Ep. 84 The Body, Pleasure & Shame: Reclaiming Desire and Self-Trust with Corrine Gardner

Welcome back to the HEAR HER podcast.In this episode, Heather sits down with Corinne Gardner for an honest, nuanced conversation around sexual wellness, self-trust, and what it really means to feel safe in your body.Corinne shares her personal journey—from experiencing sexual trauma and feeling disconnected from her body to slowly rebuilding trust, voice, and intimacy through support, coaching, and deep inner work.They explore how shame, judgment, and cultural conditioning shape the way women relate to their bodies, their desires, and their relationships—and how creating safety is the foundation for reconnecting with themselves.This conversation opens the door to topics that are often avoided, offering a grounded, compassionate space to begin listening more deeply to your body, your needs, and your truth.In This Episode:The impact of shame, judgment, and conditioning on women’s relationships with their bodies Rebuilding trust in your voice, your needs, and your intuition What it means to feel safe in your body after disconnection or trauma How cultural and relational patterns influence what we tolerate in relationships The role of safety in moving from the head into the body and heart Pleasure as something we belong to—not something we earn or avoid Creating space to speak honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar Connect with Today’s Guest✨ Corinne Gardner — Psychosexual Coach & Women’s Wellness Advocate Website: corinnegardner.com/aboutInstagram: @evulvawellnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-e-gardner/Email: [email protected] with Heather✨ Join the HEAR HER SisterhoodA sacred space to slow down, tune inward, and be held in community✨ Book a Session at OverSoul (Charlottesville, VA)https://oversoulhealingcenter.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/35Let’s Stay in TouchJoin the Email Communityhttps://artisanal-teacher-5816.kit.com/2212c835d6Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/divinelysensitive/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/[email protected] You for ListeningIf this episode resonated, you’re invited to like, subscribe, or share the podcast—it helps this work reach the hearts it’s meant for.Until next time,May you remember to quiet the chaos, tune inward, and HEAR HER ✨