In this solo podcast I share some reflections from my recent retreat, Awakened Hearts, and talk about some of my key takeaways and learning from the experience.   Some themes I cover include:  - Hiding- why so many GBTQ men (and people in general) feel the need to hide; what does that mean and what does it look like; what the negative impact of that is; and what happens when you make a different choice.   - The power of connecting to others with an open heart and some of the strategies used to make that possible in a retreat setting (including taking sex off the table).   - Religious wounds and how sharing stories of religious wounds provides healing.   - Tapping into the wisdom of nature.   - The dynamics of working with intuition; how it can flow easier the more you choose to say yes to it; the importance of creating space for it; and, the magic possible when you work with it.   All these topics, and more, in this reflective solo podcast. <3 Support the Show.