Mary the First Alchemist

Mary the First Alchemist

From Sense of Soul by Shanna Vavra

October 17, 2025 · 1h 11m

About this episode

Dr. Jenny Martin discusses the ancient wisdom of Mary the Prophetess and her teachings on sexual alchemy and female pleasure.

Today on Sense of Soul podcast we have Dr. Jenny Martin, she is a psychologist, sexuality educator, and visionary guide at the intersection of sex, science, and spirituality. She is also the host of “Why Didn’t I Know”, a podcast about sex and spirituality. In this illuminating conversation, she introduces us to the ancient wisdom of Mary the Prophetess—also known as Mary the Jewess and, in some traditions, Mary Magdalene—recognized as the first alchemist of the 1st century. Her teachings, preserved through the Greek Philosopher Zosimos in the 3rd century, they reveal a profound lineage of sexual alchemy that has long been hidden from mainstream narratives. Dr. Jenny shares her groundbreaking work on the Psychedelic Cervix Model, a transformative approach to female pleasure rooted in the unique genital-brain connection. She explains how, through lovemaking or childbirth, women can naturally activate psychedelic states of consciousness—unlocking mystical experiences that have both scientific and spiritual foundations.In this episode we explore the forgotten legacy of Mary the Prophetess and her alchemical teachings. The science behind sexual pleasure as a gateway to expanded…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Jenny Martin

Topics covered

  • alchemical teachings
  • sexuality
  • spirituality
  • female pleasure
  • mystical experiences
  • ancient wisdom

Keywords

  • Psychedelic Cervix Model
  • sexual alchemy
  • consciousness
  • healing
  • feminine wisdom

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Products: the Psychedelic Cervix Model

Books & works: Why Didn’t I Know

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