HOLY EROS

Phoenix Amara & Sonja Semyonova
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HOLY EROS

In the Holy Eros Podcast with Phoenix Amara & Sonja Semyonova, we explore aspects of devotion, intimacy, passion and love, where the medicine of soul, sex, and art intersects and transforms ourselves and the world. Featuring intimate conversations, guest experts, and speakers with a diversity of backgrounds, we dive deep into the intersection of sacred sexuality and spirituality as a means for healing and embracing the power of love, loss, and everything in between. Join us for convos and confessions on: Sacred sexuality, dating, relationships, making authentic connections in online dating, conscious kink, erotic expression, closing the orgasm gap, embodiment practices to amplify your pleasure, overcoming porn addiction, and many more topics.

  1. Open Relating vs. Monogamy: The Showdown

    FEB 12

    Open Relating vs. Monogamy: The Showdown

    Open relating versus monogamy—which is the ultimate relationship model? In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most polarizing debates in modern love: whether relationships thrive best with the freedom to connect outside the primary bond or within the safety of exclusivity. While some believe that one model reigns supreme, we’re here to explore a more nuanced perspective. Through honest conversation, we unpack the myths, truths, and complexities of both open and monogamous relationships. What’s inside this episode? A breakdown of the ever-growing list of terms and labels defining open relationships todayThe pitfalls of being a “polyamory evangelist” or a “monogamy purist”The often-ignored shadow sides of both relationship modelsStrategies for staying emotionally available—no matter your chosen styleWhy jealousy and infidelity are part of the human experience (and why trying to “eliminate” them is the wrong goal)Whether you’re curious about open relating, deeply committed to monogamy, or still figuring out what works best for you, this episode offers insights to help you navigate love with more clarity and self-awareness. Tune in if you’re ready to explore relationship models from a fresh perspective—free of dogma, judgment, or pressure to “pick a side.” 🍄Special shout out to Moment Mushrooms🍄 Moment Mushrooms is a BC-based wellness brand focused on the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms to support inner growth and mental health. They are committed to 100% plastic free packaging and quality organic ingredients. We’re happy to introduce any of our Canadian listeners to Moment Mushrooms. Just go to https://momentmushrooms.com/?coupon=holyeros and use the code holyeros for 20% off your order. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller If you liked this episode, please give us a five-star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    1h 4m
  2. Trusting Men’s Hearts: An Intimate Conversation about Healing the Father Wound

    2024-12-16

    Trusting Men’s Hearts: An Intimate Conversation about Healing the Father Wound

    This episode is dedicated to Alan MacNaughton. The father wound – defined as the emotional pain, unmet needs, and psychological impact of the lack of healthy masculine figures – is an issue that affects us all. Men, through a lack of initiation into manhood and the absence of masculine elderhood that leaves them without the capacity to understand positive masculine role models. Women, through the lack of discernment in relationships with men that leaves them chasing unavailable partners to fill the void their fathers left in their hearts. But right now there is more hope for healing this deep-seated wound. With men’s work gaining popularity and women learning to let go of the idea of being “saved” by a handsome prince, we are closer than ever to suturing up this wound and building a world where men can offer and receive the love they are capable of. Listen in to learn: Why the father wound exists (including the relatively new historical roots of absent men).What men can do to heal their hearts and step into a new definition of manhood.The step up that women need to take in order to heal and have healthier platonic and romantic relationships with men.What healthy masculinity looks like (and how to look for it).Phoenix and Sonja also share some very personal stories about how they’ve worked through the father wound in their own lives and learned to trust men’s hearts again. 🍄Special shout out to Moment Mushrooms🍄 Moment Mushrooms is a BC-based wellness brand focused on the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms to support inner growth and mental health. They are committed to 100% plastic free packaging and quality organic ingredients. We’re happy to introduce any of our Canadian listeners to Moment Mushrooms. Just go to https://momentmushrooms.com/?coupon=holyeros and use the code holyeros for 20% off your order. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller If you liked this episode, please give us a five-star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    1h 6m
  3. The New Rules of Dating: Tackling Today’s Biggest Challenges

