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HOLY EROSOpen Relating vs. Monogamy: The ShowdownOpen relating versus monogamy—which is the ultimate relationship model?In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most polarizing debates in modern love: whether relationships thrive best with the freedom to connect outside the primary bond or within the safety of exclusivity. While some believe that one model reigns supreme, we’re here to explore a more nuanced perspective. Through honest conversation, we unpack the myths, truths, and complexities of both open and monogamous relationships.What’s inside this episode?A breakdown of the ever-growing list of terms and labels...2025-02-131h 03
HOLY EROSTrusting Men’s Hearts: An Intimate Conversation about Healing the Father WoundThis episode is dedicated to Alan MacNaughton. The father wound – defined as the emotional pain, unmet needs, and psychological impact of the lack of healthy masculine figures – is an issue that affects us all.Men, through a lack of initiation into manhood and the absence of masculine elderhood that leaves them without the capacity to understand positive masculine role models.Women, through the lack of discernment in relationships with men that leaves them chasing unavailable partners to fill the void their fathers left in their hearts.But right now there is more...2024-12-161h 06
HOLY EROSThe New Rules of Dating: Tackling Today’s Biggest ChallengesThe dating world has changed—swiping, texting, ghosting, lurking exes, and juggling a work/love balance has made finding meaningful connections feel more complicated than ever.In this episode, we’re condensing the best parts of our recent live workshop, The New Rules of Dating, to share with you some tools for the best ways to navigate a complicated world. Tune in to learn: the historical patterns that determine how we got here, and how we can shift course. what patterns in your life are getting in the way of healthy relationships.somatic tools to p...2024-11-0946 min
HOLY EROSHealing Intimate Wounds: The Emerging Modality of Erotic Ritual TheatreHave you ever heard of erotic ritual theatre? If you hang out long enough with women like us, you’ll soon find out. Theatre has long been used as a modality to express emotion, heal pain, and explore issues within the collective experience. Erotic ritual theatre is no exception. Its focus is on intimacy – love, sex, and relationships – and its expression is pure magic. Join us for a casual conversation with three cast members from our upcoming erotic ritual theatre show, Worshipper: The Passion (October 19 in Vancouver). Eavesdrop on our chat with Aubrey Aurora, Meghan “Lady Eve...2024-10-0346 min
HOLY EROSThe Virgin and the Whore: Healing the DivideFor thousands of years, women have been cast into one of two roles: the virgin or the whore. Most people see them as polar opposites, as two parts that could never be one. On one side is a woman who is “marriage material.” On the other side, a seductress who elicits fantasy and desire but lives outside the bounds of respectable society. But in this episode, we’re going to illuminate the truth – we are both of these all at once, and so much more. Tune in for a history lesson in the virgin a...2024-08-2853 min
HOLY EROSSomething Unholy: Infidelity, From Rupture To RepairIt’s a dirty little secret no one likes to acknowledge yet many of us have experienced – cheating. Studies show that up to 44% of people admit to cheating in relationships, and up to 57% of all divorces result from infidelity. Whether we like it or not, cheating happens. So let’s figure out what to do with it. Cheating on someone can feel shameful. Being cheated on can feel like the worst kind of betrayal. But no matter what side you’ve found yourself on, this behavior doesn’t have to be the end of your ability to...2024-07-0345 min
HOLY EROSThe Emerging Man: Exploring Men’s Work and Emotional (un)Availability with Vern PettyWhat does it mean to be a man these days? As gender roles are being restructured and explored, the emerging field of men’s work offers a rich landscape of ways to explore a new, healthier expression of masculinity. Our guest for this episode is Vern Petty, a somatic therapist and men’s work facilitator. He shares with us his personal journey to finding men’s work and how it has helped him heal his wounds and guide men to realize their greatest potential. Our conversation is laced with vulnerable shares about dating, breaku...2024-06-131h 12
HOLY EROSSeason 3: EPISODE 2: Exploring Celibacy, Casual Dating, and the Art of Relationship CleansingImagine how much more fulfilling relationships would be if we took the time to have a “crush cleanse,” periods of intentional reflection after a breakup, or made space for rituals to harvest the learnings from loves lost so we can explore what we want to bring in. From conscious celibacy, casual dating, to the art of relationship fasting, and creating a personal relationship vision, listen in to our convo from our personal experiences so you can create your own North Star in the jungle of dating.We think taking time to explore what you want (and...2024-05-2357 min
HOLY EROSDating in the Modern JungleWelcome to Season 3 of the Holy Eros Podcast with Phoenix & our new permanent co-host Sonja Semyonova. Is it really ‘Love in the Time of Tinder’? Is there really a price tag on true love, or are we just victims of a heartless algorithm?In this episode, join us as we hack our way through the dense underbrush of online dating, how to dodge the pitfalls of capitalistic courtship, and alternatives to the algorithms. From the treacherous terrain of Tinder to the perilous pitfalls of Plenty of Fish, we'll reveal our own misa...2024-04-111h 01
