This conversation touches on tender territory, including childhood trauma and sexual themes, held with great care. Please take your time with it and only listen when you feel resourced.

In this deeply intimate and courageous episode, Rosy Daniel steps into the guest seat to share her personal healing journey through Tantra and how it transformed her relationship with herself and with men, enabling her to find the loving relationship that she longed for.

Rosy reflects on years of choosing emotionally unavailable absent partners despite extensive counselling work, and how she began to question whether deep, tender, connected relationship was truly possible for her. Drawn to Tantra through trusted friends and teachers, she describes her first experiences of re-sensitisation in an introductory weekend with Leora Lightwoman and team in a process they called awakening the senses. , the body, and the capacity to receive.

Through her training with John Hawken and Hilary Spenceley of Skydancing Tantra, Rosy explores how disconnection between men and women is shaped by deep wounds: women struggling to receive due to low self-worth, numbness, and inability to receive and men carrying the pain of criticism and being crushed emotionally, creating fear of vulnerability and resorting to emotion free sexual experience with objectified women. Together, Karen and Rosy unpack how sexual energy, when shamed or repressed, can distort into control, violence, and abuse and how, when honoured as the major divine life force, it becomes a source of creativity, connection, pleasure and healing.

In one of the most powerful moments of the episode, Rosy shares a visceral trauma release experience that helped her reframe childhood abuse, breaking an old survival pattern held in her nervous system. This embodied shift enabled her to become able to recognise men who can love women as opposed to the misogynists she has been attracting previously and how this opened the way for the deeply devoted partnership she now shares with Mike.

The conversation weaves together personal story, spiritual insight, the power of working with what is held the body, offering a compassionate exploration of how we heal relational wounds not just through understanding, but through accessing a releasing deeply help physical trauma.

Takeaways

• Trauma lives in the body, and true change often comes through visceral, somatic experiences, not the mind alone.
• Healing relationship wounds often requires embodied, nervous-system-level work, not just insight or understanding.
• Many women struggle to receive because of low self-worth, numbness, and inability to receive, and how this can shape relationship patterns.
• Many men carry deep wounds from criticism and emotional crushing, which can lead to withdrawal or disconnection
• Sexual energy, in the Tantric worldview, is the divine life force and creative energy — when repressed or shamed, it can distort into harmful control, violence and abuse; when honoured, it can heal and become a source of blissful union of sex, heart and spirit
• Being well resourced is essential before deep healing can happen.
• It is possible to move from numbness and survival into feeling, connection, love devotion and bliss.
• We are not ‘too much’. Our power, sensitivity, and depth are meant to be held and loved. Being met in both our tenderness and our wildness is part of reclaiming our wholeness personally and in relationship
• Healing the feminine and masculine within and between us is vital part of the bigger collective rebalancing.

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In this conversation, Karen and Rosy explore Tantra and Neo-Tantra, including themes of intimacy, sexuality, and relational connection. These topics are discussed in a respectful, conscious, and grounded way, but we wanted to let you know in advance.

This episode features a profound conversation with Leora Lightwoman, a leading UK teacher of Tantra and Neo-Tantra. Together, they explore the essence of Tantra, its evolution into Neo-Tantra, and the importance of connection, intimacy, trust, playfulness, and devotion in relationships.

Leora shares her personal journey into Tantra, the significance of establishing beautiful boundaries, and how she supports couples through relational dynamics. The discussion also explores healing wounds in masculine and feminine energy, alongside real-life stories that demonstrate how these teachings can be applied in everyday life.

This enlightening conversation offers listeners insight into deepening intimacy, strengthening relationships, and expanding pleasure and bliss through the principles of Tantra.

Takeaways

• Tantra is rooted in non-duality, weaving together and expanding consciousness.
• Neo-Tantra blends traditional teachings with therapeutic approaches to deepen intimacy and support healthy relationships.
• Connection and intimacy are essential for fulfilling partnerships.
• Beautiful boundaries create safety and support healthy sexual experiences.
• Couples often face challenges when one partner is more eager than the other.
• Healing masculine and feminine wounds supports personal growth and deeper connection.
• Devotion is a core aspect of Tantra and can strengthen relationships.
• Establishing safety and clear parameters is vital for intimacy.
• Sexual connection begins with a simple “hello”—presence, attention, and playfulness matter.
• Real-life Tantra practices can create profound healing and transformation.

Sound Bites

• “Tantra is about non-duality.”
• “If you miss the hello, the connection is gone.”
• “Devotion is at the heart of Tantra.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Tantra and Neo-Tantra
• 06:13 Leora’s Journey into Tantra
• 10:52 The Essence of Connection and Intimacy
• 14:46 Understanding Beautiful Boundaries
• 19:12 Couple Dynamics and Relationship Challenges
• 25:41 Healing Wounds in Masculine and Feminine Energy
• 32:20 The Role of Devotion in Tantra
• 35:42 Real-Life Applications and Healing Stories

Find Out More About Leora’s Work

Website: diamondlighttantra.com
On the official Diamond Light Tantra website you can find information about Leora’s practice, book online counselling sessions, or arrange an in-person retreat. These options are available for both individuals and couples. Additionally, you can sign up for Leora’s mailing list to receive news about promotions and events.

Facebook: Diamond Light Tantra
At the Diamond Light Tantra Facebook page you can stay up-to-date on future events, podcast episodes I am featuring in, and other content related to my practice.

YouTube: Diamond Light Tantra Courses
Leora’s YouTube channel, Diamond Light Tantra Courses, is based around the practice of Tantra and relationship guidance. There she offers a range of educational videos for both people new to Tantra and those who wish to deepen their understanding of the subject.

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In this episode, Karen Mellers and Rosy Daniel explore the profound themes of love and relationships, emphasising the primary importance of emotional connection, communication, and belonging within our communities. They discuss the healing power of love, the significance of parenting and boundaries, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationship patterns. The conversation highlights the necessity of vulnerability, compassion for ourself, and the journey towards self-love and identity, while also addressing the challenges of emotional healing and the importance of modelling healthy relationships within therapeutic and health coaching settings and circles of support.

Takeaways

• Love is at the heart of holistic healing.
• Relationships require conscious ‘re-making’ of love
• Parenting should focus on loving support rather than fearful protection.
• Learning to say no and setting boundaries is essential for self-respect.
• Loving community plays a crucial role in emotional healing.
• Emotional needs include love, attention, and recognition of our efforts and unique nature
• Therapeutic relationships thrive on unconditional positive regard.
• Childhood trauma can lead to co-dependency in adulthood.
• Self-love is foundational for healthy relationships.
• Vulnerability is a strength that fosters connection.

Rerences

• Love 2.0 - Creating Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection – Barbara Frederickson 2013
• Lovability: How to Love and be Loved – Robert Holden 2013

Sound bites

• "Love is what we're about."
• "As the mother you are the lighthouse. How ever difficult your child gets, don’t move the lighthouse!"
• "We can grow our ability to love."

Chapters

• 00:00 The Importance of Relationships
• 02:53 Love as the Core of Healing
• 05:57 Parenting and Support Systems
• 09:04 Communication and Boundaries
• 12:00 Emotional Needs and Recognition
• 14:51 The Role of Community
• 17:59 Therapeutic Relationships
• 21:00 Healing from Past Trauma
• 24:00 Navigating Loss and Grief
• 27:04 The Journey of Self-Discovery
• 29:49 The Power of Connection
• 33:03 Letting Go and Embracing Love
• 35:49 Finding Love in Community
• 39:06 Reconnecting with Emotions
• 42:12 Resources for Healing and Connection

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In this episode, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers explore the two-year transformative journey of Karen and her husband as they embrace the principle of My Space. They reflect upon how their family home in Derbyshire started to feel stuck and uncomfortable, which led them to take the decision to leave and embark on a two-year adventure as “Two Drifters” across various locations, through many other spaces, ultimately leading them to their new home in Scotland.

They explore the impact of the different places they stayed in through Airbnb rentals and house-sitting for friends, and what it was that told them that Scotland was the new right space for them. They discuss the emotional challenges of unplugging from all that is familiar, facing the loss of community, social and work patterns. This has led to great personal growth and a deepening of their relationship, catalysed through becoming comfortable in their inner and combined space in the presence of so many unknowns.

Takeaways

• The principle of My Space is about creating a nurturing environment.
• Discomfort can signal the need for change in our lives.
• Connecting with inspiring individuals can spark personal growth.
• Courage is essential when making significant life changes.
• Living in flow means embracing the unknown and trusting the process.
• Uncomfortable experiences often lead to the most growth.
• Letting go of the past can be a painful but necessary journey.
• Finding purpose and creativity in new spaces can enhance well-being.
• Building a home is a creative process that requires patience and trust.
• Community and connection are vital for emotional health.

Sound Bites

• “What is my life now?”
• “Leaving behind the uncomfortable comfort zone”
• “I want a new best friend in my new community.”
• “We are Coddywomplers. We travelled purposefully towards an unknown destination.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to My Space and New Beginnings
• 01:16 The Journey of the Two Drifters
• 04:11 Facing Discomfort and Stagnation
• 06:55 Seeking Inspiration and Connection
• 09:28 The Courage to Change
• 11:29 Living in Flow and Letting Go
• 15:51 The Adventure Begins: Exploring New Spaces
• 19:55 Growth Through Uncomfortable Experiences
• 22:35 Emotional Challenges of Letting Go
• 24:19 Finding Our New Space in Scotland
• 27:33 Discovering the Perfect Land
• 30:35 The Building Process and Creative Tension
• 34:09 Moving into the New Home
• 39:01 Adjusting to the New Space
• 41:36 The Significance of Coddy Wompling

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In this rich and deeply grounding conversation, Karen Mellers and Dr Rosy Daniel are joined by healthy homes pioneer Gina Lazenby to explore the Health Creation Principle My Space, and how the environments we live and work in profoundly affect our health and our wellbeing.

From Feng Shui and geopathic stress to clutter, boundaries, sleep, sacred space, ancestral connections and working from home, this episode invites listeners to develop a new sensitivity to the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways our homes influence our physical, emotional health and energy levels.

In This Episode We Explore

• Why your home is not separate from you — it is in constant continuum with your health
• How Gina’s own illness led her into Feng Shui and healthy home design
• The two most important rooms for health: where you sleep and where you prepare food
• What Feng Shui is (and what it isn’t)
• How clutter drains energy and why letting go can be emotionally complex
• The concept of geopathic stress and how it may affect sleep, inflammation, fertility and chronic illness
• Why beds, Wi-Fi, EMFs and materials matter more than we realise
• How working from home blurs boundaries and practical ways to restore balance and how to consciously ‘close the day’ and reclaim home as a place of rest
• The power of your vista: how what you see shapes what you believe is possible
• Using art, imagery and nature to expand your inner and outer landscape
• Creating an Elders’ or Ancestors’ Corner to honour the past without being weighed down by it by dragging family baggage along with you
• Why love, intention and presence are the true foundations of a healthy home

Key Takeaways

• Your home is an energy container — it both reflects and shapes your inner world
• Sleep quality is deeply affected by bed placement, materials, EMFs and subtle energies
• De-cluttering can support transition clearing space for “Who am I becoming?”
• Expansive views (real or created with projections or images) expand our sense of possibility and creativity
• Working from home requires clear boundaries and rituals to protect your rest time and relationships
• A healthy home is not about perfection — it’s about awareness, intention, care, space and beauty

About Gina

Gina Lazenby is a pioneer of healthy home design in the UK and founder of one of the world’s first professional Feng Shui training schools.

She is the author of:

• The Feng Shui House Book
• The Healthy Home

Gina has spent decades helping individuals, families and organisations create spaces that actively support health, clarity and vitality.

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In this engaging conversation, Karen Mellers and Rosy Daniel explore the profound impact of personal space on our mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. They discuss the importance of creating a nurturing environment with beauty and space for stillness, as well as the necessity of personal time and sacred spaces for self-care. They examine the effects of clutter and how it reflects our mental state.

The dialogue also touches on the significance of light, oxygen, and nature in our lives, the challenges of maintaining a healthy work–life balance, and the healing power of sacred space, silence, and ritual. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful insights, they emphasize the need for awareness and intentionality in shaping our spaces to support and enhance overall health and happiness.

Takeaways

• The environment around us significantly impacts our health.
• Creating personal space is essential for mental clarity.
• Light and nature are crucial for emotional well-being.
• Clutter can be a sign of depression and deeper emotional issues.
• Sacred spaces, however small, can facilitate healing and self-connection.
• Silence and stillness can lead to profound insights.
• Working from home needs clear boundaries to protect our home environment.
• Intentionality in designing our spaces can enhance our quality of life.
• The spirit of a place can influence our mood and energy.
• Small details in our environment can create a sense of safety, love and care.

Chapters

• 00:00 New Beginnings and Personal Space
• 01:09 The Impact of Space on Well-being
• 09:24 Light, Oxygen, and Our Environment
• 15:13 Clutter and Emotional Attachment
• 22:45 Creating Sacred Space
• 26:56 The Power of Silence and Stillness
• 34:49 Enhancing Our Space with Beauty

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In this beautiful closing episode of Season 2, Karen and Rosy welcome circle sister and Rising Connected facilitator Amy Mullery — the very first Scottish voice on the podcast and a woman whose journey with circle work has touched both of our hearts deeply.

Together, we explore why Women's Circles are transforming lives, how the Rising Connected framework, and especially the 8 Agreements, creates profound emotional safety, and why being witnessed in authenticity is one of the most powerful catalysts for healing.

Amy shares:

• How becoming a Weleda Wellbeing Advisor connected her to Karen’s community
• How joining Joey’s online circles with babes in arms became a lifeline
• How circle work helped her rediscover her voice, leadership and balance

Season 2 threads — community, belonging, authenticity, emotional regulation, feminine wisdom and healing the sister wound — remind us:

We are stronger together.

Takeaways:

• Circle is a practice of showing up for yourself
• Being witnessed is healing
• The feminine way is rising
• Deep healing happens collectively
• The pause is where clarity arrives
• We are mending the sister wound together
• Circle wisdom is moving into workplaces
• Community is medicine

References Mentioned

• Rising Connected: Joey Walters
• The 8 Agreements (Authenticity, Awareness, Responsibility, Purpose, Wellbeing, Relatedness, Heartmind, Integrity)
• The Heart Seat process
• Broughton Hall & the Science and Consciousness Conference (WYRD)
• Dr Alan Watkins & emotional self-regulation
• The Japanese concept of ma — the sacred pause
• Jude Currivan — unified consciousness & interconnectedness
• The Healing Space to Blossom online program
• Weleda Wellbeing Advisor community

Chapters

• 00:00 — Welcoming Amy and the story of how we all met
• 02:30 — Discovering community through Weleda & the online circles
• 05:00 — Showing up imperfectly: babies, darkness, exhaustion
• 06:00 — The power of authenticity
• 08:30 — Facilitating safety in circle and the softening that follows
• 10:00 — Fun, joy and celebration in women’s circles
• 12:00 — Amy’s profound grief shift at Broughton
• 14:00 — Losing yourself in motherhood and finding yourself again
• 16:30 — The Japanese concept of ma: the magic in the pause
• 18:00 — Creativity, clarity and slowing down
• 20:00 — The science of witnessing and energy
• 23:00 — Feminine power and rising consciousness
• 26:00 — Heart Seats and the art of holding space
• 29:00 — Healing, belonging and reclaiming the feminine
• 31:00 — The sister wound: where it came from and how we heal it
• 36:00 — The call toward unity, connection and collective energy
• 38:00 — Women’s circles in the workplace
• 44:00 — Circles as catharsis: lightness after expression
• 48:00 — Amy’s vision for circle leadership and community
• 50:00 — Closing reflections: community as the golden thread of Season 2

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This week’s episode is one that so many listeners have been waiting for. After receiving multiple requests from our Alive & Loving It community, Karen and Dr. Rosy welcome the extraordinary Joey Walters, founder of Rising Connected — a woman whose teachings have profoundly shaped Karen’s personal and professional path.

In this powerful, intimate conversation, Joey shares her journey from burnout in a high-pressure leadership career, to a decade of deep apprenticeship with Earth Wisdom teachers, to the emergence of her global work: Rising Connected, a community framework dedicated to awakening feminine truth, power and wisdom.

Together, the three women explore the transformative healing of circle work, the need for safe connection in a disconnected world, and the foundational framework of Rising Connected’s 8 Agreements, principles that help women return to authenticity, embodied presence, choice, integrity, awareness, heartmind, and relatedness.

This episode invites listeners into thesacred feminine paradigm: one that honours slowness, nervous-system regulation, emotional truth, and leadership rooted not in perfection, but in soul-led humanity.

References

• Rising Connected: www.risingconnected.com (Join Joey’s community & updates)
• Earth Wisdom Teachings
• Awakening Feminine Leaders (Joey’s earlier community)
• Women’s Fires (Joey’s free online online gatherings)

Karen’s Women’s Circles (based on The 8 Agreements) https://afreshidea.org/womens-circles/

Takeaways

• The ‘8 Agreements’ are a living framework for awakening.
• Circle work restores what the modern world has forgotten.
• Burnout can be a sacred threshold.
• Co-regulation is powerful medicine.
• Slowing down is a feminine superpower.
• Wintering is part of leadership.
• We are in a collective feminine awakening.

Chapters

• 00:00 – Welcome & Listener Requests
• 01:20 – Introducing Joey Walters
• 02:00 – Burnout & the Birth of Rising Connected
• 04:00 – Earth Wisdom Apprenticeship
• 07:40 – The Healing Power of Circle
• 13:00 – Masks, Speed & Feminine Suppression
• 18:00 – Feeling the Full Emotional Spectrum
• 20:00 – Distorted Power vs. True Power
• 24:00 – The Myth of Perfection Falls Away
• 29:00 – Rising Connected’s 8 Agreements
• 37:00 – Wintering & Inner Leadership
• 41:00 – How to Join Circles & Work with the Agreements
• 48:00 – Final Blessings on the Feminine Path

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