Podcasts about Tantric

You know that feeling when a simple conversation spirals into the same fight you've had a hundred times before.It's not about the dishes or the money. It's about safety, disconnection, and your nervous system trying to protect you.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we open up about how to recognize when your nervous systems are running the show and how to repair and reconnect when it happens. What You'll Hear in This Episode:What is the real reason behind recurring fights, and why it's rarely about what you thinkHow the nervous system drives reactivity, defensiveness, and shutdown in moments of conflictWhat is the hidden cost of unresolved arguments, and how do  they quietly erode intimacy and trustHow does the shift from blame to curiosity look like, and how does that one change transform conflict into connectionWhat are the practical tools for regulation and repair so you can anchor yourself and your partner in safetyWhy retreats work when nothing else has and how new environments accelerate healing and intimacy If you're ready to stop fighting the same fight and start feeling safe, seen, and connected again, this episode is your roadmap back to love. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR OUR NOVEMBER 20–24 GROUP COUPLE RETREAT AT PHOENIX RISING.Here's what you'll experience:Sacred intimacy rituals that blend healing and pleasurePractices that make sex less about performance and more about playSpace to take everything back into your room… and let it get hot in your own wayThe safety of a group container where shame dissolves and passion expandsThis isn't about adding “spice.” It's about remembering how good it feels to choose each other… body, heart, and soul.Only 5 couples. Rooms are filling first-come, first-served (GeoDomes or cottage).

Today, host Prof. Pierce Salguero sits down with Susannah Deane, a scholar of Tibetan medicine, Buddhism, and psychiatry. Together, we delve into her work on Tibetan concepts of "wind disorders" and Tantric practice gone wrong. Along the way, we talk about losing control of spirits, becoming a deity, and how Tibetans choose between religious and medical specialists when spiritual practice goes off the rails. If you want to hear scholars and practitioners engaging in deep conversations about the dark side of Asian religions and medicines, then subscribe to Black Beryl wherever you get your podcasts. Also check out our members-only benefits on Substack.com to see what our guests have shared with you. Enjoy the show! Resources mentioned in this episode: Susannah Deane, Tibetan Medicine, Buddhism and Psychiatry: Mental Health and Healing in a Tibetan Exile Community (2018). Salguero, Cheung, and Deane (eds.), Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World (2024). Susannah Deane, Illness and Enlightenment: Exploring Tibetan Perspectives on Madness in Text and Everyday Life (2025). Susannah's Academia.edu profile Become a paid subscriber on blackberyl.substack.com to unlock our members-only benefits, including downloading: High resolution image of the Tibetan subtle body system Susannah's chapter “For This Kind of Thing, the Lama Is Better: Religion, Medicine, and the Treatment of 'Madness' among Tibetans in Amdo," from Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. He has a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teaches Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. www.piercesalguero.com. 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

Today, host Prof. Pierce Salguero sits down with Susannah Deane, a scholar of Tibetan medicine, Buddhism, and psychiatry. Together, we delve into her work on Tibetan concepts of "wind disorders" and Tantric practice gone wrong. Along the way, we talk about losing control of spirits, becoming a deity, and how Tibetans choose between religious and medical specialists when spiritual practice goes off the rails. If you want to hear scholars and practitioners engaging in deep conversations about the dark side of Asian religions and medicines, then subscribe to Black Beryl wherever you get your podcasts. Also check out our members-only benefits on Substack.com to see what our guests have shared with you. Enjoy the show! Resources mentioned in this episode: Susannah Deane, Tibetan Medicine, Buddhism and Psychiatry: Mental Health and Healing in a Tibetan Exile Community (2018). Salguero, Cheung, and Deane (eds.), Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World (2024). Susannah Deane, Illness and Enlightenment: Exploring Tibetan Perspectives on Madness in Text and Everyday Life (2025). Susannah's Academia.edu profile Become a paid subscriber on blackberyl.substack.com to unlock our members-only benefits, including downloading: High resolution image of the Tibetan subtle body system Susannah's chapter “For This Kind of Thing, the Lama Is Better: Religion, Medicine, and the Treatment of 'Madness' among Tibetans in Amdo," from Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World Pierce Salguero is a transdisciplinary scholar of health humanities who is fascinated by historical and contemporary intersections between Buddhism, medicine, and crosscultural exchange. He has a Ph.D. in History of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010), and teaches Asian history, medicine, and religion at Penn State University's Abington College, located near Philadelphia. www.piercesalguero.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

Today I sit down with Susannah Deane, a scholar of Tibetan medicine, Buddhism, and psychiatry. Together, we delve into her work on Tibetan concepts of "wind disorders" and Tantric practice gone wrong. Along the way, we talk about losing control of spirits, becoming a deity, and how Tibetans choose between religious and medical specialists when spiritual practice goes off the rails.If you want to hear scholars and practitioners engaging in deep conversations about the dark side of Asian religions and medicines, then subscribe to Black Beryl wherever you get your podcasts. Also check out our members-only benefits on Substack.com to see what our guests have shared with you. Enjoy the show!Resources mentioned in this episode: Susannah Deane, Tibetan Medicine, Buddhism and Psychiatry: Mental Health and Healing in a Tibetan Exile Community (2018).Salguero, Cheung, and Deane (eds.), Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World (2024).Susannah Deane, Illness and Enlightenment: Exploring Tibetan Perspectives on Madness in Text and Everyday Life (2025).Susannah's Academia.edu profileBecome a paid subscriber on blackberyl.substack.com to unlock our members-only benefits, including downloading:High resolution image of the Tibetan subtle body system Susannah's chapter “For This Kind of Thing, the Lama Is Better: Religion, Medicine, and the Treatment of 'Madness' among Tibetans in Amdo," from Buddhism and Healing in the Modern World

Life gets busy. Responsibilities pile up. Stress takes over. And without even noticing, intimacy fades, sex feels functional, and play disappears.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we unpack why pleasure and play aren't indulgences and why they're the medicine your relationship needs to thrive. What you'll hear in this episode:✨ Why pleasure is not a luxury and how it's foundational for intimacy, vitality, and connection✨ How play keeps polarity alive and brings back curiosity, teasing, and magnetism✨ How erotic energy goes beyond the bedroom and how it fuels joy, presence, and aliveness in everyday life✨ What are the practical ways to choose pleasure daily, from small rituals to intentional touch✨ Why retreats provide the fastest “erotic reset” and how stepping out of autopilot into new practices that reignite passion If your relationship feels flat or overly serious, this episode is your invitation to reclaim play, pleasure, and erotic aliveness together. OUR NEXT GROUP RETREAT IS NOVEMBER 20–24 AND REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!Here's what you can expect:

