Way of the Hermit discusses the Western Esoteric Tradition of Freemasonry, mysticism, Hermetic lore and more. E-mail: [email protected].
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Sometimes you’ve got to add a little pizzaz to the black and white. The Everyday Exiles podcast is led by Chris Lawson and brings together a different group of creators twice a month to discuss Netflix, Jesus, and everything in between.
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Welcome to the Love, Sex & Intimacy podcast for women who want to experience intimate relationships and sex that are pleasurable and passionate, happy, thriving and deeply fulfilling. With my very special guest experts; guiding lights and pioneers in their specialist areas, we’ll be breaking down the myths, exploring the difficult stuff, the good stuff and seeing what’s possible for love, sex and intimacy at this time of rapid change. In these candid and intimate conversations, I’ll be bring ...
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In this episode, David and Gene continue their exploration of the Gospel of Thomas, examining sayings 24-46 of this enigmatic Gnostic text. Building on their previous discussion, they delve deeper into the three-world Gnostic cosmology: the unity of the spiritual Pleroma, the duality of the realm of Soul/Mind (Heaven), and the unity in multiplicity…
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In this episode of the Way of the Hermit Podcast, David and Gene begin their exploration of the Gospel of Thomas, a collection of 114 enigmatic sayings attributed to the “Living Jesus,” that, like the other Gnostic texts discovered in the cache at Nag Hammadi, Egypt - challenges conventional religious notions. Unlike the cosmological narrative of t…
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S2E9: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 4 of 4
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33:29In this episode of Way of the Hermit, David and Gene conclude their deep dive into The Secret Gospel of John, uncovering its profound esoteric teachings on self-awareness, spiritual awakening, and the cosmic struggle between light and darkness. Picking up where the last episode left off, they explore how the creation of Eve symbolizes a division wi…
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S2E8: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 3 of 4
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38:45In this episode of Way of the Hermit, David and Gene continue their exploration of the “Secret Gospel of John,” delving deeper into the text’s esoteric description of the evolution of consciousness. The primary story arc of this episode concerns the awakening of self-consciousness and awareness, and also the accompanying feeling of being “not whole…
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S2E7: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 2 of 4
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41:29In this episode, David and Gene continue their exploration of the Secret Gospel of John, delving into its complex cosmology and comparing it with Neoplatonic philosophy. They review the discussion from the previous episode that detailed the first phases the evolution of consciousness through the emanations of (1) the Monad (pure undifferentiated co…
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S2E6: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 1 of 4
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31:39In this episode, David and Gene begin their exploration of "The Secret Gospel of John," also known as the "Apocryphon of John," a pivotal text in the Sethian Gnostic tradition. They discuss the text's history, its multiple versions, and its significance as a comprehensive presentation of Gnostic cosmology and theology. The discussion delves into th…
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In this episode, David and Gene delve into the fascinating world of Gnostic Christianity, exploring its origins, philosophical concepts, and enduring influence. The episode explores the historical and philosophical landscape that gave birth to Gnostic Christianity, focusing on Alexandria's crucial role as a melting pot of Eastern and Western though…
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How to heal painful sex, numbness, dryness & more with Naomi Harris
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1:00:44Today I’m delighted to be joined by Naomi Harris who is a sexual pleasure and genital pain specialist. With Naomi’s blend of psycho-sexual, de-armouring and over 15 years experience as a naturopath, she offers a grounded and holistic approach to women’s sexual issues. She shares her wealth of wisdom on healing painful sex, numbness, dryness and mor…
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In this episode of "Way of the Hermit," David and Gene dive down the rabbit hole, into the world of Gnosticism and its connection to Freemasonry. They explore how Gnostic teachings, once considered heretical, were driven underground and lay buried for centuries until their rediscovery in the 20th century. They discuss the core principles of Gnostic…
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Creating a culture of care in sexuality workshops with Catherine Hale
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44:25Catherine Hale is a pioneer in creating workshop and event spaces with care and safety at the core. She calls this ‘a culture of care’. The sexuality workshop scene is evolving with ongoing revelations of unethical, unprofessional and often dangerous practice. Shining a light on bad practice is essential, and so is defining and promoting best pract…
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In this episode, David and Gene begin their deep dive into Gnosticism and its intimate connection to Freemasonry. They explore the key concepts that form the foundation of Gnostic thought, including the Monad, Emanations, Duality, and the pursuit of Gnosis, and discuss how these ideas are woven into the fabric of Masonic philosophy, particularly wi…
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The courageous path of love and truth with Tanmayo Lawson
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1:13:19I love this conversation with the wonderful Tanmayo Lawson who shares her deep wisdom with sprinkles of humour, from her 40 year journey of self enquiry and study and her 20 years with the Gene Keys. We explored love and intimacy, how your conditioning affects you, the places people get stuck in relating, how to relate with vulnerability, why love …
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How to transform emotions & cultivate loving connection with Diana Richardson
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59:27I am super excited to share this interview with Diana Richardson who is considered one of today’s leading authorities on human sexuality. Diana is known as the pioneer of Slow Sex and has been running ‘making love’ retreats for couples since 1993. She has also written 8 books on how in practical ways a person can experience a more fulfilling sex an…
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In this episode, David and Gene delve into the world of esoteric Freemasonry with their esteemed guests, Worshipful Brother Ben Wallace and Most Worshipful Brother Shaun Bradshaw. As authors of the book "A Path to Providence", Shaun and Ben share their inspiring journey in reviving the mystery school roots of Freemasonry through the establishment o…
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6 Ingredients to Healthy Relationships with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh
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1:04:41Today I’m delighted to be joined by Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, author of "Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love.” Based on two decades of research and work with couples globally, her book offers a fresh perspective on cultivating lasting love, focusing on six core relational ingredients essential for a thriving partnership. If you ar…
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In this first episode of the second season of the “Way of the Hermit” podcast we are “tying up loose ends” left over from last season. In this first part of our two-part season opener, we are looking at the book “A Path to Providence: The Creation of the Middle Chamber Program.” The Way of the Hermit Podcast: https://www.wayofthehermit.com In "A Pa…
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Putting the intimacy back into sex with Graeme Waterfield
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58:56Today I’m so so happy to be sharing my 50th podcast episode!!!!!! Join me for this conversation with my partner and co-teacher Graeme Waterfield as we explore what it means to put the intimacy back into sex. At the end of the episode we share about our couples course INTIMACY which starts March 5th 2024 and there is a special offer available for li…
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What’s in store for 2024? A look at the astrology with Davina MacKail
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44:51Davina MacKail is one of my favourite astrologers so I invited her to share her take on what's coming in 2024. Davina talks us through the key themes for 2024, a wood dragon year in Chinese Astrology. She shares about the qualities of a wood dragon year, why now is a good time to pause, her wisdom on how you can ride the waves of 2024 and why it’s …
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Welcome to this wonderful conversation with Joseph Kramer, PhD, about erotic massage. Joseph is a true pioneer in the field of sexology, founder of the Body Electric School of Massage, creator of the practice of erotic massage and the professional field of Sexological Bodywork. Joseph shares the incredible story of how he created erotic massage, wh…
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Womb wisdom, feminine power and the Gene Keys with Anabel Vizcarra
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1:20:33What a powerful conversation with Anabel Vizcarra, Embodiment Mentor and Womb Shaman. She teaches women how to awaken and embody their own wise and prosperous wisdom through self awareness & mastery. We explored what ‘full spectrum’ feminine embodiment is, why the journey to your power is a descent into the body, what womb intelligence is, how to c…
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The power of sexual energy for men with Graeme Waterfield
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1:06:57Today is a big day!! Graeme and I are heading off to the UK Independent Podcast Awards where the Love, Sex and Intimacy Podcast has been nominated for awards in 2 categories so send some good vibes our way!! I am very excited to be off to London and to meet fellow podcasters. The UK Independent Podcast Awards created a new category for podcasts foc…
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How to heal conflict and reignite passion with Amara Charles
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1:03:00I’m delighted to share this episode with relationship coach, Amara Charles, on how to heal conflict and reignite passion. Amara shares how couples can heal conflict and restore confidence in the relationship and how to reignite passion and keep that passion alive. Amara shares: 3 pitfalls of conflict and how couples can heal conflict The one bigges…
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Is people pleasing holding you back in dating & intimate relationships? With Natalie Lue
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1:00:30This was a great conversation with Natalie Lue, a boundaries and relationship coach who‘s the creator of one of the longest running self-help blogs in the world, Baggage Reclaim, and The Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast. Her 5th book, The Joy of Saying No: A Simple Plan to Stop People Pleasing, Reclaim Boundaries, and Say Yes to the Life You Want c…
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Tantric sex & the alchemy of life with Tobin Zivon
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1:10:57So happy to share this episode with Tobin Zivon. Tobin is the first guest to return to the podcast for a rich conversation exploring tantric sex and living a tantric life. Tobin shares his definition of tantra, what tantric sex is and some ways to explore tantra, tantra as a way of living and how to be with the difficult stuff in life, his views on…
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Beyond the goal: Presence & Pleasure with Graeme Waterfield
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52:56Excited to share this episode with my partner and co-teacher, Graeme Waterfield. We love chatting about intimacy, sex and pleasure and have conversations like this all the time. We share some of the common themes that we experience in our work and also explore what is possible when you shift your attention from goal based sex to presence and pleasu…
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Core & pelvic floor healing & health with Lauren Ohayon
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1:00:21In this episode, I am joined by Lauren Ohayon. Lauren is the founder of “Restore Your Core” (RYC®) and creator of the RYC® method for resolving core and pelvic floor issues. I invited Lauren on the podcast as pelvic floor issues are so common and they can have a huge effect on how a woman experiences sex, pleasure and intimacy. So many women experi…
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Sex that changes the world with Kimberly Ann Johnson
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1:11:59Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, yoga teacher, postpartum advocate, and single mom. She is also the author of the Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It for Good, as well as the early mothering classic The Fourth Trimester, and is the host of the Sex Birth Trauma po…
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Self care, pleasure & revolutionising work with Tamu Thomas
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1:08:16Today I’m delighted to share this conversation with Tamu Thomas. Tamu helps ‘over-functioning, overworking, high achievers to prioritise their own well-being and life satisfaction alongside success and achievement’. She is on a mission to help women ‘enhance how they live, love and work by recovering from their addiction to toxic productivity’. You…
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Relating & Dating - Attachment, Polarity & The Gene Keys with Damien Bohler
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1:02:33I’m delighted to share this fascinating conversation with Damien Bohler, founder of Evolutionary Relating. Damien is an explorer who dives deep into the possibilities for intimate relationships finding the ways to support people to truly thrive in life and love. We explored relationships from the difficult stuff to the juice and the joy including t…
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Taoist sexual practices with Minke De Vos
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1:03:33I love Taoist practice and Qigong so it’s wonderful to share this episode with one of my Qigong teachers, Minke De Vos. Minke is a Senior Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Medical Qigong Master Therapist who runs Qigong teacher trainings and she is author of 'Tao Tantric Arts for Women’. Minke shares her wisdom and years of experience of sexual …
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Psilocybin therapy for intimate relationships & sexual wellness with Sarah Tilley
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54:33I am delighted to share the second episode of the Love, Sex and Intimacy podcast, a conversation with Sarah Tilley, founder and CEO of Beautiful Space Wellness, a legal and safe psilocybin-assisted therapy program for couples and individuals with a focus on modern relationships and sexual wellness. Sarah is a long term student of Esther Perel and h…
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Libido, desire & sex with meaning & purpose with Elena Rossi
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1:04:20I loved this interview with Elena Rossi which I recorded late last year. Elena is a female libido specialist, author of two books, pelvic trauma-release therapist and a sex toy designer. Her personal coaching brand is The Yoni Empire. We covered a lot of fertile topics in this conversation as Elena shared how much misunderstanding and confusion the…
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It was an easy out, give Barabbas what he deserved and let Jesus go free. Yet, Jesus had a different plan and he received what Barabbas deserved.
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What Happened in the Garden with Gene Francis
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11:09In the midst of the chaos of the week, Jesus finds a few final moments with his Father. It is intense. It is painful. And, it is interrupted by a betrayal.
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Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the podcast, the evolution of the Square and Compass, the primary symbol of the "Blue Lodge," is examined after the hosts' journey through the Scottish Rite degrees. It is now seen as a more profound representation, with the Compass …
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The week begins in triumphant as Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem as the King of the Jews. Ironically, it is the very title they will later use to mock him.
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Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, the intricate details of the Degree Ritual and its profound symbolism are explored, shedding light on the culmination of Masonic teachings. The ritual, set against the backdrop of the Vernal Equinox, serves as a symboli…
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Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the heart of the episode, the mythological setting of the Egyptian "Hall of Judgment" from the Book of the Dead is explored, serving as the backdrop for the degree ritual. This setting is not just a mere stage but a profound allegory…
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Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the historical context of the Knights Templar's fall and the execution of their Grandmaster, Jacques de Molay, is examined, revealing the financial might that led to their downfall by King Philip IV of France and Pope Cl…
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Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, the rich symbolism and rituals of the "Scottish Knight of Saint Andrew" degree in Freemasonry are explored in depth. The Saint Andrew’s Cross, an equal-armed x-shaped cross, is identified as the main symbol of the degre…
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28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 3 of 3
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41:32Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the exploration of light and darkness as primary metaphors in "The Mysteries" is revisited, with a deep dive into the symbolic significance of these elements across various religious and mythological contexts. The unity …
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28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 2 of 3
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33:17Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the depth and complexity of the 28th Degree - Knight of the Sun are explored, revealing its position as a distillation of the entire Scottish Rite system. The discussion begins with Albert Pike's Christian interpretation…
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28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 1 of 3
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39:16Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, a comprehensive examination of the "Knight of the Sun" degree's Ritual, both in its original and revised forms, is undertaken, revealing significant philosophical and symbolic depth. The revised Ritual, simplified for mo…
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How to listen to and trust the intelligence of your intuition with Amisha Ghadiali
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1:22:14Today I’m delighted to share this conversation with Amisha Ghadiali. Amisha is a facilitator and host of the globally acclaimed podcast all that we are (fka The Future Is Beautiful). She creates brave, tender and inclusive spaces for our hearts unfolding, healing and embrace of our wildness. She hosts the ‘all that we are’ community membership, for…
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27th Degree: Knight Commander of the Temple
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33:00Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the intricate rituals and profound symbolism of the "Knight Commander of the Temple" degree are explored, revealing a ceremony steeped in historical reverence and moral testing. The degree, originating from the siege of …
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Feng Shui for great sex, intimacy and relationships with Davina MacKail
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1:14:48In today’s episode on Feng Shui with Hay House author, Davina MacKail, we focus in on Feng Shui if you are single and want a relationship, and for couples, Feng Shui to support happy relationships and great sex. This episode is packed full of practical tips to get you started on or deepen your Feng Shui journey. Davina has helped to Feng Shui my ho…
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The power of conscious breathwork with Steph Magenta
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1:07:01I’m delighted to share this conversation with one of my fave people on the planet, Steph Magenta. Steph is Breathwork Facilitator and Teacher and co-founder of Integrative Breath school of Breathwork Training, a leading breathwork school. Steph shares all about breathwork, what it is, how she defines it, why breathwork is growing in popularity, the…
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Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the exploration of the third and final Degree dedicated to the Greater Mysteries, a profound journey through the symbolism and progression of the Mystery Degrees is undertaken. The discussion delves into the intricate teachings and s…
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Relationships, an intimate conversation with my partner, Graeme Waterfield
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1:12:56Wow! The podcast has reached nearly 10,000 downloads and this is the 30th episode!! I am continually blown away by the feedback and every week I get comments and messages from people saying how much they are enjoying the podcast. I wanted to do something special to celebrate so I am delighted and very excited to be sharing the 30th episode which is…
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How to create hot sex for life with the Erotic Blueprints with Laura McPhee
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1:05:27I’m super delighted to be joined by Laura McPhee. Laura is a speaker, healer, and coach who runs an international 6 figure business that supports coaches, healers, and heart-centered entrepreneurs to increase their impact and income. One of the ways she does this is through the Erotic Blueprints, which you may have seen showcased on Sex, Love and G…
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