the smaśāna with our friends, the ghosts and drink deep the liquor of devotion! Here are the 3 simple, direct, no-nonsense, single-syllable mantras to do just that! ^ Jai fucking Mā! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

When betrayal shatters your reality, your brain wants answers: Why did this happen? Why me? What am I supposed to do now? This episode offers a grounded, empowering lens—astrology as an energetic language—to help you understand patterns, rebuild self-trust, and move forward without giving your power away. Lora sits down with professional astrologer Vanya Banks (AstroBloom) for a refreshingly real conversation about what astrology actually is (and what it's not). Together they explore how birth charts can illuminate subconscious patterns, attachment dynamics, nervous system needs, and “soul lessons”—especially in the wake of infidelity or betrayal. You'll hear practical ways to use astrology for self-awareness, healing, ritual, and relationship insight, plus a grounded take on Mercury retrograde that replaces fear with clarity.   Top 3 Takeaways Astrology isn't fate—it's insight. It reveals influences, patterns, and possibilities so you can make conscious choices (not excuses). Your Moon sign is a powerful healing tool. It can show how you seek safety, what soothes your nervous system, and where boundaries and self-nurturing matter most—especially after betrayal. Retrogrades are review seasons, not doom seasons. Mercury retrograde is an invitation to reassess communication and alignment—without handing your power over to “pop astrology.”   Favorite Quote “Astrology brings the unconscious to the surface—so you can choose consciously instead of calling it fate.” About Vanja Banks Vanja Banks is an Astrologer, Soul Alchemist, and Embodiment Guide who supports women in awakening their soul remembrance, body wisdom, and cosmic magic through the portals of astrology, Tantra, and alchemy. After walking through profound personal losses - including the ending of a 14-year marriage and the dissolution of a life she'd built - Vanja was initiated by grief. What began as heartbreak became a sacred descent into self-remembering. Through astrology's archetypal language and the somatic rituals of Tantra - the sacred art of presence & embodiment - she found a roadmap back to wholeness, learning that grief is not something to “get over,” but a living current that reshapes us into more awake, tender, and embodied versions of ourselves. Today, she guides others through this same alchemy - transforming grief into growth, loss into liberation, and emotion into embodied wisdom. Website:  Astrology Readings | Ritual Tools | Astrobloom Instagram: @astrobloom.ca Astrobloom Podcast: Youtube | Other Platforms Join her newsletter Use Code LORA15 for 15% off all readings!   About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.   Resources & Links Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com Book your $97 Intro Session: https://introductorysession.com Learn more about Rise & Reign: https://loracheadle.com/rise-and-reign Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle   LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing.   Download your FREE Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit and take back your power with clarity, confidence, and support that meets you where you are. ✅ Calm the chaos ✅ Rebuild self-trust ✅ Stop the spiral of second-guessing ✅ Reclaim your worth and your future

As the year comes to a close, most couples rush straight into what's next… without ever pausing to honour what they've lived through together.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back for Couples), we invite you into a simple, powerful end-of-year ritual designed to help you slow down, feel, and consciously close one chapter before opening another.This isn't about resolutions or fixing anything.It's about reflection, compassion, emotional honesty, and intentionally choosing how you want to move forward, individually and as a couple. This episode is a gentle invitation to reconnect, soften, and reignite your bond as you step into the new year together. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy rushing into the new year without reflection keeps couples stuck carrying unprocessed emotions forward.How conscious reflection helps you honour who you've become without judgment, blame, or self-criticism.What is the importance of celebration, and why does acknowledging what you've survived and grown through fuel intimacy and alivenessHow to release old patterns, resentments, and beliefs with compassion rather than force.Why focusing on how you want to feel creates a deeper connection than setting rigid goals or resolutions.How turning reflection into a ritual strengthens devotion, safety, and emotional intimacy in long-term relationships. This end-of-year ritual isn't about doing more…It's about being more present with what already is — and choosing each other with intention as you step into what's next. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

We need love too! It's really hard being in this category. Seriously, it is. A lot of hard work. Like, every day. Hours spent surfing, swimming, going to the gym, running, fucking, doing inner emotional processing, clearing blocks and having orgasms. Being a visible minority like this is tough, but there are a lot of benefits. I'l tell you all about it in the episode: Being fit and well-f**ked as the ultimate status symbols  Where did all the “fat acceptance” people go? My primary love languages—that no one ever talks about Are toned arms a sign of privilege??

