58. John Wineland: The Art of Sacred Intimacy

About this episode

Andrew Horn interviews John Wineland about the practice of sacred intimacy and its transformative effects on relationships.

How do we turn love and intimacy into a living practice, one that transforms how we lead, connect, and show up in our romantic relationships? On this episode of What’s the Big Idea, Andrew sits down with John Wineland, celebrated teacher, author, and guide to all things relationship, intimacy, and embodied masculine leadership. John is known for his transformative workshops and years of study with David Deida, as well as for helping thousands of people move past cliché ideas about intimacy toward something much deeper, kinder, and truly life-changing. If you are curious about sacred intimacy, tantra, or what it means to lead from the heart, John brings these sometimes mystified topics down to earth. He clarifies that sacred intimacy isn’t a fixed state , but the practice of allowing the divine - love, consciousness, presence, to flow through your relationships. Drawing on stories from his own journey and decades working with men, women, and couples, John shares a toolkit for both cultivating connection and facing its challenges. Here’s what you’ll take away from this conversation: The Four Pillars of Sacred Intimacy: John introduces the central framework that has guided his work…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Horn

Guest: John Wineland

Topics covered

• sacred intimacy
• relationship
• embodied masculine leadership
• tantra
• personal growth

Keywords

• sacred intimacy
• relationship advice
• intimacy practices
• masculine leadership
• personal development

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