Awakened Love

In the first-ever live, in-person episode of Awakened Love, Angel Drake sits down with her dear friend Yossef Sagi — mystic, teacher, coach and founder of The Mystery Temple — for a conversation that starts with floggers at airport security and goes all the way down. Together they explore the nervous-system chemistry of BDSM and why safety without intensity is dull, but intensity without safety is torture. They unpack the romantasy phenomenon and what the villain who claims her — versus the prince who owns her — reveals about female desire. And they go deep into the healing of men: the rise of the tantric f*ckboy, why women's discernment is part of the work, and the constant, living balance between sovereignty and surrender in long-term love. Yossef returns soon to share his 25 years inside a spiritual organisation — and his adventures in the world of conscious play parties. Subscribe so you don't miss it. Connect with Yossef: yossefsagi.com | Instagram @yossefsagi Connect with Angel: Instagram @angelikaalana | Join Soul Notes, Angel's weekly letter on love, desire and the inner life: https://mailchi.mp/29a530c61e75/weekly-soul-notes-from-angelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people think boundaries are about control but real boundaries create freedom.   In this episode of Awakened Love, we explore what boundaries truly are (and what they’re not). You’ll learn the difference between boundaries, limits, needs, and preferences, and how to protect your truth without shutting down connection.   I’ll also walk you through the Four Rs of Repair: a simple framework for what to do when a boundary has been crossed, so you can rebuild trust without blame, control, or withdrawal.   Whether you’re navigating conflict with a partner, friend, or family member, this conversation will help you find the space between rigidity and surrender, where intimacy can actually grow.   00:00 — Boundaries Aren’t Rules, They’re Clarity 00:11 — Boundaries Aren’t Rules, They’re ClarityWhy boundaries are about knowing yourself — not controlling others. 01:32 — Boundary vs. Limit: What Most People Get WrongHow to recognise the difference and why rigidity often masks fear. 04:28 — Compromise Without Self-AbandonmentLearning the art of flex space — protecting your truth and connection. 07:12 — Needs vs. Preferences: The Real Source of Relationship TensionHow confusing the two leads to conflict — and what true needs actually are. 10:45 — Intimacy Begins Where Defensiveness EndsDropping deeper than “being right” to find the truth underneath. 13:14 — Boundaries, Limits, Needs, and Preferences: A Simple FrameworkA clear map to navigate safety, self-expression, and relational harmony. 14:02 — The Four Rs of Repair: Rebuilding Trust After a Boundary BreachRecognise, Reveal, Reinstate, Rebuild — how to heal after conflict. 17:48 — Repair Without Control or WithdrawalHow to invite collaboration instead of blame, silence, or ultimatums. 18:24 — Why Boundary Work Is the Gateway to True IntimacyThe heart of awakened love — where self-responsibility meets freedom.     Work With Me: Boundary work is at the heart of my coaching. Whether it’s private couples work or my women’s coaching containers. It’s what allows intimacy to be both deep and free.   ✨ Learn more or apply here: https://www.angelikaalana.com/new-clients   If this episode moved you, please like, share, and subscribe. Your shares help this community of awakened love continue to grow organically, one honest conversation at a time.   Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/   My Website: https://www.angeldrake.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those small, unspoken hurts don’t just fade, they calcify into resentment and erode the intimacy we long for.In this episode, Angel explores why forgiveness alone isn’t enough to restore love, the hidden desire that lives beneath resentment, and a practice to help you reconnect from the inside out. You’ll learn:• Why “micro-resentments” matter more than big betrayals• The emotional bank account of love• How to speak truth without blame• Why desire is the missing key to repair• A practical way to clear resentment and re-open the heart ✨ To explore this work in your own relationship, learn more about Angel’s private coaching at https://www.angeldrake.com/newclient  00:17 — The Hidden Cost of ResentmentWhy small, unspoken hurts harden the heart and quietly erode connection. 01:30 — Micro-Resentments and Emotional WithdrawalsHow everyday disappointments build up into a narrative of disconnection. 03:40 — Love Isn’t Infinite in PracticeWhy relationships require conscious tending, not just unconditional love. 04:30 — The Emotional Bank AccountUnderstanding how resentment overdraws your relational reserves. 05:30 — The Antidote: Truth Without BlameHow to speak honestly in the moment before resentment piles up. 07:40 — “How Expensive Is It to Tell You the Truth?”The Om Rupani principle and why psychological safety matters for love. 09:20 — Speaking What’s Really Happening InsideA real-life example (the dishwasher) and how to express the impact clearly. 12:10 — Receiving Feedback Without DefensivenessHow to digest your partner’s truth without collapsing into shame. 14:00 — Playing the Deeper GameTurning everyday tension into deeper intimacy and shared understanding. 16:00 — Desire Beneath ResentmentDiscovering that resentment often masks a longing to be closer. 17:50 — Forgiveness Isn’t EnoughWhy mental forgiveness doesn’t work without the felt shift in the body. 19:00 — Repair Through Desire and VulnerabilityConnecting with what you truly wanted instead of staying in the story. 20:30 — Creating a Culture of RepairTransforming small moments into a practice of reconnection and awakening. 22:00 — The Practice: Name It as You Feel ItA simple framework to share your inner experience and invite deeper dialogue. 23:30 — Closing ReflectionLove as a path of awakening — and the invitation to play the deeper game. 24:10 — Outro & Coaching InvitationAngel shares how to explore this work through her private couples coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unfiltered account of my natural homebirth and the initiation that taught me what it means to truly surrender. A story of trust, embodiment, and the mystical power of birth as a psychedelic, sacred rite. 💫 In this episode:• Conscious preparation for a natural homebirth• The moment of complete surrender• Birth as a mystical, embodied rite Subscribe for stories on spirituality, embodiment, and love as a path to awakening. ⏰ Chapters 00:00 — A Birth Story I Didn’t Plan to TellAn unexpected free hour turns into sharing the most intimate story of my life. 01:47 — The Night My Waters Broke (Hollywood-Style)What really happened when labour began — dramatic, messy, and completely unfiltered. 04:05 — Preparing the Birth CaveCreating sacred space: lavender oil, sheepskin rug, and the first gentle waves of labour. 08:25 — When Labour Became PsychedelicMoving through visions, trauma release, and deep healing in the in-between. 13:58 — Fear, Shame, and the Medicine of FocusMeeting old memories and learning radical self-love mid-contraction. 18:45 — Zen on the Toilet: Finding My PowerWhy my birth became a meditation, not a performance — and how focus became my survival. 23:55 — The Pushing PortalFrom exhaustion to divine humour: when my higher self reminded me the body knows. 29:40 — Take Me to Your RiverThe moment music, surrender, and love carried me into motherhood. 34:55 — Aloha, RiverThe first breath, the meaning of his name, and the sacred silence that welcomed him home. 39:15 — Reflections on Birth and BecomingWhat I learned about surrender, motherhood, and the rite of initiation that birth truly is. ♡ Connect with me: 🌿 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ 🌐 Website → www.angeldrake.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode Angel is joined by Madelyn Moon as they dive into exploring the essence of the oracle archetype, deep listening and embodiment— advocating for the creation of inner space. Madelyn emphasizes expressing truth with heart to forge genuine connections, deepening authenticity through spiritual practice and somatics. This involves understanding acting as a transformative spiritual tool, empowering emotional sovereignty. Creativity in love is explored, merging myth, ritual, and acting for profound relational depth.    - The Oracle Archetype and Deep Listening  - The Transformative Power of Sacred Theater  - Merging Myth, Ritual and Acting to Deepen in Relationship   00:00 Introduction and Who is Madeleine? 00:47 Exploring the Oracle Archetype 03:11 Being an Oracle as an Artist 04:02 The Challenges of Deep Listening 05:37 The Scary Silence and Mystery 08:19 Practices for Being in the Silence 10:30 Flipping the Script: Inner Space and Outer Space 11:53 Expression with Heart vs. Expression without Heart 14:47 Creating a Bridge for Connection 19:32 The Power of Somatics in Expression 20:15 Discovering the Power of Acting and Emotions 25:31 Creativity in Love: Merging Myth, Ritual, and Acting 31:19 Sacred Theater: Freeing Stuck Energy and Entering Trance States   Find Angel:  https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ https://www.angelikaalana.com/   Find Madelyn:  Madelyn Moon Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-madelyn-moon-show-previously-mind-body-musings/id866031519?l=en-GB Artistic Intimacy Free Masterclass: https://maddymoon.com/artistic-intimacy-free-masterclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelynmoonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their illuminating conversation, Angel and Chelsey delve into the journey toward experiencing profound love and spiritual unity in partnership. They discuss the concept of connecting intimately with the divine as akin to making love to God, emphasizing its potential to deepen the bond between partners. Chelsey courageously shares her personal journey of healing father wounds and highlights the importance of addressing both maternal and paternal wounds for inner healing. The dialogue also touches upon the necessity of balancing divine masculine and feminine energies within ourselves and our relationships. They explore the freedom and conscious choice inherent in love in today's world, reflecting on the responsibilities and transformative potential of relationships.   - Making Love to God, a Practice of Spiritual Reconnection  - Healing your Mother and Father Wound - Excavating Helplessness and Independence in Relationships    00:00 Introduction and Prayer 02:53 Understanding True Love 05:51 Journey to Experiencing Spiritual Union in Partnership 08:58 Making Love to God 11:58 Healing Father Wounds 22:56 Balancing the Divine Masculine and Feminine 26:03 Healing Childhood Wounds 27:19 Divine Union and the Blueprint for Love 29:09 Reawakening Divine Union on the Planet 30:32 Experiencing Divine Union through Relationship and Communion with the Divine 31:34 The Freedom and Choice of Love in the Modern World 32:48 The Responsibility and Purpose of Relationships 34:23 Excavating Helplessness and Independence in Relationships 36:24 The Deeper Dynamics and Healing in Relationships 37:50 The Universal Nature of Relationship Challenges 39:11 Contraction and Expansion in Relationships 41:17 Making it Easy for Your Partner to Meet Your Needs 43:01 The Vulnerability and Humility of Pregnancy 45:32 Every Contraction Leads to an Expansion 48:49 Where to Find Chelsey and Her Work 50:15 A Transmission for Those Yearning for Love     Follow Angel:  https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ https://www.angelikaalana.com/   Find Chelsey:  www.instagram.com/chelseyjohuntsman www.chelseyjohuntsman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their conversation, Angel and Yossef delve into the intersection of BDSM and Tantra, exploring Yossef's journey in these realms as a means of overcoming shame and repression. They emphasize the importance of boundaries and consent in BDSM scenes and challenge misconceptions about these practices. They discuss how embracing darkness and integrating all aspects of oneself can lead to healing. The role of power dynamics and archetypes in BDSM is highlighted, along with the potential for personal growth. They also touch on setting clear intentions in submission, the active nature of surrender, the psychology behind domination and submission, sensation kink, and how engaging in kink can increase resilience. Conscious Negotiation: Taking control of your Submission  The Dominant as the Spaceholder, Not the one ‘In Control’ The Dominant Submissive Archetypes should replace Feminine Masculine Archetypes  Healing from Abuse through Conscious BDSM Scenes The Intersection between Neo-Tantra and BDSM    The Flow of Conversation: 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:40 Journey into BDSM and Tantra 03:09 Dealing with Shame and Guilt 04:48 What Tantra is Not 06:42 The Welcoming of Shadows in BDSM 08:26 The Healing Power of BDSM Scenes 10:16 Exploring Dark Fantasies 12:22 Embracing All Perspectives 13:47 The Healing Power of Embracing Darkness 17:06 Misconceptions about BDSM 18:29 Setting Up a Scene and Avoiding Abuse 20:27 The Power Dynamics in BDSM 23:57 Embracing the Dark and Exhaustion of Perfection 25:14 The Impact of Patriarchy on BDSM 28:07 The Archetypes of Dominance and Submission 30:59 Craving What We Don't Have 32:48 Supporting Women in Dominant Roles 35:25 Setting Clear Desires and Intentions 36:23 Psychological Kink 38:40 Sensation Kink 40:57 Expanding the Window of Tolerance 41:56 Engaging with Yossef's Work     Connect with Angel:  www.instagram.com/angelikaalana www.angeldrake.com    Connect with Yossef:  www.YossefSagi.com www.instagram.com/yossefsagi  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Amanda Bucci discusses the journey of building an authentic online presence and overcoming the fear and self-doubt that can arise. She shares her personal experiences with cancellation and the importance of developing a strong sense of self and grounding oneself in the face of negativity. Amanda also explores the process of uncoupling from validation and attachment to numbers, emphasizing the need to focus on one's own authenticity and growth. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of navigating the online space with courage and resilience. The conversation explores the importance of creating valuable content, being authentic and creative on social media, avoiding formulaic approaches, sharing personal journeys, embracing the aliveness of social media, and stepping into authenticity and courage.   00:00 Introduction and Who is Amanda? 03:00 Authentic Online Presence 06:00 Navigating Personal and Brand Journeys 09:00 Building Courage to Be Authentic Online 15:00 Dealing with Cancellation and Negativity 23:00 Finding Blessings in Difficult Experiences 26:00 Uncoupling from Validation and Attachment to Numbers 30:00 Grounding and Setting Energetic Boundaries 34:00 Transcending Attachment to Numbers 36:13 Creating Valuable Content 36:57 Authenticity and Creativity on Social Media 37:55 Losing Yourself in Formulaic Approaches 38:48 Sharing Your Journey 39:25 The Aliveness of Social Media 40:06 Stepping into Authenticity and Courage 40:50 Connect with Amanda Bucci   Connect with Angel:  https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/ https://www.angelikaalana.com/   Connect with Amanda:  www.instagram.com/amandabucci  www.amandabucci.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation, Alexandra and Angel discuss the path of the heart and the distinction between spiritual growth and the healing path. They explore the importance of trust and vulnerability in relationships and the process of letting love in. Alexandra shares her personal journey of healing and opening her heart, emphasizing the need to grieve the paths not taken and to be willing to do the hard work of intimacy. They explore the fear and resistance that can arise when softening the heart and allowing oneself to be loved. They also discuss the construction of a life without vulnerability and the impact it has on relationships. The conversation delves into the transformational path of the heart and the power of storytelling to share deep truths. Alexandra shares her journey as a writer and artist, and the intention behind her book, 'Dare to Feel.'   They also deeply tune into:  The Path of the Heart: Letting in Love, Creating Secure Attachment and Trusting Love.  Grieving the Relationship you Envisioned to Cultivate Authentic Love Letting Ourselves Be Vulnerable and Open to Love as Ambitious Women   00:00 Opening: A Warm Welcome and Catching Up 00:19 A Unique Quarantine Experience: Filming and Fun 02:53 Life Changes: From Love Island to Parenthood 03:19 Exploring Feminine Healing and Empowerment 04:12 Diving Deeper: The Heart, Emotions, and Intimacy 08:09 The Spiritual Journey: Healing vs. Spiritual Practice 17:07 The Path of Love: Nurturing and Relational Growth 23:40 Trust and Intimacy: Navigating Relationships 31:38 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Love 32:48 Ego Death and the Path to True Intimacy 34:12 Embracing the Imperfections of Love 36:14 The Fear of Intimacy and Learning to Let Love In 38:30 The Power of Vulnerability in Relationships 44:08 Exploring the Heart Through Storytelling 49:22 Advice for Opening Your Heart to Love 53:00 Finding and Enjoying the Journey of Love   Follow Angel on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/angelikaalana   Follow Alexandra on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/alexandraroxo  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Angel shares her personal journey of intense healing and self-discovery over the past three years. She discusses her experiences with Ayahuasca ceremonies, Kundalini activation, and trauma therapy. Angel also reveals her decision to become a mother and the spiritual connection she formed with her unborn child. The episode highlights the importance of purging ancestral violence, reclaiming your lineage and spiritually preparing for motherhood.   She also deep dives into: Her different medicine ceremonies and their effects Purging Ancestral Violence from my system Letting Go of Judgement towards Family Consciously Reclaiming my Maternal Ancestors and Lineage Moving through a Kundalini Awakening Communicating with the Spirit of our Unborn Child   00:00 Catching Up 01:27 Intense Healing Period 03:21 Seeking Help and Receiving Support 08:11 Kundalini Activation and Healing Violence 11:58 Healing Matrilineal Line 19:02 Kundalini Activation Training 23:09 Unresolved Trauma in Familial Relationship 26:15 Communicating with the Spirit of Unborn Child 27:57 Decision to Not Go to the Amazon 30:18 Conception and Pregnancy   Follow Angel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/   Website: https://www.angelikaalana.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.