The Core with Lorin Krenn

When we expand spiritually, it’s not all ease and light. As we step into our truth and embody more of our light, we often trigger discomfort in others. Their shadows rise, and we may feel the weight of their resistance, control, or hostility. This can lead us to shrink, compromise, or play small, abandoning who we truly are. If we give in to this pressure, we risk staying stuck in old patterns. We...

If you’ve felt disconnected from yourself or out of alignment with your energy, stuck in old patterns and overwhelmed by stress, you might wonder if you’re truly living. What you need is to reconnect with your energy and centre yourself in the present. This isn’t about overthinking or trying to control everything. It’s about listening, trusting, and remembering who we are at our core. In this epis...

At the core, many men feel unworthy of being loved fully. This unresolved belief leads to patterns that push love away. The way forward is to own our patterns and take responsibility for shifting them. We need to train ourselves to stay present, even when it's uncomfortable. Intimacy requires us to regulate our emotions and embrace vulnerability without shame. True freedom comes when we stop runni...

When couples face unresolved issues or fail to repair conflicts quickly, relationships suffer. These challenges can lead to misunderstandings, resentment, and emotional distance. Trauma, past experiences, and unmet expectations can make these problems even harder to manage. Author and expert in psychology and relationships, Stan Tatkin joins Lorin to explore how shared agreements, thoughtful desig...

So-called “nice guys” seek validation, avoid conflict, and suppress their needs and desires. This can leave them feeling frustrated, disconnected, and resentful. These patterns can harm their relationships, self-esteem, and ability to live authentically. Men need to break free from these behaviours and reclaim their sense of self. This means learning to set boundaries, asking for what they want, a...

Empaths face a big challenge in relationships – they feel deeply but can lose themselves by giving too much to others who don’t give back the same way. This can leave them drained, disconnected, and stuck in unhealthy dynamics. Sensitivity is a gift, but it needs to be used wisely. We need to set boundaries, protect our energy, and focus on relationships where love and care are mutual. To create a...

Many relationships struggle because we can't tell if our lack of safety comes from our partner's behaviour or from our own unresolved wounds. This makes it hard to feel secure and connected, leading to tension and misunderstanding. What we need to do is look at whether our partner is genuinely showing up in a committed, present, and reliable way. At the same time, we need to reflect on our own pat...

Attracting a conscious partner can be a frustrating process. It can feel like we’re doing everything right but still aren’t seeing the results we want. This can lead to restlessness, a sense of pressure, and crippling self-doubt. But there are practical steps we can take to create space for the right person to enter our lives. We need to shift our energy from frustration to grounded excitement and...

Unresolved fears, past wounds, and unrealistic expectations plague many relationships. To create healthier relationships, we need to look inward. Working on a relationship means working on ourselves – understanding our fears, taking responsibility for our behaviour, and being open to growth and vulnerability. Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship coach, teacher and writer who helps people bui...

Many of us find ourselves stuck in toxic relationships or dynamics with people who manipulate, control, and drain our energy. They can be overtly dominant or subtly manipulative, making it hard to see their true intentions. Being in these situations leaves us confused, hurt, and disconnected from our own power. In this episode, you’ll learn to see the narcissistic shadow for what it really is. Onc...

Many of us struggle with limiting beliefs about what sexuality should be. We need to approach our sexuality as a practice, just like meditation or yoga. In this episode, tantra and intimacy coach Layla Martin offers tools and techniques to help us get in touch with our energy and connect with ourselves more deeply. It all starts with a pleasure practice – dedicating time to connecting with our sex...

Many men feel disconnected from their masculine energy. This shows up as a lack of backbone, not standing up for oneself or loved ones, and people-pleasing. It can also lead to performance anxiety and trouble connecting deeply in intimate relationships. The root of these issues often lies in a fear of confrontation, a need to control situations, and an emotional disconnect. To help tackle this, we...