You love each other, share a life together, maybe even still laugh sometimes… but if you're honest, the spark is gone. Intimacy feels flat, and you're more like roommates than lovers.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share why the “roommate phase” happens, what it really costs, and how to shift back into passion, play, and deep intimacy. What you'll hear in this episode:How couples silently slip into the roommate phase without even realising itWhat are the subtle and obvious signs you're stuck in comfortable-but-disconnected energyWhat is the hidden emotional toll of staying in roommate mode, and why does it impact more than your sex lifeHow to break the cycle with daily practices that reawaken play and polarityWhy retreats create the reset you can't get in your everyday environment If you've been feeling the ache of disconnection, it doesn't mean you're broken. It's an invitation to reset, to choose love again, and to step into deeper intimacy. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR OUR NOVEMBER 20–24 GROUP RETREAT AT PHOENIX RISING.Here's what you'll experience:• Sacred intimacy rituals that blend healing and pleasure• Practices that make sex less about performance and more about play• Space to take everything back into your room… and let it get hot in your own way• The safety of a group container where shame dissolves and passion expands 

What does it really take for women to have multiple orgasms?In this intimate solo episode, I open up about my own self-pleasure journey, my path as a Tantric bodyworker, and the wisdom I've gathered from guiding women through yoni massage and intimacy coaching for the past 8+ years.In this episode, you'll discover:Why women are designed for multiple orgasms (and why most don't realize it).The key mindset shift: why you shouldn't stop after the first climax.The difference between clitoral and vaginal orgasms—and why blending them matters.The full yoni map (G-spot, A-spot, cervix, K-spot & more) and their orgasmic potential.How emotions like rage, grief, or tears can also be orgasmic releases.Why safety, attunement, and patience are essential for deeper orgasms.How tantric sexuality transforms pleasure into energy, creativity, and even spiritual insight.Multiple orgasms are not just about more pleasure - they are about expansion. Expansion of body, heart, energy, and soul. When we allow ourselves to keep going, we unlock orgasm as a gateway to love, creativity, and even divinity.

In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul, Dennis Hull returns for an unfiltered conversation on conscious masculinity, emotional availability, and the power of slowing down. Together, we explore what it means to hold space without fixing, to rest as an act of rebellion, and to trust the sacred rhythm between doing and being.We talk about...- The emotional toll of hyper-independence- The shadow side of polarity & performance- Rest as an act of rebellion in hustle culture- Holding space without trying to fix or rescue- Honor discomfort as a path to deeper pleasure- Why unavailable men feel so addictive- Control, surrender, and how to know when to let goDennis opens up about his transition into stewarding the Naked Soul Society, how he navigates leadership, and what it means to offer presence as a form of protection. We also explore hyper-independence, the wounds that make us magnetic, and how healing is often about learning to sit with what is without over-controlling the situation.This episode is a permission slip to take your hands off the wheel, honor your emotions, and trust your own inner timing. It's also an honest glimpse into the kind of masculinity that doesn't dominate but protects, witnesses, and honors.Timestamps: 00:00 – Tantric Daddy returns & existential crisis is present04:50 – Rest as rebellion and releasing urgency08:00 – The art of thinking as doing & how creativity brews in silence13:00 – Tantra as energy, not just touch: what true co-creation looks like17:00 – Holding space vs. fixing: the masculine lesson Dennis had to unlearn20:30 – Women as storms, thorns, and sacred experiences24:00 – Control, hyper-independence, & unconscious manipulation27:00 – The “idle boat” metaphor for letting life guide you30:00 – Steak, stillness, & knowing when to flip it32:00 – What's turning Dennis on in life 36:00 – Stewarding the Naked Soul Society & honoring Leola's vision40:00 – Shadows, saboteurs, & the real work of integration43:30 – Discomfort as a doorway to pleasure46:00 – Hope, faith, intention, & spiritual cynicism49:00 – ChatGPT as a tool vs. a crutch52:00 – Hyper-independence & the quiet desire to be held55:00 – Why we're drawn to the unavailable (ouch)57:00 – Polarity, men's work, & the difference between dance and game60:00 – Daddy wounds, dating patterns, & rewriting the script63:00 – Grace, epiphanies, and how healing can deepen after death of a loved one66:00 – On collapse, coherence, and seeking truth Connect with DennisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdennishull/Website: https://www.dennishull.com/Connect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramYouTube Kristin's Best-Selling Book:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sex, Drugs, & Soul on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Audiobook Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Podcast:YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For 10% off pleasure goodies at WAANDS, use code SEXDRUGSSOUL.

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If sex feels disconnected, mechanical, or just not happening, then the real block might not be desire… it might be safety.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share why emotional safety is the foundation of intimacy and how it creates the conditions for passion, polarity, and lasting connection. What you'll hear in this episode:What emotional safety really means and why “not fighting” isn't enoughHow polarity and turn-on are fuelled by safety in both masculine and feminine energyWhat is the hidden cost of ignoring safety, and how does it erode intimacy over timeWhat are some simple, daily practices that build safety, trust, and connectionWhy safety is the foundation of better sex and not just more sex.If you're craving sex that feels alive, nourishing, and deeply connected, this episode is your reminder: it all starts with safety. OUR NOVEMBER 20–24 GROUP RETREAT IS A FULL TANTRA EXPERIENCE AND REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENHere's what you'll experience:• Practices that bring your body into safety so pleasure can expand• Tools to rewire old patterns of shame, disconnection, or performance• Sacred intimacy rituals that turn sex into something nourishing and electric• Private time to take everything you've learned into your own bed

Trishana is an Empowerment Guide & Mentor, who has delved into diverse spiritual practices, including studying under Shamans in Peru and California, exploring the Chakra System, learning Tantric and Taoist techniques, and using Human Design & Gene Keys to understand her unique path while supporting others in understanding their own.With over five years of experience in providing personalized guidance to clients, Trishana's path is one of supporting and guiding others along their spiritual (and human) journey. Alongside her spiritual journey, she has also dedicated over a decade to government service, and now supports conscious businesses through SEO Marketing.I welcome Trishana back for our 3rd episode in the exploration of all things Human Design. In our third installment, we explore deeper themes of the 6/2 profile and the implications of shifting Earth's background frequency from a 1 line into a 6th line beginning in 2027. To here more about Trishana's personal journey as well as more foundational concepts of Human Mind, check out episodes 53 and 54.To discover more about Trishana and her offerings, follow her @lightray on IG or visit sacredtransmutation.comPlease enjoy my latest conversation with Trishana Suman and may you receive the call to step forth in authenticity and truth for the long awaited shift into 2027 and beyond.________FOOTNOTES & DEFINITIONS-Trishana's use of “correctness” here is referring to any moral sense of right or wrong, but is a specific Human Design term defined as: acting in alignment with your unique Strategy and Authority to live authentically and experience your true potential with the least resistance. This refers to a present-focused, in-the-moment use of guidance rather than something mind-driven, planned, or “thought out” for the future. To learn more about Strategy and Authority, check out our previous episodes. -Rave terminology:Penta: The energetic formation that arises when the auras of three to five people come together and create a trans-auric entity, or a formation that creates a single, collective field. The penta transcends the influence of any individual being and has a collective purpose all its own. The penta will not have individual egos desires but will serve the Program i.e. The Matrix or innate intelligence of our physical universe.

Every couple knows the ache of mismatched desire — when one of you is longing for more intimacy, while the other feels pulled back or pressured.In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share how to reframe desire mismatch from a source of conflict into an opportunity for deeper connection, presence, and intimacy. What you'll hear in this episode:Why mismatched desires don't mean your relationship is broken and how to see them as an invitation.Why honouring the cycles reduces shame.How stress or safety influences your ability to feel aroused.What is the hidden emotional toll of rejection and pressure when a desire mismatch goes unspokenWhy intimacy takes practice and the simple daily rituals that reconnect you outside and inside the bedroom. Desire mismatch isn't the end. It can be the doorway into more truth, more trust, and more erotic aliveness. Our Group Retreats at Phoenix Rising are now open for registration.Here's what you can expect November 20–24:• A lakeside sanctuary with space to slow down and breathe again• Daily practices that build intimacy, presence, and passion• Support from us in an intimate, like-minded group• Nourishing meals, cozy fires, and private moments together with no distractions• The chance to take everything you're learning back into your bedroom…and feel the differenceIf you've been waiting for the right time, this is it.Come and see how much more is possible for your relationship.Only 5 couples. First-come, first-served for your room selection (GeoDomes or cottage rooms).

The Aananda Nath lineage is a branch of the Nath tantric lineage, a timeless tradition that is thousands of years old. This text contains real practices from the Aananda Nath lineage, and unfolds a rich display of characters, storylines and cosmology of this ancient lineage. In this book, an introduction is given into the system of Tantric Japa Yoga, along with reflections on the path. Tantric Japa Yoga is a system of meditations involving chanting in Sanskrit. These practices can help us recharge and reconnect with the inner realms, and are designed to activate kundalini. In memoir style, Cathie Frank shares generously from her personal experience, while tracing the path of her own spiritual journey into the system of practices taught to her by her guru, Shajesh. She shares, with the permission of her guru,chanting practices formerly kept secret – passed on from guru to disciple. She also gives a thorough treatment of the spiritual dynamics behind the process of tantric chanting.

So many of us were told that passion fades with age and that once you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, intimacy is over.We're here to call bullsh!t on that story. In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share why intimacy can actually deepen with age and how to reignite the spark in your relationship, no matter where you are on the journey. What you'll hear in this episode:Busting the myth that passion naturally fades in long-term relationships.The hidden cost of avoiding intimacy and how it impacts your whole life.Why midlife and menopause aren't endings, but portals to deeper erotic energy and aliveness.The five kinds of intimacy that matter and are beyond just sex.Why retreats create breakthroughs that vacations or date nights never could. If you've been feeling like it's “too late” to get the passion back… this episode is your reminder that intimacy is waiting for you. 

In this powerful episode, Oliver and his guest, a founder of the London School of Tantra, explore the journey to authenticity and the transformative power of tantric leadership. They discuss shedding societal conditioning, embracing vulnerability, and leading from heart, sex, and soul to create meaningful connections and change society. From overcoming personal challenges like isolation to building a global movement, this conversation dives into intuition, presence, and the courage to act on your inner calling. Learn how to live authentically and manifest your purpose. Subscribe, like, and comment to join the conversation! Follow on Instagram: @yeskingoliver. Visit talkwitholiver.com for more episodes.

This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show & the amazing Patreon Mixtapers, and hearing their stories about what song made them each fall in love with music.   Guests appearing (in no particular order):  Barry Kerch & Eric Bass of Shinedown, Ed Toth of The Doobie Brothers / Vertical Horizon, CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool, Tim Foreman of Switchfoot, Cody Hanson of Hinder, Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America, Steve Bowman of Counting Crows, Paul Williams, Chris Vos of The Record Company, Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies, Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke, Jon Loree of Tantric & Smile Empty Soul, Jim Loughlin of moe., Don Jamieson of RockStrap & VH1's That Metal Show, Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, DT Carel of SpaceCastle, Carrie Cunningham, Jim & Lindsay Butler of Children of the 80's, Sean Faust, Bob Spear, Jay Sweet, Jason Whissell of It's Not That Bad / There Can Only Be One, Zack Derby of NeatCast, Kevin Brown of The Tom Petty Project, Leah Jones of The Struts Life, Sylvan Groth & Jesse Jackson of Perfectly Good Podcast, Greg Vorob of Reel Reactions, Dave Zalatoris of Beer In Front, and last (but certainly not least!) several of the incredible Patreon Mixtapers: Chad Lamasa, Brandon from VA, Philip Bergman & Tom Hutchinson. Head over to ⁠MyWeeklyMixtape.com⁠ to stream every song featured in this episode, browse the full archive of curated playlists, check out exclusive artist interviews, and discover even more music content designed for fans of all genres!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape X: https://x.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape Threads: https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Theme music is "Unveiled" by⁠ The 4th⁠. You can find the album on⁠ Spotify⁠,⁠ Apple Music⁠,⁠ Amazon Music⁠,⁠ Pandora⁠,⁠ YouTube⁠,⁠ Bandcamp⁠ & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can download the complete Inner Flame Tantric Experience here. Tonight's episode is not just a story you listen to…it's a story your body feels. A whispered journey of breath and fire…a secret door waiting to be opened…and the hidden room inside you where your deepest desires live. This isn't the usual kind of story.It's softer… slower…a mix of ASMR intimacy, erotic hypnosis, and tantric energy…guiding you to breathe in your natural sensuality…and discover how easily your inner flame can awaken. All you need to do is press play, let the whispers slip under your skin,and allow yourself to go deeper… step by step… breath by breath…into the kind of pleasure you carry with you long after the audio ends.

What lies at the heart of one of the most revered scriptures of non-dual Tantra?In this episode, we hear a direct reading of the opening and closing verses of the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra, a text composed over a thousand years ago that frames 112 transformative meditation practices. These verses are far more than an introduction or conclusion—they carry profound insights into the nature of reality, the relationship of Śiva and Śakti, and the ultimate context in which Tantric practice becomes effective. Rendered here in a fresh translation, the words of the Goddess and Bhairava point us beyond ritual and form into the essence of awareness itself. Listeners are invited into the contemplative power of scripture, allowing the poetry of these ancient teachings to speak directly to the heart.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.

You'd think retreat leaders wouldn't “need” a retreat themselves… but the truth is, we'll never be done learning, deepening, and choosing each other. In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share why we said yes to flying across the world for a couples mastermind and retreat — and what it gave us as partners, lovers, and leaders. What you'll hear in this episode:Why we signed up for a six-month mastermind and retreat, even with resistance.Why even leaders need to surrender and be held and how it changed our intimacy.How emotional release practices create deep safety and intimacy in partnership.What is the erotic charge of polarity — and how containment and surrender can lead to full-body orgasms (yes, fully clothed).Why you don't have to wait until crisis to invest in your relationship. If you've been craving more intimacy, trust, and desire in your relationship, this episode is your sign. 

