In this week's episode, we welcome Men's Embodiment Coach Allan Isbell. In this conversation, Sophie and Allan talks about feminine energy, how to keep love alive at different levels of consciousness, leadership and discernment in relationships and much more. 3:00 Who is Alan McGrath Isbell 4:55 His journey with feminine energy 8:13 Men and emotions: why guys struggle with expressing emotions 13:11 When a woman criticizes a man 21:30 Why women criticize men 22:30 The Importance of Boundaries in Romantic Relationships 25:05 3 Stages in a relationship 30:30 Is self-sacrifice ruining your relationship? 34:43 When a woman closes in relationship 39:05 Quote: The masculine is the most attractive when it needs nothing 44:15  Mediation is access to masculine 47:35 Dismantling the parent-child relationship 55:30 Leadership and discernment in relationships 58:05 What he likes about the feminine 1:30:00 Where to learn more about Alan’s work Allan is a Men's Embodiment Coach that specializes in Masculine Training and Polarity Mentorship. With 7 years in the trenches of men’s work and 13 years of meditation practice, he has committed himself to the art of living as a fearless and authentic man and walking the talk that he has shared with countless men and women. His work lies in helping his clients bring their depth, heart, and consciousness to their life and relationships in the most liberating and loving ways possible. You can find his work here: https://www.allanmcgrathisbell.com/ For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com