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How You Can Heal Trauma With Pleasure (Not Just Trough Pain) l Ft. Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschmanl HTS w/ DrG #395

from Heal Thy Self with Dr. G · host Wellness Loud

Thank you to our sponsors! Visit https://calroy.com/drg and save over $50 and get a free Canister of 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips with a 3-Pack Bundle Purchase Visit https://cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use code DRG for 30% OFF your first order Sign up for our newsletter! - drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter What if shame is the #1 block to pleasure, intimacy, and authentic connection? In this groundbreaking episode, I welcome Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman, founders of the revolutionary Somatica Method, to explore how pleasure, embodiment, and emotional expression can transform your sexual experiences and relationships. We dive deep into why performance-based sexuality kills intimacy, how shame disconnects us from our bodies, and why pleasure can be a powerful entry point for healing trauma. Discover why many people don't know what they want sexually, how kinks and fantasies can become tools for emotional liberation, and practical techniques using breath, sound, and body awareness to unlock blocked energy.  Whether you're struggling with intimacy, recovering from sexual trauma, or simply want to deepen your connection with pleasure and your partner, this episode offers a compassionate, body-based approach to sexual healing that goes far beyond traditional therapy. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf  Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction - Why Sexual Healing Changes Everything 2:40 - The Biggest Misconception: Starting with Trauma vs. Pleasure 5:26 - Shame: The #1 Block to Sexual Pleasure & Intimacy 9:12 - How to Slow Down Performance Anxiety in the Bedroom 18:30 - Understanding Your Sexual Desires as a Path to Healing 25:04 - Exploring Kinks & How Trauma Can Be Healthy Expression 29:15 - Common Blocks Men Face in Sexual Expression 34:02 - Breaking the Ice: When You Can't Feel Pleasure Anymore 43:25 - Why Women Can't Orgasm & Taking Ownership of Your Pleasure 48:10 - Technology, Porn & The Crisis of Real Intimacy 56:55 - Following Pleasure as Your Life & Business Guide 1:01:09 - Their Method, Training & Virgin Island TV Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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