The Erotic Liberation Podcast

Dee Dee Goldpaugh (they/them/theirs) is a psychotherapist, educator, consultant, clinical supervisor, author, and activist. They are the Clinical Director of Chrysalis Integrative Psychotherapy and the author of the forthcoming book Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality.  In this dynamic and important conversation, ELP hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston welcome Dee Dee to...

Emily Royce joins Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston for a wide ranging conversation on the Erotic Liberation Podcast.   Emily is the President of the Association of Certified Sexological Bodyworkers.  We talk about her personal healing journey, her work with scar tissue remediation, and about the crucial importance of sacred intimacy and other erotic healing modalities as we navigate the intensity...

In the early 90s, Isa Van Shaik was asked to become the first female teacher for the Body Electric School.  In this episode we explore her fascinating journey to connecting with Body Electric and the early years of the development of the women's and all genders Body Electric workshops.  Isa lives in the Netherlands and is a practitioner of biodynamic craniosacral therapy.  You can find out more ab...

David Townsend is a teacher, ritualist and sacred intimate based in Toronto. He calls his practice Anchorhold. Through Anchorhold, he companions gbq men on their journeys toward a bigger, freer, more joyful life.    In this episode, we explore sacred sexuality, the value of Phallus Pujas, and the importance of earth-based traditions to feed the Soul.     You can read his blog on gbq men's spiritua...

We are thrilled to have as our guest this episode Goddess Amina Peterson, the founder of the Amina Institute for Embodiment and Healing , which is the only somatic training community in the world created by and centering Black women. As a leading voice in sacred sexuality and somatic healing, Goddess Amna brings over two decades of expertise to the realm of intimate healing and personal growth.  I...

Doug Dreyer - longtime coordinator in NYC for Body Electric - joins the Erotic Liberation Podcast to talk about his Sacred Intimacy path, his training in Somatic Experiencing, and his exciting work with CannaBreath.  Doug knows the inner workings of the Body Electric School and has supported hundreds of people to enter the stream of the work.     You can learn more about Doug's work at  http://www...

Kim Airs joins the Erotic Liberation Podcast and reveals the inside scoop on the sex toy world, the amateur porn film festival she produced for years, and insight into the early days of Body Electric.  She is also an expert in the field of sexual health and well being.  Kim is brassy, sassy, funny, warm, and delightful. Enjoy! Follow Kim on Instagram @kimairs. Learn more about Craig Cullinane at w...

Maisha Aza is a Tantric Shaman and powerful guide for those on the path of Sacred Sexuality.  One of her offerings to the world is Black Girl Tantra , provides spiritual consulting and sexual educational services, classes and retreats, to people of ALL genders, who wish to learn do-it-yourself sacred sexuality techniques that bring intimacy, connection and depth to their spiritual practice and rel...

In this episode of The Erotic Liberation Podcast, we welcome coach, writer, and public speaker Britt East, author of the book "A Gay Man's Guide to Life."  Britt weaves realness, pragmatism, and humor to offer support to people on the journey of life.  You can learn more about his work at https://www.britteast.com .    You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at  www.craigcullinane.com .  

Body Electric facilitators Lizz Randall and Shai Saliba have developed a workshop called Queer Eros.  In this lively conversation, we explore the meaning of Queer and Eros and why it is so important to create this unique, radical space to explore pleasure, erotic energy, and community.     You can learn more about Lizz Randall at www.lizzrandall.com .  You can learn more about Shai Saliba on Istag...

Dr. Marie Thouin is a mindful dating & relationship coach and a  leading expert and scholar on compersion in consensual non-monogamy.  Compersion is defined as the positive empathy we feel for somebody else, even when their positive experience does not involve or benefit us directly.  Join hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston as Dr. Marie shares about her life experience that brought her to...

Andre Lazarus is a talented Sacred Intimate and Somatic Sex Educator based in the Asheville, NC, area.  Join ELP hosts Craig Cullinane ( www.craigcullinane.com ) and Emerging BE Faculty member Stephen Mark as we explore Andre's personal history, his pathway to Sacred Intimacy, and the incredible depths that this work can offer.  You can learn more about Andre Lazarus at  https://coming-closer.com...

Sequoia has had a fascinating life as an erotic educator and healer of men.  Sequoia died in the week following this podcast recording and we are so grateful we had this chance to hear his fascinating story, which spans the decades of queer history and erotic liberation.  His captivating book Divining Desire: Exploring Sacred Eros offers up a lifetime of reflection, experience, and wonder.     The...

