Ever wondered about the fascinating world of somatic sexology? Join us as we uncover this intriguing field with Uma Ayelet from the Institute of Somatic Sexology. Our enlightening conversation gathers momentum as Uma shares her unique journey that beautifully amalgamates the spiritual aspects of sex with the practical techniques of somatic sexology. This body-based approach to sex - focusing on the physical aspects - brings about a new perspective on how the mind and body interact, ...
Ready to unpack the enormity of your childhood, parents and their life-altering impact on you? Join us for a profound conversation with Ayla Inja, a researcher from Douglas Mental Health Institute, as we traverse the shadowy pathways of psychological trauma, narcissistic parenting, and emotional abuse. Ayla leads us on this journey to shed light on the intricate mechanics of our ego, defence mechanisms, and the reactions embedded in our nervous systems.We discuss the dynamics of a n...
Did your parents ever argue about money while growing up? Think back on the money lessons you gleaned from your upbringing (good or bad). How did they shape your financial behaviour and your relationship with money now? If you're grappling with these questions, this episode is a must-listen. We are joined by Anna Walker, a certified money coach, holistic wealth alchemist, and founder of Bilancia Wealth, whose own journey through the world of finance has led her to expl...
Today, we're taking you on a transformative journey through the captivating realm of psychedelics with Martin W. Ball. With his eclectic mix of experience as a PhD, writer, independent publisher, non-dual guide, consultant, visionary artist, and musician, Martin provides the perfect compass for navigating this complex territory. In this episode we discuss the formation of spiritual egos after psychedelic use. We also explore the effect of different psychedelics on the psyche and body.&nb...
Ever wondered how you can create more magic in your everyday life? Or how an appreciation of nature can open the floodgates to big experiences of awe and wonder? This episode with Nele Vandersmissen holds the answers. We discuss the power of awe in reducing our mental chatter, easing stress, and amplifying our desire to help others. Nele describes how awe can enhance your life satisfaction and wellbeing. We dive into the practical ways you can create more wonder and awe in your life, even if ...
Prepare to have your sexual worldview completely redefined as we dive into an exhilarating conversation about the transformative power of sexual fantasies. Our fascinating guest is none other than Artemisia Devine, a former professional dominatrix and certified somatic sexologist. Together, we unravel the deep-rooted significance of sexual fantasies, as well as their potential to fulfil psychological needs and enable profound connections.Discover how these fantasies unlock a primal ...
Do you ever find yourself feeling numb, paralysed, frozen, or overwhelmed with anger? You're not alone. Join me as I sit down with Irene Lyon, a top-ranked nervous system expert, as we unpack these challenging emotions together. We dive into the science of "kill" energy, the fight or flight response, and shed light on societal conditioning that often restricts us from harnessing these protective mechanisms. This episode is not just about navigating anger and rage; it's about un...
After struggling with anxiety and depression for years, my cousin Jack found solace in alternative therapies. Searching for a way to reclaim his identity and manage his emotions, Jack's journey led him to participate in ketamine-assisted therapy for war veterans. As we sit down together in this episode, we explore the healing power of ketamine therapy, body-based approaches, and the impact of these modalities on Jack's mental health. Jack's transition from the Australian Army to civ...
Are you ready to break free from sexual shame and embark on a journey of sexual healing and pleasure? Join me as I chat with Laura Usher, a skilled somatic counsellor who has dedicated her life to helping other heal and explore their sexuality with alternative methods. Laura also runs an online women's sex store and is an incredible pole dancer.Together, Laura and I delve into her unique path towards empowering women on their sexual journey by offering tools she's discovered on her...
Imagine having the tools to release pent-up rage in a healthy, transformative way. Join us in this captivating episode as we chat with John Wood, founder of Rage Heart, an innovative online program equipping individuals to connect with and express their emotions through their nervous system and body. Together, we explore the fascinating world of emotional regulation and discover the immense power of the nervous system. We discuss various breathing and embodiment techniques, diving into the be...
