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My Natural Homebirth: Birth as a Psychedelic, Spiritual, and Sacred Rite
An unfiltered account of my natural homebirth and the initiation that taught me what it means to truly surrender. A story of trust, embodiment, and the mystical power of birth as a psychedelic, sacred rite. 💫 In this episode:• Conscious preparation for a natural homebirth• The moment of complete surrender• Birth as a mystical, embodied rite Subscribe for stories on spirituality, embodiment, and love as a path to awakening. ⏰ Chapters 00:00 — A Birth Story I Didn’t Plan to TellAn unexpected free hour turns into sharing the most intimate story of my life. 01:47 — The Night My Waters Broke (Hollywood-Style)What really happened when labour began — dramatic, messy, and completely unfiltered. 04:05 — Preparing the Birth CaveCreating sacred space: lavender oil, sheepskin rug, and the first gentle waves of labour. 08:25 — When Labour Became PsychedelicMoving through visions, trauma release, and deep healing in the in-between. 13:58 — Fear, Shame, and the Medicine of FocusMeeting old memories and learning radical self-love mid-contraction. 18:45 — Zen on the Toilet: Finding My PowerWhy my birth became a meditation, not a performance — and how focus became my survival. 23:55 — The Pushing PortalFrom exhaustion to divine humour: when my higher self reminded me the body knows. 29:40 — Take Me to Your RiverThe moment music, surrender, and love carried me into motherhood. 34:55 — Aloha, RiverThe first breath, the meaning of his name, and the sacred silence that welcomed him home. 39:15 — Reflections on Birth and BecomingWhat I learned about surrender, motherhood, and the rite of initiation that birth truly is. ♡ Connect with me: 🌿 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ 🌐 Website → www.angeldrake.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Alchemy of Expression: Sacred Theater, Deep Listening and Embodying the Oracle with Madelyn Moon
In this Episode Angel is joined by Madelyn Moon as they dive into exploring the essence of the oracle archetype, deep listening and embodiment— advocating for the creation of inner space. Madelyn emphasizes expressing truth with heart to forge genuine connections, deepening authenticity through spiritual practice and somatics. This involves understanding acting as a transformative spiritual tool, empowering emotional sovereignty. Creativity in love is explored, merging myth, ritual, and acting for profound relational depth. - The Oracle Archetype and Deep Listening - The Transformative Power of Sacred Theater - Merging Myth, Ritual and Acting to Deepen in Relationship 00:00 Introduction and Who is Madeleine? 00:47 Exploring the Oracle Archetype 03:11 Being an Oracle as an Artist 04:02 The Challenges of Deep Listening 05:37 The Scary Silence and Mystery 08:19 Practices for Being in the Silence 10:30 Flipping the Script: Inner Space and Outer Space 11:53 Expression with Heart vs. Expression without Heart 14:47 Creating a Bridge for Connection 19:32 The Power of Somatics in Expression 20:15 Discovering the Power of Acting and Emotions 25:31 Creativity in Love: Merging Myth, Ritual, and Acting 31:19 Sacred Theater: Freeing Stuck Energy and Entering Trance States Find Angel: https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ https://www.angelikaalana.com/ Find Madelyn: Madelyn Moon Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-madelyn-moon-show-previously-mind-body-musings/id866031519?l=en-GB Artistic Intimacy Free Masterclass: https://maddymoon.com/artistic-intimacy-free-masterclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelynmoonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Making Love to God: Healing the Father Wound & Reawakening Divine Union with Chelsey Jo Huntsman
In their illuminating conversation, Angel and Chelsey delve into the journey toward experiencing profound love and spiritual unity in partnership. They discuss the concept of connecting intimately with the divine as akin to making love to God, emphasizing its potential to deepen the bond between partners. Chelsey courageously shares her personal journey of healing father wounds and highlights the importance of addressing both maternal and paternal wounds for inner healing. The dialogue also touches upon the necessity of balancing divine masculine and feminine energies within ourselves and our relationships. They explore the freedom and conscious choice inherent in love in today's world, reflecting on the responsibilities and transformative potential of relationships. - Making Love to God, a Practice of Spiritual Reconnection - Healing your Mother and Father Wound - Excavating Helplessness and Independence in Relationships 00:00 Introduction and Prayer 02:53 Understanding True Love 05:51 Journey to Experiencing Spiritual Union in Partnership 08:58 Making Love to God 11:58 Healing Father Wounds 22:56 Balancing the Divine Masculine and Feminine 26:03 Healing Childhood Wounds 27:19 Divine Union and the Blueprint for Love 29:09 Reawakening Divine Union on the Planet 30:32 Experiencing Divine Union through Relationship and Communion with the Divine 31:34 The Freedom and Choice of Love in the Modern World 32:48 The Responsibility and Purpose of Relationships 34:23 Excavating Helplessness and Independence in Relationships 36:24 The Deeper Dynamics and Healing in Relationships 37:50 The Universal Nature of Relationship Challenges 39:11 Contraction and Expansion in Relationships 41:17 Making it Easy for Your Partner to Meet Your Needs 43:01 The Vulnerability and Humility of Pregnancy 45:32 Every Contraction Leads to an Expansion 48:49 Where to Find Chelsey and Her Work 50:15 A Transmission for Those Yearning for Love Follow Angel: https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ https://www.angelikaalana.com/ Find Chelsey: www.instagram.com/chelseyjohuntsman www.chelseyjohuntsman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Darkness, Desire and Liberation: The Healing Power of Conscious BDSM with Yossef Sagi
In their conversation, Angel and Yossef delve into the intersection of BDSM and Tantra, exploring Yossef's journey in these realms as a means of overcoming shame and repression. They emphasize the importance of boundaries and consent in BDSM scenes and challenge misconceptions about these practices. They discuss how embracing darkness and integrating all aspects of oneself can lead to healing. The role of power dynamics and archetypes in BDSM is highlighted, along with the potential for personal growth. They also touch on setting clear intentions in submission, the active nature of surrender, the psychology behind domination and submission, sensation kink, and how engaging in kink can increase resilience. Conscious Negotiation: Taking control of your Submission The Dominant as the Spaceholder, Not the one ‘In Control’ The Dominant Submissive Archetypes should replace Feminine Masculine Archetypes Healing from Abuse through Conscious BDSM Scenes The Intersection between Neo-Tantra and BDSM The Flow of Conversation: 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:40 Journey into BDSM and Tantra 03:09 Dealing with Shame and Guilt 04:48 What Tantra is Not 06:42 The Welcoming of Shadows in BDSM 08:26 The Healing Power of BDSM Scenes 10:16 Exploring Dark Fantasies 12:22 Embracing All Perspectives 13:47 The Healing Power of Embracing Darkness 17:06 Misconceptions about BDSM 18:29 Setting Up a Scene and Avoiding Abuse 20:27 The Power Dynamics in BDSM 23:57 Embracing the Dark and Exhaustion of Perfection 25:14 The Impact of Patriarchy on BDSM 28:07 The Archetypes of Dominance and Submission 30:59 Craving What We Don't Have 32:48 Supporting Women in Dominant Roles 35:25 Setting Clear Desires and Intentions 36:23 Psychological Kink 38:40 Sensation Kink 40:57 Expanding the Window of Tolerance 41:56 Engaging with Yossef's Work Connect with Angel: www.instagram.com/angelikaalana www.angeldrake.com Connect with Yossef: www.YossefSagi.com www.instagram.com/yossefsagi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Uncoupling from Validation: Curating Your Authentic Online Presence with Amanda Bucci
In this conversation, Amanda Bucci discusses the journey of building an authentic online presence and overcoming the fear and self-doubt that can arise. She shares her personal experiences with cancellation and the importance of developing a strong sense of self and grounding oneself in the face of negativity. Amanda also explores the process of uncoupling from validation and attachment to numbers, emphasizing the need to focus on one's own authenticity and growth. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of navigating the online space with courage and resilience. The conversation explores the importance of creating valuable content, being authentic and creative on social media, avoiding formulaic approaches, sharing personal journeys, embracing the aliveness of social media, and stepping into authenticity and courage. 00:00 Introduction and Who is Amanda? 03:00 Authentic Online Presence 06:00 Navigating Personal and Brand Journeys 09:00 Building Courage to Be Authentic Online 15:00 Dealing with Cancellation and Negativity 23:00 Finding Blessings in Difficult Experiences 26:00 Uncoupling from Validation and Attachment to Numbers 30:00 Grounding and Setting Energetic Boundaries 34:00 Transcending Attachment to Numbers 36:13 Creating Valuable Content 36:57 Authenticity and Creativity on Social Media 37:55 Losing Yourself in Formulaic Approaches 38:48 Sharing Your Journey 39:25 The Aliveness of Social Media 40:06 Stepping into Authenticity and Courage 40:50 Connect with Amanda Bucci Connect with Angel: https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ https://www.angelikaalana.com/ Connect with Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandabucci www.amandabucci.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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