    2024-11-09

    The New Rules of Dating: Tackling Today’s Biggest Challenges

    The dating world has changed—swiping, texting, ghosting, lurking exes, and juggling a work/love balance has made finding meaningful connections feel more complicated than ever. In this episode, we’re condensing the best parts of our recent live workshop, The New Rules of Dating, to share with you some tools for the best ways to navigate a complicated world. Tune in to learn: the historical patterns that determine how we got here, and how we can shift course. what patterns in your life are getting in the way of healthy relationships.somatic tools to process the experience of dating and relating. journaling prompts to help you uncover your worth so you can magnetize love from that placethat you’re not alone if you feel like finding or keeping love is a struggle. 💖 Mythic Love: A 90-Day Journey on Becoming 'The One' 💖 If you like this episode, check out our new live program, Mythic Love. We’re guiding a group through a 90-day transformation to help you heal wounds, celebrate who you are, and learn to magnetize exactly the kind of love you desire. We’re not just going to talk our way through these wounds. We’ll move, dance, make art, learn mythology, and make healing actually fun. We promise. If you’re a full yes for this, sign up for Mythic Love here. We start November 19 and we can’t wait to see you find the love that’s been waiting for you. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller If you liked this episode, please give us a five-star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    47 min
  4. Healing Intimate Wounds: The Emerging Modality of Erotic Ritual Theatre

    2024-10-03

    Healing Intimate Wounds: The Emerging Modality of Erotic Ritual Theatre

    Have you ever heard of erotic ritual theatre? If you hang out long enough with women like us, you’ll soon find out. Theatre has long been used as a modality to express emotion, heal pain, and explore issues within the collective experience. Erotic ritual theatre is no exception. Its focus is on intimacy – love, sex, and relationships – and its expression is pure magic. Join us for a casual conversation with three cast members from our upcoming erotic ritual theatre show, Worshipper: The Passion (October 19 in Vancouver). Eavesdrop on our chat with Aubrey Aurora, Meghan “Lady Eve” Kelly, and Cheyenne Sapphire as we talk about why we do this work and what we see it offering a world that desperately needs to heal its relationship with love and sexuality. Tune in to hear: How erotic ritual theatre creates a gentler space to heal issues in sexuality and loveThe origin story of Worshipper (our very own offering in this genre)What need erotic ritual theatre fills in the space of healing love and sexual expressionWhat makes shows like Worshipper different from sex parties or pornographyThe inspiration (and deep desires) for our upcoming show on October 19 in VancouverIf you’re inspired by listening to this, apply to join us at our upcoming show on October 19. Just mention in your application that you heard about this from the Holy Eros Podcast to get 15% off your ticket for this October’s show. Learn more: https://holyerosinstitute.com/worshipper-the-passion 🍄Special shout out to Moment Mushrooms🍄 Moment Mushrooms is a BC-based wellness brand focused on the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms to support inner growth and mental health. They are committed to 100% plastic free packaging and quality organic ingredients. We’re happy to introduce any of our Canadian listeners to Moment Mushrooms. Just go to https://momentmushrooms.com/?coupon=holyeros and use the code holyeros for 20% off your order. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller Aubrey Aurora IG: @aubreyyaurora Cheyenne Sapphire: @cheyennesapphireofficial Meghan “Lady Eve” Kelly @meghankellyart

    47 min
  5. The Virgin and the Whore: Healing the Divide

    2024-08-28

    The Virgin and the Whore: Healing the Divide

    For thousands of years, women have been cast into one of two roles: the virgin or the whore. Most people see them as polar opposites, as two parts that could never be one. On one side is a woman who is “marriage material.” On the other side, a seductress who elicits fantasy and desire but lives outside the bounds of respectable society. But in this episode, we’re going to illuminate the truth – we are both of these all at once, and so much more. Tune in for a history lesson in the virgin and the whore and find out which parts of the story have been left out. Listen to this episode to hear about: The root of the words, “virgin” and “whore” and what they tell us about women’s sexual powerSteps people can make to heal the divide and embrace a full range of sexual expressionOur personal experiences with being labeled one or the other, and how we broke out of those one-dimensional cagesWhy the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene were both misunderstood in their expression of the virgin and whore archetypesDifferent types of experiences that people can attend to expand their expression of sexuality and embrace more of their wholeness, including our own Worshipper erotic ritual theatre (our next show is on October 19 and will cover the story of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Virgin Mary) 🍄Special shout out to Moment Mushrooms🍄 Moment Mushrooms is a BC-based wellness brand focused on the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms to support inner growth and mental health. They are committed to 100% plastic free packaging and quality organic ingredients. We’re happy to introduce any of our Canadian listeners to Moment Mushrooms. Just go to https://momentmushrooms.com/?coupon=holyeros and use the code holyeros for 20% off your order. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller Please consider giving us a positive rating, sharing the episode and leaving us a review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Want more of what we offer? Learn how to do love better by joining the Holy Eros Community. Sign up for your free trial month here and get access to monthly online and in-person workshops and events that can grow your skills in communication, relating, sex, and repair.

