Rites of Passage : Boys to Men in Modern Culture

Symbolism, Self-Love & Sacred Economics - a philosophical conversation

In this episode Ilsa Fay speaks with Charles Eisenstein, American Philosopher and author of numerous essays and books, including Sacred Economics, Climate -- A New Story, and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible. His interviews, writing, and courses may be found at charleseisenstein.org [http://charleseisenstein.org/]. In this episode Ilsa and Charles talk about Culture, cultural narrative and how it shifts and informs through symbolism and mythology and how this in turn informs power dynamics. Charles shares about capitalism, sacred economics and loving the earth and Ilsa shares about her journey to deep inner self love and the ripple out effect in her life. Charles and Ilsa discuss the philosophies of ‘how’ and ‘why’ humans are the way they are and explore themes around the inner workings of the mind.

Slow Sex, Slow Money, Slow Business - Keys To Thriving

In this episode Ilsa Fay speaks with Yana Fay, Artist and Co-Founder of Vela Souls about slowing down, the pleasure of slowness and what is created from this place and the changing psychology of moving form a ‘productivity’ mindset to following intuition. Ilsa and Yana discuss slow sex, slow money and the cultural narratives of thriving versus surviving and their desire to see a world that celebrates each person’s shine. Yana and Ilsa share some of their personal experiences and give some simple and practical tools to explore slowness in your life.

Rites of Passage : Boys to Men in Modern Culture

In this episode Ilsa Fay speaks with Arne Rubenstein, CEO of Rites of Passage Institute about the stages of initiation for boys moving into adolescence. Arne shares his experience as a GP and Emergency Doctor witnessing young men engaging in risky behaviours in attempts to self-initiate. Ilsa and Arne talk about traditional cultures and the import of rites of passage for young people and Arne shares what’s involved in a modern-day rite of passage, the role of parents and Elders and how to support young people to stand in the fullness of their natural gifts. Ilsa and Arne also talk about the role ‘power’ and it’s companion, ‘responsibility’ … and lots of other potent bits. To find out more head to ritesofpassageinstitute.com.au [http://ritesofpassageinstitute.com.au]

Fantasies, Desires & Navigating Relationship - How to get what you want

In this episode Ilsa Fay speaks with Alex White, Men’s Work Facilitator and Father about how to ask for what you want in a relationship, the experience of ‘walking on eggshells’ and what it really means to have your desires met. Ilsa and Alex delve into the realms of sexual fantasy, share tips on how to begin to bring them to reality and the process of responsibility and communication required in fulfilling sexual fantasies. Alex shares about the simplicity that often arises from having desires fulfilled and Ilsa touches on the role of women celebrating men.

Love, Intimacy and a Steel Spine - How to Create A Relationship that Wins

In this episode Ilsa Fay speaks with Ernest Morrow, Founder of Embodying Intimacy about love, relationships and cultivating intimacy. Ilsa and Ernest discuss the word ‘intimacy’, what it means and it’s permeations, they share some of their personal experiences and give some simple and practical tools to navigating relationships and creating a culture where we champion each other, ensuring that our relationship wins. Ernest Morrow - Embodying Intimacy has generously offered a 15% discount for all listeners of the Sex, Money & Power podcast, simply head to this link >>>> and enter the code XXXX