This episode is for any man who is interested in learning about my upcoming Orgasmic Mastery Course that starts on October 16th. 

It's a recording of a live Q&A call I led on October 8th - for anyone to ask me anything about the course. We got into some great conversation, and if you're considering joining the course, this should be a helpful listen.

If you have any questions about the course after listening to this episode and checking out the course page, please either shoot me a DM on instagram (it's easy to reply with a voice message there) or send me an email.

Thank you!

-Taylor

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Get my free guided practice here: https://learn.taylorjohnson.life/embodiment - and know this: Most men trying to improve their sex lives are missing one crucial ingredient: embodiment. And this is one of the main reasons why so many men have "tried all the techniques" but still struggle with premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and sexual performance anxiety...

To overcome these challenges, you HAVE TO do some kind of embodiment practice - in addition to learning the direct sexual techniques that address the sexual "dysfunctions." The techniques alone won't cut it...

*NOTE: This episode was originally filmed for Youtube, but I decided to put it here as a podcast episode as an experiment. You can watch the video on youtube here.

 FREE RESOURCES
🔸 Ejaculation Control Training
🔸 17-Minute Sexual Embodiment Guided Practice
🔸 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge

UPCOMING TRAINING FOR MEN:
🔱 Consider joining my upcoming 10-week sexual self-mastery training for men called the Orgasmic Mastery Course. It starts October 16th, 2025.

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NOTE 2: The free practice I've linked to above combines elements of Qigong, breath work, Yoga, mobility training, Taoist sexual practice, and somatic awareness exercises too. This kind of practice is what I do for my main regular/personal practice. It's not entirely qigong, so I don't call it that. And it's not entirely yoga either...  It is what it is. :)
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CONNECT & LEARN MORE:
Sex Upgraded Podcast
Website
Instagram

#embodimentpractice #embodiment #menshealth 

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This episode is a very personal story from a workshop I attended 6 weeks ago... During the workshop, I had an experience that broke me open in profound ways that have changed my life for the better. *(Important note below)* And I'm definitely still integrating what happened, but at this point I've spent enough time in integration to feel excited to share the story with you.

**IMPORTANT NOTE: What I forgot to mention in the episode was that the experience was so strong for me, I had to spend the rest of that evening back at my AirB&B, going back and forth between laying down on the bed crying with emotional opening/release - and getting up to do intentional movement practice to feel everything fully and integrate. I didn't eat, I didn't distract myself with social media or tech... I just spent the evening & night solo - feeling, integrating and then went to sleep. It felt like the comedown of a profound psychedelic medicine journey... that's the best analogy I can come up with.

If you're someone who's interested in personal transformation, and different ways that can happen, I think you'll really enjoy this episode.

🔴 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube here.

HAVE A QUESTION?
I'm open to any questions about anything I shared in this episode (please ask me in a comment on this video). This work is absolutely fascinating to me... and I'm into discussing it with people who are also interested in the world of somatics & transformation.

EPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:
00:00 Somatics Explained
02:53 The Strozzi institute (Where I'm Studying)
04:39 Somatic Bodywork Explained
06:45 The Story: My Heart-Opening Transformation
23:45 Advanced Somatics Retreat Update (Rescheduled)
27:40 Sex & Heart (My Biggest Challenge & Growth Areas)
30:00 The Potential of Somatics & Movement in Men’s Work

WORK WITH ME:
🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025):
🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September, 2025):
🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge

THE STROZZI INSTITUTE
If you want to check them out, here are the courses I've taken with the Strozzi Institute:
🔸 Embodied Transformation (April 2023)
🔸 Embodied Leadership Pathway (Weekend 1 Only) (September 2024)
🔸 Somatic Bodywork (April 2025)
🔸 Somatics, Trauma & Resilience (June 2025)
The upcoming training I'm taking with Strozzi:
🔸 Somatic Coaching Training (October, 2025)

*NOTE: Sadly I dropped out of the Embodied Leadership Pathway program because hurricane Helene hit my home in Asheville during the first weekend of the training, and the recovery effort was too intense and all-consuming to do the needed coursework. It's a great program, and I'd like to re-enroll in the future when schedule permits!

