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| Stop Controlling and Start Living: Tantra is the End of Control. | 08 déc. 2025 | 00:31:24 | |
What if the very thing you keep trying to control is the thing that’s silently keeping you stuck? In this powerful excerpt from our free masterclass Tantra Unveiled, Chantelle breaks open one of Tantra’s most liberating truths: we don’t transform by fixing, analysing or regulating ourselves… we transform by feeling what is actually here, now. She reveals why so many people spend years in therapy, mindset work or meditation and still feel anxious, shut down or disconnected: Because the mind keeps reliving the past and projecting into the future, and almost no one teaches us how to actually be human - how to feel our emotional body, how to harness our erotic energy, how to trust life instead of manage it. Today’s episode breaks down the outdated beliefs we carry about healing and invites us into the questions that open the doorway to real transformation
Chantelle shares the core tantric teaching that changes everything for practitioners and seekers alike: “Suffering isn’t created by pain - it’s created by being in conflict with what is.” Instead of bypassing or analysing experience, Tantra invites us into radical honesty with the body:
For those called to the practitioner path, this episode is an initiation into the heart of why Tantra is not just another modality. It’s the one that finally stops the endless cycle of fixing, analysing, and seeking. It’s about becoming the kind of presence that shows people how to be alive, how to feel, how to trust themselves, and how to meet every moment without abandoning who they are. This is the level of embodiment, sovereignty, and honesty that clients are starving for because it’s what actually creates lasting change. Tantra places the body the felt sense, the emotional truth, the erotic aliveness, back at the centre of healing. It awakens practitioners into a modality that doesn’t keep people in perpetual processing, but returns them to the knowing that they are enough, they are whole, and they are capable of meeting life as it is. If you can feel that the Tantric Path is calling you, we invite you to explore Module 1 of our renowned 18 Month Practitioner Training for free here. Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Tantra Is The Missing Piece: The Key to Feeling Fully Alive | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:29:27 | |
What if the reason people stay stuck, even after years of therapy, personal development, and meditation is because they’ve been trying to change themselves through the mind, instead of the body? In this excerpt from Tantra Unveiled, Chantelle Raven reveals the gap that most healing modalities leave untouched. She shares candidly how even with decades of trauma work, somatics, spiritual exploration and personal development, something fundamental in her system remained unmoved until she found Tantra. Here, Tantra is introduced as the missing link that brings transformation out of the mind and into the body. The path that doesn’t ask you to spiritually bypass your humanity, but to feel it, liberate it, and trust it. The path that awakens emotional truth, inner safety, and embodied presence the qualities that allow real change to take root in your life and in the lives of those you support. You’ll hear why the body is the gateway to lasting change, why shadow expression must be safely welcomed, and how Tantric principles allow clients (and practitioners themselves) to access truth, clarity, emotional release and empowerment that other modalities simply can’t reach. This is the foundation of our Tantra Practitioner Training: learning to meet life, your clients, and yourself with the kind of depth that catalyses actual transformation. This episode is a transmission for anyone who holds space or desires to be of service: a reminder that real transformation doesn’t happen in the mind it happens in the body, in the places clients have been conditioned to avoid, numb or override. If you’re an aspiring practitioner or a seasoned one wanting to deepen your impact - this is the master key you’ve been searching for. Inside This Episode:
Top Quotes: “Understanding your past doesn’t change your life. Feeling what’s here does.” “The body remembers what the mind forgets.” “Tantra is life. It’s the path where nothing in you is rejected — everything becomes your teacher.” “You don’t need to fix yourself. You need to feel yourself.” Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Mastering Inner Polarity: The 4 Archetypes of Masculine and Feminine. | 10 nov. 2025 | 00:21:49 | |
This weeks podcast is a powerful transmission from Chantelle shared at our Fundamentals of Tantra workshop in Perth. Chantelle guides us into the living map of inner polarity, where masculine and feminine energies, both light and dark, coexist as one unified whole. Through the lens of the four archetypes: Light Masculine, Dark Masculine, Light Feminine, and Dark Feminine, you’ll discover how each aspect of your being carries a sacred gift and a shadow. This is where the real Tantra begins: not in transcending emotion or chasing stillness, but in mastering the dance between action and surrender, love and truth, creation and destruction. This episode is a call to step beyond polarity into presence, to cultivate the spacious witnessing of the light masculine, the fierce clarity of the dark masculine, the tender heart of the light feminine, and the raw aliveness of the dark feminine. Together, they form the soul’s compass: a way of living that’s both grounded in purpose and drenched in feeling. This conversation will illuminate how mastering your inner polarity changes everything, from how you love, to how you lead, to how you meet yourself in every breath. Inside This Episode: • What the four archetypes of masculine and feminine truly represent • How to recognize when you’re polarized in one energy (and what to do about it) • The difference between Light and Dark expressions — and why both are sacred • Why meditation and movement are equally essential to awakening • How to cultivate balance through practical Tantric tools • The power of bringing compassion to your fire and presence to your softness • Living from soul — the center point where all archetypes unite There’s a freedom that comes when you stop trying to “be” one thing — and allow all of you to exist. This is the path of inner mastery. The path of Tantra. Top Quotes: “Life isn’t just stillness — it’s the flow of both.” “When we live from soul, we have access to it all — the dark, the light, the masculine, the feminine.” “The work isn’t to choose a side. It’s to learn how to dance between them.” Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| No Mud, No Lotus: Embracing the Dark and the Divine | 27 oct. 2025 | 00:42:43 | |
