Best Sacred And Profane Love Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 67: Poetry, Art, and Truth with Carl Phillips 44:28

14d ago44:28

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In this episode, I am joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Phillips to discuss poetry, classic texts, art, and truth. I hope you enjoy our conversation!By Sacred and Profane Love

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68. Sexual fawning, ritualizing self-pleasure, and owning your erotic power 49:51

7d ago49:51

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This powerful, insightful episode is a recording of an interview I recently did on another podcast, Love Magic Miracles. You'll hear: • The Tantric perspective of healing, trauma, sexuality, and emotions • Why we people-please and fawn during intimacy, and how to no longer abandon yourself • The top 5 ingredients for creating an ecstatic and healin…

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Episode 282: Fearful Symmetry (Borges' "Death and the Compass") 1:25:12

10d ago1:25:12

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A Rabbi is found dead in a hotel room, stabbed in the chest. The room is filled with Kabbalah texts and a single page in an typewriter that reads “The first letter of the name has been written.” The celebrated detective and “reasoning machine” Erik Lönnrot suspects a rabbinical explanation but is he seeing patterns that may not be there? David and …

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67. Sexuality as a gateway to remember your divinity [special edition episode] 59:13

13d ago59:13

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This special edition episode is a recording of a juicy recent interview I did on another podcast, Holistic Girl Talk. You'll hear: • The story of how I started working with somatic healing and sexuality • How physical symptoms are the body’s expression of unfelt emotions and the subconscious • Psychosomatic healing and creating inner safety • How e…

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66. How to have an erotic revival, feel safe being rejected, and embody the #1 key to magnetism 1:01:36

26d ago1:01:36

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This solo episode is a MUST LISTEN if you want to boldly own your true Self, feel safe in your authentic expression, and ignite your erotic awakening. [❤️‍🔥 PS - Sign up for my free pop-up class happening this Saturday, April 6th - EROTIC BLISS: Finding Safety and Surrender in Intimacy] Tune in for a deep dive into: • How safety is an inner game • …

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Episode 281: Choose Your Fighter 1:22:42

1M ago1:22:42

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We dig into the biggest rivalry in Tamler’s profession, analytic vs. continental philosophy. Are analytic philosophers truly the rigorous, precise, clear thinkers they take themselves to be? And is continental philosophy really just a bunch pretentious charlatans spouting French and German gibberish and writing obscure prose to mask the incoherence…

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Episode 66: Ovid's "The Art of Love" with Julia Hejduk 47:16

1M ago47:16

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In this episode, I speak with the classicist Julia Hejduk on Ovid's The Art of Love. I hope you enjoy our conversation!By Sacred and Profane Love

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65. Discover the keys to heal shame, own your worthiness, elevate your self-belief, and fully show up for life 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

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❤️‍🔥 ⁠Apply now for the April cohort of Erotic Revival: the somatic sexual healing & empowerment immersion for women⁠⁠ ❤️‍🔥 ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gain free access for a limited time to SOFTEN: Unlocking Bliss Through Sensual Breast Massage⁠⁠⁠ ✨ This heartfelt, empowering, permission-giving solo episode covers A LOT of ground. Tune in for a deep-dive explora…

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64. How to create a life-changing erotic experience and own your worthiness in intimacy with Hsiaowei Wang 1:20:34

1M ago1:20:34

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❤️‍🔥 Apply now for the April cohort of Erotic Revival: the somatic sexual healing & empowerment immersion for women⁠ ❤️‍🔥 ✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gain free access for a limited time to SOFTEN: Unlocking Bliss Through Sensual Breast Massage⁠⁠ ✨ This evocative and empowering conversation is an invitation to own your sexuality, claim your untouchable worthiness, co…

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Episode 280: Mad Masque (with Phil Ford and J.F. Martel) 1:39:37

1M ago1:39:37

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Phil Ford and J.F. Martel from the great "Weird Studies" podcast join us for a whirling discussion of Edgar Allan Poe’s mesmerizing tale of decadence and disease “The Masque of the Red Death." We also talk about weird fiction more generally, why it’s so suited to the short story genre, how it creates a mood that drips and bursts from the seam of th…

