Self Led Sexuality 101 – with Patricia Rich

What if your sexual self is already whole and complete? IFS-informed sex therapist Patricia Rich joins host Bahia Miller to explore self-led sexuality, the Six S's framework, internal consent, and how couples — especially parents — can reconnect.If sex feels complicated, confusing, or somewhere you've just stopped going — this episode is for you.This week, Bahia welcomes Patricia Rich, LCSW, CST-S — certified Level 3 IFS therapist, approved consultant, and AACT certified sex therapist — for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to bring Internal Family Systems into our most intimate spaces.Together they explore why talking about sex feels so vulnerable, how our parts shape (and sometimes block) our sexual experience, and how Patricia's original framework — the Six S's of Sexual Self-Energy — can serve as both a roadmap and a coming-home.You'll Learn:- Why sexuality is such a tender, complex trailhead in IFS work — and why that's completely normal- The Six S's of Sexual Self-Energy — and how to use them as parts detectors and positive trailheads- What internal consent is, why it matters, and how it's different from interpersonal consent- How parts-led vs. self-led sexuality actually feels different in the body- Why parents especially lose the thread of sexual connection — and simple, self-led ways to find it againConnect with  Patricia:www.patriciarich.comSelf-Led in Bed PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriciarichconsulting/Join the Self-Led Sexuality Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfleds3xualitywithpatriciarichSign up for Patricia’s email list and get the free The Six S's of Sexual Self-Energy Infographic.✨ Follow on IG: @bahiamiller🌈 Free resources + more from Bahia:Bahia’s Unblending Meditation: https://bahiamiller.com/unblendThe Self-Led Love Checklist: https://bahiamiller.com/checklistwww.bahiamiller.com🔮 For couples who are committed to growth and ready to build real emotional intelligence together using IFS — the Self Led Love Lab waitlist is open: https://bahiamiller.com/waitlistWant to go deeper into the work?🎧 For our podcast community:Join the Repair for Relationship Resilience Workshop for $22Use code PODCASThttps://bahiamiller.com/repair-workshop*Self-Led Love Podcast Disclaimer*Self-Led Love is a space for reflection, education, and relational growth. The content shared here is offered for educational and informational purposes only, and reflects my lived experience and professional perspective as an Internal Family Systems–informed relationship coach.Any stories shared on the podcast are either my own, anonymized, or composite examples drawn from real experiences. Identifying details have been changed to protect privacy and confidentiality.This podcast is not a substitute for therapy, medical care, legal advice, or mental health treatment. While many listeners may find resonance, insight, or support through this...