Join us for an intimate conversation with Lavinia, an architect who's turning into a sexuality and conscious kink facilitator, as we explore the transformative journey from trauma to empowerment.

In this episode, we dive into our shared experience of childhood sexual abuse and how it has shaped our paths towards healing and personal growth.

Lavinia opens up about her personal story of reclaiming her power after being abused at age 12. We discuss the confusion, shame, and isolation that followed, and how group healing experiences have been transformative in her recovery process. As we explore our parallel journeys, we reflect on the power of finding connection through shared wounds and the importance of breaking the silence surrounding childhood trauma.

We discuss:

- The surprising connection between chronic migraines and emotional suppression

- How conscious kink practices have become a tool for processing anger and expanding capacity for pleasure

- The power of finding your voice to say "no" in recreated scenarios

- The realization that our bodies are actually strong and capable of defending themselves

Lavinia shares a powerful moment from a Sacred Desire Playground where she finally found her voice, describing it as "a huge burden lifted off my shoulders." We also touch on her journey with chronic pain and how impact play has surprisingly increased her ability to manage physical discomfort.

This conversation gets real about the messiness of healing, the power of group support, and how embracing our darkness can lead to unexpected liberation.

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To connect with Lavinia and learn more about her work:

Website: scarsandroses.com

Instagram: @scars.and.roses

Facebook: Scars and Roses

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For info on the Liberation Journey program mentioned:

https://www.intimate-breath.com/theliberationjourneybelgium

Instagram/Facebook: @intimatebreath

📢 We’d Love to Hear from You! If this episode touches or inspires you, please consider sharing it with others or writing us. Your support not only helps spread the word but also encourages us to keep creating content that matters.

In this episode, I'm joined by Hans, a coach and facilitator from Belgium, who specializes in organizational and leadership coaching, as well as personal development through breathwork and bodywork. Hans shares his personal journey of seeking to experience sensuality not just in intimate settings, but as a vibrant part of his everyday life. He discusses how this quest has led him to explore and integrate various "ingredients" into his life, which have transformed his approach to living sensually.

He shares his insights on:

- The power of expressing desires and being received without judgment

- Overcoming manipulation tactics and taking responsibility for one's needs

- The link between his episodes of depression and his relationship to desires

- The profound impact of group healing experiences

Hans opens up about his struggle with getting the feedback that others feel intimidated by him and how this affected his relationships. We discuss the vicious cycle of defensive strategies and the realization of breaking free from them.

Join us as Hans reflects on his experiences assisting and participating in the Liberation Journey, sharing insights on how these engagements have helped him redefine his understanding of sensuality and personal freedom. This episode is a deep dive into the subtle, yet powerful shifts that occur when we bring conscious awareness to our everyday interactions and the way we perceive our desires.

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To connect with Hans and learn more about his work:

Website: https://www.hanshoegaerts.be/

or https://www.padma.be/

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For info on the Liberation Journey program mentioned:

https://www.intimate-breath.com/theliberationjourneybelgium

Instagram/Facebook: @intimatebreath

Here is the episode referred to in the episode with Andy Buru about power dynamics and rejection.

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📢 We’d Love to Hear from You! If this episode touches or inspires you, please consider sharing it with others. Your support not only helps spread the word but also encourages us to keep creating content that matters.

In this episode, we're welcomed into Dana's intimate journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration. With courage and honesty, Dana opens up about his journey towards a new understanding of his arousal through masturbation practices.

We also delve into his experiences of profound spiritual connection through orgasm, and how a roleplay practice offered fresh perspectives.

Listen to Dana's story as he navigates through intimacy, self-connection, and the impact of these explorations on his overall life.

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To learn more about my work, visit www.intimate-breath.com.

Or on instagram or facebook: @intimatebreath

In this episode of Intimate Breath Podcast, we're joined by special guest Panthera, a professional lover who shares her unique perspective as an escort. We first met at a course in Berlin and ever since I followed her honest and inspiring content online.

Our conversation delves into:

• Panthera's journey into sex work and her motivations
• The reasons people seek sex workers' services
• The intersection of escorting, sexual healing, and therapeutic touch
• Panthera's views on sexuality and advice for overcoming shame
• The impact of her job on her dating life and maintaining healthy boundaries
• The reality of sexual chemistry with clients
• Panthera's thoughts on sex magick rituals and the future of sex work

Join us for this open and authentic discussion on human sexuality and connection.

Read more about Panthera on instagram: @Kittykat_berlin

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To learn more about my work, visit www.intimate-breath.com.

