This Tantric Life is a podcast created by Layla Martin. The profound conversations throughout This Tantric Life are dedicated to exploring the deep wisdom and practices of Tantra, Sacred Sexuality, and conscious relationships. Join host Layla Martin as she invites her mentors and friends to dive eve
Shownotes Why your pelvic floor affects everything from sex to core strength How to make self-pleasure double as pelvic floor training Why moisturizing your vulva matters as much as moisturizing your face Dr. Sara's number one piece of advice for better orgasms A simple, guided pelvic floor love practice you can do at home What Dr. Sara thinks all boys should know about the female body Bio Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, widely known as The Vagina Whisperer on Instagram and TikTok. She's the creator of The V-Hive App, an online pelvic floor workout app…
In this special solocast episode of This Tantric Life, Layla Martin introduces a paradigm shift in how we approach pleasure, desire, and intimacy. Moving away from performance-based mechanics or static personality types, Layla frames sexual energy as a set of dynamic "superpowers" that every person can cultivate to heal blockages, deepen partner connection, and activate their full erotic potential. Follow Layla! Instagram https://instagram.com/thelaylamartin Website https://laylamartin.com/ Weekly Email https://laylamartin.com/join-list/ Listen on Apple Podcasts…
Shownotes How the losing her greatest love taught Mama Gena about eros What healing truly is (and what it isn't) Why the only prayer in the Goddess tradition is "thank you" What Layla learned throughout two years of ongoing illness Why Mama Gena was thrown out of the cathedral on Park Avenue What Mama Gena wants every woman to feel when she's on her knees Bio Regena Thomashauer, better known as Mama Gena, is a pioneering voice in women's empowerment, a bestselling author, teacher, feminist icon, and the founder and CEO of the School of Womanly Arts, which began in her living room in 1998 and…
Shownotes How deep intimacy can be the antidote to widespread low-grade depression What Kim put in her online dating profile to magnetize her King How to take the first step toward learning to listen to your body What it took for Kim to go from numb and disconnected to a Tantric wedding at 50 The exact practices that can help you go from body hatred to body love What an extraordinary sexual experience actually feels like Bio Kimberly Phoenix-Coffin is a trauma-informed intimacy, relationship, and Tantra teacher, speaker, co-author, and coach, co-founder of Phoenix Rising Retreats, and host…
Shownotes The #1 piece of advice for men who want to become multi-orgasmic What prostate massage can teach men about sex What happens when men are socialized out of anal pleasure How slowness retrains patterns while intensity causes shutdown Why men need as much safety and self-love as women do The one book Devah says every man should be reading Bio Devah Curlechéile is a sex, intimacy, and sensual embodiment guide whose journey began in Ireland. Raised Catholic, he felt from an early age that life held far more than what he had been shown. After graduating with a degree in Neuroscience from…
Shownotes Why men have been led to misunderstand what the masculine actually is What the first stage, second stage, and third stage of relationship look like Why a deeply safe person can activate an unsafe nervous system The 3 things men need to address to heal the pain between genders Why love and relationships are in an evolutionary moment right now A simple embodied practice to drop into your masculine or feminine Bio John Wineland is a world renowned author, teacher, and speaker. For nearly two decades, he has guided thousands of men and women in the realms of masculine and feminine…
Shownotes How to go from sexual shame to cosmic, multi-orgasmic sex Why orgasm should be non-negotiable in your relationship How fear of sexuality impacts a developing nervous system The most common relationship problem women face What it looks like to leave religion and embrace spirituality How to become multi-orgasmic after years of shutdown, no matter your age Bio Talaina is a sexual liberation guide and relationship coach who helps individuals and couples move beyond shame and shutdown into their deepest capacity for pleasure, intimacy, and authentic connection. She transformed her own…
Shownotes How spiritual growth can translate directly into better sex The #1 thing every man should do when he wakes up in the morning Why sports pressure was easier for Brenden than being in conflict with his partner A simple daily practice that can change everything for men How to bring out the best in a man as a woman Why you need to be whole in yourself to experience true masculinity and femininity Bio Brenden Durell is a breathwork and somatic facilitator, intimacy guide, author, and co-founder of Oríkao, a ceremonial grade heirloom cacao brand sourced from indigenous communities in the…
Shownotes Why orgasm doesn't have to mean climax (and what it does mean) Mama Gena's story of failing her final test for a sexuality class The best approach for a woman who is struggling to orgasm Why women have the ability to turn on anytime, under any circumstance What an extended massive orgasm practice is How having your own pleasure practice makes dating better Bio Regena Thomashauer, better known as Mama Gena, is a pioneering voice in women's empowerment, a bestselling author, teacher, feminist icon, and the founder and CEO of the School of Womanly Arts, which began in her living room…
Shownotes How to transform difficult moments in a relationship into turning points What distinguishes an abusive relationship from a partner with trauma How reclaiming your sexuality can take your partnership to a new level The four pillars that have helped Aubrey and Brian move through challenges The one question to ask yourself when you feel triggered by your partner What makes conflict the same as rebuilding your muscles at the gym Bio Brian Butts and Aubrey Slaver are relational and shadow alchemists devoted to the art of sacred partnership. Blending parts work, archetypal awareness, and…
Shownotes The real reason premature ejaculation happens How a Tantric orgasm feels different than a default orgasm Why pushing your body during sex actually blocks pleasure How to train your body for deeper pleasure and sexual experiences How to bring breast activation into your lovemaking experiences The power of yin versus yang in sexual experiences Bio Diana Richardson is widely regarded as a leading contemporary authority on human sexuality and conscious intimacy. A bestselling author on Tantra, her work centers on the union of sex and meditation, and on practical ways this sacred…
Shownotes Layla's story of encountering aliens for the first time How psilocybin impacts people's sex lives compared to SSRIs What changed for Tomasso sexually after a guided psilocybin experience What makes your romantic partner the best, or worst, thing for your nervous system Why a healthy, happy man can set a tone for an entire relationship Why choosing your partner is the most important decision you will ever make Bio Tommaso Barba a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London. Under the mentorship of Dr. David Erritzoe and Prof. David Nutt, he has…
Shownotes How to attract what Seren calls Earth Alpha men Why healing trauma is an act of cultural magic How quantum leaps and manifestation often come from total collapse The difference between womb healing and the High Priestess path Layla and Seren's personal definitions of magic Why healing your wounds with the masculine allows you to see men as sacred Bio Seren Bertrand is a cultural mystic and visionary, best known for her best selling and award winning books on feminine wisdom and eco-spirituality. Seren has been married to Dr. Azra Bertand for over a decade, with a beautiful…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist Why Tantra allows you to be both fully spiritual and fully human The reason your nervous system goes numb trying to process intense emotion How to use spiritual practices as enrichment to your life rather than bypassing Why women's sexual energy after 40 years old ignites instead of dwindles A simple beginners' practice for overcoming ageism and unlocking confidence Bio Kirsti Kuosmanen is a lifelong artist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in women's sexuality and embodied spirituality. A professional actress…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist Layla and Rebecca share the stories of their Kundalini awakenings How undigested energy becomes trauma in our nervous systems How a Goddess dress and a case of norovirus became a spiritual crossroads for Layla How to tell whether your soul or your ego is speaking Rebecca's favorite simple way to stay connected with your soul Bio Rebecca Campbell is an international bestselling author, mystic, and spiritual teacher whose creations have inspired millions of people all over the world. Her bestselling books,…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist How pelvic floor health directly connects to pleasure How modern life and high heels create tightness in your pelvic floor What you can start doing now to improve your pelvic floor health Lauren's advice to women who feel numbness during sex Bonus pelvic floor practice with Layla Bio Lauren Ohayon is the creator of "Restore Your Core®" (RYC®), a comprehensive and sustainable fitness program that empowers women who aim to be strong, long, mobile, and functional. With more than two decades' of experience as an…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist Layla explains what she calls the 3% in a relationship Why it's important to process challenges somatically using your bodies The #1 question Layla asks herself when conflict arises How to use conflict as a vehicle into a deeper level of connection How a couple in their 70s went from roommates to intimacy, safety, and turn-on Bio Fabienne Annick is a Sex, Love & Spirit Coach who sees sexuality and partnership as profound mirrors for self-awareness and gateways to healing, growth, and magic. Her work is deeply…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist Exactly what the "witch wound" is and where it lives in your body The one thing Layla would change in the Catholic teachings Why spiritual lies live inside our bodies as self-hatred How spirituality impacts our ability to be a sexual being What most people still don't understand about Mary Magdalene Bio Meggan Watterson is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Mary Magdalene Revealed. She is a feminist theologian with a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and a Master of…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist Ian's definition of great sex and how you can bring it into practice Why basic chemical attraction is part of what keeps couples together How dating apps impact relational and sexual experiences The number one key to Ian and his wife's sex life after 25 years together A daily practice for men and one for women to enhance presence and pleasure Bio Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex therapist who works with individuals and couples on a range of relational issues…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist Different ways we unknowingly leak our sexual energy in modern life Key ways to begin rebuilding your sexual energy How exchanging energy with your partner leads to increased pleasure What obstacles men face in becoming multi-orgasmic and how to fix them A simple practice to feel your Qi in less than 30 seconds Bio Lee Holden is a Qi Gong Master who has brought ancient tradition to the mainstream. He's the author of the bestselling book Ready, Set, SLOW and a PBS favorite with shows such as Less Stress, More…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist How the American approach to pleasure compares to other cultures Layla shares one of her favorite cemetery sex stories The #1 way to get back into a sexual headspace How to approach shame around your sexuality Dr. Kate shares a take home practice you can use to connect with your body sexually Bio Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D is a Licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic) in California, Florida, New York, and Illinois. She's a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist – Supervisor, and PACT…