HOLY EROSActivating your Creativity with Voice & Pussy Codes Have you ever wondered if the way you approach creativity and artistic expression impacts having a yummy juicy sex life and being a masterful lover? If you appreciate candid and lively raw convos on sex, love and the Eros of creativity with two consummate creatives and friends…daling, you gonna love today’s episode. You’ll want to drink from the well of wisdom that Raven shares in our interview where she reveals: Facing comparison to access the secret of success thru compersion The gift of being ‘Project Polyamorous’ and how strengthening your creative capacity across different mediums vs. niching allows you...2023-07-2444 min
HOLY EROSEmbracing your Wild Unleashed Erotic Lover & Mother with Natalie AbrahamExploring sexuality as a woman, let alone as a mother, is a complex initiation into facing your inner wounds and sexual shame often passed down through our mother lines. So my convo with Somatic Trauma Therapist Natalie Abraham was a deeply refreshing exploration where she touched on: Illuminating the divine paradox that is to balance the paradox of being both an erotic sensual woman & mother and dissolving the ever selfless ‘martyred mother’ archetype to come into divine integration (or the healing of the Virgin/Whore divide and reclamation of the whole spectrum woman)Her powerful story of modeling healthy curious sexu...2023-07-171h 10
HOLY EROSBeyond Consent with Mischa ByruckMischa’s a beloved friend of mine and also quite a pillar of leadership and inspiration in holding integrity around the realms of consent (which is very important in the area of sacred sexuality). This is a great interview for those desiring to lead in the realms of sacred sexuality or those stepping into trainings and educational spaces with regards to sexual development. A Sexual Integrity coach and consent education partner of the Bonobo Network, we dove into some deep and somewhat difficult terrain exploring: Power Dynamics in the Sexuality scene and setting examples as a leader of integrity in se...2023-06-2154 min
HOLY EROSSex up Your Life with Julie ArchembaultMeet Author and Conscious Innovator Julie Archambault. In today’s episode of Holy Eros Julie Archembault, the author of “Sex Up Your Life” and founder of ‘CoCreative Sex shares with us: The backstory of why she decided to write a book on sexuality and her own journey of curiosity launching her on a trajectory of researching sexuality with a diversity of experts, professionals and people’s personal journeys The Difference of Fragmenting vs. Integrating Sexual ExperiencesDeepening the relationship with one’s boundaries, desires, and sensuality to have more healing experiences of awakening and expansionThe ‘Spectrum’ of Sexual Experiences and moving up the scale int...2023-06-051h 01
HOLY EROSEsoteric Leadership with Dane TomasEPISODE 4 | Esoteric Leadership as a Modern Rite of Passage with Dane Tomas On today’s episode of Holy Eros we have Dane Tomas. Dane is quite an enigmatic character, so we go into some deep realms around the esoteric aspects of leadership in personal growth where he shares:His background building the successful global personal growth modality “The Spiral” and the initiations it had for him around leadership, publicly fucking up, growing a team, letting go of the reins and ultimately stepping away to let it continue evolvingEsoteric Entrepreneurism as a Modern Rite o...2023-04-2457 min
HOLY EROSSexual Sovereignty & FAM with Emily Jane of Mouja MoonIn today’s episode Emily Jane of Mouja Moon shares with us:How her personal mission was birthed through her experiences of accepting and celebrating her womanhoodThe importance of sexual sovereignty of women and how to use FAM (Fertility awareness method) as a natural family planning strategy to help prevent pregnancy& Why reclaiming connection to your body as a woman through cyclical living is an essential initiation back to honouring yourselfEmily envisions a world where women are the experts of their own bodies, and empowered to live beyond the fe...2023-04-1747 min
HOLY EROSMyth, Religion, and Sexual Liberation with Sonja SemyonovaIn today’s episode with my guest, friend, and fellow co-producer of the event Worshipper we delve deep into the stories and myths derived from religious stories and beliefs that run the collective consciousnessWe explore:• More of Sonja’s story and how she began her journey from the aestetic ashram life to her now unconventional (yet radically cool) lifestyle created from her choosing• Breaking the shackles of religious suppression & New Age Purity Culture Ideology• Feminine Liberation: The collective transition of women being property to our financial liberation equating to a transforma...2023-04-0656 min
HOLY EROSIntroduction to Holy Eros With Host Phoenix AmaraWelcome to Season 1: Episode 1 of the HOLY EROS podcast (formerly Temple Talks). In Episode 1 - we kick off the Podcast with why Holy Eros Podcast was started, some of my personal intentions, a brief glimpse into my background (and my fascinations with sacred sexuality) and some more resources for you, wherever you're at in your Sacred Sexuality journey. Check www.templeartsalchemy.com for more resources___________________________________________________________________________If you listen closely, you'll also get access to a secret discount code that gets you 50% off of the 7-Week Sacred Sexuality Immersion Self-Study Journey Online (use pay in full option for discount): https...2023-04-0118 min