Fabienne Annick is an internationally respected sex & intimacy coach and experience designer whose work weaves together the worlds of eros, embodiment, and earth wisdom. Over the past decade, she has guided hundreds through her transformative programs, including Sexual Self-Mastery for men and Come Alive for women, helping them cultivate deeper self-awareness, mastery, and authentic connection. Her approach blends somatic healing, EFT, breathwork, Tantra, Taoist alchemy, and modern neuroscience, empowering people to experience sexuality as a path of health, wholeness, and awakening rather than performance or conditioning. Fabienne's mission is to restore harmony between the masculine and feminine- within ourselves, our relationships, and the world. Through her courses, retreats, and global experiences, Fabienne invites people to remember that sexuality is an extension of the self: a living practice that mirrors who we are and how we love. Her teachings support the integration of pain, shame, and awkwardness into authentic, embodied expression, helping people engage with their sexuality with integrity and depth. Sign up for her upcoming workshops, programs or retreats here: https://tinyurl.com/ym7c7by3 https://tinyurl.com/4md32kzm https://tinyurl.com/59nxxr5y Learn more here: ⁠https://www.fabienneannick.com/⁠ Learn more about Amy's upcoming online Intimacy Rewired program (begins January 5th, 2026) on episode #458 or click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.intimacyrewired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + mention Shameless Sex to get $100 off! 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 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

In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Ali sits down with yoga teacher, author, and anatomy educator Rachel Scott to explore what it truly means to live as a body – not just to have one.Beginning with a candid inquiry into modern yoga culture, Rachel gently peels back the layers of Western commodification to reveal yoga's deeper purpose: presence, self-regulation, and intimacy with the living intelligence beneath our habits and conditioning. From there, the dialogue opens into a profound exploration of embodiment as a spiritual practice – one that includes sensation, relationship, desire, stillness, and paradox.Drawing on decades of practice, Rachel shares how yoga, anatomy study, and contemplative stillness have shaped her understanding of consciousness, love, and human connection. Together, Ali and Rachel reflect on mindfulness versus “body-fulness,” nervous-system awareness in dating and relationships, and the wisdom of listening to the body's cues around safety, timing, and consent.The conversation also moves tenderly into themes rarely spoken aloud: fertility, choice, grief, freedom, and the many ways maternal love can be expressed beyond childbirth. Rachel speaks openly about her journey through wanting children, confronting ambivalence, and ultimately trusting the larger intelligence of life – an experience that reshaped her relationships, her work, and her sense of self.Weaving together yoga philosophy, Tantra, anatomy lab awe, and everyday relational practice, this episode is an invitation to slow down, feel more, and honor the mystery of being embodied. A heartfelt exploration of love, presence, and the courage it takes to listen deeply to the body's quiet truths.FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeALI BIO: Ali Mezey is a Body Therapist, Family Constellation Work Facilitator, Sexologist and Media Maker with over 40 years of experience. Ali has worked in renowned rehab centers in Los Angeles for sex, drug, and alcohol addiction. She developed her groundbreaking body-based method Personal Geometry® to address the challenges of working with sexual trauma, compulsivity, dysfunctions and discontents. She works internationally with individuals, couples, and groups. Ali is also a public speaker on the intelligence of the body, a teacher of Personal Geometry® and the creator and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast.FOR MORE RACHEL SCOTT:rachelyoga.comIG/Youtube: rachelscottyogaHead Over Heels: A Yogi's Guide to Dating by Rachel ScottAll books by RachelRACHEL BIO:Rachel combines thousands of hours of teacher training experience with her academic expertise (MSc Online Education) to help yoga teachers and studios create transformational educational experiences. She supports students, teachers, and trainers to share their passion, find their voice, and inspire others.  In addition to authoring five books, she has written for Yoga International, YogaUOnline, and the Huffington Post, and exuberantly shares her knowledge through her coaching, YouTube channel, online courses, and free online classes. Find her at rachelyoga.com or on social media at rachelscottyoga.RESOURCES, DEFINITIONS, INSPIRATIONS:Integral Anatomist (and Rachel's partner), Gil Hedley and The Nerve Tour (link is to an interview of Gil speaking about it)Do yourself a favor and get yourself an Explorer Membership - a mere pittance for the wealth you'll receiveGil's Youtube Channel of amazing videosMy fantastic conversation with Gil (my very first TBBP episode!): The Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human BodyChristopher Hareesh WallceCarlos PomedaProfessor Alexis Sanderson/Oxford (go full yoga-nerd with this guy - wow)Cheryl Strayed: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear SugarDualism: It basically says that there are two things, or substances, and they are completely separate. For example, substance dualists believe that the mind is part of the soul and the soul resides completely outside of the body.Non-dualism: Non-dualism refers to the idea that all things are interconnected and not separate. Distinctions like self and other, or good and bad, are illusions created by the mind. Essentially, it's about recognizing the unity and interdependence of all phenomena.Proprioception: also referred to as kinesthesia, is the sense of body position, movement, and force. It is the unconscious awareness without visual input and is sometimes referred to as the sixth sense.There are three primary types of proprioceptors: muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs (GTOs), and joint receptors. Each distinct type provides different information that together shape the sensory profile of the body's positioning and motion.Interoception: Interoception is awareness of your body's internal senses or signals. It identifies how you feel. You can consciously or unconsciously respond to these signals. For example, if your stomach rumbles, you know you're hungry.YOGA DEFINITIONS:Shiva: He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. Shiva. God of Destruction. God of Time, Yoga, Meditation and Arts. Lord of Yogis and Physicians.

