In this episode of the Nourished Nervous System, I welcome the insightful Darshana Avila, a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner, sexological bodyworker and international speaker.
Darshana takes us through her transformative journey from a corporate career to pioneering work in erotic wholeness, which fuses somatics, sex and intimacy, and trauma healing.
We dive deep into the crucial connection between a regulated nervous system and fulfilling intimacy, discussing the pervasive effects of societal conditioning on women's self-perception, and exploring the powerful concept of eroticism as life force energy.
Darshana shares both her professional insights and personal experiences, offering a comprehensive view of the healing journey that honors individual pace and challenges cultural norms.
The episode is rich with actionable advice, including a grounding exercise that listeners can immediately incorporate into their lives.
In this episode:
- Darsana's Journey to Erotic Wholeness
- The Importance of a Regulated Nervous System
- Challenges of Intimacy for Mothers
- Reclaiming Eroticism and Life Force Energy
- Cultural Conditioning and Intimacy
- The Patriarchy and Disconnection
- The Journey of Healing
- The Importance of Guidance and Support
- Cultural Conditioning and Relational Living
- Protective Strategies and Self-Discovery
Connect with Darshana:
Resources:
Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide
Nourished For Resilience Workbook
Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com
and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram
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