Ep. 25 - Joy and Pleasure the Road to Inner Wisdom with Elise Bish

Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of "Investment of Self," host Kathy Washburn welcomes Elise Bish, a renowned desire catalyst and expert in pleasure-focused practices. Together, they explore the transformative power of pleasure, its role in healing, and its profound connection to desire. Elise shares her unique approach to embracing joy through pleasure practices and discusses how these can serve as powerful antidotes to pain and negativity in our lives.Delve into the intricacies of how pleasure can counterbalance the often overwhelming demands of modern life and discover how integrating simple acts of joy can amplify your overall well-being. Elise's insights on the ancestral connections to our perceptions of pleasure and desire provide a fresh perspective on personal empowerment and self-healing.Whether you're looking to cultivate a deeper relationship with your own desires or simply curious about incorporating more joy into your daily routine, this episode offers essential strategies to start you on the path towards a more fulfilled and pleasurable existence. Concept of Pleasure and DesirePractical Steps to Embracing PleasurePleasure as a Tool for Managing Negative EmotionsBroader Implications of Pleasure PracticesConnection of Pleasure to Ancestral and Sexual HealingSHOW NOTES: https://kathywashburn.net/podcast-episodes-1/episode-25-joy-and-Pleasure-the-Road -to-inner-Wisdom-with-Elise-BishFollow @investmentofselfpodcast on Instagram!!Resources Mentioned in this episode:Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown Subscribe to Sense of Peace (Kathy's Substack) today! RECEIVE the attention you need to reconnect with your purpose. Click here to learn more about individual coaching with Kathy!If this resonated, the most generous thing you can do is share it with one woman who needs to hear it. One share grows this community more than any algorithm.Follow the show on your favorite platform, and come find me on Substack at senseofpeace.substack.com — that’s where the deeper conversation lives.And if you’re ready to stop just listening and start doing this work — visit kathywashburn.net. I’d love to talk with you. Until next time — keep investing in yourself. It is always, always worth it.#SpreadMadLove