By Rachel Rickards
The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.
Damien Bohler is a pragmatic visionary, synthesist, and deep diver committed to the future of humanity through the lens of relationship. Known for his ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, embodied practices, Damien explores diverse aspects of human connection, from Authentic Relating and Attachment Theory to Sexuality, boundaries, nervous system regulation, and much more.
As the founder and head facilitator at Evolve Relating, his mission is to weave these elements into a dynamic, practical framework that supports us in truly thriving in life and love. In this conversation, Rachel Rickards and Damien explore the profound changes that parenthood brings, particularly as Damien navigates his experience as a new father. They discuss the transformation that comes with parenting, the deepening of intimacy, and the magic of witnessing his son Kairos’s growth.
Damien shares his career evolution, from studying environmental science to becoming a facilitator focused on authentic relating and circling practices. They delve into his facilitation journey, highlighting the power of relational skills and interpersonal dynamics in creating meaningful connections.
As they continue, Damien reflects on pivotal experiences shaping his understanding of intimacy and attachment. He discusses the challenges technology poses to human connection, the concept of organismic consciousness, and the role of awareness in fostering interconnectedness. The conversation concludes with practical insights for cultivating relational growth, authenticity, and the skills needed for the evolution of relationships in our lives.
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Clara Gomez is an international facilitator of transformative processes for personal growth and soul emergence, supporting thousands on the path to wholeness, empowered intimacy, and soul-centered living since 2014.
Clara is part of the teaching faculty at the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) and Highden Temple Mystery School.
In this conversation we hear Clara’s journey of discovering her inner masculine and creating The Man Within program.
She shares how balancing her strong feminine energy with an equally strong masculine counterpart led to personal transformation and a deeper understanding of herself.
Clara’s facilitation has been profoundly enhanced by this inner work, allowing her to hold space with greater attunement and confidence.
We dive into the role of being facilitators guiding others through personal transformations and how following your heart and soul whispers is essential on the facilitation path.
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Ben is the founder of Ultreia Beyond, an international collective of teachers, healers, and artists creating transformative experiences for communities and workplaces. Based in Los Angeles, he is a certified Yoga Alliance facilitator, singer-songwriter, and event producer. Ben's approach blends movement, music, voice, breath-work, meditation, Yoga, and Buddhism, honed through years of study and practice. He leads events nationwide with The Caravan and serves as a lead facilitator for the Human Library Organization globally.
In this conversation we hear Ben Caron, a facilitator and musician, shares his journey into multi-modal facilitation, emphasizing the transformative power of music. He discusses his work with Braver Angels, using music to unite people and foster new narratives. Ben highlights the role of heart-centeredness in creating meaningful experiences, showcasing songs like 'Heart Lead the Way' and 'Love Is On The Rise' aimed at inspiring hope and love. Known for inclusive workshops on yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, Ben initiated the Reunited States of America project to facilitate constructive dialogue among individuals with diverse political views.
He stresses personal transformation through respectful engagement and staying connected to the heart, while valuing the dignity of each person's spiritual journey in his community-building efforts.
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Arielle Brown is an intimacy teacher, group facilitator, and ceremonial artist dedicated to integrated authentic expression and embodied leadership. Through 1:1 client work, online group programs, and in-person retreats, she guides individuals in transforming chronic shame, guilt, and self-abandonment into profound self-honoring and self-love. Arielle's living curriculum meets the evolving demands for progressive approaches to love, sexuality, leadership, and community. Her teachings emphasize power-WITH models of relating, grounded in reconnecting with our innocence, wholeness, and sacred connection.
In this conversation we discuss the importance of group facilitation for connection and individuality.
She views group facilitation as a reflection of our relationship with the greater community and culture, emphasizing the need for cohesion, attunement, and clear agreements to foster safety and freedom.
Arielle sees it as a way to address the global intimacy disorder and cultural crisis of meaning. She highlights the significance of holding space with impeccability, integrity, and humility as a facilitator. We discuss integrating sexuality in personal and group spaces, touching on desire, embodiment, shame, and gender power dynamics. Arielle shares her experience with her women's mastermind, which helps women connect with their erotic energy. We discuss the need for sexual healing and liberation in mainstream culture and the impact of shame on our relationship with sexuality.
The conversation concludes with an invitation for listeners to slow down, honor their feelings, and explore their desires.
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Shawn Roop is a seasoned Tantra facilitator and founder of Tantra Quest, offering over 20 years of experience in bringing ancient Tantric wisdom into modern life. Through classes, events, products, and personal counseling, Shawn simplifies Tantra, making it accessible for anyone seeking to deepen their relationships, enhance communication, and unlock personal potential.
As the author of *Pathways to Love: 28 Days to Self-Love*, Shawn helps individuals discover their soul’s purpose through Tantra, integrating all aspects of life to promote personal psychology, spiritual growth, and profound sexual bliss. His practical techniques heal emotional wounds, enhance physical pleasure, and promote a balanced, ecstatic life. Whether guiding through life's challenges or fostering deeper connections, Shawn's simple techniques heal emotional wounds and enhance physical pleasure, promoting a balanced and ecstatic life.
In this conversation we hear Shawn share his journey from the military to becoming a Tantra facilitator, explaining how Tantra is a path to a well-lived life, grounded in trust, communication, and self-discovery. He redefines sex in the context of Tantra, focusing on liberation and expansion. We dive into the lessons he’s learned from mistakes as a facilitator, the power of body wisdom, and the importance of creativity and resourcefulness in navigating life’s challenges. Shawn emphasizes the difference between goals and intentions, and how Tantra is less about fixing and achieving, and more about depth, connection, and self-exploration.
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Ilan Stephani is a renowned group facilitator, best-selling author, and researcher known for her authentic approach to personal growth, embodiment, and the transformative power of community. Based in Berlin, Ilan's unique journey began in sex work, where she developed a deep passion for un-learning cultural conditioning and reclaiming natural, orgasmic aliveness. Her work focuses on shifting collective paradigms and creating sacred spaces where individuals can explore their deepest truths. With a blend of curiosity, humor, and a commitment to ongoing research in sexuality, spirituality, and trauma healing, Ilan emphasizes the importance of fostering environments that invite authenticity, vulnerability, and human connection.
In this conversation, Ilan and I delve into the profound challenges and rewards of group facilitation. We explore how energetic dynamics play out in group settings, the necessity of embracing destruction as part of the spiritual journey, and the urgency of authentic connection in today’s world. Ilan shares insights on the interplay between mind and body, how going "all in" fuels transformation, and the sacred fire that ignites when we fully engage with life. Through this dialogue, you'll discover the transformative power of embodiment, community, and the spiritual path to deeper consciousness. As well as hearing about our collaboration: SACRED FIRE: Awakening Primal Power - a 4 day immersion happening at the end of November just outside of Berlin.
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Laurie Handlers, author of the international bestseller "Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy," guides people in enhancing pleasure and cultivating deep self-love. With expertise in sexuality, intimacy, and relationships, Laurie is a renowned speaker and facilitator. She leads transformational workshops covering topics such as healing emotional trauma, fearless communication, and sacred sexuality.
Alongside her partner, Laurie provides relationship coaching and workshops focused on nurturing extraordinary love. In this conversation we hear Laurie share her journey as a facilitator and workshop leader since 1978. She discusses starting with Body, Mind, and Spirit workshops for women, expanding to mother-daughter workshops, and the challenges of dealing with trauma. Laurie emphasizes taking responsibility for one's experiences and the need for honest communication in relationships. She shares her excitement about teaching an apprentice program and plans for a TEDx talk on teaching people how to love.
We discuss our relationships, the lessons we’ve learned about love and communication, and the importance of good communication skills, resolving conflicts immediately, and respecting boundaries. Lori speaks about maintaining desirability, embracing aging as growth and exploration, and encouraging self-care and fun at any age.
