This Tantric Life with Layla Martin

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 Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. Meggan is the founder of The House of Mary Magdalene, a spiritual community that studies the sacred texts left out of the traditional canon and practices the soul-voice meditation. Her work has appeared in media outlets such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, HuffPost, TEDxWomen, and Marie Claire. Meggan's most recent book, The Girl Who Baptized Herself, was recommended by Glennon Doyle in ELLE as "the book that kept me up way too late." You can follow Meggan's work on Instagram and find her books, meditations, and offerings on her website. Follow Layla! 🌸 Instagram 🌐 Website 💌 Weekly Email 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎶 Listen on Spotify 💋 MOOD Sexy Plant Activated Supplements 🔥 For Men: Men's Sexual Mastery 🌹 Obliss: The Sexual Masterclass for Women Timestamps 00:00:45 - Guest introduction 00:02:36 - The moment the gospel of Mary Magdalene began transforming Meggan's life 00:05:40 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist 00:06:20 - Layla explains the messaging that Catholic scripture sends to women 00:12:32 - The shift in Christianity from fighting the unjust to enforcing it 00:19:41 - How distorted teachings contribute to loneliness and alienation 00:24:43 - A sovereign power exists within every person 00:26:36 - The one thing Layla would change in the Catholic teachings 00:33:00 - How experiencing rage helped Meggan finally return to her body 00:36:21 - The original definition of salvation 00:42:46 - We are only ever as far from our power as we are from our own embodiment 00:49:32 - Spiritual lies live inside our bodies as negative self talk and self-rejection 00:58:53 - Meggan shares her experience with self-doubt and a desire for external validation 01:05:18 - Layla shares the hallmarks of the Tantric tradition 01:17:37 - How spirituality impacts our ability to be a fully expressed sexual being 01:23:59 - It's easier to control men who don't have a power center outside of religion 01:30:15 - What most people still don't understand about Mary Magdalene 01:32:15 - A simple practice you can do right now to reconnect with the voice of love within you 01:43:09 - Conclusion

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 that often lead to distress. He's regularly featured as an expert in various media, such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Economist, and NPR, as well as contributes regularly on the topic of relationships for CNN. Ian lectures frequently, with recent presentations for the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, the Ackerman Institute, Tony Robbins, Goop, and TED 2021, and is the New York Times bestselling author of She Comes First and the recently published So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex. In addition to being a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Ian is certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and is also a member of the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA). He's the co-founder and co-director of the Sex Therapy Program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, one of the oldest and most respected not-for-profit mental health training and treatment facilities in New York City. You can learn more about Ian's work on his website. Follow Layla! 🌸 Instagram 🌐 Website 💌 Weekly Email 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎶 Listen on Spotify 💋 MOOD Sexy Plant Activated Supplements 🔥 For Men: Men's Sexual Mastery 🌹 Obliss: The Sexual Masterclass for Women Timestamps 00:00:46 - Guest introduction 00:02:36 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist: FREE VITA Coaching Checklist 00:05:21 - Ian shares how his personal experience inspired him bring his work to the world 00:10:28 - The science behind how pleasure is created in the vagina through intercourse 00:15:53 - How sensual touch above the waist and communication impact sex and pleasure 00:16:59 - How to get a woman's desire going and enhance it throughout sex 00:24:25 - Ian shares his definition of great sex 00:31:18 - Layla explains what a recap after a sexual experience is and how it helps 00:33:00 - Ian and Layla drink MOOD SEX MAGIC 00:37:17 - How basic chemical attraction is part of what keeps couples together 00:39:45 - Can you create sexual desire if it was never there in the first place? 00:43:39 - Chemistry comes in all different forms 00:47:33 - Why porn is easier than partnered sex 00:55:54 - Ian shares what he sees as the biggest contributors to sexual issues 01:00:11 - How dating apps impact relational and sexual experiences 01:06:37 - The role willingness plays when it comes to sex in a long-term partnership 01:09:55 - The 3 different ways sex gets started 01:13:10 - The big key to Ian and his wife's sex life after 25 years together 01:13:56 - Conclusion