Or on instagram or facebook: @intimatebreath

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Disclaimer:

This episode contains open conversations about sexuality, fantasy, and conscious sex work. It is intended as an educational and awareness-raising dialogue. This podcast is not a platform for the promotion of sexual services, nor are any such services being offered or facilitated here.

Linda Örtengren is a colleague of mine in the field of sexual development for more than a decade now. The last 5 years for her have been mostly dedicated to working with men around issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, pain, aches, fear and shame... to name a few. I have always enjoyed the straightforward, fully accepting and natural way she talks and writes about sexuality and genitals.

Here she is to share with us about:

• Bodywork on male genitals and the effects
• Cock stretching: can he become longer/thicker?
• Peyronie's disease: the bended penis
• How to deal with performance anxiety
• What kind of orgasms are there possible for people with a penis?
• Tips and tricks for expanding your pleasure range
• How to deal with shame or feeling wrong

To find more about Linda's amazing work:
Insta, Youtube: @naknacoachen
https://tantraakademin.se/

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To find more about Lore's work:
https://www.intimate-breath.com/
Fb, Insta: @intimatebreath

Diving into the topic of Unschooling has taught and inspired me lots when it comes to (un)learning, being human and creating the life we truly want. This is the second part of my talk with Pam Laricchia and Anna Brown who bring their expertise on unschooling, focused on the topic of relationships and sexuality. I am beyond excited to share with you this conversation about:

• How can we relate without rules?
• How can we support our children but also ourselves to listen to our body?
• Natural embodied consent awareness.
• The power of knowing AND feeling that we have a choice, at any moment.
• Creating a culture where it feels safe to make mistakes and safe to quit if something doesn't feel good.

If you haven't listened to the first part, find it here. 

Here's the link to the talk Pam mentioned, The Value of Relationships for Learning: https://livingjoyfully.ca/eu148-transcript/

Here's where people can find Pam and Anna's new podcast, The Living Joyfully Podcast, in their fave player: https://pod.link/livingjoyfully
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingjoyfullypodcast/

And here's their website, where, if they're curious, they can pick up my free book, What is Unschooling?: https://livingjoyfully.ca/

To find more about Lore's work:
https://www.intimate-breath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/IntimateBreath
https://www.instagram.com/intimatebreath/

Diving into the topic of Unschooling has taught and inspired me lots when it comes to (un)learning, being human and creating the life we truly want. In today's episode Pam Laricchia and Anna Brown are guest to bring their expertise on unschooling, focused on the topic of relationships and sexuality. I am beyond excited to share with you this conversation about:

• What unschooling is and the link to intimacy and sexuality.
• Parenting as a journey to better self-care.
• Questioning rules and social conditioning to live how we want to live.
• The power of feeling free to make our own choices.
• Moving from controlling relationships based on power dynamic to consensual and intimate relationships.
• Why we prioritize relationships and how that can look like.

This is the first part of two, the second will be released in some weeks time.

Here's the link to the talk Pam mentioned, The Value of Relationships for Learning: https://livingjoyfully.ca/eu148-transcript/

Here's where people can find Pam and Anna's new podcast, The Living Joyfully Podcast, in their fave player: https://pod.link/livingjoyfully
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingjoyfullypodcast/

And here's their website, where, if they're curious, they can pick up my free book, What is Unschooling?: https://livingjoyfully.ca/

To find more about Lore's work:
https://www.intimate-breath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/IntimateBreath
https://www.instagram.com/intimatebreath/

Li Tadaa call themselves a lust coach and they're a great inspiration of mine. They combine tantra, kink and dance in their own unique way and are an expert in bridging different worlds and cultures. They are known for their queer- and cis-friendly spaces and have lots of wisdom to share on the topic!
One other reason I enjoyed talking with Li is a kinship in our relating style and sexual orientation. In this episode they'll be talking about polyamory and what it means for them, as well as bring some valuable perspectives through attachment theory.

Find them on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lustcoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lustcoach
the web: https://www.litadaa.com/

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"How did you start doing the job you do?"
Thanks to you asking me this question often lately, this episode is laying out the key events in my life that shaped me to where I am now. 

Like every mother has a birth story, all of us have a story about growing as a sexual being. Explaining to you what got me to become a holistic intimacy and sexuality coach is pretty much the same as telling you this personal tale. By listening you'll get to know how I started my journey full of eagerness and curiosity but also with patterns of pleasing, non-consensual happenings, genital health challenges and experiences of painful intercourse. You hear about some turning points that made me look for alternative ways to navigate my intimate life. You'll get to know more about the ways I found or created the kind of safety I needed to heal. How did I find the kind of intimacy and ways of relating that fulfilled me in a much deeper way, uniquely to what I need and long for?