This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show & the amazing Patreon Mixtapers, and hearing their thoughts on what they consider to be the perfect album, and why!   Guests appearing (in no particular order):  Barry Kerch of Shinedown, CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool, Tim Foreman of Switchfoot, Cody Hanson of Hinder, Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America, Chris Vos of The Record Company, Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies, Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke, Jon Loree of Tantric & Smile Empty Soul, Jim Loughlin of moe., Don Jamieson of RockStrap & VH1's That Metal Show, Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, DT Carel of SpaceCastle, Carrie Cunningham, Jim & Lindsay Butler of Children of the 80's, Sean Faust, Bob Spear, Jay Sweet, Jason Whissell of It's Not That Bad / There Can Only Be One, Zack Derby of NeatCast, Sylvan Groth & Jesse Jackson of Perfectly Good Podcast, and last (but certainly not least!) several of the incredible Patreon Mixtapers: Chad Lamasa, Philip Bergman & Tom Hutchinson. Head over to ⁠MyWeeklyMixtape.com⁠ to stream every song featured in this episode, browse the full archive of curated playlists, check out exclusive artist interviews, and discover even more music content designed for fans of all genres!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape X: https://x.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape Threads: https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Theme music is "Unveiled" by⁠ The 4th⁠. You can find the album on⁠ Spotify⁠,⁠ Apple Music⁠,⁠ Amazon Music⁠,⁠ Pandora⁠,⁠ YouTube⁠,⁠ Bandcamp⁠ & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like you and your partner have become more like roommates than lovers? The truth is… your spark isn't gone. It's waiting to be remembered. In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share how presence, polarity, and sacred intimacy can bring back desire—without starting from scratch. What you'll hear in this episode:Why your spark isn't gone and it's buried under stress, routine, and disconnection.How to bring presence into your day and stop performing for love.Desire doesn't die, and it suffocates. Learn how to create space for erotic energy to rise.The everyday acts of service and devotion that rebuild intimacy (it's not about grand gestures).How to shift from feeling like roommates to reawakening passion together. If you're longing to feel more alive, connected, and deeply desired again… this episode is your invitation. 

World-renowned sexologist and Tantra teacher Jaiya reveals how sexuality, intimacy, and awakened pleasure can become powerful tools for healing, spiritual growth, and self-realization. We explore why society has shamed sex, how suppression distorts our relationship with our bodies, and how ancient Tantric practices can restore our connection to the sacred.You'll learn how to harness your life force energy, expand your capacity for intimacy, transmute darkness into light, and unlock your unique Erotic Blueprint. Try Pique Life tea and save 20% for life & get a free frother:https://www.piquelife.com/KnowThyselfStart your free trial with Wix:https://bit.ly/3SXG2qKAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________0:00 Intro 2:14 Sexuality as a Path to Awakening3:59 Why Society Shames Sex6:46 The Link Between Distortion & Suppression 8:55 Coming Into Right Relationship with Sexuality12:04 We're Missing Our on the “Symphony” of Intimacy 16:44 Why We Must Desexualize Our Mind20:22 Beauty & Subtlety of Awakened Pleasure 26:15 The Lineage of Tantra & It's Doorway to the Divine32:55 Ad: Pique Life34:20 Tantra Isn't Just Sex 39:48 How to Make Anything in Life Pleasurable43:52 Transmuting Darkness Into Light48:46 Ad: Wix50:41 Orgasms: Men vs Women58:39 Harnessing Your Life Force Energy1:04:49 Becoming a Multi-Orgasmic Man1:07:16 Erotic Blueprints: Your Archetype for Pleasure1:24:25 Eros vs Sexuality 1:28:43 Becoming Integrated with These Tools1:33:29 Rekindling Your Sex Life with a Longtime Partner1:38:49 The Synchronicity of Coming On This Show1:41:18 Practice to Bring This Into Your Life1:43:28 Conclusion___________Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/missjaiya/https://theblueprintbreakthrough.com/https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

Deepen your Sensual Pleasure and connect with your authentic sensual self. Head over to tantricflame.com for "The Inner Flame Gateway," a complimentary meditation session that guides you towards your own source of deep, conscious pleasure.Join us for a deeply personal and incredibly sensual episode as Christie shares her groundbreaking experience with Conscious Sensuality. She embarks on a journey that challenges her preconceived notions of pleasure, leading her to an exhilarating and deeply satisfying discovery. Hear how Christie moved beyond the superficial to unearth a form of pleasure that resonated through her entire being – a true, holistic satisfaction she never knew was possible. Her story is one of liberation, sensation, and profound self-discovery. Curious to explore your own inner landscape of pleasure? Ignite your senses and connect with your authentic self. Head over to tantricflame.com for "The Inner Flame Gateway," a complimentary meditation session that guides you towards your own source of deep, conscious pleasure.

As a Pleasure and Orgasm Coach, Jenn Wodtke helps women find deep fulfillment and self-worth through connection with their desires, sexuality, and pleasure. Her clients learn how to quiet their inner critic, get out of their mind and into their body so they can expand their pleasure and orgasmic capacity. Ultimately, it's about personal power and satisfaction. Jenn's Touchless Orgasm Method is a revolutionary approach that focuses on how to connect with the pleasure that is already inside us. Supporting women as they reclaim power that has historically been denied them is Jenn's passion.

In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share how the natural dance between the masculine and feminine can transform your intimacy, trust, and erotic connection. Whether you're new to polarity or deep in your practice, this conversation offers insight, lived experience, and tangible steps to bring more presence and passion into your relationship. What you'll hear in this episode:Why the feminine opens most when she feels safe, seen, and fully heldHow to lean into your core essence without falling into gender stereotypesHow to spot when trauma patterns are pulling you out of polarity and what to do about itWhat are the little daily acts that build trust and deepen attractionHow we weave these practices into private couples retreats at Phoenix Rising If you're craving more trust, more passion, and more magnetic attraction in your relationship…

In this episode AC and Isaac Hill delve into the spiritual world with guest, Sri Kutupananda Nath, a Tantric practitioner from South India. Listen as we explore the fascinating topics of Advaita Vedanta vs. Tantra, weather magic, and working with deities. Nath shares his experiences with Indra, Baglamukhi, and the importance of initiation, along with insights from his new book, 'My Experiences With Rain.' Whether you're interested in ancient technologies, the spiritual path, or Vedic astrology, this episode has something for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more intriguing discussions! #PlantCunningPodcast #SpiritualJourney #WeatherMagic #Tantra #AdvaitaVedanta00:00 Introduction to the Plant Cunning Podcast02:47 Meet Our Guest: Sri Kutupananda Nath03:22 Sri Kutupananda Nath's Spiritual Journey05:38 Understanding Prana Shakti and Kundalini11:31 Exploring Different Spiritual Traditions18:19 Working with Weather Magic and Baglamukhi28:48 Applications of Plant Practices29:13 Weather Manipulation Techniques31:06 Cosmology of the Five Fires33:03 The Significance of Homa and Mantras36:14 Ethics and Consequences of Weather Influence44:50 The Role of Frogs in Weather Patterns48:40 Current Projects and Contact Information50:13 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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Ignite your senses and connect with your authentic self. Head over to tantricflame.com for "The Inner Flame Gateway," a complimentary meditation session that guides you towards your own source of deep, conscious pleasure.Join us for a deeply personal and incredibly sensual episode as Christie shares her groundbreaking experience with Conscious Sensuality. She embarks on a journey that challenges her preconceived notions of pleasure, leading her to an exhilarating and deeply satisfying discovery. Hear how Christie moved beyond the superficial to unearth a form of pleasure that resonated through her entire being – a true, holistic satisfaction she never knew was possible. Her story is one of liberation, sensation, and profound self-discovery. Curious to explore your own inner landscape of pleasure? Ignite your senses and connect with your authentic self. Head over to tantricflame.com for "The Inner Flame Gateway," a complimentary meditation session that guides you towards your own source of deep, conscious pleasure.

