066 - Rachel Halder: Purity Culture & People Pleasing

from Threshold Moments · host Sarah Tacy

Welcome to Threshold Moments, dear listeners. Today I'm joined by somatic practitioner, writer, thought leader, coach, and guide, Rachel Halder. Rachel is certified in over 10 different healing modalities and has a decade of experience with advanced trainings around trauma resolution, sexual liberation and collective healing. In this conversation, we unpack the origins of purity culture and discuss how silence and shame can lead to disconnection from yourself and your body. Walk with us as explore the complex thresholds of trauma, the path to sexual liberation, and the importance of personal boundaries in spiritual practices. Tune in to learn more about: What purity culture is and how it can be a form of trauma for women The intersection between nervous system work, sexual liberation, and people pleasing How silence around certain topics can be the seed of shame and disconnection from self The abusive dynamics that can happen within spiritual self-awakening communities and couples Mentioned in the episode: 053 – Dana Myers: Prioritizing Pleasure Connect with Sarah: Follow Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah for 21 Days of Untapped Support Connect with Rachel: Follow Rachel on Instagram Visit Rachel's Website Get Rachel's Free Ebook

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