Summary

In this episode of the Institute New Paradigm Intimacy podcast, host Elizabeth and guest Miroslav Bardović explore the integration of Eros into public speaking and teaching. They discuss the importance of aliveness, vulnerability, and authenticity in communication, particularly in the context of sexuality. The conversation emphasizes the need for speakers to connect with their true selves and the audience, creating a space where both can experience a sense of aliveness. They also touch on the challenges of discussing sexuality and the journey of refining one's voice and message.

Takeaways

• Aliveness is essential in teaching and public speaking.

• Vulnerability should not be a technique but a genuine connection.

• Authenticity in speaking creates trust and engagement.

• Transmission involves activating a sense of aliveness in the audience.

• The cultural environment influences how messages are received.

• Unpolished Eros can be more impactful than polished content.

• Navigating sexuality in discourse requires sensitivity and awareness.

• Reflection and coaching are key to personal growth in speaking.

• Embracing the unpolished allows for deeper connection and authenticity.

• The journey of refining one's voice is ongoing and valuable.

Keywords

Eros, public speaking, vulnerability, teaching, transmission, sexuality, aliveness, intimacy, coaching, personal growth

Miroslav Bardović is a TedX speaker, facilitator and best-selling author who has worked with over 20,000 people across 4 continents supporting them to bring their message to the world. He is the founder of the Enlivened Speaking Institute where he teaches speakers to deliver their message with authenticity to connect with their audience and build rapid trust. Miroslav has written an academic thesis on the use of embodied presence for engagement (Monash University - Australia’s Leading Education University) which he later utilized to write his bestselling book Give Them Goosebumps: Utilise The Power of Presence To Own The Stage of Communication. 
Most recently he toured the world with his signature talk Give Them Goosebumps - Advanced Speaking & Facilitation appearing on stages such as Mindvalley.
His message and ‘off the beaten path’ approach speaks to leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs who want to embrace a deeper, more conscious way of communicating and leading through mind, body and spirit. He is fascinated by how we can be more fully alive with everything we do and believes that being in connection with our own personal presence is the most important, dynamic relationship we have in life.  This is the Power of Presence.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Series 2: Eros and Society.

In this episode Elizabeth speaks with Araminta Barbour we speak on:

• How normal culture sees Eros.

• Where and how it has been boxed and repressed.

• What Eros is and Eros as Medicine.

• Shadows and Gifts of Erotic Archetypes. 

• Her work with the Institute New Paradigm Intimacy as a Guest Facilitator.

International speaker and transformational facilitator Araminta Barbour specializes in relationships, sexuality, empowerment, integrative healing, and soul initiation. She is a Lead Faculty with ISTA, founder of The Sanctuary Guatemala, creator of The Resilience Journey, and co-creator of the Women Who See In The Dark project.
With academic roots in History, Ecology, and Theravada Buddhism (BA Hons & MA) and over a decade in NGO reproductive health work, Araminta blends 25+ years of exploring global healing modalities and esoteric wisdom. Her work in "spiritual sexual shamanism" integrates Tantra, Sacred Sexuality, Shamanism, Breathwork, Yoga, and shadow integration to awaken human potential. At the core of her teachings is radical self-acceptance and the sacred union of love and power, guiding humanity toward liberated, heart-centered living.
Explore more on her website and connect on Instagram.

In this episode Elizabeth interviews Kat Vee

They speak on:

- Kat’s crossing of the Threshold into Sexuality. 

- Kat’s work as a Tea Priestess and her journey with the Blue Lotus Tea.

- The Institute New Paradigm Intimacy’s Threshold initiation call Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony led by Kat Vee. 

Kat Vee and Frequenteas 

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"As your trusted priestess on this journey, I’m here to offer compassionate care through personalized frequency healing treatments and frequency-infused teas that nourish your mind, body, and spirit."

Raise your vibration—one sip at a time.

Connect with Kat on Instagram: @frequenteas_

Welcome to episode eight of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series.

In this episode Elizabeth interviews Zapheria Bell

They speak on:

- Zapheria’s crossing of the Threshold into Sexuality.

- Demystifying Womb Work and Listening to the Womb.

