This Tantric Life with Layla Martin

Gala Darling, a creative force in self-love and empowerment, shares her journey of making life a masterpiece. She discusses breaking societal rules and embracing individuality, emphasizing that self-love fosters authentic relationships. Gala introduces EFT tapping as a tool for emotional healing, while addressing how overthinking can stifle joy. The conversation highlights the importance of pleasure and radical self-acceptance, encouraging listeners to view life as a colorful art project filled with personal expression and growth.

Shownotes What it feels like in the body when you’re holding trauma Exactly what an angergasm is Why emotional liberation is about being able to see yourself in your pain The importance of presence in trauma healing A simple practice for containing emotions and pain Foundational steps for emotional liberation Bio Formally, Cory Scott is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a EMDRIA certified Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, a licensed yoga teacher (RYT-500) and a VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coach and senior teacher. As a trauma integration coach, she specializes in supporting highly successful people to resolve lingering trauma patterns that have kept them stuck. She helps them to integrate their experiences, harness their strength and live into freedom and expansion beyond their wildest dreams.  Cory’s coaching draws on her extensive experience working with clients and her deep knowledge of trauma, somatics and interpersonal neurobiology. She combines energetic and embodiment practices, along with rewiring and integration tools to unwind trauma responses and re-create a strong, stable, balanced internal ecology.  Along with her private client work, Cory also teaches part-time for VITA™ Coaching and provides professional consultation to coaches and therapists. She lives on a 78-acre farm in the mountains of southern Appalachia with her partner of 19 years, their two beautiful children, an old dog, a young dog and a clowder of cats. In addition to her extensive studies, she has gained much of her integrated and embodied wisdom from her own journey of deep trauma healing and personal transformation. To learn more about Cory’s work and connect with her, ⁠click here⁠ to visit her website. Timestamps 00:01:43 - Guest introduction 00:03:38 - Cory’s perspective on trauma healing 00:05:14 - What it feels like in the body when you’re holding trauma 00:06:52 - Sign up for Layla’s newsletter at ⁠LaylaMartin.com⁠ 00:09:06 - What can stabilization after trauma healing look like? 00:11:47 - Layla shares one of the few regrets she has in life 00:14:44 - Why anger is the same energy as passion 00:16:37 - Discover the ⁠VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification⁠  00:20:33 - The importance of safety in the trauma world 00:27:22 - It’s possible to experience pleasure and joy in the height of shame and anger 00:29:07 - Layla explains exactly what an angergasm is 00:34:18 - Discover ⁠MOOD™ Sexy Supplements⁠ 00:35:27 - Get Layla’s free ⁠Orgasmic Breathwork Practice⁠ for deeper pleasure 00:36:36 - Reach your full pleasure capacity with ⁠Men’s Sexual Mastery⁠ 00:43:04 - Layla explains how she’s working through relational shame 00:47:56 - Cory shares her personal journey through trauma 00:55:15 - Emotional liberation is about being able to see yourself in your pain 00:59:18 - When to go into safety and calm vs feeling your emotions 01:02:04 - Why presence is so important for trauma healing 01:02:48 - Cory shares a simple practice for containing emotions and pain 01:06:50 - Foundational steps for emotional liberation 01:14:07 - “⁠VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching⁠ is for the leaders of our world” 01:19:23 - Conclusion

Lorin Krenn, an acclaimed teacher and hypnotherapist, dives into the art of creating fulfilling relationships. He shares insights on the transformative power of unconditional love and the essential balance between purpose and partnership. Lorin discusses how men can reclaim masculinity and true devotion while navigating personal transformation. The conversation also touches on emotional authenticity, the interplay of sacred sexuality, and the significance of sincere vows in fostering enduring connections. It's a journey to understand the core of relationship dynamics.

Om Rupani, an author and educator specializing in man-woman relating, sensuality, Tantra, and BDSM, discusses how BDSM serves as a pathway to liberation. He explores the role of emotional containment in relationships and the transformative psychological effects of surrendering control. Om emphasizes the importance of clear communication, boundaries, and trust in BDSM dynamics, addressing how these elements can enhance intimacy. He also delves into the complexities of navigating masculinity and femininity in modern relationships, advocating for personal growth through erotic exploration.

In this engaging discussion, Marina Nabão, a Somatic Trauma Healer and Embodiment Coach, shares her transformative journey in sexual trauma healing. She reveals her first experience of a full-body orgasm and introduces a pragmatic 'bottom up' approach for reclaiming pleasure. Marina also explains how to overcome dissatisfaction in sexual encounters and expand pleasure capacity. Including powerful practices like cacao rituals and breathwork, she emphasizes the deep connection between emotional vulnerability, love, and spiritual awakening in intimacy.

Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, a cardiologist, and author, discusses the Tantric lineage of Sri Vidya with Layla Martin. They explore surrendering to unlock pleasure, following the right-handed path of Sri Vidya, and integrating spirituality and science for self-development. They delve into different spiritual traditions, exploring the perception of reality, and discussing tantric practices, goddess tradition, and sexual enhancement techniques.

Shownotes How Barbara paved the way for Layla to be her sexual self Why truly meeting yourself means meeting God Divine masculine and divine feminine as an invitation to play your identity Creating systemic change through becoming softer and more inclusive The ways Tantra makes hard change feel easier and safer The top places people find ecstasy in life that isn’t sex or orgasm A step-by-step teaching of one of Barbara’s favorite breathwork techniques Bio Barbara Carrellas is the founder of Urban Tantra®, an approach to conscious sexuality that adapts and blends a wide variety of sacred sexuality practices from Tantra to BDSM. She’s the author of Urban Tantra – the world’s first LGBTQ+-inclusive Tantric sex book, Ecstasy is Necessary and Luxurious Loving.  Her books, workshops and lectures are an eclectic mix of sexual and spiritual practices designed to encourage readers and participants of all genders and sexual preferences to expand their capacity for both pleasure and spiritual fulfillment.  Urban Tantra® is an international community, a philosophy, and an inclusive conscious sexuality practice that supports both personal and professional goals. Barbara is also the founder of the Urban Tantra® Professional Training Program, a comprehensive training program in the practice and application of conscious sexuality and the co-founder of Erotic Awakening, a pioneering series of workshops focusing on the physical, spiritual and healing powers of sex.    Timestamps 00:01:17 - Guest introduction 00:01:50 - Layla’s first introduction to Barbara when she was an undergrad at Stanford 00:03:47 - How Barbara paved the way for Layla to be her sexual self 00:05:26 - How the AIDS epidemic in NYC introduced Barbara to Tantra 00:07:10 - Tantra is so much bigger than just sex 00:10:14 - The real reason Barbara started studying Tantra 00:14:10 - Bringing powerful healing neo-Tantric practices to gay men with AIDS 00:16:11 - Layla shares how Tantra supported one of the hardest experiences of her life 00:17:14 - Sign up for Layla’s newsletter at LaylaMartin.com 00:21:46 - Meeting yourself in the intensity means meeting God 00:25:19 - How Tantra became so heteronormative 00:28:04 - Your invitation into the VITA™ Coaching Certification 00:31:44 - How divine masculine and divine feminine are an invitation to play your identity 00:37:16 - Creating systemic change through becoming softer and more inclusive 00:41:20 - How is Tantra best helpful for the gender and sex minority? 00:45:59 - Tantra makes change feel easier and safer 00:52:15 - The universal desire to find “something more” 00:56:02 - Layla and Barbara drink MOOD™ Sexy Supplements 10:00:54 - Where people find ecstasy in life that isn’t sex or orgasm 01:02:10 - Barbara teaches one of her favorite breathwork techniques 01:05:00 - One of Barbara’s weirdest Tantric experiences 01:09:24 - Where to find Barbara’s work 01:11:10 - Conclusion   Penis Massage Guide Pussy Massage Guide  

Former Wall Street professional turned Sex Witch, Bibi Brzozka, explores the importance of breasts in sexuality and guides listeners through a powerful breast massage practice. She discusses the journey to spiritual center, appreciating stillness in sex and life, redirecting energy for personal growth, and using breast work for healing heartbreak and enhancing pleasure.

Suzy Ashworth, Success Coach, discusses infinite receiving, overcoming toxic conditioning, updating the nervous system, and the importance of allowing support. She shares her journey from foster care to a 7-figure entrepreneur, emphasizing living authentically and embracing personal greatness.

Henika Patel, founder of the School of Sensual Arts, draws on her rich background in classical Tantra and psychology to explore deep connections within ourselves and with others. She discusses the transformative journey of reconnecting with sensuality, emphasizing the importance of embracing all facets of our being, even the difficult ones. Henika dives into the power of goddess archetypes in expanding devotion and critiques cultural appropriation in wellness. Her insights challenge misconceptions about tantra, revealing it as a path to inner divinity and sacred sensuality.