Sex, Drugs, & Soul

Wow, what a zinger-packed episode! Join us as we dive into… — how a dark night of the soul ignited his path of shamanism — his plant medicine journey with ayahuasca — tantra as a path to enlightenment and making everything that is human sacred — weaving tantra into day-to-day life (breath, sound, movement) — non-linear timelines and quantum time traveling to our higher selves — healing the past to...

This episode is so juicy, pun intended! ;) Two weeks post-yoni healing session, Liv and I team up to explore and expand on the insights and experiences that have come up. We touch on… — the relationship between sex, pleasure, and money — expanding the capacity to feel more (in all directions) — ancestral healing and DNA activation — creative expansion and sexual healing — being a fully turned-on w...

Syrus Wild vulnerably shares how his breakdown turned into a breakthrough. We also explore… — how he journeyed from emptiness to connection — shifting his relationship to anger — shame, personal boundaries, and viewing emotions as messengers — what message would future Syrus give him today Books Mentioned: Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hend...

Hey, y’all! Heads up, this conversation does explore sexual harassment and assault. In this episode, Natalie and I explore… the inspiration behind her film, Annie Shared Her Location, and the use of real women’s sexual assault and harassment stories her research process while writing the script as well as the overall project timeline creativity as a catalyst for conversation, change, and catharsis...

Olivia (Liv) Pavlov is a passionate advocate for utilizing sexuality as a transformational and healing tool! With a MA in psychology and five years of experience as a sexual healer and Dakini, Liv delivers a unique transmission blending the scientific and the mystical. She has walked many paths in this short lifetime including marriage and divorce, the dance of polyamory and monogamy, and has stud...

Louis Brantmeyer is back for another chat, and this time we dive into self-care and optimizing our vessel! Louis grew up a socially awkward, anxious, autistically-diagnosed kid from New Orleans - also, a blackout drunk arrogant asshole atheist Philosophy student - and transformed himself into a ladies' man, coach, entrepreneur, public speaker who purveys the woo that works - energy, empathy,...

Ivan Durst is a seeker, on a journey of exploration through various modalities of healing, expressing, and connecting more deeply to Source. He’s a certified yoga teacher, a guitar enthusiast, and a tantrika in training. Join us as we dive into…. — vulnerability and knocking down walls to authentically connect — protecting and reclaiming energy from people-pleasing — making conscious choices for w...

Simone Webb, known as The Sensual Sage, is a gifted tarot reader, meditation instructor, and sensuality coach. Join us as we explore…  — sensuality as a spiritual practice with sacred self-care  — burlesque and sensual dance as an asset for healing journeys, increasing confidence, and building self-trust  — ways to incorporate sensuality and romanticize your life  — energetic cord-cutting rituals...

Experiences shape the way Ayo Oguseinde sees life, and he’s no stranger to adapting to new environments. As a young boy, Ayo moved to a small town in East Texas from Nigeria and was thrust into a contrasting life. This experience molded who he is as a person and birthed his approach to interacting with people and reading energies, both in front of and behind the lens. Curiosity led him to photogra...

After all of her personal healing experiences over the years, Gina Crasso dedicated her life to the healing arts. She currently helps people heal from sexual trauma through bodywork, coaching, and energy work. In this episode, Gina powerfully opens up about: — her ISTA takeaways — sexual energy exchange within relationships — her journey from heroin addiction to healer & tantrika — surrenderin...

Wow, this episode is jam-packed with zingers! Louis drops some powerful insights and gems about conscious sex and relationships. We dive into… — Approaching polyamory, sex, and relationships with consciousness — Using relationship mirrors and triggers to access spiritual growth — Codependency and taking personal responsibility for our own happiness — Resistance, suffering, and ‘loving that part of...

Leah McQuade is a master coach, embodiment expert, yoga teacher, breath-work facilitator, and wild woman. She empowers women to get unstuck through discovering their wisdom, unlocking their potential, and embodying their purpose. We dive into a topic that is close to my heart as healing shame and sexual trauma has been part of my own journey. In this episode, we dive into…. — how Leah breaks down...

This episode is not for the faint of heart... My friend, who wants to remain anonymous, and I chat about: — pegging, strap-ons, & dissociation  — feminine & masculine energies — embodiment, somatics, & feeling safe in the body — gaslighting & her relationship with narcissistic abuse — story ownership & her memoir writing journey — kambo experiences and her recent step into bein...

Katie Joy Duke is an author and mindset coach. Her debut memoir, S till Breathing, is about how a surprise pregnancy ends tragically when her daughter, Poppy, is stillborn. Devastated by her baby’s death, Katie begins a healing quest of reinvention… only to go on to also lose her father. Through the pages, she learns how to ask for help and give herself grace while healing, changing careers, and b...

In this episode, I dive into… — how stumbling upon healing, energetic sex during physical intimacy led to me signing up for ISTA — my intentions going into the training — key takeaways and aha moments from the Level 1 training If you’d like to scope out ISTA, check out ista.life - they offer amazing trainings around the world! Support the show Connect with Kristin: Website Instagram YouTube Kristi...

I'm Kristin Birdwell - a best-selling author, healer, and expression guide. This podcast is a love child and a by-product of my memoir, Sex, Drugs, & Soul . And since the story in that book ended in 2019, I’ve experienced a lot of growth and insights that I’d love to share... as well as continue to grow and explore my curiosity within the realms of Sex...Drugs...Soul. Writing the book str...