- The Impacts of Stress on Pleasure 

Zapheria Bell 

Zapheria is the Lead teacher for The Temple of Armella, Creatrix of The Soul Alchemy Method, Author of The Blue Diamond Souls and Mentor to today's leaders. At the core of all of her offerings is the ability to free people from the pain and suffering of the past and point them in the direction of their Soul’s true calling. An advocate for Ecstatic Living and everyone having the opportunity to be fully themselves in this crazy world we live in, Zapheria is connecting us back to the sacredness of ourselves and supporting the collective in raising the vibration of humanity.
Having been at the leading edge of Emotional Clearing and Womb work for over a decade and taught hundreds of practitioners in the field, Zapheria holds a level of both embodied wisdom and educated knowledge that sets her apart from many coaches and practitioners in the field.
Connect with Zapheria on Instagram and Facebook. 

Welcome to episode seven of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series.

In this episode Elizabeth interviews Leticia Aravena.

They speak on:

- Leticia’s crossing the Threshold into Sexuality at the age of 10

- The Future of Humanity and Sexuality 

- Community and Education in Sexuality

Leticia Aravena is a facilitator, bodyworker, and educator specializing in tantra yoga, intimacy, feminine arts, and embodied spirituality. Born in Argentina into a missionary family, her path has been shaped by healing from sexual trauma and puritanical conditioning.

She holds a Sex and Happiness Coach certification and has completed over 500 hours of training with the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA). Leticia is passionate about creating sacred spaces for spiritual embodiment, shadow integration, erotic intelligence, and radical self-love. Her work is rooted in guiding individuals toward sexual liberation and wholeness, blending devotion to love, eros, beauty, and the mysteries of life.
Connect with Leticia on Instagram & on her website.
Elizabeth Willis, PhD.
Founder, New Paradigm Teaching Institute
@newparadigmteachinginstitute
Dr. Elizabeth Willis, Personal Coaching
@dr_elizabeth_willis
[email protected]

Welcome to episode six of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series.

In this episode Elizabeth interviews Jon Eden Khan

They speak on:

- Jon’s crossing of the Threshold into sexuality.

- What is asked of one to be available for extraordinary intimacy and sexuality.

- His teaching with the Institute New Paradigm Intimacy as a Guest Facilitator 

Jon Eden Khan is a transformational leader, mentor, and facilitator, living in his beloved home city of Berlin. 

Jon is initiator of Singularity, a trans-national political party dedicated to global governance sourced in the living Earth, the one humanity, and the power in the core of every being by 2050. 

He is founder of AVATARA, which is dedicated to innovating new forms of leadership, relating and economics sourced in the One Life at the heart of all creation. 

Jon mentors soul-driven leaders, from top corporate business leaders and FinTech trailblazers, to LGBT rights activists in the Middle East, to some of the most respected facilitators of transformational self-development work in the world. 

And he also mentors men on a journey of connecting more deeply to their body, their sexuality, and the integration of their healthy, empowered masculinity. 

Between 2016-2018 Jon worked as European Director of the Global Purpose Movement, and in 2014, he co-founded Synergy Forum, an initiative focussed on the integration of spiritual awakening, social innovation and systems transformation.

Between 2012-2015 he worked as part of the leadership team of Zero Point Six in Interlaken, Switzerland, exploring how a deeper understanding of spiritual awakening can inform efforts toward global transformation. 

Jon’s path has allowed him to experience a wide spectrum of the human experience. From dropping out of school at age 13 to attend a centre for troubled youths, to 5 years of homelessness and heroin addiction in his early 20’s to getting clean alone in a room over 6 months. From re-entering education and going on to turn down a PhD with one of the foremost universities in the world, to dedicating himself fully to self-development, healing his traumas and service, to co-leading international projects dedicated to humanity’s collective awakening through new approaches to leadership, power, and purpose. 

Learn more about his work at: jonedenkhan.com

Welcome to episode five of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series.

In this episode Elizabeth interviews Aaron Kleinerman

They speak on:

- Aaron’s crossing of the threshold into sexuality and sexuality work. 

- Business energetics in sexuality.

- His upcoming teaching with the Institute New Paradigm Intimacy as a Guest Facilitator .

Aaron Kleinerman is a Master Coach, Relationship expert, Facilitator & Speaker. He is the lead male teacher for the Embodied Awakening Academy, a Tantric Practitioner, creator of several online courses for men & the author of international bestselling book "The Embodied Man." He has learned from the great masters in the field of sexuality and transformation, including earning a master’s degree in spiritual psychology. Aaron went from being a licensed captain navigating ships to a sexual behavior and movement specialist navigating souls. His workshops, retreats, sessions and speeches help humans integrate body movement, psychology, sexuality and spirituality. He speaks and teaches honestly and transparently so that others can unlock the real reason for their human existence. Aaron’s mastery as a teacher provides the practical tools everyone needs to implement embodied awakened intelligence into daily life.

