Exploring Power: Domination, Submission, and Co-Creation with Susan Coates and Claire Rumore

Join host Matthew Nelson on the Brave Space Podcast as he dives into the complex themes of power, domination, submission, and co-creation with two remarkable guests: Susan Coates and Claire Rumore, both seasoned dancers and sex and relationship coaches. They explore how these dynamics manifest in contact improvisation, partner dancing, and their intersections with sexuality and spirituality. Engage with insightful discussions on the nuances of dominance, submission, conscious leadership, and the potential of co-creative relationships. Discover strategies for navigating erotic energy, trauma, and consent, and envision new ways to create inclusive and empowering spaces. Whether you're a dance enthusiast, relationship coach, or someone curious about power dynamics, this episode promises to broaden your understanding and inspire deeper connections.

00:00 Introduction to Power Dynamics

01:21 Meet the Guests: Susan Coates and Claire Rumore

02:47 Exploring Dominance and Submission

06:17 The Role of Attunement in Relationships

08:50 Devotion and Leadership in Dance

21:42 The We Space Concept

23:42 Partner Dance Dynamics

29:56 Integrating Tantra and BDSM

33:53 Creating Safe Dance Zones

36:10 Navigating Power Dynamics in Dance

40:10 Understanding Trauma and Erotic Energy

52:42 The Role of Consent and Feedback

01:01:24 Co-Creation and Relational Skills

01:07:26 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Claire Rumore is an innovative intimacy coach, erotic educator and conscious sexuality researcher based in the SF Bay Area. With a rich background in the Erotic Blueprints, Urban Tantra, somatic sex coaching, emotional intelligence, and more, Claire’s eternal delight is  guiding individuals and couples to explore and embrace their multidimensional sexual, spiritual, and relational identities through private coaching, local events, bespoke intensives, personal retreats, and adventures she calls “Erotic Odysseys.”.

Find out more at ⁠www.ClaireRumore.com⁠

And say hello here: ⁠Hello@ClaireRumore.com⁠

Susan Coates is a sex, intimacy, and relationship coach in Denver, Colorado, and works both online and in person with individuals and people in relationships. Also a faculty member of the Somatica Institute® in Berkeley, CA, Susan also teaches accredited sex and relationship coaching certification programs worldwide. She has a M.A. in International Relations/Human Rights, is a certified Somatica® practitioner, is a certified Unitive Justice Facilitator, and co-founder of the Boulder Contact Improvisation Lab, CO. Susan speaks at college campuses and offers keynotes on the topics of sexuality, intimacy, sovereignty, unconventional relationships, women's life cycles, and power dynamics. For inquiries and booking you can find Susan at the following:

www.susancoatescoaching.com

Email: shoesandcoates@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanCoatesCoaching

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susancoatescoaching/

TikTok: @susanthesexcoach

Medium (blog): https://medium.com/@susancoates