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Sex, Drugs & Enlightenment

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by Oakley Ogden

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Welcome to Sex Drugs & Enlightenment where we open the door and take down the walls of the therapy office—to gain tools, insights, support, and the experience of being heard and connected within the 21st century. Hi, I’m Oakley Ogden, a psychotherapist and licensed counselor with over 17 years of experience working with young adults. In this podcast I unpack the profane with my guests to recognize how the tough stuff is the sacred stuff. Join us as we explore it all—the taboo topics and otherwise, nothing is off limits. In this space of safety and love, let’s work it out and learn how we can all build resilience and strength of character to make each day count as we live our best life…and have fun doing it.

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March 31, 2023

Reflections and Celebrations for Season One

Wrapping up the first season of Sex, Drugs & Enlightenment, Oakley reflects back with copious gratitude on the beautiful clients and powerful interviews that made each episode so impactful. The intention of this experimental journey was to equip listeners, especially young adults, with tools for healing and building emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence requires awareness, self-regulation, and articulation of needs. In Oakley’s experience, much of the pain people are living through is linked to over- or under-stimulated nervous systems as a result of feeling disconnected from self, source, or others. Season one has been a deep dive into strengthening those connections so that we can live our fullest, most authentic lives. Main Topics <ul><li>Episode recap: How Ketamine Saved a Young Life (02:15)</li><li>Episode recap: Accessing Our Inner GPS System (02:45)</li><li>Episode recap: Give back, Take Back Method for Doing Lineage Work</li><li>Episode recap: Addressing Underlying Beliefs That Impact Relationships (04:24)</li><li>Episode recap: Relationships as Mirrors (05:42)</li><li>Episode recap: Oakley’s personal story (07:30)</li><li>Episode recap: special guests Erika Rose and Dayanand</li><li>Emotional intelligence (10:50)</li></ul> Episode Links <ul><li><a href="https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/">https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Practices-FeelingsSensations.pdf">https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Practices-FeelingsSensations.pdf</a></li></ul> Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! <a href="https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com/">https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com</a> Connect with Oakley: <a href="https://oakleyogden.com/">https://oakleyogden.com </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/">https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ </a> Listen, rate, and subscribe!

March 3, 2023

The Motorcycle Monk: Practicing the Ecstacy of Love with Dayanand pt. 2

Spiritual teacher and mindfulness guru Dayanand shares gems of wisdom gleaned from his path to enlightenment in part 2 of the conversation. For those seeking spiritual growth, this unconventional monk encourages intentional practices that cultivate stillness, especially in cultures that value speed and distraction. Practicing stillness is like a muscle. It takes time and dedication to bring about lasting change. When we bring ourselves fully into each present moment, we come face to face with the unconditional and abundant love that lives within us all. Breath work is one of the best ways to practice stillness. By connecting the mind, heart, and body through regular meditation, we are able to become the observer of our lives. When we can observe our thoughts and feelings without attachment, we allow the energy to flow in whichever direction it chooses. Letting go of our need for control, negative emotions can easily dissolve instead of getting stuck in our overidentification with them. This brings a deep sense of freedom for those who can practice finding stasis amidst an ever-changing landscape of internal and external influences. Main Topics <ul><li>Dayanand’s transformation brought about by accepting his pain (01:45)</li><li>Dayanand leads Oakley and listeners in a short, simple breath practice (04:28)</li><li>Stillness helps us feel rooted even in chaos (08:43)</li><li>The Paradox of Change (12:48)</li><li>The benefits of practicing mindfulness regularly (15:00)</li><li>Dayanand’s definition of love (18:15)</li><li>Heart expansion meditation (22:23)</li><li>How Oakley changed her family relationships with consistency and love (26:34)</li><li>Letting go of attachments to experience ultimate freedom (30:00)</li><li>Dayanand’s advice to his younger self (33:03)</li></ul> Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! <a href="https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com/">https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com</a> Connect with Dayanand: <a href="https://shiviticenter.com/">https://shiviticenter.com/ </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shiviti_yoga/">https://www.instagram.com/shiviti_yoga/ </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dayananda.brahmachari">https://www.facebook.com/dayananda.brahmachari </a> Connect with Oakley: <a href="https://oakleyogden.com/">https://oakleyogden.com </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/">https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ </a> Listen, rate, and subscribe!

February 17, 2023

“I’m Not Enough” Releasing Core Beliefs and Stepping into Freedom

What are the beliefs holding you back from living your colossal life? This is the question Oakley poses to her client in this session centered around recognizing, releasing, and replacing negative beliefs that keep us stuck. Her client is a young man who is dedicated to his work both professionally and spiritually, but he’s struggling to feel confident enough to make big decisions for his future. This fear stems from the core belief many humans share: I’m not enough. If you find yourself unable to clearly communicate what you want, you may carry this belief as well. It is a self-protective framework that drives us to perpetually seek validation from external sources and to play it safe. Whatever your inhibiting belief may be, Oakley reminds us that we have the power to redirect that energy and free ourselves from whatever holds us back. To break this young man’s connection to his negative belief, Oakley guides him and listeners through a powerful exercise for reprogramming the brain with love-based perspectives. When we release what no longer serves us, we create space for healing, abundance, and infinite possibilities in this one life we get to live.Main Topics <ul><li>For Oakley’s client, freedom feels scary (03:45)</li><li>The hardest question of all: What do you want? (08:20)</li><li>Moving from codependency to interdependence (10:20)</li><li>Client’s relationship with communication (13:45)</li><li>How the past can influence current relationships (18:50)</li><li>Oakley’s writing practice working with negative core beliefs (19:40)</li><li>A practice for ending the relationship with unhealthy beliefs (29:25)</li><li>Cutting the cord of connection with negative ways of thinking (36:30)</li><li>Visualization for calling in inspiration and positive intentions (41:00)</li><li>Changing the energetic matrix of reality (43:20)</li><li>Client feels the opportunity to think so much bigger about the future (47:20)</li><li>Old patterns may arise and how to address them lovingly (49:15)</li><li>Taking action from a love-based state vs. from old toxic belief systems (55:00)</li></ul> Episode Links <a href="https://boundarybossbook.com/">https://boundarybossbook.com/</a><a href="https://insighttimer.com/">https://insighttimer.com/</a><a href="https://www.headspace.com/">https://www.headspace.com/</a> Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! <a href="https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com/">https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com</a> Connect with Oakley: <a href="https://oakleyogden.com/">https://oakleyogden.com </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/">https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ </a> Listen, rate, and subscribe!

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What is Sex, Drugs & Enlightenment?: Welcome to Sex Drugs & Enlightenment where we open the door and take down the walls of the therapy office—to gain tools, insights, support, and the experience of being heard and connected within the 21st century.

Hi, I’m Oakley Ogden, a psychotherapist and licensed counselor with over 17 years of experience working with young adults. In this podcast I unpack the profane with my guests to recognize how the tough stuff is the sacred stuff.

Join us as we explore it all—the taboo topics and otherwise, nothing is off limits. In this space of safety and love, let’s work it out and learn how we can all build resilience and strength of character to make each day count as we live our best life…and have fun doing it.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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