#somatics #menswork

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What if the reason you keep choosing the wrong partner… is a belief you picked up at five years old? Much of our adult life we're actually acting from unconscious patterns that shape who we’re drawn to, how we show up in relationship, and why many men feel stuck chasing chemistry instead of building conscious connection... THIS is a moment when the boy or the prince within us has to grow up into a man.

🔴 - You can also watch the video interview here on Youtube.

This is a rich episode, and I truly hope you get a lot out of it.

TIMES & TOPICS:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Max's Story of Transformation  
02:47 What Is a Core Wound?  
04:02 Personal Story of a Wound 
07:10 How Childhood Shapes Love  
08:36 Dating from Your Wounds  
10:57 Visualize Your Ideal Partner  
13:46 Why We Choose the Wrong People  
17:16 Chemistry Isn’t Connection  
18:58 Discernment in Dating  
25:23 Own Your Truth & Lead  
27:04 From Prince to King  
34:37 Purpose, Love & Fatherhood  
39:23 Leading Your Family as a Man  
45:12 Intimacy After Kids & Keeping Desire Alive
50:18 Creating Real Chemistry  
56:04 Reclaiming Joy  
01:00:02 Why Men Need In-Person Work  

Thank you Max for taking the time for this chat, and thank YOU for reading this and listening to the episode. If it touched you in some way, or if you got something useful, please let me know - and pass it along to another man who might need this conversation.

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WORK WITH MAX:
🔸 Max's Instagram
🔸 Max's Website

WORK WITH TAYLOR:
🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025): 
🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September, 2025):
🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge


#menswork #menshealth #growthjourney

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🔱 PROGRAM DATES (9-week hybrid online & in-person retreat program):
🔸 Online Monday evenings from 6-8pm, starting August 4th
🔸 Retreat: August 28th-31st - just outside of Asheville, NC, USA.
🔸 Learn more and apply to join here.

You can also watch last year's interview with Thomas and I on Youtube at this link.

🔱 EPISODE TOPICS:
00:00 Intro & Context
02:26 What This Program is Really About
04:59 The Magic of Combining Online & In-Person Work  
10:53 How Patterns Actually Change 
13:46 Thomas & Taylor Share Their Backstories
21:45 Healing with Men (& Perceived Danger of Men)
26:08 Sexual Clarification (What We Will & Won't Do)
28:22 I Have a Busy Life, Can I Still Do This Program? 
32:15 How is this Different from the Orgasmic Mastery Course?
34:35 Can a Man in His 70s Join?  
39:23 Why This Isn't Therapy (But Still Deeply Transformative) 
44:13 The World Needs You 

I'm here if you have any questions.

• Shoot me an email here.
• Or send me a DM on Instagram here.

-Taylor

🔶 UPCOMING ORGASMIC MASTERY COURSE LINKS 🔶

• Live Q&A on October 8th @ 1pm EST
• Orgasmic Mastery Course (Starts October 16th)

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Dave Asprey is controversial figure who says semen retention helped him make hundreds of millions of dollars... and I'm inclined to believe him. It's not a black and white situation though, and I'd like to explore that with you today...

🔴 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube.

In this unique episode, WE are going to listen to an interview between Dave & Caitlin V - together for the first time (about semen retention, sexual energy and money) and I'm going to react to their interview and share my thoughts with you in real time.

TIMES & TOPICS:
0:00 Intro
3:30 The Power of Sex & Sexual Energy Transmutation
9:55 Ejaculation Frequency (How Often Men Should Ejaculate)
11:30 Ejaculation Hangover
14:36 Semen Retention Lifestyle
18:40 Technique to Stop Premature Ejaculation
26:20 Semen Retention & Money
32:20 Your Feedback? (Should I do more videos like these?)

QUESTION FOR YOU:
Do you like this kind of episode? It's a first for me (doing a reaction video), and I enjoyed it a lot - but I wonder - was it useful for you? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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WORK WITH ME:
🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025)
🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September, 2025)
🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025):
🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge

CONNECT WITH CAITLIN :
🔸 Caitlin's Youtube Channel
🔸 Caitlin's New Music-Responsive Sex Toy
🔸 Caitlin's Website

CONNECT WITH DAVE:
🔸 Dave's Website
🔸 Dave's Instagram
🔸 Dave's New Book: Heavily Meditated

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Why are so many men feeling lost when it comes to sex & dating? From porn, performance pressure, social isolation, fear of rejection, lack of good role models, a hyper-sexualized society and the lingering impacts of MeToo - modern men are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are very difficult to navigate - and are rarely talked about...

🔴 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube.

Today I'm joined by Caitlin V (a renowned sexologist and men’s coach) for a deeper look at what’s actually going on beneath the surface.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 Welcome & Intro
6:26 The State of Modern Men (in Sex & Dating)
8:33 Impact of MeToo and Porn on Men’s Intimacy
11:35 Pornhub Searches Reveal a Deeper Longing for Connection
15:19 The Hard Truth About Dating
18:03 What Happens When Women Start Initiating?
20:30 The Fantasy of Dominance: Why Simple Gender Roles Seduce Us
22:54 The Male Confidence Crisis
24:27 Dating as a Life-Transforming Journey
28:13 Better Sex Is a Skill: (Why You SHOULD Practice)
29:04 Where Most Men Get Stuck
32:03 The Truth About Erections & Emotions
34:01 The Antidote to Anxiety in Bed
39:16 Semen Retention & Sexual Discipline
42:03 Can Semen Retention Hurt You? (Research Discussion)
47:04 The Power & Importance of Ejaculation
55:02 Squirting: What's the Deal With This?
01:01:11 Squirting, Shame, and the Trap of Goal-Oriented Sex
01:07:15 Caitlin’s New Music-Responsive Sex Toy: Pleasure Beyond Vibration

CONNECT WITH CAITLIN :
🔸 Caitlin's Youtube Channel
🔸 Caitlin's New Music-Responsive Sex Toy
🔸 Caitlin's Website

WORK WITH TAYLOR:
🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025)
🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September, 2025)
🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025):
🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge

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What if the sexual polarity practices meant to ignite your sex life are actually killing your connection? In today's episode we explore the shadow side of polarity work - and how you can move beyond it to build incredible charge in your relationship.

🔴 - You can also watch this episode in Youtube.

You'll hear about how Londin and her partner almost ruined their relationship by practicing masculine/feminine polarity... and you'll hear how they bring polarity in now - in new and healthy ways that help their relationship and sex lives truly thrive.

Also - if you're a man who likes women - we dive into what you can realistically expect from a women in conscious relationship, and why sacred sex starts with structure. It's a great episode, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy it. If you do, please share it with a friend. Let's spread the good word of relational intentionality! :)

-Taylor

WORK WITH LONDIN :
🔸 Londin's Website
🔸 Londin's Next In-Person Couples Workshop
🔸 Londin's Instagram

WORK WITH TAYLOR:
🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course
🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025)
🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025):
🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge

EPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:
00:00 Welcome to the Sex Upgraded Podcast!  
01:40 Londin Winters' Background  
06:37 The Dangers of Polarity Work  
14:32 Alpha/Omega VS Masculine/Feminine Polaritry
16:36 The Woman’s Role: Leading With Love & Color
25:49 How to Become a Woman Worthy of Sexual Worship
31:24 Sex as a Living Prayer  
36:15 Energetic Agility for Women
39:38 Why Scheduled Intimacy Unlocks Deeper Trust 
51:55 EXERCISE: The Seer and Feeler Dynamic That Melts Walls
56:50 Why Men Shut Down Emotionally—and What Helps 
1:02:19 Why Women Don’t Trust "Providing Alone"
1:06:22 EXERCISE: The "I Want" Practice That Revives Erotic Fire
1:10:04 Reclaiming Desire & Consent After #MeToo 
1:14:12 Embodied Transmission VS Online Learning

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In this episode: ✅ Why embodiment is the real key to sexual mastery, deep love, and trustworthy leadership. There's a reason most men aren't having the sex, impact, or depth of connection they truly want in life — and it's probably not what you think.

In this episode with John Wineland, we'll explore something far more powerful than any mainstream sex technique — something that's usually missing from most men’s lives: embodiment.

🔴🎥 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube.