The Krama School of the Trika Saivism of Kashmir, more familiar as Kalikrama in the contemporary parlance, has turned out to be the most crucial among the monistic Saiva traditions of medieval Kashmir after the Pratyabhijna school, a scenario people could hardly envisage six decades back when it first came to the notice of modern scholarship. The doctrine of Kalikrama, lit. sequential order of consciousness deities called Kalis, constitutes the most pivotal aspect of this school marked by a synchronous resonance between the esoteric/Tantric and cognitive/metaphysical undercurrents of the system. In order to delve deeper into the doctrine of Kalikrama the present monograph does some loud thinking in three important areas: (a) the role of cognitivization in the ultimate realization; (b) the theoretical background of the mystical experience built around the consciousness deity(ies); and (c) the inconclusiveness of the hidden meaning posing an epistemological barrier in the study of an esoteric Tantric tradition. In all these areas one cannot miss the imprints of Abhinavagupta's profound contribution. As such, the present study journeys into three directions: (1) a short genealogy of modern Krama studies; (2) the epistemology of the esoteric internalization embodied in the doctrine of Kalikrama; and (3) the role played by Abhinavagupta as its foremost architect. As such, the present study needs be construed as a small step towards discovering the intrinsic epistemological ethos of an esoteric Tantric tradition. 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

The Krama School of the Trika Saivism of Kashmir, more familiar as Kalikrama in the contemporary parlance, has turned out to be the most crucial among the monistic Saiva traditions of medieval Kashmir after the Pratyabhijna school, a scenario people could hardly envisage six decades back when it first came to the notice of modern scholarship. The doctrine of Kalikrama, lit. sequential order of consciousness deities called Kalis, constitutes the most pivotal aspect of this school marked by a synchronous resonance between the esoteric/Tantric and cognitive/metaphysical undercurrents of the system. In order to delve deeper into the doctrine of Kalikrama the present monograph does some loud thinking in three important areas: (a) the role of cognitivization in the ultimate realization; (b) the theoretical background of the mystical experience built around the consciousness deity(ies); and (c) the inconclusiveness of the hidden meaning posing an epistemological barrier in the study of an esoteric Tantric tradition. In all these areas one cannot miss the imprints of Abhinavagupta's profound contribution. As such, the present study journeys into three directions: (1) a short genealogy of modern Krama studies; (2) the epistemology of the esoteric internalization embodied in the doctrine of Kalikrama; and (3) the role played by Abhinavagupta as its foremost architect. As such, the present study needs be construed as a small step towards discovering the intrinsic epistemological ethos of an esoteric Tantric tradition. 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

The Krama School of the Trika Saivism of Kashmir, more familiar as Kalikrama in the contemporary parlance, has turned out to be the most crucial among the monistic Saiva traditions of medieval Kashmir after the Pratyabhijna school, a scenario people could hardly envisage six decades back when it first came to the notice of modern scholarship. The doctrine of Kalikrama, lit. sequential order of consciousness deities called Kalis, constitutes the most pivotal aspect of this school marked by a synchronous resonance between the esoteric/Tantric and cognitive/metaphysical undercurrents of the system. In order to delve deeper into the doctrine of Kalikrama the present monograph does some loud thinking in three important areas: (a) the role of cognitivization in the ultimate realization; (b) the theoretical background of the mystical experience built around the consciousness deity(ies); and (c) the inconclusiveness of the hidden meaning posing an epistemological barrier in the study of an esoteric Tantric tradition. In all these areas one cannot miss the imprints of Abhinavagupta's profound contribution. As such, the present study journeys into three directions: (1) a short genealogy of modern Krama studies; (2) the epistemology of the esoteric internalization embodied in the doctrine of Kalikrama; and (3) the role played by Abhinavagupta as its foremost architect. As such, the present study needs be construed as a small step towards discovering the intrinsic epistemological ethos of an esoteric Tantric tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

The Krama School of the Trika Saivism of Kashmir, more familiar as Kalikrama in the contemporary parlance, has turned out to be the most crucial among the monistic Saiva traditions of medieval Kashmir after the Pratyabhijna school, a scenario people could hardly envisage six decades back when it first came to the notice of modern scholarship. The doctrine of Kalikrama, lit. sequential order of consciousness deities called Kalis, constitutes the most pivotal aspect of this school marked by a synchronous resonance between the esoteric/Tantric and cognitive/metaphysical undercurrents of the system. In order to delve deeper into the doctrine of Kalikrama the present monograph does some loud thinking in three important areas: (a) the role of cognitivization in the ultimate realization; (b) the theoretical background of the mystical experience built around the consciousness deity(ies); and (c) the inconclusiveness of the hidden meaning posing an epistemological barrier in the study of an esoteric Tantric tradition. In all these areas one cannot miss the imprints of Abhinavagupta's profound contribution. As such, the present study journeys into three directions: (1) a short genealogy of modern Krama studies; (2) the epistemology of the esoteric internalization embodied in the doctrine of Kalikrama; and (3) the role played by Abhinavagupta as its foremost architect. As such, the present study needs be construed as a small step towards discovering the intrinsic epistemological ethos of an esoteric Tantric tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

What if sacred sexuality started with eye contact, breath, and truth-telling? This is what Tantra really looks like, and for couples who are ready to feel more.  In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we debunk the biggest myths surrounding Tantra and explore how it can become a living, embodied practice that fosters presence, trust, and sacred connection. 

