What Can Our Fantasies Tell Us? | Justin Gottlieb on Tantra, Fantasies, & Desires

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin!Some of my favorite quotes from this episode: "Where there's horniness, there's healing..."  & "Vulnerability is the gateway to intimacy."Justin Gottlieb, a sexual freedom coach and tantric facilitator, joins this week for a deep dive into fantasies, tantra, and sexual liberation. We explore...What is Tantra, really? Justin’s take, why it’s not just about sex, and how to apply to everyday lifeHealing through desire: How fantasies can open deeper pathways of self-understanding & unlock deeper intimacy, connection, and healingThe role of vulnerability and why it deepens connectionWhy fantasies aren't random, what they may reveal, & what is possible by exploring themThe difference between keeping fantasies in the mind vs. exploring them in realityHow to talk about fantasies with your partner without blame or shameWhy all events are emotionally neutral, until we assign meaningWhy jealousy is an invitation instead of an enemy & embracing the full spectrum of emotions The truth about taboo fantasiesCreating a safe space for exploration & fantasy fulfillmentJustin’s formula for a fully-lived life: Healing → Exploration → MasteryWhether you're tantra-curious, exploring your edges, or simply love honest conversations about desire, this episode will leave you inspired, informed, and maybe a little turned on. 😉Timestamps02:30 — Justin’s journey: From finance to tantra facilitation08:40 — Family, acceptance, & stepping onto a new path10:20 — Fantasies 101: “Where there’s horniness, there’s healing”12:00 — Curiosity, vulnerability, & sharing fantasies with partners 15:50 — Neutrality & the stories we attach to events18:00 — Taboo fantasies, porn trends, & cultural shame22:30 — Releasing shame and finding safe spaces to share24:45 — Reigniting relationships through communication & fantasies26:10 — Navigating jealousy consciously30:00 — Living truth, leaving others better, & hard conversations36:30 — Tantra retreats, partnership, & expansion41:20 — Introducing tantra & fantasies to your partner45:36 — Awakening, truth, and not settling in relationships47:22 — Healing → Exploration → Mastery51:08 — Staying together for the kids? Honest talk.52:35 — What’s turning Justin on in life right nowConnect with Justin Gottlieb:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tantralovecoach/Website: https://www.tantralovecoach.com/Events & Tantra Love Retreat: https://www.tantralovecoach.com/events/https://www.talktantratome.com/eventsSupport the showConnect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramFacebook YouTubeKristin’s Book:Sex, Drugs, & Soul Spotify AudiobookSubscribe:YouTubeSpotifyApplePeptides:Oral Quicksilver GHK/Copper Peptidehttps://elliemd.com/kristinbirdwellMicrodose 🍄 https://myfeelium.co/password: opensesameCode: kristin20 for 20% off