In this episode Rashi interviews Natalie who is a former nurse practitioner and educator who left the medical model to go deeper into the nervous system, women’s embodied intelligence and the sacred places science can't reach. Her path is rooted in Kundalini yoga, ritual, and lived devotion refined through years of her own soul’s evolution and the profound transformations of the many women she's mentored. She now guides women into a way of being that nurtures their totality from physical body, energy body and emotional body to their beliefs and soul essence.

Through ‘The Beauty Way,’  her signature offering for women preparing for union, Natalie awakens the numb, disconnected, modern woman from sleepwalking into unapologetic radiance, deep feeling, and radical aliveness. Tune into it at https://thebeautyway.lovable.app/.

Her work is devoted to catalyzing a great feminine awakening where women shatter ancestral chains of fear, guilt and shame and bravely choose to feel again. She believes this return to aliveness creates a cascade of beauty that transforms families, communities, and cultures for generations to come. 

Connect with her work at @thenatalieadele on instagram and ground into your heart with a free rose meditation from her altar at  https://tinyurl.com/groundedrose.

Timestamps:

02:41 The Evolution of Natalie’s Yoga Practice

09:12 Understanding Sadhana and Its Importance

18:29 The Journey of Conscious Relating

25:28 Navigating Relationship Dynamics and Personal Growth

31:42 The Challenge of Staying Present

34:09 The Power of Choosing to Stay

37:20 The Birth of the Beauty Way

41:00 Initiations for Women: The Beauty Way Program

55:30 The Impact of Wholeness on the World

Welcome back to the second episode of Season Three of Illume Podcast, this is the second part of the interview with Sabrina Sundari who is an advanced somatic experiencing practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and medical intuitive passionate about simply living in awareness as a form of trauma healing 'as the ancestors did' to naturally create space for all that wants to be felt, healed and released without intellectually obsessing over the healing journey.

You can book sessions with Sabrina now for somatic + energetic work 1:1 on her website http://sabrinasundari.com. 

Timestamps:

04:44 The Role of Medical Intuition
09:03 Differentiating Trauma from Intuition
12:46 Navigating Intimacy and Trauma
16:16 Accessing Pleasure and Sensation
20:33 The Importance of Humor in Healing
26:54 Finding Humor in Imperfection
28:10 The Role of Coaches and Being Trauma-Informed
30:11 Navigating Spiritual Bypassing
36:19 Setting Boundaries in Relationships
39:30 The Dangers of Over-Spiritualization
41:21 Observations on the Spiritual Community in Costa Rica
47:28 What Lights Us Up: Dance, Music, and Sunlight

Welcome back to the first episode of Season Three of Illume Podcast, I sit down to interview Sabrina Sundari who is an advanced somatic experiencing practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and medical intuitive passionate about simply living in awareness as a form of trauma healing 'as the ancestors did' to naturally create space for all that wants to be felt, healed and released without intellectually obsessing over the healing journey.

You can book sessions with Sabrina now for somatic + energetic work 1:1 on her website http://sabrinasundari.com. 

Timestamps:

01:50 The Journey of Healing

04:13 Understanding the Inner Child

08:27 The Role of Somatic Therapy

15:36 Dysregulation Explained

24:37 Mindfulness and Presence in Healing

35:08 The Cost of Living Intuitively

In this episode I interview Achal who is the founder of Daughters of Kali. She is a force of inspiration for south asian and women of color who are decolonising their hearts, roots and spirituality from the age old westernisation of indigenous and ancient ancestral wisdom of the vedic, yogic and tantric lineages. She is a teacher, coach and space holder for temple spaces for BIPOC women specifically 'brown sisters' ready to reclaim their shakti, "feminine power" and confront fear and shame instilled by a capitalistic culture, patriarchal society and colonial mentality of both those that colonise and those that have been colonised.

To connect with Achal and Daughters of Kali head over to her instagram @daughtersofkali.co and find her current offers Kali Awakening, Return of the Devadasis and 1:1 Ancestral & Energetic Support before she departs for her pilgrimage and on the grounds project in India to make the mission of DoK even bigger and grander than ever. 

Timestamps:

01:49 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Awakening

05:28 The Role of Trauma in Spiritual Awakening

08:33 The Path of Pleasure vs. Pain in Spirituality

11:39 Reclaiming Power and the Role of Kali

14:04 The Birth of Daughters of Kali

18:06 Colonization in Modern Spiritual Spaces

20:01 Navigating Cultural Appropriation and Spirituality

24:05 Healing Shame and Reconnecting with Ancestry

27:39 Offerings and the Vision of Daughters of Kali

37:56 The Transformative Power of Burnout

41:57 Embodying Shakti: The Fire Within

43:12 Love, Devotion, and Divine Union

50:56 The Balance of Shiva and Shakti

57:34 Reclaiming Power and Identity

01:00:20 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

I welcome you back to the second season of Illume podcast, where I go into why I explored alternative relationship structures, shadows of non-monogamy and why love does not need to be a test of what you can endure.

Time Stamps:

1:11 Kundalini Awakening 

4:24 Journey Through Karmic Magnification

7:48 Confusion around Identity 

9:06 Polyamory as a Possibility

12:24 Shadow behind Freedom

16:01 Paradox of Safety and Danger in Awakening

20:09 Reflections on Capital L Love

In this episode I interview John Minks who is a sound therapist with over 17 years of experience in exploring the profound healing powers of sound. His deep understanding of music allows him to create harmonized soundscapes, blending traditional sound healing instruments with digital synthesizers to craft immersive, cosmic sound journeys. 