WE EXPLORE:
✅ Why embodiment is the real key to sexual mastery, deep love, and trustworthy leadership
✅ How most men unconsciously sabotage their efforts at this
✅ The link between your nervous system's capacity and your ability to hold real power (emotional, sexual, and energetic)
✅ How to powerfully lead as a man — in life, in sex, and in service to the world (embodied leadership)
✅ Why in-person men's groups can be so transformational

Let's get into it!

-Taylor

WORK WITH JOHN :
🔸 John's Podcast
🔸 John's Teacher Training
🔸 John's Instagram

WORK WITH TAYLOR:
🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course
🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025)
🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025):
🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge


EPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:
00:00 Introduction 
02:00 What Is Embodiment?
08:36 Sticking Points for Men in Embodiment
15:33 The Deeper Mission: Love
17:20 The Transformational Power of Group Men’s Work
21:51 Embodiment vs. Strategy and Physiological Transformation
28:05 Polarity and Sacred Intimacy Explained
33:33 Intimacy as a Missing Ingredient in Modern Life
37:11 Should You Do Polarity Work, Therapy, or Workshops?
39:07 Relationships as a Conscious Choice and Required Skills
44:36 Childhood Wounds and Relationship Dynamics
50:09 The Power of an Open Heart in Masculinity
52:46 Bringing the Heart into Sex
55:57 Energetic Penetration Explained
59:29 Final Reflections and Overview of John’s Programs

#menswork #embodiedleadership #leadershipdevelopment

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Most men don’t realize what porn is actually costing them… until it’s already showing up in their sex life, motivation, or relationships. *(And, you're not alone, I struggled with this too). I highly recommend listening if you've EVER questioned your use of or relationship with porn...

🔴 🎥 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube here.

In today's episode, Jeremy (who is a full time Porn Addiction Recovery Coach for men) and I dive into:

✅ - How watching porn (even when it seems “normal”) can quietly drain your vitality, confidence, sexual performance and your connection to what really matters... 

✅ - How to help you identify whether or not you have a problematic and/or addictive relationship with porn...

✅ - What to do about it - how to stop watching porn (if you want to)

✅ - How to create a healthy and thriving life & sex life without porn

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You'll hear personal stories from both of us... (we were both addicted), you'll get new ways to think about sex and arousal, and you'll get practical tools you can start using today - to transform any behavior you want INTO a healthy choice that supports the life you want to live.

To be very clear: this conversation is NOT going to shame you or guilt trip you - it's here to help us men navigate one of the most alluring and destructive forces on the planet (porn). For that, we need awareness, compassion, discernment and strength.

Thanks for being here. Let's get into it!

-Taylor

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WORK WITH JEREMY :
🔸 Unhooked Academy (90-Day Porn Reboot)
🔸 Youtube
🔸 Instagram

WORK WITH TAYLOR:
🔸 Orgasmic Mastery Course (September 2025)
🔸 Liberate Your Lifeforce Retreat (August, 2025)
🔸 Advanced Somatics & Leadership Training for Men (October, 2025)
🔸 FREE 7-Day Semen Retention Challenge

EPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:

00:00 Welcome to the Sex Upgraded Podcast
01:12 Jeremy’s Story: From Porn Addiction to Mindful Manhood  
03:39 How Porn Warps Sex, Intimacy & Motivation  
07:27 Waking Up: Recognizing the Addiction Pattern  
11:27 Lust vs. Desire: One Drains You, One Fuels You  
14:58 The Subtle Costs of Porn You’re Not Noticing  
24:33 Why Willpower Alone Doesn’t Work  
28:49 Addiction is a Coping Mechanism, Not a Moral Failing  
33:30 Build Strength Through Mindfulness & Equanimity  
39:30 Jeremy’s Meditation Practice That Changed Everything  
47:02 A Simple, Daily Mindfulness Practice for Recovery  
53:47 The Porn Test: Are you Addicted?
59:57 Porn, Objectification & Reclaiming Conscious Eros  
1:06:01 Why Men Need Brotherhood (Now More Than Ever)  
1:12:30 The Antidote to Numbness is... Connection
1:17:57 Final Reflections & Resources to Go Deeper  

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