We're taught that real love should feel effortless… but the truth is that long-term love isn't something you fall into and stay in automatically. It's something you choose, nurture, and return to — again and again.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back for Couples) , Kim & Roberto break down the fairytale myth of effortless love and reveal what actually makes relationships thrive: repair, truth, emotional presence, and the willingness to grow together.They share how old stories, early conditioning, and unconscious patterns shape adult relationships… and how choosing each other through the uncomfortable moments creates deeper safety, connection, and desire.This episode is a powerful reminder that the couples who thrive aren't the ones who avoid rupture — they're the ones who repair with intention and love. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy the belief that love should be effortless sets couples up for disappointment and disconnectionHow childhood stories, family patterns, and early relationships quietly shape what we expect from love as adultsWhy growth triggers old wounds and how those unconscious patterns show up inside long-term relationships.How repair is an erotic superpower and why it strengthens connection far more than avoiding conflict ever couldHow choosing each other again and again creates long-term love that feels grounded, safe, intimate, and wildly fulfilling Love isn't effortless… It's chosen. And when you choose each other with intention, your relationship becomes the most powerful place for healing and awakening. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Study bros, hormone hoes and biohacking bitches vs. my orgasms.“OH LOOK A NEW STUDY CAME OUT AND NOW HRT IS REALLY ACTUALLY SAFE!” “Look at my peptide stack!” “I need all these machines and tests to tell me what's happening in my own body” “I give my blood away in an ancient ritual every month to a stranger to be DNA and data-farmed and I call it empowerment!” Not even remotely interested. I f**k and heal myself instead. In this episode: Is “biohacking” just…taking drugs? Are all the “study bros” alpha males or just beta bitches? Hire a whore/commission a “study” Pledging allegiance to the gods of “science” Hey there's a new study vindicating HRT. Are you excited?!?Internal reliance vs. external outsourcingIs taking drugs for your entire life a solution or a Band-Aid? The magical f**k rules over all 

