This week we’re exploring the dark masculine a side of the masculine that most of us have never been shown, yet is essential for true intimacy, polarity, and healing. I sat down with Adeyemi, a men’s coach and wisdom-keeper, whose journey has taken him from Nigeria to Germany, through deep struggles, plant medicine work, and ultimately into his mission of helping men reclaim their power. In our conversation, we opened up about shame, sexuality, and what it really takes for men to hold both their light and their shadow without rejecting any part of themselves. Together, we explored: 💔 why shame is the lowest vibration and how men can release it 👥 why women can hold space, but men also need other men for their deepest healing 🌗 what the “dark masculine” really means (and why it’s not something to fear) 🔥 how to maintain polarity in relationships without falling into the “mother/teacher” role 🌹 the path to deeper intimacy, ravishment, and authentic connection This conversation is raw, real, and an invitation to embrace all of who you are… light, dark, and everything in between. Connect with Adeyemi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adeyemiadeyosoye/?hl=en Watch my FREE 3-part mini series! : https://highestselfinstitute.com/embodiment-video-series-lp-2025 Receive 10% off your first month of therapy with our sponsor Betterhelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/sahara Join Embodiment Certification - https://highestselfinstitute.com/embodiment-coaching-early-bird-2025?utm_campaign=cohort_4&utm_medium=email&utm_source=hsi Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB and watch the music video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. 0:00 – Intro: exploring the dark masculine 2:15 – Sahara shares her personal journey after divorce 5:30 – Adeyemi on his path: Nigeria, plant medicine, and spirituality 11:20 – Shame as the root wound for men 16:45 – Why men need men’s groups (and women’s role in holding space) 22:30 – Level 2 vs. Level 3 relationships 27:40 – How women can invite men into growth without “mothering” 34:10 – Nonviolent communication vs. radical honesty 40:25 – Polarity in relationships + feminine embodiment 48:00 – Ravishment explained: merging with God through intimacy 55:10 – Dropping performance and trusting desire in sex 1:02:00 – Healing through radical honesty + holding shadows together 1:09:30 – Closing reflections + integration