    53 min
  6. Something Unholy: Infidelity, From Rupture To Repair

    2024-07-03

    Something Unholy: Infidelity, From Rupture To Repair

    It’s a dirty little secret no one likes to acknowledge yet many of us have experienced – cheating. Studies show that up to 44% of people admit to cheating in relationships, and up to 57% of all divorces result from infidelity. Whether we like it or not, cheating happens. So let’s figure out what to do with it. Cheating on someone can feel shameful. Being cheated on can feel like the worst kind of betrayal. But no matter what side you’ve found yourself on, this behavior doesn’t have to be the end of your ability to love. In some cases, it can even result in major healing if repair takes center stage. Tune in to hear about the ways cheating has shown up in our lives – whether from personal experience or our clients’ – and paths to repair once the line has been crossed. Listen to this episode to hear about: The reasons why people cheat (and why partners always know when it’s happening)The most important thing to do to recover trust after cheatingWhy desire fades in long-term relationships and steps to take to make things 🔥 againDifferent relationship models and communication techniques that can prevent or repair relationships that have experienced cheatingThe secrets of couples who have made relationships exciting for the long termWhy couples need community, and the myth of being able to do it alone Links mentioned: Family Constellations (aka Systemic Family Constellations) The stat Sonja couldn’t find without her glasses: 88% of women who cheat place a greater emphasis on emotional affairs than purely physical. Source Whether you’re single or partnered you can learn how to do love better by joining the Holy Eros Community. Sign up for your free trial month here and get access to monthly online and in-person workshops and events that can grow your skills in communication, relating, sex, and repair. 🍄Special shout out to Moment Mushrooms🍄 Moment Mushrooms is a BC-based wellness brand focused on the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms to support inner growth and mental health. They are committed to 100% plastic free packaging and quality organic ingredients. We’re happy to introduce any of our Canadian listeners to Moment Mushrooms. Just go to https://momentmushrooms.com/?coupon=holyeros and use the code holyeros for 20% off your order. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller Please consider giving us a positive rating, sharing the episode and leaving us a review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    46 min
  7. The Emerging Man: Exploring Men’s Work and Emotional (un)Availability with Vern Petty

    2024-06-13

    The Emerging Man: Exploring Men’s Work and Emotional (un)Availability with Vern Petty

    What does it mean to be a man these days? As gender roles are being restructured and explored, the emerging field of men’s work offers a rich landscape of ways to explore a new, healthier expression of masculinity. Our guest for this episode is Vern Petty, a somatic therapist and men’s work facilitator. He shares with us his personal journey to finding men’s work and how it has helped him heal his wounds and guide men to realize their greatest potential. Our conversation is laced with vulnerable shares about dating, breakups, and how we’ve learned to work with the emotional spectrum within relationships. We tackle the question of what it means to be emotionally available, and how we can do the work to become more attuned both to our own needs and our partners’. We also hear about Vern’s experience with conscious uncoupling, a process he recently underwent to honour his ex-partner and heal his heartbreak by sealing the ending of a partnership with a story of gratitude and growth. Listen in to explore what men like Vern are gaining from men’s work and why it matters. We explore topics that include: What it means to show up in truth at the beginning, middle, and end of a relationshipThe need for men to find spaces to align and direct toward purposeWhat men and women can do to deepen hetero romantic relationships and platonic friendshipsSexual energy cultivation (beyond simple semen retention)What emotional availability actually isAnyone who loves men – or is a man – owes it to themselves to explore what is happening in the field of men’s work. 🍄Special shout out to Moment Mushrooms🍄 Moment Mushrooms is a BC-based wellness brand focused on the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms to support inner growth and mental health. They are committed to 100% plastic free packaging and quality organic ingredients. We’re happy to introduce any of our Canadian listeners to Moment Mushrooms. Just go to https://momentmushrooms.com/?coupon=holyeros and use the code holyeros for 20% off your order. ABOUT VERN PETTY: Vern is a man exploring what it is to be human. He serves as a counsellor, men’s coach, and breath work facilitator and is the founder of Expansive Man brotherhood, and Synergy Ecstatic Dance. Every space Vern hold’s is focused on providing opportunity for people to cultivate and express peace, purpose, and passion. Building community on self fulfillment and service to the good of all. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller Vern Petty IG: @vernpetty Please consider giving us a positive rating, sharing the episode and leaving us a review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    1h 13m
  8. Season 3: EPISODE 2: Exploring Celibacy, Casual Dating, and the Art of Relationship Cleansing