Aaron can be found on Facebook or Instagram. 

Welcome to episode four of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series.

In this episode Elizabeth interviews Diana Nuñez

They speak on:

- Diana’s invitation in life into sexuality.

- Working with women in sexuality and in workshops.

- Her work with the Institute New Paradigm Intimacy as a Guest Facilitator 

Diana Núñez, is an International Tantra leader and Relationship expert, Facilitator & Speaker born in Colombia. She has learned from the best masters in the field of sexuality and created Sexurero.
With more than 13 years of experience, she has educated and entertained hundreds of thousands of women, men and couples through online courses, live events, festivals, retreats and social media. Diana is loved by her clients for transforming them to the power of body awareness and connecting them to their sexuality and higher self. 
Some of her media appearances include Netflix, Cosmopolitan, Kuestiona, Mindalia Tv. Bialab. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexurero/?hl=en

Find her offerings here: https://beacons.ai/sexurero

Welcome to episode three of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series. In this episode Elizabeth interviews Mathew Bruce.

They speak on:

- The importance of heart connection in Men.

- What Sexual Dysfunction looks like in relationships.

- Signs for men to begin exploring sexuality development.

- Attachment Systems.

- Nervous System work in Sexuality.

- And much more.

Mattew Bruce, an ex-Army veteran of 10 years, with active deployments to the Middle East and Australian Special Forces was the exhilarator to a journey of profound healing. Matthew brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. A somatic and trauma expert, he is well-versed in facilitating transformative journeys through various modalities such as Breathwork, Yoga, Sexuality, and Meditation.
Matthew’s remarkable ability to hold space has touched the lives of thousands of individuals worldwide, from prestigious organizations like Microsoft to popular platforms like Insight Timer. His true passion lies in guiding men towards self-improvement, encouraging them to embrace their vulnerabilities while harnessing their inner strength. 
Matthew credits his 3 years spent training and facilitating in the new paradigm of intimacy as a large catalyst for his own healing and his global impact in the self development space.
Explore and connect with Matthew on Instagram and his recent articles on Men’s Sexuality can be read on his Substack page.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewbruce.official?igsh=MXE3MDk4cXc2MnQ3YQ==

Substack: https://matthewbruce.substack.com/

Elizabeth Willis, PhD.
Founder, New Paradigm Teaching Institute

@newparadigmteachinginstitute
Dr. Elizabeth Willis, Personal Coaching

@dr_elizabeth_willis
[email protected]

Welcome to episode two of the New Paradigm Intimacy Podcast, Self Pleasure Education Series.

In this episode Elizabeth interviews Gonzalo Salinas. 

They speak on:

• Gonzalo shares his experience with porn and porn addiction.

• What porn addiction looks like.

• Shame around porn addiction.

• How porn addiction is an addiction of the BODY not the mind.

• Elizabeth discusses how the Self Pleasure Modality™ supports the nervous system and connection back to the body.

• What women’s porn addiction looks like. And much more.

Gonzalo Salinas is a writer, researcher, and sex coach. He was born in Lima and moved to the U.S. in 2003. He studied Literature, and later trained at the Robbins Research International and the Landmark Education Institute.

In 2013, Gonzalo began his training in masculine development at the Mankind Project, where he learned about male tribal initiations and Men's Circles. Gonzalo has received training on Tantra, Taoist Sexuality, and sacred sexuality. He started his coaching career working exclusively with men, helping them to overcome porn addiction. He published the book "Conquering Porn Addiction" available on Amazon).

He then opened his practice to all kinds of people, focusing on issues of Embodiment, Healing sexual trauma, rekindling the sexual spark in couples, and reconnecting with pleasure. Gonzalo studied at the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) and received certification as a Holistic Sexuality trainer with the Santini Model.

Gonzalo loves yoga, soccer, reading, archery, and meditation. He's currently writing his second book and lives in Miami. You can find more on Gonzolo on Instagram and other socials.

FOLLOW GONZALO 

Instagram: @gonzalosalinas80

Purchase Gonzolo’s Book: "Conquering Porn Addiction"