In this episode, Shannon sits down with Dawni Baxter — founder of a boutique marketing agency and a multi-passionate entrepreneur leading the movement in ethical, human-first marketing. Dawni brings a refreshing perspective to an industry filled with noise, inflated promises, and confusing pricing structures. Together, Shannon and Dawni dive into: ✨ How to navigate marketing relationships with confidence ✨ Why transparency and trust are the backbone of ethical marketing ✨ What to look for (and avoid) when hiring a marketing agency or contractor ✨ The power of outsourcing — even when it feels uncomfortable ✨ Why real marketing results require time, patience, and accurate data ✨ How fractional marketing directors provide expert support without bloated retainers Dawni shares why she helped develop the first global regulation for social media managers in the UK, and how her agency champions organic reach and integrity over pushy sales strategies. This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur — especially solo retreat leaders — who wants to grow sustainably, avoid costly marketing mistakes, and build relationships rooted in alignment and trust. Key Takeaways Ethical marketing is about humans first, not hustle culture. Due diligence is essential — marketing professionals are great at marketing themselves. Trust your instincts: if a partner feels off, overpriced, or vague, walk away. There is no standardized pricing in marketing — and that's exactly why transparency matters. Fractional marketing directors are a powerful option for small businesses who need strategy without full-time overhead. Outsourcing is uncomfortable — but it's one of the fastest ways to grow as a founder. Real marketing results come from consistent data over 12–18 months… not overnight "miracles." Quick exits from misaligned relationships often save you more time and money than sticking it out. Listen to This Episode If You: Want to better understand Tantra from a grounded, professional lens. Are interested in how men can contribute meaningfully in the retreat space. Need inspiration for creating safer, more inclusive, and more profitable retreats. Are a retreat leader looking to blend purpose and profit without compromising integrity. About Dawni Baxter: Dawn Baxter is a Social Media and selling guru. Multi Business owner including Beyond the Dawn Digital LTD a full house digital marketing brand & agency. Dawn is passionate about helping female entrepreneurs build sustainable brands, community and sales using social media as a connection tool. A leading UK female entrepreneur in digital business systems and strategy, social media, sales and audience growth. Dawn successfully builds digital business models that increase income, and can be actioned both remotely and around the important things in your life, like children, friends and loved ones. Dawn has had careers in sales, customer service, buying & merchandising sector and corporate retail within some of the biggest luxury brands in the UK In 2020 her offers of coaching and training in all areas to service and product based businesses alike helped self employed and SME's to navigate through the Covid Crisis and get their offerings in the digital space. Many made more income than with their previous business model. She has a passion to support small business and the entrepreneurial spirit and inspire people to try the careers that can make them truly happy. Dawn believes in personal growth and has put herself through numerous trainings in graphic design, digital marketing, Coaching and Positive Psychology to be able to pursue her dreams and is always constantly learning and upscaling. She is warm and inclusive and wants to make the world a pretty place. Connect with Dawni: www.beyondthedawndigital.com    The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show   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 ---------- TIMESTAMPS Dawni's Background & Ethical Marketing (00:01:20) Dawni shares her multi-passionate journey, agency's human-first approach, and creating the first regulation for social media managers. Changing Perceptions of Marketing Agencies (00:02:40) Discussion on negative perceptions of marketing, ethical standards, and the agency's quality standard. Misconceptions About Marketing Agencies (00:04:52) Shannon and Dawni address common fears: high costs, unclear returns, and the importance of organic reach. Due Diligence & Evaluating Agencies (00:05:51) Dawni explains why skepticism is healthy, how to vet agencies, and the importance of transparency and value. Pricing Structures & Transparency (00:09:12) Dawni reveals the lack of regulated pricing in marketing and tips for assessing agency pricing and openness. Value of Exploratory Calls (00:10:11) Advice on seeking agencies that offer value upfront and the significance of exploratory calls. Retreat Industry Forum Announcement (00:10:46) Shannon promotes the upcoming Retreat Industry Forum event in Denver. Importance of Marketing Support for Solopreneurs (00:12:17) Shannon emphasizes why solopreneurs need marketing support, either in-house or outsourced. Fractional Marketing & Flexible Support (00:13:35) Dawni discusses affordable, flexible options like fractional marketing directors and short-term contracts. Testing Agency Relationships & Learning (00:17:32) Encouragement to try agencies on a trial basis, learn from mismatches, and adapt as needed. Red Flags & Relationship Building (00:18:28) Shannon shares a negative agency experience and stresses monitoring alignment and communication. Marketing as Relationship Building (00:19:39) Dawni compares marketing to dating, emphasizing gradual trust-building and the value of expert guidance. Letting Go & CEO Growth (00:23:08) Dawni describes the transformation when entrepreneurs trust experts, leading to business and personal growth. Outsourcing Before You're Ready (00:24:18) Advice to outsource marketing a step before feeling ready, without causing financial strain. Financial Stretch & CEO Space (00:25:25) Shannon shares her experience with hiring help, creating space for CEO-level work, and the need for expert eyes. Timeframe for Marketing Results (00:27:01) Discussion on realistic expectations for marketing ROI, typically requiring at least six months. Data, Metrics, and Long-Term Strategy (00:27:25) Dawni explains the importance of data, why viral moments can be misleading, and the need for long-term analysis. No Quick Fixes in Marketing (00:31:38) Dawni debunks quick-result promises, emphasizing testing, adaptation, and the impossibility of guarantees. Global Relevance & Dawni's Work (00:32:47) Shannon notes Dawni's agency works worldwide and mentions Dawni's recent photo shoots. Social Media Content & Travel (00:33:31) Dawni shares about creating social media content in various international locations. Closing & Farewell (00:34:10) Shannon thanks Dawni, wraps up the episode, and shares where listeners can find more resources.

When we don't have honest and open discussions, with close scriptural and lineage citation when it comes to the more esoteric dimensions of our tradition and heritage as śaivas, it allows for so much superstition! Now, many are under the impression that Vāmāchāra is nothing more than hedonism masquerading as spiritual practice! What Vāmāchāra is or isn't is surely not up to any one lineage to define but at the very least we can say: it is surely a lot more than just offering transgressive items like meat and wine! In this video, I argue that Vāmācāra/Kaulācāra is about bhāva, an inner disposition of fearlessness and intensity of devotion! While its true that almost all of our talks are given from a Kaula point of view anyway such that a playlist would be superfluous here, I thought it might still be helpful to have some of the more specific, focused and directed lectures on the more left leaning ideas and practices of our tradition all in one place for you! So here is a playlist for all our Vāmāchāracontent ! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Wer im Netz nach Tantra sucht, stößt schnell auf Angebote aus dem Bereich der Sexarbeit. Doch Tantra ist weit mehr als das: eine Jahrtausende alte spirituelle Tradition aus Südasien, die Körper und Geist in Einklang bringen soll. Y-Kollektiv-Reporterin Franka Frei hatte bisher keinerlei Berührungspunkte damit, bis ihre Mitbewohnerin Tantra für sich entdeckte. Martina hat sich vor zwei Jahren einem Lehrer aus Sri Lanka angeschlossen und gibt inzwischen selbst Tantra-Massagen. Sie sagt, die Praxis habe ihr Leben grundlegend verändert. Während Martina Ruhe und Achtsamkeit ausstrahlt, ist Franka eher der Typ Koffeinjunkie und Workaholic. Für diese Folge verlässt sie ihre Komfortzone und begleitet Martina auf ein mehrtägiges Tantra-Retreat. Dort erlebt sie Dinge, die sie sich vorher niemals hätte vorstellen können. Kann Tantra auch ihr Leben verändern? Reporterin: Franka Frei Redaktion: Marie Hecht Technische Produktion: Eva Garthe Unser aktueller Podcast Tipp: "Willkommen im Club – der queere Podcast von PULS" https://1.ard.de/willkommenimclub?=cp8 "Y-Kollektiv – Der Podcast" wird verantwortet von Radio Bremen und dem rbb. Diese Episode ist eine Produktion von Radio Bremen 2025. Habt ihr Feedback oder Kritik? Schreibt uns gerne an y-podcast@ard.de oder www.instagram.com/y_kollektiv/

