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49. Blending Science, Spirituality, & Sacred Sex with Samantha Charles

August 25, 2024 • Kristin Birdwell • Season 2 • Episode 6

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I met Samantha Charles at a yoni casting ceremony. Yes, you read that right! It was such a beautifully connective and healing experience, and I am grateful she accepted the invitation to come on the podcast!

In this episode, Samantha shares her journey into the realm of sacred sexuality and how she intertwines the divine and the taboo through science, spirituality, and sacred sex. We also chat about healing the feminine, spiritual bypassing, the importance of somatic practices, cycle tracking, and yoni casting ceremonies as a way to release shame, increase confidence, and step into more profound love and acceptance.

Takeaways

Healing happens in the body, and somatic work is essential for this process.
Integrating science and spirituality can provide a more holistic understanding of the world.
Education and knowledge about the body and sexuality are crucial for personal growth and well-being.
Challenging societal taboos and misconceptions around topics like sex and the female cycle is necessary for empowerment and self-discovery. Natural birth control involves understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle.
Ovulation is the peak of the cycle and a time of energy and outward expression.
The luteal phase is a time of transition and introspection.
Tracking and being in relationship with one's cycle is important for understanding and honoring the body.
The Yoni casting kit is a tool for connecting with and honoring the body.
We are all different and beautiful in our own unique ways.

Chapters

00:00, Introduction and Background

03:01, The Journey into Somatic Healing and Sacred Sexuality

08:55, Integrating Science and Spirituality

12:52, Womb Healing and Embracing the Female Cycle

19:05, Challenging Taboos: Education and Empowerment

26:49, Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

27:19, The Peak of the Cycle: Ovulation

28:15, The Luteal Phase: Transition and Introspection

33:05, Tracking and Honoring the Cycle

36:31, Connecting with the Body: The Yoni Casting Kit

45:18, Embracing Our Differences: We Are All Beautiful

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