Come To Your Senses with Mary Lofgren

We are just a few days away from the Earth’s ultimate Sacred Pause; the Winter Solstice. All over the world, different cultures celebrate the spiritual significance of the longest night of the year, and the lengthening of the days to come. For me, one of the season’s greatest pleasures is turning my home into a cozy, warm, sanctuary for the senses. Our home is one of the most intimate relationship...

In today's episode we unravel the art of magnetism, and how to put your desires in motion through devotional discipline.  These seemingly polar opposites create beautiful harmony when  paired as partners.  Overcome procrastination and bring focus, clarity, and beauty to your big dreams and small, everyday actions with today's gems.  🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complime...

What would happen if you reframed seduction as a powerful means to trust and honor your body and your desires?  Take a riveting journey with today's brilliant guest, Perle Noire. Perle's luminous career has graced the world's most esteemed stages, from the glamorous cabarets of Paris to the vibrant burlesque communities of New York City. Her magnetic performances have earned her pre...

In this episode you'll discover how to awaken your senses and create more vibrance in your body, beauty and being.  Links from the show:  Episode 137 - Cultivate Radiant Feminine Presence  Episode  111 - The Art of Trusting Pleasur e 🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop back into your body and awaken your senses.

Today's guest, my friend & muse Alise Marie,  does more than just impart knowledge about beauty rituals. She lives it. Through a captivating blend of expressiveness and storytelling, Alise embodies the transformative potential of beauty to change us from the inside out.  Ready to add a dash of magic to your beauty routine? Tune in and let's conjure some enchantment together. Alise&ap...

Let's awaken your senses and amplify your luminosity through radiant feminine presence.  In today's episode you'll discover: - A potent mantra that can instantly shift your state from grinding to grounded - The ancient power of beauty ritual, and how to wade through the all bottles and advertisements to an elemental knowing of your beauty - A one step winter beauty ritual to create...

Break out the smelling salts and fluff the chaise lounge…today’s episode comes with a level 10 swoon warning!  I am so proud and endlessly grateful to introduce you to my muse, teacher and friend, Betsy Prioleau.  Betsy is the author of Seductress: Women Who Ravished The World & Their Lost Arts of Love.   Her work has been a guiding force of nature in my life for the last decade, and I’m so ex...

Radiance isn't just a state of mind; it's an embodiment of the spirit, a reflection of the divine spark within us all. Welcome to a conversation that promises to illuminate the creation of a practice rooted in feminine energy, beauty, pleasure, ease and creativity.  This is your invitation to create a serene space for relaxation, pleasure, and creativity and to reveal your most luminous...

Meet the amazing Sensual Reveler, Meena Bhasin. A violist, mother, and pleasure activist who is rewilding and reclaiming her erotic aliveness, and sharing her journey of discovering radical self-love and pleasure as guiding forces in her life.  Discover the power of listening to your intuition and reclaiming  pleasure as an essential aspect of your true self. Together, let's imagine a world c...

This episode takes simple daily routines and transforms them into portals of reverence. Gild the garden gates of your heart and ring the singing bowl of your belly in today’s special episode.  Show Links: Renaissance of The Body - Claim Your Free Seat  Episode 32: The Art of Fragrance Leave a review of the podcast 🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop back i...

Dive deep into the six phases of a feminine embodied renaissance to create a relationship of reverence, rapture, and ravishment with your own body.  To join us for A Renaissance of The Body on October 24th, click here.  🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop back into your body and awaken your senses.

Are you starting to feel the cool breeze of Autumn kiss the back of your neck and tip of your nose?  Have you noticed the leaves starting to transition towards vibrant yellow, red and orange for nature's version of Fashion Week?  Are your coziest sweaters, fuzziest slippers, and spiciest candles started to beckon your name?   In today’s episode, we are hopping on the Pumpkin Pleasure Express...

If you’re a human being in 2023, you probably wish you had more time each day to devote to the things you love and care about.  But is it time that’s the issue, or is it an empty tank of creative energy that’s keeping you stuck in second gear?  Your creative fire needs tending, just like a bonfire on a crisp, autumn evening. It needs oxygen to grow and thrive, and the kindling of inspiration to fe...

