122: Identity Alchemy with Nick Onken

How do you self-identify? Do you feel in alignment with your identity? Or are you sensing the subtle dissonance? Nick Onken, identity wizard, world-renowned photographer, and creative alchemist joins me on this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics to talk about re-inventing ourselves and alchemizing old wounds can allow us to live our most authentic expression.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Nick’s journey with self-identity and re-inventing the self The complexity of tying your self-worth to your identity Identity alchemy - Deconstruction, Creation, and Becoming How important is it for us to have a personal “brand” Cultural identity "trends" of pronouns, polyamory, etc How plant medicine can support the identity alchemy process Shining a light on shadow work Self-actualization and owning your power Nick’s recommended reading for beginning your Identity Alchemy process THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Nick Onken is a world renowned photographer, host of Onken Radio podcast and creative alchemist devoted to inspiring the world to create their moments. Nick has photographed personalities such as Justin Bieber, Tom Hanks, and Jessica Alba. He’s been featured in Fast Company, Huffington Post, and MTV. Nick has traveled to over 60 countries and 7 continents and is the author of the travel photography book, PhotoTrekking. He has photographed global campaigns for international brands such as Nike, Coca Cola and Adidas and his work has been published in magazines such as Conde Nast Traveler, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire. On his podcast, he’s interviewed celebrities such as Usher, Scooter Braun, Donna Karan and many others. He is the founder of the lifestyle brand, NIONlife and has been a featured speaker for Adobe on activating creativity. He also photographs for the charity, Pencils of Promise as he believes that education is the root problem solver of our world. As a creative alchemist, Nick has brought the various creative passions together from making inspiring hats, leading plant medicine + identity alchemy retreats, to photography, (and more) as catalysts for people to come into their fullest authentic self. You can find out more about Nick and all the myriad of ways he works at onken.co Want more? Start your journey to coming back home to your body + developing a sensual relationship. Grab my FREE Sensual Sundays Guide full of all my favorite products + Sunday ritual to reconnect with your pleasure once again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-sundays If you’re desiring a deeper dive into the lifestyle of sensual pleasure, come join me for a 14 day initiation into Sensual Awakening. Learn the foundations of activating your pleasure senses, creating luxury without expense, + cultivating a lovership with your body, again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message