Do you identify as a slut? Or do you feel repulsed or turned off by the word? 
If you're ready to  embody the sacred slut and harness your sexuality as a form of healing, I’ve got an edgy + intelligent conversation for you. Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred Sex, Inner Witch, Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your Magick, as well as the essay series "Diary of A Sacred Slut." 
In this episode you’ll hear:

 Gabriela’s journey of embracing the world of Sex Magick, BDSM + Kink
 Merging the sacred and the profane
  Using BDSM in ritual space -- Solo practices + Exploration
  Spiritual practices of the occult + Witchcraft
  What role do archetypes play in sex? Or healing? Why studying images of mythical characters or goddesses can be helpful for us
  The history of the Witches + the Sluts
  Somatic psychology, EMDR + “Resourcing”
  “Slut” - A controversy in our society + the arguments behind it
  Gabriela’s process of stepping into her sacred slut era
  “Perverting” + “kinking” different areas of our life
  What is shadow work + how can one begin that daily process?
  Sex + kink as an outlet for the healing journey
  Rape culture + advice for those wanting to express their sexual autonomy

THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred Sex, Inner Witch, Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your Magick, as well as the essay series "Diary of A Sacred Slut". She is the Priestess of Kink Coven, a monthly full moon ritual play party for the protection and prosperity of sex workers. Gabriela is an angelic succubus and resides in the city of Angels.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2172952/gabriela-herstik
https://twitter.com/gabyherstik
https://www.instagram.com/gabyherstik/
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
Sex Love Psychedelics Course: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/SexLovePsychedelics
Vetting your psychedelic guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
Sex + Psychedelic Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q9FDNM2

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133: Sluts, BDSM as Ritual, + Merging the Sacred + Profanity with Gabriela Herstik

We’ve done some revamping over here on the podcast transforming Eat Play Sex into Sex Love Psychedelics. 
Sex Love Psychedelics with Dr Cat Meyer will stimulate + titilate your brain with all of the psycho-sexual conversations + guest experts to answer your curiosities on sex, love, and the psyche. Whether we are analyzing the complexities of love, giving tips on energetic orgasms, or getting off on the latest research in psychedelics, it’s going to be a very WILD + expansive experience for us all. 
Check it out + be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a beat.

Sexuality

Health

Health & Fitness

Clinical pharmacologist, Stephanie Karzon Abrams joins me to share how ketamine can support our hormonal health. Stephanie walks us through the science + research behind why these compounds and psychedelics can help us towards finding balance when our hormones get out of whack. We dive into treating conditions such as PMDD, menopause symptoms, and the hormonal disturbances caused by autoimmune diseases.
In this episode:
[01:48] Intro
[02:28] Psychedelics' Dance with Hormones and Libido
[09:46] Psilocybin and its Potential for Women's Cycles
[14:39] Ketamine: A New Hope for Hormone Disorders
[29:15] Legal Plant Medicines for Intimacy and Connection
[36:36] Microdosing for Creativity, Mood, and Relationships
[41:45] Ibogaine Therapy's Promise for Traumatic Brain Injuries


THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST
Stephanie is a clinical pharmacologist, community maker, and entrepreneur in the psychedelic space. Through her consultancy, Beyond the Bench, she provides comprehensive guidance and expert advice, offers open-access education, conducts research, and supports initiatives seeking to make a positive impact, in order to redefine the landscape of healthcare and support access to psychedelics and plant medicines. 


LINKS
Article about TBI in relationships: https://www.beyondthebench.life/eleusinian-echoes/relationships-after-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi
Exhale: Femme Ketamine Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale



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161: Psychedelics for Hormone Health, Sensuality, + Traumatic Brain Injuries with Stephanie Karzon Abrams

Psychedelics + ketamine therapies are powerful ways to support the opening of the mind. But is there a thing such as being TOO OPEN? 
Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He joins me to share how to live with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.
In this episode, you’ll hear:

 The impact of cancel culture on our cultural mindset and resilience
 The key differences between experiencing life with a closed vs. open mindset
  How digital distractions affect openness in relationships and intimacy
  Strategies for cultivating intentional relationships
  Nate’s personal journey towards embracing openness and writing his book, "Open"
  Understand the closed state by spending three days binging on screens and political outrage
  Fostering openness in romantic partnerships and understanding its significance
  Personality traits of openness and closeness according to the BIG FIVE inventory
  Scientific research of how personality traits can shift over time
  Insights from a skeptic's two-year journey in psychedelic-assisted therapy
  The varying experiences and effects of ketamine therapy
  Ketamine's antidepressant properties and its impact on neural plasticity
  Utilizing open awareness meditation for integrating psychedelic experiences
  Exploring the "80/80 marriage" concept for strengthening relationships
  Understanding the dynamics of the "sexual great depression" and vulnerability
  Patterns of trying to regulate our partner through sex
  Techniques for skillfully closing and upholding healthy boundaries



THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He is the author of the new book OPEN: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. Nate is also the coauthor of the New York Times Editors’ Choice The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage and the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing. Nate cofounded the mindfulness training company Life Cross Training and holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.


MORE LINKS
Exhale Femme Retreat: 
⁠⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale⁠

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160: Digital Distractions Impacting Sex + Love and the Power of Ketamine Therapy with Nate Klemp

Craving erotic stories and audio POV boyfriends who will tell you what a good girl you’ve been? Dipsea is a people-powered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content.
Co-founder of Dipsea, Gina Gutierrez joins me to share about their work. 
In this episode, you’ll hear:

 The evolution of the erotic audio industry and Gina's journey of co-founding Dipsea

 Popular themes within erotic fantasies

  Establishing emotional bonds with characters

  The creative process behind crafting erotic narratives and insights into production

  The impact of unrealistic expectations perpetuated by erotic content on real-life relationships

  Common “ick” factors that hinder reader engagement + building tension in storytelling

  The real-life effects of erotic fantasy on dating, relationships, and sexuality

  Embracing consent as a desirable element of sex

  Assessing the ethicality of porn or audio erotica

  Distinguishing Dipsea's storytelling approach amongst others in the industry

  Exploring hedonism as a positive and empowering facet of women's sexual liberation

  Envisioning the future of women's sexuality and the roles of platforms like Dipsea and AI technology

  The influence of sexual expression amid the pandemic




THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Meet Gina Gutierrez, an empathy-driven entrepreneur with her sights set on reimagining and prioritizing female pleasure. As the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Dipsea, a people-powered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content, she’s passionate about demonstrating why sexual wellness is essential, and how storytelling and imagination are powerful tools that can help women unlock liberating connections with their bodies. Armed with a psychology degree from Duke and a desire to break the stigma that fantasy should be stifled, she’s ready to help women everywhere tap into their sexual powers. 


MORE LINKS
Exhale Femme Retreat: 
⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Free 30 Day Trial to Dipsea
https://www.dipseastories.com/SEXLOVEYOGA 

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159: Ethical Porn, Hedonism as Healthy, + AI or Audio Boyfriends with Gina Gutierrez with Dipsea

Dr Ido Cohen is here with me today to talk about the power of integration, why people struggle with it, and what golden nuggets you can extract. So you can support yourself with actual lasting change. 
In this episode, you’ll hear:

 The various expressions of eros energy and the role of sensuality

 Integration: An ongoing process to create long term sustainable change

  Psychedelic integration using archetypes and the collective unconscious 

  Why we project archetypal and shadow traits in relationships

  The personal vs collective archetypal energies + indigenous learnings

  Holding the tension of opposites within the psychedelic experience

  The power of self regulation and holding your own container 

  Bypassing with psychedelics - Ensuring you’re available for real transformation

  The grief that comes from positive change + transformation 

  Tantric perspective of processing grief on a somatic level

  How archetypes evolve in unexpected ways 

  Neurotic suffering versus authentic suffering

  Village model of learning, psychedelic journeys and storytelling

  Facilitator abuse and misuse 




THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST
Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D – serves individuals, couples and groups in San Francisco. He received his Psy.D from the California Institute of integral studies and trained at the Jung Institute In San Francisco. He works with a diverse range of challenges childhood trauma, inner critic, relational issues, lack of fulfillment, psychospiritual growth as well as psychedelic integration and preparation sessions with individuals and groups. His doctoral study researched the integration process of Ayahuasca ceremonies, while applying Jungian psychology to better understand how to support individuals in their process of change and transformation.
﻿He is the founder of “The Integration Circle” and facilitates workshops on the different dimensions of integration and the intersection of mental health, spiritual health and the entheogenic experience. Ido believes that the intersection of our psychological, emotional, somatic and spiritual dimensions can develop our relationships with our inner and outer worlds and create the changes we want to see in our life. Ido is passionate in supporting individuals to create long term, sustainable change leading to vibrant, authentic, expressive and love filled lives.


MORE LINKS
Vetting Your Practitioners: ⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide⁠
Exhale Femme Retreat: 
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

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158: Psychedelic Eros, Archetypes, + the Seduction of Intellectualization over Integration with Dr Ido Cohen

World renowned meditation teacher, Emily Fletcher joins me to explore how to create a life from the seat of pleasure + desire.
Emily is the podcast host of the Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? https://link.chtbl.com/whythis, the founder of Ziva,  bestselling author, + alchemical teacher teaching her practice the Sacred Secret.


In this episode, you’ll hear:

 Manifestation Rituals and the Complexities of Emotional Experience

 Creating Safe Spaces for Authentic Expression and Emotional Alchemy

 Balancing Masculine Energy and Nurturing Inner Growth

 The Growth Edges that come with Publicly Owning your Pleasure

  Integrating Sexuality into Branding: Understanding Audience Dynamics

  Making Esoteric Concepts Accessible: Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Understanding

  Effective Manifestation Practices and Overcoming Common Obstacles

  Understanding the Influence of Consciousness on Manifestation

  Exploring Pleasure Science: Nervous System Health and Well-being



  Manifesting Through Orgasmic States of Consciousness

  Navigating Skepticism and Misconceptions Surrounding Manifestation
Ancient Fertility Rituals

  Confronting Judgment and Stigma: The Intersection of Spirituality and Experience

  Exploring AI Influence and its Connection to Natural Networks




THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva and host of the “Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?” podcast. She’s an international speaker whose superpower is making esoteric tools accessible to a mainstream audience, teaching over 50k people meditation and manifesting.
Emily has spent the past three years creating Sacred Secret, a new movement informed by ancient wisdom and modern science to help you get exactly what you want in life, all by harnessing Embodied Manifesting tools and Emotional Alchemy.
Free masterclass on the science of Ziva Meditation: ⁠https://zivameditation.com/podcast⁠
Follow Ziva on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/zivameditation⁠
Follow Emily Fletcher on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/emilystellafletcher⁠


MORE LINKS
Emily Fletcher's Podcast: 
https://link.chtbl.com/whythis


Femme Ketamine Retreat: 
⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale⁠


Vetting Your Practitioners: ⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide

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133: Sluts, BDSM as Ritual, + Merging the Sacred + Profanity with Gabriela Herstik

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