In this episode I interview Achal who is the founder of Daughters of Kali. She is a force of inspiration for south asian and women of color who are decolonising their hearts, roots and spirituality from the age old westernisation of indigenous and ancient ancestral wisdom of the vedic, yogic and tantric lineages. She is a teacher, coach and space holder for temple spaces for BIPOC women specifically 'brown sisters' ready to reclaim their shakti, "feminine power" and confront fear and shame instilled by a capitalistic culture, patriarchal society and colonial mentality of both those that colonise and those that have been colonised.

To connect with Achal and Daughters of Kali head over to her instagram @daughtersofkali.co and find her current offers Kali Awakening, Return of the Devadasis and 1:1 Ancestral & Energetic Support before she departs for her pilgrimage and on the grounds project in India to make the mission of DoK even bigger and grander than ever.

Timestamps:

01:49 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Awakening

05:28 The Role of Trauma in Spiritual Awakening

08:33 The Path of Pleasure vs. Pain in Spirituality

11:39 Reclaiming Power and the Role of Kali

14:04 The Birth of Daughters of Kali

18:06 Colonization in Modern Spiritual Spaces

20:01 Navigating Cultural Appropriation and Spirituality

24:05 Healing Shame and Reconnecting with Ancestry

27:39 Offerings and the Vision of Daughters of Kali

37:56 The Transformative Power of Burnout

41:57 Embodying Shakti: The Fire Within

43:12 Love, Devotion, and Divine Union

50:56 The Balance of Shiva and Shakti

57:34 Reclaiming Power and Identity

01:00:20 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

If you would like to connect with me you can find me on instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary connection call at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.

I welcome you back to the first episode of the second season of my podcast where I go into why I explored alternative relationship structures, shadows of non-monogamy and why love does not need to be a test of what you can endure.

1:11 Kundalini Awakening

4:24 Journey Through Karmic Magnification

7:48 Confusion around Identity

9:06 Polyamory as a Possibility

12:24 Shadow behind Freedom

16:01 Paradox of Safety and Danger in Awakening

20:09 Reflections on Capital L Love

If you would like to connect with me you can find me on instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary connection call at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.

John Minks is a sound therapist with over 17 years of experience in exploring the profound healing powers of sound. His deep understanding of music allows him to create harmonized soundscapes, blending traditional sound healing instruments with digital synthesizers to craft immersive, cosmic sound journeys.

As the founder of Deep Space Mallets, John creates custom mallets for gongs, singing bowls, and frame drums, ensuring each piece contributes to the therapeutic sound experience. He regularly conducts sound, yoga, and meditation retreats and travels across the United States offering transformative sound therapy sessions. Through his work, John Minks continues to expand the boundaries of sound healing, providing profound experiences for those seeking relaxation, mental clarity, and inner peace.

Timestamps:

2:13 John’s Musical Awakening and Early Experiences

10:08 The Transformative Power of Sound

12:55 The Science Behind Sound Healing

20:41 The Cellular Impact of Sound

23:51 Exploring Instruments and Personal Connections

24:39 The Cosmic Connection of Sound

30:16 Healing Through Sound: The Gong Experience

34:35 Sound Medicine v. Plant Medicine

37:11 Celestial Soundscapes: A Journey Beyond

40:11 Love and Healing: A Shared Journey

If you want to connect with me you can find my instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary consult call for private coaching at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.

Ava Tamar is an intimacy coach and tantra mentor leading the way with rawness, and vulnerability. She is a teacher of conscious relating and soft living who specializes in transformative coaching for ‘bold’ humans.

Follow her on @intimatewithava or work with her in 1:1 mentorship. Her latest offering ‘reclaim’ is an online course for budding high priestesses now open for enrolment.

Timestamps:

03:11 The Journey of Vulnerability in Relationships

05:47 The Power of Memes and Branding Online

08:54 The Importance of Mentorship and Community

11:58 Exploring Temple Arts & Sexuality

14:57 Creating Sacred Spaces for Connection

17:52 Navigating Relationships and Spiritual Growth

26:10 Acceptance and Parental Wounds

29:58 Reclaiming Personal Power

34:04 The High Priestess Archetype

38:59 Embracing the Witch Within

42:55 The Connection to Nature and Cycles

46:58 Spiritual Practices for Empowerment

If you want to connect with me you can find my instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary consult call for private coaching at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.

Liz Harrington is a hypnosis, dating and attachment coach. She educates prolifically on navigating anxious-avoidant attachment styles, conscious dating and calling in love through subconscious, somatic and energetic work.