So many people carry the quiet fear that their trauma makes them flawed… broken… or unlovable.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back for Couples), we bring a grounded, compassionate truth: trauma doesn't mean you're damaged. It means you're human. It means your nervous system adapted to survive.They share vulnerable stories, body-based insights, and the patterns they see inside couples' work. From the shutdowns, the reactions, the fears, and why these aren't personality flaws but protective strategies that were never witnessed or supported.This episode is an invitation into self-compassion, emotional truth, and the kind of partnership that makes healing possible. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy most people misunderstand trauma and assume it only applies to the “big stuff,” missing the emotional paper cuts that shape adult intimacyHow your nervous system creates protective patterns and why shutdown, defensiveness, or reactivity are intelligent survival responsesHow trauma shows up most clearly in relationships through conflict, avoidance, disconnection, and fear of vulnerabilityWhy integration and not erasing the past, create emotional safety, embodiment, and deeper intimacyWhat happens when you finally feel safe enough for your trauma patterns to reveal themselves in partnershipHow conscious couples support each other's healing through presence, curiosity, grounding, and truth Trauma doesn't make you damaged… it makes you human — and when held with love, it becomes the pathway to deeper connection. ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

I promise I'm not turning The Menopause and Cancer Podcast into a sex podcast… (well, not entirely

The poetic and deep Samantha Sweetwater joins us to talk about her substantial new work “True Human.” We explore how our a human obsession with power over life (control, separation, and abstraction) has pulled us away from harmony with the power of life itself—and what becomes possible when we return to integrity, sovereignty, and kinship with the living world. This is an invitation to re-enchant your perception, tend your own soul's role in the web of life, and step into your future‑ancestor self with courage, wonder, and devotion.Samantha Sweetwater is a master facilitator, executive mentor, and wisdom guide who has spent three decades helping thousands navigate personal and collective transformation. Founder of Dancing Freedom, Peacebody Japan, and One Life Circle, she has trained hundreds of facilitators worldwide. She partners with leaders in business, health, and technology to navigate awakening and align impact with regenerative futures. Her work invites you to come fully alive and to remember your soul's collaboration with the living world. Samantha lives on the fog-kissed slopes of Mt. Tamalpais in Northern California.She carries a certain frequency of transmission in this work and in her words.In this episode, we cover so many topics including:This moment in the human relationship to planetBio spiritualityRites of Passage, Integrity and SovereigntyWonder, Joy and Grief Power Over Life vs Power of LifeEnlifenmentKinship ConsciousnessProtopiaHer Sophia TransmissionsFuture VisionsCeremonies for a Small PlanetHelpful links:Samantha Sweetwater - Author of True Human: Reimagining Ourselves at the End of Our World. Get your copy now on AmazonJoin upcoming Retreats and Events with SamanthaNEW Book by Christine: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonEaster Intensive: A Holy Week Journey with Christine Mason and Elizabeth Arolyn Walsh on April 2-5, 2025Bhakti House Immersion with Christine Mason and Adam Bauer, with Special Guest Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis on May 17–27, 20262026 Living Tantra Online Course: An Introduction to Tantra, Neo Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, Starts March 10, 2026.@christinemariemason@rosebudwomanFounder, Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body CareCo-Founder, Radiant Farms, Sundari GardensNEW BOOK: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonThe Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100, Order in Print or on KindleSubscribe: The Museletter on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 8th day of the waning moon in the Vedic calendar month of Mrgaśirsha, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Holy Mother Sārada Devī. This an exceedingly auspicious a day for our lineage especially if not also for all worshippers of the Divine Mother everywhere in every lineage. It is a special day for everyone, actually, because today, we celebrate the "avatarahood" of the Divine Mother Herself! In 2023, we gave the talk The Tantra of Holy Mother Sarada Devi exploring Holy Mother's central teaching, "don't find fault with others/no one is a stranger to you/the world is your very own": we tried our best there to point out the non-dual teaching embedded in this seemingly innocuous, but actually theologically dense, teaching. Then, we asked Who is Holy Mother Sārada Devī? in 2024. With the disclaimer that स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः, "even the gods do not understand her true nature", we tried to sketch out a brief biography of this mysterious avatāra of Mā. Also, I thought it would be helpful to contemplate Holy Mother both as the ideal student as well as the Guru in Sārada Devī as Tantrik Guru. In this talk we encounter her emphasis on japa, that is, the recitation of the holy name as the centerpiece of spiritual practice. This year, I thought we'd do something a little more esoteric: let's explore the link between Holy Mother and various forms of the Tāntrik Goddess, with a special emphasis on the red-hued Jaggadhātī (who is very likely Holy Mother's ishta besides Ramakrishna and certainly her kula-devī, family deity) and the red-hued Lalitā Mahātripurasundarī (or Ṣoḍaśī).We also make a few etymological claims also about Her name and about Sāradā as the patron deity of Kashmir and also Adi Shankara's Śrī Vidyā stronghold in the south: Sringeri Math. You'll find all of our talks on Holy Mother all in one place here. Today is also the Feast Day of the Lady of Guadalupe! Last year, we gave a lecture called Kālī = The Lady of Guadalupecomparing the two! It is to this day one of my favorite talks ever! But ultimately, what can we say about She who becomes the very words we use to praise Her? Who can praise Her here? By Her power Brahma, Vishnu and I have taken our embodied forms! Who then can truly praise You, You who are prior to all of us? And yet, futile though it may be, here is our attempt to try to fit the ocean of your limitless Being into the teacup of our limited understanding! May all these clumsy words be like so many hibiscus flowers placed one by one at Your lotus feet in worship! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

