Author and Rosebud Woman founder Christine Mason joins me to explore what it means to live erotically and powerfully through every stage of womanhood. We dive into her work on aging, agency, and discernment—from embracing our sensuality at any age to navigating later-age motherhood with clarity and choice. Christine shares insights from The 9 Lives of Women, breaking down cultural narratives around sex, aging, and reproductive freedom. We also discuss the importance of body rituals, intergenerational healing, and how staying embodied can support a vibrant, empowered life well into elderhood.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:27 Intro
07:45 What does it really mean to age erotically?
17:41 You Are All Your Ages at Once
20:37 Let Your Future Self Guide You Back to Joy
27:56 Motherhood, Choice, and the Shifting Narrative
44:23 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing?
49:18 The Joy of Growing Older (And Why You Won’t Want to Go Back)
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Christine is a six-time founder and CEO, with a deep interest in women's wellness and the liberation of all people. She's a futurist, a yogi, tantrika, mother of 4, and grandmother. She's the author of Reverence (2021), The Nine Gifts (2020), The Invitation (2018) and Body Love, as well as 5 other books, and the co-founder a meditation center and medicinal farm on Hawaii. She's appeared on radio, tv, print and podcasts (from NPR to Vogue to TEDx), speaking to entrepreneurship, freeing the mind and body, activism and sexual and intimate wellness. French, German. MBA, Phi Beta Kappa Northwestern University. PhD student in Philosophy and Consciousness at CIIS. She splits her time between the farm (with the chickens, cats and goats!) and Mill Valley, CA.
LINKS
https://christinemariemason.com/https://rosewoman.com/products/the-9-lives-of-woman-sensual-sexual-and-reproductive-stages-from-birth-to-100?variant=46367720210686https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lives-Woman-Sensual-Reproductive/dp/B0F2CGTYV4170: Menopause Transitions and Plant Medicines with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg
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Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
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Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
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In this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics, I dive into the deliciously tangled dance between love, power, money, and self-worth in modern relationships. I’m joined by my dear friend and powerhouse, Michelle Pound — a love, money, and pleasure mentor who helps men find their queens and women rise into the goddesses they were always meant to be.
Together, we explore how cultural conditioning around success and validation shapes the way we love, the hidden ways we outsource our safety to others, and how longing and financial dynamics can quietly erode intimacy. We also dive into the art of reclaiming our emotional power — and why true love begins when we choose ourselves first.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:28 Intro
01:19 Girl Boss Burnout and the Fantasy of Being Saved
02:28 What Are We Really Seeking
04:05 Power Imbalances: Where Are We Giving It Away?
16:46 Money, Masculine/Feminine Dynamics, and Relationship Power
37:20 Healing the Fear of Receiving
50:43 Choosing Yourself (Even When It’s Hard)
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Michelle is a mentor in love, money, and pleasure, guiding men and women who are ready to have it all — deep love, high-level success, and a life that turns them all the way on.Through private mentorship, transformational coaching containers, and immersive in-person experiences, she helps men find their queens and empowers women to rise fully into the goddess they were always meant to be.
As a Shibari artist and curator of sacred, sensual spaces, Michelle creates experiences where the body becomes a temple and every moment is an initiation into deeper power, presence, and pleasure.
LINKS
171: Peter Pans, Wendys, + Love as a Drug
@michellepoundmichellepound.com
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Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather
Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Shownotes:
The Peter Pan archetype—why it’s so damn fun, how it sparks playfulness and passion in relationships, and when it starts working against us. From lover boys and lover girls to the shadow side of avoidance, we explore how to embrace the magic without losing ourselves. Is it love, or just a beautifully wrapped distraction? Tune in for insights on balancing spontaneity with emotional depth, so you can cultivate relationships that are both exciting and fulfilling.
In this episode you’ll hear:
01:32 Why This Episode Almost Never Made It
03:19 The Peter Pan Archetype—Flirty Fun or Red Flag?
08:26 How Archetypes Help Us Grow in Love
12:06 Keeping Romance Alive: The Art of Flirting & Creativity
15:56 Are You the Peter Pan or the Wendy in Your Relationship?
19:06 Are You Dating the Person or the Fantasy?
