Love, Sex & Freedom Podcast Embodied Awakening Academy

In this enlightening episode of the Love, Sex and Freedom podcast, we explore the integration of tantric and awakening teachings in family life, especially in the realm of mothering. Raven, joined by her daughter Sydelle, unveils her soulful parenting style that celebrates authenticity, vulnerability, and a profound spiritual connection. She emphasizes treating children as equals and imparting life skills through gentle modeling, allowing the wisdom to unfold naturally rather than through direct instruction.


Sydelle talks about her experiences growing up with these principles, her initial resistance to spirituality, and her eventual reconnection through nature and plant medicine. The conversation also covers healthy emotional expression, the importance of boundaries, and the influence of parental relationships on children’s views of love.


The episode concludes with a Q&A session on managing emotions around children, supporting partners with generational trauma, and addressing toxic maternal relationships. Join us to learn how deep spiritual teachings can be integrated into parenting practices.



Key takeaways from this episode:
-  [02:20] - Raven's Journey of Authentic and Vulnerable Parenting
-  [06:20] - Sydelle Shares Her Experience and Growth
-  [15:25] - Parenting Insights: Discipline, Boundaries, and Emotional Expression
-  [18:45] - Navigating Relationships and Self-Expression
- [21:23] - The Importance of Expressing and Releasing Emotions
- [24:46] - Q&A: Addressing Parenting Challenges and Emotional Well-being


Quotes from Episode:
"The most important part of being a good parent and what I've always tried to do is to be vulnerable about my infallibility and my imperfections"

"I think a big issue is that parents are not expressing and releasing the primal energy that's in their body” 



Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

In today's episode of Love, Sex, and Freedom, Raven shares her profound journey from a pre-Tantra life shaped by meditation and mindset work to embracing Tantra amidst life's trials like cancer and past abuse. She beautifully articulates Tantra as a holistic journey, transcending physicality to embrace the interplay of masculine and feminine energies. Tantra isn't just about sex; it's a sacred path to self-realization and liberation, inviting us to embrace our bodies and emotions for healing and freedom.


Raven gently guides listeners to release resistance and judgment, embracing unconditional self-love. Join us on this soulful journey, illuminated by love, liberation, and the exploration of our true selves.



Key takeaways from this episode:
- [03:24]  Facing Personal Challenges and Discovering Tantra
- [08:58]  Embracing the Shadows: The Path to Wholeness
- [11:21]  Tantra vs. Traditional Mindset and Personal Development
- [13:40]  The Body as the Unconscious: A New Realm of Discovery
- [15:15]  Confronting and Integrating Inner Work and Shadows
- [17:14]  Embodiment and Surrender: The True Path to Awakening
- [20:30]  Tantra as Life: Embracing Every Aspect of Existence
- [30:07]  The Call to Become Warriors of Truth


Quotes from Episode:
"True Tantra is the end of trying. We stop trying to fix and instead, we get curious about those parts of us so that we can actually integrate them into wholeness because Tantra is about becoming whole.  It's about living in a state of embodiment that says yes to all the parts." 


"The conscious mind is a very thin layer and what you think you need to work on consciously  and what you're talking about as the story of your life is nothing compared to the metamorphosis that is held in making what's unconscious conscious." 



Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

In this episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven and Tara delve into the theme of self-worth. They discuss how self-love and self-acceptance are crucial foundations that can be strengthened by incorporating tantric practices, meditation, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), allowing individuals to fully embrace their true essence in everyday life.


Through their conversation, Raven and Tara offer insights into embracing vulnerability, setting boundaries, and communicating needs, ultimately enhancing relationships and bringing greater joy, ease, and connection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to cultivate deeper self-worth and more meaningful connections with others.



Key takeaways from this episode:
-  [06:38] -  Expanding Self-Worth: From Personal Experience to Universal Teachings
- [11:43] - Tantra 101: Embracing Masculine and Feminine Energies
- [14:06] - Choosing Relationships and Cultivating Safety
- [21:31] - Living Tantra: Integrating Practices into Everyday Life
- [31:47] - The Journey of Self-Worth and Relationship Dynamics



Quotes from Episode:
"The ultimate practice of tantra is that life is a meditation and we really need to start to witness all of the ways that we create separation from anything that's not validating us."


“If you're not fully choosing yourself, if you're shaming yourself then that's the reflection you're going to get in a partner."  