In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we guide you through the experience of a private couples retreat, revealing what happens behind the scenes — from intention-setting to integration. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to do this work in a sacred, supported container… this one's for you. What you'll hear in this episode:What makes a private retreat different from group workHow to set powerful intentions and boundaries before your retreat beginsHow sacred sexuality sessions are shaped around your pace and nervous systemWhy having no group pressure helps you go deeper, fasterWhat the land, the rituals, and the privacy create together

The Sacred Wisdom of Anger, Parasites & Tantra with Katie Silcox In this powerful episode of Buddhist Biohacker, I sit down with my dear friend and teacher Katie Silcox—founder of The Shakti School, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy and Glow-Worthy. Together, we explore the spiritual wisdom of taboo emotions, the sacred role of anger, and how parasites and mold can be teachers on the healing path. We also talk about why the guru era is over and what's next. With raw honesty, ancient insight, and plenty of laughter, Katie and I share Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to help you reconnect with your emotions, release stored pain, and deepen your spiritual practice. About Katie Silcox Katie Silcox, M.A., is a New York Times best-selling author of Healthy, Happy, Sexy – Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness. Katie holds a Master's degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association, and is currently pursuing depth studies in Jungian Psychology. Her work focuses on the convergence of ancient holistic medicine, functional medicine science, and heart-centered spirituality. Special Gift for Buddhist Biohacker Listeners The Shakti School is offering an exclusive discount to Buddhist Biohacker listeners to study with Katie and other incredible teachers in their year-long Ayurveda School program. Use the code POD100 at checkout for $100 off any payment plan. You can also start by exploring their free mini-course: Free Women's Wisdom & Ayurveda Mini-Course In this episode you'll learn: Lessons from heartbreak and my personal experience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Why healthy anger is so hard to access—and why it matters Vajrayana Tantra, the Hindu goddess Indra, and the liver as the seat of emotions How to open to fear, sadness, anger and grief without bypassing Katie's recent experience with Dr. Vasant Lad Overdoing, overshaming, and overmasculinizing The Tantric practice of feeding your demons Practical ways to work with anger and the Drama Triangle Becoming a guardian of your sensual energy The spiritual meaning of parasites, candida, and mold in the body Life as a mandala and the Kalachakra (The Great Wheel of Time) Resources & Mentions: Julie Hoyle – Lisa's teacher Dr. Jill Carnahan – Functional medicine doctor The Shakti School Year-Long Ayurveda School Free Mini-Course Instagram: @theshaktischool Facebook: The Shakti School Connect with Lisa (your host): Cherry Pie: Chasing Love and Finding Compassion Enlightenment Pie: Healing Through Spiritual Practice buddhistbiohacker.com YouTube + Instagram: @buddhistbiohacker If you loved this episode… Subscribe to Buddhist Biohacker on your favorite podcast app Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Share it with a friend who needs this reminder: your emotions are sacred.

In this soul-stirring episode, Katie chats with Lisa Gunshore, transformational guide, Shakti School graduate and author of the new book, Cherry Pie. These Shakti goddesses discuss the spiritual wisdom of parasites, why your anger is sacred, why the guru era is over and what's next! With raw honesty, ancient insight and laughs, Lisa and Katie share their favorite Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to help you reconnect to your emotions and deepen your spiritual practice. It's the Summer of Love here at The Shakti School! Enroll in our year-long Ayurveda School before August 11th to receive our Summer of Love bonus: $100 off tuition, a beautiful summer sampler kit from our friends at Paavani Ayurveda, a free year of our Spirit Sessions Membership and a recipe e-book from Katie's kitchen! Click here to learn more and enroll before August 11th using code SummerofLove at registration checkout.   In this episode about anger, emotional processing and more, you'll hear: ~ Lessons from heartbreak ~ Lisa's personal experience with the Dalai Lama ~ Why we have a hard time feeling healthy anger ~ The liver is the seat of all emotions ~ Opening to the raw feelings of fear, sadness, anger and grief ~ The Tantric perspective of taboo emotions like anger and fear ~ Ayurvedic practices to strengthen the liver ~ How we're redefining femininity at The Shakti School ~ Overdoing, overshaming and overmasculinizing ~ Practical ways to work with anger ~ Becoming a guardian of your sensual energy ~ The spiritual meaning of parasites, candida and mold in the body ~ Kalachakra AKA the Great Wheel of Time ~ Sign up for our free Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!   Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-219-anger-parasites-and-cherry-pie-with-lisa-gunshore/   Connect with Lisa Gunshore: ~ Read Lisa's new book, Cherry Pie: Chasing Love and Finding Compassion ~ Check out Lisa's website, buddhistbiohacker.com ~ Listen to the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast ~ Follow Lisa on IG @buddhistbiohacker and YouTube   Other resources related to this episode: ~ Sign up for the 2026 class of our Ayurveda School now to get your Summer of Love bonus! ~ Follow us on IG @theshaktischool and Facebook ~ Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy

In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we unpack the dynamics of sacred polarity and share how presence, safety, and honest communication create the foundation for deep, lasting intimacy.

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!What happens when two relationship experts almost break up—and instead create a breakthrough? Meet Guy Shahar, founder of Tantra Speed Date and mastermind behind the 90-Day Relationship Experiment, and Maya Kova, lead facilitator and conscious relating expert. Both certified through Source Tantra, these two don't just teach relationship skills—they live them. Guy has spent years perfecting conscious dating methods after recognizing the limitations of traditional dating. Maya brings deep expertise in Tantric practices and feminine embodiment. Together, they've helped hundreds break free from toxic dating cycles.Their secret? They practice what they preach, using every tool they teach on themselves first.The 90-Day Relationship Experiment isn't your typical dating program. Instead of trying to find "the one," you practice conscious dating skills through short experimental relationships with dedicated coaching support.HERE'S WHAT MAKES IT BRILLIANT:7-day practice relationships with random pairings (no matchmaking drama)Dedicated dating coach for personalized feedback"Breaking Upwards" process that turns endings into growth celebrationsReal relationship skills you can't learn from dating appsLINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITEThe Power of Pleasure, A Free Summit July 23-24, 2025. This 2-day live event will feature trailblazers in the field of conscious sexuality. Join us for FREE! AWAKENING THE GODDESS IN CRETE! Leah & Willow want to take you on an all-woman's tantric pilgrimage to Greece Oct 5-12, 2025! Join us for a trip of lifetime. LAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20. Support the show SxR Website Dr. Willow's Website Leah's Website

Let's talk about dating! More specifically, conscious dating leading into conscious relationships. How do you find, create, & nurture a relationship that is completely aligned with who you are and what you want?What is your intention with dating? What are you hoping to get out of it? Fall in love with the process, and even more in love with yourself through the process. The answer to ‘what is your best dating tip' coming from a Conscious Dating Coach, will likely shock you! Our special guest today is Gina Marie.She is a Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach specializing in embodied intimacy through a Tantric lens, helping women and couples thrive in pleasure, sex, and relationships. With 15 years of experience in mental health and certifications as a VITA Method Coach, Meditation Teacher, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, and Energy and Sound Healer, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practices. Gina holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology and an M.Sc. from the University of Toronto, and she is passionate about co-creating transformative healing experiences that connect the body's wisdom and open the heart.Connect with Gina Marie:Erotic Upgrade Online Course: https://ginamarie.ca/erotic-upgrade-group-program/ She Blooms Pleasure Membership:https://ginamarie.simplero.com/products/226690-She-Blooms Reclaim 1-1 Self-Love & Intimacy Coaching for Women: https://ginamarie.ca/self-love-intimacy-reclaim-program/ JOIN THE PLEASURE PARTY: Redefine your pleasure in just 15 minutes: https://www.krishall.ca/the-pleasure-portal Do you feel like it's ‘dead down there'? Do orgasms feel impossible, pleasure feel foreign, and life feels like it needs a glow-up? Schedule a free clarity call to figure out what's next. https://calendly.com/krishall2/clarity-call Join our intimate sacred sexuality retreat: Wild Women Rising! https://www.krishall.ca/wild-women-rising-bowen Use code KRIS10 for 10% your next pleasure toy! https://waands.com/?ref=illhavewhatsheshaving Instagram:@kris.hall.coachingJoin our newsletter:www.krishall.ca  