24:19 Breaking Free from Repeating Patterns in Love
28:29 Your Invitation to Play, Love, and Grow
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Big Cat Energy (BCE) - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy
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SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening
Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather
Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Menopause is a transition every woman goes through, yet so much of it is misunderstood. This week on Sex Love Psychedelics, I sit down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg to explore the emotional, physical, and hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. From navigating changes in libido and intimacy to the emerging role of psychedelics in symptom relief, we break the stigma and bring the science. Because when it comes to aging, sexuality, and well-being, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s liberation.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:27 Impact of Fires in Los Angeles
09:42 Meeting Dr. Suzanne Gilberg
10:43 The Perimenopause & Menopause Rollercoaster
21:40 Spotting the Early Signs of Perimenopause
25:05 How Hormones Shape Your Sex Life
34:09 Psychedelics for Women’s Health
44:51 Hormone Therapy—Making Informed Choices for Your Health
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Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN, integrative medicine practitioner, and fierce advocate for women’s health. Blending Western medicine with holistic healing, she empowers women to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, knowledge, and vitality. As the Chief Medical Correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Suzanne is on a mission to revolutionize the conversation around aging, hormones, and self-care—one candid, science-backed, and empowering discussion at a time.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Big Cat Energy (BCE) - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy
https://www.facebook.com/askdrsuzanne/
https://themenopausebootcamp.com/course/certification-course/
https://twitter.com/askdrsuzanne
https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrsuzanne/
https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@askdrsuzanne
https://www.youtube.com/user/askdrsuzanne/videos
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Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone
SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening
Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather
Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Are you attuning to your partner’s needs, or projecting your fears onto them? This week on Sex Love Psychedelics, we’re diving into the delicate dance of communication in intimate relationships. From fears of rejection to cultural conditioning, I explore how self-awareness and presence can shift the way we express desires, needs, and boundaries. Because when it comes to creating a long-lasting, conscious relationship, communication isn’t just important—it’s everything.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:06 Tackling those love, sex, and dating hurdles!
04:30 Are you attuning or just guessing?
15:08 The Role of Words in Communication
21:25 Breaking Free from Cultural Conditioning and Barriers
30:02 Keeping it Real and why congruency is a Total Game-changer
34:56 Practical Tips to Up Your Communication Game
35:39 Addressing Internal Beliefs and Conditioning
36:51 How Therapy Helps Improve Communication
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening
Exhale: Femme Ketamine Retreat - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
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Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat in Malibu January 23-26, 2025 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
In this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics, I’m chatting with the incredible Maryn Azoff to dive into the magic of vocal activation and how it can take your pleasure, manifestation, and self-empowerment to new heights! Recorded on Election Day (perfect timing to talk about the throat chakra and owning our voice), we uncover how vocal practices like chanting create juicy energy shifts that amplify intimacy, unlock self-expression, and connect us with our wild, authentic selves. Tune in for this playful, powerful conversation on finding your voice and using it to create your reality!
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:06 Kicking Things Off!
