Masculine & Feminine Dynamics (Lorin Krenn)

The purpose of spiritual awakening is to realise the truth of how things are, not how we want them to be. This can be challenging and even painful, but it's an essential part of the spiritual journey.

In this episode, Lorin explains why we need to be present and embrace what’s happening right now, rather than thinking “this shouldn’t be”. This doesn't mean giving up our passions or desires, but operating in harmony with the spirit.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

We all carry emotional wounds, and one of the most damaging is the father wound. This wound often manifests in our relationships, leading to patterns of self-sabotage, distrust, and emotional upheaval. But there is a way out.

In this episode, Lorin offers practical steps to heal and overcome the father wound, by recognising dysfunctional patterns, connecting with the deeper pain that drives them, and taking ownership.

When our father wound becomes triggered, it can lead to a vicious cycle of unfulfilling relationships and self-sabotaging behaviour. We can end up pushing away the very people we want to hold closest, which then reaffirms our deepest fears and insecurities.

But this episode will help you find time and space to set yourself on the path towards healing.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

We're all guilty of using spirituality to sidestep or avoid dealing with unresolved emotions from time to time. It’s called spiritual bypassing, and it’s quite common, especially in relationships. It's yet another way our shadow self prevents us from evolving and becoming our highest self.

The key is to lean into it – to face our deeper core wounds head-on and focus fully on them instead of trying to avoid or bypass them. This means acknowledging our behaviours and patterns.

If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck, experiencing inner conflict, resistance or emptiness, that pain might be the result of avoiding your deeper wounds. But by asking a simple question, we can reconnect with our deeper truth and avoid spiritual bypassing.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Lots of men struggle to express their emotions, which can lead to them feeling isolated and frustrated.

The solution starts with open and honest conversations with friends and loved ones. Men need to practice setting boundaries and expressing their emotions without fear of judgment – and to hold safe spaces for others to express themselves.

In this episode, Lorin sits down with yoga, breathwork and sound healer Leo Oppenheim, who shares his journey towards awakened masculinity, and how men need to realise their role as one of listener, rather than problem-solver.

Follow @leo_oppenheim on Instagram

Leo's upcoming trainings: https://linktr.ee/leooppenheim

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

A man cannot create safety for the feminine if he perceives her lack of safety as a problem to be solved. Men need to allow the feminine energy to be expressed exactly as it is, and to receive her heart so they can respond from the deeper intelligence within their body.

In this episode, orin shares practical techniques men can employ to hold and create safety for the feminine. Plus, Lorin offers ways the feminine can ensure she is expressing herself fully and authentically, and not from her shadow.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Is love enough to sustain a lasting and fulfilling relationship? While love is a powerful force, it doesn't automatically ensure a successful partnership. The problem often lies in the barriers and limitations we place around love, which stem from our unconscious patterns and fears.

We need to focus on healing and removing these barriers, allowing love to flow freely and deeply within our relationships. We must devote ourselves to creating a safe container for love to grow, which means working on ourselves and understanding our partners.

Relationships can become difficult and unfulfilling when we let our traumas and shadows dominate. This leads to a lack of passion, safety, and trust, turning relationships into cycles of pain.

But by focusing on our personal growth and the barriers we face, we can bring more love and consciousness into our relationships.

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Unresolved fears, past wounds, and unrealistic expectations plague many relationships. To create healthier relationships, we need to look inward.

Working on a relationship means working on ourselves – understanding our fears, taking responsibility for our behaviour, and being open to growth and vulnerability.

Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship coach, teacher and writer who helps people build and maintain exceptional relationships. She brings extensive experience from her background in somatic experiencing and thousands of hours of relationship coaching.

It Begins With You – Jillian’s book

Follow @jillianturecki on Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

Men in today's world aren’t properly initiated into manhood, so they never meaningfully pass the threshold from boy to man. What’s more, loneliness keeps them from fully realising their potential as strong people who can learn from, and teach others.

Men need to find ways to connect with masculine energy, seek role models, set boundaries with their mothers, and prioritise their closest relationships. If they don't, they’ll find it harder to fully embody their masculine power and access their highest potential.