Follow her on instagram @liz_harrington and work with her in 1:1 coaching or through her online courses like ‘conscious dating’ and her latest offering ‘calling in aligned love.’ Learn more about her on https://liz-harrington.com.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Inspiration to Work in Attachment

3:46 Turning Point and Shift in Attachment Patterns

8:08 Transition from Corporate Job to Coaching

19:51 Importance of Hypnotherapy and Subconscious Work

26:27 Understanding Attachment Wounds

29:12 Medicine and Energetics of the Anxious-Avoidant Dance

33:41 Blind Spots and Conscious Dating

48:59 Exploring Soul Contracts and Soulmates

51:35 The Importance of Self Worth and Vulnerability

56:19 Embracing Authenticity in the Dating Process

If you want to connect with me you can find my instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary consult call for private coaching at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.

In this episode, Leon and Rashi discuss polyamory, getting to know yourself and prioritising compatibility in relationship. Leon describes what he finds attractive in partners and highlights open and honest communication as the hallmark of any healthy exploration.

Leon Feingold is an advocate for ethical non-monogamy and helped launch New York’s first openly polyamorous residence in Brooklyn. He is the co-founder of Open Love NY and the House of Good Deeds. He delivered a Ted Talk in 2015 on Polyamory and is currently writing a book.

You can find his talk on www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtdsZ8B7JQY and check out his charity organization to volunteer with houseofgooddeeds.org.

Timestamps:

3:14 Polyamory as an Orientation

8:37 Navigating Crossroads and Mismatch

12:09 Advice for Beginners in Polyamory

16:18 The Overlap between Polyamory and the Play Scene

19:03 Personal Exploration and Sexual Empowerment

22:44 The Difference between Swinging and Polyamory

26:18 Developing Emotional Intelligence and Active Listening

31:50 Building Strong Relationships: The Power of Vulnerability and Trust

39:41 Creating Inclusive Spaces: Diverse Perspectives in Play Scenes

49:26 Attraction and Compatibility: The Importance of Mutual Desire

53:51 Kink and Erotic Healing

59:03 Making a Difference: The Mission of House of Good Deeds

TW: This is not a debate on polyamory vs. monogamy or advocating for a type of relationship structure. If you are inherently curious about polyamory or want to dip your feet then this is for you. If not, feel free to skip this one. I don't particularly align with it at this time and will share more about my personal lessons in the future.

If you would like to connect with me you can find me on instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary connection call at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.

Welcome back to the second episode of the Illume Podcast. In this episode, I interview Leola Watkins. Leola is an author, pleasure priestess by vocation and tantric intimacy mentor. Her mission is to be a voice for integrating sexuality and spirituality in intimate relationship with ourselves and others. She works with couples and individuals on building a pleasure-filled life and is currently on tour for her latest bestseller 'Sacred sex ed.'

Follow her on @talktantratome. You can also work with her in 1:1 mentorship or through her online courses like ‘higher love club’ and ‘pleasure priestess initiation’ to take a deeper dive into tantra and sacred sexuality at https://www.talktantratome.com/work-with-me.

Timestamps:

1:26 Becoming a Pleasure Priestess

3:52 Sexual Trauma and Societal Conditioning

9:06 Reclaiming Sexuality and The Mission of Sacred Sex Ed

15:40 Sex Magic: Pleasure and Manifestation

20:36 Embracing All Emotions and Experiences in Tantra

29:34 Empowering Yourself: Be your own Guru

32:22 Family Life and Bipolar II Diagnosis

40:21 Types of Sex and Sexual Healing

49:16 Stepping out of your comfort zone: The Key to Growth

52:12 Feeling Lit Up from Inside

If you want to connect with me you can find my instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary consult call for private coaching at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.

Welcome welcome to the first ever episode of the Illume Podcast, a personal solocast where I go into my story, how my first heartbreak cracked me open and why I dropped the academic path to follow the path of healing and reconnect with my joie de vivre.

Timestamps:

2:47 Early Conditioning and Defenses

4:16 Glimmers of Alternative Healing and Cosmic Awe

9:12 Heartbreak in College and Depression

14:44 Finding Healing and Realignment

20:03 The Call from Ayahuasca

26:23 Escaping the Ivory Tower

27:40 Death of the Old and the Shamanic Path

30:12 Clues from the Dreamworld and Yoga

33:00 Reclaiming Power and Pleasure

37:15 Finding Support and Community

PS. Given that this was the first thing I ever recorded in 2024 when this podcast was newly released, please be forewarned that it is not my best editing job, in fact it may even be the worst. My apologies on it sounding choppy and unnaturally fast at times. I would like to believe that my editing skills have evolved and the next few episodes sound much better! Thank you to everyone who reached out to support me last year and lied about how great it sounded and to anyone who persists through it now.

If you would like to connect with me you can find me on instagram @ra_healingarts_ or book a complimentary connection call at ⁠www.rahealingarts.com⁠.