Join hosts Craig and Reno for an engaging conversation with Eli Andrew Ramer, who is a prolific author, storyteller, Maggid (a traditional Jewish religious itinerant preacher).  Eli is the author of the gay classic Two Flutes Playing.  We dive into stories, talk about the art of sacred intimacy, and explore who it's so important to offer a dynamic gay mythology as we navigate the current world. 

You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at itjustgotreno.com. 

Connect with Remi Newman at healthysexforlife@gmail.com.

Remi Newman is trained as a surrogate partner and has created a beautiful book called Hands On: Stories of Sexuality Work, Intimacy and Healing.  Hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston welcome both Remi and Daddy Lance to talk about their respective paths in sex work and surrogate partnership.  This beautiful anthology draws upon the personal narratives of surrogate partners, kink and BDSM professionals, escorts and intimacy coaches, to show that all forms of sex(uality) work have the potential to provide powerful healing.   Connect with Remi Newman at healthysexforlife@gmail.com.   You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

Maisha Aza is a Tantric Shaman and powerful guide for those on the path of Sacred Sexuality.  One of her offerings to the world is Black Girl Tantra, provides spiritual consulting and sexual educational services, classes and retreats, to people of ALL genders, who wish to learn do-it-yourself sacred sexuality techniques that bring intimacy, connection and depth to their spiritual practice and relationships.  Join hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston as we explore Maisha's amazing journey.  Maisha has also recently joined the faculty of the Body Electric School.    You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

In this episode of The Erotic Liberation Podcast, we welcome coach, writer, and public speaker Britt East, author of the book "A Gay Man's Guide to Life."  Britt weaves realness, pragmatism, and humor to offer support to people on the journey of life.  You can learn more about his work at https://www.britteast.com.    You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  

Body Electric facilitators Lizz Randall and Shai Saliba have developed a workshop called Queer Eros.  In this lively conversation, we explore the meaning of Queer and Eros and why it is so important to create this unique, radical space to explore pleasure, erotic energy, and community.     You can learn more about Lizz Randall at www.lizzrandall.com.  You can learn more about Shai Saliba on Istagram @theembodiedexplorer.  You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Dr. Marie Thouin is a mindful dating & relationship coach and a  leading expert and scholar on compersion in consensual non-monogamy.  Compersion is defined as the positive empathy we feel for somebody else, even when their positive experience does not involve or benefit us directly.  Join hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston as Dr. Marie shares about her life experience that brought her to write the book "What Is Compersion."  We also explore how to activate and practice compersion in our lives and relationships.     You can learn more about Dr. Marie Thouin at www.mariethouin.com.  You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

Andre Lazarus is a talented Sacred Intimate and Somatic Sex Educator based in the Asheville, NC, area.  Join ELP hosts Craig Cullinane (www.craigcullinane.com) and Emerging BE Faculty member Stephen Mark as we explore Andre's personal history, his pathway to Sacred Intimacy, and the incredible depths that this work can offer.  You can learn more about Andre Lazarus at https://coming-closer.com.

Sequoia has had a fascinating life as an erotic educator and healer of men.  Sequoia died in the week following this podcast recording and we are so grateful we had this chance to hear his fascinating story, which spans the decades of queer history and erotic liberation.  His captivating book Divining Desire: Exploring Sacred Eros offers up a lifetime of reflection, experience, and wonder.     The hosts for this episode are Craig Cullinane (www.craigcullinane.com) and Emerging BE Faculty Member Stephen Mark!

Body Electric is offering a new workshop designed specifically for religious or spiritual leaders and guides.  It's called Healing the Sacred Erotic Connection.  

Join ELP host Craig Cullinane (and facilitator of this new workshop) with special guests Jon Carl Lewis and Dr. Kevin Jenson as they explore the connection between the erotic and one's divinity and the opportunity for spiritual leaders to have a space to heal their own erotic wounds.  

John Carl Lewis is

Jon Carl Lewis (he/him) is a spiritual guide and educator helping individuals and communities discern healthy practices and attitudes for themselves, those they love, and their communities at the places where the spiritual, the sexual, and the relational intersect. He enjoys helping individuals and communities of faith imagine embodied practices for the creation of stronger connections with themselves, their community, and the Sacred. Jon Carl is a candidate for the Master of Arts in Public Ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary where his academic concentration is in gender/sexuality from an embodied, queer perspective. You can connect with Jon Carl and see what he is up to at https://bio.site/joncarllewis or make an appointment to chat at https://calendly.com/joncarllewis.   Dr Kevin Jenson is a bible scholar and sex educator helping Christian leaders talk about sexual ethics in ways that are biblical, practical, empowering, and inclusive.  Check out Dr. Jensen's book Sacred Not Sinful and his other work at drkevinjenson.com.   And!  Learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.

