How much pleasure do you allow in your life? This may seem like a simple question, but for most people who are stuck in the everyday grind, taking the time to be fully present and actually experience joy in their lives can be a foreign concept.

Experiencing joy is essential to the human experience, and our happiness and well-being are dependent on it. So why do we often prioritize completing tasks, working, and keeping ourselves busy instead of focusing on pleasure? In today's episode, Raven shares how we can invite more pleasure into our lives, both inside and outside the bedroom, and how this can transform not only the way we navigate the world but also serve as a means to regulate the nervous system.

Simple acts like laughter, connecting with nature, or engaging in physical activities can dissolve stress and bring us a sense of fulfilment and peace. 

Key takeaways from this episode:
- [01:20] Exploring Pleasure Tolerance
- [02:54] Pleasure Beyond the Bedroom
- [04:14] The Importance of Foreplay and Connection
- [06:13] Prioritizing Pleasure in Life
- [10:22] Balancing Pain and Pleasure
- [15:25] Techniques for Enhanced Lovemaking
- [26:54] Expanding the Definition of Lovemaking

Quotes from Episode:

“No matter what kind of day I had, as soon as I would reconnect with Dusty, my horse, and go for a ride in nature, everything would just disappear.”

"Pleasure is the best nervous system regulator."

Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/ 
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

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Today's episode is the latest in the series of Raven and Tara's Instagram Lives, and the topic of conversation is the often misunderstood and judged emotion of anger. The key takeaway from this episode is Raven's simple but powerful message: "anger can feel good." This idea encourages us to shift our perspective on anger. Rather than viewing it as purely negative and destructive, we are shown how anger, when expressed in healthy ways, can be harnessed as an empowering life force.

Raven explains how recognizing the first signs of anger can prevent it from escalating into something harmful and when it’s allowed to move through the body, this powerful emotion can transform us from feeling victimized to feeling empowered. 

Raven and Tara share various healthy ways to connect with and release anger. From breathing exercises to physical movements like pillow beating, these techniques help us integrate anger into our lives and stay connected to our primal energy. 

Key takeaways from this episode:
- [02:34] - The Power of Feeling and Expressing Anger
- [08:03] - Practical Exercises to Integrate Anger
- [11:38] - The Importance of Setting Boundaries
- [20:23] - Connecting Anger to Past Experiences
- [25: 10] - A Daily Anger Practice

Quotes from Episode:
“Anger is the energy that creates the most harm of all of the emotions because it can turn to violence. And yet it's also the energy that can bring the most life force and vitality.”

“The biggest gift that owning my anger gave me is boundaries. Just feeling that primal energy and realizing there's a little girl here that I need to protect."

Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

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Welcome back to another episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast. Today's episode features a recent conversation that Raven and Tara had on Instagram Live, where they discuss the hugely important and often overlooked art of clear communication. Mastering this skill and being able to say how we feel and what we want (and don't want) can have a huge impact on our lives, and nowhere is this more apparent than in romantic relationships. Raven's own journey from feeling stifled and blocked in previous relationships to today, where she is able to express her needs without fear, is evidence of how clear communication can unlock the confident woman within.

Raven shares the three key practices that have supported her in communicating confidently: feeling the depths of her emotions before speaking, steering conversations towards what she wants rather than what she doesn’t, and trusting the body’s signals over the mind’s analysis.

Tara and Raven also discuss the powerful role that breathwork can play in grounding us and how this can enable healthier communication. So if you're looking for ways to have more mindful communication and a deeper understanding of yourself and others, this episode is for you.

Key takeaways from this episode:
- [09:48] Exploring Nonverbal Communication and Its Impact
- [14:16] Embracing Vulnerability for Deeper Connection
- [18:49] The Paradigm Shift: Embodying Authentic Expression
- [23:51] Practical Steps Towards Embodied Communication
- [30:33] Navigating Emotional Dynamics in Relationships
- [37:35] Exploring Sexual Communication and Desires
- [42:11] Understanding and Communicating Personal Needs
- [43:47] The Impact of Communication on Personal Growth and Relationships

Quotes from Episode:

“Vulnerability requires letting go of pride and risking rejection. It's not easy, but shamelessly owning what we're upset about, desiring, or needing creates safety for ourselves and fosters compatible relationships”

“You're only as needy as your unmet needs.”

Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/ 
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

Hey everyone, welcome to this episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast! Today, we’re going to talk about some of the challenges we face when we have stuck energy and how hard and soft trauma impacts our nervous system. It’s really interesting to see how traditional masculine teachings can sometimes be limiting when it comes to this. But don't worry, we'll explore how masculine and feminine principles can coexist beautifully, and can empower us to live a life filled with bliss instead of constant struggle. 

