Episodes: 11
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: United Kingdom
Publicly listed emails
nick@evolvingminds.org.uk
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Nick Kientsch - Spiritual practitioner and meditation teacher with more than 30 years of meditation experience, including seven years as a Buddhist monk. He explores Sacred Intimacy, Tantra, non-duality, and queer...
Grant Shepherd - Imposter Syndrome, Spiritual Awakening, Enlightenment, Self-worth, Spiritual Bypassing, Buddhist Identity, And Authentic Living
Grant Shepherd - Tantra, Lgbtq+ Pride, Authenticity, Self-acceptance, Mindfulness, Radical Inclusivity, And Shared Humanity
Grant Shepherd - Classical And Neo-tantra, Sexual Energy, Shame, Gay Men's Intimacy, App Culture, Meditation, And Spiritual Development
Meditation, Madness or Awakening? Exploring the Dark Side of Mindfulness
September 10, 2026
Can meditation sometimes make things worse rather than better? And if practice brings up panic, dissociation, fear or even a loss of our familiar sense of self, is something going wrong — or could it point towards something deeper?In this conversation, Nick and Grant explore the increasingly discussed “dark side of mindfulness”, drawing on decades of personal experience within Buddhist and Tantric traditions.Both share times when intensive meditation left them surprisingly less grounded rathe...
Imposter Syndrome, Enlightenment & the Search for Self
July 17, 2026
In this deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation, Nick Kientsch and Grant Shepherd explore the hidden inner world that so many of us carry but rarely speak about.Beginning with Nick's own experience of imposter syndrome, the discussion unfolds into a rich exploration of spiritual awakening, self-worth, enlightenment, and what it means to live authentically in a culture obsessed with success, status and achievement.In this episode we explore:- Why imposter syndrome affects even e...
What If Every Day Were Pride? Tantra, Authenticity and Shared Humanity
June 17, 2026
In this episode, Nick Kientsch and Grant Shepherd explore the relationship between Tantra, spirituality and LGBTQ+ pride, reflecting on what it means to live authentically beyond Pride Month. Drawing on Buddhist and tantric traditions, they discuss self-acceptance, the power of slowing down, and how embracing our bodies, relationships and life force can become a path to greater awareness and joy. Together they explore radical inclusivity, the history and meaning of Pride, and how ancient wisd...
The Ecstasy Project is hosted by Nick Kientsch. Its publicly listed email is nick@evolvingminds.org.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for The Ecstasy Project: nick@evolvingminds.org.uk.
Podseeker estimates The Ecstasy Project reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Ecstasy Project typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Substantive training or professional experience in Tantra, meditation, Buddhism, non-dual spirituality, LGBTQ+ wellbeing, psychotherapy, or intimate relationships, ideally supported by teaching, research, or a dedicated practice. Common among recent guests: Advanced religious or spiritual studies; Long-term meditation or Tantra practice; Experience teaching spiritual or wellbeing practices. Recent guests include Grant Shepherd, Grant Shepherd, and Grant Shepherd.
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