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 Energy and Your Fountain of Youth. Lee is the founder of Holden Qi Gong, an online education center for Eastern Wisdom. You can learn more about Lee's work on his website and find him on Instagram: @holdenqigongofficial Follow Layla! 🌸 Instagram 🌐 Website 💌 Weekly Email 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎶 Listen on Spotify 💋 MOOD Sexy Plant Activated Supplements 🔥 For Men: Men's Sexual Mastery 🌹 Obliss: The Sexual Masterclass for Women Timestamps 00:00:00 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist 00:00:51 - Guest introduction 00:02:11 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification 00:05:30 - Sexual energy as the source of vitality 00:13:26 - When you can celebrate your power, you no longer have to hate yourself 00:14:41 - Transforming sexual energy into life force energy into spiritual energy 00:17:50 - Sexual energy is universal energy 00:22:24 - Get 2 FREE stick packs of MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir using code PODCAST 00:24:20 - Different ways we unknowingly leak our sexual energy in modern life 00:27:45 - Layla's shares her favorite question to take inventory of your stress 00:32:52 - When you're inspired about the future, you have more energy in the present 00:40:36 - Key ways to begin rebuilding your sexual energy 00:44:19 - How sexuality used to be part of prescribed medicine 00:49:54 - How exchanging energy with your partner leads to increased pleasure 00:52:42 - What multi-orgasmic means for men 00:58:34 - How Lee learned to become multi-orgasmic 01:02:03 - Layla's shares her story of how she learned to be multi-orgasmic 01:04:06 - What obstacles men face in becoming multi-orgasmic and how to fix them 01:06:34 - Why becoming multi-orgasmic is important for both the man and his lover 01:09:12 - Energy work can build a bridge so both partners feel in the mood 01:10:51 - How slowing down during sex heightens and amplifies sexual energy 01:11:59 - Lee shares a simple practice to feel your Qi in less than 30 seconds 01:15:08 - Conclusion

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 III trained couples' therapist. As the Founder of Modern Intimacy, a nationwide therapy practice, Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental, relational, and sexual health. Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving holistically in their lives. Dr. Balestrieri is the author of What Happened to My Sex Life? A Sex Therapist's Guide to Reclaiming Lost Desire, Connection and Pleasure, and is the host of the Get Naked with Dr. Kate podcast. You can learn more about Dr. Balestrieri's work on her website and find Dr. Balestrieri on Instagram: @drkatebalestrieri Timestamps 00:00:00 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist 00:00:55 - Guest introduction 00:01:54 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification 00:04:39 - Dr. Kate's 2025 mid-year sex in review 00:05:20 - The top ways Dr. Kate sees people lose desire 00:08:40 - How the American approach to pleasure compares to other cultures 00:11:15 - Layla shares one of her favorite cemetery sex stories 00:13:54 - Layla and Dr. Kate drink MOOD SEX MAGIC Elixir 00:16:19 - Dr. Kate shares a deep dive into her work with sex and addiction 00:18:22 - Get 2 FREE stick packs of MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir using code PODCAST 00:20:27 - What it's like working with sex offenders in prison settings 00:25:04 - How better prevention can stop sexual violence 00:28:02 - The #1 way to get back into a sexual headspace 00:30:50 - How sexuality has changed from a cultural perspective over the last 20 years 00:32:11 - Dr. Kate's personal favorite thing about sex 00:32:54 - Dr. Kate shares her current sexual growth edges both personally and professionally 00:35:14 - How to approach shame around your sexuality 00:36:28 - Layla explains what it means to "eat shame for breakfast" 00:37:33 - Dr. Kate shares a take home practice you can use to connect with your body sexually 00:39:17 - Pleasure comes from within and you can access it anytime you desire 00:42:35 - Conclusion

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 "you're not who you think you are" while sitting in Ceremony and feeling the nudge from the Goddess to become a Priestess – she dove headfirst into training and ultimately became an Ordained Priestess. Sarah has a way of making spiritual work incredibly approachable and reaches over 100,000 people all over the world. She works with doctors, lawyers, CEOs, stay at home moms, teachers, life coaches and healers. You can join Ceremony by joining the Living Temple, which Sarah co-founded with Kelly Taveras, to experience this work for yourself. Learn more about Sarah's work on her website and Instagram @sarahjenks Timestamps 00:00:45 - Guest introduction 00:04:01 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com 00:06:25 - Sarah shares what her awakening and transition into feminine magic looked like 00:11:02 - What is a sacred feminine ceremony? 00:13:43 - How Sarah discovered that her experience with the sacred feminine was real 00:14:32 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification 00:15:57 - Sarah reveals how her transition into the sacred feminine impacted her marriage 00:19:53 - Layla and Sarah drink MOOD Sex Magic 00:20:44 - Explore the magic of MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir 00:22:56 - Women's happiness lies in their connection to themselves 00:25:04 - The rise of patriarchy correlates with the destruction of the sacred feminine 00:34:07 - The moment Sarah knew she was ready to commit to the sacred path 00:37:04 - What the High Priestess path actually looks like 00:40:31 - Sarah shares the hardest parts about learning the Priestess path 00:45:45 - The most important functions of a Temple in a community 00:48:17 - Discover your sexual potential inside VITA™ Sacred Sexuality 00:51:46 - Humans have an entire brain center that only lights up in spiritual practice 00:57:45 - Sarah shares her favorite item on her altar 00:58:22 - Layla shares her favorite item on her altar 01:02:02 - The process Sarah went through to overcome her witch wound 01:06:50 - Conclusion