The Power of Soft Strength in Parenting and Life With Holly Swenson

Holly Swenson's presence instantly softens a room. An award-winning author, registered nurse, wellness advocate, and mother of four boys, she carries a rare blend of grounded wisdom, calm authority, and deep maternal devotion. Her life and work are rooted in presence, intentionality, and the belief that how we live and parent today shapes generations to come. Welcoming Holly to this episode of Intimate Conversations, opening Season 14, Dark Night to Divine Light, there was a felt sense of steadiness, elegance, and emotional safety as we explored what it truly means to parent and live from a regulated nervous system, a full heart, and a conscious yes to life. In this nourishing and deeply practical conversation we explored: How Holly cultivated her calm not because life was easy, but because adversity taught her how to become the calm in the storm, supported by daily rituals of quiet, meditation, and intentional presence. What it actually looks like to create non-negotiable space for oneself as a parent, including waking before the household, lighting a candle, making tea, and tending her inner world before tending to everyone else. Why boundaries are acts of love, not control, and how consistency, kindness, and clarity help children feel safe, respected, and empowered to develop their own sense of self. The importance of co-regulation in partnership and parenting, and how choosing to remain grounded instead of reactive can de-escalate emotional storms and restore connection in moments of overwhelm. How Holly and her husband stay aligned as parents through open communication, mutual respect, and shared values, creating a stable emotional foundation for their family. Why screen boundaries matter deeply for mental health, including no phones at the dinner table, no phones in bedrooms, and intentional unplugging during family time and vacations to restore true connection. Holly's powerful STOP, DROP, GROW & GLOW framework, beginning with slowing down and self-reflection, releasing old patterns and trauma, cultivating supportive habits, and finally embodying a life of aligned self-care and presence. Her reflections on motherhood as a sacred initiation, including releasing guilt around staying home, honoring caregiving as meaningful work, and trusting the seasons of life as they unfold. The truth that children are some of our greatest teachers, offering wisdom, presence, and reminders to slow down, notice, and live with wonder. Why softness is not weakness, and how strong, loving leadership in families comes from being both firm and tender, embodied and emotionally available. This conversation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember what truly nourishes a family and a soul. It reminds us that presence is medicine, that boundaries create safety, and that when parents tend their own inner world, they give their children a lifelong gift of emotional resilience and love. You can connect with Holly, explore her book Stop, Drop, Grow & Glow, receive her complimentary Peace in the Pause challenge, and learn more about her Glow Forward parenting course at www.liveyourglow.live.    ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Holly:   Holly Swenson is an award-winning and best-selling author on the rise and on a mission to bring more wellness, joy, and intentionality to parenting and beyond. In addition to being an author, she is also a BSN, RN, wellness blogger, wellness & culture commentator, the mother of four incredible sons, and a perpetual student of life. She has had the pleasure of connecting with some of the top thought leaders in the world, has been featured in magazines, USA Today, and has been featured on the news and radio. Writing her first book Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow, which launched in fall of 23', was a deep calling and a way she could be of service to parents everywhere. She also has a transformative online course launching in January of 2026, called Glow Forward: Parenting with Presence and Purpose she is SO excited to unveil. Holly's ultimate aim is that her work and impact truly will help re-invigorate your journey as a mother or father and raise the bar for generations to come. Website: https://liveyourglow.live Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/hollyswenson_liveyourglow/ Find Peace in the Pause- 7-Day Pause Challenge Guide https://holly-swenson.mykajabi.com/opt-in-d5f43182-78af-474b-8230-6e4c55274d0e   This delicious moment of Intimate Conversations is brought to you by RASA. If your sweet body is craving energy that does not fry your nervous system, RASA is a gorgeous, herbal, adaptogenic alternative to coffee. No crash. No jitters. Just grounded, sustainable nourishment. Explore their blends at allanapratt.com/RASA and use code ALLANA15 for a loving little discount. Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

