25. Trauma, Consent & Neurodivergence: A Juicy Talk with Sex Therapist, Nicole Cass

In this episode of The Juicy Truth with Dr. Jenny, Dr. Jenny is joined by sex therapist Nicole Cass for a powerful, layered conversation on the difference between stimulation and fear and how they show up in the body—especially for trauma survivors and neurodivergent individuals. Together, they unpack how context, communication, and consent are essential for cultivating pleasure and intimacy. From navigating trauma and neurodivergence to exploring desires and boundaries, this episode offers deep insights and practical tools for creating safety, trust, and authentic connection in relationships.KEY MOMENTS:02:22 – How neurodivergence shapes the experience of pleasure and intimacy05:12 – Why context matters in sexual relationships and arousal19:44 – Trauma, intimacy, and learning to feel safe in your body again36:33 – Consent and scheduling: rethinking how intimacy works42:32 – What safety really means in healing and relationshipsRESOURCES:Let's do this transformational work together! ⁠Book a free call to explore 1:1 options. STAY CONNECTED:Instagram: @docjenb_nd CONNECT WITH NICOLE:Nicole Cass is a sex therapist with a passion for helping people rewrite their stories around pleasure. With three years in private practice and a Sexual Health Certificate from U of M, she specializes in supporting trauma survivors and neurodivergent folx in embracing intimacy on their own terms. Before private practice, she worked as a school social worker—so she’s no stranger to meeting people where they are with warmth, humor, and zero judgment. Her favorite thing? Helping clients give themselves permission to feel pleasure—in and out of the bedroom.https://healthforlifegr.com/experts/nicole-cass/SUPPORT ‘THE JUICY TRUTH WITH DR. JENNY”:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share with a friend or to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @docjenb_nd for updates & empowering content.