The Erotic Liberation Podcast

Episode 68: Part 1: Deep Dive with Steve Schwartzberg

The Erotic Liberation Podcast is honored to present a special 3-part conversation with beloved Body Electric facilitator Steve Schwartzberg, who has been guiding Body Electric workshops for over two decades.
In this intimate series, Steve opens up about receiving a life-threatening cancer diagnosis in the spring of 2021 and how it reshaped his relationship with life, mortality, and meaning. Together, we explore his lifelong journey with Body Electric, his deep engagement with Buddhist practice and teaching, and the wisdom that has emerged from walking with both eros and impermanence.
Join us for this moving dialogue on healing, presence, and the liberating power of embodied spirituality.
Learn more about ELP host Craig Cullinane and his coaching work at www.craigcullinane.com 

Episode # 67: Roz Dischiavo and The Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment (ISEE)

Join the Erotic Liberation Podcast for a deep dive conversation with Dr. Roz Dischiavo, who is the 
Founder and Director of Institute for Sex Education and Enlightenment (ISEE). In this episode, we discuss Roz's personal journey to sexuality education, pathways to intimacy and connection, and her book “The Deep Yes: The Lost Art of True Receiving.”  
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.

Episode 66: The deVinery Method with Artemisia de Vine

Artemisia de Vine is a philosopher of desire, consciousness and sexual fantasy who had developed the groundbreaking work: The deVinery Method, which supports people in healing and liberation through the exploration of erotic fantasy.  She is also the author of the forthcoming book "The Spirituality of Smut".  In this episode, Artemisia takes us on a deep dive into her personal journey, the deVinery Method, and much more. 
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

Episode # 65: Eli Andrew Ramer: author of Two Flutes Playing

Join hosts Craig and Reno for an engaging conversation with Eli Andrew Ramer, who is a prolific author, storyteller, Maggid (a traditional Jewish religious itinerant preacher).  Eli is the author of the gay classic Two Flutes Playing.  We dive into stories, talk about the art of sacred intimacy, and explore who it's so important to offer a dynamic gay mythology as we navigate the current world. 
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at itjustgotreno.com. 
Connect with Remi Newman at healthysexforlife@gmail.com.

Episode # 64: Stories of Sex Work and Surrogate Partnership with Remi Newman and Daddy Lance

Remi Newman is trained as a surrogate partner and has created a beautiful book called Hands On: Stories of Sexuality Work, Intimacy and Healing.  Hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston welcome both Remi and Daddy Lance to talk about their respective paths in sex work and surrogate partnership.  This beautiful anthology draws upon the personal narratives of surrogate partners, kink and BDSM professionals, escorts and intimacy coaches, to show that all forms of sex(uality) work have the potential to provide powerful healing.
 
Connect with Remi Newman at healthysexforlife@gmail.com.
 
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

Episode 63: Johnny Sagan puts the Sexy Positivity Movement and Body Electric into historical context

In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Johnny Sagan (aka Snowy Wilderness) joins Craig Cullinane to explore the history of the sex-positivity movement in the Quuer community in the US and Body Electric's place in that riveting and ongoing story.  
 
Johnny also shares about his personal journey and how entering the work of Body Electric has impacted his life.  
 
You can connect with Johnny at snowywilderness@gmail.com.
 
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  

Episode # 62: Erotic Healing and Psychedelics with Dee Dee Goldpaugh

Dee Dee Goldpaugh (they/them/theirs) is a psychotherapist, educator, consultant, clinical supervisor, author, and activist. They are the Clinical Director of Chrysalis Integrative Psychotherapy and the author of the forthcoming book Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality.  In this dynamic and important conversation, ELP hosts Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston welcome Dee Dee to talk about her personal journey of healing sexual trauma through psychedelics and how they can serve the erotic liberation of individuals and the world. 
 
Learn more about Dee Dee at https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com and pre-order her book HERE (Due to be published on June 24th, 2025). 
 
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

Episode # 61: Emily Royce: President of The Association of Certified Sexological Bodyworkers

Emily Royce joins Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston for a wide ranging conversation on the Erotic Liberation Podcast.   Emily is the President of the Association of Certified Sexological Bodyworkers.  We talk about her personal healing journey, her work with scar tissue remediation, and about the crucial importance of sacred intimacy and other erotic healing modalities as we navigate the intensity of culturally oppressive systems. 
 
You can learn more about Emily at www.healwithpleasure.com. 
 
Learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.  
 
Learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com. 

Episode 60: Isa Van Shaik - Body Electric's First Female Teacher

In the early 90s, Isa Van Shaik was asked to become the first female teacher for the Body Electric School.  In this episode we explore her fascinating journey to connecting with Body Electric and the early years of the development of the women's and all genders Body Electric workshops.  Isa lives in the Netherlands and is a practitioner of biodynamic craniosacral therapy.  You can find out more about her work at www.theamazingbody.nl.  
 
Learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com. 

Episode 59: Exploring Sacred Sexuality with David Townsend

David Townsend is a teacher, ritualist and sacred intimate based in Toronto. He calls his practice Anchorhold. Through Anchorhold, he companions gbq men on their journeys toward a bigger, freer, more joyful life. 
 
In this episode, we explore sacred sexuality, the value of Phallus Pujas, and the importance of earth-based traditions to feed the Soul.  
 
You can read his blog on gbq men's spirituality at www.anchorholder.blogspot.com.
 
Learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.