Have you ever felt like your life was spiralling out of control until a single practice changed everything? You're not alone. Chase Moore is a Huachumero (a San Pedro cactus facilitator) and black-belt jiu-jitsu teacher living in Peru. From self-defence techniques to the powerful world of plant medicine, we dived deep into how Jiu-Jitsu and San Pedro cactus have transformed Chase's life.And how they can help you take control of yours. We ventured into the world of plant medicine and psychedel...
"I love being afraid." - said no one ever. Or ... "I just love feeling angry." Paula Conroy is an ex-banker turned entrepreneur who runs retreats to help women face their fears. To embrace who they are. To feel their emotions. And to overcome them. No one wants to feel their darkest, heaviest emotions. Rage, fear. terror, anxiety, grief, depression, sadness.Everyone is planning their furious escape from these delightful, fun-loving demons.People want to feel alive. Joyful. On top of the...
Zachary Zane aka The Boyslut (his words, not mine) - is an incredible writer, sex expert, and columnist who doesn't shy away from sex. Zach has written for big publications like the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Cosmo, GQ, and many others. He's also the "editor-in-chief of Boyslut Zine, which publishes real sex stories from kinksters worldwide." Despite growing up in a supportive, sex-positive family, Zach still wrestled with sexual shame growing up.He came out as bisexual at a time when no ...
If you've ever been told you "scream like a girl", are a "spoilt princess", or "be a good girl" - then this episode is for you. Because .. those sayings are bullshit. Soraya Chemaly is a writer, feminist, activist and best-selling author of Rage Becomes Her. She reveals the power of women's rage. Soraya explains that if you suppress your rage, it makes you physically sick.It takes a toll on your relationships. When researching for her book Rage Becomes Her, Soraya uncovered the impact o...
Louisa Seton negotiated situations with armed tribes in Africa. Some of them were holding AK-47s. Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, Louisa saw a whole side to life that most of us don't. And she fell in love with photographing indigenous and African cultures and tribes. Especially the women — many of whom are forced to go through female circumcision (even though it's illegal). Imagine having zero pleasure during sex. Being physically mutilated. It's horrific. And yet - these African women a...
Hyperbits (Serik) recently started exploring the world of psychedelics.Because sooner or later we all get curious, right?When your back is against a wall, and you’re overwhelmed with grief, terror, fear or rage — sometimes you have to look beneath the surface.And maybe — you’ll find the wild world of psychedelics.That’s what happened to Serik.Hyperbits is an epic music producer and creative entrepreneur. He runs the best online music production school in the world.Serik teaches intermediate a...
If Gigi Engle had a dollar for every time someone said 'I'm into some kinky stuff,' she'd be richer than Jeff Bezos. Gigi is a sexpert extraordinaire. She's a sex educator, sex writer, psychotherapist in training, and lead sex expert at 3Fun. Her advice is like foreplay for your brain. Whether you're into alien dildos, spanking, rope play, or wedgie fantasies (the jock and the nerd, anyone?) - Gigi has seen it all. And ... she's probably written an article about it too. Gigi started out...
Arne Giske has a "shit-fan map". It outlines what to do when shit hits the fan. I mean... What a great idea. And I loooove the name. Because we ALL know, sooner or later, shit is gonna hit the fan 💩 It's inevitable. Either in your business, at work, or in your personal life. Arne Giske built his "Millennial Entrepreneur Community" Facebook group to over 80,000 engaged, meme-loving members. That gave him a huge, super keen audience where he could launch his products, courses and other bu...
This is the most explicit, controversial, honest, and hilarious podcast episode we’ve done so far. Sorry mum. If you’re easily offended, watch out... My brother John and I went deep into why there is so much stigma and shame around sex. Religion, organisations, your social group (and even the SMR podcast) – all influence the way you think and feel about sex. We all have an uptight friend called Karen who is in need of some serious vibrator-time.Or Alex who needs to go and get that freak...
Des Dobreva is The Branding Queen. And she's epic. Not because she's dominating the business branding arena (which she totally is) — But because she's also a down-to-earth and genuine human being. (and she has two rescue cats named Lucifurr and Sushi). Whether it's leaving Bulgaria at 22 to study abroad ... washing dishes to pay for university ... or fighting back against cyber-bullying ... Des Dobreva is a powerhouse. Coming from one of the poorest European countries, Des had to fight ...