05:52 Unleashing the Power of the Throat Chakra (and Letting Go)
09:07 Tongue & Voice Magic for Manifesting Dreams
12:13 Sexy Sound: How Voice Fuels Sexuality
13:23 Expansive Orgasms and Kundalini Vibes
24:14 Voice as a Healing Superpower
44:18 Plant Medicine, Surrender, and Finding Your True Voice
48:09 Trippy Tunes: Voice Meets Psychedelic Experiences
51:53 Speak Up! How Voice Transforms Intimacy and Relationships
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Maryn Azoff is a Vocal Transformation Coach, classically trained singer, and “soul emancipator,” dedicated to awakening people to the profound power of their own voice through her unique healing program, The Vocal Transformation Method. With roots in diverse lineages and ancient wisdom practices, Maryn’s approach merges global vocal traditions to help individuals access their authentic voice and true vibrational frequency. Her work guides people toward healing and connection, reactivating the body-mind-spirit connection for wellness within themselves and for the planet.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course
Exhale: Femme Ketamine Retreat
Maryn’s Vocal Transformation Website
Maryn’s Instagram: @vocal_transformation
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Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat in Malibu January 23-26, 2025 Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass
In this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics, I sit down with Jaqueline Michelle, a sensuality mentor and Shibari practitioner, to dive deep into true sensual embodiment and how we can overcome disconnection from our bodies. Jaqueline shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma to reclaiming her sensuality through practices like yoga, Tantra, and BDSM. We explore the importance of self-regulation, sovereignty, and intentionality in sensual practices, and how mindset work and embodiment can play a crucial role in healing trauma and enhancing intimacy. Jaqueline also delves into emotional layering and the need for authentic, non-performative sensuality.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:06 Intro
06:50 The Journey to Sensual Embodiment
11:52 The Power of Mindset, Emotional Layering, and Conscious Kink
23:53 The Importance of Self-Regulation and Sovereignty
27:42 The Concept of Performance and How it Affects Individuals
32:44 The Power of Presence and Embodiment in Healing
38:11 Unlocking Deeper Connection Through Sensuality in Relationships
45:15 Work into Sensual Liberation and Empowerment
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Jaqueline Michelle is a Sensuality Mentor & Muse and a Sensual Shibari Practitioner. She specializes in empowering women to take up sensual and erotic space in their bodies and expression. She fuses together the philosophies of yoga, tantra, and kink so we may transmit somatic and subconscious programming so we can liberate ourselves from the inside out.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening
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What does it take for women to feel safe during sex? In this episode, I explore how safety is shaped by our beliefs, past traumas, and cultural conditioning, emphasizing the crucial role of clear communication and mutual accountability. We dive into the complex layers of safety, consent, and the difficult issue of duty sex, where avoiding conflict can lead to unwanted sex and emotional distress, stressing the need for inner work and an understanding of cultural pressures in shaping our sexual dynamics.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:00 Intro
02:41 Cultural Conditioning and Women's Sexual Needs
09:36 The Role of Communication and Responsibility
12:42 Coercion and Consent in Sexual Relationships
15:45 The Impact of Unwanted Sex on Emotional Well-being
23:30 The Importance of Emotional Curiosity and Responsiveness
29:05 Healing and Supporting the Process
LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening
https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-sundays
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Dr. Katherine Lawson and I discuss the transformative power of psychedelics, dream work, and trauma healing. We explore integrating mystical experiences into daily life with structured support and the symbolic interpretation of dreams and visions for personal growth. We also explore the therapeutic potential of MDMA-assisted therapy for complex trauma and Dr. Lawson’s journey of empowerment through archetypes and embodied imagination, offering insights into the deep connections between mythology, spirituality, and healing.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:06 Intro
10:00 Mysticism, dream work, and personal growth
20:56 Using imagination to cope with trauma and explore past lives
32:08 Dream analysis and its benefits for personal growth
37:02 Integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life through dreamwork and MDMA therapy
51:11 Healing trauma through therapy and archetypes.
1:00:24 Tapping into Embodied Imagination and Ancestral Wisdom
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Dr. Katherine Lawson is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, a certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, consultant, psycho-spiritual counselor, and an international speaker. She has an MA in counseling psychotherapy from the Pacifica Graduate Institute and her doctorate in Mind-Body Medicine, focusing on Integrative Mental Health. She has spent nearly two decades examining the intersections between healing, dreaming, mysticism, and psychedelics. As a BIPOC woman, cancer survivor, and survivor of childhood sexual trauma, she teaches and utilizes holistic therapies for PTSD and other types of unprocessed wounds, as well as sharing stories of healing. She is fascinated by the interactions between the brain, mind, body, and personality and the powerful ways in which societal and spiritual factors affect health and happiness. She is the author of Dreamwork for Growth and Healing - A Guided Dream Journal and the founder of Awake in the Dream School.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-lawson-ph-d-5b8020b https://www.instagram.com/awakeinthedreamschool/
https://www.awakeinthedream.co/
https://books.apple.com/us/book/dreamwork-for-growth-and-healing-a-guided-dream-journal/id1610640944 https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening
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Writer and sexologist Suzannah Weiss joins me to explore sexual empowerment, gender dynamics, and spirituality. We discuss reclaiming personal agency, challenging societal norms, and advocating for self-determination. We delve into consent, boundaries, and the limitations of traditional gender roles in relationships, emphasizing the need for balanced approaches and open communication. We also discuss understanding the root of individual behaviors for deeper connection and personal growth.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:05 Intro
08:13 Objectification vs. subjectification, views from a sexologist.