This is also to you who's my client and who feels like I know your whole life story while you barely know mine!

If this was of any value to you, share it with your friends and leave a comment. Find more free, inspiring content: www.intimate-breath.com or reach out if you are curious to work with me.

You can also read this on my blog.
We don't learn about masturbation. We don't learn about our anatomy (like, for real, there are so many misconceptions about our genitals). We don't learn about having difficult conversations or setting personal boundaries. We don't learn what an orgasm is. In our curriculum, LGBTQA+ was highly unmentioned.
And how the freak is it possible we don't learn how to read the signs of our fertility?

Some are angry.
Some are confused.
Maybe you feel unsatisfied.
Many wondered and didn't know who to ask to.

Any time I study more about the erotic body or receive a question from a client that starts with "Is it normal that..." and continues with something that is completely normal (like always), my heart breaks a bit.
The consequences of having a topic like sexuality be taboo is massive for our self-image, our sexual well-being and thus our overall health. Let's start talking about what is important!

In this episode my sister and I talk about our experience of growing up as young girls. It's a story that many can relate to and a conversation we hope you start opening more with those around you.

Get in touch if you are interested in working with me: www.intimate-breath.com

Ps. If there is one thing for sure, it is that I am way better in talking pleasure than setting up a recording studio! With humor and some sincere sadness I can tell you I took a microphone and not-so-light-weighted soundcard with me on my travel to Belgium, only to realize afterwards I by accident used the computer microphone anyways. I hope you find some joy in listening to our talk nevertheless!
You can read the transcript here.

Arousal, sexual pleasure and orgasms, can they also be present in situations that are usually not considered as sexual?
In this episode I’m sharing a personal story about a powerful orgasmic experience I’ve had now multiple times more since this recording happened. Olivia is with me and guides the conversation with her curiosity.

You’ll hear more about how pleasure and creation are linked in two directions. Through the body, through touch and through our sexual pleasure we can access flow, effortless creation and expression. From there we can feel inspired and take action.
The other way around is also possible: the (biologically crucial and ) purposeful act of creating a baby is meant to be pleasurable. Any other creation that feels purposeful and comes from a deep care can also be orgasmic.

Can this positive feedback loop of bodily pleasure in our work support us to create more and more effortlessly?
Other subjects we dive into:

• Allowing ourselves to feel turned-on whenever
• A new perspective on orgasms and how they can feel like
• Looking at creation in cycles
• Our mind as a fully integrated part of our being

Are you open to being surprised of what’s possible?

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"How can masturbation be more than a meaningless little kick?"
My friend asked me the other day why I promote self-pleasuring. Can a regular practice have a long-term positive impact on your life? Yes!

In this episode you'll hear my intimate sharing and learn about self-pleasure as a tool to more flow, more healing and more creativity. Open your mind and let's redefine what self-pleasure is, as well as look at the expansive places it can lead us to.

Is this of any value to you?

Share with your friends, leave a comment, spread the message!

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In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with Samuel Svärd, a breathwork facilitator whose approach deeply resonates with me and enriched my own practice. Samuel has been guiding people through transformative breathwork sessions since 2020, and together we speak into the often overlooked power of breath.

Listen as we explore the intimate link between breath, pleasure, and orgasms. We share personal insights and experiences on how integrating breathwork into intimate moments can awaken the body and lead to profound states of being. The breath, a simple yet potent tool, often surprises those who are new to its effects, and we discuss why it deserves more attention in our daily and erotic lives.

🎙️ Special Feature: Don't miss the end of the episode, where Samuel leads us through an introductory breathwork session, giving you a firsthand shorter experience of what breathwork can be like. This guided session is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their sensory experiences and dive deeper into what their body can feel.

🔗 Stay Connected: Follow Samuel on Instagram: @samsvard to keep up with his journey and upcoming sessions.

📢 We’d Love to Hear from You! If this episode touches or inspires you, please consider sharing it with others. Your support not only helps spread the word but also encourages us to keep creating content that matters.

You can also follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at Intimate Breath or on Instagram and Facebook: @intimatebreath.

Simple and sexy. These keys are not only helpful in the bedroom, they are ingredients for a blissful life!

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One of many taboos still present in our society: abortion.

Here, Lisa shares her intimate story from finding out she is pregnant to losing the foetus in the toilet. In her own disarming and endearing way she explains to us the process of a medical abortion and how it felt for her both physically and emotionally.

Open your legs for the gynecologist. Do you know your rights when you visit a medical professional? Did you ever receive the loving reminder that you can help your gyno in how to treat you? Your body is yours and penetration is always on your terms.
This is important. This matters.

