Ep 065 - Finding the Sacred in Everyday Life with Catherine Auman

Catherine Auman, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) is a spiritual psychotherapist and the Director of The Transpersonal Center in Los Angeles, California. She has advanced training in traditional psychology as well as wisdom traditions. Catherine lived for a year at the Osho ashram in India - a full-time immersion in tantra and meditation - and she has studied tantra, love, sex, intimacy and seduction with numerous teachers.    Catherine Auman, a licensed marriage and family therapist and researcher of super states in sexuality, discusses the transformative power of tantra and its impact on relationships. She shares her personal journey of healing from a challenging childhood and depression, which led her to explore tantra.     Catherine emphasizes that tantra is not just about sexual pleasure but also about communication, mindfulness, and honoring the sacredness of the relationship. She provides practical exercises for couples to cultivate a loving and mindful connection. Catherine envisions a future where people take responsibility for their personal growth and use altered states for transformation.    Tune in!     Takeaways  - Tantra is not just about sexual pleasure but also about communication, mindfulness, and honoring the sacredness of the relationship.  - Practicing sexual mindfulness can improve relationships by being present and honoring touch.  - Tantric principles can help couples transform conflicts into opportunities for personal growth.  - Tantra offers a way of relating to the world as all is sacred, recognizing the divinity in oneself and one's partner.  - Exploring altered states, such as through tantra, breathwork, or psychedelics, can lead to personal transformation and a more loving way of being.  - The future holds the potential for the decriminalization and wider acceptance of altered states as tools for personal growth and spiritual exploration.    Connect with Tiffany:    - Website - https://catherineauman.com   - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/catherineauman.author   - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CatherineAuman   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catherineauman/   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineauman/     Embrace Your Transformation:  - Remove your blocks with this free email experience – https://xfactorhypnosis.com/transform    Connect with Joshua Peters:   - Website - https://xfactorhypnosis.com/    - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuareypeters/    - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joshuareypeters/    - TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuareypeters    - Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/joshuareypeters    - Super States on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@joshuareypeters    - Super States on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Q5CDVt  - Super States on Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/2a3V1IUMs8cT7Qd54L0ZbU?si=321f9a909c2d4ce3     - Super States LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/99399964/