14:54 Societal pressure on men and women regarding sex and relationships.
24:13 Boundaries and Cultural Conditioning in Sexual Interactions
28:58 Pleasure, and consent in sexual experiences.
37:41 Gender roles, femininity, and individuality in spirituality and dating.
48:05 Reclaiming Agency and Challenging Gender Roles in Relationships
58:37 Embracing contradictions in sexuality and erotic expression.
THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Suzannah Weiss is a writer and sexologist based in Los Angeles. She is the author of Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, which describes her search for sexual empowerment and her vision for a world where women are subjects, not just objects, of desire. She has written over 8800 articles, which have appeared in publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. As a sex educator certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Suzannah has taught courses and given talks on topics including consent, orgasms, childbirth, non-monogamy, and neurodiversity. She is regularly quoted as an expert in publications like Cosmopolitan and Men's Health as a resident sexologist for Biird and also works as a sex/love coach, birth doula, and sexual assault counselor. She holds a Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Modern Culture & Media from Brown University. You can reach Suzannah Weiss on her website.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
https://suzannahweiss.com/book/https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening
Buy Suzannah's book "Subjectified" here:
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Writer and social justice consultant, Justice Rivera, joins me to tackle the complexities of psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma survivors. We define and deconstruct sex work and its intersection with race, culture, and power. We explore the debates around decriminalization versus legalization. We also delve into 'chem sex' practices and the importance of consent in contexts combining drugs and kink.
In this episode you’ll hear:
00:08 Intro
06:45 Sex work, exploitation, and the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy
15:08 Deconstructing Definitions and the Three C's Model
24:09 Censorship and the Hidden Costs of Online Regulation
31:12 The Potential Benefits of the Decriminalization of Psychedelics
43:22 Discussion on “Chem-sex”, Psychedelics, and Kink.
48:20 Harm Reduction, Consent, and Sexual Experiences.
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Justice Rivera is a writer and social justice consultant from San Juan, PR, specializing in harm reduction and healing justice. With a focus on challenging societal norms, Justice provides support to sex workers, trafficking survivors, and drug users. She is a Partner at Reframe Health and Justice, a harm reduction consulting company. Justice is also the co-author of "Body Autonomy: Decolonizing Sex Work and Drug Use" and enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
https://www.reframehealthandjustice.com/
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Psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson joins me to discuss using MDMA for relationships. We explore how MDMA can enhance intimacy when used safely for therapy. Jonathan shares insights from over 600 sessions helping couples communicate openly. We dive into his groundbreaking work treating relationship issues with psychedelics like MDMA, as well as training therapists in this approach. Explore the ethical considerations and safety protocols surrounding this therapeutic modality, and gain valuable knowledge on how psychedelics like MDMA can foster deeper self-awareness and strengthen the bonds of love.
In this episode:
00:27 Intro
03:21 MDMA-assisted therapy for trauma, anxiety, and depression
08:13 Using Zoom for therapy sessions, including MDMA and ketamine
19:40 MDMA use in therapy for couples, including its potential benefits and limitations.
21:25 Psychedelic use for couples therapy and emotional healing.
31:15 Navigating Therapy Challenges and Personal Experiences
40:10 Therapy Experiences, Training Insights, and Cautionary Tales
48:50 Self-Awareness and Accountability in Therapy
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Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and professional speaker based in Nevada City, California. With over 35 years of experience, Jonathan explores methods for personal evolution toward a more caring, peaceful, and happy life. His work has been featured in USA TODAY, Newsweek, and the Los Angeles Times. He has appeared on national TV talk shows, including Oprah. Jonathan is the author of nine books, delivering informative presentations on personal development.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
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Clinical pharmacologist, Stephanie Karzon Abrams joins me to share how ketamine can support our hormonal health. Stephanie walks us through the science + research behind why these compounds and psychedelics can help us towards finding balance when our hormones get out of whack. We dive into treating conditions such as PMDD, menopause symptoms, and the hormonal disturbances caused by autoimmune diseases.
