#306 - Dr. Holly Richmond - Sexual Trauma, Healing & Reclaiming Pleasure

Dr. Holly Richmond joins Something For Everybody this week. Dr. Holly is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, holds a PhD in Somatic Psychology, and is the Associate Director for Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. Dr. Richmond is one of North America’s leading sex therapists, serving women, men, couples and gender-diverse individuals for relationship and sexuality issues. In this conversation, Dr. Holly Richmond and I explore the complexities of discussing sex, the nuances of sexual trauma, and the importance of understanding and labeling experiences. They delve into the reactions to trauma, the long journey to healing, and the impact of societal norms on perceptions of sexual experiences. The discussion also touches on the role of psychedelics in healing, the challenges of reporting sexual trauma, and the significance of self-pleasure in understanding one's sexuality. Throughout, we emphasize the importance of awareness, understanding, and the need for open conversations about sex and trauma. - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company - get $10 off your next order - https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ (use code: EVERYBODY) Get 10% OFF Daily Brain Care at https://drlewisnutrition.com/everybody (automatically applied at checkout) - Extra Stuff: iG: https://www.instagram.com/drhollyrichmond/ Website: https://drhollyrichmond.com/ - Subscribe to my newsletter: https://aaronmachbitz.com/ - Something For Everybody Merchandise → https://shopforeverybody.com/collections/somethingforeverybody - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on October 8th, 2024) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) Episodes You Might Enjoy: #295 - How to Use What You Have To Get What You Want - Jason Silver https://everybodyspod.com/jasonsilver/ #291 - Breaking Free from the 'Man Box' - Kip Ioane https://everybodyspod.com/kipioane/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/