In this episode, Riva sits down with Anna Cordin, a professional ballroom dancer, electric violinist, author, and relationship seminar leader, for an honest conversation about intimacy, pleasure, and what it really takes to feel safe in love. Anna shares her path from a childhood in Siberia to a life across several cities and two divorces, and how she moved from a cerebral, controlling approach to relationships toward a more receptive, feminine way of being. She talks about her book, why it’s really about trust and emotional connection, and what changed in her body and her whole demeanor when she experienced her first orgasm at 49. As we move through Scorpio season, this is a conversation about depth, honesty, and letting yourself be met.

In this episode...

💃 Anna’s story, from dancing and playing violin as a child in Siberia to building a life in the United States, and returning to the violin after a 37-year break
💃 The shift from control to receptivity, and why love now matters more to her than freedom
💃 Why her book is about trust and emotional connection rather than sexual mechanics, and how she communicates openly with her husband about pleasure
💃 Why butterflies may be a fight-or-flight response, and what calm, observant presence can tell you on a first date
💃 Embracing singlehood as a season of preparation and self-discovery

And more!

Connect with Anna Cordin

🌐 Gala Ballroom (Anna’s website)
📸 Anna on Instagram: @galaballroom_

Resources Mentioned

💃 How to Create Passion: A 3-Hour Relationship Experience with Anna Cordin (Saturday, November 21, 2 to 5 PM, Casa Mannabliss, Delray Beach, FL)
📖 Power of the D*ck: A Love Story by Anna Cordin

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