Soul Wide Open with Michelle Renee

Rebuilding a healthy sex life after surviving trauma is a challenging journey that requires effort and dedication. As discussed in the podcast episode, while this process is not easy, it is entirely possible. The host, Michelle Renee, emphasizes the importance of addressing the impact of trauma on one's sexuality and sensuality.

The episode highlights the significance of celebrating one's sexuality and not allowing shame or fear to overshadow it. Dr. Ruth's quote about celebrating sexuality resonates with the idea that embracing one's sexual identity is essential for healing and moving forward after experiencing trauma. Michelle Renee shares her personal experience of abandoning her sexuality and sensuality after a violent trauma, illustrating the common struggle many individuals face in reconnecting with this aspect of themselves.

Join Michelle as she provides guidance and support for those navigating this difficult journey towards healing and reclaiming their sexuality.

Talking Points:

[00:01:48] Rebuilding a healthy sex life.

[00:07:24] The impact of societal expectations.

[00:12:04] Sexual boundaries and triggers.

[00:14:46] Rebuilding confidence after trauma.

[00:18:42] Educate yourself on trauma.

[00:21:47] Setting healthy boundaries for growth.

[00:26:04] Embracing uniqueness and having fun.

Quotes:

"Being sexy and feeling vibrant and embracing that flirtatious, fun way of being, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that."

"This is an area that can leave you feeling incredibly confident and incredibly beautiful."

"So you've got to find a therapist that you feel enough of a deep connection with, and that you trust, to go in there and be completely raw, and be ready to listen to them, and be ready to not just listen, be ready to implement what it is that you're suggesting that you do."

"This confident woman who's not shrunken by what has happened to her, but instead she's ready to blossom and open up and become this brand new version of herself."

"Boundaries are one of the number one ways I have been able to rebuild my life from scratch."

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