In this episode, Daven Lee dives deep into her unique work as a sex and intimacy coach, focusing on connecting individuals with their "sexual soul," a concept rooted in Taoist principles of yin and yang energy. She explores the transformative power of yin—embracing the subtle, intuitive, and non-linear aspects of life—and how reconnecting with this energy can help individuals rediscover their true desires, sovereignty, and sense of self. Daven shares her journey of personal transformation, the importance of self-connection before entering or improving relationships, and her approach to guiding clients through deep healing and empowerment using her Power of the Yin framework. The conversation touches on the cyclical nature of life, the role of boundaries, and how small, conscious choices can lead to profound changes. Key Points: * The Sexual Soul: Our unique essence, rooted in Taoist principles, guides us through desires and pleasures. * The Power of Yin: Embracing yin energy—subtle, intuitive, and often misunderstood—leads to balance and self-connection. * Self-Connection First: True intimacy starts with reclaiming trust, safety, and sovereignty within yourself. * Small Steps, Big Changes: Transformation begins with small, conscious choices that rebuild self-trust. * Cycles of Life: Life is cyclical; embracing these rhythms fosters harmony and growth. * Practical Tools: Daven integrates somatic work, the Wheel of Consent, and Qigong for self-reconnection. * Takeaway: This work helps you reconnect with your essence and reclaim your life. Daven is a sex and intimacy coach for individuals and couples. But she has a very unique approach to sex and sexuality. She is passionate about supporting people to connect with their sexual energy, or what she calls the Sexual Soul. Her practice is unlike any other approach to sexuality: She orients to the Sexual Soul as the taproot to our deepest truth, our creative essence and the key to our sovereignty and freedom, as well as our delight and pleasure. As a guide and teacher, she offers a deeply feminine view of the world that is both empowering and nurturing, grounded in the body and trusting of the soul. She works one-on-one (and with couples) guiding sensitive, intuitive clients with intimacy and relationship challenges to trust the knowing of their bodies, the wisdom of their desires, and the power of their gifts. Her gentle and potent coaching and healing practice is grounded in what she calls the Power of the Yin. In a world where the yang has been overvalued for its emphasis on competition, linear thinking, action and immediate results, we haven't been conditioned to understand, cultivate and embody this kind of power. Instead we've been trained to see it as weak, irrational and insubstantial. How do we begin to access a power that is ineffable, centered in the body, both ancient and emergent? Daven thinks of herself as a "priestess of the yin" holding space and gently guiding people to find the answer to this question within themselves. And she's created a gorgeous, 58-card guidance deck so people can develop, engage with and embody their yin power, The Power of the Yin Oracle Deck. Links: https://www.poweroftheyin.com/ https://hellosexualsoul.com/ https://yinoracle.com/ Instagram: @davenly@poweroftheyinoracle @hellosexualsoul LinkedIn Upcoming Hello, Sexual Soul 6-Week Online Series beginning Jan 28: https://hellosexualsoul.com/6-week-series Direct email: poweroftheyin@gmail.com Whit Stewart You can find Whit online at Madrona Coaching, on Substack at madronajournals.substack.com or on Instagram @madronacoaching Offline, when she’s escaped the city, you'll find her in the woods or on the shore. Lisa Bolin You can connect with Lisa at Flourish Mind and Body, on Substack Flucking Flourishing and Northern Notes, and on Instagram @lisabolin_flourish Offline, she’s connecting with nature, taking a dip, or reading a good book. As You Are Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks for reading As You Are Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to As You Are Podcast at asyouarepodcast.substack.com/subscribe