(This episode of The Road Home is dedicated to the memory of Joanna Macy—founder of the Eco-Dharma and Deep Ecology Movements—who passed this weekend at the age of 96) On this episode, a follow-up to episode 148, Ethan explores wealth and generosity from a tantric perspective. If you could take the view, for just one moment, that you, your perceptions, and your world were all perfect in being exactly what they were, how would that change your experience of yourself, your resources, and your participation in society? What is generosity (“dana” in the Buddhist languages) from a Tantric perspective? How does tantra change our ability to practice Dana, or "fluid exchange" with our experience? In the second part of a two episode discussion, Ethan looks at an understanding of wealth and generosity in the Vajrayana systems of Buddhist practice, incorporating themes of spacious awareness, teacher Rick Hanson's crucial four-step practice of “Taking in the Good,” and the practices of Ratna Jewel, Golden Key and Enriching Presence from the Tantric and Shambhala traditions. Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group starts up again on July 10th, and a special guided meditation on Open Awarenesswas released this month. Another bonus podcast discussed a mindful take on the Revolutionary Astrology of Summer 2025 with Juliana McCarthy and Ethan Nichtern. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Spotify,Ethan's Website, etc). Ethan's most recent book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds was just awarded a gold medal in the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards. You can visit Ethan's website to order a signed copy. Please allow two weeks from the time of your order for your copy to arrive. Don't forget to sign up for the August 23 “Windhorse Meditation” Online Retreat at this link and the upcoming 5 day retreat at the lovely Garrison Institute at this link ! Check out all the cool offerings at our podcast sponsor Dharma Moon, including theBody of Meditation Teacher Training program beginning July 10th, 2025. Free video courses co-taught by Ethan and others, such as The Three Marks of Existence, are also available for download.

From the sacred fire of Phoenix Rising Retreats… comes the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast. In this week's episode, we open up about one of the most tender edges in a relationship: how to invite your partner into deeper intimacy, without nagging, pushing, or trying to fix him. We unpack real examples from our journey and offer grounded, heart-led tools you can start using today. ✨ Here's what we cover:The shift from “I wish he would…” to “Here's what I desire.”Why men often shut down in the face of information overload—and how to invite with embodiment instead.What happens when we respect his pace, instead of forcing a timelineHow the feminine can lead with love without taking on the full emotional load.Why retreats remove pressure and open up space for presence, healing, and connection.Private vs. group retreats: navigating resistance, overwhelm, and finding the right fit. 

In this episode I host a dialogue between Dr Caroline van Damme and Lama Justin von Bujdoss. Dr Caroline Van Damme is an adult psychiatrist and family and systemic psychotherapist specialising in chronic psychotic disorders, and co-teacher of Buddhist guru and Sowa Rigpa doctor Nida Chenagtsang.  Lama Justin von Bujdoss is an American Buddhist teacher, dark retreat yogi, founder and spiritual director of Yangti Yoga Retreat Center in Buckland Massachusetts, and author of ‘Modern Tantric Buddhism'. Caroline and Justin discuss the risk of psychosis during extreme religious practices, consider the rewards and dangers of dark retreat, and describe the different forms of hallucination. Caroline and Justin warn about engaging in advanced practices too soon, consider the pros and cons of spiritual ambition, and offer a mental health checklist for those considering intensive practice. Caroline and Justin also reflect on their own biographies, share challenges they have faced, and recount anecdotes of religious psychosis. … Video version: www.guruviking.com Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Justin explains the practice of dark retreat 5:55 - What is the purpose of dark retreat? 06:50 - Obstacles during dark retreat 09:39 - Distracted and disturbed by experience 11:08 - Sensory deprivation induces psychosis and delusional ideation 12:41 - Auditory or visual? 13:16 - Hallucinations in dark retreat vs in schizophrenia 18:51 - Practice prerequisites to dark retreat 21:10 - The purpose of intensive practice contexts 22:42 - Trekchod is the best antidote 23:38 - Justin laments the rush to do advanced retreats and practices 24:35 - Lack of mental health crisis intervention skills in Buddhist sanghas 25:38 - The devastating consequences of psychosis 27:09 - Sensory deprivation as torture and the “White Room” 29:01 - Tantric context of dark retreat and other challenging experiences 31:34 - Gek sel literature and “set and setting” 34:24 - Disastrous outcomes of Vipassana and other group retreats 38:19 - Mystical delusions and the manic state 41:59 - Consent, context, and the need for a guide 46:17 - Practice slowly, arrive quickly 46:51 - Extreme sports practitioners and disregard for tradition 50:24 - - Social pressure to avoid boredom 54:48 - A menu of spiritual materialism 57:10 - Outer, inner, and secret yidam practice 59:50 - Tilopa's Six Nails 01:00:47 - Śamatha and raw-dogging 01:02:33 - Lojong 01:03:21 - Dream yoga and illusory body practice 01:05:14 - Walking meditation 01:05:28 - Frequency, duration, and intensity 01:08:21 - Spiritual ambition and Justin's own training 01:13:10 - Ngondro and building a good foundation 01:14:12 - Bodhicitta as context 01:15:44 - A story of temporary insanity 01:17:29 - Health checklist for extreme spiritual adventures 01:20:17 - Dr Caroline's difficult intake experience 01:22:02 - Spiritual bypass and the role of the teacher 01:24:13 - Long term relationships with patients and students 01:25:40 - John Welwood's advocacy for psychotherapy 01:29:40 - Today's lack of a long term relationship with the guru 01:35:22 - The power of relationship 01:40:00 - Justin's concluding remarks 01:41:56 - Dr Caroline's concluding remarks … Previous episodes with Lama Justin von Bujdoss: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=bujdoss 
 Previous episodes with Dr Caroline van Damme: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=caroline … Find out more about Lama Justin von Bujdoss: - https://justinvonbujdoss.com/ - https://www.yangtiyoga.com/ Find out more about Dr Caroline van Damme: - https://www.sowarigpainstitute.org/dr-caroline-van-damme … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

This episode offers a clear, grounded conversation on one of the most misunderstood aspects of Tantra: the role of sexuality. In dialogue with Ashton Szabo, we trace the origins of this confusion, distinguishing between classical Tantra and modern neo-Tantra, and examining how the term itself was co-opted in the West. Listeners are introduced to the true context of sexual practice in the original Tantric tradition—not as a means of enhancing pleasure, but as a rare and advanced form of spiritual realization. The conversation concludes with reflections from the Tantrāloka on how the most intimate experiences can, under the right conditions, dissolve separation and reveal the undivided nature of reality.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.

