Attunement, Empathy, and Connection: Learn the "Soft" Skills of Sex

Shownotes

• The importance of focusing on connection instead of healing

• How to describe your feelings from your body instead of your head

• The most effective way to teach attunement to men

• Why lack of attunement feels like apathy

• The difference between suppression and containment

• What it feels like to be present inside of yourself

Bio

Steven Jaggers is a somatic educator, practitioner and the founder of SOMA+IQ™ Breathwork, a powerful modality for nervous system healing and embodied transformation.

He has trained over 2,000 practitioners in a unique method that rewires the body's response to stress, trauma and connection through potent tools like breath, co-regulation and somatic self-inquiry.

Steven's approach bridges ancient healing traditions with modern neuroscience, offering experiential tools for emotional integration, authentic relating and whole-body aliveness.

His work has been featured in university-accredited programs, major podcasts and global events. Learn more about Steven and his work on his website.

Timestamps

00:00:45 - Guest introduction

00:04:54 - Steven explains what meta skills are and their importance

00:08:25 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com

00:09:34 - The importance of focusing on connection instead of healing

00:13:14 - How to describe your feelings from your body instead of your head

00:17:20 - Steven shares Eckhart Tolle's definition of stress

00:21:05 - Others can feel your alignment in their nervous systems

00:23:24 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification

00:24:35 - Discover MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir

00:25:36 - Steven's definition of eros

00:25:47 - Layla shares her definition of eros

00:32:13 - The most effective way to teach attunement to men

00:42:53 - Why lack of attunement feels like apathy

00:47:26 - The difference between suppression and containment

00:51:52 - Enhance your sensitivity and pleasure inside Crystal Pleasure

00:53:19 - Steven explains the 4 modes of communication

00:55:01 - Steven guides Layla through a powerful breathwork practice

01:06:42 - What it feels like to be present inside of yourself

01:07:05 - What it feels like to not be present inside of yourself

01:12:08 - The 3 potentials that can happen for a client during coaching or facilitating

01:16:57 - Conclusion