No Mud, No Lotus: Embracing the Dark and the Divine Can you meet your darkness with the same reverence you offer your light? In this raw and liberating transmission from our Fundamentals of Tantra event Chantelle Raven invites us into the heart of Tantra — where awakening is not about rising above, but about descending into the body and welcoming all that we are. Through stories, practice, and embodied wisdom, she guides us to see Kundalini not as something to control or “achieve,” but as life force itself — the pulse of creation, destruction, and renewal that moves through every breath. What happens when you stop resisting your contractions and start trusting your body’s intelligence? When you let the mud be mud — and find the lotus blooming right through it? This episode is a fierce reclamation of the dark feminine — the part of us that feels deeply, speaks truth, and refuses to hide behind spiritual perfection. It’s an invitation to bring compassion to your shadow, reverence to your rage, and love to the parts of you that were once deemed “too much.” If you’re a practitioner, space holder, or simply a human who feels deeply, this one will move you — and remind you that the divine isn’t separate from your humanity. Inside This Episode: • What Kundalini truly is and how to work with life force energy in the body • The difference between contraction and resistance • Dark Feminine vs. wounded feminine — how to know the difference • Turning shame into self-acceptance through the “So f*cking what” mantra • How spiritual conditioning can suppress our authentic expression • Practicing radical acceptance before creating change • The daily devotion of embodying your future self There’s something holy that happens when we stop performing “high vibe” and start honoring what’s real. When we let rage move through love, and tears become our prayer. This is the Tantra - where shadow and light, human and divine, are finally allowed to dance. Top Quotes: “Discomfort is only discomfort when we resist it.” “There’s an ecstatic current available in every feeling.” “Dark feminine isn’t chaos — it’s truth with compassion.” “Accept first. From that place, change becomes devotion.” And when you’re ready to walk deeper, come find us in the trainings, the retreats, the spaces where the lotus keeps blooming. Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Healing the Caretaker Wound - Nectar of Tantra Masterclass replay. | 13 oct. 2025 | 01:11:33 | |
Can you let yourself be nourished by life — without needing to earn it? In this replay of the Nectar of Tantra Masterclass, Chantelle and Tara invite us into the art of receiving — of softening control, dissolving effort, and allowing life to move through us. So many of us have learned to give more than we receive. To measure our worth through doing. But what happens when your soul asks you to stop striving and start listening? When pleasure becomes not something you chase, but something you remember? This conversation explores what it truly means to rest in your body, trust your timing, and open to the beauty that wants to meet you. It’s a transmission for anyone learning that ease isn’t weakness, that rest isn’t avoidance, and that the body’s joy is not separate from awakening — it is awakening. Whether you’re a practitioner, partner, parent, or leader — this episode invites you to return to the simplicity of presence and the deep intelligence of pleasure. Inside This Episode: • How to shift from overgiving to overflow • Why rest is the foundation of creation • The nervous system’s role in receiving pleasure • How to recognise when service becomes self-abandonment • The link between the caretaker wound and self-worth • Why pleasure is the pathway to spiritual power There’s something sacred that happens when you stop performing love and start feeling it. When you stop trying to be the light, and realise you already are. This is Tantra as nectar — the sweetness that arrives when you finally let yourself be filled. Top Quotes: “Pleasure is your body’s way of saying: you’re safe to receive.” “Ease is not the absence of devotion — it’s the presence of trust.” “You don’t magnetise through effort. You magnetise through openness.” And when you’re ready to walk deeper, come find us: at the retreats, the trainings, the spaces where pleasure becomes prayer. Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Pleasure, Shame and the Sacred Art of Holding Space | 28 sept. 2025 | 00:16:34 | |
Can you let yourself feel good? Like, really good... in your body, in your life, in your truth? In this live recording from the Body Transformation Retreat in Bali, Chantelle Raven invites us into a deeper reckoning with what it truly means to expand our capacity for pleasure. So often on the healing path we focus on pain, shadows, trauma, but what happens when life offers you joy, love, beauty, and Eros? Can your nervous system hold that too? This isn’t just about bliss. It’s about reparenting your body to trust the goodness. It’s about staying present when shame rises. And it’s about recognizing that our ability to hold others: clients, children, lovers, is always mirrored by how gently, how powerfully, we’re holding ourselves. If you’re a practitioner, coach, parent, or partner… this is the episode that will open you to a new depth. Inside This Episode:
There’s something sacred that happens when we stop trying to fix and start choosing to feel. When we stop holding back our pleasure or running from our shame. This is what it means to live and lead from the body. To guide not from perfection, but from presence. If this episode touched something in you, let it take root. And when you're ready to walk deeper, come find us: at the retreats, the trainings, the moments that change everything. Top Quotes: “Shame is the guardian of every other emotion. If you can’t feel it, you’ll keep denying the rest.” “Don’t expect your clients to go anywhere you haven’t gone yourself.” Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Your Body Is the Algorithm: What Truly Attracts Clients | 31 août 2025 | 00:14:21 | |
Why is embodied truth more magnetic than any strategy? Here’s the truth no one tells you: people aren’t responding to your content. They’re responding to your frequency. In this no-filter episode from our Body Transformation Retreat in Bali, Chantelle Raven calls out the spiritual performance trap and reminds us what really creates impact. Highlights:
If you’re tired of trying to “get it right” and ready to lead from truth instead, this episode is for you. Let it strip away what doesn’t belong. Let it remind you why you’re here. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Quotes from this Episode: “People don’t respond to your content. They respond to your frequency.” “Don’t speak about the fire. Be the fire.” “When pleasure is truly running through your body, the last thing you're going to want to do is hold up a phone.” Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Trauma, Trust, and the Wild Wisdom of the Body | 18 août 2025 | 00:10:38 | |
What happens when the body begins to unravel... not in theory, but in real time? In this unfiltered moment from the Body Transformation Retreat, Chantelle Raven invites you into a deeply personal process. What began as physical pain became a gateway into grief, trauma, and the kind of somatic release most practitioners only read about. You’ll hear what it looks like to stay present through discomfort, how collapse can become a sacred opening, and why healing isn’t always neat or graceful. It's messy, real, and often arrives through sensation not strategy. This is a powerful teaching moment for anyone who holds space for others… or is learning how to hold space for themselves. --- What’s inside: • When physical symptoms are portals, not problems • Why rage is often a familiar cover for grief • The healing power of letting yourself collapse • How trauma releases when we stop managing it • Why true safety in the body is the foundation of real transformation • The somatic difference between retraumatizing and integrating • The role of parents, pain, and returning what’s not ours • The sacred gold found in what feels most uncomfortable If you're a practitioner, coach, or facilitator or simply someone learning to stay with the uncomfortable, this episode will meet you at your edges. --- Memorable quotes from this episode: “It’s the layers underneath the reaction that hold the root cause.” “The fear of re-traumatization comes from not understanding the power of integration.” “Where you feel most uncomfortable — that’s where the gold is.” --- Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| You Can’t Hold Others Until You’ve Held Yourself | 03 août 2025 | 00:16:37 | |