Is love enough to sustain a lasting and fulfilling relationship? While love is a powerful force, it doesn't automatically ensure a successful partnership. The problem often lies in the barriers and limitations we place around love, which stem from our unconscious patterns and fears. We need to focus on healing and removing these barriers, allowing love to flow freely and deeply within our relation...

So many men struggle with feeling safe and secure in themselves and in their relationships. This lack of safety can stem from deep wounds, like losing a father figure early in life. In this episode, Lorin explores how to become a safe and secure man by undergoing an awakening journey. It all starts with self-reflection – this can be through guided sessions, men's groups, or your own private practi...

Many men carry the weight of generational trauma. It shows up as avoidance of deeper pain, disconnecting from emotions, and not living from our true masculine core. Man’s history of warfare and the conditioning we've received about being stoic and emotionless have a large part to play. To heal, men need to own their issues, face their wounds head-on, acknowledge the pain, and make healing our main...

Generational trauma is passed down through history, from grandmothers to mothers to daughters. It stems from centuries of suppression, where the feminine was not safe to express its full wisdom and intuition. This has left a lasting impact on the feeling of safety women experience today. In this episode, Lorin explores ways to begin to heal this generational trauma, by understanding and acknowledg...

We all live with abandonment wounds. Often they stem from the way our parents or caregivers treated us. But later in life they show up in relationships, where we feel rejected or betrayed. These feelings might not stem from big, traumatic events – sometimes they develop from subtle, ongoing dynamics where we don't feel safe to be ourselves. Understanding when our abandonment wounds are showing up...

Lots of men struggle to express their emotions, which can lead to them feeling isolated and frustrated. The solution starts with open and honest conversations with friends and loved ones. Men need to practice setting boundaries and expressing their emotions without fear of judgment – and to hold safe spaces for others to express themselves. In this episode, Lorin sits down with yoga, breathwork an...

Many of us find ourselves in jobs we don't love, feeling disconnected from our true purpose. Craig Siegel left a lucrative Wall Street job during the pandemic to pursue his passion for personal development, and now helps people create space to connect with themselves and find their true calling. To find our true calling – our soul’s purpose – we need to disconnect from distractions, reflect o...

Relationships often hit that moment when a woman feels something is missing… but she can't articulate it. This can be confusing to both partners. A man may think he needs to please her by doing more. But the real problem goes far deeper. In this episode, Lorin explains that the solution lies in both partners understanding what "more" means. If this isn’t communicated and what she wants is unarticu...

A conscious man knows his commitment to a higher purpose, commitment to the truth, and commitment to stillness. In this episode, Lorin shares the three traits of a conscious man and provides practical steps for men to cultivate these traits in their lives. For women, this episode will help you better discern where a man is at in his journey of awakening. Mentioned in this episode: Healing Your Rel...

A conscious woman embodies the highest love, sees the invisible, and values integrity over spiritual fluff. In this episode, Lorin shares the three traits of a conscious woman and provides practical steps for women to cultivate these traits in their lives. For men, this episode will help you better discern where a woman is at in her journey of awakening. Mentioned in this episode: Healing Your Rel...

Plenty of couples go through a period where there’s little to no sex involved. This can be really upsetting as a healthy sex life is a crucial part a flourishing relationship. Both parties have a role to play here. Men need to face their insecurities and learn how to hold space for the emotional experiences that arise during sex. And women need to feel safe, both emotionally and physically. In thi...

Women have a unique ability to sense and feel subtle changes and shifts. But this ability can trigger defensiveness and resistance in their male partners. This resistance can be harm the growth and evolution of the relationship, causing stagnation and even leading to dysfunctional dynamics. As Lorin explores in this episode, the key lies in acknowledging and validating the woman's intuition and us...

Showing up consistently in a relationship is hard. We want to build trust, but we often get stuck in our heads and forget the little things that matter. These small moments of forgetfulness can lead to a lack of trust and disconnect in our relationships. This episode offers a simple and powerful way to build trust by embodying consistency. It's about being present, intentional, and conscious throu...