EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 56 MIN
Sex & Intimacy - An Interview with Grace Alice OShea (S5 Ep.1)
from Beyond Survival - The Therapy Podcast with Katie McKenna · host Katie McKenna
When you grow up in a narcissistic family, you don’t get the space to become yourself. Your wants are dismissed, your needs are overlooked, and your boundaries are annihilated. So in healing, we’re not just recovering — we’re learning who we are for the first time.One part of identity that often gets left out of this conversation is sexuality and desire.For many people, this area is deeply impacted. A narcissistic parent can blur boundaries, sexualise, shame and create confusion around sex, sexuality and desire. And that can leave you feeling disconnected from your body, your desires, and your sense of agency.In this episode, I’m joined by sex educator and intimacy coach Grace Alice OShea to explore sexuality in a way that feels safe, grounded, and shame-free. We talk about how early experiences shape our relationship with sex and intimacy, and how to begin reconnecting with yourself—at your own pace, in your own way.This is a gentle, honest conversation to help you release shame, understand your experience, and begin to reclaim this part of yourself.Follow Grace on InstagramQuiz - "Are You Really Going From Zero to Ten?"Find out where you're actually starting fromBEYOND SURVIVAL - The Therapy Podcast
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When you grow up in a narcissistic family, you don’t get the space to become yourself. Your wants are dismissed, your needs are overlooked, and your boundaries are annihilated. So in healing, we’re not just recovering — we’re learning who we are for the first time. One part of identity that often gets left out of this conversation is sexuality and desire. For many people, this area is deeply impacted. A narcissistic parent can blur boundaries, sexualise, shame and create confusion around sex,...
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