From Breadcrumbing to Boundaries: Choosing Self-Love Over Scraps | Sexual Healing

Episode Description: This is Part 2 of our deep dive with Emma Lyons—trauma healer, energy worker, and creator of The Inner Narcissist . If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, go catch that first to fully grasp today’s conversation. You can watch it here: Part 1 on YouTube In this episode, we explore how trauma lives in the body, how shame blocks pleasure, and how to reclaim your worth in relationships, business, and intimacy. We also role-play a realistic dating scenario to model boundary-setting around breadcrumbing. Topics Covered: How trauma can remain locked in the nervous system even after the danger has passed Somatic practices to help you feel safe in your body (breathwork, yoga, safe havens) The connection between overgiving and under-charging in both business and relationships How shame prevents you from receiving pleasure and being fully authentic Daily embodiment practices to retrain safety in the body Understanding and dismantling the “inner narcissist” Role-play: how to respond to breadcrumbing in dating with clarity and confidence The deep links between sexuality, self-worth, and money Guest and Resources: Guest: Emma Lyons — Founder of Trauma Matrix Free Gift: 5 Signs It’s Time to Break Up with Your Inner Narcissist → tinyurl.com/nottodaynarc Connect with Emma: Instagram | TikTok Read her essays: traumamatrix.substack.com Connect with Eve and Support the Movement: Website:https://pleaseme.online/ — full episodes, resources, and more Newsletter: https://pleasemewitheve.substack.com/ — weekly insights and updates Patreon: Support the show for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive content ASN Lifestyle Magazine: Read Eve’s column “Big Clit Energy – A Please Me! Series” Book a free 15-minute consultation: Health coaching, intimacy coaching, or sexual health PT → [Calendly link] Owwll App: Use code EH576472 to connect directly with Eve at no cost Special Thanks and Call to Action: Thanks to the Please Me! community for listening, sharing, and supporting the show. Your support has helped us become one of the top global podcasts in sexuality and wellness. If this episode resonated with you: Share it with someone who could benefit Leave a five-star review Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes Consider nominating Please Me! for a 2026 Webby Award in Health , LGBTQ+ Advocacy , or Education Early entry deadline is October 24 Also: Listen to Part 1 of this conversation here: https://studio.youtube.com/video/butb8WyA_Bc/edit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices