Reflections and Celebrations for Season One

03/31/23 • 15 min

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

Episode recap: How Ketamine Saved a Young Life (02:15)
Episode recap: Accessing Our Inner GPS System (02:45)
Episode recap: Give back, Take Back Method for Doing Lineage Work
Episode recap: Addressing Underlying Beliefs That Impact Relationships (04:24)
Episode recap: Relationships as Mirrors (05:42)
Episode recap: Oakley’s personal story (07:30)
Episode recap: special guests Erika Rose and Dayanand
Emotional intelligence (10:50)

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Main Topics

Episode recap: How Ketamine Saved a Young Life (02:15)
Episode recap: Accessing Our Inner GPS System (02:45)
Episode recap: Give back, Take Back Method for Doing Lineage Work
Episode recap: Addressing Underlying Beliefs That Impact Relationships (04:24)
Episode recap: Relationships as Mirrors (05:42)
Episode recap: Oakley’s personal story (07:30)
Episode recap: special guests Erika Rose and Dayanand
Emotional intelligence (10:50)

Episode Links

Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment?

Check out the website!

https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com

Connect with Oakley:

https://oakleyogden.com

https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ

Listen, rate, and subscribe!

Previous Episode

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.

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