There's a cultural myth that desire fades with age… but the truth is far more powerful than that.In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples (formerly known as Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples), we explore what really happens to erotic energy after 40… and why this stage of life can become your most sensual, confident, and pleasure-filled chapter yet.We share vulnerable stories, body-based wisdom, and the exact practices that help women and men release shame, reconnect to their bodies, and rebuild erotic confidence that feels grounded, empowered, and deeply alive.This episode is for anyone who wants their pleasure back… and is ready for a more soulful, embodied sexual connection. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy desire doesn't fade with age… it deepens when shame and conditioning begin to fall awayHow early sexual messaging shapes your adult sexual confidence and why reclaiming it requires truth, safety, and nervous system repairFor women: How slowing down, softening, embodiment, and inner permission awaken your erotic fireFor men: How performance pressure, shame, and fear of failure block pleasure… and how presence reconnects them to their masculine erotic energyWhy erotic energy after 40 is more powerful, intuitive, and grounded than anything you experienced in your twentiesHow to rebuild erotic confidence inside long-term relationships through truth, touch, safety, and conscious intimacy practices ✨ Save your spot for our upcoming February Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

I'm Cristiano, an Italian-born writer and Tantra practitioner guiding women through sacred touch, energetic bodywork, and deep emotional integration. I explore the intersection of spirituality, sexuality, masculinity, femininity, and the mysteries that awaken when we finally return to the body. My work is devoted to truth, authenticity, and liberated self-expression—helping people remember who they are beneath conditioning, fear, and performance.  https://cristianocolla.com/

In this second part of the archival conversation, Hareesh continues his dialogue with hosts Stuart Goodnick and Dr. Robert Schmidt, turning toward the dynamics of the energy body, emotional digestion, and the long arc of integration. They explore how unresolved impressions (saṁskāras) shape our sense of self, why true digestion requires presence rather than suppression, and how imaginal practices in Tantra awaken a more fluid and responsive relationship to experience. The conversation also touches on ego structures, relational practice, and the pitfalls of spiritual dogma, offering a grounded look at what it means to mature both energetically and as a human.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.Find out more about the upcoming retreats and pilgrimages at https://www.tantrailluminated.org/calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're continuing the Priestess Pilgrimage re-release series with one of my favorite conversations I've ever had — recorded in a tiny pink hotel room in Athens with my best friend, the brilliant and beloved Layla Martin. In Part 3, we travel through Crete, one of the last known matriarchal societies on Earth. Layla and I explore what happens when feminine spiritual authority isn't erased but honored — and how cultures change when women and men hold power side-by-side. We dive into the serpent priestesses of ancient Crete, the origins of Kundalini, the hidden role caves played in feminine rites, and what it means to turn up the dial on your own divinity in a grounded, embodied way. We also share the very human, very messy, hilariously sacred moments inside the cave ceremony — a reminder that sometimes the divine arrives with sweat, fear, laughter, and tourists stumbling through your initiation. If you've ever felt the pull toward ancient feminine wisdom or sensed there's more to your own divinity than you've been taught… this episode is a homecoming. In this episode, we explore: • Ancient Crete & what true feminine leadership looked like • Why high priestesses held political, spiritual, and cultural authority • The serpent priestesses & how Kundalini was encoded in art • How caves became temples for birth, fertility, sexuality & magic • Using psychedelics intentionally to awaken—not escape • Preparing your body and nervous system for spiritual expansion • The real, messy moments behind mystical experiences Key Moments: [00:01:13] Returning from Crete & why this leg of the pilgrimage mattered [00:03:59] The soul memory that called Emily & Layla to Crete [00:04:47] Gnosis: the ancient queendom run by priestesses [00:07:21] Minoan matriarchy & serpent priestess symbolism [00:22:39] Entering the cave — the womb of the earth [00:28:11] Sacred sexuality & psychedelics as pathways to the divine [00:30:27] The cave initiation: fear, clearing & cosmic humor [00:36:03] Preparing your body for spiritual expansion [00:52:21] Mystical states without substances [01:00:08] Meditation as the foundation for integration About Layla Martin: Founder of the VITA Method, Tantra teacher, and internationally respected guide in sexual, emotional, and spiritual awakening. Instagram: @thelaylamartin • laylamartin.com ✨ Join the Upcoming Pilgrimage to Greece — Spring 2026 If this conversation stirs something ancient in you… listen to it. A refundable deposit secures your spot to apply for Emily's next Greece Mastermind + Pilgrimage. Learn More: zivameditation.com/pages/nextlevel MORE FROM EMILY & ZIVA: Join Ziva Magic: zivameditation.com/pages/zivamagic Learn Ziva Meditation: preview.zivameditation.com Free masterclass: learn.zivameditation.com Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: whythis.zivameditation.com Follow us on Instagram: @zivameditation Visit upgradedformulas.com/emily and use code EMILY for 20% off everything at UpgradedFormulas.com These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant/nursing, on medication, or have a medical condition.