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Ready to be completely mesmerized by human nature's wonders?!
Disa Mineur is a holistic reproductive health practitioner and calls herself a modern witch. In this interview she passionately shares with us her message to the world. Disa is a powerwoman with profound knowledge about hormonal health and fertility, blending the science and sacred work together. 

This episode is a foreplay of the upcoming Menstrual Magic Online Course. ✔ Flow with your cycle to access your brilliance ✔ Get to know your ultimate life guide ✔ Start your journey of genius creativity ✔ Enter the realms of blissful bleeding.
Registration is open until May 28th!

Or find out more about Disa's work: Wahini.se or Womencycles.com

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In this episode I answer three questions for you that I have recently received.
How did I awaken and sensitize my vagina and how can you? I share with you my personal story and give concrete tips for you to get started on the journey of de-numbing or de-armoring your beloved pussy.
Can you experience pleasure in every moment? We talk about the inherent neutral nature of any sensation that can be experienced in the body. A curious mindset can be the magical trick to receive the next moment in a completely different light.
How can there be pleasure in menstruating? What is 'blissful bleeding'? 

Is this of any value to you?
Share with your friends, leave a comment, spread the message! 

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Jane Bennett is author of several books like 'The Pill, Are You Sure  It's For You?', 'About Bloody Time' and 'A Blessing Not A Curse'. With  the Chalice Foundation she plays an important role in creating a  positive menstrual  culture, bringing awareness and information  about  fertility and the female body wherever that is needed.
In this interview you'll learn more about: 
- the first step you can take when suffering from PMS or PMDD;
- how to navigate irregular cycles;
- cycle tracking in peri-menopause;
- the considerations in taking hormonal birth control (from a young  age);
- fertility awareness as a natural birth control tool as well as a  personal development tool;
- what if you're scared to get off the pill;
- how might a world look like where the cycle is fully integrated?  
Got curious for more?
Join the FREE mini-course 'Cyclical Living':
✔ Get to know your ultimate life guide ✔ Learn about the inner seasons ✔ Gain deeper insight in the creative process ✔ Start tracking your cycle  https://courses.intimate-breath.com/courses/mini-course-cyclical-living   
Or check out the next upcoming 7-week deep-dive: Menstrual Magic
https://courses.intimate-breath.com/courses/menstrual-magic  
Find out more about Jane's work:
https://www.fertility.com.au/ (natural fertility management with Francesca Naish, for optimum conception or contraception) https://celebrationdayforgirls.com/ (for young girls and their mother or carer)
https://chalicefoundation.org/ (non-profit for Celebration Day For Girls with lots of free content for you to explore)  
If this was valuable in any way, share with friends!  
You don't have to do it alone. https://www.intimate-breath.com/

Do you prefer watching our interview? You can find the video here.

In this episode Kelsey Filip and I share our passion about a lifestyle where pleasure is fully accepted, embraced and encouraged. Many of us don't feel completely safe to open up to all sensations and feelings life can bring us. To allow ourselves to really feel. We talk about sexuality as something way beyond orgasms in the bedroom! What turns you on in life? Can you receive the pleasure in every moment? Here and now? Get useful tips to move from struggle or numbness to that few percentage of more joy, comfort or connection!

Is giving oral sex for you something enjoyable, bearable or in times rather disgusting? In this episode Kelsey and I tell our personal stories in giving oral sex. We share how it is possible to move from only pleasing or giving for the pleasure of a partner, to feeling the authentic impulses from within to pleasure (with) the tongue, the mouth and the throat. We can open up to new layers of surrender and trust, release stored tension through sex and open up our bodies, also in this tasty place!

Prefer reading? Find the transcript here.

There is absolutely nothing more to say other then: just have a listen.

Imagine schools where the cognitive learning is one important aspect next to many others, like relating, handling strong emotions, authentic communication and listening to the body. We could argue that this is not the job of a school and still, there could be a lot more consideration and room for integrated embodiment, emotional wellbeing and relating skills in children's learning journey.

As adults, we all have a little child in us. The one that just sometimes needs to be held, that suddenly gets stubbornly angry, the one that wants to run away when something gets scary. Most of us didn't learn how to acknowledge and be with our own little child. 

In this episode I talk with Nikki Verloy from Onderwijs Anders (https://www.onderwijsanders.be/ ,in Dutch) about emotional maturity with children, in the classroom and in adult relationships.
To learn more about the Dutch webinar on January 20th: https://www.onderwijsanders.be/event-details/wegwijs-in-emoties-in-de-klas

In the blogpost 'You Use Self-Pleasure For Everything?!' I discuss how (self-)pleasure can be a source of inspiration, creativity and renewed energy, but also a tool for emotional release and coming closer to yourself and your body. It got a lot of responses full of curiosity and readers opened up to share their personal story. A lot of men wondered, sometimes questioned, whether the same applies to male sexuality. 

