Why Self-Love Is the Doorway to Ecstatic Relationships

13/11/2025 52 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this powerful episode of Her Second Stage, Hilda Lunderstedt sits down with Joanna Shakti, founder of Ecstatic Intimacy and known as The Soul Love Mentor, to explore how self-love forms the foundation for every authentic, passionate, and lasting relationship. Together, they unpack the sacred journey of love — from self-love, to romantic love, to divine love — and how women in midlife canrediscover themselves after years of giving, achieving, and caretaking.Joanna shares insights spanning over 23 years of mentoring men and women toward deeper intimacy and ecstatic authenticity.She explains why vulnerability, trust, and self-expression are the missing ingredients in modern dating and how balancing masculine and feminine energies can reignite passion in long-term relationships.Listeners will learn how to navigate emotional safety, inspire the awakened masculine, and embody sensuality as a form of empowerment. Hilda and Joanna discuss why successful women often feel disconnected from their feminine essence — and how reconnecting to desire, embodiment, and pleasure can restore harmony and joy in love.Whether you’re single, healing from heartbreak, or longing to rekindle connection in an established relationship, this episode offers a grounded, spiritual, and deeply human guide to love that’s both hot and happy. Joanna’s signature approach to Ecstatic Intimacy blends tantra, personal growth, and divine union — reminding us all that it’s never too late to experience the love our souls were designed for.TimeStamps00:00 The State of Dating in 202503:43 Understanding Masculine and Feminine Dynamics06:37 The Journey of Self-Discovery09:38 Ecstatic Authenticity and Relationships12:48 The Importance of Self-Love15:37 Uncovering Barriers to Love18:25 The Need for Early Emotional Education21:21 Joanna’s Personal Journey27:14 Trends in Masculine and Feminine Dynamics30:37 The Importance of Communication in Relationships31:49 Exploring Divine Masculine and Feminine Energies37:29 Recognizing the Divine in Ourselves and Others41:54 Understanding Safety and Trust in Relationships47:10 Embracing Sensuality and Sexuality51:11 The Journey of Ecstatic Authenticity and IntimacyFollow Joanna and learn more here:Webpage: https://ecstaticintimacy.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EcstaticIntimacyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanna.shakti/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joannashakti/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannashakti/Connect and Follow Hilda for Daily Inspiration:Website: https://hersecondstage.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HerSecondStageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersecondstage/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/search?lang=en&q=her%20second%20stage&t=1748298686005Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568769698849PodLink: https://pod.link/1780867494LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilda-lunderstedt-7730794a/YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbqHjmEh4_0cFx9aFgucr5bxnQxTZaDrhsisterhood, women healing, feminine leadership, midlife women, female empowerment, self-love, intimacy, masculinefeminine balance, tantra, authentic relationships#HerSecondStage #HildaLunderstedt#EcstaticIntimacy #JoannaShakti #SelfLove #FeminineEnergy #MasculineFeminine#ConsciousRelationships #Tantra #WomenHealing

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