Post Nut Clarity: “It's that moment right after orgasm where suddenly you're like: ‘Why did I text him?' ‘Why am I here?' ‘Do I even like this person?'” The hosts share personal stories on when they experienced PNC... Some people feel zen. Others feel guilt. Others feel absolutely nothing. Casual hookup vs partner you're connected to - does it make a difference with PNC? When there's connection, communication, safety — the ‘clarity' isn't a crash. It's more of a grounded moment. When sex is not just release but connection, breath, energy… does the ‘post-nut' crash even happen? How queer men specifically can benefit from slowing down / intention-setting. So how can people shift their sexual experience to avoid that crashy, regretful, disconnected feeling? Connect & Confidence new app by Host Steve V gives daily and weekly tools that are fun to help you find meaningful connections with confidence in dating and finding love. Go to Studio.com/stevev/connect Hot Topic: Have you tried the Flatiron sex positon? Hot Topic: What are non-sexual things you like in a guy? We discuss... Hot Topic: Whitexican content creator paints himself green, shows off ass and sings from Wicked... Hot Topic: "Heated Rivalry" show runner shuts down any mention of the actor's sexuality and more... Advice: When do you expect to be introduced to your beau's family? The hosts share their music listening for 2025 based on the platform stats...what were you listening too? Thirst Trap: Who took the best NSFW shot this week? Visit: Studio.com/stevev for the website version and visit the app version: Studio.com/stevev/connectFollow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevevFollow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with one of my absolute favorite teachers, Bibi Brauschka, for her third time on the podcast. So many of you have reached out asking for her to come back, so here we are.   We're going deep into something I've been exploring for over a decade—tantra, sexuality, sensuality, and how to weave it all together as a sacred practice. Not just with a partner, but with ourselves.   This conversation is about reclaiming that. And Bibi is debuting her brand-new system here on the podcast: The Erotic Spectrum—5 different types of sexual energy that correspond with our chakras and elements.   We explore: ✨ The 5 genres of lovemaking and how to embody each one