In this episode I interview Fredrik Swahn, a musician and tantra teacher. Above all, a man who has been immensily eager to explore himself throughout his life and isn't afraid to speak in the open about his personal experiences. Join us in this talk about the sexual experience of a man.

More about Fredrik's work: www.comealittlecloser.se and www.fredrikswahn.se 

In this enlightening episode, join me as I chat with Tricia, the Safe Slut, also known as Cassie Black in her role as an adult artist, who champions sex positivity through her diverse work ranging from sex education to creating content for OnlyFans and participating in both mainstream and artistic adult films.

Our conversation dives into the deeply personal and universally relevant topic of living with genital herpes—a condition we both share—and how it influences our lives and dating experiences. Tricia shares her insightful and empowering perspective on why conversations about safer sex aren't just necessary; they're downright sexy.

We tackle the common excuses people use to avoid sexual health responsibilities, explore the difference between being oversexualized versus celebrating our sexuality, and discuss the realities of working in the porn industry while still conveying a message of self-empowerment.

One of the most powerful takeaways from our discussion was her affirming statement: "I have herpes and I am hot," a testament to embracing and owning one's sexuality despite societal stigma.

Don't miss this candid, vulnerable, and educational episode that challenges perceptions and invites a more open dialogue about sex, health, and self-acceptance.

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(Note: The following link leads to a site that includes adult content. Please proceed only if you are over the age of 18.)

To find more about Tricia's work: https://linktr.ee/Safe.slut

Find Tricia on social media @safeslut.

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The Liberation Journey is starting in August, with its pillars being three in-person weekends. Access more inner freedom, feel more grounded in your erotic essence and discover the deeper gift of conscious relating.

Read more: https://www.intimate-breath.com/theliberationjourney

Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @intimatebreath

Yes, your pussy can be wild, powerful and strong. What's also similar between a wild cat and your genitals is that once they had a negative experience, it takes time to build the trust again. It takes time to (re)build a proper and pleasurable relationship. In this episode, Kelsey Filip and I are discussing how to move from numbness or pain to trust and pleasure in your vagina! 

Join the Juicy Yoni Weekend in Sweden, April 9 - 10th!

In this captivating episode, we chat with Yves Bonroy, who has had an unusual journey in the world of tantra, from working as a tantric gigolo to becoming a respected sex therapist. Yves talks about how he used to create a safe and welcoming environment in his earlier role, and how these practices have shaped his current work in integral pelvic therapy and as a sex therapist for both couples and individuals.

Our discussion with Yves explores the meaning of sex, not only in personal life but as a key part of his professional beliefs. He discusses how his previous experiences have deepened his understanding and methods in therapy, mixing personal stories with professional insights.

Join us as Yves shares the significance of his work and the life-changing power of accepting our sexuality.

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To find more about Yves' work: https://yvesbonroy.com/

And the podcast he and his partner are so beautifully offering (in Dutch): https://open.spotify.com/show/4oqAZTTKcno4f97BZlyeG5

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To learn more about my work, visit https://www.intimate-breath.com/

Or on instagram or facebook: @intimatebreath

In this playful episode, I sit down with Reid Mihalko, a sex and relationship coach. As we flirt and giggle our way through some deeply enriching discussions, we touch on the pressing need for ingrained consent, especially for those in privileged positions. Reid offers a fresh perspective on how society grapples with mistakes, referring to his own past restorative justice process.

Ever heard of "dating your species"? It's Reid's teaching about recognizing who you truly are in the vast spectrum of relationships and connecting with those who genuinely match you in it. Whether you're an adventurous monogamist dreaming of sailing escapades or a queer individual embracing promiscuity, Reid emphasizes the importance of clarity in choosing partners.

We dive deep into the world of open relating and the art of ethical sluttiness, exploring how to leave every encounter, be it a person or place, better than you found it. Reid's sex-positive narratives might just catch you off-guard, you are warned!

Join us for this rollercoaster of an episode – it's flirty, vulnerable, educational, and sure to make you rethink some relationship tenets. If there's one thing I hope for, it's that you'll find as much value in listening as we did in sharing our crush-laden conversation.