 

Koe Creation is truly a Sex Educator for the 21st century. Having grown up as a child of a sex-positive, polyamorous family, Koe uses their unique knowledge as a second-generation queerspawn to provide prospective parents & families a framework for successful cross-generational communication about their identities and relationship(s).     In this engaging episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, Koe shares about her upbringing in a polyamourous family and how it influenced their ability to advocate for themself in  relationships as an adult.  We also talk about her book This Heart Holds Many - My Life As The Non-Binary Millennial Child of a Polyamourous Family. 

Join the Erotic Liberation Podcast for a dynamic conversation with Joshua Young and Khanyisa Mnyaka about creating the not-for-profit The Afro Erotic Body.  They talk about their beginnings of having conversations with BiPOC folk about being BiPOC, queer, and erotic.  They explore why it's so important to have BiPOC only erotic spaces. Joshua is a pleasure & sexual wellness enthusiast with a desire to guide queer bodies and minds to liberation.  Khanyisa is a life coach, author, entrepreneur, and pleasure seeker.  You can check out her books You Belong Here:  Your Roadmap To Confidence, Purpose, & Authenticity and Traveling While Lesbian HERE. 

In the fall of 2024 and in the spring of 2025, Body Electric will offer Sacred Intimacy Training workshops that will be taught by the talented and experienced facilitators JoJo Bear, Lizz Randall, and Mark Fleming.     In this rich conversation, they join Craig Cullinane to explore the art of Sacred Intimacy, best practices for Sacred Intimates, and what a participant in a Sacred Intimacy Training workshop may experience.     You can learn more about the work of JoJo Bear HERE, Lizz Randall HERE, and you can contact Mark Fleming HERE.   The fall iteration of Sacred Intimacy Training is for men-folk and will be held at Easton Mountain Retreat Center in update New York the week of October 14-20, 2024.  More information HERE.    LIzz Randall and Mark Fleming will facilitate Sacred Intimacy Training for All Genders in the winter/spring of 2025 - location and dates still to be determined. 

In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Johnny Sagan (aka Snowy Wilderness) joins Craig Cullinane to explore the history of the sex-positivity movement in the Quuer community in the US and Body Electric's place in that riveting and ongoing story.     Johnny also shares about his personal journey and how entering the work of Body Electric has impacted his life.     You can connect with Johnny at snowywilderness@gmail.com.   You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.   You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  

Annie Sprinkle has lived a remarkable life as a performance artist, adult-film star, and eco-erotic educator.  She also contributed to the early days of the work of Body Electric.  In this intimate conversation,  Annie offers her memories about the founding of Body Electric, her life-long friendship with BE founder Joseph Kramer, and her work as a performance artist and eco-erotic educator.  You can check out her new website atgoog_206431766https://sprinklestephens.ucsc.edu and her book, Assuming the Ecosexual Position—The Earth as Lover, HERE.     You can find out about host Craig Cullinane's coaching and workshops at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Katrina Bos has written several books about Tantra, including Tantric Intimacy and Divine Union of the Masculine and Feminine.  Katrina and Erotic Liberation Podcast host Craig Cullinane explore how Katrina found Tantra and the impact it has had in her life and about her work as a teacher and guide. You can find out more about Katrina's work at https://www.katrinabos.ca.   You can find out about host Craig Cullinane's coaching and workshops at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Ron Stewart is a sexological bodyworker and somatic sex educator living on Vancouver Island.  In this episode of the Erotic Liberation podcast, Ron shares about his personal journey as a professional dancer for 20 years and about his pathway to training in sexological bodywork.  We dive into topics like the connection between creativity and eroticism and even reclaim and reframe the stories about the "Happy Ending Massage."  You can learn more about Ron's work at www.skyclad.ca or www.ronstewart.net.     You can find out about host Craig Cullinane's coaching and workshops at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Pono Stewart is a connoisseur of self-pleasure and in the episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast we get into the DETAILS about the mechanics of Self-Pleasure.  We discuss the differences between ejaculation and orgasm, what happens over time if we have a committed self-pleasure practice, and other wonderful exercises to try.  Pono also shares about his journey to training in sexological bodywork and his experiences working with clients.  You can find out more about Pono at www.ecstatictouch.net.    You can find out about host Craig Cullinane's coaching and workshops at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Join us as we celebrate Body Electric's 40th Anniversary with the person who started it all - Body Electric Founder Joseph Kramer.  Erotic Liberation Podcast host Craig Cullinane welcomes Joseph into a deep dive about the beginnings of Body Electric, the development of Sacred Intimacy, and his current passion:  Erotic Savoring.  Hear about where it all began!  You can discover many resources that Joseph Kramer has developed to explore pleasure and healing at www.sexologicalbodywork.com/links You can find out about Craig's coaching and workshops at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Cam Fraser is a Professional Sex Coach, certified with the World Association of Sex Coaches.  He joins the Erotic Liberation Podcast for a deep dive into his work with (mostly) straight, cis-gendered men and how he supports their erotic healing.  Cam shares his own healing journey and his explorations with various modalities, including sexology and sacred sexuality.     You can find out about Craig's work at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can find out more about Sarah's work at www.sarahbelzile.com.

