133: Sluts, BDSM as Ritual, + Merging the Sacred + Profanity with Gabriela Herstik

Do you identify as a slut? Or do you feel repulsed or turned off by the word?  If you're ready to  embody the sacred slut and harness your sexuality as a form of healing, I’ve got an edgy + intelligent conversation for you. Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred Sex, Inner Witch, Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your Magick, as well as the essay series "Diary of A Sacred Slut."  In this episode you’ll hear: Gabriela’s journey of embracing the world of Sex Magick, BDSM + Kink Merging the sacred and the profane Using BDSM in ritual space -- Solo practices + Exploration Spiritual practices of the occult + Witchcraft What role do archetypes play in sex? Or healing? Why studying images of mythical characters or goddesses can be helpful for us The history of the Witches + the Sluts Somatic psychology, EMDR + “Resourcing” “Slut” - A controversy in our society + the arguments behind it Gabriela’s process of stepping into her sacred slut era “Perverting” + “kinking” different areas of our life What is shadow work + how can one begin that daily process? Sex + kink as an outlet for the healing journey Rape culture + advice for those wanting to express their sexual autonomy THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred Sex, Inner Witch, Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your Magick, as well as the essay series "Diary of A Sacred Slut". She is the Priestess of Kink Coven, a monthly full moon ritual play party for the protection and prosperity of sex workers. Gabriela is an angelic succubus and resides in the city of Angels. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2172952/gabriela-herstik https://twitter.com/gabyherstik https://www.instagram.com/gabyherstik/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Sex Love Psychedelics Course: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/SexLovePsychedelics Vetting your psychedelic guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide Sex + Psychedelic Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q9FDNM2