Links of Reid that were mentioned in the episode:

• More on his accountability process: https://reidaboutsex.com/informing-you-about-my-accountability-process/
• To find out about the 'Date your species' workshop: https://reidaboutsex.com/category/date-your-species/

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To learn more about my work, visit https://www.intimate-breath.com/

Or on instagram or facebook: @intimatebreath

Join us in a conversation with Louise Mazanti, PhD, Pg. Dip, a seasoned psychotherapist, as we delve into the intricate tapestry of human intimacy, connection and the deeper existential questions that bind us.

In this episode, we shed light on the complexities of parent-child dynamics, exploring what it truly means to evolve and mature through life's various phases.

Ever wondered about the underpinnings of low libido in relationships, or how to tread the waters when a sexual partner is undergoing a profound transformation? Louise lends her insights, grounding our discussion in real-life scenarios.

Together, we unpack the essence of being 'sexually empowered' and what it truly means in today's context. Tune in for an enlightening dialogue that is both personal and universally relevant.

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To find out more about Louise Mazanti: https://www.louisemazanti.com/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/louisemazanti/

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To learn more about my work, visit www.intimate-breath.com.

Or on instagram or facebook: @intimatebreath

Here is Andy Buru, an artist as well as bodyworker and facilitator well-versed in the rich themes of power dynamics, surrender, and desires.

Ever pondered the underlying currents of power that influence your personal relationships? Andy speaks into the subtle polarities at play and how to steer them in a healthy direction. We ponder what it means to be inherently human, especially when it comes to the dynamics of power and the inherent longing either to surrender or to submit.

Tune in for a journey of self-discovery and gain a fresh perspective on human nature and connections.

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To find more about Andy Buru: https://andyburu.se/

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To learn more about my work, visit www.intimate-breath.com.

Or on instagram or facebook: @intimatebreath

In this deeply personal episode, Saskia speaks into her journey from discomfort and pain to self-connection, to doing it her way and to doing things in her pace.

The tantric workshops and gatherings initially drew her in, with their potential for liberation and ecstasy. However, Saskia found herself overriding her own body, lost in an intensity that felt far away from true pleasure for her.

As a very sensitive woman, she started listening more to the subtle whispers of her body and found great treasures. She describes to us how sex has always been painful and how her relationship to her own erotic body has shifted.

Listen to this heartfelt conversation where vulnerability meets wisdom, and where Saskia's story beckons us to explore our own paths to pleasure, on our terms, at our pace. If this was of any value to you, share it with your friends and leave a comment. Find more free and inspiring content: www.intimate-breath.com or reach out if you are curious to work with me.

Join Lisa and me as we chat about our adventures in the Desire Playgrounds! It's a place where we've laughed, learned, and played with what we truly want in life. We'll share our personal stories, the ups and downs, and how these playgrounds have helped us heal, grow, and dream bigger.

If this was of any value to you, share it with your friends and leave a comment. Find more free, inspiring content: www.intimate-breath.com or reach out if you are curious to work with me.

You keep showing up. You want to connect. But somehow, it keeps happening: you’re the one left out.

Not chosen. Not seen. Not touched.

Again.

In this solo episode, I dive into one of the hardest patterns I witness in group spaces — and know personally: the rejection loop. A painful cycle that has nothing to do with how attractive, interesting, or "good" you are — and everything to do with what your body has learned to expect.

If you've ever told yourself _“maybe I’m just not lovable”_ — or shaped your whole way of being around _trying not to be rejected_ — this one's for you.

We'll talk about:

- What rejection has to do with shame and survival fear

- How trauma, attachment, and the nervous system silently broadcast your past

- The many sneaky ways the rejection loop expresses itself (you’ll likely recognize yourself)

- And: what to do if you’re tired of trying to be “enough” just to be included

I’m sharing this not just as someone who’s studied this for years — but as someone who’s lived it. There’s a way through. And it doesn’t start with fixing your appearance, your energy, or your social skills.

It starts with no longer believing that being rejected means there’s something wrong with you.

Listen in. Let's befriend it. Let’s untangle the loop — together.

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🔗 Stay Connected: You can follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at www.intimate-breath.com or on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠: @intimatebreath.

📢 We’d Love to Hear from You! If this episode touches or inspires you, please consider sharing it with others. Your support not only helps spread the word but also encourages us to keep creating content that matters.

Turns out, casual sex isn’t always that casual… and what triggers us might just teach us how to love better.

In this lively and layered conversation, Reid Mihalko and I explore some of the more uncomfortable (and wildly insightful) corners of relating. We talk about casual sex, deep care, and the surprising wisdom in the complaints our lovers throw our way.

Reid offers real-life tools and playful insights on how to navigate complexity in relationships — not for the sake of drama, but for the sake of depth, growth, and leaving the campsite better than you found it.