This episode offers practical tips to help men address these challenges and take the necessary steps in their spiritual journey to overcome them. And it will help women understand the challenges experienced by the man in their life.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Dealing with toxic people and relationships can be overwhelming, no matter the relationship dynamic. Relationships with highly toxic people can lead to emotional stress, manipulation, and even harm if not handled effectively.

But by keeping an emotional distance, not allowing them to occupy our mind, and reflecting on missed red flags, we can keep ourselves safe and build healthier, more positive relationships in our lives.

Of course, if you aren’t in a position to leave a toxic relationship, Lorin has some words of support to offer you.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Women have a unique ability to sense and feel subtle changes and shifts. But this ability can trigger defensiveness and resistance in their male partners. This resistance can be harm the growth and evolution of the relationship, causing stagnation and even leading to dysfunctional dynamics.

As Lorin explores in this episode, the key lies in acknowledging and validating the woman's intuition and using it as a tool for growth and deeper connection. For men, this means recognising when they’re triggered, being honest about it, and thanking their partner for their insights. For women, it means not taking the resistance personally and reframing it as a reflection of the other’s inability to hold deep truths, rather than a judgment of their intuitive power.

If the woman feels invalidated and the man stays stuck in his defensiveness, this will harm a relationship in the long term. It can lead to resentment, and create a stalemate where neither party evolves or grows.

But understanding the power of a woman's intuition and how to work with it it can be a game-changer. We can start by sharing our feelings, expressing when we feel triggered, and practicing active listening to validate and honour each-other's experiences.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Conflict happens in any relationship. When it arises, it needs to be tackled head on, with both partners speaking their truth while prioritising connection above everything. Not being able to navigate conflict can lead to disconnect, which can erode intimacy, trust, passion, and safety over time.

In this episode, Lorin shares three common blockages that prevent couples from experiencing deeper intimacy over time, and how to clear the path towards a longer-lasting, deep spiritual connection.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

So-called “nice guys” seek validation, avoid conflict, and suppress their needs and desires. This can leave them feeling frustrated, disconnected, and resentful. These patterns can harm their relationships, self-esteem, and ability to live authentically.

Men need to break free from these behaviours and reclaim their sense of self. This means learning to set boundaries, asking for what they want, and releasing the shame they carry, especially around sexuality and vulnerability.

When men show up as authentic, grounded, and confident, they create deeper connections and live more fulfilling lives.

This conversation with Dr Robert Glover will help you

• Break free from seeking external validation and develop genuine self-confidence
• Embrace your masculine energy while maintaining authenticity in relationships
• Move beyond the "nice guy" syndrome and create more fulfilling connections

Links

• Visit Dr Glover’s website
• Integration Nation – A worldwide tribe of integrated men
• Follow Dr Glover on YouTube
• Follow @drgloverofficial on Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Attracting a conscious partner can be a frustrating process. It can feel like we’re doing everything right but still aren’t seeing the results we want. This can lead to restlessness, a sense of pressure, and crippling self-doubt.

But there are practical steps we can take to create space for the right person to enter our lives. We need to shift our energy from frustration to grounded excitement and let go of trying to control the timeline.

Frustration and resistance can weigh us down and keep us stuck. We might start viewing our journey with negativity or start sabotaging the process altogether. This takes the joy out of the present moment and creates unnecessary suffering.

This episode will help you create a calm space, drop into your heart, and let your deepest intuition guide you. This small action can begin to shift your energy and align you with the love you’re seeking.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

Aaron and Anna's relationship is at a critical point. In this special episode, the couple join Lorin to openly and honestly discuss what each of them needs, and what it feels like when those needs aren’t met.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Hormonal imbalances in both women and men can lead to low libido, mood swings, and other symptoms that strain relationships. To address these challenges, we need to prioritise hormonal balance and support each other.

In this episode, Lorin speaks with Prof Annice Mukherjee, a leading women's health and hormone expert. With a medical career spanning over 30 years, she has supported thousands of women in managing menopause and hormone-related challenges to improve their quality of life and health.

Prof Annice urges both men and women to learn about the hormonal changes that occur and how they can affect our bodies and emotions. And she encourages creating safe spaces for open and honest conversations about how these challenges impact relationships.