There are some moments when my life gently asks me to sit down, soften, feel and tell the truth. This solo episode of Season 14 marks a moment, recorded at sunset in Santa Fe, opening under the theme Dark Night to Divine Light.  This episode is a quiet, powerful homecoming and nourishing personal reflection of why I have returned to solo episodes and why I coach. Not from theory. Not from branding. But from lived experience, grief, integration, and devotion to Truth. In this tender and revealing episode, I explore what happens when we stop suppressing our feelings and stop performing to keep others happy. I speak about how every time we abandon a part of ourselves, that separation echoes outward into our relationships. And how, when we bring those parts home, something in us finally rests. Our nervous system softens. Our presence deepens. Our intimacy becomes real. This is what it means to meet ourselves, so we can be truly met by another.  I share about moving into my new home in Santa Fe after seven years of living nomadically, and the grief that arose when I let go of a dream that did not unfold the way I once imagined. The grief associated with accepting life as it is, rather than how I hoped it would be, made me melancholy. And yet that acceptance became a doorway to peace, power and deeper alignment. This episode explores why living in the "why?" keeps us stuck in our heads, spinning in analysis, while avoiding the feelings that actually want our presence. I speak about the alchemy that happens when we allow ourselves to feel fully. Pain does not just pass. It transforms. Shame becomes wisdom. Betrayal becomes clarity. Fear becomes embodied knowing. We are MORE from feeling.  I share client stories that illustrate this truth, from individuals learning to come home to their bodies after years of over-intellectualizing, to couples transforming their relationships through radical honesty, presence, and community witnessing. From a young man whose nervous system finally found safety, to couples renewing vows not from obligation but from Soul Truth. Throughout the episode, I return again and again to the heart of my work. Coaching is not about fixing or saving. It is about walking with someone into the places they thought were unfeelable, staying present, and bowing to their courage as they reclaim themselves. It is about integrity, ownership and humility. I cannot ask someone to do what I am unwilling to do myself. This solo is also a meditation on the mystery and the beauty of NOT knowing. I reflect on how the question "What if?" does not have to lead to worse case scenario fear. It can lead to wonder. What if it turns out better than you ever imagined? What if love finds you? What if your presence becomes the answer to someone else's prayer?  This episode is an invitation to live with your heart splayed wide open. To welcome your darkness and your light, to be with it all. To remember that intimacy begins within, and that when we come home to ourselves, we discover we were never separate from the Divine at all. Thank you for being here. I love you with all my heart. ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content!   This delicious moment of Intimate Conversations is brought to you by RASA. If your sweet body is craving energy that does not fry your nervous system, RASA is a gorgeous, herbal, adaptogenic alternative to coffee. No crash. No jitters. Just grounded, sustainable nourishment. Explore their blends at allanapratt.com/RASA and use code ALLANA15 for a loving little discount. Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

Manex Ibar feels like ancient wisdom wrapped in warmth, wonder and a major dose of otherworldly badassness. A mystic, shaman, and visionary entrepreneur, he bridges sacred tradition with evolutionary science, guiding individuals and organizations to awaken higher consciousness and remember who they truly are. It was such an honor to welcome him back to Intimate Conversations to close season 13, "Heart Broken Open." Our dialogue was a tapestry of mysticism, science, and raw humanity — exploring near-death initiations, divine downloads, and the creation of his revolutionary system, The Sphinx Code. In this extraordinary and soul-stirring conversation we explored how Manex's life has been shaped by profound initiations, from being struck by lightning to literally drowning and being brought back to life with the help of a whale. He shared how these experiences opened channels of divine communication and seeded his lifelong devotion to integrating ancient teachings with modern understanding. We explored the origin story of the Sphinx Code, a system he downloaded that weaves together archetypal psychology, sacred geometry, numerology, and the Fibonacci sequence. It maps the subconscious architecture of the soul and reveals each person's unique blueprint for transformation. What began as a mystical insight became a tangible app and oracle system that has transformed lives worldwide. Manex revealed how the Tarot, once dismissed by him as a "fun game," became a sacred frequency map guiding human evolution. He described how each archetype vibrates with a specific