We also dive into:

• What makes casual sex not so casual

• How to learn from how people react to you

• Why being "too much" might actually be your magic

• What to do when things get complicated (and they always do)

Bring your curiosity, your complexity, and your honesty.

Links of Reid that were mentioned in the episode:

• More on his accountability process: ⁠https://reidaboutsex.com/informing-you-about-my-accountability-process/⁠
• To find out about the 'Casual Sex Protocol': https://courses.reidaboutsex.com/what-are-the-casual-sex-protocols

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Thanks for listening,Lore

In this episode of Intimate Breath, I welcome my sister back for a real conversation about the intriguing world of play parties and intimacy. After our first recording together, we reunite to explore the nuances of these adult spaces—where connection, consent, and vulnerability take center stage.

With my sister offering an outsider’s perspective, we unpack common misconceptions about play parties and contrast them with more traditional ideas of intimacy and sxxuality. From the power of intention to the importance of safety and clear communication, we dive into what it really means to consciously explore intimacy in a group setting.

We talk about the role of the nervous system in these experiences—why slowing down is essential and how safety can open the door to real connection. I share parts of my personal journey and how these intentional spaces have supported healing, helping people track their emotional responses and reshape their intimate narratives.

We also explore common fears and assumptions for newcomers, and share practical insights for anyone curious about stepping into this world.

Whether you’re play-party-curious or just seeking a deeper understanding of your own desires, this episode invites you into reflection, curiosity, and connection.

🎧 Highlights
2:15 — Reflections on our first podcast experience

5:45 — Play parties vs. org/es: what’s the difference?

10:30 — Safety, intention & the role of the nervous system

20:00 — My personal healing through play

25:10 — Fears, assumptions & tips for newcomers

30:45 — Practical Tips for Newcomers

🔗 Stay ConnectedFind upcoming workshops and offerings at intimate-breath.com
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What do sex and death have in common? According to David Cates, quite a lot. In this episode, we dive into the deep end—exploring how slowing down changes everything, from intimacy to the tender process of dying. David, a lifelong seeker and teacher of embodiment, shares his thoughts on what it means to truly let go.

David Cates is known for his pioneering work in intimacy, embodied connection, and somatic practices like Belly2Belly. With decades of experience, he’s been a guide for many seeking deeper presence, richer relationships, and a more grounded approach to love and sexuality. Now in his 70s, he embraces his role as an elder, reflecting on the cycles of life, the wisdom of slowing down, and the opportunities for growth in our most vulnerable moments.

In this conversation we explore the raw parallels between orgasm and death, the liberation of dropping masks, and the surprising gifts that loss can bring. David also shares how his curiosity about the dying process has shaped his perspective on living fully and loving deeply.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself, others, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. Whether you're drawn to topics of intimacy, mortality, or the quiet magic of slowing down, this conversation might leave you touched, inspired, and curious.

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🔗 Stay Connected: You can follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at https://www.intimate-breath.com or on Instagram or Facebook: @intimatebreath.

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This time, I’m sitting down with Veronica and Ernesto, a vibrant couple who bring their rich, tangled personal story to the table. Hailing from Mexico, they share what it’s been like to carve out a life in Sweden—grappling with stark cultural differences, building lasting friendships, and finding connection in a new land, even when it’s felt shaky.

With over 20 years since they started dating and 15 years of marriage behind them, they open up about a recent twist: choosing to explore an open relationship. In a grounded, real, and sometimes playful way, they unpack the ups and downs of shifting roles—stepping into the space of a ‘third’ rather than the ‘only,’ and noticing how familiar patterns still creep in, even beyond just the two of them.

What makes their perspective so compelling? They’ve been part of my Liberation Journey, joining me in spaces like the Desire Playground, where vulnerability and depth have shown them they’re not alone in their messy experiences. Ernesto reflects on how witnessing others bring their desires forward has hit him hard, while Veronica pinpoints what set this path apart: the intentional, co-created culture we built over six months as a group.

They offer a raw, insightful look at love, identity, and belonging—across borders and within relationships, flaws and all.

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For info on the Liberation Journey program mentioned:

https://www.intimate-breath.com/theliberationjourneybelgium

Instagram/Facebook: @intimatebreath

https://www.intimate-breath.com/

📷 Janie Petersen

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What happens when you step into a group not knowing what to expect — and end up feeling more seen than you have in years?

In this episode, I’m joined by Lin and Annabelle — two women who joined The Liberation Journey, and found unexpected depth, truth, and intimacy.