When hormonal issues are ignored by doctors, this leaves women disempowered. And when they speak to men, their inclination to want to “solve” problems can be unhelpful. But by having open and compassionate conversations about the potential impact of hormonal changes, both parties can navigate these challenges and strengthen their relationship.

About Prof Annice

Prof Annice Mukherjee is a leading women's health and hormone expert in the UK with a medical career spending over 30 years. She has supported thousands of women going through menopause and hormone related challenges to help them manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life and health. She is the author of the bestselling book, The Complete Guide to the Menopause, which is a deeply holistic and personalised approach for women to manage menopause and truly any hormone related challenges.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Many men carry the weight of generational trauma. It shows up as avoidance of deeper pain, disconnecting from emotions, and not living from our true masculine core. Man’s history of warfare and the conditioning we've received about being stoic and emotionless have a large part to play.

To heal, men need to own their issues, face their wounds head-on, acknowledge the pain, and make healing our main focus.

If we don’t, we risk remaining stuck in emotional reactivity and disconnection. We’ll struggle in relationships, unable to feel love or be present with our partners, creating more pain and insecurity for us and those we care about.

In this episode, Lorin offers an explanation of the generational trauma carried by men, how men can work through it, and how women can support this work.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval, trying to please others, or burying yourself in work? Do you struggle to set boundaries or are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? These feelings could be coming from your father wound, which can develop if your father was emotionally or physically absent.

The solution lies in understanding the generational trauma that men have carried, which has led to emotional unavailability and absence. If we can learn to embrace our vulnerability, release the need for approval, and accept ourselves as worthy, we can finally begin the healing process

If we don't, we may find ourselves seeking validation in unhealthy ways, like chasing relationships or burying ourselves in work to prove our worth. These patterns can leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled, no matter how much external success we achieve.

In this episode, Lorin provides practical solutions to help you release emotional blockages and affirm your self-acceptance. These techniques will help break the cycle of generational trauma and create healthier relationships with yourself and others.

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So many men struggle with feeling safe and secure in themselves and in their relationships. This lack of safety can stem from deep wounds, like losing a father figure early in life. In this episode, Lorin explores how to become a safe and secure man by undergoing an awakening journey.

It all starts with self-reflection – this can be through guided sessions, men's groups, or your own private practise. The goal is to strengthen your inner security, to address past wounds and learn to feel safe within yourself, without relying on validation from outside.

If you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of seeking reassurance from others, you might have looked for other things to fill the void, like doomscrolling on social media, or looking for attention outside of a committed relationship.

But by reflecting on your past experiences and identifying areas where you feel insecure, you take the first step towards healing and developing a stronger sense of self.

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

We all live with abandonment wounds. Often they stem from the way our parents or caregivers treated us. But later in life they show up in relationships, where we feel rejected or betrayed.

These feelings might not stem from big, traumatic events – sometimes they develop from subtle, ongoing dynamics where we don't feel safe to be ourselves.

Understanding when our abandonment wounds are showing up means we can deal with them more effectively. In this episode, Lorin offers practical ways to heal, focusing on self-awareness and emotional regulation.

We start by becoming aware of how we react to those feelings of rejection when they come up. We then need to practice self-compassion and patience.

Exposed or unaddressed abandonment wounds can lead to strained relationships and constant anxiety. We can find ourselves stuck in a cycle of fear and mistrust, unable to build healthy connections. But, by observing our reactions in relationships, and noticing when feelings of abandonment surface, we can take those first steps toward healing.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

Why do we become anxious when we experience deep love or intimacy? Why do we find excuses? What is stopping us from going deeper?

Lorin explores the shadow work we must do so we can connect with our heart’s deepest yearning, without falling into the trap of focusing too much on shadow work.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Our relationships with our parents has the biggest impact on our intimate relationships. Lorin understands first-hand the experiences of working through his father wounds. It comes up a lot in his individual coaching and group work, and affects both men and women.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

If you’re a man with a masculine core, you need to practise emotional intimacy. A women needs you to express emotional intimacy so you can both create a fulfilling experience in the bedroom.

You can do this by being grounded and embodying your masculine core. And if you can receive a woman's love and energy in the bedroom, you’ll intuitively know how to lead and touch her.

Listen to this episode for an in-depth look at three specific things a woman desires in the bedroom, and how you can meet those desires and infinitely deepen the physical and emotional connection between you.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

What do women mean when they say “maybe”? For men, this can feel like a lack of clarity, but it goes much, much deeper. In this episode, Lorin uncovers ways to create more polarity by embracing the differences in communication styles between the masculine and the feminine.

The feminine’s use of "maybe" and similar expressions is a natural part of their style of communication. This style actually creates attraction and polarity between the masculine and the feminine. This invites the masculine to embody his innate energy by offering direction, leadership, and decisiveness when a woman expresses "maybe".

When we misunderstand and judge one another's communication style, we risk losing the depth of connection and polarity essential for a thriving relationship. But we have the opportunity to create a stronger bond and foster deeper intimacy by recognising and authentically responding to each-other’s style.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Many of us find ourselves stuck in toxic relationships or dynamics with people who manipulate, control, and drain our energy. They can be overtly dominant or subtly manipulative, making it hard to see their true intentions. Being in these situations leaves us confused, hurt, and disconnected from our own power.

In this episode, you’ll learn to see the narcissistic shadow for what it really is. Once we understand the dynamics at play, we can take steps to protect ourselves and break free. This means setting clear boundaries, cutting off their control, and refusing to engage in their manipulation.

If we continue to let narcissists dictate our life’s path, we remain stuck in their game of control. They continue to manipulate, deceive, and cause harm. Our energy gets drained, and we lose touch with our own truth and power.

So this is an invitation to release those energetic ties between you and those who seek to manipulate and gaslight. Every small step we take in reclaiming our energy makes a difference.

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

The Awakened Feminine is primarily devoted to her oracle and allows the truth of infinite intelligence to move through her. She embodies both her light and dark feminine energy unapologetically, and takes responsibility for her actions and shadow.

In this episode, Lorin discusses the four traits of the awakened feminine. He emphasises the importance of embodying these traits in order for the feminine to heal her relationship with the masculine and reclaim her power.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Spending time with family over the holiday period can be challenging, especially when dealing with difficult family members. These dynamics can quickly bring us back into a state of unconsciousness and disconnect us from ourselves. It's important to find a way to protect our energy and maintain healthy relationships with our family members.

The key is to release the expectation that your family will fully understand and see us for who we are. Accepting that they may never fully comprehend our journey allows us to free ourselves from seeking their validation and protects our energy.

In this episode, Lorin will help you recognise the role you play in your family dynamic, embrace the truth about your family members, and establish healthy boundaries.

If we keep trying to please or be fully understood by certain members of our family, we risk falling back into old patterns and draining our energy. We might feel disconnected from ourselves, experience judgment and criticism, and struggle to maintain healthy relationships. Ignoring these issues can hinder our personal growth and overall well-being.

Remember, it's OK if your family members don't fully understand you. Focus on nurturing relationships that support your growth and surround yourself with individuals who value and respect you.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Living with integrity is the foundational trait of the Awakened Masculine, and is necessary for all other traits to be built upon it.

In this episode, Lorin discusses the importance of being embodied, being open to receiving the feminine oracle, and standing powerfully in one's truth when necessary.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Plenty of couples go through a period where there’s little to no sex involved. This can be really upsetting as a healthy sex life is a crucial part a flourishing relationship.

Both parties have a role to play here. Men need to face their insecurities and learn how to hold space for the emotional experiences that arise during sex. And women need to feel safe, both emotionally and physically.

In this episode, Lorin explores how men can overcome performance anxiety and how women can fully engage in the sexual experience.

Healthy relationships need sex. Without it, partners can grow further apart, harbour resentment, and less willing to be intimate. But it isn’t about sex alone – it’s about emotional connection, trust, and mutual respect.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Both parties in a relationship are responsible for the dynamic they co-create, and need to take ownership of their part in it.

Women need to become aware of when they are demanding the impossible and when their desire for safety and for the man to hold space for them is coming from a place of wounding.

Men need to set clear boundaries and speak their truth courageously, without bending themselves to meet unrealistic expectations.

In this episode, Lorin shares how we can interrupt the patterns that prevent us from showing up as our true selves in a relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Generational trauma is passed down through history, from grandmothers to mothers to daughters. It stems from centuries of suppression, where the feminine was not safe to express its full wisdom and intuition. This has left a lasting impact on the feeling of safety women experience today.

In this episode, Lorin explores ways to begin to heal this generational trauma, by understanding and acknowledging it. For women, their work is to avoid suppressing the emotions that arise, and to disidentify with them and from the trauma they stem from.

And for men, their work is to stop invalidating the feelings of the women in their lives – to hold space for them, and not dismiss them.

The awakened feminine and masculine can work together to break the cycle where women feel unsafe to be themselves – to heal the trauma and pain, to avoid passing it down, and to live more fulfilled lives.

For more on this topic, you can read The Ancestor Syndrome, by Anne Ancelin Schutzenberger.

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Being authentically vulnerable and expressing emotions for men involves finding a balance between sharing our deepest feelings and staying connected to our masculine energy.

It’s not about venting or projecting emotional overwhelm onto others, but rather speaking our truth with clarity, courage, and responsibility. By embodying Warrior Vulnerability, we can create deeper connection and intimacy while staying rooted in our masculine power.

Men who confuse vulnerability with complaining or venting can end up feeling more disconnected from their masculine energy and true nature. This can lead to distrust and disconnect with the feminine.

But by embracing Warrior Vulnerability, men can express their heart's deepest truth in a clear and responsible manner, enriching the dance of intimacy.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

A conscious woman embodies the highest love, sees the invisible, and values integrity over spiritual fluff.

In this episode, Lorin shares the three traits of a conscious woman and provides practical steps for women to cultivate these traits in their lives. For men, this episode will help you better discern where a woman is at in her journey of awakening.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Many men feel disconnected from their masculine energy. This shows up as a lack of backbone, not standing up for oneself or loved ones, and people-pleasing. It can also lead to performance anxiety and trouble connecting deeply in intimate relationships.

The root of these issues often lies in a fear of confrontation, a need to control situations, and an emotional disconnect. To help tackle this, we can start by grounding ourselves in our masculine energy. This means cultivating a strong sense of self and being able to set boundaries.

If we aren’t connected to our masculine energy, we risk living passively and feeling unfulfilled. We can struggle with self-worth and face challenges in relationships as others won't know where we stand.

In this episode, Lorin offers prompts you can jot down in your journal, to help you reflect on what you want to achieve and to outline the steps to get there. These small actions can lead to meaningful change.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

Showing up consistently in a relationship is hard. We want to build trust, but we often get stuck in our heads and forget the little things that matter. These small moments of forgetfulness can lead to a lack of trust and disconnect in our relationships.

This episode offers a simple and powerful way to build trust by embodying consistency. It's about being present, intentional, and conscious throughout the day – about following through with our words and promises, and expressing our love consistently.

Small moments of forgetfulness can add up over time, causing distrust and disconnect. While these moments might not lead to a total relationship meltdown, they keep us from reaching the highest level of intimacy and trust with our partners.

Today’s episode is an invitation to make a conscious effort to follow through with our words and promises. Remember, it's about the small things. A few minutes or even seconds per day of honouring our partners goes a long way.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Neediness in a relationship can cause pain, suffering, and emotional drain. It can turn a source of joy and love into a source of suffering. The good news is that there are powerful ways to heal neediness and unhealthy attachment.

In this episode, Lorin shares how you can Interrupt the pattern of neediness, train your body and nervous system, and allow your partner to show up for you and provide reassurance when needed.

Neediness can lead to a cycle of dependency, anxiety, and pushing our partners away. We can end up staying in unhealthy dynamics and can struggle to be independent. So be open and honest with yourself and your partner about your feelings. Working together, you can cultivate a healthier, more loving relationship.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Have you ever heard that in a long-term relationship, love and passion fades with time? In this episode, Lorin reveals that in fact, the longer you are in a relationship, the more love and passion you can experience.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Many relationships struggle because we can't tell if our lack of safety comes from our partner's behaviour or from our own unresolved wounds. This makes it hard to feel secure and connected, leading to tension and misunderstanding.