frequency, forming a dance between the masculine and feminine energies within us. Together, we looked at my own Sphinx Code chart — and how "Death," my harmony card, symbolizes transformation, transcendence, and the pure joy of spiritual rebirth. He spoke of meeting his wife, Victoria, and how her mathematical and astrological brilliance expanded the Sphinx Code by integrating it with the I Ching, Kabbalah, and astrology. Their co-creation revealed that wisdom is not meant to be owned but shared, evolving through union and humility. We also touched on the sacred lessons of being human — divorce, fatherhood, and love as initiation. Manex shared how heartbreak, like the lightning and the waves, can strip us bare only to reconnect us to the Divine pulse of life. He reminded us that pain can be sacred when it humbles the ego and reawakens devotion to purpose. This conversation is a portal — a remembrance that we are each an unfolding code of consciousness, pulsing with divine intelligence. It invites you to honor both your mystical and human nature, to dance between the seen and unseen, and to live as your full embodied light. You can explore your own archetypal blueprint and the Sphinx Code at sphinxcode.com.   ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Manex:   Manex Ibar is a global leader in spiritual consciousness, shamanism, and human energetics. As a mystic and visionary entrepreneur, Manex bridges ancient wisdom with modern science, guiding individuals, corporations, and communities toward heightened consciousness, healing, and optimal performance. With over 25 years of initiation into indigenous wisdom, bioenergetics, and plant medicine,  he has transformed the lives of high-profile clients including celebrities, CEOs, and Fortune  500 leaders worldwide. Before becoming a renowned spiritual guide, Manex's early career saw remarkable succes  as Vice President of New Media and Technologies at Sony Music, where he pioneered the  digitization of today's most iconic brands and worked on projects that earned platinum  and gold records. He later extended his influence with his nonprofit VthSeason, into cultural  & environmental causes through his partnerships with UNESCO and the United Nations  Environment Program (UNEP), leading sustainability awareness programs with National  Geographic and the Ansel Adams Foundation globally. As the founder of the Sphinx Code, Manex developed a revolutionary system that uncovers  the subconscious architecture of individuals through their Archetypal Blueprints. This system,  based on the Fibonacci sequence and backed by algorithms, guides clients through profound  self-awareness and personal growth. His proprietary method has been lauded for blending spiritual wisdom of the human psyche with cutting-edge technology, helping people realign  with their true purpose and empowering true personalization   Website: https://manexibar.com/ https://sphinxcode.com/ Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/manech.ibar/ Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/manex_ibar YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/@manexibar   Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. 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After working with Ken for about four years online, I had no idea that an in person session would turn out to be one of our deepest sessions ever, RIGHT before welcoming him back to the Podcast in person! From our very first conversation years ago, to now hugging him in person for the first time, his unique gift of Divine Presence has changed my life. I feel so safe to face my darkest shadows in his profound presence of truth, humility, and the Divine. I've become such a more embodied coach, friend and woman with his support.  In this connected and extraordinary conversation we explored… -How Ken went from being a mortgage lender to being called into his work as a healer, starting with a silent meditation retreat that changed the course of his life. -His unique gift of guiding people beyond concepts into direct embodied spiritual experience, where the divine is not an idea but a lived reality. -What "soul embodiment" truly means, dropping from the head into the hips and into the raw, unfiltered experience of being. -Ken's early years of integration, when the sheer energy moving through him would cause convulsions, and how over time his nervous system expanded it's capacity to hold the depth of transmission. -The profound humility he carries in his work, never claiming power over another but instead walking alongside them in the sacred space of discovery. -Our shared reflections on surrender, vulnerability, and allowing ourselves to feel terror, grief, and raw emotion without judgment—trusting that integration and intimacy with the divine will emerge from being with what is. -His teachings on the developmental stages of consciousness, from disempowered to empowered to integrated, and how each stage invites us into deeper wholeness and love. -The reminder that true intimacy with ourselves, each other, and the divine is found not in certainty, but in surrendering to the unknown. I've heard in the past the concept that everyone is inside of me, yet working with Ken I've had the embodied experience of it's truth. We really ARE all One.  