Everyday Ecstasy
Join Sam for conversations about everyday ecstasy - how to orient to pleasure and purpose and live a life worth savouring. This podcast explores the existential, the esoteric and the erotic, getting phenomenological about the phenomenal, offering practices and pro tips for swimming in this cosmic soup.
Season one is a series about altered states in somatic sex education - what are they, how do they come about and how can we work with them ethically and usefully?
Everyday Ecstasy
Altered States with Ellen Heed
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Ellen Heed is a somatic sex educator and the creator of STREAM (Scar Treatment, Remediation, Education and management). In this episode, Sam and Ellen discuss the role of altered states in the integration of physiological and existential aspects in somatic sex education. Ellen emphasizes the importance of safety and presence in altered states, particularly when dealing with regression and emotional material. Ellen describes three layers of touch: basic nervous system regulation, deep provocation, and scar tissue remediation and offers the language of somatic time for the felt sense of a shared altered state experience in session. She highlights the role of meaning-making in integrating experiences and the significance of neurodivergence in altered states. Ellen also shares her personal journey and the transformative impact of somatic practices on her clients' lives, underscoring the potential for profound personal growth and healing.
Find out more about Ellen's work at https://ellenheed.com/ or read her writing on her substack
Find out more about Sam and their work at www.integratingintimacy.com
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