EPISODE 117: THE IMPACT OF PORN ON INTIMACY & HEALING SEXUAL SHAME WITH GAVIN MEENAN

Public Service Announcement: Porn is killing deeper intimacy and true connection. This episode features Gavin Meenan - recognized as Ireland’s No. 1 Men's Mentor & Award Winning “Coach of the Year" in 2024 and 2025, author of 2 books, and former European Powerlifting Champion.We discuss:the detriment of pornography on society, including sex trafficking, relationships and intimacythe impact of pornography on your relationshipthe many ways to engage sexually and discerning what's actually pleasurableunderstanding shame and disconnectionrewriting the narrative of intimacythe role of religion in sexual shamethe courage to open up to your partnerthe madonna-whore complexthe journey of healing together as a couplea ritual idea to explore and heal your deviant and shadow sexual aspects with your partnerand moreGavin is open about his own life struggles, including overcoming trauma, a fatal car accident he caused and overcoming porn addiction.For more, join us inside the bonus content we share:practical tips on how men and women can show up for each other for sexual healing, deeper connection and greater union. for women - supportive embodiment to encourage your man to open up to you and how to create a safe space for honesty, sharing and to help heal sexual insecurities, pornography addiction and/or shadow kinks and fetishes.for men - how to best show up in response to your woman's reactions and feelings, especially when truth is shared and in challenging moments. Subscribe for access to the bonus: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2230089/supporters/newMore about Gavin:He focuses on helping men strengthen their minds, bodies, and overall lives, emphasizing the importance of mindset for success.He hosts the very successful Modern Warrior Weekends, taking men through a transformative experience over the course of a weekend, and is the founder of the Modern Warrior Program, a coaching initiative aimed at empowering men and supporting their development, dealing openly with topics such as self-forgiveness, addiction, trauma, and personal growth.https://www.instagram.com/gavinmeenan/https://share.google/Qre1wzLvfORw8Rygo Support the showReady for more from the Dr. Nikki Starr show?Join The Dr. Nikki Starr Show Bonus Content Subscription!Get access to subscriber only bonus content, including extended episodes, guided experiences and more:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2230089/supporters/new______________________________________WORK WITH DR NIKKI STARR:1:1 Options:https://drnikkistarr.com/private-sessionsRetreat Options:https://drnikkistarr.com/personal-retreatsAccess all of Dr Nikki Starr's online courses: https://drnikkistarr.com/online-coursesAccess Abundance Codes:https://drnikkistarr.com/abundance-codesAccess Ascension Code Healings:https://drnikkistarr.com/ascension-codes______________________________________Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts with me on Instagram @drnikkistarrWith love 💗