EP 15: Ariel Szabo and Julie Ann Otis | Sacred Sexuality and the Holy Erotic

Hey lovelies, this episode is an exploration of sacred sexuality with two amazing women Julie Ann Otis, and Ariel Szabo. We dive into pleasure as a way to come deeper into the self:How do we use pleasure to help people come back to connection - create a sense of belonging. Recognizing how do we orient to pleasure - what are all the things / blocks/ stories that need to be tended too to open more to pleasure.  Retraining of the nervous system requires safety and self awareness Pleasure - coming home to // the body being inherently pleasurable What is safety feel like in the body and how do we build our awareness to support deeper capacities of pleasureThe relationship between pleasure and grief More about my guests:Ariel Szabo is a medicine woman. Formally trained as a somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker, and psychedelic therapist. She uses somatics, touch, plant medicine, and song to support you in liberating your body and soul. De-armoring your physical, emotional, and energetic bodies so you may open to the connections and intimacy you desire.Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredmoonflower/Website: https://www.sacredmoonflower.com/Temple of the Womb: https://www.sacredmoonflower.com/temple-of-the-wombWomens Plant Medicine Retreat: https://www.awamayu.com/return-to-the-wombResources:The Wheel Of ConsentOnline Resources: https://bettymartin.org/videos/Book: The Art of Giving and Receiving: https://wheelofconsentbook.com/Julie Ann Otis is a Walker of Both Worlds. They are best known as an energy healer, a somatic therapist, an artist, and a wiseass. Julie founded Samana Healing in 2014 with the mission of empowering people to radically change their reality. “Ease. for. every. body.” has been the message they have brought forth in their teachings and healings. As our planetary tSupport the showWelcome to the Raising Wholeness podcast. I’m Jenn Reilly, your host and guide on a journey of deepening into the full complexity and simplicity of our human experience. As a coach, mentor, and advocate for women’s rights, I’m passionate about supporting women—especially those navigating the shifts of motherhood and leadership—on their path to embodied wholeness.Through my own transformative journey, catalyzed by early motherhood and postpartum, I’ve learned that true wholeness means embracing every part of ourselves: the strengths, the challenges, and everything in between. It’s about honoring our cycles, aligning with our unique design, and cultivating self-trust and support as we move through life.On this podcast, we explore the deep and sometimes messy human experience—tending to our bodies, minds, and spirits in a way that is conscious, compassionate, and attuned. Whether you’re seeking to heal generational patterns, deepen your leadership, or find more balance in your life, Raising Wholeness is a space where we can evolve together.If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, to lead from a place of wholeness, and to model this for the next generation, you’re in the right place.Thank you for joining me on this journey. I’m honored to walk alongside you.Book a Free Discovery Call...