When you step onto the path of service as a healer, space holder, or practitioner, there’s one truth that always returns: You cannot hold others until you’ve learned to hold yourself. This episode was recorded live at our Body Transformation Retreat in Bali, an integral part of the Tantra Practitioner Training. Inside this space, we don’t just teach tools. We break open. We feel. We remember. Because real service begins with what we are willing to face within ourselves. In this intimate clip, Chantelle Raven shares her own unraveling. A lived experience of chronic inflammation, stored rage, dissociation, and trauma. She speaks to the parts of the healing journey that are rarely named. The ones that don’t look good on paper. The ones that bring us to our knees so we can finally stop performing and start embodying what we teach. This is not about getting it all right. In this episode:
This is for the woman who knows she’s here to guide others but still feels there’s something unfinished within her. For the practitioner who no longer wants to serve from performance but from presence. For the soul who is ready to let go of image and remember that the real work begins inside. “The body knows when you’re performing safety. The body knows when you’re faking presence.” “You want to be of service? Start by feeling the thing you keep skipping.” Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Breath, Body, and the Return to Sacred Feminine Leadership: The Priestess Archetype | 22 juin 2025 | 00:56:49 | |
What does it mean to live as a Priestess in today’s world? In this episode, Sascha Martineau, a Certified Tantra Practitioner of the Embodied Awakening Academy and Vocal Alchemist, joins Sydelle Boscarello for a deep and real conversation on feminine embodiment, emotional truth, and the lived path of devotion. This is not a how-to. In this episode they discuss:
This episode is for the woman who knows there’s something deeper calling her, even if she doesn’t have the words for it yet. For the one who has been carrying the weight of other people’s expectations, shrinking her truth, or performing what she thinks sacredness should look like. If you’ve felt numb in your body, disconnected from your sensuality, or unsure how to trust yourself again, this is your sign to pause and tune in. Let this conversation be a mirror, a remembering, a return. Press play and come home to what’s already inside you. Quotes from the episode: “The Priestess is not outside of you. She lives in your breath. In how you touch the world.”“Your power isn’t in how much you do. It’s in how deeply you feel.” “Sensuality isn’t performance. It’s presence.” If you're feeling called to walk this path, here are some resources for you: Join the Waitlist to our Guided Tantra Practitioner Training: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/ Or enroll in the Self Paced Tantra Practitioner Training: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ ----- Explore our in-person events and online courses: www.embodiedawakeningacademy.com Connect with Sascha: Instagram: @saschamartineau Website: https://www.saschamartineau.com Connect with Sydelle: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Releasing Limiting Beliefs Around Money | 06 juin 2025 | 00:52:29 | |
If you're pouring your heart into your work but still feel blocked when it comes to money... This episode is here to shift that. In this conversation, Tara and Chantelle speak on the real stories and beliefs that keep coaches, practitioners, and space-holders stuck in lack. What comes up is not just mindset. It's nervous system patterning. It's ancestral. It's spiritual programming. And it’s ready to be seen. This is for you if: - You’ve been holding back from charging what you know your work is worth - You feel shame or stress every time you spend money - You have inconsistent clients or income, even though you're doing everything "right" - You want to grow your business in a way that feels rooted, not performative - You’re ready to feel safe receiving love, money and support in your body Excerpts from this episode: “The more I spent on what nourished me, the more money came in. Not because I forced it. Because I felt safe to receive.”“Your beliefs don’t live in your mind. They live in your body. You shift them by feeling them, not thinking about them.” “Fifty followers is still fifty people. The numbers are not the problem. Hiding is.” Resources: 👉 Self-Paced Practitioner Training: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| How to find purpose and live a life you love | 09 mai 2025 | 00:48:06 | |
Are you longing to feel more alive, authentic, and connected to your purpose? In this episode, Sydelle Boscarello and Tara Meegan share their real-life journeys of letting go of what no longer fits and stepping into lives that truly reflect who they are. Tara opens up about leaving a 17-year career in marine ecology after chronic pain and burnout forced her to listen to her body and heart. She reveals how Tantra and practitioner training helped her heal, trust her intuition, and find a new path filled with meaning and flow. Sydelle reflects on the power of growing up in a conscious, embodied environment and how wisdom can naturally unfold when you’re fully supported. They also talk about:
If you’re ready to stop settling and start living a life that feels true to you, this episode is your invitation. Tune in for honest conversation, practical wisdom, and inspiration to take your next brave step. Quotes from this Episode:
Ready to align your life with your truth? Listen now and begin your own journey of transformation. Upcoming Events: #authenticliving #lifetips #happylife Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Embrace Your Inner Power with Tantra | 21 avr. 2025 | 01:05:38 | |
Are you ready to feel ALIVE in every cell of your being? Imagine waking up each day feeling deeply connected to your body, your heart, and your desires. Learn how Tantra can help you release emotional baggage, embrace your inner radiance, and experience a pleasure so profound, it spills over into every aspect of your existence. This episode highlights: Tune in to this episode and discover how Tantra can help you unlock your full potential for pleasure, connection, and spiritual awakening. Quotes from this episode: -- “…all of your insecurities, all of the baggage, all of the beliefs, everything that you’re taking into your relationship and into the bedroom that’s coated in shame that stops you from having the most incredible experience of bliss where you don’t Feel sex and spirituality and Samadhi is separate, where you don’t feel that you’re separate from your partner, where everything is a gateway into liberation, where life is your greatest teacher.” Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Embracing Your Whole Self & Sacred Sexuality | 08 avr. 2025 | 01:28:50 | |
Tantra isn’t just a practice—it’s a profound invitation to reclaim your aliveness.