What we need to do is look at whether our partner is genuinely showing up in a committed, present, and reliable way. At the same time, we need to reflect on our own patterns and see if past wounds are influencing how we perceive the relationship.

If we don’t draw these distinctions, our relationships can become filled with blame and criticism. We may constantly feel unsafe and unsatisfied, even if our partner is doing their best. This creates distance and can keep us from experiencing deeper love and trust.

In this episode, Lorin invites you to ask yourself whether your partner’s showing up in a way that deserves appreciation. If they are, try expressing gratitude for their efforts today. If not, think about how you can lovingly communicate your needs to help strengthen the connection.

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Many of us struggle with limiting beliefs about what sexuality should be. We need to approach our sexuality as a practice, just like meditation or yoga.

In this episode, tantra and intimacy coach Layla Martin offers tools and techniques to help us get in touch with our energy and connect with ourselves more deeply.

It all starts with a pleasure practice – dedicating time to connecting with our sexuality, using breathwork, meditation, and physical movements to release stuck emotions.

Sharing daily intentions and support, and scheduling weekly moments to connect emotionally and energetically with our partners helps us create the space to honour all expressions of sexuality, experiencing it as a rainbow of possibilities rather than a single colour.

The pressures and misconceptions we often face can make sex a source of stress rather than joy. But by focusing on presence with our body and exploring sensations without judgment. we can embrace the full spectrum of our sexuality and find liberation in our sacred experiences.

Connect with Layla

• Follow @thelaylamartin on Instagram
• This Tantric Life podcast
• The Tantric Mastermind for Couples

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

What are the traits of an awakened woman? What do we do when men become defensive, and how can we take responsibility for our own shadows?

This is a compilation of highlights from three previous podcast episodes all about the awakened feminine. This is a great reminder for both men and women who want to deepen their understanding of the awakened feminine and how it can positively impact their relationships and personal growth.

Explore these episodes in full

• The four traits of the Awakened Feminine – Episode 77
• The Woman with the Father Wound & the Man with the Unworthiness Wound – Episode 80
• Why Men Get Defensive – Episode 85

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Many men seem to take their partners for granted over time, even when they deeply love them. They stop putting in the effort and expressing their love as they once did. This behaviour is often rooted in a sense of unworthiness, a deeply ingrained belief that sabotages their relationships.

Fixing this behaviour takes courage, awareness, and regular practice to keep our hearts open, even when it feels painful.

Without taking ownership and action, men risk falling into a cycle of unworthiness that sabotages our relationships. We may become numb, disconnected, and stuck in our heads. Our hearts may close, and we may stop putting effort into our relationships, causing them to wither.

In this episode, Lorin lays out some daily habits and practices that will keep you connected with your heart and help you break free from the cycle of unworthiness.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Empaths face a big challenge in relationships – they feel deeply but can lose themselves by giving too much to others who don’t give back the same way. This can leave them drained, disconnected, and stuck in unhealthy dynamics.

Sensitivity is a gift, but it needs to be used wisely. We need to set boundaries, protect our energy, and focus on relationships where love and care are mutual. To create alignment in our lives, we need to meet people where they are.

If someone consistently leaves you feeling empty, it might be time to create space for healthier relationships. Protecting our energy isn’t selfish; it’s necessary for showing up fully in the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Maintaining deep love and intimacy in a relationship beyond the honeymoon phase can be challenging. As the initial excitement fades away, patterns of suffering, disconnection, and a lack of trust can show up. Many couples can struggle to sustain the passion and intimacy they once had.

To go beyond the honeymoon phase and sustain deep love and intimacy, we need to actively work on our relationship. This means making quality time with your partner, prioritising the bond you share, and exploring the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies in your relationship.

It’s common for challenges to arise beyond the honeymoon phase – but if we don’t address them, our relationship could stagnate, and lack passion, intimacy, or trust. But by actively working towards sustaining deep love and intimacy, we can go beyond the honeymoon phase and experience a more profound and fulfilling connection with our partner.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

At the core, many men feel unworthy of being loved fully. This unresolved belief leads to patterns that push love away.

The way forward is to own our patterns and take responsibility for shifting them. We need to train ourselves to stay present, even when it's uncomfortable.

