

The Michaela Boehm Podcast
Michaela Boehm
Listen to international teacher and relationship expert, Michaela Boehm, as she answers questions about intimacy, dating and relationships.
Learn how to create 'the spark', and keep it alive, while staying deeply connected to yourself and others in an increasingly busy world.
www.michaelaboehm.com
Michaela Boehm teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and relationships. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela combines her training in psychology and extensive clinical counseling experience with her in-depth training in the yogic arts. A gifted speaker and counselor, her unique body of work centers on the intersection of intimacy and embodiment. Known for her work with high-performing individuals, her ongoing private clients include Oscar-winning actors, multiple Grammy-winning musicians, producers, and business pioneers. Michaela is the Author of “The Wild Woman’s Way” and the founder of The Non-Linear Movement Method®, a powerful somatic release modality. Her work has recently been featured in Gwyneth Paltrow”s Netflix Show “Sex, Love & goop” and Will Smith’s bestselling memoir ‘Will’. She lives on an organic farm in California where she rescues and rehabilitates animals.
Learn how to create 'the spark', and keep it alive, while staying deeply connected to yourself and others in an increasingly busy world.
www.michaelaboehm.com
Michaela Boehm teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and relationships. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela combines her training in psychology and extensive clinical counseling experience with her in-depth training in the yogic arts. A gifted speaker and counselor, her unique body of work centers on the intersection of intimacy and embodiment. Known for her work with high-performing individuals, her ongoing private clients include Oscar-winning actors, multiple Grammy-winning musicians, producers, and business pioneers. Michaela is the Author of “The Wild Woman’s Way” and the founder of The Non-Linear Movement Method®, a powerful somatic release modality. Her work has recently been featured in Gwyneth Paltrow”s Netflix Show “Sex, Love & goop” and Will Smith’s bestselling memoir ‘Will’. She lives on an organic farm in California where she rescues and rehabilitates animals.
Episodes
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Oct 8, 2022 • 33min
Episode #63 - Journey to Full Body Orgasm
In this episode, Michaela answers a viewer question about the journey to full body orgasm.
00:00 - What is the journey to full body orgasm?
03:41 - Openness and conductivity
10:26 - The role of technique
11:50 - The role of love
14:41 - Use of heart practices
18:01 - Energetic locks and energy conversation
21:17 - A common mistake
24:48 - Pelvic health affects a lot of areas of life
26:21 - Where to start
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: https://www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : https://amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at https://www.guruviking.com

Oct 1, 2022 • 26min
Episode #62 - The Season of Autumn
In this episode, Michaela reflects on the Autumn season and discusses the symbolic and archetypal themes of harvest and Halloween, as well as traditional European practices and her own seasonal lifestyle adjustments.
00:00 - Michaela reflects on the Autumn season
02:17 - Working with the symbolism of the harvest
05:08 - Michaela comments on Halloween and traditional European practices
09:53 - Lifestyle changes in Autumn
12:57 - Light exposure and caffeine adjustments
19:58 - Mood support as the days get shorter
23:02 - Final season of the 12 Facets archetype program
25:31 - Summary of things to consider in Autumn
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: https://www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : https://amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at https://www.guruviking.com
Resources Mentioned:
Huberman Lab episode on light exposure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF0nqolsNZc

Sep 17, 2022 • 39min
Episode #61 - Spicing Things Up & Modern Dating
In this episode, Michaela answers viewer questions about exploring new things in the bedroom, communicating with partners about fantasies, and discusses a viewer’s frustrations about dating and relationships in the modern day.
00:00 - What if my partner doesn’t want to explore in the bedroom?
05:41- How important is physical intimacy in relationship?
08:56 - How do I evoke more darkness from my partner?
12:42 - How to suggest something new to a partner?
17:06 - Why are men struggling to measure up?
21:15 - Expectations vs reality
28:16 - Considerations when selecting a partner
34:40 - Don’t date potential
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For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: https://www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : https://amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at https://www.guruviking.com

Sep 10, 2022 • 38min
Episode #60 - The Path of Pleasure
In this episode, Michaela Boehm discusses the practice of pleasure as a spiritual path.
00:00 - Can pleasure be a spiritual practice?
00:22 - What is pleasure?
02:46 - Tantric approach to pleasure
03:34 - The spiritual potential of pleasure
04:35 - Pleasure as a discipline
07:26 - Tracking your life through practice
09:11 - Gaining skill and training the body
10:49 - Tuning the practice
15:20 - How to build a practice
18:12 - A simple pleasure practice
20:07 - Exploring different types of pleasure
23:26 - What to expect when you begin a pleasure practice
26:22 - Improving technical skill
28:30 - What if I don’t feel like it?
28:52 - The power of ritual
34:45 - Awakening the pleasure body
35:01 - September-only 20% course discount
Use promo code 'MBPODCAST' to get 20% off the 'Awakening the Pleasure Body' course for September only!
https://www.michaelaboehm.com/product/awakening-pleasure-online/
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: https://www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : https://amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at https://www.guruviking.com

Sep 3, 2022 • 23min
Episode #59 - Hotness In Your Long Term Relationship
In this episode, Michaela answers viewer questions about hot to keep a long term relationship hot, why the spark dies, and how to get it back.
00:00 - What makes the first flush of intimacy so exciting?
02:29 - The gold standard trap
03:42 - Attraction vs compatibility
05:13 - How the spark dies
08:22 - The danger of resentment
09:41 - 5 things that kill the of spark
12:22 - Where to start
15:05 - Spontaneity isn’t everything
18:41 - 3 tips for getting the hotness back
Register for the Non-Linear Movement Method® teacher training: https://michaelaboehm.ac-page.com/nlmm-teacher-training
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: https://www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : https://amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at https://www.guruviking.com

Aug 27, 2022 • 26min
Episode #58: Relationship Dealbreakers & Manifestation
In this episode, Michaela answers viewer questions about dealbreakers in relationships, manifestation and goal setting, when to discuss the possibility of children and more.
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00:00 - Flow vs manifestation
01:10 - Focus and goal setting
04:19 - Deciding whether or not to have children
06:59 - Dealing with what is outside of our control
09:13 - What if my partner isn’t clear if they want children
12:57 - Are differences in life approach necessarily dealbreakers in relationship?
17:16 - How to harmonise different life approaches
18:45 - No such thing as a little bit pregnant
21:07 - When to discuss children when dating?
23:08 - Embodied goal setting
24:46 - How to become a Non-Linear Movement Method® practitioner
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Register for the Non-Linear Movement Method® teacher training: https://michaelaboehm.ac-page.com/nlmm-teacher-training
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: https://www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : https://amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at https://www.guruviking.com

Aug 13, 2022 • 38min
Episode #57: Love and Grief
In this episode, Michaela explores the themes of love and grief, answering view questions about unresolved emotions, rebuilding after loss of a relationship or loved one, involving the body in the grief process, and shares how Michaela dealt with grief and loss in her own life.
00:00 - Why grief?
01:12 - How to work with with unresolved emotions about the deceased
04:02 - Working with guilt
05:38 - Positive and negative influences of our parents
08:04 - Lineage and liberation
10:29 - Different models of grief and moving beyond Kübler-Ross’ five stage model
11:39 - Grief takes energy and can’t be rushed
14:18 - Involving the body in the grief process
17:59 - Michaela’s house fire
19:33 - How others diminish your grief
21:31 - Belongings vs beings
23:23 - Loss of Michaela’s library
25:02 - Michaela’s missing book
26:16 - The meaning of home
27:20 - How to rebuild a life
32:10 - How to support those who are grieving
37:00 - Death as part of life
Register for the Non-Linear Movement Method® teacher training: https://michaelaboehm.ac-page.com/nlmm-teacher-training
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Martin Prechtel's 'The Smell of Rain on Dust: Grief and Praise': https://amzn.to/3SQ9tcL
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at www.guruviking.com

Jul 30, 2022 • 58min
Episode #56: Books, Podcasts & the Love of Reading
In this episode, Michaela and Steve chat about the books and podcasts Michaela has recently enjoyed, discuss her love of reading, and talk about how she learned to speak English.
00:00 - E-readers vs physical books
02:31 - Michaela’s love of reading
05:31 - Michaela’s esoteric reading
07:15 - How Michaela acquired advanced English language
10:09 - Michaela’s reading habits
12:51 - The power of imagination
13:53 - Near Death Experiences, Rudolph Steiner, and Milton Erickson
17:32 - Herman Hesse’s collected works
19:53 - Who was Herman Hesse?
21:36 - Rilke’s ‘Buddha in der Glorie’
22:20 - Recommendation No.1: ‘The Garden Awakening’ by Mary Reynolds (https://amzn.to/3pbAqu9)
27:36 - The food forest on Michaela’s ranch
32:39 - Recommendation No.2: ‘Sonora’ by David Yetman (https://amzn.to/3zTiH0q)
35:17 - Recommendation No.3: Dr. Andrew Huberman Podcast (https://hubermanlab.com/)
43:24 - Optimizing sleep and light exposure routine
50:47 - Hot and cold exposure for well being
53:09 - Sauna culture in Europe
54:39 - How to become a teacher of the Non-Linear Movement Method®
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at www.guruviking.com

Jul 23, 2022 • 49min
Episode #55: Age Gaps, Jealousy and Gold Standard Relationship
In this episode, Michaela answers viewer questions including navigating age gaps between partners, dealing with jealousy, and what is the gold standard of relationship.
00:00 - Can an age gap relationship work when the woman is 15 years older?
05:36 - - How do I navigate jealousy from partner about opposite sex friends?
10:15 - How do deal with the desire for freedom and exploration outside of a monogamous relationship?
18:41 - How do I know if my relationship is going well?
20:24 - Are some people just not built for monogamy?
27:00 - Anthony Storr’s ‘Solitude’
29:47 - Is relationship the gold standard of psychological health?
35:15 - Are relationships about my enjoyment or serving others?
40:16 - Is the prospect of costly divorce a deterrent for relationship?
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: www.michaelaboehm.com
Access 'The Relationship Course' now! https://www.michaelaboehm.com/product/the-relationship-course/
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at www.guruviking.com

Jul 7, 2022 • 50min
Episode #54: Obsession, Attachment & Libido
In this episode, Michaela answers viewer questions about trends in psychology and therapy, attachment theory, obsessive thoughts about new relationship, and the decline in men’s libido.
00:00 - Attachment styles
00:24 - Trends in psychology and therapy
02:29 - Different causes of anxious attachment
05:17 - Personality profiling, Myers Briggs, and the Big 5
09:45 - Can attachment styles be changed?
13:49 - Gaining courage in relationship
17:21 - How to access the genius of the body
21:19 - How to stop obsessive thoughts about a new partner
29:22 - Dating potential
30:22 - A powerful thought experiment about acceptance and rejection
37:15 - Why is there a decrease in men’s libido?
48:03 - Non-Linear Movement Method® teacher training
Register for the Non-Linear Movement Method® teacher training: https://michaelaboehm.ac-page.com/nlmm-teacher-training
For workshops, teacher training and audio courses: www.michaelaboehm.com
To order Michaela's book "The Wild Woman's Way" : amzn.to/2BQ5WpY
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James at www.guruviking.com