250. Healing Religious Trauma with Danie Bergstrom

Hey hey! Thank you so much for coming back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week we have Danie Bergstrom on the show! Danie is a queer somatic sexologist and a trauma specialist working with the sapphic community. Her work focuses on transforming trauma and intimacy blocks into deeper connection and pleasure through experimental learning. We're talking about how purity culture can disconnect us from our bodies and the gentle practices that help you rebuild safety, trust, and a sense of ownership over your pleasure again.In this episode:What purity culture and religious trauma areHow high control religious environments shape sexualityWhy shame can make it hard to enjoy pleasureHow somatic practices help the body relearn safety and agencyWhy curiosity and voice matter when reclaiming desireA reminder that pleasure is deserved and healing has no timelineThank you so much for listening!  Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!ResourcesWant By Gillian Anderson The Intimacy Block Quiz Connect with DanieYouTube - @SapphicSexologistWebsite - SapphicSexologist.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: [email protected]