We talk about:

- the power of slowing down

- how connection builds through presence, not pressure

- what safety really means in a group setting

- and why this kind of space brings out something real that’s hard to find elsewhere.

This one is soft, surprising, and full of the kind of honesty that doesn't shout, but hums quietly through the body.

If you’ve ever longed to feel more yourself around others — have a listen.

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🔗 Stay Connected: You can follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at ⁠www.intimate-breath.com⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠: @intimatebreath.

The next Liberation Journey is starting January 2026 in Sweden, Dalarna.

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What if safety isn’t about being alone in nature, but about feeling yourself even among others?

In this episode, Justyna shares her experience of The Liberation Journey — finding a deep sense of joy, pleasure, and ease while surrounded by people.

We talk about what it means to:

• stay connected to yourself while in a group

• feel your impact and importance among others

• experience safety and pleasure through subtle touch and shared aliveness

• and bring that awareness into everyday life — not just the workshop space.

Justyna’s story is full of tender courage, rebellion, and intuitive truth.

She speaks about following her body’s yes, trusting her intuition over logic, and experimenting with honesty and intimacy — both inside and outside the workshop field.

If you’ve ever longed to feel more yourself in connection, this one will touch you deeply.

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Stay Connected: You can follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at ⁠www.intimate-breath.com⁠ or on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: @intimatebreath.

The next Liberation Journey is starting January 2026 in Sweden, Dalarna.

We’d Love to Hear from You! If this episode touches or inspires you, please consider sharing it with others or writing us. Your support not only helps spread the word but also encourages us to keep creating content that matters.

Kris said he wasn’t even in chapter one yet — still writing the prologue. He hadn’t had a sexual relationship before joining the Liberation Journey. Intimacy felt scary. But something in him still said yes.

This conversation is about what that opened in him — and what it didn’t. It’s not about “finally arriving” or having it all figured out. It’s about the quiet, ongoing work of letting yourself want more, even when it feels too late or too far away.

We speak about fear, loneliness, longing, and what happens when you dare to be seen just a little bit more than before. About the tension between protecting yourself and saying Yes to life.

At its core, this is an episode about readiness — and how sometimes, you’re never truly ready, but you show up anyway.

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🔗 Stay Connected: You can follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at www.intimate-breath.com⁠ or on ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: @intimatebreath.

The next Liberation Journey is starting January 2026 in Sweden, Dalarna.

📢 We’d Love to Hear from You! If this episode touches or inspires you, please consider sharing it with others or writing us. Your support not only helps spread the word but also encourages us to keep creating content that matters.

In a world addicted to sides, speed, and certainty, what happens when we slow down and get intimate with the discomfort instead?

In this episode, I explore how we-versus-them dynamics — from COVID debates to political leaders, from war to gender and identity — mirror the same parts of ourselves we often reject. With a trauma-informed, body-led lens, I invite you to move beyond dehumanization and into deeper presence, where complexity and curiosity can coexist.

This isn’t about agreeing. It’s about staying human.

It’s about feeling your feet on the ground when the world feels divided.

It’s about relating — even when it’s hard.

If you’ve ever longed for a culture that chooses connection over polarization, and presence over performance — this one’s for you.

Inside this episode:

- How we internalize ‘us vs. them’ thinking — and how to interrupt it

- Why nervous system awareness matters in political and relational conflict

- What embodiment has to do with culture change

- How to hold nuance without collapsing into silence or blame

- A call to stay relational — even in disagreement

Let this episode be a breath. A reckoning. A return.

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🔗 Stay Connected: You can follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at www.intimate-breath.com or on Instagram⁠ and Facebook⁠: @intimatebreath.

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What if healing could be playful?

What if we stopped whispering about sexuality and started talking — honestly — about power, pleasure, and shame?

In this episode, I sit down with Minne Marlo — coach, educator, and founder of 'MeerDanSeks' — for a deep and disarming conversation about conscious sex work, power dynamics, and how we meet our most intimate edges with care.

This is a conversation full of nuance and depth, where we explore the world of intentional play: where taboo can become a doorway to healing, and where fantasy isn’t just entertainment, but often a reflection of something real, tender, or long-hidden.

This episode isn’t here to promote anything — it’s here to challenge your assumptions and open a few doors.

To perspectives, to permission, and to the idea that intimacy and care can be part of real, structured support.

Note: This podcast is for discussion and reflection purposes only. It does not promote or sell services.

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🔗 To connect with Minne:

Website: meerdanseks.be

Instagram: @meerdanseks

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🔗 Stay Connected: You can follow my journey and explore more about intimacy and sexuality at ⁠www.intimate-breath.com⁠ or on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: @intimatebreath.

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