Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud
"Kama" means "desire" in Sanskrit. Dr. Sarika Persaud, a psychologist and scholar of Indian philosophical traditions, discusses sexuality and intimacy from the lenses of psychology and spirituality.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud
Latest Episodes
Episode 07: Divine Masculine & Feminine
In Episode 7, Dr. Persaud discusses the concepts of the divine masculine and divine feminine. These ideas from the Dharma traditions have been misconstrued through a conservative, Western religious lens, often reflecting duality and traditional...
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Episode 06: Money, Desires, and Love
In Episode 6, Dr. Persaud discusses desires, money, and love from the perspectives of modern psychological research, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Oftentimes, people have a relationship with money that ranges from overly rigid and fearful to addicted...
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Episode 05: Culture, Family, and Your Sexuality
In Episode 5, Dr. Persaud discusses how culture influences your erotic self beyond just learned behavior, cultural "rules," and what you see modeled from others. How early childhood experiences shape your sexual self, as well as how your family...
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Episode 04: Soulmates
In Episode 4, Dr. Persaud discusses soulmates: what is a soulmate, will I die alone, or is there really someone out there for me? If in a couple, how can I tell if the person I’m with is my soulmate? Dr. Persaud discusses how the law of karma i...
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Episode 03: When Being Sexual Makes You Anxious
In Episode 3, Dr. Persaud explains how trauma, betrayals, “soul murder,” and relationship violations can all contribute to a person having a difficult relationship with sex. This can range from sexual dysfunction to having difficulty even seein...
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