Raven will share some personal stories and experiences, along with guided meditations, to help you discover what a bliss-filled life looks like for you. We’ll discuss practices that support emotional release and help cultivate a non-judgmental presence. These tools are amazing for embracing your true power, balancing your internal energies, and fostering healthier relations

Key takeaways from this episode:
- [00:26] Unlocking Emotional Freedom Through Tantra
- [03:25] Embracing the Feminine Approach to Healing
- [05:12] The Power of Acknowledging and Feeling Emotions
- [26:17] Healing and Reparenting Our Inner Child
- [37:41] The Dance of Masculine and Feminine Energies
- [40:20] Creating Safety and Connection in Relationships
- [43:06] Embracing Self-Responsibility and Inner Union

Quotes from Episode:
“When you have that safety within yourself, you won't tolerate someone treating you like shit anymore because you're not treating yourself like shit. You won't tolerate someone abandoning you because you're no longer abandoning yourself. You won't tolerate someone not listening or respecting you because you're listening and respecting yourself.” 

“Life wasn't meant to be a struggle. We are wired for bliss. You are fundamentally worthy of a life that's fucking amazing and when those struggles come, when you're living in alignment, they're just there to show you where even more expansion is possible.” 

Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

In this enlightening episode of the Love, Sex and Freedom podcast, we explore the integration of tantric and awakening teachings in family life, especially in the realm of mothering. Raven, joined by her daughter Sydelle, unveils her soulful parenting style that celebrates authenticity, vulnerability, and a profound spiritual connection. She emphasizes treating children as equals and imparting life skills through gentle modeling, allowing the wisdom to unfold naturally rather than through direct instruction.


Sydelle talks about her experiences growing up with these principles, her initial resistance to spirituality, and her eventual reconnection through nature and plant medicine. The conversation also covers healthy emotional expression, the importance of boundaries, and the influence of parental relationships on children’s views of love.

The episode concludes with a Q&A session on managing emotions around children, supporting partners with generational trauma, and addressing toxic maternal relationships. Join us to learn how deep spiritual teachings can be integrated into parenting practices.

Key takeaways from this episode:
-  [02:20] - Raven's Journey of Authentic and Vulnerable Parenting
-  [06:20] - Sydelle Shares Her Experience and Growth
-  [15:25] - Parenting Insights: Discipline, Boundaries, and Emotional Expression
-  [18:45] - Navigating Relationships and Self-Expression
- [21:23] - The Importance of Expressing and Releasing Emotions
- [24:46] - Q&A: Addressing Parenting Challenges and Emotional Well-being

Quotes from Episode:
"The most important part of being a good parent and what I've always tried to do is to be vulnerable about my infallibility and my imperfections"

"I think a big issue is that parents are not expressing and releasing the primal energy that's in their body” 

Links from Episode:

- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

Are you longing to feel more alive, authentic, and connected to your purpose?

 In this episode, Sydelle Boscarello and Tara Meegan share their real-life journeys of letting go of what no longer fits and stepping into lives that truly reflect who they are.

Tara opens up about leaving a 17-year career in marine ecology after chronic pain and burnout forced her to listen to her body and heart. She reveals how Tantra and practitioner training helped her heal, trust her intuition, and find a new path filled with meaning and flow. Sydelle reflects on the power of growing up in a conscious, embodied environment and how wisdom can naturally unfold when you’re fully supported.

They also talk about:

• How to recognize when your life is out of alignment-like ongoing pain, lack of motivation, or emotional exhaustion
• Practical tools from Tantra and practitioner training for healing, growth, and reconnecting with your truth
• The power of shadow work and aspecting to process emotions, break through fear, and create real change
• Why trusting your intuition and surrendering to something greater is essential for transformation
• Honest stories of moving from fear and uncertainty to confidence, fulfillment, and joy

If you’re ready to stop settling and start living a life that feels true to you, this episode is your invitation. Tune in for honest conversation, practical wisdom, and inspiration to take your next brave step.

Quotes from this Episode:

1. “The more you trust your intuition and let go of fear, the more life opens up in ways you never imagined.”
2. “Real change begins the moment you stop ignoring your truth and start listening to what your heart and body are telling you.”

Ready to align your life with your truth? Listen now and begin your own journey of transformation.

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In today's episode of Love, Sex, and Freedom, Raven shares her profound journey from a pre-Tantra life shaped by meditation and mindset work to embracing Tantra amidst life's trials like cancer and past abuse. She beautifully articulates Tantra as a holistic journey, transcending physicality to embrace the interplay of masculine and feminine energies. Tantra isn't just about sex; it's a sacred path to self-realization and liberation, inviting us to embrace our bodies and emotions for healing and freedom.

Raven gently guides listeners to release resistance and judgment, embracing unconditional self-love. Join us on this soulful journey, illuminated by love, liberation, and the exploration of our true selves.

