1099 - Jay Stringer: Porn Is Hijacked Desire (Here’s How to Reclaim It)
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Show Notes
In this conversation, Sathiya and Jay Stringer explore the concept of desire, challenging the common belief that it is a problem. They discuss how desire can be a source of healing, intimacy, and personal growth. Jay introduces his framework of five core desires—wholeness, personal growth, intimacy, pleasure, and meaning—and emphasizes the importance of navigating critical periods in life with intention and support from community and elders. The discussion highlights the diagnostic nature of desire and its role in revealing areas of personal development, ultimately advocating for a healthier relationship with desire as a means to flourish in life.
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- (1:06:45) Critical Periods: Windows for Reinvention
- (1:10:00) The Role of Elders & Rites of Passage