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 www.craigcullinane.com. You can learn more about Reno Johnston at www.itjustgotreno.com.
Connect with Remi Newman at healthysexforlife@gmail.com.
June 2025 Newsletter
Edited by Andrew Willet Written by Tom Kovach Unexpected Magic: The Body Electric’s ‘Touching the Heart of Stillness By Tom Kovach What happens when a meticulously planned, tech-free silent retreat faces an unexpected crisis? For The Body Electric School’s ‘Touching the Heart of Stillness’ in New Mexico, it became a testament to resilience, community, and the […]
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 Sex Positivity movement and Body Electric in 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.
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.
Taboo Talks #3
Sex Toys, pervertables and the violet wand. Sex Toy Discussion, do you have a favorite? Reno, Orenda and Tom discuss their favorite sex toys and or pervertables.
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.
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 Sex 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. Her new book is Milena’s Tales: A Dazzling Dive into Sexual Freedom. You can find out more about her work at https://www.theamazingbody.nl/index.html.
Learn more about Craig Cullinane at www.craigcullinane.com.
Taboo Talks #2
Finding Home Within: Our First Celebrating the Body Erotic We recently participated in our first Celebrating the Body Erotic (CBE), and it was truly transformative. Going in, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect, and left with a profound sense of connection, both to self and to the community around. https://youtu.be/gfe5kOkdBOk?si=7GrQ9v7gOP-vlZlh Here are some […]
April 2025 Newsletter
Edited by Andrew Willet Written by Tom Kovach Self-Care By Tom Kovach Who is not stressed right now? I will not list the many things that are coming off the rails, because they are front and center for each of us daily, and more reminders would be counterproductive. Stress has well-documented negative effects on our health […]