The Core with Lorin Krenn

Many men seem to take their partners for granted over time, even when they deeply love them. They stop putting in the effort and expressing their love as they once did. This behaviour is often rooted in a sense of unworthiness, a deeply ingrained belief that sabotages their relationships. Fixing this behaviour takes courage, awareness, and regular practice to keep our hearts open, even when it fee...

The purpose of spiritual awakening is to realise the truth of how things are, not how we want them to be. This can be challenging and even painful, but it's an essential part of the spiritual journey. In this episode, Lorin explains why we need to be present and embrace what’s happening right now, rather than thinking “this shouldn’t be”. This doesn't mean giving up our passions or desires, but op...

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We all carry emotional wounds, and one of the most damaging is the father wound. This wound often manifests in our relationships, leading to patterns of self-sabotage, distrust, and emotional upheaval. But there is a way out. In this episode, Lorin offers practical steps to heal and overcome the father wound, by recognising dysfunctional patterns, connecting with the deeper pain that drives them,...

We're all guilty of using spirituality to sidestep or avoid dealing with unresolved emotions from time to time. It’s called spiritual bypassing, and it’s quite common, especially in relationships. It's yet another way our shadow self prevents us from evolving and becoming our highest self. The key is to lean into it – to face our deeper core wounds head-on and focus fully on them instead of trying...

Many of us struggle to balance our masculine and feminine energies. This imbalance can manifest as a fear of abandonment and lack of self-belief, especially in women who are stuck in their immature feminine energy. They constantly seek validation and lack personal boundaries, which creates a cycle of attracting immature masculine energy. In this episode, TV host and emotional rights advocate Megan...

Infidelity is a painful experience that can shatter trust and cause profound emotional distress. It's a problem that leaves us feeling gutted, wronged and as if the ground has been taken from beneath our feet. It can lead to self-doubt and a severe impact on our trust in ourselves and in our relationship decisions. People cheat not because they are inherently bad, but because they are dealing with...

Being authentically vulnerable and expressing emotions for men involves finding a balance between sharing our deepest feelings and staying connected to our masculine energy. It’s not about venting or projecting emotional overwhelm onto others, but rather speaking our truth with clarity, courage, and responsibility. By embodying Warrior Vulnerability, we can create deeper connection and intimacy wh...

Hormonal imbalances in both women and men can lead to low libido, mood swings, and other symptoms that strain relationships. To address these challenges, we need to prioritise hormonal balance and support each other. In this episode, Lorin speaks with Prof Annice Mukherjee, a leading women's health and hormone expert. With a medical career spanning over 30 years, she has supported thousands of wom...

Men often feel like women are trying to change them, which of course causes conflict in their relationship. Men want to be accepted “for who they are”, but this doesn’t mean accepting mens’ shadow. Instead, it means loving and accepting them while desiring growth and change if their patterns stem from wounding. Men need to set healthy boundaries. If someone is trying to change a man in a way that...

What do women mean when they say “maybe”? For men, this can feel like a lack of clarity, but it goes much, much deeper. In this episode, Lorin uncovers ways to create more polarity by embracing the differences in communication styles between the masculine and the feminine. The feminine’s use of "maybe" and similar expressions is a natural part of their style of communication. This style actually c...

Spending time with family over the holiday period can be challenging, especially when dealing with difficult family members. These dynamics can quickly bring us back into a state of unconsciousness and disconnect us from ourselves. It's important to find a way to protect our energy and maintain healthy relationships with our family members. The key is to release the expectation that your family wi...

Neediness in a relationship can cause pain, suffering, and emotional drain. It can turn a source of joy and love into a source of suffering. The good news is that there are powerful ways to heal neediness and unhealthy attachment. In this episode, Lorin shares how you can Interrupt the pattern of neediness, train your body and nervous system, and allow your partner to show up for you and provide r...

Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval, trying to please others, or burying yourself in work? Do you struggle to set boundaries or are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? These feelings could be coming from your father wound, which can develop if your father was emotionally or physically absent. The solution lies in understanding the generational trauma that men have carried, w...

Maintaining deep love and intimacy in a relationship beyond the honeymoon phase can be challenging. As the initial excitement fades away, patterns of suffering, disconnection, and a lack of trust can show up. Many couples can struggle to sustain the passion and intimacy they once had. To go beyond the honeymoon phase and sustain deep love and intimacy, we need to actively work on our relationship....

Dealing with toxic people and relationships can be overwhelming, no matter the relationship dynamic. Relationships with highly toxic people can lead to emotional stress, manipulation, and even harm if not handled effectively. But by keeping an emotional distance, not allowing them to occupy our mind, and reflecting on missed red flags, we can keep ourselves safe and build healthier, more positive...

Men in today's world aren’t properly initiated into manhood, so they never meaningfully pass the threshold from boy to man. What’s more, loneliness keeps them from fully realising their potential as strong people who can learn from, and teach others. Men need to find ways to connect with masculine energy, seek role models, set boundaries with their mothers, and prioritise their closest relationshi...

What are the traits of an awakened man? What are the traits of an awakened man? How does an awakened man show up in relationships, and what is required for an awakened man to truly connect and live from his awakened masculine core? This is a compilation of highlights from four previous podcast episodes all about the awakened masculine. This is a great reminder for both men and women who want to de...

What are the traits of an awakened woman? What do we do when men become defensive, and how can we take responsibility for our own shadows? This is a compilation of highlights from three previous podcast episodes all about the awakened feminine. This is a great reminder for both men and women who want to deepen their understanding of the awakened feminine and how it can positively impact their rela...

Men have been conditioned to see life as either winning or losing, and to avoid failure at all costs. So when a woman expresses upset, a man invalidates her feelings and tells her it’s no big deal. This just pours gas on the fire. In this episode, Lorin explores the problem of defensive behaviour in men, particularly in their intimate relationships with women. This behaviour creates a lack of safe...

If you’re a man with a masculine core, you need to practise emotional intimacy. A women needs you to express emotional intimacy so you can both create a fulfilling experience in the bedroom. You can do this by being grounded and embodying your masculine core. And if you can receive a woman's love and energy in the bedroom, you’ll intuitively know how to lead and touch her. Listen to this episode f...

When we’re desperate or we act as if something external is missing, we create the conditions for our relationships wounds to deepen. What we need is to create a reality where having a conscious partner is natural – and make this a spiritual practice. If we focus on the external world rather than healing ourselves, we’re less likely to attract a conscious partner, and doing so is going to feel like...

Practicing shadow work in our intimate life – actively and consciously – is essential to creating a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Without integrating our shadow, we will continue to unconsciously sabotage our intimate life and push our partner away, even though we crave closeness. By taking full responsibility for our shadow and remaining conscious, we can shift out of unconscious relations...

Conflict happens in any relationship. When it arises, it needs to be tackled head on, with both partners speaking their truth while prioritising connection above everything. Not being able to navigate conflict can lead to disconnect, which can erode intimacy, trust, passion, and safety over time. In this episode, Lorin shares three common blockages that prevent couples from experiencing deeper int...

Both parties in a relationship are responsible for the dynamic they co-create, and need to take ownership of their part in it. Women need to become aware of when they are demanding the impossible and when their desire for safety and for the man to hold space for them is coming from a place of wounding. Men need to set clear boundaries and speak their truth courageously, without bending themselves...