In this episode, we step into the fire — the place where desire becomes so intense it pulls us out of our center and into something that feels bigger than logic. Why do we lose ourselves in certain attractions? Why does desire sometimes feel like obsession, magnetism, surrender, or fate?

We explore the energetic and psychological undercurrents behind overwhelming desire, including the shadow aspects Harville Hendrix has written about so extensively: the hidden, rejected, or forgotten parts of ourselves that call for reunion through attraction. His work on the “imago” and the unconscious pull toward our shadow qualities lays the foundation for this conversation.

Inside the episode, we explore: 🔥 The deeper nature of desire and why certain connections hit harder than others 🔥 Harville Hendrix’s lens on shadow parts and how they shape our attractions 🔥 The real reason you lose yourself in desire — especially with specific people 🔥 The 2 pathways through intense desire (and why neither is wrong) 🔥 How desire becomes a teacher, a mirror, and in some cases… a fire of transformation

This episode answers the common questions: “Why do I lose myself when I desire someone?” “What is this intensity trying to show me?” “How do I move through desire without abandoning myself?”

We talk about desire as a force that can either celebrate your wholeness or call you back to the parts you left behind… and how to recognize the difference.

Tune in if you’re ready to understand the fire instead of fear it — and to meet your own desire with clarity, confidence, and power.

Olaaa! Thank you for being here. Here I dive into Self-Pleasure on my journey from being totally against it to my life being incredibly enriched and changed as a result of it. Vulnerable. Honest. Real.

What to expect:

• my personal journey through resistance
• how my life changed with self-pleasure
• the golden loop of endless energy
• how to self-pleasure

Enjooooy!

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Anfisa

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In this episode of Elegant Erotica, Anfisa is joined by the radiant Luci Lampe—mom of five, trauma-informed sex & relationship coach, artist, and author.

Together, they explore what it means to live fully expressed: from integrating the dark and light feminine, to navigating motherhood, fear, and freedom.

What to expect:

• The unspoken sides to Motherhood
• Embracing the dark of the human condition.
• Integration of dark and light feminine energies is essential for wholeness.and so much more...

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In this episode of Elegant Erotica, Anfisa Shimkevich is joined by Luci Lampe—multi-passionate mother of five, trauma-informed sex & relationship coach, and artist of many forms.

They dive into emotional authenticity, sexual awakening, and feminine power, peeling back the layers of identity, motherhood, and self-liberation. From celibacy to sovereignty, Luci shares her powerful path to reclaiming her erotic truth.

This conversation is an invitation to live unapologetically, love consciously, and embrace your full self—sacred, sensual, and sovereign.

Here is what to expect:

• Balancing sensuality and motherhood
• Reclaiming your erotic truth
• Living authentically in every role you hold
• Exploring the sacred side of sexuality

Enjoy! & remember you can drop any of your Qs to anfifi1@gmail.com & I'll answer them in the following episodes.

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In this episode of Elegant Erotica, host Anfisa Shimkevich opens up about her journey of self-discovery, navigating sexual identity, celibacy, and personal transformation. She explores the power of reclaiming desire, overcoming fear, and embracing authentic self-expression.

Join the conversation on empowerment, healing, and the deeper meaning of sexual liberation.

Here is what to expect:

• Breaking free from sexual conditioning
• Navigating fears and reclaiming pleasure
• How sexuality and spirituality intertwine
• Overcoming shame to embrace desire

Enjoooy!

Episode: The Link Between Self-Love & Pleasure

In this episode of Elegant Erotica, host Anfisa Shimkevich explores the intimate connection between self-love and self-pleasure. She invites you to rethink what it means to truly embrace yourself—mind, body, and emotions.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on healing, empowerment, and the deeper layers of self-acceptance.

In this episode learn about:

• Redefining self-love
• Embracing all parts of yourself
• Unlocking personal empowerment
• How pleasure shapes our well-being
• Rewiring the brain through pleasure

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Welcome to the Anfisa Shimkevich Podcast! Today, I’m joined by Jen Fountain. As a Poet & Artist, creativity runs through her veins. Jen transforms her visions into beautiful, original art and translates her emotions, experiences and dreams into poems. Using her Instagram ‘Luna Lingua’ and Substack as an expressive platform, Jen shares content on astrological transits, moon phases and cycles with the intention of helping others to move through life with more ease, grace and peace.

In this episode:

• How to align with the guidance of the moon
• Navigating transitional phases and embracing the art of letting go
• Finding the balance between living from your personal desires and honoring the planetary influences in your life
• Using astrology as a tool to navigate challenging or transformative times
• Practical tips for integrating astrology into your daily life
• Understanding Jupiter returns and Saturn's nodal cycles
• The experience of dancing for a psychedelic jam band
• Exploring tantra as a pathway to unlock pleasure

Thank you for joining me on this journey to self-mastery!

Host: Anfisa Shimkevich

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Во второй части мы продолжаем беседу с Дарьей Макуриной, художницей, фотографом и арт-директором.

Здесь мы говорим о:

Опыте хейта, ненависти от окружающих

Свободе слова и ее тонкой грани

Внутреннем критике и его власти над творческим процессом

Различных восприятиях текущей мировой ситуации

Способах преодоления личных трудностей и инструменты которыми пользуется Дарья

Ведущая: Анфиса Шимкевич

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Гость: Дарья Макурина

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