Show Notes Take your business to the next level with my VITA™ Coaching Checklist The difference between objective truth vs. your truth (a.k.a. how to stop arguing with your own assumptions) A practical script for conflict that doesn't melt into blame soup The Five A's of Requests (Ask, Acknowledgement, Apology, Action, Agreements) How to repair trust and build integrity like it's a daily gym routine Why "Do you want to be heard, helped, or held?" is the relationship cheat code Men's work, shame alchemy, and the real work of becoming who you say you are Bio Andrew Horn is an entrepreneur,…
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist How Shay's childhood taught her the impact trauma has on adult relationships Why we have a tendency to draw in partners who are a perfect match for our wound How to know if you're in a dead end dynamic in your relationship The one question Shay asks herself when her inner saboteur comes up The importance of loving your parts so they don't hijack you in destructive ways Bio Shay Aiyana is the best-selling author of Becoming the One and the founder of Rising Woman, a global community dedicated to…
Shownotes What Sarah's awakening and transition into feminine magic looked like What sacred feminine ceremony actually is How Sarah's marriage was impacted by her awakening Why women's true happiness lies in their connection to themselves The hardest parts about learning the Priestess path The process Sarah went through to overcome her witch wound Bio Sarah thought she was destined to have an "in the box" life after going to a top college, working in advertising and then creating a successful emotional eating company. All of that changed when Sarah was introduced to Ceremony. After hearing…
Shownotes Terry's "grid" that reveals how your trauma shows up in relationships The difference between individual empowerment and relational empowerment Which quadrant of the grid Layla is on and how she got there Why Terry calls our relationships our "biosphere" Terry's best advice for shifting out of anger and into connection A powerful guided boundary practice to follow along with Bio Terry Real is an internationally recognized family therapist, speaker and best-selling author committed to helping you build the lasting, loving relationships you deserve. The author of four books, including…
Shownotes Why the cervix alters your state of consciousness How to move through a violation with your cervix What basic cervical dearmoring looks like inside your body The importance of understanding sovereignty in a relationship The phases of dearmoring safely Olivia's advice for reaching exquisite cosmic cervical orgasms Bio Olivia Bryant is the founder of Self:Cervix and creator of the Cervical Awakening Pathway – a profound journey into the body, love and creative power through activating the cervix. For over a decade, Olivia has explored the cervix as a portal to expanded sensation,…
Shownotes What most people don't realize about the happiest couples The difference between narcissistic abuse vs toxicity from trauma How to never get ghosted again What exactly relationship repair is and why it's important Why repair is an ongoing practice Four of the most important skills required to repair successfully Bio Baya Voce is a relationship repair expert helping couples fight better and make up faster. She holds an MSW from Columbia University, is in ongoing supervision with Esther Perel and is trained and mentored by Terry Real. Baya's approach blends therapeutic depth with the…
Shownotes How purity culture manifests in women's bodies and sexual experiences Why a woman's pleasure is a gift to everyone around her How ecstatic states purify and cleanse the soul Why shame is actually the gateway to pleasure A powerful practice that saved Dr. Kim's life Why Jesus' ministry would not exist without the women who supported it Bio Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton is a speaker, writer, teacher and the founder of UNCOVER, a 7-figure global lifestyle brand focused on intimacy, pleasure and women's empowerment. With a M.A. from Yale, a PhD, in-depth coaching training and many years…
Shownotes The importance of focusing on connection instead of healing How to describe your feelings from your body instead of your head The most effective way to teach attunement to men Why lack of attunement feels like apathy The difference between suppression and containment What it feels like to be present inside of yourself Bio Steven Jaggers is a somatic educator, practitioner and the founder of SOMA+IQ™ Breathwork, a powerful modality for nervous system healing and embodied transformation. He has trained over 2,000 practitioners in a unique method that rewires the body's response to…
Shownotes Why women have a hard time accessing cervical orgasms What sex is like before cervical healing vs. what it's like after A guided cervical micropractice you can follow along with How to create a relationship with your cervix if it's been removed 3 Ways you can connect with your cervix every day Why your cervix is connected to having a healthy nervous system Bio Jamie Elizabeth Thompson is a feminine embodiment teacher and the founder of Awakened Woman, a global community and course platform devoted to helping women reclaim their pleasure as holy and cultivate the intimacy they most…
About This Tantric Life with Layla Martin
This Tantric Life is a podcast created by Layla Martin. The profound conversations throughout This Tantric Life are dedicated to exploring the deep wisdom and practices of Tantra, Sacred Sexuality, and conscious relationships. Join host Layla Martin as she invites her mentors and friends to dive eve
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