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| Break Free from Sabotage with Shadow Work | 24 mars 2025 | 00:19:41 | |
Shadow work isn’t just a concept—it’s the gateway to your deepest transformation. In this excerpt from the Living Tantra Retreat in Bali, we dive into the unconscious parts of ourselves that Carl Jung called “the shadow.” These hidden aspects often sabotage our lives, relationships, and inner peace, but what if they’re actually our greatest teachers? "Shadow work is by far my favorite work out of all of this body of work, because it’s the quickest path to transformation, to that metamorphosis, and out the other side of this, through the unconscious, you actually see that these shadows are our greatest teachers and are there with these jewels for us, our allies.” --- --- Join our newsletter for the latest news and promos: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.activehosted.com/f/3 Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Reclaim Yourself by Breaking Patterns | 10 mars 2025 | 00:22:10 | |
In this episode, Tara and Aaron share powerful insights from the Living Tantra Retreat in Bali, focusing on one of its core teachings: staying present with your emotions rather than avoiding them. They guide you through practices that cultivate this essential skill. You are invited to reflect on your own patterns of avoidance—whether it’s picking up your phone, turning to food or alcohol, or simply numbing out—and explore mindful ways to interrupt these habits. Key takeaways from this episode:
The episode emphasizes the importance of reparenting yourself by creating inner safety when facing difficult emotions. By pausing, breathing deeply, and validating what you feel without judgment, you can begin to release stored pain from your nervous system.
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| Unlocking the Soul's Purpose | 24 févr. 2025 | 00:16:24 | |
Are you yearning to uncover the hidden depths of your soul? To find that spark that ignites your entire being? This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling lost, stuck, or yearning for more meaning in life. Aaron’s compassionate approach and practical advice will empower you to step into your true power. Ready to embark on your own transformative journey? Join us at our next LTR retreat and discover the extraordinary potential within you. -- Join our newsletter for the latest news and promos: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.activehosted.com/f/3 Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Embracing the Body’s Wisdom | 11 nov. 2024 | 00:25:41 | |
In this episode of The Love, Sex, and Freedom Podcast, Raven invites you into a transformative journey of release and renewal. Through ancient tantric practices and modern embodiment techniques, she guides us to shed the layers of stored tension and trauma, making space for the deep, authentic stillness that lies beneath. Informed by the teachings of Osho, Raven encourages listeners to fully engage the body’s energy through intentional movement, allowing us to meet our own adrenaline and feel its release. As she explains, this embodied practice creates a path for the mind to let go of its grip, leading to a state of profound peace and presence. Have you ever felt weighed down by an unrelenting mental chatter, longing to be free and fully alive? Raven asks us to turn inward and reconnect with our bodies’ natural rhythms, to embrace all that arises without judgment, and to let our own energy flow uninhibited. She prompts us to ask: How would it feel to meet our deepest emotions without turning away? What might we uncover if we approached ourselves with curiosity instead of control? This episode is an invitation to embody every part of yourself, opening to pleasure, release, and a renewed sense of wholeness. Join us on this journey back to your true, vibrant nature. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes: “What if lovemaking was a dance of slow embrace and deep connection, not just a goal to release tension?”
Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Every Trigger Is a Doorway to Liberation | 28 oct. 2024 | 00:47:33 | |
In today’s episode of Love, Sex, and Freedom, Raven and Tara guide us on a journey through Tantra as a pathway to release trauma and return to our true essence. Raven shares from her own experience, revealing how her previous analytical approach to healing shifted profoundly when she embraced Tantra. Through this practice, she learned to surrender the need for mental explanations, instead allowing stuck energy to release naturally. “Tantra invites us to feel fully and trust the body’s wisdom to heal,” she explains. Rather than dissecting the past, Tantra calls us to honor and release the emotions that arise—fear, anger, sadness—letting them flow without resistance. Raven invites us to explore practices such as deep breathing, shaking, and self-compassion as ways to reconnect with ourselves, free from judgment or analysis. With a gentle prompt, she asks, “What am I feeling now?” as a key to open the door to inner healing. For those who feel burdened by past pain or crave true emotional liberation, this episode serves as a powerful call to come home to oneself, embracing the body’s natural wisdom to release and restore wholeness. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes: “In Tantra, we’re not trying to pinpoint past experiences; instead, it’s about going into the body and allowing stuck energy to release naturally.”
Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| 8 Keys to Tantric Relationship Magic | 21 oct. 2024 | 01:02:36 | |
In this deeply intimate episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom Podcast, Tara welcomes her beloved Shiva Rajaya, a renowned tantric coach and creator of Vital Coaching. Together, they dive into the essence of tantric relationship magic, weaving in the sacred practices that have brought their union into a space of profound harmony, intimacy, and expansion. With over 30 years of spiritual exploration and 20 years dedicated to tantra, Shiva shares how the ancient wisdom of tantra permeates all areas of life—mind, body, spirit, and soul. As they speak, Tara and Shiva reveal the alchemical power of their relationship, a journey grounded in mysticism and magic. They reflect on their time apart and how their devotion to growth, shadow work, and emotional mastery allowed them to reunite on a deeper level. Together, they’ve created a union that honors both the individual path and the shared connection, expanding their capacity for love, joy, and presence. Are you longing to bring more sacredness into your relationship? Curious about how tantra can transform your connection into a space of deeper intimacy and growth? Join Tara and Shiva as they invite you into their sacred world, sharing how these powerful tantric practices can ignite your own journey of awakening in love and life. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes:
Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| The Ocean Within: The Depths of Your Unconscious | 07 oct. 2024 | 00:18:34 | |
Today, Raven invites us to explore the powerful connection between mind and body and how traditional mindset practices often fall short of fostering true inner peace and transformation. She shares her personal journey, emphasizing how embodiment practices have allowed her to feel safe in her body for the first time, even after years of engaging in mental reprogramming and affirmations. Through this lens, Raven encourages us to dive beneath the surface of our thoughts, likening the mind to the waves of the ocean—always changing but never touching the stillness and depth below. Raven challenges us to question how our conditioning and life experiences have shaped our beliefs, particularly those that don’t serve them. “Why,” she asks, “do we remain anxious or stuck, even when we’ve worked on our mindset?” She offers a fresh perspective: instead of merely attempting to rewrite negative thoughts, what if we took those beliefs into the body and discovered where they live? How might your life change if you could access the wisdom buried deep within your unconscious? Would you be willing to explore that dark, mysterious void and trust what you find? Key Takeaways from this Episode: Quotes:
Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Women’s Needs in Sexual Relationships with Sascha Haert | 30 sept. 2024 | 00:56:11 | |
For today's episode, we feature a recent interview between Raven and Sascha Haert, a Human Behaviors Expert and Love & Dating Coach. Their conversation sheds light on the essence of presence, sensuality, and how to cultivate deeper connections, both within ourselves and with others. Together, they reflect on how society's conditioning around sex and relationships often leads to dissatisfaction and disconnection. Sascha and Raven share personal anecdotes, offering insights into how individuals, especially men, can tap into their sensitivity, be fully present, and break free from the goal-oriented mindset that permeates modern intimacy. They explore how embracing these sacred principles can transform not just the bedroom, but all aspects of life. How can we bring more awareness into our intimate lives? What does it truly mean to be present with a partner? These are some of the questions that linger long after the episode ends. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes: "Presence is the key to everything—whether it’s communication, being orgasmic, or being fully alive. When we’re not present, we’re missing the beauty of connection." Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Beyond Sexuality: Discovering the Fullness of Tantra | 23 sept. 2024 | 00:26:39 | |
In this episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven invites listeners into her personal journey with Tantra, revealing how it transformed her life. Growing up with a mystic father, Raven always had a curiosity about the divine and the full potential of the human experience. However, it wasn’t until she stepped into her first Tantra retreat that the teachings resonated deeply, bringing together everything she had felt but could never fully articulate. She explains how Tantra opened her to embrace all of life, including her desires and emotions, as divine expressions, shedding the shame that had once kept her from living fully.
