Sexuality and Personal Choice with Former Sex Worker and Somatic Sexologist Artemisia de Vine

Dawn is joined by Artemisia de Vine for a fascinating conversation covering themes of freedom, sexuality, and personal choice from the perspective of a former sex worker and somatic sexologist. Artemisia discusses the complex interplay between restriction and expansion that creates freedom. She shares her personal story of struggling with societal stigma as a sex worker while seeking inner wisdom and autonomy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Artemisia faced challenges growing up, with her mother dying young and her father rejecting her. This led her to follow her own path and interests, leading to her fascination with the sex industry. She went "native" and became a sex worker to understand people's desires. Sexual fantasies help us overcome our fears of vulnerability so we can let go. They are stories that transport us to different feeling states.  Women can get in the mood by tuning into their own desires and following what their body wants, starting small like with a cup of tea. Artemisia advises setting a date with yourself and your desire to overcome resistance. Embarrassment about sexual fantasies is natural, as there is a part of us, ego, that resists vulnerability. But we can use the charge productively. Sexual fantasies allow us to temporarily relax the ego/self that normally protects us, so we can access states of connection beyond our everyday consciousness. BEST MOMENTS  ‘Your first port of call is to tune inwards rather than outwards to your own desire compass’ ‘Stories are powerful because a lot of us use stories and escape’ ‘Any any sort of charge can be used in a destructive or constructive way’ ‘Sometimes freedom means bondage’   EPISODE RESOURCES  www.artemisiadevine.com www.mydesirestory.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemisia-de-vine-780847184/   ABOUT THE GUEST  Artemisia de Vine was scared of sex, so instead of running from it, she poked it with a stick to see how it works. When we face our fears we transform them. This led to a lifetime of personal and professional sexplorations to understand how the erotic psyche works. She learned from some of the leading erotic pioneers in the world, spent well over a decade as a full-time sex worker and professional dominatrix, and is now an internationally sought after sexpert who mentors elite sex workers, therapists, sex educators and self-discovery seekers how to understand the erotic mind and create tailored experiences based on each person's unique erotic narrative. She has an upcoming book: The Spirituality of Smut: The surprising wisdom of sexual fantasies. ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to Finding Freedom, the show exploring diverse perspectives on freedom—what it is, what it isn't, and the ways it can be attained or restricted in physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions. We'll delve into challenging topics that prompt reflection and reconsideration. Whether in life, business, or love, achieving freedom means expressing oneself authentically, choosing a life aligned with personality, and breaking free from societal expectations. Join us as we navigate the facets of freedom and discuss the paths to liberation. Are you ready to find your freedom? ABOUT THE HOST Dawn Morgan, hypnotherapist and business mentor, guides individuals in discovering personal and business freedom amid life's challenges. Having faced trauma, attacks, divorce, and more, she believes in learning and growing from every experience. Life is for living, and Dawn helps uncover the innate qualities within—hope, resilience, compassion, wisdom, and confidence—empowering others to choose growth and find their freedom.   CONTACT METHOD www.findingfreedom.academy EMAIL ME - [e-mail] To be a Podcast guest https://calendly.com/findingfreedomacademy/podcast-chat To book a discovery call https://calendly.com/findingfreedomacademy/free-discovery-call