Emaya Shaw was a lead facilitator of Body Electric's women's and all-genders workshops for more than two decades.  She joins Craig Cullinane and Sarah Belzile for a deep, thoughtful conversation about her journey with Body Electric, her own personal healing, and the power of the erotic to offer nourishment to the world.  You can find out about Craig's work at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can find out more about Sarah's work at www.sarahbelzile.com.

Join Craig Cullinane and Sarah Belzile as we welcome guest Dr. Jane Fleishman to the Erotic Liberation Podcast.  Jane is an educator and activist in the field of sexuality for older adults.     In addition to being a guest on our show, Jane co-hosts her own podcast, Our Better Half, about sex in the second half of life. One of her recent guests was our own BE retired faculty, John Ballew. Jane iis the author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging. You can catch her TEDx talk HERE.    In this episode, Jane shares about her early experiences with Body Electric, her work supporting older adults and their caregivers about sexuality and eroticism as we age, and much more.    You can find out about Craig's work at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can find out more about Sarah's work at www.sarahbelzile.com.   You can find out about Craig's work at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can find out more about Sarah's work at www.sarahbelzile.com.

In Episode 37 of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, hosts Craig Cullinane and Sarah Belzile talk with Chris Maxwell Rose and Charlotte Mia Rose, founders of Pleasure Mechanics.  The Pleasure Mechanics are dedicated to offering effective, compassionate resources so you can experience a more fulfilling sex life, on your own terms.     In this episode, Chris and Charlotte share about the beginnings of Sexological Bodywork, their personal journeys as pleasure activists and more.     You can find out about Craig's work at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can find out more about Sarah's work at www.sarahbelzile.com.

Description:  Sequoia is a Sacred Intimate and coach helping people to deepen their connection with their body, health, heart and soul through yoga, meditation, massage and life coaching.  He began and facilitated Men In Touch workshops in the Vancouver area and beyond for decades.  Men In Touch explores what it means to share real intimacy and erotic energy with other men (including trans men).    Craig Cullinane is the host for this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast.  You can find out about his coaching work (and more!) at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Dee Dee Goldpaugh (they/them/theirs) is a psychotherapist, educator, consultant, clinical supervisor, author, and activist. They are the Clinical Director of Chrysalis Integrative Psychotherapy and the author of the forthcoming book Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality.  In this dynamic and important conversation, ELP hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston welcome Dee Dee to talk about her personal journey of healing sexual trauma through psychedelics and how they can serve the erotic liberation of individuals and the world.    Learn more about Dee Dee at https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com and pre-order her book HERE (Due to be published on June 24th, 2025).    You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

In this episode we welcome Melody Joyce (www.bodysouljourney.com), who is a Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Sexological Bodyworker, and Sacred Intimate living in the New York Tristate area.   Melody shares with us her work with modalities such as neural effective touch and genial dearmoring.  We also get to hear Melody's fascinating personal journey to the work of erotic education and healing.     Craig Cullinane is the host for this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast.  You can find out about his coaching work (and more!) at www.craigcullinane.com.  

John Ballew is the longest serving faculty member of the Body Electric School.  In this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, we explore Mature Eros and how to keep the embers of eroticism alive as we age.  John will be facilitating a Mature Eros in-person workshop in Palm Springs in 2024.  Why is it valuable to keep your erotic energy sparked as we age?  Come find out!

Collin Brown is one of the great Master Teachers of the Body Electric experience.  Collin was the director of the School for over 12 years and in this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, Collin shares about his experience running the School for years, his fascinating personal background, and why the work of Body Electric is so important. 