In this episode:
[01:48] Intro
[02:28] Psychedelics' Dance with Hormones and Libido
[09:46] Psilocybin and its Potential for Women's Cycles
[14:39] Ketamine: A New Hope for Hormone Disorders
[29:15] Legal Plant Medicines for Intimacy and Connection
[36:36] Microdosing for Creativity, Mood, and Relationships
[41:45] Ibogaine Therapy's Promise for Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Stephanie is a clinical pharmacologist, community maker, and entrepreneur in the psychedelic space. Through her consultancy, Beyond the Bench, she provides comprehensive guidance and expert advice, offers open-access education, conducts research, and supports initiatives seeking to make a positive impact, in order to redefine the landscape of healthcare and support access to psychedelics and plant medicines.
LINKS
Article about TBI in relationships: https://www.beyondthebench.life/eleusinian-echoes/relationships-after-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi
Exhale: Femme Ketamine Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Psychedelics + ketamine therapies are powerful ways to support the opening of the mind. But is there a thing such as being TOO OPEN?
Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He joins me to share how to live with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
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Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He is the author of the new book OPEN: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. Nate is also the coauthor of the New York Times Editors’ Choice The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage and the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing. Nate cofounded the mindfulness training company Life Cross Training and holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.
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Exhale Femme Retreat:
Craving erotic stories and audio POV boyfriends who will tell you what a good girl you’ve been? Dipsea is a people-powered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content.
Co-founder of Dipsea, Gina Gutierrez joins me to share about their work.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The evolution of the erotic audio industry and Gina's journey of co-founding Dipsea
Popular themes within erotic fantasies
Establishing emotional bonds with characters
The creative process behind crafting erotic narratives and insights into production
The impact of unrealistic expectations perpetuated by erotic content on real-life relationships
Common “ick” factors that hinder reader engagement + building tension in storytelling
The real-life effects of erotic fantasy on dating, relationships, and sexuality
Embracing consent as a desirable element of sex
Assessing the ethicality of porn or audio erotica
Distinguishing Dipsea's storytelling approach amongst others in the industry
Exploring hedonism as a positive and empowering facet of women's sexual liberation
Envisioning the future of women's sexuality and the roles of platforms like Dipsea and AI technology
The influence of sexual expression amid the pandemic
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Meet Gina Gutierrez, an empathy-driven entrepreneur with her sights set on reimagining and prioritizing female pleasure. As the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Dipsea, a people-powered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content, she’s passionate about demonstrating why sexual wellness is essential, and how storytelling and imagination are powerful tools that can help women unlock liberating connections with their bodies. Armed with a psychology degree from Duke and a desire to break the stigma that fantasy should be stifled, she’s ready to help women everywhere tap into their sexual powers.
MORE LINKS
Exhale Femme Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Free 30 Day Trial to Dipsea
https://www.dipseastories.com/SEXLOVEYOGA
Dr Ido Cohen is here with me today to talk about the power of integration, why people struggle with it, and what golden nuggets you can extract. So you can support yourself with actual lasting change.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The various expressions of eros energy and the role of sensuality
Integration: An ongoing process to create long term sustainable change
Psychedelic integration using archetypes and the collective unconscious
Why we project archetypal and shadow traits in relationships
The personal vs collective archetypal energies + indigenous learnings
Holding the tension of opposites within the psychedelic experience
The power of self regulation and holding your own container
Bypassing with psychedelics - Ensuring you’re available for real transformation
The grief that comes from positive change + transformation
Tantric perspective of processing grief on a somatic level
How archetypes evolve in unexpected ways
Neurotic suffering versus authentic suffering
Village model of learning, psychedelic journeys and storytelling
Facilitator abuse and misuse
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Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D – serves individuals, couples and groups in San Francisco. He received his Psy.D from the California Institute of integral studies and trained at the Jung Institute In San Francisco. He works with a diverse range of challenges childhood trauma, inner critic, relational issues, lack of fulfillment, psychospiritual growth as well as psychedelic integration and preparation sessions with individuals and groups. His doctoral study researched the integration process of Ayahuasca ceremonies, while applying Jungian psychology to better understand how to support individuals in their process of change and transformation.
