106. Purity Culture, Shame & PMDD | with Ashley Hudson

This was such a great conversation with Ashley, as we delved deep into shame, purity culture and the message so many of us are believing based on how our brain operates.   I really feel this chat is so relevant to us ladies who struggle with the incessant voices of shame, condemnation and guilt in the luteal phase- particularly when it comes to shame around sexual sin or your past.   I hope this episode encourages you! Lauren --- About Ashley Hudson:  Dr. Ashley Hudson is a therapist, coach, speaker, and educator who brings warmth and humor to some of life's most complex conversations — mental, spiritual, and sexual health included. She has a way of making the uncomfortable feel approachable, and for helping people find beauty and resilience in the very places they once felt most broken. Ashley holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work and a PhD in Clinical Sexology. Through her practice and education platform, Pearl in Process, she walks alongside individuals, couples, and families with a simple but deeply held conviction: healing takes time, growth is possible, and peace can be found even in life's most challenging seasons.    Website: www.pearlinprocess.com Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pearlinprocess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearlinprocess Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pearlinprocess/    ---   Next Steps: Get The Luteal Prep Guide  (www.pmddwithlauren.com/guide).  --- Want a taste tester of The Luteal Prep Guide? Get the first section for free here! (https://www.pmddwithlauren.com/sectionone). --- Get My PMDD Spotify Playlist: www.pmddwithlauren.com/starthere --- Follow me on IG: @pmddwithlauren --- Send me an email: [email protected] --- Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement program. Reliance on any information provided by this podcast is solely at your own risk. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. We encourage you to make informed decisions in consultation with your healthcare professional.