Love, Sex & Freedom Podcast Embodied Awakening Academy

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 f*****g trying? Stop trying. You are already an authentic woman if you choose to just f*****g 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/

In today's episode, Raven and Tara dive deep into the sacred journey of aligning with our genuine desires and peeling away the layers of societal and spiritual conditioning that often mute our inner callings. They bring light to the tantric wisdom that celebrates pleasure and desire as beautiful avenues to connect with the divine essence within us. This conversation is all about learning to listen to what truly moves us, shedding the shoulds and musts that don't serve our highest good.


Raven and Tara invite us to embrace joy, pleasure, and ease not as indulgences but as vital components of a rich and fulfilling life. It's an empowering reminder of the magic that unfolds when we dare to be true to ourselves and pursue what genuinely resonates with our soul's deepest yearnings. Join us for an episode that promises to awaken, inspire, and empower you to live in alignment with your true desires.


Key takeaways from this episode:
- [03:49] - Exploring the Sacredness of Desires
- [08:21] - From Conditioning to Conscious Creation
- [14:38] - Embodying Your Desires: The Path to Authenticity
- [16:33] - Manifesting Abundance: The Power of Alignment
- [19:27] - Embracing Change: The Leap into New Possibilities



Quotes from Episode: 
"Pleasure is godly. Desires can be holy."
"Just know that what seems impossible is possible and whatever you're placing your attention on becomes inevitable." 



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, Raven invites us to explore the sacred connection with our womb space, a source of profound wisdom and power. She also guides us through the transformative roles of the warrior, lover, priestess, and mother archetypes that dwell within us. 
The conversation journeys into the warrior's path of deep embodiment and intuitive discernment, the lover's innate ability to savour joy and embrace openness with a tender heart, the priestess's divine mission to channel cosmic wisdom for the betterment of humanity, and the soothing embrace of the mother archetype in nurturing our inner child towards emotional fulfillment. 
Today's episode is a call to awaken fully, accept our inherent worthiness, and dream expansively, aligning our energy with our deepest desires through the empowerment of these potent feminine archetypes.


Key takeaways from this episode:
- [00:27] - Embracing the Power of the Womb and Feminine Wisdom
- [01:52] - Cultivating Inner Strength and Emotional Mastery
- [04:26] - Exploring the Archetypes: Warrior, Lover, Priestess, and Mother
- [22:38] - Dreaming Big and Becoming an Energetic Match for Your Desires


Quotes from Episode:
“Your alignment starts in your womb and your warrior will take you into the womb, into the depths of your truest power.” 

“Your lover, I don't know if she's ever been told this, but it is safe for you to love, to open your heart, to give your everything. It is more than safe. It's the best feeling in the world.” 




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/