Shownotes

• Layla's story of encountering aliens for the first time

• How psilocybin impacts people's sex lives compared to SSRIs

• What changed for Tomasso sexually after a guided psilocybin experience

• What makes your romantic partner the best, or worst, thing for your nervous system

• Why a healthy, happy man can set a tone for an entire relationship

• Why choosing your partner is the most important decision you will ever make

Bio

Tommaso Barba a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London. Under the mentorship of Dr. David Erritzoe and Prof. David Nutt, he has co-authored more than ten high-impact publications, including five as first author, in prestigious journals like The Lancet EClinical Medicine and Nature Scientific Reports. His research explores the efficacy of psychedelics compared to traditional antidepressants, short acting tryptamines and the impact of psychedelics and MDMA on couples' intimacy, advocating for their potential in improving couples' connection within therapeutic settings. Tommaso's work has garnered widespread international and national media recognition, reflecting both its scientific importance and its societal relevance. He has been featured in Forbes USA, The Times, The Telegraph, Rolling Stone , CNN, Women's Health and more.

You can follow Tomasso's work on Instagram and on X, read his research here, and sign up to join Tomasso's Psychedelics and Couples Study.

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Timestamps

00:01:00 - Guest introduction

00:03:13 - The legendary story of how Layla and Tomasso first met

00:04:40 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification

00:11:57 - Layla shares her story of encountering aliens for the first time

00:15:45 - The real, tangible outcome of Layla's alien experience

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00:21:35 - How psilocybin impacts people's sex lives positively compared to SSRIs

00:27:30 - The parallels between psychedelics and sacred sexuality

00:31:15 - Tomasso shares what changed for him sexually after a guided psilocybin experience

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00:42:29 - Why your romantic partner can be the best, and worst, thing for your nervous system

00:50:43 - How Tomasso's research has mapped to his own growth in intimacy

00:53:04 - The moment Tomasso realized he didn't actually love himself

01:00:48 - A healthy, happy man can set a tone for an entire relationship

01:06:14 - Why love is a skill, not a feeling

01:16:00 - Why obsession and ecstatic feelings can be big red flags

01:20:01 - The most important decision you will ever make

01:25:53 - The exact study Tomasso would do if funding wasn't an issue

01:29:39 - Conclusion

Shownotes

• How to attract what Seren calls Earth Alpha men

• Why healing trauma is an act of cultural magic

• How quantum leaps and manifestation often come from total collapse

• The difference between womb healing and the High Priestess path

• Layla and Seren's personal definitions of magic

• Why healing your wounds with the masculine allows you to see men as sacred

Bio

Seren Bertrand is a cultural mystic and visionary, best known for her best selling and award winning books on feminine wisdom and eco-spirituality. Seren has been married to Dr. Azra Bertand for over a decade, with a beautiful daughter, and live on 18 acres of land in Appalachia, with their many fantastic beasts, curating an enchanted portal of the new paradigm.

You can follow Seren's work on Instagram and learn more on her website.

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Timestamps

00:00:55 - Guest introduction

00:03:48 - Currently VC (to become Rise Like Venus live event ad per Mischelle)

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00:07:52 - Seren shares her womb journey from fragmentation to restoration

00:12:01 - What Mary Magdalene said to Seren while writing the Magdalene Mysteries

00:17:19 - Why healing trauma is an act of magic

00:21:34 - How Layla's ancestral trauma was connected with two years of health challenges

00:28:50 - Live your life in a way that your magic is more intact than those who came before you

00:31:26 - The difference between womb healing and the High Priestess path

00:40:29 - Layla now recognizes her mother as an ancestor

00:42:43 - Layla's definition of magic

00:44:29 - Seren shares her definition of magic

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00:58:38 - If you choose to work with the poison, you will find medicine in it

01:03:40 - Why the poison path is a death and rebirth initiation

01:08:38 - Daily devotion and beauty can help you fall back in love with being alive

01:12:05 - A simple daily womb practice to stay connected with your body

01:23:18 - Seren explains what she calls Earth Alpha men

01:40:54 - Why we need to be looking for more "yes!" frequency

01:43:46 - Integrating your wounds with the masculine allows you to see how sacred men are

01:46:32 - Conclusion

Shownotes

• Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist

• Why Tantra allows you to be both fully spiritual and fully human

• The reason your nervous system goes numb trying to process intense emotion

• How to use spiritual practices as enrichment to your life rather than bypassing

• Why women's sexual energy after 40 years old ignites instead of dwindles

• A simple beginners' practice for overcoming ageism and unlocking confidence

Bio

Kirsti Kuosmanen is a lifelong artist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in women's sexuality and embodied spirituality. A professional actress since 1989 and a graduate of Drama Centre London, she is a founding member of Stella Polaris Improvisation Theatre, Finland's first improv theatre.

Alongside her performance career, Kirsti trained as a Gestalt Psychotherapist at the Gestalt Institute of Scandinavia and has spent nearly two decades guiding deep personal and relational transformation.

Her spiritual path began in 2006 and led her into Tantra in 2013, shaping her work at the intersection of psychology, embodiment, and sacred sexuality.

Kirsti is the author of Secrets of a Glowing Woman, Power Years of a Glowing Woman, and the forthcoming Garden of Venus. Kristi has trained extensively in Tantra, women's health, holotropic breathwork, psychedelic therapy, and coaching. She is a sought-after speaker for business organizations, teaching presence, communication, and embodied leadership.

You can follow Kirsti's work on Instagram and learn more on her website.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Guest introduction

00:04:27 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist: [FREE VITA Coaching Checklist]

00:07:02 - Why the birth of Kirsti's first child caused her a breakdown

00:08:57 - This is what it feels like to find your soul

00:14:18 - Tantra allows you to be both fully spiritual and fully human

00:15:22 - How the Tantric path supported Kirsti in a life transition through grief and loss

00:18:07 - Layla shares about her final conversation with her beloved stepfather

00:23:23 - Why your nervous system goes numb while trying to process intense emotion

00:26:13 - Experiencing spiritual practices as enrichment to your life rather than bypassing

00:29:16 - The witches were the original holders of grief, death, birth, and magic rituals

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00:33:04 - Kirsti and Layla drink MOOD SEX MAGIC Elixir

00:37:02 - One of the top shadows that shows up in the Tantric field is ageism

00:39:38 - Why women's sexual energy ignites instead of dwindles after 40 years old

00:42:44 - Post-menopausal women used to use their power to become leaders and guides

00:45:46 - The younger male response Kirsti received when she began owning her sexuality

00:50:42 - Why men of ALL ages want to be sexually initiated, not just young men

00:54:00 - Some simple rules for experiencing Kundalini awakening

01:01:16 - Kirsti shares about her new book, Garden of Venus

01:05:29 - A simple beginners' practice for overcoming ageism and unlocking confidence

01:07:15 - Kirsti shares something she is currently struggling with and how she's overcoming it

01:08:44 - Conclusion