We're re-releasing this powerful conversation with one of my best friends, Layla Martin, as we prepare for our next pilgrimage to Greece in Spring 2026. This episode kicks off our Priestess Pilgrimage series — a journey into the mysteries, medicines, and feminine technologies that shaped entire civilizations. In Part 1, Layla and I explore what it meant to walk as a priestess, why words like witch and oracle were once titles of honor, and how ancient rituals using breath, trance, plants, and embodied worship were designed to help humans experience the divine directly. We also share why tens of thousands of people once traveled to Eleusis to transform their relationship with death — and why those same technologies are rising again now. If you've ever felt the pull toward deeper remembrance, this episode is a doorway. In this episode, we explore: •The true meaning of “High Priestess” — beyond trend, beyond aesthetic •Why the ancient “witch” was simply the wise woman and spiritual leader • How Eleusis became the epicenter of direct divine experience • The connection between plant medicine and early mystical Christianity • Why embodied spirituality threatens systems of control • The Persephone descent as a map for healing and power • How reclamation impacts love, sex, creativity, body image & sovereignty • The very real, very human moments of pilgrimage (including the porta potty initiation) Key Moments: [00:01] High priestesses & the origins of plant medicine as sacrament [00:56] Why Emily & Layla created their own priestess pilgrimage [02:40] Witch, wise woman, priestess — reclaiming the lineage [05:06] What it means to hold spiritual authority in your own body [07:02] How patriarchy severed women from the divine [08:05] The “religion with no name” — nature, cosmos, direct experience [09:41] The Eleusinian Mysteries & dying before you die [12:01] The ingredients, codes & hidden teachings of the Kaikion [15:11] Plant medicine, sovereignty & why it threatened empire [17:18] The psychological impact of remembering your divinity [20:03] Inside the descent myth of Persephone & Demeter [23:52] The moment the pilgrimage became hilariously human Layla Martin — Founder of the VITA Method, teacher of Tantra, sexuality, emotional mastery, and spiritual awakening. Instagram: @thelaylamartin Learn more: laylamartin.com Join the Upcoming Pilgrimage to Greece — Spring 2026 If you feel the call of Eleusis, the mysteries, or this lineage…Emily is opening the next pilgrimage to Greece in Spring 2026. Submit your refundable deposit to secure your spot to apply, this ensures you're among the first considered when applications open. Learn More: zivameditation.com/pages/nextlevel More from Emily & Ziva: • Join Ziva Magic: zivameditation.com/pages/zivamagic • Learn Ziva Meditation: preview.zivameditation.com •Free masterclass: learn.zivameditation.com •Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: whythis.zivameditation.com • Follow us on Instagram: @zivameditation •Visit upgradedformulas.com/emily and use code EMILY for 20% off everything at UpgradedFormulas.com These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant/nursing, on medication, or have a medical condition.

There's a reason female orgasm is still so misunderstood... and Dr. Robert King is here to explain why. In this episode, Dr. King unpacks the evolutionary purpose of female orgasm, what scent reveals about sexual compatibility, and why most people misunderstand female pleasure. From the truth about pheromones to the science of squirting and the psychology of mate selection, this conversation challenges long-held myths with real research and insight.OUR GUESTDr Robert King is a lecturer at University College Cork (Ireland) where he co-runs the Master's Course in Mental Health. His lab has PhDs and others studying access to health care in trans populations, and Spree Killers. He has a recent book out called Naturally Selective, Evolution, Orgasm and Female Choice, which synthesizes and explains the last fifty years of research (including his own) into fertility related functions of female orgasm, much of which has been woefully misrepresented.DR. ROBERT KING

Co-Host Catherine Auman (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/catherine) My first-time guest Catherine Auman talks frequently about "tantric dating", which involves dating with all five senses. As men, modern technology might very well have led us to focus primarily on seeing and hearing, forsaking the other three senses. So first off, what is Tantric Dating about in general? Why is being "friends first" so common in other cultures, but basically the relationship kiss of death here in the West? What do dogs know that humans don't, when it comes to Tantra? We hear all the time how we as men are "visual" when it comes to women and attraction. Is that actually all there is to it, though? And if Tantra is all about connection, could social media and the "pandemic of loneliness" explain much of the disconnect between our five senses and our dating lives? Is it true that today's dating world actually discourages people from meeting and having interesting conversations? How weird is that? How is being "spoiled for choice", at least ostensibly, ruining our ability to discern who's right for us? What's another way to think about how taste matters in the dating world, above and beyond the obvious?  And how can we as men become more sensual in general, to the delight of women? What are the ways most "normal" guys are completely missing out on the best parts of sex by rushing things? Why did we all miss the point of the movie 9 1/2 Weeks in the '80s? But then again, what do young adults know about sex that we tend to, well...forget as we get older and more jaded? Finally, is there any room in this discussion for a potential sixth sense? The answer may surprise you...and propel your sex life to new heights. Get in on the new VAMANOS AI at https://mountaintoppodcast.com/vamanos === HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE === The show is now available as a VIDEO version on YouTube. For some reason, the episodes seem funnier...if a bit more rough around the edges. If you love what you hear, please rate the show on the service you subscribed to it on (takes one second) and leave a review. As we say here in Texas, I appreciate you!

Wondering how to make sex feel better than ever? Jaiya's blueprints might be exactly what you and your partner need...Today, award-winning sexologist Jaiya shares how the Erotic Blueprints can help unlock deeper sexual connection and pleasure. In this conversation, she breaks down common blocks around shame, how to feel more attuned with your partner, and simple ways to bring tantra into your everyday life. Whether solo or in relationship, this episode offers tools to help you develop a more fulfilling and conscious sex life.OUR GUESTMiss Jaiya is an internationally recognized, award‑winning Somatic Sexologist, best‑selling author, and creator of the revolutionary Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough. With over two decades of clinical research, client observation, and immersive study in areas including ancient erotic rituals, tantric sex, mastery of sensual touch, kink dynamics, and the biology and psychology of attraction and sexual fulfillment, she has developed a groundbreaking framework that helps individuals and couples unlock deeper connection and orgasmic pleasure.JAIYA