The Ultimate Act of Self-Care (or Shared Care): Gifting Pleasure This V-Day
Forget the teddy bears. This year, give the gift of genuine connection, exploration, and a guaranteed good time. Let’s be honest about Valentine’s Day gifts. Flowers die in a week. That heart-shaped box of drugstore chocolates is okay, but predictable. And the giant teddy bear? It’s just going to take up closet space until you […]
Episode 77: Court Vox: A Guide to Intimacy and Connection
In this episode of the Erotic Liberation podcast, Craig Cullinane speaks with Court Vox, a certified sex and intimacy coach, about the journey into erotic exploration and the importance of creating safe spaces for intimacy. They discuss various topics including the art of rope bondage, somatic education, healthy masculinity, and the role of community in healing. Court shares his experiences and insights on how vulnerability and connection can lead to deeper understanding and liberation in one’s erotic life.
To learn more or connect with Court, check out his website at www.thebodyvox.com.
To learn more or connect with Craig Cullinane, check out his website at www.craigcullinane.com.
Episode 76: Ro Rose and Exploring the Depths of Erotic Liberation
In this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, host Craig Cullinane engages in a deep conversation with Ro Rose, a somatic sex educator and erotic steward. They explore themes of identity, sovereignty, and the importance of curiosity in navigating trauma and healing. Ro shares insights on scar care, the role of play in sexuality, and the impact of gender transition on self-perception. The discussion emphasizes the significance of self-care rituals and the journey towards erotic liberation, encouraging listeners to embrace their desires and experiences without the need for redemption.
To learn more and connect with Ro Rose, check out http://www.youtube.com/@queerlyfluid or IG @queerlyfluid.
To learn more or connect with Craig Cullinane, check out his website at www.craigcullinane.com.
Remembering Steve Schwartzberg: A Legacy of Embodied Wisdom
Edited by Andrew Willett Written by Tom Kovach Many of you may know about the passing of Dr. Steve Schwartzberg. He was so many things to so many people. When he held his “farewell Zoom,” over 200 people attended. There was such diversity in the “room”, his 95-year-old mother, his friends from as far back […]
Episode 75: Keith Hennessy and his journey with Body Electric and beyond
In this episode of the Erotic Liberation podcast, Craig Cullinane and Reno Johnston engage in a deep conversation with Keith Hennessy, exploring themes of erotic liberation, the impact of AIDS on sexuality, and the importance of empathy and solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community. Keith shares his journey with Body Electric, the significance of structure in workshops, and the ongoing movement towards erotic liberation. The discussion highlights the need for safe spaces for intimacy and the role of older gay experiences in fostering community connection.
You can learn more about Keith’s work at http://circozero.org
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.
You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com.
Episode 74: Patty Rich and Internal Family Systems
In this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, Craig Cullinane and Reno welcome Patricia Rich, a certified IFS therapist and sex therapist, to discuss the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with sexuality. Patricia shares her journey with IFS, the development of her self-led sexuality model, and the six S’s of sexual self-energy. The conversation explores the liberation of exiled parts, the impact of IFS on personal and sexual growth, and the potential for spiritual connections within the IFS framework.
You can learn more about Patty’s work at www.patriciarich.com.
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.
You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com.
December 2025 Newsletter
Edited by Andrew Willett Written by Tom Kovach Our Volunteers Like any nonprofit organization, The Body Electric School depends not only on donations but also on our tireless volunteers. There are a variety of things they help us with. I want to spotlight some of them and thank them all for making Body Electric the thriving […]
Episode 73: Charlie Glickman: Somatic Sex and Relationship Coach
In this episode of the Erotic Liberation podcast, host Craig Cullinane welcomes Charlie Glickman, PhD, a renowned sex and relationship coach, to discuss the intricacies of erotic liberation, shame, and somatic sex education. Charlie shares his journey from becoming a sexuality educator in the 1990s to his current work in somatic sex and relationship coaching. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding shame, the role of somatic work in healing, and the transformative power of receiving pleasure.
You can learn more about Charlie’s work at www.makesexeasy.com.
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.
Episode 72: The Power of Connection, Storytelling, and Eros with Paul Browde
In this episode of the Erotic Liberation Podcast, Craig Cullinane welcomes Dr. Paul Browde, a psychiatrist and couples therapist, to discuss the transformative power of eroticism, storytelling, and connection. They explore Paul’s journey with Body Electric, the importance of pleasure in therapy, and the dynamics of couples’ relationships. Paul shares insights on how to navigate grief and pleasure, the role of gratitude in relationships, and the significance of being an elder in today’s world. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the Four Directions of a Queer Man program through the School of Lost Borders, emphasizing the healing power of nature and personal ritual.
You can learn more about Paul at www.paulbrowde.com.
You can learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.
A Learning from Steve Schwartzberg
by Lui Gervais At Touching the Heart of Stillness, Steve Schwartberg shared more wisdom that any one person should possess in a lifetime. Although we were steeped in the tradition of Buddhist meditation for the week, this is the piece that has stayed with me in the time since the retreat. Steve shared that in […]