The Venus Fly Trap: Sex, Lies, and Liberation through Radical Honesty w/ Dr. Stephen Edwards

In this wide-ranging, hilarious, and deeply human conversation, Joshua sits down with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards—author of The Venus Fly Trap—to explore what happens when life (and love) refuses to follow the plan. From spiritual awakening and the “spectrum of insanity,” to the liberation that comes from radical truth-telling, this episode is an invitation to loosen the grip of shame, allow life to dissolve your attachments, and live with more authenticity, humor, and freedom.In this episode, they explore:How Stephen’s most volatile relationship became one of his greatest spiritual giftsThe difference between “this happened to me” vs “this happened for me”Shame, secrecy, and the surprising freedom that comes from putting your entire raw story out thereAttachment to identity (including the material world) and the slow, painful yet liberating process of letting goRelationships as initiations: master dark arts teachers, mirrors, and loving someone enough to let them goMonogamy as choice (not obligation), and what happens when we don’t tell the truth about what we wantEmotional waves, satori moments, and why enlightenment still includes washing dishesAbout Dr. Stephen Paul EdwardsDr. Stephen Paul Edwards is an international speaker and author with a PhD in Spiritual Counseling. His book The Venus Fly Trap explores love, obsession, liberation, and the wild edge where spirituality meets raw human reality—told with humor, honesty, and sexual liberation.Stephen’s coaching session booking linksAccess the first three chapters of The Venus Fly TrapInstagramXTiktokSoulbody Wholeness CommunityFollow on IG: @soulbodywholenessFor more info/offerings: http://www.soulbodywholeness.life/Listen on SpotifyListen on AppleWatch on YouTube