Even after years of tantra, pleasure work, and healing, you can still find yourself having disconnected sex, obligation sex, or even “Let's just get it over with” sex. And you're not broken for that. In this episode, Pleasure Is a Practice: Why Good Sex Doesn't Just Happen, we pull back the curtain on our own sexual evolution, what we used to believe was “good sex” (think: drunk, performative, porn-scripted), and how it's now become something radically different.Some other things we tackled are…Slowing down until the nervous system says yesListening to the body instead of chasing orgasmHonouring the grief, rage, or tenderness that arises mid-pleasureGiving and receiving pussy or cock massage without pressureExpanding intimacy through energy, breath, and presence This isn't about fixing you.  You already know your body is sacred. This is about creating the kind of space where that sacredness gets to be witnessed, met, and fully felt…together. Another thing, if you would like to learn more about Couples Retreats at Phoenix Rising Retreats and/or Private Coaching, book a complimentary Exploratory Call with Kim here - https://calendly.com/talk-to-kim/exploration-call.  Something you might like is that when you book your free call before July 31, 2025, to learn more, you will receive $1000 off a retreat of your choice in 2025!   About us: Kim & Roberto are the co-founders of Phoenix Rising Retreats, and the real-life couple behind the mic. Together, they guide couples into deeper body, mind, and soul-based connection through sacred sexuality, Tantra, conscious communication, and nervous system healing.Kim is a teacher, speaker, and Bestselling Author, bringing years of trauma-informed, professionally certified Intimacy, Relationship & Tantra coaching experience to the podcast mic... And Roberto joins her side, sharing his grounded masculine insight, hard-knocks inspired wisdom, and a refreshing no-BS perspective on what it actually takes to show up in love.What started as their own late-night “date night” Tantric adventures turned into a life-changing journey... and now, a re-birthed podcast season for couples who are ready to reignite their passion, deepen their partnership, and rise together.They're here to tell the truth about what it means to build sacred partnership- not the filtered, social-media version, but the real, raw, beautifully messy kind that actually lasts. Follow us below and continue the convo! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.moore.coffinInstagram -   https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenix.rising.retreatsWebsite - https://getyoursexyback.ca/and https://www.phoenixrisingretreats.com

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!What do you get when you combine a Stanford neurobiology background with shamanic arts, sex magic, and thousands of years of Tantric wisdom? You get Layla Martin - the global Tantra leader who's literally rewriting the rules on sexual healing. As founder and creator of the VITA Coaching certification, Layla has guided thousands of women from sexual trauma to sacred empowerment. But here's what makes her story so powerful: she didn't start as some naturally enlightened goddess. She started as a terrified teenager who was so disconnected from her body that she showered in a bathing suit and prayed every night to never become a woman. Her journey from childhood sexual abuse to becoming one of the world's most respected sacred sexuality teachers isn't just inspiring - it's a roadmap for anyone who's ever felt broken by their past.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSFrom Trauma to Tantra Teacher: How Layla transformed from a teenager so terrified of her body she showered in a bathing suit to becoming a global leader in sacred sexuality and healing thousands worldwideThe 7-Day Manifestation Ritual That Works: Layla's powerful combination of morning grief rituals + evening sex magic that called in her life partner (plus the neuroscience of why this method is so effective)Sacred Sexuality as Spiritual Practice: Why "your body is just as sacred as prayer" and how ancient traditions used erotic energy as a direct pathway to divine connection before religious suppressionReal Talk on Healing Timelines: The honest truth that deep sexual trauma healing takes 5-10+ years, and why Layla still has breakthrough moments after decades of this workSomatic Trauma Release Techniques: How to identify where trauma lives in your nervous system through body scanning, and why energy phenomena like shaking and speaking in tongues are natural sacred responsesBreaking the "Specialness Trap": How the desperate need to feel worthy and special can actually block spiritual growth, and why true power comes from knowing you're already enough exactly as you areLINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN LAYLA'S EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HEREThe Power of Pleasure, A Free Summit July 23-24, 2025. This 2-day live event will feature trailblazers in the field of conscious sexuality. Join us for FREE! AWAKENING THE GODDESS IN CRETE! Leah & Willow want to take you on an all-woman's tantric pilgrimage to Greece Oct 5-12, 2025! Join us for a trip of lifetime. LAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20. Support the show SxR Website Dr. Willow's Website Leah's Website

This week's guest curator is Jon Loree, drummer for both⁠ Tantric⁠ &⁠ Smile Empty Soul⁠, and we're compiling a playlist featuring 20 of the greatest cowbell anthems in rock music, all guaranteed to be the perfect prescription for that fever. Head over to ⁠⁠MyWeeklyMixtape.com⁠⁠ to stream every song featured in this episode, browse the full archive of curated playlists, check out exclusive artist interviews, and discover even more music content designed for fans of all genres!  FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website:⁠⁠ http://www.myweeklymixtape.com⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape⁠⁠ X:⁠⁠ https://x.com/myweeklymixtape⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape⁠⁠  Blusky:⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape⁠⁠ Theme music is "Unveiled" by⁠⁠ The 4th⁠⁠. You can find the album on⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Apple Music⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Amazon Music⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Pandora⁠⁠,⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Bandcamp⁠⁠ & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the pod, Katie is joined by marketing expert, author, and philanthropist Mark Young! Katie shares her career journey from A.I. to “Ayurveda Intelligence,” while Mark reflects on life lessons as he approaches a milestone birthday. They offer practical marketing advice for Ayurvedic coaches and other heart-centered entrepreneurs, discuss the role of AI in their lives and share how you can build a wildly successful business by cultivating relationships and trusting your unique voice. Ready to start your own heart-centered business as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach? Enrollment for the next class of our Ayurveda certification training is now open! Click here to learn more and enroll.   In this episode about marketing and much more, you'll hear: ~ An invitation to join our year-long Ayurveda School ~ Shifting gender roles in our modern world ~ The Tantric view of masculine and feminine ~ Heart-centered marketing ~ Strategic Coach with Dan Sullivan ~ The importance of scheduling time off and buffer days ~ Feminine form business and marketing ~ The importance of asking good questions ~ Why Katie and Mark aren't afraid of A.I. taking over ~ A.I.'s level of consciousness ~ Jungian and spiritual perspectives on A.I. ~ Practical ways Mark and Katie use A.I. in their lives ~ Mark's top marketing tips for Ayurvedic coaches and counselors ~ The importance of relationships over transactions ~ Walking your talk as a business owner ~ Being authentic vs. oversharing ~ Advice for new business owners who don't have a big following ~ Trusting your unique voice ~ Sign up for our free Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!   Connect with Mark Young: ~ Mark's books: Radical Generosity and Date Your Clients ~ Mark's website: www.themarkyoung.com ~ Mark's podcast: Performance Driven Living ~ Follow Mark on IG: @themarkyoung   Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy Get the full show notes here

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