As the founder of Deep Space Mallets, John creates custom mallets for gongs, singing bowls, and frame drums, ensuring each piece contributes to the therapeutic sound experience. He regularly conducts sound, yoga, and meditation retreats and travels across the United States offering transformative sound therapy sessions. Through his work, John Minks continues to expand the boundaries of sound healing, providing profound experiences for those seeking relaxation, mental clarity, and inner peace.

Timestamps:

2:13 John’s Musical Awakening and Early Experiences

10:08 The Transformative Power of Sound 

12:55 The Science Behind Sound Healing 

20:41 The Cellular Impact of Sound 

23:51 Exploring Instruments and Personal Connections 

24:39 The Cosmic Connection of Sound 

30:16 Healing Through Sound: The Gong Experience 

34:35 Sound Medicine v. Plant Medicine 

37:11 Celestial Soundscapes: A Journey Beyond 

40:11 Love and Healing: A Shared Journey 

In this episode I interview Ava Tamar who is an intimacy coach and tantra mentor leading the way with rawness, and vulnerability. She is a teacher of conscious relating and soft living who specializes in transformative coaching for ‘bold’ humans. 

Follow her on @intimatewithava or work with her in 1:1 mentorship. Her latest offering  ‘reclaim’ is an online course for budding high priestesses now open for enrolment. 

Timestamps: 

03:11 The Journey of Vulnerability in Relationships 

05:47 The Power of Memes and Branding Online 

08:54 The Importance of Mentorship and Community 

11:58 Exploring Temple Arts & Sexuality 

14:57 Creating Sacred Spaces for Connection 

17:52 Navigating Relationships and Spiritual Growth 

26:10 Acceptance and Parental Wounds 

29:58 Reclaiming Personal Power 

34:04 The High Priestess Archetype 

38:59 Embracing the Witch Within 

42:55 The Connection to Nature and Cycles

46:58 Spiritual Practices for Empowerment 

In this episode I interview Liz Harrington who is a hypnosis, dating and attachment coach. She educates prolifically on navigating anxious-avoidant attachment styles, conscious dating and calling in love through subconscious, somatic and energetic work. 

Follow her on instagram @liz_harrington and work with her in 1:1 coaching or through her online courses like ‘conscious dating’ and her latest offering ‘calling in aligned love.’ Learn more about her on https://liz-harrington.com.  

Timestamps:

3:46 Turning Point and Shift in Attachment Patterns

8:08 Transition from Corporate Job to Coaching 

19:51 Importance of Hypnotherapy and Subconscious Work

26:27 Understanding Attachment Wounds 

29:12 Medicine and Energetics of the Anxious-Avoidant Dance 

33:41 Blind Spots and Conscious Dating 

48:59 Exploring Soul Contracts and Soulmates 

51:35 The Importance of Self Worth and Vulnerability 

56:19 Embracing Authenticity in the Dating Process 

In this episode, Leon and Rashi discuss polyamory, getting to know yourself and prioritising compatibility in relationship. Leon describes what he finds attractive in partners and highlights open and honest communication as the hallmark of any healthy exploration. 

Leon Feingold is an advocate for ethical non-monogamy and helped launch New York’s first openly polyamorous residence in Brooklyn. He is the co-founder of Open Love NY and the House of Good Deeds. He delivered a Ted Talk in 2015 on Polyamory and is currently writing a book. 

You can find his talk on www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtdsZ8B7JQY and check out his charity organization to volunteer with houseofgooddeeds.org. 

Timestamps:

3:14 Polyamory as an Orientation

8:37 Navigating Crossroads and Mismatch 

12:09 Advice for Beginners in Polyamory

16:18 The Overlap between Polyamory and the Play Scene

19:03 Personal Exploration and Sexual Empowerment  

22:44 The Difference between Swinging and Polyamory

26:18 Developing Emotional Intelligence and Active Listening

31:50 Building Strong Relationships: The Power of Vulnerability and Trust

39:41 Creating Inclusive Spaces: Diverse Perspectives in Play Scenes

49:26 Attraction and Compatibility: The Importance of Mutual Desire 

53:51 Kink and Erotic Healing 

59:03 Making a Difference: The Mission of House of Good Deeds  

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Dear listener, consider this your trigger warning. This episode is not a debate on polyamory vs. monogamy nor advocating for any one type of relationship structure. If you are inherently curious about ethical non monogamy then this is for you. If not, feel free to skip this one. I don't align with it at this time and will share more about my personal lessons down the line.  

Welcome to the first season of the Illume Podcast. In this episode, I interview Leola Watkins. Leola is an author, pleasure priestess by vocation and  tantric intimacy mentor. Her mission is to be a voice for integrating sexuality and spirituality in intimate relationship with ourselves and others. She works with couples and individuals on building a pleasure-filled life and is currently on tour for her latest bestseller 'Sacred sex ed.' 

Follow her on @talktantratome. You can also work with her in 1:1 mentorship or through her online courses like ‘higher love club’ and ‘pleasure priestess initiation’ to take a deeper dive into tantra and sacred sexuality at https://www.talktantratome.com/work-with-me. 

Timestamps:

1:26 Becoming a Pleasure Priestess

3:52 Sexual Trauma and Societal Conditioning 

9:06 Reclaiming Sexuality and The Mission of Sacred Sex Ed

15:40 Sex Magic: Pleasure and Manifestation

20:36 Embracing All Emotions and Experiences in Tantra

29:34 Empowering Yourself: Be your own Guru

32:22 Family Life and Bipolar II Diagnosis

40:21 Types of Sex and Sexual Healing

49:16 Stepping out of your comfort zone: The Key to Growth

52:12 Feeling Lit Up from Inside