In this mini-episode I'm sharing a birthday wish and permission slip.  To help fulfill my birthday wish of 100 5 star ratings, please click the links below:   Itunes : Click here for a 1-minute instructional video in leaving an Itunes review.   Spotify Google   🌹 Download Five Minutes of Velvety Presence A complimentary practice to drop back into your body and awaken your senses.

Learn how to harness the pleasure of wanting, and journey through the three phases of desire. We'll unravel the art and science of seduction, and learn to relish the exquisite tension of desire. Whether it's the tantalizing wait for a fresh pastry from your favorite bakery or the anticipation of completing a task, learning how to enjoy the wait offers a pleasure that can surpasses the ac...

While magnetism’s true domain is the body, what most often moves us towards or away from magnetism is our thoughts.  Today on the pod you’ll discover how to interrupt and gently shift thought patterns that dampen your magnetism, and warm them up fireside to something brown, toasty and delicious.  Come cultivate the garden of your thoughts and curate the magnetic wonder of your mind. LINKS FROM THE...

Salome.  Cleopatra.  Marsha P. Johnson.  La Belle Otero.  These are just some of the women who have taken the world by its bra straps and left a mark on history that cannot be erased. From Josephine Baker's iconic burlesque performances to Frida Kahlo's distinct brand of power, we unfurl the stories of these audacious women who defied norms, drawing their strength from their unabashed er...

Authentic, expressive, sensuous style can change your energy from dismal to diva in no time at all.  Feeling sensually radiant and alive in what you wear changes how you think, how you feel,  how you show up, and who you think you are.  In today’s episode you’ll discover gems on:  How to engage with your body in a more intimate, expressive way through style How to engage the pleasure of the senses...

Ever wished you could exude pure feminine, sensual energy?  From personal experiences to potent tools, this episode unfurls the magic of the feminine energy.   We dig into practical tools for embodying attraction and receptivity, as well as my personal story of transformation from shrinking wallflower to onstage siren.   Come and explore the captivating world of feminine presence today on Come To...

Today’s gems reveal how you can create a dinner party more delightful and enchanting than you can possibly imagine. And best of all - how YOU can be pampered and enchanted in the process.  Dinner parties are an ancient tradition of pleasure and connection. Do not let this delight pass you by. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Create a Summer of Style, Food & Simple Pleasures Leave a review of the podcast Sh...

Today, we raise a glass…. To our failures! 🍾 Like a snake shedding its skin, we too shed a version of ourselves that we have now outgrown or a mindset that no longer serves us. Moments of failure may come with darkness, but they also bring a bright magic that cannot be denied.  In today’s episode you’ll discover:  How to muzzle the voice of criticism and shame, and awaken the voice of your inner...

Wherever you are today, I’m sending you spoonfuls of love.  But if you are in a season of heartbreak, I am sending you giant, heaping measuring cups full of love, tenderness and encouragement. Nothing hurts like a broken heart. When our hearts are broken due to a break up or loss, we are walking around with an invisible injury. The ache in your chest can turn your mind into a hall of mirrors, and...

Summer is a time ripe with sensual moments.  From the fresh food that touches our lips to the light fabrics that caress our skin, delicate moments of beauty abound.  Today’s episode will indulge your senses through:  The simplest of recipes to nourish your body and ravish your tastebuds  An outdoor evening ritual to indulge all your senses A simple lighting method to cast a golden glow in your out...

Where do you sense the sacred? The sacred beckons to us in the simplest of moments.  Today's episode is a chance to linger in its embrace.  You'll discover how to shed layers of tension that come with trying to "just be more disciplined", and let the warmth of a devotional practice enfold you.  Let's let sacredness in, one glimpse at a time   LINKS FROM THE SHOW The Joy of...

Ready to transform your bedroom into a sensory oasis? I'll take you on a personal tour of my nightstand, revealing how to curate a beautiful space that caters to all of your senses. From fragrant body oils, to books, to a secret treasure box, I'll share my favorite items and rituals to help you practice a lifestyle of embodiment, pleasure, and mindfulness. Table or shelf, cluttered or cl...