He is the founder of “The Integration Circle” and facilitates workshops on the different dimensions of integration and the intersection of mental health, spiritual health and the entheogenic experience. Ido believes that the intersection of our psychological, emotional, somatic and spiritual dimensions can develop our relationships with our inner and outer worlds and create the changes we want to see in our life. Ido is passionate in supporting individuals to create long term, sustainable change leading to vibrant, authentic, expressive and love filled lives.
MORE LINKS
Vetting Your Practitioners: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
Exhale Femme Retreat:
World renowned meditation teacher, Emily Fletcher joins me to explore how to create a life from the seat of pleasure + desire.
Emily is the podcast host of the Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? https://link.chtbl.com/whythis, the founder of Ziva, bestselling author, + alchemical teacher teaching her practice the Sacred Secret.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Manifestation Rituals and the Complexities of Emotional Experience
Creating Safe Spaces for Authentic Expression and Emotional Alchemy
Balancing Masculine Energy and Nurturing Inner Growth
The Growth Edges that come with Publicly Owning your Pleasure
Integrating Sexuality into Branding: Understanding Audience Dynamics
Making Esoteric Concepts Accessible: Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Understanding
Effective Manifestation Practices and Overcoming Common Obstacles
Understanding the Influence of Consciousness on Manifestation
Exploring Pleasure Science: Nervous System Health and Well-being
Manifesting Through Orgasmic States of Consciousness
Navigating Skepticism and Misconceptions Surrounding Manifestation
Ancient Fertility Rituals
Confronting Judgment and Stigma: The Intersection of Spirituality and Experience
Exploring AI Influence and its Connection to Natural Networks
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Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva and host of the “Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?” podcast. She’s an international speaker whose superpower is making esoteric tools accessible to a mainstream audience, teaching over 50k people meditation and manifesting.
Emily has spent the past three years creating Sacred Secret, a new movement informed by ancient wisdom and modern science to help you get exactly what you want in life, all by harnessing Embodied Manifesting tools and Emotional Alchemy.
Free masterclass on the science of Ziva Meditation: https://zivameditation.com/podcast
Follow Ziva on Instagram: instagram.com/zivameditation
Follow Emily Fletcher on Instagram: instagram.com/emilystellafletcher
MORE LINKS
Emily Fletcher's Podcast:
https://link.chtbl.com/whythis
Femme Ketamine Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Vetting Your Practitioners: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
Relationship & Intimacy Coach Starielle Hope joins me to explore relationships as their own arena for growth. We share practices that you as an individual or you and your beloved can do to recognize + take accountability for your patterns around love.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Common mistakes people make in relationships + how to solve them
Reprogramming “the happy ever after” fantasy
Cultivating high-level relational skills to create soul-fulfilling connections
Taking self-responsibility for our own patterning and programming
Strategies to access your unconscious mind and create new belief systems
Using breath, sound, movement to regulate your nervous system and create healthy attachment patterns
Unconscious Power dynamics in a relationship -- How to identify them, how to resolve them
Reciprocity and dynamic polarity in committed relationship
Sex as a ceremony for transformation, healing + elevation of consciousness
Starielle’s personal journey of listening to her body to discern aligned relationships
Somatics/language of the physical body plus parts work to access the unconscious and bring into conscious awareness for behavioral shifts
Moving sexual energy through the body without penetration or sensation
How psychedelics can be helpful for couples -- especially for men not conditioned in this society to have a relationship with their emotions.
Navigating grief while in a relationship -- new or long term.
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Femme Ketamine Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Vetting Your Practitioners: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
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Starielle is a Relationship & Intimacy Coach who specializes in working with people who have been successful in their careers but have struggled to find that same level of success in their romantic and personal relationships. She guides them in clearing blocks to intimacy, revealing subconscious patterns that are keeping them from the sex & connections they want to experience, and develop the skills that will enable them to attract world-class partners. She also teaches Emotional Intelligence based Leadership to executive teams to help them work more efficiently and unlock maximum creative and productivity potential. She has a decade of experience studying somatic modalities, Internal Family Systems, sexuality, evolutionary psychology, communication techniques, masculine/feminine energy dynamics and tantra. She holistically teaches skills for deeper intimacy by addressing the emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual planes to empower her clients to experience new depths of connection in their romantic relationships and broader communities.