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Lin Holmquist is a spiritual explorer who began her journey with primordial shamanism in the North, then studied classical yoga and tantra in India. She continued with neotantra, NLP, and therapy, blending modern psychology with traditional yogic and tantric practices. In 2011, Lin underwent a profound kundalini awakening, which led her to embrace her inner truth radically.
Her superpower is her deep intuition, transforming darkness into light and pain into pleasure. Lin now specializes in using pleasure as a healing method and facilitates tantra groups and training globally, skillfully bridging the material and spiritual realms. In this conversation we hear Lin discuss the principles of tantra therapy and the importance of embracing pleasure and connection in life. She explains that tantra therapy views all experiences as part of a divine existence and combines coaching, bodywork, and holistic healing to help individuals integrate their life experiences.
She shares her longing for a deep, committed relationship and believes relationships are key to healing and fulfillment. We discuss the vulnerability of being a facilitator and the desire for commitment and partnership. We explore the connection between tantra and motherhood, emphasizing presence and authenticity. We finish by Lin offering practical tips for finding joy in parenting and leads a metta meditation to cultivate unconditional love.
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In this conversation Reid and I discuss our close friendship and why it's crucial to lift up fellow facilitators rather than compete with them. Reid shares his journey into sex education and facilitation, driven by a desire to improve relationships and avoid the pitfalls of his parents' marriage.
We talk about creating workshops that meet community needs, emphasizing the importance of a safe and open environment for learning about sexuality. Reid also discusses his experience with restorative justice and stresses the need for facilitators to be accountable and responsive to power dynamics.
We explore how peer support helps facilitators grow and learn, and we touch on the challenges of running a facilitation business effectively.
Reid Mihalko is a well-known sex and relationship educator featured on NETFLIX's "Chelsea Does..." He helps adults boost self-esteem and improve relationships through humor and comprehensive sexual health advice on ReidAboutSex.com. Following #MeToo in 2018, Reid addressed allegations, stepping back to undergo a year-long restorative justice process. He now directs others to resources on accountability.
Reid's workshops and lectures have reached 60,000 globally, and he's appeared in media like Oprah's OWN and Newsweek. He founded Sex Geek Summer Camp and Sex Geek School, supporting sex educators with business skills to expand their impact.
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Dev Bry has over 20 years of experience in therapeutic work and group facilitation, specialising in rites of passage and somatic healing. She holds a Master's in Somatic Psychology and is a Certified Hakomi Therapist, with extensive training in Somatic Experiencing and Biodynamic Cranio-Sacral Therapy.
A solo mama, death doula, sex therapist, and lifelong learner, Dev is passionate about guiding couples and individuals in deepening their relationships. As the founder of HoneyRoot, she leads a somatic education organisation dedicated to inclusive embodiment, social justice, and intergenerational community.
At her core, Dev is a dancer, bridger, and ceremonialist. She is also a certified Soul Motion™ teacher, bringing her unique blend of movement and mindfulness to every space she inhabits, often alongside her child.
Our conversation explores the journey of becoming trauma-informed and the intersection of trauma-informed facilitation and somatic psychology. Dev Bry shares how being trauma-informed aligns with her somatic training and how it has become a crucial part of her work. We discuss the importance of positive regard and creating a safe space for individuals to explore and heal. Dev also talks about their organisation, Honeyroot, and how it provides a practice ground for building a coherent sense of self and empowering individuals. The conversation highlights the transformation and relaxation that participants experience in these spaces. As well as the empowerment that comes from knowing how to navigate moments of tension and complexity. It emphasizes the importance of embracing both reverence and irreverence within oneself and in relationships. The discussion highlights the value of acceptance, choice, and bringing consciousness to relating and showing up in the world. The ability to listen to the body's sensations and use mindfulness to inform actions is seen as a powerful tool. The conversation also touches on the balance between awareness and embodiment, and the need for trauma-informed facilitators to be aware of language and context. The importance of relaxation, presence, and the ability to do nothing in facilitation is emphasized. We end the conversation with a reflection on the significance of being at ease with change and uncertainty, and the potential for greater connection and less reactivity in navigating challenging times.
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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.