Intimacy requires us to regulate our emotions and embrace vulnerability without shame. True freedom comes when we stop running and face our fears with courage and devotion.

Otherwise, we remain stuck in a cycle of distrust and emotional disconnection. Our actions create the very distance we fear, and relationships feel unsafe or unfulfilling. We miss out on the depth and love we truly desire.

This episode is an invitation to breathe deeply and commit to staying present, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

Many of us struggle to balance our masculine and feminine energies. This imbalance can manifest as a fear of abandonment and lack of self-belief, especially in women who are stuck in their immature feminine energy. They constantly seek validation and lack personal boundaries, which creates a cycle of attracting immature masculine energy.

In this episode, TV host and emotional rights advocate Megan Pormer illustrates how women need to first understand and recognise their immature feminine energy, then work on developing mature masculine qualities within themselves. These are qualities like clear communication and boundary setting.

Societal expectations and pressures put on women make the journey of self-discovery so much harder. And women stuck in immature feminine energy – or who get wrapped up in immature masculine energy – often experience unhealthy relationships and a lack of self-understanding.

So in this episode, Megan and Lorin invite you to surround yourself with a supportive community, so you can move from fear to empowerment, and from seeking validation to believing in yourself.

Follow @meganpormer on Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Many of us find ourselves in jobs we don't love, feeling disconnected from our true purpose. Craig Siegel left a lucrative Wall Street job during the pandemic to pursue his passion for personal development, and now helps people create space to connect with themselves and find their true calling.

To find our true calling – our soul’s purpose – we need to disconnect from distractions, reflect on what truly fulfils us, and dare to envision a different future. We have to be intentional with our life choices, work hard when necessary, but be open to new possibilities, insights, and flow.

Links

• The CLS Experience podcast
• The CLS Membership Experience
• Follow @craigsiegel_cls on Instagram
• Craig on YouTube
• Visit Craig’s website
• Join Craig's texting community (US only) for daily inspiration and business strategies, text (917) 634-3796

Mentioned in this episode:

The Polarity Program
An 8-week immersive journey for couples into the depths of masculine & feminine polarity. Starts Sunday 15th September 2024.

Infidelity is a painful experience that can shatter trust and cause profound emotional distress. It's a problem that leaves us feeling gutted, wronged and as if the ground has been taken from beneath our feet. It can lead to self-doubt and a severe impact on our trust in ourselves and in our relationship decisions.

People cheat not because they are inherently bad, but because they are dealing with their own trauma and pain. They are out of alignment with their own truth. Healing begins with forgiveness – if we can find it in our hearts – and understanding that the act of cheating is a reflection of the person who cheated, not a reflection of us.

In this episode, Lorin explains why men and women cheat, and offers advice for victims of infidelity as well as those with patterns of cheating.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Commitment in a relationship is a crucial part of spiritual growth and evolution. But using spirituality as a way to avoid commitment is a coping mechanism that masks a deeper wound. Fully committing means committing to one's own evolution and facing any shadow, pattern, or wound that arises within oneself.

In this episode, Lorin shares his own personal story of commitment, and offers some practical examples of where spirituality offers an escape from commitment.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

When we’re desperate or we act as if something external is missing, we create the conditions for our relationships wounds to deepen. What we need is to create a reality where having a conscious partner is natural – and make this a spiritual practice.

If we focus on the external world rather than healing ourselves, we’re less likely to attract a conscious partner, and doing so is going to feel like far more effort.

Finding a conscious partner takes work, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Listen to this episode to find out what – and what not – to do in your search.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Practicing shadow work in our intimate life – actively and consciously – is essential to creating a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Without integrating our shadow, we will continue to unconsciously sabotage our intimate life and push our partner away, even though we crave closeness.

By taking full responsibility for our shadow and remaining conscious, we can shift out of unconscious relationship dynamics that feed our shadow and create a sanctuary of healing, safety, and trust in our relationship.

In this episode, Lorin walks through the four phases of shadow work, with practical examples for how to move through the toughest phases.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

What are the traits of an awakened man? What are the traits of an awakened man? How does an awakened man show up in relationships, and what is required for an awakened man to truly connect and live from his awakened masculine core?

This is a compilation of highlights from four previous podcast episodes all about the awakened masculine. This is a great reminder for both men and women who want to deepen their understanding of the awakened masculine and how it can positively impact their relationships and personal growth.

Explore these episodes in full

• Father wounds – Episode 72
• The woman with the father wound and the man with the unworthiness wound – Episode 80
• The four traits of the Awakened Masculine – Episode 76
• How a man can make a woman feel safe – Episode 79

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Men often feel like women are trying to change them, which of course causes conflict in their relationship. Men want to be accepted “for who they are”, but this doesn’t mean accepting mens’ shadow. Instead, it means loving and accepting them while desiring growth and change if their patterns stem from wounding.

Men need to set healthy boundaries. If someone is trying to change a man in a way that goes against his truth, he must express his values and stand in his integrity. Boundaries allow us all to maintain conscious relationships and honour our own growth.

When we misinterpret our partners’ need for a deeper and authentic connection, we put strain on the relationship. Unresolved conflicts and unaddressed wounds can lead to a lack of trust, intimacy, and satisfaction. So we need to embrace the opportunity for growth and evolve together.

In this episode, Lorin explains how, by examining our own patterns and wounds, we can reflect on whether we are identifying ourselves with our shadows or operating from our highest truth. This cultivates self-awareness and creates healthier dynamics in our relationships.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Feminine Program – Starts 10th November 2024
An immersive journey into the depths of the feminine heart

When safety, consistency and genuine love become more attractive than the pull of strong and unsafe chemistry, then you can begin to heal your intimate life. In this episode, Lorin explores the two key components of healing an intimate life: clarity and discerning between your eroticised wounds and your heart's true yearning.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

A conscious man knows his commitment to a higher purpose, commitment to the truth, and commitment to stillness.

In this episode, Lorin shares the three traits of a conscious man and provides practical steps for men to cultivate these traits in their lives. For women, this episode will help you better discern where a man is at in his journey of awakening.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Men have been conditioned to see life as either winning or losing, and to avoid failure at all costs. So when a woman expresses upset, a man invalidates her feelings and tells her it’s no big deal. This just pours gas on the fire.

In this episode, Lorin explores the problem of defensive behaviour in men, particularly in their intimate relationships with women. This behaviour creates a lack of safety and trust, leading to disconnection and even relationship breakdowns.

For women facing a transgression by a man, the solution is to communicate their upset by criticising the incident, and not attacking the person. For men, it’s to understand and heal the generational trauma that causes defensive behaviour, and to learn to remain grounded and non-reactive in the face of conflict.

Mentioned in this episode:

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationships often hit that moment when a woman feels something is missing… but she can't articulate it. This can be confusing to both partners. A man may think he needs to please her by doing more. But the real problem goes far deeper.

In this episode, Lorin explains that the solution lies in both partners understanding what "more" means. If this isn’t communicated and what she wants is unarticulated and never realised, the relationship can become dysfunctional. This can draw men towards neediness which pushes their partners away.

This episode offers the opportunity to understand our own desires and paths, and is crucial listening for both men and women.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

When couples face unresolved issues or fail to repair conflicts quickly, relationships suffer. These challenges can lead to misunderstandings, resentment, and emotional distance. Trauma, past experiences, and unmet expectations can make these problems even harder to manage.

Author and expert in psychology and relationships, Stan Tatkin joins Lorin to explore how shared agreements, thoughtful design, and a focus on mutual care can help you build a strong foundation.

Without this foundation, relationships can become unstable. Fights linger, trust erodes, and unresolved issues or traumas deepen the disconnect. Over time, this can harm not just the relationship but also our mental and physical health.

Start today, by having a conversation with your partner about what you both want from your relationship. These small steps can create momentum toward a stronger, more secure bond.

• Follow @drstantatkin on Instagram
• Work with Stan directly
• The PACT Institute

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

Relationship Coaching Fundamentals
Master the art of deep coaching & high-converting sales.

[Introduction]

Lorin's Polarity Program is currently open for applications. Spots fill up quickly. Discover how you can create the polarity you have always dreamt of.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power.

The first episode is all about realizing the deeper dimension which lies within yourself. True success means to feel content within.