EP360 - Intimacy Redefined: Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds with Dr. Laura Copley

Welcome to episode 360 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Laura Copley. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Laura Copley's book, "Loving You is Hurting Me”, how Trauma bonding is about deep emotional connections and why solo relationship effort can yield positive results.  Trauma, heartache, betrayal, and abandonment can leave lasting scars that break the heart, clouds the mind, and shatter the soul. Dr. Laura Copley understands how painful and damaging your trauma wounds are and is trained to guide you toward healing.   Dr. Laura brings life transformation and Post-Traumatic Growth to your fingertips by offering one-on-one guidance, small group mentoring, powerful courses, online workshops, in-person conferences, live Q&A, and community support for those to connect who are on similar self-healing journey.   A globe-trotter at her core, Laura’s mission has taken her all over the world where she has made profound healing impacts in the lives of her clients and students. After her adventures speaking, advocating, and healing around the world, Laura returns to the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, where she is creating her dream lifestyle with her baby girl and golden retriever on her riverfront farmette overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.     In this episode, you will hear:  The need to view individuals as whole beings, not just oppressors or victims How Trauma bonding is about deep emotional connections  The ways safety and trust play a significant role in sexual connection How the embodiment of emotions can enhance sexual experiences Strategies for breaking the toxic hook pattern include mapping the cycle How solo relationship effort can yield positive results Openly discussing trauma and vulnerabilities strengthens emotional bonds Details on Dr. Laura Copley's book, "Loving You is Hurting Me”  Cozy Earth This week’s episode was sponsored by Cozy Earth. Use the code SEXOLOGY to get 40% off all products: https://cozyearth.com/discount/SEXOLOGY   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast   Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy