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**From Banking to Beautiful Moments: A Photographer's Journey of Healing**

Discover how "The Fiddler of Light," a former banker turned photographer and visual artist, transformed personal struggles into powerful artistic expression. After experiencing burnout, Greg found salvation through his camera lens, evolving from train photography to creating intimate portraits that celebrate human vulnerability and beauty, including the art of nude photography.

This episode delves deep into the delicate art of nude photography, exploring how authentic connections and trust create transformative experiences for both photographer and subject, as well as the viewer of the photos. Greg shares compelling insights about cultural differences between European and American approaches to nudity, while emphasizing the crucial distinction between artistic expression and sexuality.

Most powerfully, Greg reveals how photography became his healing tool, helping not only himself but also his subjects embrace self-acceptance and recognize their unique beauty. Through his lens, he's helped individuals with personal struggles, including those battling illness and self-image issues, find new perspectives on their bodies and themselves.

Ready to explore the intersection of art, healing, and human connection? Listen to this powerful episode about finding light in unexpected places.

00:00:00 - Introducing Photographer Greg from Germany
00:01:04 - From Banking to Photography Journey, mental health
00:03:57 - Journey from Burnout to Photography
00:06:36 - Importance of Human Connection in Photography
00:08:44 - Rediscovering Self-Confidence Through Photography
00:10:55 - Creating Beauty Through Photography
00:13:35 - Understanding Nude Photography Motivations
00:15:49 - Nudity vs. Sexuality Debate
00:16:52 - Photography and Nudity in Different Cultures
00:19:22 - Nude Photography and Artistic Boundaries
00:23:49 - Capturing Trust and Inspiration in Photography
00:26:24 - Embracing Sensuality and Self-Love
00:29:29 - Future Aspirations in Photography
00:32:40 - Transformative Journey Through Art
00:37:25 - Support Through Photography and Art

• Greg's transition from an uninteresting, unmotivating banking career to the joys and delights of photography was driven by a personal burnout, illustrating the significant impact of mental health on career choices.
• He emphasizes the critical role of consent and comfort in nude photography, which challenges conventional restrictive views on this artistic genre, and breaks down the taboos of nude pictures while highlighting the artistic beauty and celebratory views of the body as a work of natural art.
• Greg views photography not just as a visual medium, but as a form of communication and connection that promotes self-acceptance and reevaluates societal norms surrounding nudity. Nudity is not always sexual, it can be sensual, and he champions that mantra in his photography work.

Find out more about The Fiddler of Light: https://www.fiddler-of-light.de/

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Ep 616: Sex on the Beach, Excerpt from The Siren Who Couldn't Sing, An Open Door Erotic Romantasy Tale.

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The Open Door Romantasy Continues from Wingless Hunger to The Siren Who Couldn't Sing (book 2 in the series) ... Gabriella finds herself nude on the beach and reaching out for her hero again.

Story blurb:

Gabriella finally found what she was looking for. As a fairy-siren-human, she was with the love of her life, a human male named Leif. Gabriella and Leif settled into a happy life, but everything changes when Gabriella is summoned back to the sea. The siren in her makes her ocean bound journey smooth, that is until an unseen force starts messing with the couple and splits them up. While they feel like powerless pawns in a chess game as their hearts and bodies get wrenched from each other, all they want is their happily ever after, if only the one in power will allow that to happen.

Enjoy book 2 in the Arching Hunger Series, a spicy open-door HEA Romantasy, with explicit intimate scenes, forced proximity, devotion, love, and a shrinking & growing woman. This a relationship driven romance first fantasy saga, where the relationship is topmost.

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*Open Door, HEA Spicy Romantasy, spicy erotic romance fiction.
*Lust First, sexuality.
*Forced proximity.
*Shrinking woman, growing woman.
*She needs a hero.
*He's a cinnamon roll.
*The miracle they seek, they don't know all the rules.

Wingless Hunger is a novella, book 1 of 4 in the Arching Hunger series. Enjoy the entertainment of spicy storytelling about relationships and spicy open door erotic romance, romantic fantasy fiction in this audiobook written and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow, author, podcaster, and audiobook narrator. Support human voices only in audio and buy only human created content. Support humans not automation.

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Season 5, Episode 615: Rediscovering Intimacy: A Journey of Sexual Exploration After 60. Listen to Greg's personal story! Topics include personal stories of:

• intimacy
• sex
• kinks
• male sexual health
• sexual wellness
• male sexuality
• female sexuality
• sensuality
• communication
• personal growth
• rediscovery
• sex and aging
• interactions between a male and female partner in sexual explorations within a relationship

Finding Love and Sexual Liberation After 60

Discover how one man's unexpected connection with a younger partner revolutionized his understanding of intimacy and sexuality in his golden years. Greg's story challenges conventional wisdom about age and desire, proving it's never too late for transformative relationships.

Through candid conversations, Greg shares his journey from a sexually restrictive marriage to embracing open communication and exploration with a new partner. His experience highlights the profound impact of honest dialogue about desires and boundaries, demonstrating how breaking free from societal constraints can lead to unprecedented personal growth.

Key highlights:
- Transitioning from a closed-off marriage to an open, communicative relationship
- Exploring new dimensions of intimacy with a younger partner
- Breaking age-related stereotypes about sexuality
- The importance of honest dialogue about desires and boundaries
- Finding hope and renewal in later-life relationships

This powerful episode offers inspiration and practical insights for anyone questioning their sexual future, regardless of age. Listen now to discover how embracing vulnerability and openness can lead to extraordinary connections at any stage of life.

🎧 Tune in to hear Greg's full story and learn why it's never too late to rewrite your relationship narrative.

Timeline:

00:00:00 - Sexuality After 60: A Personal Journey
00:03:46 - Importance of Open Sexual Communication
00:06:11 - Challenges in Marital Communication
00:08:55 - Exploring New Sexual Experiences
00:10:22 - Exploring Sex Toys Together
00:14:14 - Preparing for Future Relationships
00:17:15 - Discovering Female Sensuality
00:19:00 - Exploring Sensuality and Intimacy
00:22:02 - Overcoming Shame in Relationships
00:25:58 - Exploring Female Sexuality and Orgasms
00:28:40 - Exploring Sexual Boundaries and Preferences
00:30:47 - Exploring New Experiences Together
00:32:23 - Open Communication in Relationships
00:34:20 - Unexpected Honey Experience
00:35:59 - Importance of Communication in Relationships

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