    2024-05-22

    Season 3: EPISODE 2: Exploring Celibacy, Casual Dating, and the Art of Relationship Cleansing

    Imagine how much more fulfilling relationships would be if we took the time to have a “crush cleanse,” periods of intentional reflection after a breakup, or made space for rituals to harvest the learnings from loves lost so we can explore what we want to bring in. From conscious celibacy, casual dating, to the art of relationship fasting, and creating a personal relationship vision, listen in to our convo from our personal experiences so you can create your own North Star in the jungle of dating. We think taking time to explore what you want (and what you don’t) before you jump into the dating pool might just revolutionize everyone’s love life. This kind of relationship “master cleanse” can show you what’s a true love connection and what’s a patch to cover the hole of loneliness. Tune in to this episode to hear us explore themes around: The power of intentional celibacy (a practice that is surprisingly gaining in popularity).How meaningful self-pleasure can quench the touch-starved thirst. The impact of the father wound on the quest for deep intimacy. What we’ve learned about what we want by leaving behind what we don’t want. The magic of romance, love letters, and ways to make consent S E X Y. Our favorite practices for mapping out a relationship vision. A bonus offer: If you’re interested in journeying into your relationship vision, the first workshop of our Holy Eros Summit focused on practices that can guide you to outline what you’re looking for by exploring how you got here and all that it taught you. You can get access to a recorded version of this by purchasing access to the Holy Eros Summit recording at https://holyerosinstitute.com/healing-eros. Or, by becoming a member of the Holy Eros Community, you’ll get access to all the recordings from the summit as well as monthly online and in-person workshops and events designed to tap into the power of your sacred love. Learn more and join our membership at https://holyerosinstitute.com/holy-eros-community. 🍄Special shout out to Moment Mushrooms🍄 Moment Mushrooms is a BC-based wellness brand focused on the transformative power of psilocybin mushrooms to support inner growth and mental health. They are committed to 100% plastic free packaging and quality organic ingredients. We’re happy to introduce any of our Canadian listeners to Moment Mushrooms. Just go to https://momentmushrooms.com and use the code holyeros for 20% off your order. COME FIND US: Site: www.holyerosinstitute.com Phoenix Amara IG: @thephoenixamara Sonja Semyonova IG: @bodystoryteller Please consider giving us a positive rating, sharing the episode and leaving us a review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    57 min
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In the Holy Eros Podcast with Phoenix Amara & Sonja Semyonova, we explore aspects of devotion, intimacy, passion and love, where the medicine of soul, sex, and art intersects and transforms ourselves and the world. Featuring intimate conversations, guest experts, and speakers with a diversity of backgrounds, we dive deep into the intersection of sacred sexuality and spirituality as a means for healing and embracing the power of love, loss, and everything in between. Join us for convos and confessions on: Sacred sexuality, dating, relationships, making authentic connections in online dating, conscious kink, erotic expression, closing the orgasm gap, embodiment practices to amplify your pleasure, overcoming porn addiction, and many more topics.

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  • Creator
    Phoenix Amara & Sonja Semyonova
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Holy Eros Institute 2024
  • Show Website
    HOLY EROS

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