Body Electric is offering a new workshop designed specifically for religious or spiritual leaders and guides.  It's called Healing the Sacred Erotic Connection.   Join ELP host Craig Cullinane (and facilitator of this new workshop) with special guests Jon Carl Lewis and Dr. Kevin Jenson as they explore the connection between the erotic and one's divinity and the opportunity for spiritual leaders t...

Koe Creation is truly a Sex Educator for the 21st century. Having grown up as a child of a sex-positive, polyamorous family, Koe uses their unique knowledge as a second-generation queerspawn to provide prospective parents & families a framework for successful cross-generational communication about their identities and relationship(s).     In this engaging episode of the Erotic Liberation Podca...

Join the Erotic Liberation Podcast for a dynamic conversation with Joshua Young and Khanyisa Mnyaka about creating the not-for-profit The Afro Erotic Body.  They talk about their beginnings of having conversations with BiPOC folk about being BiPOC, queer, and erotic.  They explore why it's so important to have BiPOC only erotic spaces. Joshua is a pleasure & sexual wellness enthusiast with a d...

In the fall of 2024 and in the spring of 2025, Body Electric will offer Sacred Intimacy Training workshops that will be taught by the talented and experienced facilitators JoJo Bear, Lizz Randall, and Mark Fleming.     In this rich conversation, they join Craig Cullinane to explore the art of Sacred Intimacy, best practices for Sacred Intimates, and what a participant in a Sacred Intimacy Training...

Annie Sprinkle has lived a remarkable life as a performance artist, adult-film star, and eco-erotic educator.  She also contributed to the early days of the work of Body Electric.  In this intimate conversation,  Annie offers her memories about the founding of Body Electric, her life-long friendship with BE founder Joseph Kramer, and her work as a performance artist and eco-erotic educator.  You c...

Katrina Bos has written several books about Tantra, including Tantric Intimacy  and Divine Union of the Masculine and Feminine .  Katrina and Erotic Liberation Podcast host Craig Cullinane explore how Katrina found Tantra and the impact it has had in her life and about her work as a teacher and guide. You can find out more about Katrina's work at https://www.katrinabos.ca.   You can find out about...

Ron Stewart is a sexological bodyworker and somatic sex educator living on Vancouver Island.  In this episode of the Erotic Liberation podcast, Ron shares about his personal journey as a professional dancer for 20 years and about his pathway to training in sexological bodywork.  We dive into topics like the connection between creativity and eroticism and even reclaim and reframe the stories about...

Pono Stewart is a connoisseur of self-pleasure and in the episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast we get into the DETAILS about the mechanics of Self-Pleasure.  We discuss the differences between ejaculation and orgasm, what happens over time if we have a committed self-pleasure practice, and other wonderful exercises to try.  Pono also shares about his journey to training in sexological bodywork...

Join us as we celebrate Body Electric's 40th Anniversary with the person who started it all - Body Electric Founder Joseph Kramer.  Erotic Liberation Podcast host Craig Cullinane welcomes Joseph into a deep dive about the beginnings of Body Electric, the development of Sacred Intimacy, and his current passion:  Erotic Savoring.  Hear about where it all began!  You can discover many resources that...

Cam Fraser is a Professional Sex Coach, certified with the World Association of Sex Coaches.  He joins the Erotic Liberation Podcast for a deep dive into his work with (mostly) straight, cis-gendered men and how he supports their erotic healing.  Cam shares his own healing journey and his explorations with various modalities, including sexology and sacred sexuality.     You can find out about Crai...

Emaya Shaw was a lead facilitator of Body Electric's women's and all-genders workshops for more than two decades.  She joins Craig Cullinane and Sarah Belzile for a deep, thoughtful conversation about her journey with Body Electric, her own personal healing, and the power of the erotic to offer nourishment to the world.  You can find out about Craig's work at  www.craigcullinane.com .  You can fin...

Join Craig Cullinane and Sarah Belzile as we welcome guest Dr. Jane Fleishman to the Erotic Liberation Podcast.  Jane is an educator and activist in the field of sexuality for older adults.     In addition to being a guest on our show, Jane co-hosts her own podcast,  Our Better Half , about sex in the second half of life. One of her recent guests was our own BE retired faculty, John Ballew. Jane i...