In this episode, Anna Gouin explores the evolution of consciousness through the lens of yin and yang, offering a grounded look at how these energies live and breathe within us. She unpacks the dynamic interplay between the masculine and feminine, the role of safety in the creative process, and why tending to our inner terrain is essential for growth. Anna invites listeners to trust their emotional states, honour the natural cycles of life, and reconnect with the intelligence of their bodies as a pathway to deeper self-discovery.

Chapters

00:00 The Emergence of Consciousness 10:08 Understanding Yin and Yang 18:33 The Dance of Energies 25:12 Navigating the Depths of Emotion 32:02 The Cycle of Regurgitation in Media 37:39 Understanding Dysregulation and Creativity 45:12 Navigating Internal Chaos and External Feedback 55:56 The Journey of Self-Love and Internal Dialogue 01:00:58 Bringing the Unconscious to Light

In this conversation, Zack Alexander — a trauma-informed coach and energetic practitioner — explores the evolving intersection of spirituality and masculinity. Zack shares how energy practices he's been trained in have shaped his inner work, and the tension hes had to navigate between these modalities and the traditional expectations placed on men by our society. Anna and Zack unpack the impact of bro-culture and the deeper patriarchal masculine wound — the conditioning that rewards emotional suppression, performative strength, and disconnection from the inner world.

Woven through the conversation is a re-definition of what healthy masculinity in leadership can look like today: grounded, present, accountable, relationally attuned, and willing to lead from authenticity rather than armor.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Trauma Healing and Spirituality 00:48 Understanding Healthy Masculinity

In this conversation, Anna and Brittania unpack their lived experiences inside the coaching and self-development industry—both as participants and practitioners. They speak to the desire for belonging that often draws people into these spaces, and the subtle pressures that can arise around performance, identity, and "transformation." Together, they explore the savior complex that can show up in coaching, how trauma can be misunderstood or exploited, and the ways profit-driven motives can distort genuine care.

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00:00 Navigating the Liminal Space 15:03 The Allure of the Coaching Industry 30:01 Disillusionment and Accountability in Coaching 45:07 The Illusion of Healing vs. Selling 59:56 Reflections on Trauma and Recovery 01:00:26 The Pain Point: Coaches and Profit 01:02:34 Savior Complex in Coaching 01:04:37 The Illusion of Healing 01:06:28 Accountability and Client Experience 01:08:35 The Pressure to Conform 01:10:55 Embracing Darkness in Healing 01:12:06 The Need for Trauma-Informed Support 01:14:32 The Illusion of Safety in Coaching 01:18:54 Learning to be Disagreeable 01:20:06 The Journey of Self-Discovery 01:22:10 The Distortion of Feminine Power 01:24:15 The Impact of Privilege in Coaching 01:26:19 The Disconnect Between Words and Actions 01:31:32 The Need for Accountability in Coaching 01:39:40 Discernment in Choosing Coaches

In this solo episode, Anna reflects on the role of embodiment in navigating fear, contraction, and uncertainty, and explores how emotional intensity can be a doorway back into deeper intimacy with ourselves. Rather than pathologizing depression, Anna reframes it as a natural state of compression—an invitation to slow down, feel, and listen. She shares what it means to tend to the inner child, to stay present with the body through discomfort, and to allow emotional waves to move through without forcing resolution. At its heart, this episode is an exploration of compassion, self-reclamation, and remembering the body as home.

Chapters

00:00 Embarking on a Personal Journey 02:39 Navigating Life's Uncertainties 05:22 Experiencing Fear and the Body's Response 08:11 Processing Deep Emotions 10:54 Reclaiming the Inner Child 12:59 Understanding Depression as Compression 15:21 The Importance of Internal Descent

In this episode, Anna speaks with neurosomatic sexologist Connie Eberhart about the relationship between sexuality, the nervous system, and our capacity for authentic expression. Connie shares her path into somatic sexual healing and how nervous system regulation shapes our experiences of pleasure, desire, and connection. Together, they explore the role of shame, how conditioning can distort our experience of intimacy, and what it means to cultivate polarity that feels nourishing rather than performative. They also touch on the power of intentional touch as a pathway to emotional integration and deeper self-knowing. The conversation invites us to reclaim pleasure as a vital, life-affirming practice—not a luxury.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Connie Eberhart and Her Work 01:25 Defining Neurosomatic and Sexological Bodywork 03:58 The Importance of the Nervous System in Sexuality 08:03 Exploring Sexual Blueprints and Their Impact 11:40 Understanding Libido Through the Nervous System 15:47 The Role of Emotional Healing in Sexuality 19:38 Addressing Shame and Cultural Influences on Sexuality 23:32 Embracing the Full Spectrum of Sexuality 26:07 Exploring Male Pelvises and Polarity 30:27 The Challenge of Male Expression 34:21 Psyche and Soma: The Connection of Body and Mind 39:21 Embracing Expansion and Contraction 42:10 Connie's Offerings and Future Directions 46:07 The Importance of Prioritizing Pleasure