Key takeaways from this episode: “The journey of Kundalini rising is about awakening to your true power, feeling the life force within you, and allowing it to guide you into deeper alignment with the divine.” Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Following the Heart’s Call | 16 sept. 2024 | 00:27:34 | |
In this transformative episode, Raven takes us on a personal journey of discovering the power of surrender and trust in the face of life’s uncertainties. She shares a pivotal moment in her life when she left behind a well-paying job, stepping into the unknown world of Tantra despite the many doubts and fears that filled her mind. Raven recalls the intuitive pull that led her to a deeper calling, a calling that eventually became her life’s work. From hesitant beginnings to trusting the synchronicities of life, Raven illustrates how surrendering to the heart can lead to an expansive and fulfilling path, even when logic seems to disagree. Raven’s experiences highlight the inner conflict many of us feel when navigating between the familiar and the unknown. “Why do I want the house?” she asks, reflecting on her conditioned beliefs about security and happiness. As she let go of societal expectations and leaned into her intuitive guidance, life gifted her with unimaginable synchronicities and abundance. Her story begs the question: What is holding you back from fully trusting in your heart’s desires? Can you let go of the fear of scarcity or failure, and instead, open yourself to the vast possibilities that life has to offer? Key takeaways from this episode:
“If your why isn’t for happiness, then it’s not worth it.” Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| An Embodied Approach to Manifestation | 09 sept. 2024 | 01:00:50 | |
In this episode of Love, Sex, and Freedom, Raven and Tara delve into the deeply transformative practice of embodied manifestation. They invite us to step beyond surface-level affirmations and vision boards and move into a fully embodied experience where manifestation isn’t just about thinking the right thoughts but becoming the person who already holds and lives their desires. Raven offers a profound perspective on the connection between the nervous system and our ability to manifest. She explains that without addressing the unconscious beliefs held in the body, no amount of positive thinking will bring lasting change. Instead, she shares the power of combining thoughts with a deep somatic understanding—allowing the body to release past tensions and fully feel into the reality of what we desire. Whether it’s attracting love, financial abundance, or peace, Raven invites us to not only visualize but to embody the person who naturally attracts these experiences. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes: "It wasn’t until I embraced the tantric approach and understood the role of the nervous system that I truly started manifesting the life I wanted.” Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Surrendering to the Divine | 02 sept. 2024 | 00:16:40 | |
In this episode, Raven discusses the essence of devotion and the profound journey to transcend the illusion of separation. She invites us to reconnect with sacred practices that lead to a state of oneness with consciousness, reminding us true devotion is found in remembering our divine nature. Raven guides us through the subtle realms of reality, exploring practices like mantra, yantra meditation, and deity worship—not merely as routines, but as sacred pathways that lead us beyond the mind’s distractions and into the profound spaciousness of being.
Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Stepping Through the Lionsgate Portal | 26 août 2024 | 00:43:03 | |
In today’s episode, we feature a recent Instagram Live recording where Raven and Tara explore the transformative energy of the Lionsgate Portal. With the energies of the star Sirius, the Sun, and the Earth in alignment, this moment offers a potent opportunity to shed old patterns and birth new, more aligned ways of being. Raven’s profound insights into how we can step through these universal portals—whether astrological or personal—are both grounding and expansive, reminding us that true change comes not just from intellectual understanding but from deeply embodied practices. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes: “Shift your allegiance from the mind to the body; it’s through this alignment that true liberation is found.” Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Unlocking Your Voice: The Power of Authentic Expression | 12 août 2024 | 00:53:37 | |
In this episode, Raven explores the journey of authentic self-expression and the challenges that come with it. She begins by discussing how our ability to express ourselves is often shaped by how our parents responded to us as children. Raven asks us to reflect: “How did your parents react to your truth, your tears, your vulnerability?” These questions help uncover the roots of our fears and how they influence our adult lives, often holding us back from being fully expressive. As the conversation unfolds, Raven shares her own struggles with vulnerability, especially in relationships. She highlights the importance of not holding back and addressing the “elephant in the room.” Raven asks, “What would happen if you expressed your true feelings in the moment, without fear?” She encourages us to embrace the power of being fully seen and heard, reminding us that true freedom comes from expressing our deepest selves, even when it feels uncomfortable. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes “True freedom and authenticity arise from embracing and expressing our deepest selves, no matter how uncomfortable it might feel.” Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Navigating Breakups the Tantric Way | 05 août 2024 | 00:56:51 | |
Welcome to the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast! Today's episode comes from a recent Instagram Live where Raven and Tara discussed the emotional journey of navigating breakups. They both open up about their personal experiences, offering heartfelt guidance on how to truly feel every stage of the grieving process. From the initial shock and denial to the raw anger and deep sadness, they remind us of the importance of embracing every emotion fully. As you listen, take a moment to reflect on your own experiences with breakups. How have they helped you grow and deepen your connection to yourself? Raven poses a powerful question: “What if we approached our grief with the same openness and reverence as our moments of bliss?” She encourages us to see breakups not as failures, but as opportunities for profound personal awakening and growth. Whether you’re experiencing a recent breakup or reflecting on past relationships, this episode provides the support and insights you need to navigate the tender terrain of your heart. Key takeaways from this episode: - [01:56] Understanding the Grieving Process - [04:12] The Importance of Silence After a Breakup - [23:20] Staying Friends and Letting Go - [29:49] Embracing Relationship Challenges - [33:40] Navigating the Friend Zone - [36:51] Manifesting Joyful Relationships - [42:47] Embracing Pain and Pleasure Quotes: “Trust your intuition, trust your body. My mind was justifying and head-fucking myself, but my body was like, ‘It couldn’t open to be a yes to the relationship.’” “When we’re transitioning out of such a deep intimate relationship, it’s really shocking to the nervous system, to the heart, to the tenderness."
Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Breath, Sound, and Spirit: Connecting to Your Inner Truth | 29 juil. 2024 | 00:28:51 | |
Welcome to the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, in this episode, we explore the nuances of authentic expression and discovering your soul’s purpose. Raven guides us through the importance of connecting our breath with sound, creating a deeper, more authentic experience of pleasure and presence. She emphasizes the significance of understanding our triggers and reflections, offering a path to align with our true purpose by clearing internal resistances and embracing our unique gifts. As you listen, contemplate what brings the most meaning to your life. Raven invites us to question: “If you were going to die in two years, what would you be expressing as a soul?” She encourages us to look beyond societal conditioning and external validations, to feel into what genuinely ignites our passion and joy. Whether it’s creating art, nurturing a family, or exploring the world, your purpose is intertwined with what feels most meaningful to you. Key takeaways from this episode:
"It’s not your power that you’re afraid of. It’s the death of your identity that you’re afraid of and everything that you identify with.” "What’s your unique flame? What’s your unique essence? And do you have the courage to follow that no matter what?” Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| The Invisible Partnership: Gender Energies in Relationships | 22 juil. 2024 | 00:14:39 | |
Join us for today's episode as Raven explores the importance of vertical masculine energy, which provides the necessary stillness and meditational awareness for true inner peace, as opposed to the more commonly understood horizontal masculine energy that is action-oriented. Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Overcoming Limiting Belief about Money and Business | 15 juil. 2024 | 00:52:05 | |
Today's episode features a recent Instagram Live between Chantelle and Tara, where they discuss the intricate web of limiting beliefs surrounding money, wealth, and abundance. They explore how our spiritual practices can integrate with our financial lives to create a harmonious balance that nourishes both our souls and our bank accounts. Together, they highlight the significance of recognizing and reshaping our unconscious beliefs about money, stressing that it is not merely a material necessity but a powerful energy that can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment. By tapping into our inner wisdom, we can shift our mindset from scarcity to abundance, from fear to trust, and from limitation to infinite possibility. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from the Episode: Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| The Capacity to Come Back To Love | 08 juil. 2024 | 00:16:57 | |
Have you ever wondered how to balance the masculine and feminine energies within your relationship? Or how to navigate the complexities of shame and communication with your partner? In this episode, which features a snippet from a recent Living Tantra retreat, Chantelle answers these questions and explores how we can foster deeper connections with ourselves and those closest to us. She shares examples of how she and Matisse improved their communication and maintained polarity in their relationship by stopping shame from creating a divide between them. By understanding and honouring each other's strengths and mastering the art of holding space without judgment, we can all create more loving and fulfilling relationships. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: "Cultivating your own healthy masculine energy is about holding space for your own emotional body without judgment." Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Living with an Open Heart | 01 juil. 2024 | 00:14:55 | |
In this episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven explores the heart chakra, also known as Anahata, and how this energy center can be tapped into as a source of love for oneself and others, as well as compassion, empathy, and forgiveness. Raven guides us on how to awaken and release the heart space, a vital step toward reclaiming our true personal power and experiencing profound freedom. The teachings in this episode provide practical steps to seamlessly weave these practices into our daily lives, cultivating a deeper connection with our innermost selves and enhancing our overall well-being. By embracing these tantric practices, we can dissolve emotional blockages, open ourselves to new possibilities, and fully embrace our authentic, divine selves. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: "When we lead with love, we create a ripple effect that touches everyone around us." Links from Episode:
Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Unpacking Unconscious Conditioning | 24 juin 2024 | 00:34:13 | |
In today's episode, Raven breaks down self-will, willpower, and the unconscious conditioning that shapes how we think and act. She opens up about her own journey of peeling back the layers of conditioning inherited from her parents and how she's learnt to connect with her true self. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: "Whatever you see, whatever you can believe can actualize. People have done way more miraculous things than expand into a space of 'I can live a really relaxed life and prioritize myself'." Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Can Setting Boundaries Lead to Genuine Power? | 17 juin 2024 | 00:32:37 | |
What comes to mind when you think of "power"? Maybe status and money. In today's episode, Raven redefines true power, showing how it goes beyond the desire for control and is actually rooted in genuine vulnerability and emotional authenticity. Raven explores how power is often misunderstood as being synonymous with status and control, which can lead to shadow behaviors like aggression. Instead, true power comes from the ability to be genuinely and authentically present with our emotions. This involves practicing deep listening, holding space for oneself and others, and peeling away superficial layers to reveal deeper truths. By understanding and working through the different layers of the emotional body, we can find a more authentic and powerful way of living. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: "Power without vulnerability really goes into shadow and often turns into aggression and power over. "Imagine what your life would look like if your expression was focused on truth and trusting truth, rather than on how others are going to react." Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Pleasure as Medicine | 08 juin 2024 | 00:28:45 | |
How much pleasure do you allow in your life? This may seem like a simple question, but for most people who are stuck in the everyday grind, taking the time to be fully present and actually experience joy in their lives can be a foreign concept. Experiencing joy is essential to the human experience, and our happiness and well-being are dependent on it. So why do we often prioritize completing tasks, working, and keeping ourselves busy instead of focusing on pleasure? In today's episode, Raven shares how we can invite more pleasure into our lives, both inside and outside the bedroom, and how this can transform not only the way we navigate the world but also serve as a means to regulate the nervous system. Simple acts like laughter, connecting with nature, or engaging in physical activities can dissolve stress and bring us a sense of fulfilment and peace. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: “No matter what kind of day I had, as soon as I would reconnect with Dusty, my horse, and go for a ride in nature, everything would just disappear.” "Pleasure is the best nervous system regulator." Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| How To Integrate Anger To Power | 03 juin 2024 | 00:33:19 | |
Today's episode is the latest in the series of Raven and Tara's Instagram Lives, and the topic of conversation is the often misunderstood and judged emotion of anger. The key takeaway from this episode is Raven's simple but powerful message: "anger can feel good." This idea encourages us to shift our perspective on anger. Rather than viewing it as purely negative and destructive, we are shown how anger, when expressed in healthy ways, can be harnessed as an empowering life force. Raven explains how recognizing the first signs of anger can prevent it from escalating into something harmful and when it’s allowed to move through the body, this powerful emotion can transform us from feeling victimized to feeling empowered. Raven and Tara share various healthy ways to connect with and release anger. From breathing exercises to physical movements like pillow beating, these techniques help us integrate anger into our lives and stay connected to our primal energy. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode:
Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Clear Communication for the Confident Woman | 27 mai 2024 | 00:57:06 | |
Welcome back to another episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast. Today's episode features a recent conversation that Raven and Tara had on Instagram Live, where they discuss the hugely important and often overlooked art of clear communication. Mastering this skill and being able to say how we feel and what we want (and don't want) can have a huge impact on our lives, and nowhere is this more apparent than in romantic relationships. Raven's own journey from feeling stifled and blocked in previous relationships to today, where she is able to express her needs without fear, is evidence of how clear communication can unlock the confident woman within. Raven shares the three key practices that have supported her in communicating confidently: feeling the depths of her emotions before speaking, steering conversations towards what she wants rather than what she doesn’t, and trusting the body’s signals over the mind’s analysis. Tara and Raven also discuss the powerful role that breathwork can play in grounding us and how this can enable healthier communication. So if you're looking for ways to have more mindful communication and a deeper understanding of yourself and others, this episode is for you.
Quotes from Episode: “Vulnerability requires letting go of pride and risking rejection. It's not easy, but shamelessly owning what we're upset about, desiring, or needing creates safety for ourselves and fosters compatible relationships”
Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Releasing Stuck Energy For Emotional Freedom | 20 mai 2024 | 01:07:42 | |
Hey everyone, welcome to this episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast! Today, we’re going to talk about some of the challenges we face when we have stuck energy and how hard and soft trauma impacts our nervous system. It’s really interesting to see how traditional masculine teachings can sometimes be limiting when it comes to this. But don't worry, we'll explore how masculine and feminine principles can coexist beautifully, and can empower us to live a life filled with bliss instead of constant struggle.
Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: “Life wasn't meant to be a struggle. We are wired for bliss. You are fundamentally worthy of a life that's fucking amazing and when those struggles come, when you're living in alignment, they're just there to show you where even more expansion is possible.” Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Mother's Day Special - The Tantric Path to Motherhood | 13 mai 2024 | 00:42:18 | |
In this enlightening episode of the Love, Sex and Freedom podcast, we explore the integration of tantric and awakening teachings in family life, especially in the realm of mothering. Raven, joined by her daughter Sydelle, unveils her soulful parenting style that celebrates authenticity, vulnerability, and a profound spiritual connection. She emphasizes treating children as equals and imparting life skills through gentle modeling, allowing the wisdom to unfold naturally rather than through direct instruction. The episode concludes with a Q&A session on managing emotions around children, supporting partners with generational trauma, and addressing toxic maternal relationships. Join us to learn how deep spiritual teachings can be integrated into parenting practices. Key takeaways from this episode:
Links from Episode: - Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/ Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| How to find purpose and live a life you love | 10 mai 2024 | 00:48:06 | |
Are you longing to feel more alive, authentic, and connected to your purpose? In this episode, Sydelle Boscarello and Tara Meegan share their real-life journeys of letting go of what no longer fits and stepping into lives that truly reflect who they are. Tara opens up about leaving a 17-year career in marine ecology after chronic pain and burnout forced her to listen to her body and heart. She reveals how Tantra and practitioner training helped her heal, trust her intuition, and find a new path filled with meaning and flow. Sydelle reflects on the power of growing up in a conscious, embodied environment and how wisdom can naturally unfold when you’re fully supported. They also talk about:
If you’re ready to stop settling and start living a life that feels true to you, this episode is your invitation. Tune in for honest conversation, practical wisdom, and inspiration to take your next brave step. Quotes from this Episode:
Ready to align your life with your truth? Listen now and begin your own journey of transformation. Upcoming Events: #authenticliving #innertruth #livefully Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Tantra Is the End of Trying | 06 mai 2024 | 00:37:29 | |
In today's episode of Love, Sex, and Freedom, Raven shares her profound journey from a pre-Tantra life shaped by meditation and mindset work to embracing Tantra amidst life's trials like cancer and past abuse. She beautifully articulates Tantra as a holistic journey, transcending physicality to embrace the interplay of masculine and feminine energies. Tantra isn't just about sex; it's a sacred path to self-realization and liberation, inviting us to embrace our bodies and emotions for healing and freedom. Raven gently guides listeners to release resistance and judgment, embracing unconditional self-love. Join us on this soulful journey, illuminated by love, liberation, and the exploration of our true selves. Key takeaways from this episode:
"The conscious mind is a very thin layer and what you think you need to work on consciously and what you're talking about as the story of your life is nothing compared to the metamorphosis that is held in making what's unconscious conscious." Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Cultivating Self-Worth and Embodying Sacred Relationships | 29 avr. 2024 | 00:48:18 | |
In this episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven and Tara delve into the theme of self-worth. They discuss how self-love and self-acceptance are crucial foundations that can be strengthened by incorporating tantric practices, meditation, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), allowing individuals to fully embrace their true essence in everyday life. Through their conversation, Raven and Tara offer insights into embracing vulnerability, setting boundaries, and communicating needs, ultimately enhancing relationships and bringing greater joy, ease, and connection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to cultivate deeper self-worth and more meaningful connections with others. Key takeaways from this episode: - [06:38] - Expanding Self-Worth: From Personal Experience to Universal Teachings - [11:43] - Tantra 101: Embracing Masculine and Feminine Energies - [14:06] - Choosing Relationships and Cultivating Safety - [21:31] - Living Tantra: Integrating Practices into Everyday Life - [31:47] - The Journey of Self-Worth and Relationship Dynamics
"The ultimate practice of tantra is that life is a meditation and we really need to start to witness all of the ways that we create separation from anything that's not validating us." “If you're not fully choosing yourself, if you're shaming yourself then that's the reflection you're going to get in a partner." Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| The Path of Purification | 22 avr. 2024 | 00:17:21 | |