This conversation is an invitation to embrace and welcome feeling all aspects of yourself without judgment, to experience yourself as the divine, not as an idea but as a living embodiment. Ken reminds us that we don't need to have it figured out, we only need to surrender, feel, and allow the unknown to reveal its sacred beauty as our very life. How blessed I am to walk with this man on my journey.  ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Ken:  Ken W. Stone has worked with tens of thousands of people from around the world for over 17 years — across nearly every spiritual tradition and background. His work is known for its depth, and ability to enliven embodied divine presence without performance or striving. Ken's gift is guiding others beyond information — into direct, embodied spiritual experience that transforms consciousness itself: how you connect with the Divine, live your life, and relate to yourself and others.   Website: www.KenWStone.com Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/ken.stone.spiritual.teacher Linkedin URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwstone/ X/Twitter URL https://x.com/energy_worker Soul Embodiment For Spiritual Messengers https://kenwstone.com/embodiment-for-spiritual-messengers/ Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

I've coached for more than 20 years. And every step of the way I've had several coaches who reveal my blind spots, encourage me to move beyond my edges, and enhance my mastery which I'm honored to pay forward with breathtaking results for my cherished clients. Most of these coaches have been one-on-one, yet every few years I join a group coaching program and meet phenomenal colleagues. In my current teacher trainer coaching program with John Wineland, right out of the gate a lovely woman reached out from the UK saying she felt a special connection to me and wanted to get to know each other better. Wow. Talk about feeling seen and valued.  Now for over a year we've been connecting before or after the live workshops for dinner or even a trip to the Turkish baths, as well as checking in online with each other's brave, soulful journeys. Kate Joyner is a true blessing in my life and what a treat to dive deeper into her magic and mastery Live in Mallorca, Spain for the podcast. In this beautiful. delicious, witchy, intimate conversation we discussed... -How she's lived on the edge of a national protected forest for several years communing in sacred relationship with nature. -How as women we've lost our magic, magic that originated in the temples and when persecuted, we fled to the forests, hunted and hiding our light, wisdom and Magic, fearing for our lives. -How we can't truly lose our magic forever, it's in there- she helps to ignite it in extraordinary rituals, ceremonies, practices, initiations and celebrations she facilitates globally as women reclaim their true essence. -How she fully embraces the transformative power of the shadow, the darkness, the underworld, and craves of romantic life partner who can meet her there and even take her deeper. -How our true light is found through embracing our dark emotions, the depth of our underworld, our messiness, letting go of control, all of it is the path to light and love.  -How she's committed to deeply honoring her intuition as she makes choices from her knowing not her mind, such as living in South America after her father passed and now, leaving that beautiful forest knowing her time there is complete as she embraces moving back to the States. -How in my opinion, her embracing of her Darkness is so alluring, she's deeply joyful as opposed to surface happy, she's trustable because she won't bullshit you, she's an accurate barometer of Truth and I'm honored and delighted to call her my sister.  ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Kate Joyner:   Kate Joyner is a soul initiation and embodiment teacher who supports men and women to come home to their erotic nature. Founder of Dancing Serpent, she has trained in Tantric and Earth Based Lineages that have initiated her into an embodied relationship with the mystery. She weaves her devotion to the wild into potent containers for you to come home to the love and magic that dwells within and all around. Webite www.dancingserpent.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dancing.serpent/   Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

There are some moments when you just have to pinch yourself. The Universe conspired to weave two paths together… I had JUST had lunch with upcoming Podcast Guest Stephanie James who mentioned her line up for her upcoming workshop. Then my Calendar revealed a Podcast interview with a familiar name… Lisa Campion, a brilliant psychic mentor, author, and healer whose heart and wisdom shine so brightly. Turns out Lisa and Stephanie are besties! What a delight to discover my world is getting smaller and smaller! And what an honor to feature Lisa's psychic gifts, evolution of her capacities and her mission to help sensitives embrace their superpowers. In this rich and magical conversation, we explored… -How Lisa discovered her psychic gifts as a child, grew into her calling at 19, and eventually created her own modality, Quantum Healing -What it means to shift from 3D identity into 5D consciousness — releasing ego, competition, and old karmic contracts to live from the heart -The sometimes painful "purges" of body, mind, and emotions that prepare us to embody higher frequencies of light -How her Reiki practice transformed into transmitting pure light energy, and why so many students are now drawn to learn this next-level healing work -Lisa's take on fluidly moving between 3D (practical life), 4D (intuition/psychic), and 5D (unity consciousness) so we can stay grounded while still expanding -Our shared experiences with clients shifting from old teacher–student hierarchies into true co-creation, empowerment and embodiment -The ecstatic states of union with the divine we can access through dance, movement, and embodied practices like Flamenco and Biadanza -How healing and intimacy happen not only in sessions but in community, connection, and the courage to let old stories die so our true soul essence can rise. Lisa's joy, gifts and authenticity are such a gift to the world. Her vision is clear: to train an army of healers and lightworkers who uplift humanity one conscious soul at a time. Her answers to my questions on After the Show on Patreon (www.Patreon.com/allanapratt) reveal even more vulnerabilities of our lives as single moms, our love of dance and our heart's most precious dreams.  ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Lisa:   Lisa Campion is not your grandma's psychic. She's the mentor you wish you'd met before you started doubting your own gifts. Since childhood, Lisa's been seeing energy, colors, and the kinds of spirits most people only talk about on Halloween—except, for her, it was Tuesday. These days, she's the go-to resource for every emerging psychic, empath, and "I-feel-too-much" healer who secretly suspects the world needs them. (It does. She'll prove it.) As the founder of Quantum Light Wave Healing and author of four books—including the best-selling The Art of Psychic Reiki —Lisa is equal parts quantum science geek and kitchen-table mystic. Forget vague "trust the universe" advice, Lisa translates your intuition and psychic hits into practical tools you can use to transform lives, starting with your own. Her mission? Radical, but simple: train an army of healer to go out there and save the planet one conscious soul at a time. If you've ever felt too sensitive, too "out there," or just plain too psychic, Lisa is here to show you that's really your superpower. Off-duty, you'll find her gardening, dancing her heart out, or watching old sci-fi movies, delighting in every scrap of magic this world can throw at her. (Yes, she's probably barefoot. No, she's not judging your crystals.) Ready to find your own next-level psychic gifts? Drop your story at LisaCampion.com , sign up for her newsletter, or just leave her a comment about your own psychic adventures. Seriously. She reads them all.   Website: https://www.lisacampion.com Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/lisaxcampion Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/lisaxcampion/ YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/@LisaCampionPsychic Activate Your Intuitive Wisdom https://community.lisacampion.com/Activate-Your-Intuitive-Wisdom   Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

I first worked with Amanda at another company, she was assigned to my account and gratefully aligned with my mission, message and energy. Now she is my right hand woman in my company, my 'work wife'- ha! She has my back booking me on Podcasts, booking our Intimate Conversations Podcast and makes sure as I galavant around the world, that we have important things like post office boxes so important documents don't get lost.   Personally when she joined my company she was ready to heal from past wounds, the loss of her best friend and reconnect with her heart's truth. Watching her blossoming life unfold has been a profound joy, and it was such an honor to huge her for the second time in my life, feature her in person on the podcast, and even meet her boyfriend and see their beautiful home!  In this raw and beautiful conversation we explored… -How Amanda's childhood wounds and early relationships left her feeling unworthy, and how she found the courage to stop running from her pain. One of the perks of working in my company is that I provide her with an Allana Pratt Method Coach to ensure healthy deeper roots, which create thriving shoots.  -How working together helped her honor her grief when her best friend died and how safe it is on Team Calls to be real, authentic AND to celebrate all of our wins, adventures, weddings, even new babies! -How she's watched me fail, make mistakes, clean up my messages and become calmer, more grounded and clearer in my truth over the years from healing my own subconscious wounds with psychedelic somatic integration sessions. -How grateful she is that I nudged her to move back to Colorado, get her own place for the first time, deepen her relationship with her man, move in and truly create an epic life of balance with work and adventures, camping and travel.  -How she has vision, intuition, expertise and is such a joy to work with as we contribute to our clients, community and humanity alongside our whole global Team Allana.  -I love this woman with all my heart. She's truly in the golden years of her life inspiring ME to keep my heart open to love and bring more balance into my world.  This conversation is a testament to the how the Divine literally brings into our lives exactly those who are meant to walk with us to serve our mission. It's a conversation that reveals the strength it takes to face our shadows, the grace that comes from being in community witnessed on weekly Team Calls, and the beauty of becoming who we were always meant to be. Amanda's story is proof that personal growth, spiritual practices, following your heart and being brave truly creates a life you love. And that we don't need to know whats next, because we have each other.  ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content!   Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

Dan DeSena is a transformational guide helping men achieve authentic growth. I asked Dan about his approach to teaching men about self-pleasure, sexual health, and emotional resilience. We spoke of the sacredness of sex as a spiritual practice, our personal experiences with energy-based orgasms.  Dan expanded on his journey from growing up in a religious family with restrictive views on sexuality to finding sacred sexuality work with John Wineland, which helped him integrate his masculinity and leadership qualities. He's learned to embrace his "darkness" and dominant energy while keeping his heart open, understanding that conscious women sense a man's true strength and authenticity. Dan emphasized that authentic leadership and dominance are not toxic when approached with love and awareness, and he now helps men navigate these aspects of their sexuality while maintaining emotional connection. Dan emphasized the importance of presence and conscious awareness during sexual experience, explaining how many men are trained to feel shame or anxiety about self-pleasure from a young age, leading to negative patterns in their sexual experiences. Dan shared his own journey of retraining his nervous system to practice self-pleasure without relying on fantasy or porn, and he advised men to focus on subtle pleasure and to make conscious choices about when to ejaculate. He also discussed how learning to be present during self-pleasure can improve sexual experiences with partners, as women often desire emotional connection and presence rather than just physical performance. Dan shared about the importance of a safe space for men to talk about sex and being honest with partners about sexual challenges while committing to personal growth and healing. Dan shared his own experience of ending a long-term relationship due to incompatible paths in addressing sexual issues, but stressed that honesty and personal work are crucial steps forward. Dan and I discussed our personal journeys of self-love and sexual awakening, embracing our vulnerability, authenticity, presence and developing self-compassion. I shared my experience personally and with clients- the interconnectedness of a fulfilling sex life with overall relationship satisfaction and the ripple effect of these qualities into other life areas. We both expressed a deep longing for a life where every interaction is infused with sacredness and love! As we discussed the sacredness of sex and the importance of treating it as a spiritual practice, Dan shared his experiences with cultivating sexual energy and having full-body orgasms, the concept of orgasm beyond ejaculation, and discussing how men can learn to control and direct their sexual energy.  It was so fun to explore hypothetical scenarios and share personal stories. On After The Show on Patreon, Dan revealed that his mother gave him a sex education talk when he was 10 years old, after he expressed admiration for Michael Jackson's song "Billie Jean." We danced and enjoyed our full self-expression and even got a taste of Dan demonstrating a full body orgasm on After the Show- a first! Dan explained the concept of a full-body orgasm, describing how to move energy through the body during sexual experiences. They agreed that presence and awareness are key to enjoying these experiences without losing connection with a partner. Discover more on Dan's site DanDeSena.com ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Dan:   A respected guide in transformational work, Dan brings a grounded approach to personal mastery that resonates with men seeking authentic growth. Drawing from his rich background as a psychotherapist, musician, teacher, speaker, group leader, and healer, he creates brave spaces where men discover deeper confidence, purpose, and presence. His work transcends surface-level development, addressing the foundational elements of masculine identity while challenging outdated notions that no longer serve us. With a passionate commitment to transforming how men think about sexuality, confidence, masculinity, success, and happiness, he offers a refreshingly honest perspective on what true fulfillment looks like. Through practical wisdom and transformative practices, he guides men to embrace emotional intelligence alongside inner strength. Known for his direct communication style and compassionate approach, he meets men exactly where they are—no judgment, no shame tactics, just honest conversation and real tools for change. His philosophy centers on the belief that true confidence stems from self-mastery and emotional resilience. Participants in his programs consistently report profound shifts in their relationships, professional lives, and self-understanding.   Website:  https://www.dandesena.com Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dan_desena/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@dan.desena.coachi YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SexualSelfMasteryforMen Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

Tiffany Hurd's path and mine crossed almost a decade prior, and it was psychedelics that brought our souls back together. She's a plant medicine facilitator, somatic healer, and guide for embodied transformation and the Microdosing Advisor and Head of Partnerships at Golden Rule Mushrooms. Tiffany has the gift of helping people meet their emotions through the body rather than the mind, turning pain into peace and tension into truth. It was such a joy to welcome her to Intimate Conversations for a deep, nourishing, and embodied dialogue about healing, surrender, and the intelligence of plant medicine.  In this soulful and grounding conversation we explored how Tiffany went from high-achieving perfectionism and corporate burnout to awakening through her own inner wounds. She shared how chronic stress, anxiety, and over-identifying with doing led her body to shut down—and how that breaking point became a sacred initiation into soulful embodiment. We explored the power of plant medicine is as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious mind, and how it can support the revelation of where we are holding, resisting, or avoiding life itself. Tiffany shared how utilizing plant medicine as a tool isn't about performing or fixing but about feeling—allowing the medicine to show you where it's time to let go.  She offered profound insights on how stored emotions live in the body as tension, numbness, or pain, and how plant medicine allows those emotions to surface safely for integration. We wholeheartedly agreed that spiritual bypassing can disguise itself as positivity or control, and how real liberation comes from feeling everything with compassion. Together we reflected on the courage it takes to slow down, soften, and listen to the body's wisdom. Tiffany reminded us that embodiment isn't about becoming perfect, but about becoming present. We completely align that the body is never the enemy—it's the doorway to freedom. This conversation is a nourishing invitation to come home to yourself through the sacred rhythm of awareness using plant medicine as a tool of homecoming. To trust that your body knows the way. To honor every tremble, sigh, and tear as a holy exhale of becoming. We had SO much fun over on After the Show on Patreon.com/AllanaPratt where more insights were revealed through the thought provoking questions I asked her… AND we danced to her favorite song! You can explore what plant medicines are right for you and your goals at https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/take-our-quiz/ and email her and her staff at [email protected] for more direction. Be sure at checkout to use the code Allana10 to receive 10% off your purchase.  ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Tiffany:   Tiffany Hurd is the Microdosing Advisor and Head of Partnerships at Golden Rule Mushrooms, where she leads education, partnerships, and community initiatives. Beyond Golden Rule, Tiffany is a Microdosing Advisor, Business Leadership Mentor, and Speaker with over a decade of experience pioneering the use of psychedelics for healing, growth, and professional development. She has supported more than 500 individuals and teams in unlocking clarity, creativity, emotional balance, and resilience through intentional microdosing protocols. In addition to her advisory work, Tiffany facilitates high-dose psychedelic experiences for individuals and teams seeking breakthroughs, and mentors business owners and practitioners on how to safely and effectively integrate both microdosing and macrodosing into their businesses with strategic, structured, and practical implementation support. After 16+ years in corporate healthcare leadership, Tiffany turned to microdosing to overcome burnout, anxiety, and depression - successfully tapering off Adderall and Lexapro and transforming her life. She left corporate to build a microdosing coaching practice and has since become a trusted voice in psychedelic leadership. Today, Tiffany supports individuals, executives, and teams in reaching peak performance through neuroscience-backed microdosing strategies, conscious leadership development, and innovative approaches that bridge psychedelics with business growth.   Website: https://www.goldenrulemushrooms.com Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.hurd.54/ Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffanyhurd/ For those who are interested in learning more about how microdosing may be beneficial for them, you can take our quiz at golden rule to see what product is best for you! Upon checkout, you can use code Allana10 for a 10% discount https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/take-our-quiz/   Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

There are some souls who radiate such drive, heart and devotion to service that you can feel their energy through the screen. Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is one of those. A powerhouse of faith, family, and fierce integrity, he has turned personal struggle into a dedicated mission to help people become unstoppable in life and business. After the delight of being on his That1Podcast and joining his Quantum Group, it was such a joy to welcome him to Intimate Conversations for a deeper dialogue of real and raw truths about success, surrender, and divine alignment. In this grounded and uplifting episode we explored: -How Mike went from building an eight-figure mortgage company to creating That One Network, a divine calling born from a moment of total on his knees surrender. -The breakdown in his kitchen that became a breakthrough—how releasing control opened the door to grace, flow, and purpose. -His philosophy of being a living demonstration—showing up in body, mind, and spirit as an example of service, discipline, and love. -The sacred dance (although he's not much of a dancer xox) of marriage and fatherhood, and how he learned to lead through humility, attention, and acts of service. -The power of prioritizing what truly matters, from family dinners to prayer to workouts that strengthen both body and spirit. -The simple but profound prayer he repeats daily: "Lord, give me the thoughts to have, the words to speak, the actions to take, and the people to surround myself with to serve Your mission." -Our shared reflection on judgment, ego, fear, and shame—and how forgiveness, grace, and intention allow us to return to self love and being used as an instrument of the Divine.  -The deeper truth that fear is not the enemy but a compass guiding us toward growth, and how embracing it can keep you aligned with divine flow. -How fitness, faith, and consistency anchor his beingness, helping him embody the message he teaches: further faster… patient urgency.  Mike's story is one of redemption, resilience, and what I like to call Noble Badass Leadership. He reminds us that when we surrender to something higher, life becomes lighter. What once felt like a burden becomes a blessing, and service turns into sacred purpose. -AND I am the first ever in the 2000+ Podcasts he's ever been on… to DANCE in After the Show on Patreon. Ok, he didn't dance. Kind of swayed. Grooved in his seat. But I DANCED (shocker) and we had a blast. Join us at www.Patreon.com/AllanaPratt You can learn more about Mike's powerful mission and thriving community at that1connect.com.   ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Mike C-Roc:   C-Roc has appeared on over 2,000 podcasts and built a reputation as one of the most well-connected personal branding experts in the game. As the founder of That1 Agency and celebrity host of That1 Podcast with C-Roc & Kinz, he's helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, authors, and high-performers amplify their voices, grow their authority, and land top-tier podcast features. Mike's reach extends beyond the mic. He's spoken on stages with billionaires, presidents, and cultural icons, and many of the very people he once interviewed are now clients inside the That1 ecosystem. With a background in building an 8-figure real estate and mortgage company, Mike knows what it takes to scale, influence, and dominate — and he brings that same energy to everything he touches. Whether he's producing content, building networks, or launching new brands, one thing's constant: Mike C-Roc is obsessed with helping people become unstoppable. Website: https://that1agency.com Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/mikeycroc Instagram URL https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/@mikeycroc   Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off. We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]