Named The Corporate Shaman by Forbes Magazine, Flor Bollini is regarded as one of the trailblazers in the plant medicine world.
Flor joins me to share her Shamanic perspective in the work of psychedelics + sexuality and how we can discern for our own selves what feels right for us.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The convergence of ancient cultures in relation to psychedelics and sexuality
Flor's personal journey highlighting the symbiotic relationship between sexuality and psychedelics
The significance of understanding your sexual energy as a vital life force for overall well-being
Exploring the shadow aspects of sex and psychedelics, and the consequences of suppressing sexual energy
Contrasting underground movements with the current Psychedelic Renaissance, empowering individuals to connect with the divine
The synergy between chemical compounds and the soul of entheogens
Clinical ketamine therapy infused with ritualistic elements
Advocating for safety and approaching complex compounds with reverence
Embracing the role of being your own shaman and embarking on your hero's journey
Integrating psychedelic experiences and recognizing the potency of microdosing
Empowering women in the realm of medicine and honoring the Tradition of Priestesses
Serving others while on the healing path
Developing the ability to discern between intuition and fear through accessible techniques to enhance intuition
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Flor Bollini. Pioneer, entrepreneur and medicine woman. Named The Corporate Shaman by Forbes Magazine, Flor is regarded as one of the trailblazers in the plant medicine world. With over a decade of experience pioneering her empathetic, feminine approach to serving and integrating psychoactive medicines, her methods have been adopted by the leaders in the space and have made Flor one of the most respected psycho-spiritual entrepreneurs in the world. Flor is the founder and CEO of NANA Health, first foundational platform for Psychedelic-Initiated Transformative Medicine. She’s also the co-founder of ReWire Therapeutics LTD, a UK biotechnology company that provides the first time released combination drug products in the psychedelic industry.
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Vetting your practitioners for psychedelics: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
In this episode with Courtney Watson, we talk about how psychedelics can be a powerful tool for personal exploration in identity, pleasure, + resilience.
She shares about her work with Queer BiPOC , as well as, practices + rituals to access inspiration from ancestral wisdom.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Building resilience strategies amidst complex trauma
Navigating the repercussions of the pandemic and reclaiming a connection to pleasure
Courtney's impactful work with Queer BiPOC
How to create a sex-positive environment and educate children about pleasure
The significance of intersectionality in therapy, addressing unique challenges in sexual expression and healing
Empowering individuals to explore their sexual identities for greater self-acceptance
Broadening understanding about bisexuality and queerness beyond societal norms
The role of psychedelic therapy, particularly ketamine-assisted therapy, in sex therapy, with a focus on Queer + BIPOC
Unpacking the concept of energetic sex and embracing our fullest sexual selves through pleasure
Practices for connecting with ancestral guides and the wisdom they offer
Tapping into ancestral guidance to navigate sexuality and learn from familial patterns for healing and releasing shame.
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The dynamic founder of Doorway Therapeutic Services, Courtney, is not just a highly qualified therapist but a passionate advocate for those she serves. Her love for her work is deeply intertwined with her dedication to serving marginalized communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer Folx, trans/gnc/non-binary/2 spirit Folx, those exploring non-traditional relationships, and sex workers.
Courtney’s passion lies in her service to her community and has led her to transform her solo practice into a group practice of predominantly Queer, BIPOC and TGNC providers offering their therapeutic expertise as a beacon of understanding and guidance to the community. Her goal is not just to help but to champion the healing journey of her clients and the professional development of her employees.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she utilizes her rich educational background to work in tandem with breadth of knowledge that her lived experience provides. Academically speaking, she has a B.S. in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana (an HBCU), an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNLV, and an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality from Widener University and might finally be finishing her PhD studies in Human Sexuality this fall! Additionally she has trained with MAPS to provide MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy, CIIS to provide Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Polaris Insight Center to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. As these medicines are rescheduled by the FDA and available to the public, Doorways will offer psychedelic therapy in addition to the current Ketamine offering now.