In this episode, Anna Gouin and photographer Virginia Borges explore the art of being seen. Virginia shares her journey from law to photography, and how her work centers on capturing women's rawness, & vulnerability. Together they unpack body image, self-perception, and the power of authenticity in a world obsessed with perfection. The conversation is a reminder that beauty lives in realness—and that being witnessed, as you are, is its own form of liberation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connection 02:13 Virginia's Journey into Photography 05:38 The Courage to Pivot 08:49 Capturing Essence in Portraits 11:56 Vulnerability and Movement in Photography 15:10 Redefining Beauty and Authenticity 19:12 Selfies vs. Professional Photography 24:42 Acceptance and Non-Judgment in Women 25:37 Body Image and Family Influence 28:45 Overcoming Body Image Issues 32:20 Reclaiming Womanhood and Self-Acceptance 37:40 Connecting with the Body During Photoshoots 41:46 Documentary Photography and Real Life 49:27 Embracing Authenticity in Life and Art

In this solo episode, Anna Gouin unpacks the fear and resistance that often arise when stepping into the spotlight—and explores what it means to show up authentically in a world that commodifies the body. Through personal storytelling, Anna examines the impact of social media on self-perception and the deeper need for internal validation. This episode is an invitation to meet the edges of fear with compassion, to voice what's real, and to reclaim your worth beyond performance or approval.

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00:00 Embracing Vulnerability in Public Speaking 02:39 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Expression 05:52 Confronting Fear and Building Confidence 08:40 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception 11:31 Navigating Deflection and Avoidance 14:19 Understanding Anger and Boundaries 16:54 The Commodification of the Body 19:33 Reclaiming Self-Worth Beyond Appearance 22:22 The Role of Personal Experience in Healing 25:07 The Importance of Authenticity in Expression 28:09 The Intersection of Feminism and Body Image 30:59 The Journey of Self-Validation 33:48 The Path of Embodiment and Self-Discovery 36:18 The Balance Between Productivity and Self-Worth 38:52 The Influence of Patriarchy on Women's Bodies 41:45 The Power of Reclamation and Self-Expression 44:56 The Healing Journey Through Community 47:48 The Ongoing Process of Self-Discovery 50:26 The Invitation to Embrace Darkness 53:00 The Feminine Pathway of Reclamation 55:41 Living Authentically in a Commodified World

In this conversation, Anna sits down with teacher and mentor Kristin Campbell to unpack her program, No Muck, No Lotus—a lived philosophy that honors the grit required to grow. Together they get honest about fear, nervousness, and the myth that we must be "ready" before we begin. Kristin shares how she works with the body to build capacity (not perfection), why self-regard starts with eye contact in the mirror, and the role of ritual, rest, and community in staying the course. They talk about befriending activation, moving at the speed of trust, and practicing the kind of courage that doesn't bulldoze the nervous system.

Connect with Kristin Campbell:

• Website: kristincampbellyoga.com

• Instagram: @kristincampbellyoga & @ageingwell.ca

Offerings:

• No Muck, No Lotus — begins October 2, 2025 → Learn more

• Teacher Trainings → Learn more

• Mentorship → Learn more

In this solo episode, Anna Gouin unpacks the theme of smallness in women's lives and the social conditioning that fuels it. She explores how cultural expectations push women to shrink—less assertive, more accommodating, always making room for others at the expense of themselves. Anna examines the impact of misogyny on women's self-perception and highlights the necessity of reclaiming boundaries, voice, and space. This episode is a call to revive the feminine, expand beyond imposed limits, and reconnect with the deeper truth of who we are.

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In this episode, Anna Gouin sits down with Karina Gutierrez — a psychotherapist turned embodiment coach — to explore how women can reclaim their feminine power through conscious kink, pleasure rituals, and emotional healing. Together, they unpack desire as a compass, self-containment as strength, and sexuality as a pathway to deeper personal growth. Karina shares candid insights on cultural conditioning, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to feel fully. This conversation invites women back into their bodies, their intuition, and the truth of their desires.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Karina Gutierrez and Her Journey 05:57 Understanding Conscious Kink and Tantric BDSM 11:51 Desire as a Compass for Women 17:52 Navigating the Relationship with the Masculine 23:47 The Stigma Around Seeking Professional Help 29:36 Collaboration and Future Endeavors 35:48 Exploring the Female Body and Sexuality 45:44 The Impact of External Validation on Women 55:40 Tapping into Intuition and Trusting the Process