Tom Kovach has been the Executive of the Body Electric School since mid-2022.  Join us on the Erotic Liberation Podcast to get to know Tom more, hear his story of how he found Body Electric, and explore how the organization of Body Electric works and where it's headed.  

Author of the new memoir/manifesto on sacred intimacy Daddy, Lover, God, Don Shewey returns to the Erotic Liberation Podcast to discuss this wonderful book, explore topics in sacred intimacy, and reflect on his experience writing the book.  AND!  He's our very first return guest!  You can find out more about Don at donshewey.com.  You can purchase Daddy, Lover, God at Barnes & Noble!

Check out Don's first podcast episode from 2022 HERE. 

Join the Erotic Liberation Podcast in welcoming Sher Snow, a longtime Body Electric practitioner, coordinator, and faculty member.  Sher discusses her evolution into a professional Domme and discusses the opportunities and healing that can accompany conscious BDSM, impact play, and  power relations. 

Andres Cordero is a sex educator, sexuality researcher, and embodiment coach with a long history with the Body Electric School.   In this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, we discuss Andres' journey with Body Electric and also his groundbreaking research on Sacred Intimacy, for which he is working towards his PhD.  

In this month's episode of The Erotic Liberation Podcast, we invite sex coach and couples therapist Dr. Steven Davidson to talk about his new book Sexual Integrity: Finding the Courage to be Yourself.  This wonderful book explores the possibilities and struggles with establishing and maintaining emotional intimacy and sexual fulfillment.  You can connect with Dr. Davidson and connect with his work at https://drstevendavidson.com.

Body Electric Facilitator and Tantra teacher Mara Roy joins Craig and Ax on this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast.  Mara shares her Body Electric story and offers her experience of personal healing through trauma.  She shares her learnings from her Tantric lineage and also from other powerful modalities she has studied, including recently completing Gabor Mate's program about healing trauma.  

Join the hosts of the Erotic Liberation Podcasts as they deep dive with Paul Johnson, also known as the "Kinky Coach."  Paul shares with us about his journey exploring Body Electric, BDSM, kink, and other kinds of erotic play and connection.  His mission as a coach is to encourage men to embrace their erotic desires and demonstrate ways they can share that with others.

Emily Royce joins Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston for a wide ranging conversation on the Erotic Liberation Podcast.   Emily is the President of the Association of Certified Sexological Bodyworkers.  We talk about her personal healing journey, her work with scar tissue remediation, and about the crucial importance of sacred intimacy and other erotic healing modalities as we navigate the intensity of culturally oppressive systems.    You can learn more about Emily at www.healwithpleasure.com.    Learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.     Learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

Join Craig Cullinane and the Erotic Liberation podcast for an incredible conversation with Andrew Gurza, who is an award winning Disability Awareness Consultant and the Chief Disability Officer and Co-founder of Bump’n, a sex toy company for and by disabled people.  Andrew uses they/he pronouns and identifies proudly as disabled.

 

In this episode, we explore important moments in Andrew's life as he became an educator about sexuality, eroticism, and disability.  This is a hot episode!

Join the Erotic Liberation Podcast with an amazing conversation with Rahi Chun.  Rahi is a deeply experienced practitioner of Somatic Sexual Wholeness, supporting people in their journey of erotic healing and liberation.  We discuss Rahi's lineage of experience.  We delve into topics such as genital pleasure mapping and how to support the healing of trauma.  Enjoy!

Join Craig Cullinane and Ax Love for a deep conversation with Robyn Lynn, who is a Somatic Coach, a group facilitator, and a guide for those who want to deepen their sense of intimacy, connection and presence.  Robyn shares her journey of becoming a sex coach and educator.  Together they explore the subtleties and possibilities of working one on one with people in their erotic healing journey.  Robyn also shares about a number of fascinating spiritual and healing lineages that she has practiced with in her life.  

Reno Johnston is the new Director of Marketing for the Body Electric School and had the joy of taking his first Body Electric workshop for All Genders last month.  Hosts Craig Cullinane and Ax Love dive deep with Reno about his experience and what he learned about himself, others, and the nature of Eros from this profound experience.  

The Erotic Liberation welcomes teacher, author, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Body Electric School Suzanne Blackburn to the podcast.  Hosts Craig Cullinane and Ax Love explore Suzanne's journey with Body Electric, her wonderful book Reclaiming Eros, and her deep dance with Nature and the Erotic. 

Join your hosts Craig Cullinane and Ax Love for a deep dive with Body Electric Teacher and Sacred Intimate Don Shine.  Don is a newer faculty member of the School and we discuss his journey to teaching, Sacred Intimacy, and Dolly Parton!  

Don (he/him) is an educator who began his relationship with the Body Electric school in 2016. He is passionate about helping all people connect to the abundant and infinite supply of erotic energy that lives in all of us. He wholeheartedly believes that this connection to eros can be transformational, and has the power to heal the world.

Join hosts Craig Cullinane and Gabriela Love for a wonderful conversation with Body Electric Facilitator, somatic sex & intimacy coach JoJo Bear!  In this deep conversation, we explore JoJo's path towards erotic education and delve into the art of Sacred Intimacy.  You can find out more about JoJo's work at https://somaticguide4men.com/

Davey Wavey is an American YouTuber who covers LGBT topics related to sex, relationships, and coming out. His YouTube channel has over a million subscribers. He is also the creator of Himeros.tv, an erotic video platform.  Join Craig and Gabriela as they dive into topics including conscious pornography, the creation of the Himeros platform, joyful sex and more!  

Join Craig Cullinane and Gabriela Love for an amazing conversation with Dr. Roger Kuhn.  Roger (He/Him) is a Poarch Creek Two-Spirit Indigiqueer soma-cultural sex therapist and sexuality educator. He earned a doctorate degree in Human Sexuality with a Concentration in Clinical Practice from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Roger’s work explores the concepts of decolonizing and unsettling sexuality and focuses on the way culture impacts and informs our bodily experiences.

In this electric episode, we explore decolonizing Eros, how shame is a tool of oppression, and Roger's amazing life journey towards liberation. To learn more about Dr. Kuhn's work, visit

https://www.rogerjkuhn.com

Join hosts Craig Cullinane and Gabriela Love as they welcome their guest Harry Faddis to the Erotic Liberation Podcast.  Harry Faddis is a former facilitator for the Body Electric School who co-created life-changing workshops including Power, Surrender, & Intimacy (PSI) and In The Garden of Life.  He is also the creator of the 3-Minute Game that is used widely now with the School of Consent.  We speak with Harry about Eros and God, the nature of surrender and intimacy, Harry's upbringing, and the development of the 3 Minute Game. Join us!

In the early 90s, Isa Van Shaik was asked to become the first female teacher for the Body Electric School.  In this episode we explore her fascinating journey to connecting with Body Electric and the early years of the development of the women's and all genders Body Electric workshops.  Isa lives in the Netherlands and is a practitioner of biodynamic craniosacral therapy.  You can find out more about her work at www.theamazingbody.nl.    

Learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Join us as we welcome Body Electric facilitator Elisa Lee to the Erotic Liberation Podcast.  Elisa  is a nature-based rite of passage guide, facilitating ceremonies for girls and adults. Elisa leads wilderness vigils (aka vision quests), inviting deep conversation and relationships with the more-than-humans, and also community grief rituals.  In this episode, we dive into the connection between Eros and grief and more.  You can learn more about Elisa's work at https://fireandflowergirls.org.

Join The Erotic Liberation Podcast as we welcome Daka Ziji, a Sacred Intimate, erotic healer, and facilitator of Men in Touch in Vancouver, BC. In this episode we explore elements of Sacred Intimacy, how Ziji came to the work and how his cultural background has informed his practice.  We explore pleasure and healing and the power of touch.  

You can find out more about Ziji at https://www.gaymassagevancouver.com.

Join hosts Craig Cullinane and Gabriela Love as they welcome author and educator Betty Martin to the Erotic Liberation Podcast.

Dr. Betty Martin is the founder of the School of Consent and author of the book The Art of Giving and Receiving.  In this illuminating episode, we explore how the wheel of consent was developed, the process of the writing of her book, and more!  

You can learn more about her work at www.bettymartin.org. 

Join Body Electric's Erotic Liberation Podcast this month with guest Shai Saliba.  

Shai (They/Them) is a femme flavoured, Non Binary and Transgender facilitator of movement and breathwork. They manifest as a Sacred Intimate and pleasure activist and is a part of the Emerging Faculty at Body Electric and very passionate about the work the School brings into the world. Shai experiences healing through integrating ALL their parts and by the dismantling of oppressive systems that condition ALL of us.  

In this juicy episode, hosts Craig Cullinane and Gabriela Love talk with Shai about their journey in Body Electric as a trans person, gender pleasure, and the opportunities for liberation through erotic work.