In this potent episode of the Love, Sex and Leadership podcast, Aaron and Xavier guide listeners through a deeply embodied exploration of masculine and feminine energies—light and dark, structure and flow, presence and receptivity. The conversation begins with a somatic drop-in, inviting awareness to sound, breath, and touch, as a gateway into deeper presence. From there, Aaron and Xavier illuminate the energetic polarities within us all, challenging the cultural narratives that associate “dark” with evil and “light” with goodness. Through story and practical embodiment cues, they differentiate between light and dark expressions of the masculine and feminine, while emphasizing the vital role of owning both. The dark masculine is revealed as the force that acts with clarity, strength, and groundedness—even in the face of death—while the dark feminine is the raw, uncompromising truth-teller that emerges from emotional depth. Both hosts share personal insights into how repressed energies—particularly the feminine in men—often show up in addictive or unconscious behaviors when not given space in the light. Listeners are invited into a conversation not just about polarity, but integration. This episode offers a call to meet life with wholeness, where love is not just light and bliss, but the sacred union of opposites. Through this integration, we move beyond judgment, embody deeper leadership, and return to the authentic, present truth of who we are. Filmed live at the Men's Initiation Journey Retreat! Join the next one! https://www.theinitiationjourney.com/