HOLY EROS

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 c...

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...

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 pattern...

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 convers...

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...

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...

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...

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 o...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Holy Eros Podcast with Phoenix & our new permanent co-host Sonja Semyonova. Is it really ‘Love in the Time of Tinder’? Is there really a price tag on true love, or are we just victims of a heartless algorithm? In this episode, join us as we hack our way through the dense underbrush of online dating, how to dodge the pitfalls of capitalistic courtship, and alternative...

Have you ever wondered if the way you approach creativity and artistic expression impacts having a yummy juicy sex life and being a masterful lover? If you appreciate candid and lively raw convos on sex, love and the Eros of creativity with two consummate creatives and friends…daling, you gonna love today’s episode. You’ll want to drink from the well of wisdom that Raven shares in our interview wh...

Exploring sexuality as a woman, let alone as a mother, is a complex initiation into facing your inner wounds and sexual shame often passed down through our mother lines. So my convo with Somatic Trauma Therapist Natalie Abraham was a deeply refreshing exploration where she touched on: Illuminating the divine paradox that is to balance the paradox of being both an erotic sensual woman & mother...

Mischa’s a beloved friend of mine and also quite a pillar of leadership and inspiration in holding integrity around the realms of consent (which is very important in the area of sacred sexuality) . This is a great interview for those desiring to lead in the realms of sacred sexuality or those stepping into trainings and educational spaces with regards to sexual development. A Sexual Integrity coac...

Meet Author and Conscious Innovator Julie Archambault. In today’s episode of Holy Eros Julie Archembault, the author of “Sex Up Your Life” and founder of ‘CoCreative Sex shares with us: The backstory of why she decided to write a book on sexuality and her own journey of curiosity launching her on a trajectory of researching sexuality with a diversity of experts, professionals and people’s personal...

EPISODE 4 | Esoteric Leadership as a Modern Rite of Passage with Dane Tomas On today’s episode of Holy Eros we have Dane Tomas. Dane is quite an enigmatic character, so we go into some deep realms around the esoteric aspects of leadership in personal growth where he shares: His background building the successful global personal growth modality “The Spiral” and the initiations it had for him around...

In today’s episode Emily Jane of Mouja Moon shares with us: How her personal mission was birthed through her experiences of accepting and celebrating her womanhood The importance of sexual sovereignty of women and how to use FAM (Fertility awareness method) as a natural family planning strategy to help prevent pregnancy & Why reclaiming connection to your body as a woman through cyclical livin...

In today’s episode with my guest, friend, and fellow co-producer of the event Worshipper we delve deep into the stories and myths derived from religious stories and beliefs that run the collective consciousness We explore: • More of Sonja’s story and how she began her journey from the aestetic ashram life to her now unconventional (yet radically cool) lifestyle created from her choosing • Breaking...

Welcome to Season 1: Episode 1 of the HOLY EROS podcast (formerly Temple Talks). In Episode 1 - we kick off the Podcast with why Holy Eros Podcast was started, some of my personal intentions, a brief glimpse into my background (and my fascinations with sacred sexuality) and some more resources for you, wherever you're at in your Sacred Sexuality journey. Check www.templeartsalchemy.com for more re...