In this soul-deep episode of The Enlighten DXB Podcast, Erika Masako Welch is joined by transformational guide, psychotherapist, and ISTA faculty member Laura Deva to explore the healing path of descension — a journey into the underworld of the self, where true power and sovereignty are reclaimed.
Laura shares her courageous personal story: from facing cancer and working in the criminal justice system, to her formative experiences within the sex industry. Along the way, she discovered profound truths about sexuality, money, and power — and how these forces shape our identity, relationships, and capacity to live fully.
Together, they unpack the role of shadow work, archetypal embodiment, and mystery schools in spiritual and psychological transformation. This conversation is a guidepost for anyone seeking to integrate their light and dark, reclaim suppressed parts of self, and walk the mystical path with grounded presence.
Guest Bio:
Laura Deva is a transformational guide, psychotherapist, and ISTA faculty member devoted to awakening embodied sovereignty and soulful power. With over 15 years of global experience, she weaves deep psychology, sacred sexuality, trauma alchemy, and ancient temple arts into potent spaces of healing and rebirth. Trained in clinical and criminal psychology, and rooted in tantric and shamanic lineages, Laura holds a fierce yet tender container for radical transformation. Whether through her private practice in Geneva or international workshops and rites of passage, she leads seekers home to their bodies, their truth, and their divine essence.
Connect with Laura:
Website: www.lauradeva.com
Instagram: @laura_deva_love
Join One of Laura’s upcoming retreats:
Shamanic Womb Journey in Samothraki (September 2025 / women only)
Living from the Mystery Retreat in Germany (November 2025)
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