Key takeaways from this episode:
- [03:24]  Facing Personal Challenges and Discovering Tantra
- [08:58]  Embracing the Shadows: The Path to Wholeness
- [11:21]  Tantra vs. Traditional Mindset and Personal Development
- [13:40]  The Body as the Unconscious: A New Realm of Discovery
- [15:15]  Confronting and Integrating Inner Work and Shadows
- [17:14]  Embodiment and Surrender: The True Path to Awakening
- [20:30]  Tantra as Life: Embracing Every Aspect of Existence
- [30:07]  The Call to Become Warriors of Truth

Quotes from Episode:
"True Tantra is the end of trying. We stop trying to fix and instead, we get curious about those parts of us so that we can actually integrate them into wholeness because Tantra is about becoming whole.  It's about living in a state of embodiment that says yes to all the parts." 

"The conscious mind is a very thin layer and what you think you need to work on consciously  and what you're talking about as the story of your life is nothing compared to the metamorphosis that is held in making what's unconscious conscious." 

Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

In this episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven and Tara delve into the theme of self-worth. They discuss how self-love and self-acceptance are crucial foundations that can be strengthened by incorporating tantric practices, meditation, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), allowing individuals to fully embrace their true essence in everyday life.

Through their conversation, Raven and Tara offer insights into embracing vulnerability, setting boundaries, and communicating needs, ultimately enhancing relationships and bringing greater joy, ease, and connection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to cultivate deeper self-worth and more meaningful connections with others.

Key takeaways from this episode:

-  [06:38] -  Expanding Self-Worth: From Personal Experience to Universal Teachings

- [11:43] - Tantra 101: Embracing Masculine and Feminine Energies

- [14:06] - Choosing Relationships and Cultivating Safety

- [21:31] - Living Tantra: Integrating Practices into Everyday Life

- [31:47] - The Journey of Self-Worth and Relationship Dynamics

Quotes from Episode:

"The ultimate practice of tantra is that life is a meditation and we really need to start to witness all of the ways that we create separation from anything that's not validating us."

“If you're not fully choosing yourself, if you're shaming yourself then that's the reflection you're going to get in a partner."  

Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/ 
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

Today's episode features a segment from the Align Mini-Course, where Raven guides us into the depths of self-discovery. She illuminates the process of peeling away the layers of our constructed identities, narratives, and controlling behaviours.

She shares intimate tales from her journey through personal development and tantra, highlighting just how vital it is to invest in ourselves. Whether it's through coaching, mentoring, or embracing practices that nourish our authenticity, joy, and capacity to serve, this conversation is all about the inner work we do in a safe, supportive space.

Raven also explores the delightful realms of pleasure, pushing the boundaries of how much bliss we can actually handle, and celebrating the beauty of our shared paths to true awakening. It's a reminder that while the road can be solitary, having a tribe that uplifts and supports us makes all the difference.

 So, if you're questioning your path or looking for signs to seek guidance, this episode reassures you that reaching out is not just okay—it's necessary to break free from societal moulds and soar into our spiritual and emotional evolution. 

Key takeaways from this episode:
- [00:38] - The Journey to Authenticity and Wholeness
- [01:43] - Investing in Personal Growth and Transformation
- [02:49] - The Path of Purification and Inner Work
- [04:15] - Embracing Death to Birth Authenticity
- [07:45] - The Power of Authenticity and Self-Love
- [12:42] - Expanding Pleasure and Embracing Bliss

Quotes from Episode:
"Breathing into who you really are and expressing that is the greatest healing that you will ever experience. Because all it is, is a washing away of whatever isn't your authentic essence. We're not trying to become anything. We're just purifying what isn't us." 

"Can you let die the part of you that is still fucking trying? Stop trying. You are already an authentic woman if you choose to just fucking be here now."  

Further Reading: 

To learn more about this subject, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course

Links from Episode:

- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com

- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

In today's episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven speaks to how Tantra can rejuvenate not only our romantic lives but our everyday moments as well. She explores the crucial balance of masculine and feminine energies within ourselves and discusses how achieving this inner equilibrium can profoundly impact our relationships. 

Focusing on personal growth and self-leadership, Raven talks about the importance of staying true to oneself and expressing one’s authenticity, even when it challenges societal expectations. She shares personal stories and poses reflective questions to inspire you to embrace your true desires and align with your soul's purpose, transcending beyond just love and into every facet of life.

Key takeaways from this episode:
- [00:28] - Exploring the Inner Masculine and Feminine
- [04:06] - The Authentic Truth of Relationships
- [05:43] - Meeting Souls and Growing Together
- [08:37] - Embracing Your Authentic Desires and Aliveness
- [09:58] - Leadership, Authenticity, and Divine Alignment
- [11:39] - Challenging and Honoring Your Boundaries
- [18:10] - Trusting Your Authentic Desires and Undoing Conditioning

Quotes from Episode:
"For you to be a leader in the world, you need to be self-led. That's what a leader is. They are self-led from the truth of their being because they know, and they remember that they are God, that they are love, and that this body is not who we are. It is a vessel from which our soul can express itself."

"You can trust that when you are aligning with your authentic holy desires of your soul, it's all going to happen because you're operating at a different frequency." 

Further Reading:
To learn more about this subject, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course

Links from Episode:
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Resources + Links:

Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/

Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/

Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy