How does trauma bonding affect your relationships? In this week’s episode, Sophie dives into a profound conversation with Dr. Nima Rahmany, a teacher and renowned speaker who talks about relationship dynamics and how people can heal from their trauma bonds. In this conversation, Dr. Nima shares his personal journey of healing from trauma and how it inspired him to help others in theirs. He dives deeper into the concept of trauma bonds, how they can manifest in different ways, and how healing from trauma bonds requires deep introspection and self-awareness. You will also hear about ways on how it’s possible for you to find secure love. Listen in! 00:48 - Dr. Nima’s background and his healing journey 05:41 - Understanding trauma bonds 14:56 - Sophie’s personal healing story and insights 17:08 - What it takes to break trauma bonds 25:00 - How to navigate relationship triggers 44:40 - Understanding the need for love in relationships 46:09 - What’s possible for your relationships when you commit to healing Dr. Nima Rahmany dreamt of going beyond the four walls of his chiropractic practice to teach people about how to become their own medicine in 2013. After a long 5+ year climb to finally break free from a trauma bond, Dr. Nima retired from his chiropractic career to speak and teach people who are stuck in “Should I Stay or Go?” relationship dynamics; how to heal the root cause of their trauma bonds and create what he considers to be the “Holy Grail of human existence” — secure relationships in the family home, as he is a Husband to Diana and father to his son, Dominic. He teaches this through his content on social media and keynote talks, as well as his online community in the #Cyclebreakers Academy. You can learn more about his programs, workshops, and speaking events on healing from trauma bonds on Instagram @drnima, or on the web at www.drnima.com For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on Instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this week’s episode, Sophie is joined by Andrew & Dawn, a married 24/7 Dominant/submissive couple. There are so many misconceptions around this topic so in this conversation, they are going to share the depth, love and devotion that is possible when incorporating Dominant/submissive power dynamics into a loving relationship. You will also hear the reasons why this works for them, and why it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Listen in! 1:40 How Andrew & Dawn met and how they got into what they are doing today 4:05 What is a Dominant/submissive relationship and real-life examples 10:30 What made Dawn feel good about incorporating Dominant/submissive power dynamics into their relationship 16:15 Common misconceptions with Dom/sub relationship 21:15 D/s during a disagreement 23:45 How Andrew got into this work and interest in this work 27:15 Masculine/feminine energy in their relationship 33:16 Blocks that can show up in this D/s relationship 41:30 Dominant as God in a human form 56:00  Wearing a collar in public 1:01:00 What it really means to be in a D/s relationship Andrew & Dawn are a married 24/7 Dominant/submissive couple. Together, they work to support individuals and couples in their integration of D/s as a healthy, loving way of relating. Through their deep connection, they have developed a powerful understanding of the intersection of D/s, masculine/feminine polarity, and divine union, and they make a practice of teaching and sharing from their authentic lived experience.  You can learn more about their potent mentorship and offerings for men, women, and couples on Instagram @_InfiniteDevotion, or on the web at infinitedevotion.com. For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this podcast episode, sexual healer Federico opens up about his unique work that he has been doing for more than 2 decades now. In this conversation with Sophie, they will talk about various topics: intimacy, sex, pleasure and much more! 3:25 Who is Frederico, his background and what is it that he does 4:05 Reason why now he is ready to share more about his work 13:05 Types of clients he works with and who search for his work 24:30 How his work transform relationships of his clients and why it should be normalised in today's society 26:15 His story and how and when he started with his work 30:15 Women’s pleasure can nourish men  38:30 How to be a better listener in your relationship 44:00 Sex drive in women vs. men 49:20 His view on men expressing their love only through sex 57:30 His exploration with working with men Federico is a sexual healer who spent over 2 decades in service of women. He works with both individuals and couples, and currently focuses on introducing husbands to the Secret Realm of their Wife's Sexuality. If you want to work with Federico, you can send a request to info@massage-her.co.uk For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Igor Vasilevitsky who is a a spiritual maturity mentor, writer and speaker, and focuses a lot of his work on sacred intimacy and relationship. In this episode they will cover both of these topics but also talk about polarity, masculine energy, father & mother wound and much more. Listen in! 5:00 Who is Igor Vasilevitsky, what he does and his field of expertise 4:52 Biggest misconceptions about polarity in our society 10:06 What is gaslighting and how it looks like in real life 13:26 The stigma surrounding men and vulnerability 21:21 What is spiritual bypassing and how it is used in a relationship 25:15 Masculinity: A feminist's perspective 29:59 Letting go of the shame of who we really are 32:26 Father and mother wound in men how it translates into a relationship 40:15 Archetypes of sacred relationships 45:30 Quote: “The woman that loses herself in a relationship is not held firmly and safely enough by a man.” 50:52 More about his work and his offerings Igor is a psychotherapist, a spiritual maturity mentor, writer and speaker, and focuses a lot of his work on sacred intimacy and relationship.    You can find out more on:   https://www.instagram.com/igor_healing/  https://www.facebook.com/igor.vasilevitsky or contact Igor directly on  Igor@holisticlifecounselling.com.au   For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this week episode, Sophie interviews a trauma healer, period whisperer and embodiment coach, Monica Yates and they talk about the difference between being a lover vs a mother in a relationship. 3:00 Who is Monica Yates, what it is that she does and how she got to where she is today 5:06 The biggest pain the feminine has toward masculine 9:05 How women emasculate their men without even realizing it 17:15 Difference between entitlement vs letting men to lead 23:05 What it's really like to make more money than your partner 29:15 Signs and how to stop mothering in a relationship 43:00 Codependency and the difference between caretaking and caregiving Monica is a trauma healer, period whisperer and embodiment coach. She's a double Sagittarius and a rising Gemini, an enneagram 8 and a generator. Monica helps women get into their magnetic as fuck feminine energy, and men feel ecstasy and intimacy. Monica’s work is commonly described as ‘unlike anything else’ and ‘indescribable.’ Over the years, Monica has become an expert in helping women step out of their masculine amour, tap into their core feminine desires and live a life in alignment. Through the use of trauma healing, inner child healing, womb clearing, womb activation, subconscious reprogramming, embodiment, somatic work and a shit ton of other modalities, she has helped thousands of women heal their cycle, reconnect with their period, break their trauma cycles and no longer be triggered by their past. You can learn more about Monica here: monicayates.com.au For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this podcast, certified coach, and facilitator of men’s work, breath work, plant medicine and sacred intimacy, Nic Warner talks about the importance of finding your life purpose in order to unlock your best life and also other topics like healing your father’s wounds, toxic masculinity and more. 3:00 Who is Nic Warner and his story of how he got to where he is today 9:05 How to know if you are living your life or the one society wants you to live 11:45 What to do if you've lost your sense of purpose 15:05 How to heal from a 'father wound' 19:45 Heal your wounds and find your true self 23:45 His thoughts about the recent supreme court ruling event 28:00 The real problem with toxic masculinity is that it assumes there is only one way of being a man 34:05 Women’s expectation for a man to ejaculate 41:10 His journey with porn addiction recovery 47:10 Finding your purpose in life Nic is an architect of transformative experiences. A certified coach, and facilitator of men’s work, breath work, plant medicine and sacred intimacy. After discovering he didn’t fit society’s version of the dream life, he gave up his architect career and marriage to create his own. For three years he traveled the world, learning in jungles, darkness, ashrams and silence. Nic spent the past 6 years helping guide and hold space for those willing to step into their own darkness. To release, heal, integrate, and reconnect with their deepest truth. You can find his work here:  www.instagram.com/nicwarner www.nicwarner.com For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this podcast, teacher of trauma-informed embodiment Coach, Michael Angelo and Sophie dive into a topic of feminine testing what it is and why it's so important, healthy vs toxic feminine testing and MUCH more.   5:00 Who is michael angelo and what it is that he does 7:12 What is feminine testing? 12:30 Toxic feminine testing and what happen when women cross the line 19:30 Masculine entitlement in a relationship 25:05 He shares his personal experience with toxic feminine testing 30:45 The impact of unresolved trauma on relationships 42:30 When your heart isn’t in it anymore 45:45 Giving your man a space vs feminine testing - where is the line? 55:55 Opening up emotionally in a relationship Michael Angelo is a teacher of trauma-informed embodiment Coach. His mission is to assist in ushering in a body-based, relationally grounded, heart centered spirituality that does not bypass our Humanity, nor forget our Divine Origins.  You can find his work here:  www.itismichaelangelo.com   www.instagram.com/itismichaelangelo  For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this week's episode, we welcome Men's Embodiment Coach Allan Isbell. In this conversation, Sophie and Allan talks about feminine energy, how to keep love alive at different levels of consciousness, leadership and discernment in relationships and much more. 3:00 Who is Alan McGrath Isbell 4:55 His journey with feminine energy 8:13 Men and emotions: why guys struggle with expressing emotions 13:11 When a woman criticizes a man 21:30 Why women criticize men 22:30 The Importance of Boundaries in Romantic Relationships 25:05 3 Stages in a relationship 30:30 Is self-sacrifice ruining your relationship? 34:43 When a woman closes in relationship 39:05 Quote: The masculine is the most attractive when it needs nothing 44:15  Mediation is access to masculine 47:35 Dismantling the parent-child relationship 55:30 Leadership and discernment in relationships 58:05 What he likes about the feminine 1:30:00 Where to learn more about Alan’s work Allan is a Men's Embodiment Coach that specializes in Masculine Training and Polarity Mentorship. With 7 years in the trenches of men’s work and 13 years of meditation practice, he has committed himself to the art of living as a fearless and authentic man and walking the talk that he has shared with countless men and women. His work lies in helping his clients bring their depth, heart, and consciousness to their life and relationships in the most liberating and loving ways possible. You can find his work here: https://www.allanmcgrathisbell.com/ For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this episode, Devin Fredericksen returns to the podcast to talk about the relationship between money and polarity, and the significant shifts crypto is creating in the world. 02:26 - Who is Devin Fredrickson 04:44 - Sophie’s first crypto conversation with Devin 05:54 - Devin’s journey in crypto 08:53 - the connections between crypto and polarity 10:41 - the main contractions people have when it relates to crypto 14:57 - sitting in the volatility of crypto and the feminine 19:18 - The concept of “green” and “red” in the market 26:41 - How to deal with investing in the “wrong” project 35:35 - what is the moon with crypto 40:43 - what crypto is showing us about power 44:38 - the idea of fear, greed, invest 49:45 - where do you start with crypto? 56:54 - how crypto gives everyone the opportunity to gain wealth 59:30 - where to learn more about Devin’s work Devin Fredericksen helps people reconnect to themselves, each other, and Mother Earth in a heart centered path. He supports the Regeneration of the Masculine, with the intention to reunite the global brotherhood. He specializes in sacred sexuality, conscious intimacy, permaculture, and is an ecstatic chef and regenerative farmer. By weaving these elements together, Devin facilitates the process of living in harmonious relationship with ourselves. Devin embraces life with gratitude for every day because of the gift of this opportunity to live life NOW! You can find his work here: https://www.devinfredericksen.com For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this first episode of 2022, Will de Roode, a Trauma Informed Coach comes onto the podcast to talk about the science of the nervous system and polyvagal theory as it relates to the way we interact and have relationships with others. 3:46 - Who is Will de Roode 6:18 - What is polyvagal theory? 11:14 How your nervous system gets encoded when you are young 14:02 What is happening when men shut down in relationship 17:17 What can women do to support their partner emotionally 22:40 Creating safety when shutting down emotionally 25:59 What to do when you’re shutting down 30:30 What to do when you’re drowning in your emotions 38:13 The importance of taking time and space from your partner after an “activation” 42:09 The phenomenon of fawning and people pleasing 51:08 How do you know if you are in a fawning state 56:45 When you want to do something, but you feel shut down emotionally 58:17 Everyone’s nervous system is unique and different 1:01:16 The importance of conscious rest 1:08:27 How focusing on regulating your nervous system can help your career/business 1:14:40 How to heal your nervous system 1:19:14 Where to learn more about Will de Roode Will is a Trauma Informed Coach who offers Nervous System Support & Coaching. He helps his clients heal at the nervous system level without digging into their past using an approach which involves Applied Polyvagal Theory, Neuroplasticity, HeartMath tools and daily HRV biometrics tracking. Will emphasizes proactive nervous system education, regulation practice, somatic-work & daily resonance frequency breathing to help his clients operate from safety, trust, intimacy, play & Self-Leadership. You can reach out to Will on Instagram: @Will.deroode For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this week's discussion, relationship coach Max Trombly comes on the podcast to discuss the simplicity and power of polarity. Sophie and Max talk about situations in which women make more money than men in relationship, and what the solution might be to keep excitement and polarity. 02:21 Who is Max Trombly? 05:11 What is polarity? 07:45 Why resentment comes up in a relationship 11:09 The dance and flavors of polarity 13:03 How to keep polarity when SHE makes more money than HIM 16:28 What is the role of the masculine if it isn’t financial 21:23 What is the feminine responsibility when she makes more money  24:56 What can we do to create polarity? 26:56 What he should do if she is paying for an expensive date 32:49 The embodiment work for the masculine 35:13 Energetic atunement  37:23 Find the guy who is not too much for you 39:23 What is the provider energy 42:24 Resistance is often just a test 45:38 The true gift of the masculine  47:44 How he can bring her back to her femininity  50:00 Where to learn more about Max Trombly’s work I help couples and individuals find and cultivate deeply conscious and sustainably passionate (as in Hot AF) relationships. I lead men toward lives of clear purpose, mission and capacity in pursuit of the life are meant to have. Max Tromby is a Men's Work facilitator and Conscious Relationship Coach based in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can learn more about Max Trombly at www.ashiftinbeing.com or on his instagram at @maxtrombly For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this podcast, life & relationship coach, Bryan Reeves and Sophie Joesphina discuss the nuances between the many approaches that men have towards love. They explore what the internal work looks like for both men and women to reach a certain functionality in their relationships. 02:25 Who is Bryan Reeves 06:15 Bryan's journey in relationships 12:33 The self-serving approach of love 15:52 How you can be ‘wrong’ even when you’re ‘right’ 19:30 The path of emotional mastery for men 25:48 What is the male check-out system 30:55 How men contrasts in experiencing emotions with women 38:20 Your partner will never give enthusiastically what you selfishly demand from them 43:09 The fear of being uncared for 47:20 How to get a man to choose his partner everyday 55:51The realities of having a highly emotionally and spiritually conscious partner 1:03:46 How getting into relationship is a spiritual relationship  1:08:38 Where to find Bryan Reeves on Social Media A former US Air Force Captain, Bryan is now an internationally renowned Author and Life/Relationship Coach, and host of the podcast, “Men, This Way.” His viral blog has been read by over 30 million people in every country on the planet (except North Korea). His newest book, Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her), is now available on Amazon and other retailers, and also at www.bryanreeves.com/book. You can find Bryan's social media here: Home - https://bryanreeves.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/bryanreevesofficial Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/bryanreevvesinsight TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bryanreevesinsight? For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this podcast episode, Men's Coach, Brandon Archer and Sophie Josephina dive deep into the emotional journey that men have the opportunity to embark on in order to better themselves in their relationship with the feminine. They go over the importance of having guidance from other men, and how to navigate turbulent emotional landscapes. 02:30 Who is Brandon Archer 07:10 What is the main struggle men have when it comes to communicating with the feminine 13:18 Why men need to take care of themselves first 15:18 The journey of masculinity 16:45 The importance of a men’s group 20:57 Brandon’s journey with the feminine 27:07 How the masculine and feminine call each other to their highest selves 31:20 Women needs men to navigate their emotional landscape 33:42 How men deal with heartbreak 40:55 How can men be vulnerable in an honorable way 46:38 The importance of holding space for your partner 52:05 How much space does a woman give to a man to see his potential? 53:28 Many people want to heal before they have the tools to do so 57:07 How heartbreak inspires a rebirth 58:41 The importance of knowing yourself emotionally as a man 1:02:36 What Brandon loves about the feminine  1:03:52 Where to find Brandon online Brandon's life has been one of learning, observing, growing on his own path and helping support others' journeys. In his quest to discover his deeper self, he discovered his buried masculine and feminine traits while striving to have a healthy romantic relationship. Now, he is on his life's mission to help other men discover the glowing embers of their higher self, a balance of masculine and feminine, and fan them into the fire every man can feel scratching at them to ignite into the most passionate, fulfilling relationships they have always wanted. He works 1:1 and with groups of men to tap into their true desires and power. https://brandonarcher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mens_communication_coach/ https://www.facebook.com/brandon.s.archer For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this podcast, men's coach and author, Mike Campbell shares his perspective around masculinity and what it means to be a strong, emotionally aware, capable, and effective man; especially in the context of a relationship.  02:28 Who is Mike Campbell 07:58 How men fail by living the life they “should” 11:10 How men who can’t feel, start feeling? 13:03 How to build up your man? 15:48 What to do if your man is shutting down? 18:42 Why fake positivity is actually negative 20:38 How men are uncomfortable with the pain of others 24:22 Nice guys vs good men 30:58 Men, don’t wait for her to lead 33:06 What should men do if they find they’re partners emotionally “too much” 40:22 How men can set boundaries with the feminine 44:47 What Mike Campbell loves about the feminine 45:28 Where to learn more about Mike Campbell’s work Men’s Coach, author, and avid stonefruit eater, Mike Campbell works with everyday men in building legendary relationships; with themselves, their partners, and their world. Mike’s skills and passion align in making personal development easy to understand, simple to implement, and motivating to execute so everyday men can live better lives. He does this with a lovingly caring heart, and a firm strong hand - a flowing balance between supporting men with compassion and calling them forward to integrity and the edge of their potential. For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this episode, womxn's Embodiment & Intimacy Coach, Nadia Munla introduces an embodied framework that helps both men and women expand their consciousness in relationship and to be fully nourished.  02:34 who is Nadia Munla 07:00 How to trust men again 11:05 The importance of embodying multiple archetypes 25:19 How taking up space as the feminine can nourish the masculine 30:02 Why you need to give your body time to expand 31:40 Going beyond checklists 35:17 What it feels to be fully met by the masculine 41:51 What good sex actually feels like 47:34 What is the embodied power framework 1:02:17 Where to find Nadia's work Nadia is an Embodiment & Intimacy Coach and the creator of Embody by Nadia™. Through private coaching and her Embody Certification, she helps visionaries reach embodied expression in their love & leadership. Embody has been featured at the the Health Coach Institute, Soul Camp (East & West), Goddess-on-the-Go, World Domination Summit, and many other events/retreats in Bali, Peru, Tulum and Hawaii. Embody has been taught at a UK Womxn’s Prison, at an Eating Disorder Clinic and will soon teach classes to teens and WOC fighting depression. Nadia’s core belief is that embracing our full range is the way we access our deepest potential and create space for an Embodied Union that heals the planet. You can find her at nadiamunla.com, embodydanceclass.com, and on Instagram @nadiamunla. For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this episode, poet, writer, and teacher Rainier Wylde describes the art of worshipping a woman and finding peace within the uncertainties of relationship. We also discuss how the masculine and feminine relate to their shadows, and further develop the states of our archetypes.   0:00 Intro 2:41 Who is Rainier Wylde 12:56 Finding paradise in the mundane 16:55 The art of worshipping women 23:58 When it comes to love and relationship, find peace in the storm 35:55 The undeveloped state of masculinity 43:36 How men and women relate to the shadow 48:59 Our addictions to words 52:11 What Rainier loves about the feminine 53:41 Where to find Rainier's work  An experienced teacher, writer, and speaker, Rainier has embraced life for all that it is. He has celebrated its highs and learned from its lows. He has managed a Fortune 500 company and built businesses, he has also elegantly blown them up, burned them down, and started over from scratch. He holds a masters degree in psychology and has spent countless hours working with men and women in navigating the human soul. Through the various positions he has held, he has discovered that life must be claimed to hold any worth. His work is to inspire others to live, fully and deeply , in the here and now.  For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this podcast, dear friend, Nemanja Sonero comes on the podcast to discuss how movement can play an essential role in the development of both masculine and feminine polarities in an individual. We also explore the topics of what it means to create freedom within a relationship, magnifying love, and how to reclaim our power to ignite the energies of our partners. Timestamps 2:45 Who is Nemanja Sonero? 5:50 How movement can help access masculine and feminine archetypes 6:44 Nemanja Sonero's story 9:24 How to integrate the feminine as a man 14:32 How to create freedom in a relationship 18:35 What does it mean to be powerful as a man? 23:40 Things men can do to reclaim their power 28:07 How to express the dark masculine? 33:35 How our personal development affects others 35:08 Using penetration to magnify love 40:30 What is it like to have a “witch” as a partner 43:50 How the feminine can be inviting and ignite the masculine 46:36 What Nemanja Sonero loves about the feminine 48:28 Nemanja Sonero's course Nemanja Sonero A Lover Of Life. A Mentor. A Lover Of Movement. A Soul Essence Photographer. A Community Leader. A King. A Partner To A Queen.   My purpose is to invoke the conscious awakening and rise of Men & Women in this world. To serve as a vessel of love and inspiration for humanity. I grew up in an environment where I did not have a healthy example of the healthy Masculine or what does it truly mean to be a Man in this world. So, one day I decided to change all that by setting out into the world and find mentors & teachers who can support my emergence and help me in reclaiming my own life. From that moment I devoted 20+ years latter with endless trainings in martial arts, movement, yoga, psychology, personal development, living in the jungle in an Indian tribe and studying plant medicine, shamanism, tantra and so much more.] I strongly believe we are here on this planet to live fully every day of our lives, share our open and radiant hearts so we can create a better world for our children and every next generation to come. www.nemanjasonero.com https://www.facebook.com/nemanja.sonero https://www.instagram.com/nemanja_sonero/ For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this week's podcast guest, Samir Janjua describes the positive impact men's circles can have in helping men get in touch with their masculinity as well as express vulnerability. Samir and Sophie discuss the biggest challenges in the lives of modern men, and how to dance the line of challenging yourself to become better vs beating yourself up. Timestamps 02:40 Who is Samir Janua 06:24 Why don’t men naturally express vulnerability 10:36 How is it to have “elders” in men’s circles? 14:39 How to honor your fathers and ancestors 15:40 What makes men feel safe to express themselves 19:58 How do we get men to participate in men’s circles 23:18 What are men’s biggest pains and challenges? 26:30 How can a man start asking for help? 28:10 Advice for young men 32:40 The importance of accepting your family members for who they are 38:20 Challenging yourself vs beating yourself up 42:30 What is the tendency of men to disappear when doing personal development circles 47:24 What Samir appreciates about the masculine 49:15 Where to find more of Samir’s work and groups Samir Janjua is a co-founder of The Men's Circle & a commercial & personal brand photographer located in Los Angeles, CA You can learn more about his Men's Circles at https://linktr.ee/themenscircle and instagram page at www.instagram.com/themenscircle/ For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

From listening to your feedback, we have brought Damien Bohler back onto the podcast for a second time to expand on the ideas of polarity and integrated consciousness. In this episode, Damien and Sophie explore the value that exists in living out and integrating both masculine and feminine polarities so that you can be a more functional in your personal life and relationships.  Timestamps: 02:27 How to cultivate your opposite polarity 10:12 When women behave more masculine than men 16:35 The place criticism and nit-picking comes from the feminine 21:02 What is integrated consciousness  23:36 How a woman can live more in her feminine 26:57 When a woman has to be in her masculine 29:51 How radical trust can honor the masculine 34:07 The way the feminine and masculine are wired 38:27 How can the feminine help the him step more into his masculine 45:38 Realizing the infinite penetration of your polarity 53:50 What happens when men lose themselves in a relationship 1:04:10 More information on Damien's new course Damien is a regular human, flaws and all. He is also the head facilitator and founder of the work of Evolutionary Relating. He has been facilitating and teaching groups in intersubjective and relational practices for 10 years. He has a diverse educational background, a curious mind and seems to be a natural teacher and facilitator. He enjoys creating safe and transformational group containers, and imparting complex knowledge in a way that is easy to grasp. He is motivated to offer this work out of a love for planet earth and a deep, compelling desire to contribute to human evolution. You can find his work at: www.evolutionaryrelating.org For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com

In this week's podcast, Sophie interviews author and romance artist, Zan Perrion on his views on the lover, the feminine and seduction.  Timestamps: 02:30 Who is Zan Perrion 8:30 What is Zan's relationship with women and beauty 11:49 How to become the man that women adore 14:50 The societal expectations on men 16:13 The 2 traits of men that are needed for seduction 21:15 A man who loves women is loved by women 24:15 The power of beauty and appreciation 25:02 Developing your archetype and authenticity 27:50 What is seduction? 30:19 What if your man does not seduce you anymore? 35:55 The approach and devotion for seduction 38:40 How other men see Zan 45:00 How to deal with rejection 52:00 What Zan loves about women 57:37 Where to find Zan's work Zan Perrion is recognized as one of the most original and insightful voices on relationships and seduction in the world today. Zan Perrion has been talking and writing about beauty for decades. In his travels around the world, he has encountered a sublime myriad of people… some searching, some indifferent, some committed to changing their life, some just curious to see what he was going on about, some ordinary, some famous or people from the media. And over the years, he has been called many things. They called him a player, a beauty seeker, a relationship guru, a hopeless romantic, a pickup artist, a dating coach, a seducer… the media even at one time called him “the world’s greatest seducer”. But, according to him, it is far more simple than all that. You can learn more about him at zanperrion.com, and join his coaching groups at arsamorata.com For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com