Is Your Sex Ed Enough?

What this episode covers

Are you a school official or educator seeking impactful resources for sex education? This episode of the Schools Motivational Speaker Podcast delves into the critical conversation of rethinking traditional sex education.Therapist Larissa Astara Gray, with her extensive experience supporting individuals with chronic health issues and mental health struggles, offers a powerful argument for sex education that goes beyond mechanics and dives into the deep emotional and mental consequences of negative sexual experiences, especially early in life.Share this episode with your school board, PTA, or fellow educators.Subscribe to the Schools Motivational Speaker Podcast for more thought-provoking conversations on vital topics impacting our youth.**About Larissa Astara Gray**Larissa is a therapist specialising in supporting individuals with chronic health issues, autoimmune diseases, and mental health struggles. Her work is guided by the belief that many of these conditions stem from early life experiences, particularly sexual encounters, abuse, or assault.Larissa's own journey of healing and her extensive experience with clients have led her to become a passionate advocate for rethinking sex education. She believes that traditional methods often fall short, focusing solely on mechanics and failing to address the deep emotional and mental consequences of negative sexual experiences.Through her therapy practice, Larissa empowers individuals to understand the potential link between their past and their present well-being. She also works tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of trauma-informed sex education. Her goal is to equip young people with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices and protect themselves from the lasting impacts of negative sexual experiences.CONNECT WITH LARISSA:https://larissaastaragray.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-astara-gray-a98374202The Young Leaders Nexus Podcast empowers 18–24-year-olds to uncover hidden talents, build confidence, and step into leadership. Through real stories and practical insights, we help you create opportunities, grow your network, and lead with purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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