Shownotes How to find your own version of consciousness The art of creating a life based on your own truths The importance of feeling your own pain to overcome escapism Stefanos’ rock bottom moment and finding the core of his shame Exploring the depths of masculine and feminine polarity About Stefanos Sifandos With over 20 years of direct experience in the personal transformation space, Stefanos understands peak human potential.  He is a trained educator and somatic, trauma-informed relationship expert with a background in behavioral science and philosophy. Stefanos is passionate about leading people closer to their highest potential and to each other with a philosophy that merges the best of Eastern and Western methodologies to promote spiritual balance and empower people in life and love.  From trauma release to navigating the, at times, murky waters of modern masculinity to helping women understand the men in their lives. He helps people escape negative and limiting past patterns and cultivate a positive sense of self.  Stefanos has also cofounded a world-class coaching and education institute, a wellness community leveraging emerging technology and unifying ancient wisdom and intelligence with Web3 innovations and the global men’s empowerment movement. Stefanos has also been involved in multiple 8 and 9-figure startups and worked with thousands of men and women from all walks of life; special forces soldiers, professional sporting clubs, Olympic gold medalists, elite fighters, and everyday people relying on him to restructure and reframe their relationships with themselves and their loved ones. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Episode Intro clips 00:00:34 - This Tantric Life  00:01:11 - Introduction to Stefanos Sifandos 00:02:56 - Partnership with Christine Hasler 00:05:54 - Connect with Layla: https://laylamartin.com/join-list/ 00:07:11 - How Stefanos found his own version of consciousness & divine masculine 00:18:29 - Until you have felt your pain, life is this pattern of avoidance or escapism 00:22:14 - Rock bottom and finding the core of his shame 00:25:37 - Have you met yourself? Can you be with your own pain? 00:37:22 - If you are really into life, you may have experiences that may reactivate aspects of self that are really uncomfortable 00:40:51 - Let’s have some MOOD Sex Magic supplement powder. https://shopmood.com/shop-all/mood-sex-magic-sexy-plant-activated-elixir/ 00:48:41 - Going deep into masculine feminine dynamics and polarity 00:53:08 - Edging into the window of tolerance- edging into your pain or into your shadows or into your trauma 00:57:44 - Change your destiny because you change your nervous system, overturn the imprints no matter what they are and start creating a life based on your soul's truth 00:58:14 - VITA™ Coaching Certification: https://laylamartin.com/vitacoaching/ 01:03:14 - what are the top three guiding principles you give them to have the healthiest, most vibrant relationship?  01:08:17 - Embodied Practice with Layla Martin - how to meet somatic pain from the consciousness of love  01:12:29 - Conclusion - Thank you for listening  === Follow Layla!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaylamartin/ Website: www.laylamartin.com Sign up to receive my free weekly email that allows you to slowly master the art of experiencing confidence, power, sexiness, radiance, and true love: https://laylamartin.com/join-list/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-tantric-life-with-layla-martin/id1685418994 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72iBpAwMSsTl9zLk8fHMp1?si=9f465574aa114d63 MOOD Sexy Plant Activated Supplements: https://shopmood.com/ For Men: Learn advanced sexual skills that will make you the best possible lover by unlocking your primal power AND your partner's pleasure in Men's Sexual Mastery - https://hubs.ly/Q01c_Wgx0 Obliss: The Sexual Masterclass for Women. This 6-week online course contains 24 transformative exercises and techniques. https