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Episode 65: Boris Dralyuk on Nabokov’s Pnin 47:33

2M ago47:33

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In this episode, I speak with my colleague at TU, Boris Dralyuk on Vladmir Nabokov’s delightful take on the campus novel, Pnin. We explore our endearing hero’s journey from being a man on the wrong train to becoming an American behind the wheel at long last. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Boris Dralyuk is a poet, translator, and critic. He hold…

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Episode 279: The Greenhouses We Burned Along the Way (Lee Chang-dong's "Burning" Pt. 2) 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

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David and Tamler conclude their discussion of Lee Chang-dong’s "Burning" – we talk about the hunger dance at twilight, Ben’s greenhouse burning habit, Shin Hae-mi’s mysterious disappearance, Lee Jong-su’s clumsy and doomed quest to find out what really happened, and what to make of that final scene. Plus we choose the finalists for our Patreon list…

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63. Genital Dearmouring, Somatic Sexual Healing, and Releasing Childhood Imprinting with Rahi Chun 1:16:11

2M ago1:16:11

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✨ ⁠⁠Join the in-person sensual awakening intensive in NYC on March 10th⁠⁠ ✨ ❤️‍🔥 Sign up for the free virtual class on March 3rd - SOFTEN: Unlocking Bliss Through Sensual Breast Massage ❤️‍🔥 This is one of my very favorite episodes of all time. This profound conversation explores the somatic, emotional, and energetic healing of our genitalia, sexua…

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Episode 64: Patrick Deneen on DeLillo's White Noise 59:23

2M ago59:23

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In this episode, I speak with the political theorist Patrick Deneen about Don DeLillo’s award winning novel, White Noise. We explore the novel’s undercurrents of existential angst in a world of distraction, amnesia, and unfulfilled longings. I hope you enjoy our conversation.By Sacred and Profane Love

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The Podcast Returns! 2:35

2M ago2:35

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Six years ago I launched a literature, philosophy, and theology podcast. I had no assumptions that anyone would listen to it; it was an output for a grant project on virtue, happiness, and meaning of life. Today, I am thrilled to announce the launch of season 5 of Sacred and Profane Love, now fully supported by , where I am privileged to serve as d…

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Episode 29: Thomas Mann's Death in Venice with Agnes Mueller 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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In this episode, I speak with my colleague, Agnes Mueller, who is a professor of German and Comparative Literature at the University of South Carolina, about why Thomas Mann’s novella, Death in Venice, is a must-read during our ongoing pandemic. We talk about Modernism, Plato, and Nietzsche. We see the novella as exploring sickness, death, and eros…

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Episode 278: Schrödinger's Everything (Lee Chang-dong's "Burning" Pt. 1) 1:32:17

3M ago1:32:17

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David and Tamler fall under the spell of Lee Chang-dong’s 2018 masterpiece Burning, a movie where nothing is what it seems, or maybe it is. An alienated young man meets what seems like his dream girl from his small town, but she’s about to leave for Africa. Will he take care of her cat? Is there a cat? When she comes back she’s attached (maybe) to …

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62. The Path of Surrender: Kundalini Activation, Manifestation, and Energy Healing with Jameelah Nuriddin 1:12:50

3M ago1:12:50

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✨ ⁠JOIN THE IN-PERSON SENSUAL AWAKENING INTENSIVE IN NYC ON MARCH 10TH⁠ ✨ “Everything is energy … including your ability to self-heal. KAP or Kundalini Activation Process is a pure transmission of life force energy. It is an energetic field, in which your ability to heal, transmute, let go, process, shed, overcome, align, and just be - is heightene…

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Episode 277: The Merits of Buggery (Nagel's "Sexual Perversion") 1:35:32

3M ago1:35:32

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David and Tamler play the old hits – Thomas Nagel and sex robots. In the main segment we talk about Nagel’s essay “Sexual Perversion”, a surprising essay on many fronts (Sartre, erotic fiction, conceptual analysis, much more). What’s the nature of sexual desires? Can we say that some sexual interactions are perversions? Which ones? Can we have a pe…

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61. The unexpected way to "hack" your brain to feel safe being seen 43:28

3M ago43:28

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✨ JOIN THE ONE-DAY SENSUAL AWAKENING INTENSIVE IN NYC ✨ Super Early Bird pricing expires on January 31st! This deep-dive fiery solo episode breaks down the exact process of rewiring your brain to feel safe, confident, and grounded in your authentic expression. We chat: • The neuroscience of expansion • Understanding trauma holistically • How your m…

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59. 3 months of silent meditation in a Buddhist monastery | Lessons of grief, intimacy, inner child healing, and releasing the illusion of control with Moun D’Simone 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

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This heartfelt episode is a MUST-LISTEN if you want to create real intimacy with yourself, become the parent of your inner child that you’ve always needed, and no longer fear your own darkness and shadows. I spoke with the lovely and wise Moun D’Simone – a Brazilian-born spiritual teacher, meditation guide, coach, and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner …

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60. This is how to identify your Truth in a relationship 41:26

3M ago41:26

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It’s common for most people to never be exposed to many real-life models of conscious, healthy, embodied relationships. This solo episode with Nadine explores what it looks like to consciously CHOOSE a relationship that is grounded in Truth, rather than feeling the need to “force” a relationship to happen out of fear, anxiety, old patterns, and gra…

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Episode 276: Attention Please 1:27:24

3M ago1:27:24

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David and Tamler are back for the new year and one of our resolutions was to do more episodes on William James. Today we talk about his account of ‘Attention’ from his 1890 volume The Principles of Psychology – another remarkably prescient chapter that still feels more than relevant today. What is attention and how does it function in the mind? Wha…

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Episode 275: The Ineffable Center (Borges' "The Aleph") 1:34:16

4M ago1:34:16

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An episode interesting from every point of view, we train our eyes on Jorge Luis Borges’ “The Aleph.” The first segment wins the kudos of the learned, the academician, the Hellenist, as we talk about the favorite things we saw this year. The second segment — baroque? decadent? the purified and fanatical cult of form? — dives into the philosophy, co…

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58. The Tantric Approach to Sex, Love, Emotions, and Healing 1:02:10

5M ago1:02:10

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This episode is a loving, compassionate, and powerful kick in the tush to truly embrace all of who you are, heal your relationship with your emotions and sexuality, and remember your innate divinity. Tune in for a deep-dive into: How to feel safe to surrender and release control Why big emotions come up during sex Inner child healing Why you're not…

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Episode 274: Can I Get a Kidney Voucher? (with Vlad Chituc) 1:35:02

5M ago1:35:02

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RETURNING guest Vlad Chituc joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about donating his kidney to a stranger, the effective altruism movement, and his sexuality. Was EA’s turn to ‘long-termist’ goals like preventing evil AI inevitable? Have they strayed too far from their Peter Singer/Jeremy Bentham inspired roots? And why won’t David and Tamler dona…

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57. Reigniting Desire, Connection, and Intimacy in Relationships with Amanda Testa 1:04:32

5M ago1:04:32

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If you are in a relationship or desire a relationship... don't miss this episode. Amanda Testa is a trusted healer, teacher, and guide who’s served hundreds of clients over the years with masterful skills in coaching, pleasure embodiment, and somatic trauma resolution. She is also the host of the podcast, Find Your Feminine Fire. Amanda guides her …

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Episode 273: Ah. Ah. (Miyazaki's "Spirited Away") 1:57:51

5M ago1:57:51

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David and Tamler board the train for Hayao Miyazaki’s mystical dreamy coming of age masterpiece Spirited Away. This is a true VBW deep dive. Plus a study by our secret crush suggests we may not be optimizing the value of our conversations. Mastroianni, A. M., Gilbert, D. T., Cooney, G., & Wilson, T. D. (2021). Do conversations end when people want …

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Episode 272: Neigh Means Yay 1:24:38

6M ago1:24:38

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The morality of zoophilia has received shockingly little attention in contemporary ethical discourse…until now. David and Tamler break down the paper “Zoophilia is Morally Permissible” from the latest issue of The Journal of Controversial Ideas. We explore issues of harm, consent, and more… like a lot more. Then we talk about Robert Putnam's classi…

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