Today's episode features a segment from the Align Mini-Course, where Raven guides us into the depths of self-discovery. She illuminates the process of peeling away the layers of our constructed identities, narratives, and controlling behaviours. She shares intimate tales from her journey through personal development and tantra, highlighting just how vital it is to invest in ourselves. Whether it's through coaching, mentoring, or embracing practices that nourish our authenticity, joy, and capacity to serve, this conversation is all about the inner work we do in a safe, supportive space. Raven also explores the delightful realms of pleasure, pushing the boundaries of how much bliss we can actually handle, and celebrating the beauty of our shared paths to true awakening. It's a reminder that while the road can be solitary, having a tribe that uplifts and supports us makes all the difference. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: "Can you let die the part of you that is still fucking trying? Stop trying. You are already an authentic woman if you choose to just fucking be here now." Further Reading: To learn more about this subject, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course Links from Episode: - Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com - Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/ Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Soul Connections: The Art of Growing Together in Intimacy | 15 avr. 2024 | 00:20:26 | |
In today's episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven speaks to how Tantra can rejuvenate not only our romantic lives but our everyday moments as well. She explores the crucial balance of masculine and feminine energies within ourselves and discusses how achieving this inner equilibrium can profoundly impact our relationships. Focusing on personal growth and self-leadership, Raven talks about the importance of staying true to oneself and expressing one’s authenticity, even when it challenges societal expectations. She shares personal stories and poses reflective questions to inspire you to embrace your true desires and align with your soul's purpose, transcending beyond just love and into every facet of life. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: "You can trust that when you are aligning with your authentic holy desires of your soul, it's all going to happen because you're operating at a different frequency."
Links from Episode: Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Holy Desires & a Path to Divine Connection | 08 avr. 2024 | 00:29:42 | |
In today's episode, we feature a segment from the Align Mini-Course, where Raven delves into awakening authentic desires using tantra. She talks about how being open and deeply feeling our desires can help us overcome fears of not being enough or facing rejection. The focus is on creating a worldwide community dedicated to true self-awakening and nurturing a deep connection with ourselves, especially through understanding our Yoni's significance. She shares practical exercises, like Yoni breathing, to help us deeply connect with our bodies and embrace our true selves. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: "This is the path of the courageous warrior who faces the death of her identity. This is the path of the orgasmic lover who follows her pleasure." Align Mini-Course: To learn more about how to follow our desires, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course Links from Episode: - Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com - Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/ Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Pleasure is Godly | 01 avr. 2024 | 00:24:08 | |
In today's episode, Raven and Tara dive deep into the sacred journey of aligning with our genuine desires and peeling away the layers of societal and spiritual conditioning that often mute our inner callings. They bring light to the tantric wisdom that celebrates pleasure and desire as beautiful avenues to connect with the divine essence within us. This conversation is all about learning to listen to what truly moves us, shedding the shoulds and musts that don't serve our highest good. Raven and Tara invite us to embrace joy, pleasure, and ease not as indulgences but as vital components of a rich and fulfilling life. It's an empowering reminder of the magic that unfolds when we dare to be true to ourselves and pursue what genuinely resonates with our soul's deepest yearnings. Join us for an episode that promises to awaken, inspire, and empower you to live in alignment with your true desires. Key takeaways from this episode: - [03:49] - Exploring the Sacredness of Desires Quotes from Episode: "Pleasure is godly. Desires can be holy." "Just know that what seems impossible is possible and whatever you're placing your attention on becomes inevitable." Further Reading: To learn more about this subject, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course Links from Episode: - Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com - Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/ Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Awakening Your Inner Warrior, Lover, Priestess, and Mother | 25 mars 2024 | 00:33:32 | |
In today's episode, Raven invites us to explore the sacred connection with our womb space, a source of profound wisdom and power. She also guides us through the transformative roles of the warrior, lover, priestess, and mother archetypes that dwell within us. The conversation journeys into the warrior's path of deep embodiment and intuitive discernment, the lover's innate ability to savour joy and embrace openness with a tender heart, the priestess's divine mission to channel cosmic wisdom for the betterment of humanity, and the soothing embrace of the mother archetype in nurturing our inner child towards emotional fulfillment. Today's episode is a call to awaken fully, accept our inherent worthiness, and dream expansively, aligning our energy with our deepest desires through the empowerment of these potent feminine archetypes. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode:
Further Reading: To learn more about this subject, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course Links from Episode: - Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com - Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/ Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||
| Rebirth of the Divine Feminine: Pathways to Emotional and Spiritual Liberation | 18 mars 2024 | 00:25:30 | |
Today's episode dives deep into the journey of liberating ourselves from the limitations imposed by our historical feminine lineages. Raven examines the shallow portrayals of female empowerment prevalent in today's society, steering the conversation towards the core idea of intrinsic worthiness. Listeners are invited to explore and embrace the multifaceted nature of femininity, encouraging a journey towards self-discovery and alignment with one's authentic essence. The episode is rich with strategies for mastering our emotions and offers a hands-on guided exercise designed to help us shed inherited beliefs. This transformative process aims to cultivate a newly empowered lineage, one that celebrates the full spectrum and integrated wholeness of feminine energy. Join us as we embark on this empowering journey towards redefining femininity for ourselves and future generations. Key takeaways from this episode: Quotes from Episode: “We don't have to get worthy, we’re already fundamentally worthy of love, money, and a beautiful life. But if we don't feel whole, we're going to become dependent on our partner for a certain part of the human experience.” “So many of our moms were not in their power. Why? Because they didn't have emotional mastery and a real grounded knowing of who they were. They were moms, they were wives, and they were pissed off.” Further Reading: Links from Episode: - Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com - Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/ Resources + Links: Check out our Self-Paced Tantra Practitioner Training here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy | |||