34 episodes

Welcome to the Happy Place podcast, where we’re going to discover the essence of lasting satisfaction in life. I'm your host, Rina, and, together, we'll explore the elusive concept of happiness.

Professionally I’m known as a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former professional Domme, extreme sports athlete - I call myself a Vulnerability guide - I create safe spaces for healing, self-discovery and spiritual explorations.

I first encountered the term Happy Place while pursuing freediving. Freedivers find peace amidst the ocean's immense pressure by envisioning a tranquil sanctuary. By incorporating our Happy Place into our everyday lives, we too can celebrate the gift of being alive.

What is your happy place? Is it an internal state, a product of external circumstances, or a delicate balance of both? Let’s challenge the status quo and venture beyond the conventional understanding of happiness.

Join me and my guests as we uncover the secrets behind courageously embracing our search for lasting happiness to create extraordinary lives full of experiences and explorations to be proud of!

This is a journey through spirituality, extreme sports, BDSM, and psychedelics, uncovering paths to true happiness.

Get ready to be inspired and transformed as we unravel the mysteries of the Happy Place.

Happy Place Rina Trevi

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.6 • 14 Ratings

Welcome to the Happy Place podcast, where we’re going to discover the essence of lasting satisfaction in life. I'm your host, Rina, and, together, we'll explore the elusive concept of happiness.

Professionally I’m known as a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former professional Domme, extreme sports athlete - I call myself a Vulnerability guide - I create safe spaces for healing, self-discovery and spiritual explorations.

I first encountered the term Happy Place while pursuing freediving. Freedivers find peace amidst the ocean's immense pressure by envisioning a tranquil sanctuary. By incorporating our Happy Place into our everyday lives, we too can celebrate the gift of being alive.

What is your happy place? Is it an internal state, a product of external circumstances, or a delicate balance of both? Let’s challenge the status quo and venture beyond the conventional understanding of happiness.

Join me and my guests as we uncover the secrets behind courageously embracing our search for lasting happiness to create extraordinary lives full of experiences and explorations to be proud of!

This is a journey through spirituality, extreme sports, BDSM, and psychedelics, uncovering paths to true happiness.

Get ready to be inspired and transformed as we unravel the mysteries of the Happy Place.

    Ep. 33 Who Am I? Exploring True Love with Ganga Cording.

    Ep. 33 Who Am I? Exploring True Love with Ganga Cording.

    Join Rina in this enlightening episode as she sits down with her spiritual teacher, Ganga Cording, to explore the transformative potential of spiritual practice. Ganga shares her unique perspective on love as a form of surrender to oneself, the pitfalls of religious dogma, and the liberating power of self-inquiry. Delve into the concepts of consciousness, the ever-present meditation space, and the process of Satori, where true self-exploration leads to unconditional love and profound freedom. This episode offers a deep dive into how we can embrace our individuality, challenge our conditioning, and fully show up in every moment of life. These are very deep insights on living authentically and embracing all aspects of freedom, as well as an invitation to join self-inquiry "Satori" groups.
    You can connect with Ganga Cording and learn more about her offerings via her website https://awareness-academy.com/
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    Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.
    This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. 
    Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!
    Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and more
    https://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-library

    If you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina Trevi
    Let’s Connect!
    Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/
    Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/
    Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training 
    https://www.suhai.world/
    Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com 

    • 55 min
    Ep. 32 Feminine Ties: Embracing Body and Pleasure through Shibari with Jaqueline Michelle.

    Ep. 32 Feminine Ties: Embracing Body and Pleasure through Shibari with Jaqueline Michelle.

    The dialogue between rope and your body can offer a new inner landscape you hadn't previously had access to. What comes to the forefront in such vulnerable setting?
    You enter a space where so much of your internal reality unravels its way through. Hidden feelings. Fantasies. Memories. Beliefs. Desires. Wounds. Turn ons.
    You may discover parallels with how you feel in rope, along with how you feel in the bedroom, and intimacy. In life.
    New layers of your erotic nature unlocked.
    The intention of being tied, begins and end with you.
    Join this show where Jaqueline Michelle unravels her story of fascination with ropes - story of sensuality, stillness and embodiment. & here is the link to our upcoming shibari retreat in May 2024 - intimatelytied.com 
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    Jaqueline Michelle is a Sensuality Mentor and Muse and Sensual Shibari Practitioner. She is devoted to supporting women into awakening in to their body, power, and pleasure through self pleasure and personal empowerment.
    Find her @jaquemich on IG
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    Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.
    This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. 
    Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!
    Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and more
    https://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-library
    If you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina Trevi
    Let’s Connect!
    Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/
    Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/
    Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training 
    https://www.suhai.world/
    Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com 

    • 31 min
    Ep. 31 Untangling Rope: Exploring the Art of Scene vs. the Craft of Practice

    Ep. 31 Untangling Rope: Exploring the Art of Scene vs. the Craft of Practice

    Today, we're unraveling the knots between rope scenes and rope practice—let's get tied up in the details.
    This one's for those passionate about the art of rope tying, no matter your skill level.
    In the world of rope practitioners, there's often a swirling debate: Should one focus solely on the rope or on the person being tied? And is it possible to seamlessly blend both approaches?
    If I were to categorize rope tying, it typically falls into two camps: the meticulous attention to detail on the rope itself—knots, tension, harnesses—and the deep connection with the individual—intentions behind the ties, tactile interaction, emotional resonance.
    Join me as I delve into this fascinating dichotomy, sharing insights and navigating the delicate balance between the technical and the human aspects of rope tying. Let's unravel the intricacies together!
    Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.
    This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. 
    Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!
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    Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com 
    Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and more
    https://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-library

    If you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina Trevi
    Let’s Connect!
    Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/
    Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/
    Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training 
    https://www.suhai.world/

    • 27 min
    Ep. 30 Intimate Leadership: Unveiling Erotic Confidence.

    Ep. 30 Intimate Leadership: Unveiling Erotic Confidence.

    I'd like to invite you to explore the potent intersection of leadership and sensuality. In this episode, we delve deep into the art of wielding erotic confidence not just in intimate settings, but as a transformative force in leadership. Join us as we uncover the subtle dynamics and powerful influences of eroticism in guiding and inspiring others.
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    Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.
    This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. 
    Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!
    Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and more
    https://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-library

    If you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina Trevi
    Let’s Connect!
    Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/
    Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/
    Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training 
    https://www.suhai.world/
    Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com 

    • 53 min
    Ep. 29 High Mindfulness: Navigating Cannabis Consciousness, with Ariane Williams

    Ep. 29 High Mindfulness: Navigating Cannabis Consciousness, with Ariane Williams

    In this show we explore the transformative potential of cannabis with expert guidance from Ariane Williams.
    Ariane Williams is not just an expert; she's a trusted luminary in the realm of psychedelic guidance and integration. With a discerning clientele seeking to elevate self-awareness, Ariane specializes in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, chronic pain, endocannabinoid deficiency, and those on transformative life journeys.
    In each episode, Ariane shares invaluable insights on how cannabis can be used mindfully. From avoiding addiction and undesirable effects like shame and paranoia to choosing the right dose, settings, and type of cannabidiol, she guides listeners on harnessing cannabis for personal and spiritual growth, healing, and intimacy.
    Join us as we embark on a journey toward understanding and harnessing the potential of cannabis for holistic well-being and self-discovery. Tune in and break the stigma surrounding cannabis through education and mindfulness.
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    Ariane is a seasoned registered nurse with 16 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Labor & Delivery, Hospice, and Alternative Medicine. Based in Texas, she passionately guides individuals on transformative journeys, drawing from cannabis, herbal remedies, and psychedelic integration. As an integrative endocannabinoid specialist and sought-after cannabis educator, Ariane supports clients struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, chronic pain, and endocannabinoid deficiency. With advanced training in psychedelic guidance and integration, she is a trusted luminary in her field, presenting internationally and continually expanding her expertise through education and personal experiences.
    IG @thekind_nurse
    https://www.trustedcannanurse.com/
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    Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.
    This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. 
    Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!

    Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and more
    https://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-library

    If you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina Trevi
    Let’s Connect!
    Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/
    Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/
    Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training 
    https://www.suhai.world/
    Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com

    • 38 min
    Ep. 28 Beyond Kink: Redefining Shibari as a Gateway into Mysticism.

    Ep. 28 Beyond Kink: Redefining Shibari as a Gateway into Mysticism.

    Embark on a journey beyond the surface of Shibari, where its mystical depths hold transformative experiences for those willing to explore its spiritual dimensions. Shibari, the Japanese art of tying is appealing not only to those identified as kinky. In this episode, we strip away preconceptions to uncover the deeper meanings behind Shibari's rituals.
    Explore the delicate balance of trust and vulnerability as participants surrender control to the skilled hands of the top. Delve into the symbolic and ritualistic aspects of Shibari, where themes of bondage and liberation intertwine to evoke intense emotional and psychological responses.
    Discover the physical sensations evoked by Shibari's intricate ties, stimulating the nervous system and heightening awareness.
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    Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.
    This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. 
    Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!
    Get Access to Rina’s Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and more
    https://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-library

    If you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina Trevi
    Let’s Connect!
    Shibari Weekend - intimatelytied.com (Next one - May 2024)
    Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/
    Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/
    Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner’s Training 
    https://www.suhai.world/

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

corotemp ,

Beautiful soul

Rina is simply amazing. She enables you through her journeys to identify, explore and heal in such beautiful ways. So empowering! It is blissful to be in her presence, and I am very thankful she is part of my community. Her podcasts are so personal and insightful, please don’t hesitate to dive in. Thank you so much Rina!

Anemoneone ,

Gratitude

I’ve known Rina for many years and I’ve learned so much from her through these years. The sacred knowledge of physical and spiritual exploration, self awareness, self love, kindness and compassion are very important things she’s helped me to understand. This podcast is amazing addition to all beautiful things she’s done already. Keep going.

Sammrb ,

A life of pleasure is so possible

Rina is the person who makes me believe that pleasure beyond my wildest dreams is not only possible for me but teaches me HOW to get there. Thank you for this gift to the world- my life is better because of your wisdom.

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