Shedding the Narcissist Within: Dismantling Toxic Conditioning | Reclaiming Sexuality

In this powerful episode of Please Me Podcast, Eve sits down with Emma Lyons, founder of Trauma Matrix, for a thought-provoking conversation about shame around sexuality, trauma, and the path to reclaiming your authentic self. Together, they explore how shame becomes deeply embedded in the nervous system, influencing self-worth, relationships, health, and personal growth. Emma explains how shame often fuels self-sabotage, perfectionism, and negative self-talk, while reinforcing patterns that keep people disconnected from their power and pleasure. The conversation examines the links between shame, emotional suppression, chronic stress, and overall wellbeing. Emma also introduces her BREAK method—a practical framework designed to help listeners identify shame-based thinking, interrupt harmful patterns, and reconnect with their own truth and sovereignty. Throughout the episode, Eve and Emma challenge cultural conditioning and inherited beliefs that keep people trapped in cycles of guilt and self-judgment, offering a new perspective on healing, self-compassion, and personal liberation. This episode is an invitation to recognize shame for what it is, release the stories that no longer serve you, and step into a more empowered relationship with yourself. What You’ll Learn • Why shame is often at the root of trauma and emotional suffering • How shame contributes to self-sabotage, perfectionism, and negative self-talk • The connection between emotional suppression and overall wellbeing • How the inner critic can mirror harmful external dynamics • Emma’s BREAK method for disrupting shame-based patterns • Ways to reconnect with self-trust, sovereignty, and personal truth • Why healing requires more than simply managing shame—it requires freedom from it • How self-compassion can become a powerful tool for transformation Connect With the Guest Emma Lyons Founder, Trauma Matrix Resources from Eve The Sexual Longevity Protocol: https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ 30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practices (Free): https://pleaseme.online/the-30-day-self-pleasure-body-reconnection-practices/ Connect With Eve Website: https://pleaseme.online Substack: https://pleaseme.substack.com Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Be a Guest: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices