The Sensuality Empowerment Show

This interview is so timely, especially as most of us in Australia/NZ are in lockdown and the impact of these lockdowns are having on our mental health, bringing about a sense of fear and anxiety around the globe.

Today’s guest doesn’t need much of an introduction as I am sure most of you will remember Seb as one of the favourite contestants from the Australian TV reality show - Married at First Sight, AKA MAFS. For those who are not familiar with MAFS, its a show following couples in this crazy experiment as they meet for the first time on their wedding day. This episode is not focusing on Seb’s experience with MAFS or relationships, but rather discussing a topic that we are both incredibly passionate and vocal about, that topic being Mental Health Awareness. I have been following Seb’s journey for over a year and what inspired me to reach out, was how raw, honest and open he is with his own personal obstacles and set backs, which has allowed the public to witness him in his vulnerability, which is not an easy thing for a man. 

We cover a lot in this episode. Seb talks openly of his low points in life,  his fears and anxieties. He shares that he spent most of his life living in his head, which caused him to suffer self worth issues. Seb talks about his self care tips and resources, which helps him manage his anxiety, CBD oil being a contributor to managing this so he's a huge advocate CBD oil.  One of his key resources, is a mindfulness and fitness program he has created, to nurture people on their journey to wellness - this is so good!

Whether you are challenged in your relationship, struggling with self worth issues or feeling depressed or anxious, this episode is a beautiful reminder that connection - whether its connecting with people OR back to yourself with movement and fitness, is a great resource to reconnect back to self love. 

You can connect with Seb at:
https://www.sebastianguilhaus.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/seb.guilhaus/

Here are several organisations that provide support and education for people with mental illness and their families and carers throughout Australia.

Some of the main groups are listed below.

Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.

Blue Knot Foundation Helpline is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Call 1300 657 380, Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pm AEST or via email [email protected].

Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides information, counselling and treatment referral for people with eating disorders, and body image and related issues. Call 1800 33 4673, 8am-midnight AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.

Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online.

MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat.

MindSpot is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34.

It was such a pleasure to connect with today’s guest, Freya. She came highly recommended by one of my dear friends Jenna, another great recommendation - thank you!

This episode is one for anyone who would like to regain trust in their body or understand how to create safety and healthy boundaries plus so much more! I also get pretty personal on this episode, sharing my own emotional trauma that I experienced in my past relationship as well as my childhood trauma and what helped me come into self love and compassion.

Freya is a trauma informed Coach and is incredibly passionate about human freedom and working with women so they can be trauma informed and live life feeling empowered, sexier and experience pleasure.  Going from being so open and connected to the magic of life to freeze and closing down was devastating but Freya shares very openly about her trauma journey and how this led her to being of service.

You are going to love this interview. I resonated so much to what Freya shares, especially speaking about people chasing these peak state experiences. How common for people to seek high explosive state experiences then totally crash afterwards and how this is being glamorised in the spiritual community and transformational world  - this is so good! Freya talks about the different traumas one can hold - this is so good!  Freya offers great tools and resources that will help you support your nervous system.

Pleasure After Trauma, a 10 week online course for women who are looking to regain pleasure, power and openness. She talks about what this course will address, especially understanding why you may freeze, shut down or become numb and how you can open again  with a lot of trust and safety. Its about pleasure, self worth, boundaries, forgiveness and self trust. 

You can connect with Freya at:
https://www.fiercemystic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/freyavajra/

Pleasure After Trauma:
https://www.fiercemystic.com/event/pleasure-after-trauma/

This episode is  worth the wait folks!

I am really excited to bring you Jaguar, a man that came highly recommended to me and after this interview, you will understand why. This conversation is a reminder that everything exists within, if only we get out of our way. The body is the subconscious mind and Jag frees people from the tight constraints causing suffering, bringing the unconscious into conscious so we can create space and freedom within.

Jag is a man who helps and supports people who are suffering trauma, particularly sexual trauma. He helps people identify their core trauma/s and break the patterns that hold them back, by dissolving the energy which has been trapped. He helps people to love themselves by removing whats in their way - the self doubt, self hatred and victimisation so people can realise the true essence of what they are, which is LOVE and love is acceptance.

After retreating into what was a deep path of soul searching, Jaguar decided to change his environment and moved to a farm in the mountains in New Zealand. During this time he decided to take a new path and explore becoming a therapist to help people work through the very thing he had walked himself. Jag discovered  at the root core of everything that guided his repetitive patterns, his behaviours, sabotage, a deep lack of fulfilment, and everything that was keeping him stuck, was a core wounding of emotional trauma. 

Jag keeps things very reals and offers some great insights, advice and understanding of physics and vibration especially around the experiences we keep attracting again and again until we break the pattern AND how we you can do this. Taking full responsibilities for your feelings you become powerful in every situation. So many great tools he uses to address trauma and release trapped emotions and energy, which he shares in this interview. 

Powerful interview with this beautiful man.

You can connect with Jag at:
www.instagram.com/purejaguar/
www.jaguarheart.co

For further information about working with, you can connect with me at:
[email protected]
www.instagram.com/sharon.hoffman_sensuality/

I am really excited to introduce my friend Tash, also known as Dr Tharshini. Tash is a traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, a Global Energetic Specialist, Womb Medicine Teacher and the founder of Fertile Seeds of Life.  

In this interview, Tash openly shares how she lived life feeling unworthy and disempowered because of her sexual abuse and trauma. However, through her own womb healing journey and spiritual awakening, she stepped into her feminine power to help others feel empowered and has healed many women with their suffering.  During her spiritual awakening, she was downloaded the gift of seeing light codes and DNA activation - this is so fascinating. 

Tash has a deep passion in educating women and teens, on the knowledge of the womb, through the menstrual cycle. Her love in this field to support our young girls, has now led her to work with an orphanage, creating a 6-month program to teach our young girls about womanhood, this is amazing. Why her 6 week Womb Wisdom and Menstrual Cycle Masterclass program is a gift for women of all ages, helping women to bridge western, eastern and energy medicine together.

I adore this woman and I am so grateful for her passion for life and being the divine channel of love, for the creation of a new awakened and healthy generation of children.

To connect with Tash:
 https://www.fertileseedsoflife.com.au
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/dr_tharshini/
https://www.facebook.com/drtharshini/

Today’s guest is the vibrant and inspiring Emma Goldie, who I was introduced to last year. Emma is a Meditation, Mindset and Lifestyle Mentor, working with busy professionals to reset, restore, activate and become aligned to their soul purpose through polarity balancing, meditation and lifestyle navigation. Emma’s mission is to help people navigate the easiest path toward harmony and alignment, without having to change everything, meditate for hours a day or throw relationships off balance. 

Emma talks about her 5 day reset mindset exploration series, where you will discover bio hacks to overcome interrupting mental and emotional patterns. She teaches people simple meditation hacks and techniques so they can life life in flow state in only 10 minutes each day. The 5 day reset mindset teaches you to make peace with the past and release blame of self and others and stepping into a new space with clarity. Connecting with yourself and life with conviction and courage! 

Emma talks about energy, something I am personally working with at the moment. How important it is to get the energy moving before you meditation and why this is effective and how you can do this. 

We both share some personal stories about our spiritual journey, the suffering and feeling of loneliness one can feel when you go on this path. How things can manifest in your body if you are not listening to the clear messages or signs to step onto your path of purpose or if you are out of alignment. 

This is where Emma comes into play as your lifestyle mentor or coach.  She supports you to clear the way and set your mind free!

You can connect with Emma at:
https://emmagoldie.com
https://www.facebook.com/emma.goldie.77
https://www.instagram.com/emmagoldiecoach/

If you are curious and fascinated by the intrinsic beauty of Shibari, then you are going to love this interview with my dear friends, Avalon & Jenna. 

Shibari, also referred to as Japanese Rope Bondage, is a unique, intimate & sensual art form that originated in Japan. It was originally developed as a form of capture, torture or presentation of prisoners by the Samurai but it has developed over time into a seductive and sensual rope craft. Shibari is about the intimate connection with the rigger and receiver - which Avalon explains in our conversation.

Seduced by the sensual skill and artistic expression of Shibari, Avalon has developed his own distinctive style of tying and he gets to share this on stage, with his beautiful partner, Jenna. When you see these two performing, they take you on a magical journey and you witness the art of surrendering.

Shibari literally translates to “to tie” or “to bind,” and it involved trying intricate and beautiful knots and patterns used to restrain and give sensation to the body. 

In this interview, Avalon & Jenna cover all the curiosity or misconceptions associated with Shibari. Avalon talks through the history, why people are drawn to this Japanese rope bondage and the importance of trust in your rigger and the power of surrendering to rope.

Avalon & Jenna are all about spreading their rope love within the community by holding events, workshops and one-one sessions.  Jenna talks about her latest project that is about to be launched. 

You can connect with Avalon & Jenna at:
www.instagram.com/123avalon/
ww.instagram.com/switched_jenna_/
www.facebook.com/123avalon

Todays guest is the beautiful Chad Charles. I had the pleasure of working with Chad a few months ago. He held a sacred online breath-work session, after I had undertaken a deep journey with 5-MeO-DMT, also referred to as Toad or Buffo. This style of medicine is being touted as a healing modality for people who suffer trauma, depression or PTSD. I read somewhere that 5-MeO-DMT profoundly changed Mike Tyson’s life and he's never been the same. I can relate to this as my journey with this medicine has impacted me so much that I was able to heal a lot of past trauma and anxiety issues. 

Chad talks so eloquently of the curiosity that people have with 5-MeO-DMT and why its so effective and different to plant medicine. He brings so much into light and shares why people are gravitating towards this medicine but warning people to be more discerning, ensuring they do their research and inform themselves with the practitioners who offer this medicine. 

Chad immerses himself in the world of therapy, whether its psychedelic and somatic or neo-shamanism. He leans into non-dual teachings, transpersonal psychology, body-based therapeutic approaches, and mindfulness practices to bring about a holistic approach to the body and the mind. He leads people to trust in the wisdom of their breath or body so that can surrender into what is, whether is erotic body work or a breah-work session. 

This interview is a goodie, so many great nuggets and insights that will no doubt have you wanting to explore more deeply the power of breath-work & 5-MeO-DMT.

You can connect with Chad at:

www.chadcharles.net/home/
(password for pages = joy)

www.instagram.com/chad.charles.breathwork/

Info on 5-MeO-DMT:
www.theconclave.info/

Today I get to introduce one of my sponsors - Passionfruits. I refer Passionfruits as a one stop pleasure shop. From their elegant lingerie to the kink or bondage merchandise, sex toys and various pleasure workshops - you will soon understand why Passionfruits is not just your average sex shop. The sensuality boutique offers a luxurious range of products to enhance sexuality within a beautiful and positive environment.

Michelle Temminghoff, the gorgeous founder of Passionfruits talks about the history of her business and why she is so passionate to ensure her customers get to experience and explore pleasure with a capital P. She created a store leaving people feeling delicious, inspired and confident within themselves. 

Michelle also holds events and has people delivering workshops such as the ‘dominatrix’ workshop and there is also a new offering - Virtual Passionfruit Parties, where you can learn all about their favourite products and get all their top tips. Each party lasts for 90 minutes. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about adding to and improving your sexual game - this is brilliant.

Michelle is offering 10% of any purchase online - using the code ‘SHARON’.

https://www.passionfruitshop.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/passionfruitshop/

How can couples come out of an intimacy rut and bring the sexy back??

A lot of couples are struggling with intimacy during lockdown OR if you are in a long term relationship, you may feel stagnant or disconnected with one another. 

Today’s guest is with the very sensual Elisa. Elisa is a sacred sexual shamanic and sexual practitioner who is devoted and passionate in helping men, women and couples to feel more confident in their sexuality and expand their pleasure potential. This is such a delicious and beautiful conversation that will inspire couples to get curious, out of their comfort zone and help you connect on a more soulful level with one another. 

We cover a lot in this conversation. Elisa offers so many effective and simple ways that will help you to connect to your body, pleasure and each other in a new & exciting way. She shares how to bring the spontaneity back into your relationship. What do men desire from their partner AND what women desire from their man? This is such a goodie - so insightful! 

• Why are couples unhappy in the bedroom
• How do you keep the passion alive in long term relationships
• Great tools and tips to help couples to reconnect & feel more pleasure
• Tips to feel safe
• The concept of polarity
• How to explore soulful sex
• How can men drop the performance expectations
• How to being more spark and magic into your intimacy
• How can women empower themselves by speaking their desire 
• How to empower and keep yourself juicy!
• How to seduce your partner
• Keep your sexuality active - know your body

You are going to love Elisa and all her words of wisdom and tips she offers.
You can connect with her at:

https://elisacaro.com
https://www.instagram.com/elisa__caro/

This is a powerful conversation that will no doubt have you rethink the term ‘toxic masculinity’ or the meaning of a 'real man'. I have been following Tyran's work for a while and he recently grabbed my attention with a few controversial posts that resonated with me SO of course I had to get him on the show. 

Tyran is many things but to me, he is a man who is shameless in his authentic expression. He is sexy, passionate, raw, honest, triggering, vulnerable, strong and penetrates life with his energy. You won't find him hiding in the shadows, he is quite the opposite. He stands out and up for what he believes in. Tyran is not afraid to use his voice and speaking his truth is very much a big part of his personality - as you will find out in this very raw and honest conversation.  

Tryan’s journey is to understand the truth of himself - dissolving many layers of his identity of what a man is. You will find out why he gets so worked up and annoyed with the term toxic masculinity or awakened man - this was a big take away for me! 

We cover the controversial posts he shared on social media and he clarifies what he really meant by ‘men get raped too’. Why are most men boys in the bedroom?? This is juicy and Tyran talks of how boys are not initiated or educated to healthy sexuality,  instead turning to porn, which is desensitising them. We cover so much in this conversation -boundaries, consent, shame blaming, self love practices, healthy sexuality,  plant medicine and why people should invests in a coach or a mentor.

A big part of the journey OR the work is about reconnecting to your sexual expression and heart. Let go and surrender to how you can penetrate life with your sexual energy - your life force. 

You can connect with Tyran at:
https://www.tyranmowbray.com
https://www.instagram.com/tyran.mowbray/