Links from Episode:
- Tanta 101: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/elementor-63692/ 
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

Today's episode features a segment from the Align Mini-Course, where Raven guides us into the depths of self-discovery. She illuminates the process of peeling away the layers of our constructed identities, narratives, and controlling behaviours.
She shares intimate tales from her journey through personal development and tantra, highlighting just how vital it is to invest in ourselves. Whether it's through coaching, mentoring, or embracing practices that nourish our authenticity, joy, and capacity to serve, this conversation is all about the inner work we do in a safe, supportive space.
Raven also explores the delightful realms of pleasure, pushing the boundaries of how much bliss we can actually handle, and celebrating the beauty of our shared paths to true awakening. It's a reminder that while the road can be solitary, having a tribe that uplifts and supports us makes all the difference.

 So, if you're questioning your path or looking for signs to seek guidance, this episode reassures you that reaching out is not just okay—it's necessary to break free from societal moulds and soar into our spiritual and emotional evolution. 


Key takeaways from this episode:
- [00:38] - The Journey to Authenticity and Wholeness
- [01:43] - Investing in Personal Growth and Transformation
- [02:49] - The Path of Purification and Inner Work
- [04:15] - Embracing Death to Birth Authenticity
- [07:45] - The Power of Authenticity and Self-Love
- [12:42] - Expanding Pleasure and Embracing Bliss


Quotes from Episode:
"Breathing into who you really are and expressing that is the greatest healing that you will ever experience. Because all it is, is a washing away of whatever isn't your authentic essence. We're not trying to become anything. We're just purifying what isn't us." 


"Can you let die the part of you that is still fucking trying? Stop trying. You are already an authentic woman if you choose to just fucking be here now."  



Further Reading: 
To learn more about this subject, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course



Links from Episode:
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

In today's episode of the Love, Sex, and Freedom podcast, Raven speaks to how Tantra can rejuvenate not only our romantic lives but our everyday moments as well. She explores the crucial balance of masculine and feminine energies within ourselves and discusses how achieving this inner equilibrium can profoundly impact our relationships. 


Focusing on personal growth and self-leadership, Raven talks about the importance of staying true to oneself and expressing one’s authenticity, even when it challenges societal expectations. She shares personal stories and poses reflective questions to inspire you to embrace your true desires and align with your soul's purpose, transcending beyond just love and into every facet of life.


Key takeaways from this episode:
- [00:28] - Exploring the Inner Masculine and Feminine
- [04:06] - The Authentic Truth of Relationships
- [05:43] - Meeting Souls and Growing Together
- [08:37] - Embracing Your Authentic Desires and Aliveness
- [09:58] - Leadership, Authenticity, and Divine Alignment
- [11:39] - Challenging and Honoring Your Boundaries
- [18:10] - Trusting Your Authentic Desires and Undoing Conditioning


Quotes from Episode:
"For you to be a leader in the world, you need to be self-led. That's what a leader is. They are self-led from the truth of their being because they know, and they remember that they are God, that they are love, and that this body is not who we are. It is a vessel from which our soul can express itself."


"You can trust that when you are aligning with your authentic holy desires of your soul, it's all going to happen because you're operating at a different frequency." 


Further Reading:
To learn more about this subject, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course


Links from Episode:
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/

In today's episode, we feature a segment from the Align Mini-Course, where Raven delves into awakening authentic desires using tantra. She talks about how being open and deeply feeling our desires can help us overcome fears of not being enough or facing rejection. The focus is on creating a worldwide community dedicated to true self-awakening and nurturing a deep connection with ourselves, especially through understanding our Yoni's significance. She shares practical exercises, like Yoni breathing, to help us deeply connect with our bodies and embrace our true selves.


Key takeaways from this episode:
[00:45] - Exploring Desires and the Fear of Rejection
[01:11] - Vision of Community and Personal Transformation
[04:11] - The Power of Authentic Desires and Self-Worths
[11:48] - Navigating Life's Challenges with Inner Strength
[19:56] - Manifesting Your Desires and Living Authentically
[24:26] - A Journey to Your Authentic Self and Desires


Quotes from Episode:
"If your desires are not creating more suppression and aren't an avoidance of what's here now, they are holy desires and they are bringing you closer to God, to the divine and bringing you close to living a life that's aligned with your pleasure, joy, ease, and service." 


"This is the path of the courageous warrior who faces the death of her identity. This is the path of the orgasmic lover who follows her pleasure." 


Align Mini-Course: 
To learn more about how to follow our desires, check out the Align Mini Course - https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/courses/align-mini-course


Links from Episode:
- Embodied Awakening Academy: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com
- Upcoming Living Tantra Retreats: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ltrglobal/