A Journey into Conscious Facilitation & Intimacy with Rachel Rickards, EP 38

In this engaging conversation, I welcome Rachel Rickards, an expert in embodied intimacy and facilitation training, to explore her decade-long journey in relational work and community building. Rachel shares her transition from co-creating workshops with her ex-partner to developing a facilitator training program called "the field." She highlights the importance of listening to the natural dynamics within groups and balancing action with receptivity. As a new mother, Rachel discusses integrating her daughter into her workshops and how motherhood has shifted her boundaries and perceptions, deepening her self-awareness and altering her facilitation approach for more authentic interactions. Rachel and I delve into the complexities of personal and professional relationships within intimacy and tantra, discussing her experiences with monogamous and polyamorous relationships. We explore the interplay of masculine and feminine energies and how Rachel reconciles these within herself, impacting her personal and professional life. A key theme is her approach to recognizing the soul's desire, reflecting on her journey into motherhood and accepting its timing. We also discuss the challenges of building intentional communities, drawing from Rachel's insights into sustainable communal living. Rachel emphasizes maintaining boundaries and integrity as a facilitator, sharing guidelines for ethically managing personal attractions in workshops.Discover more about Aaron at https://aaronkleinerman.com/Discover more about Rachel at https://rachelrickards.com/