The Holistic Intersection Between Psychiatry and Sex Therapy with Dr. Elisabeth Gordon

Send us Fan MailSexual health is often treated as an afterthought in healthcare—something separate from our mental health, physical health, relationships, or overall well-being. But what if it’s all connected?Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with board-certified psychiatrist and certified sex therapist Dr. Elisabeth Gordon for a compassionate, stigma-free conversation about sexual health through a whole-person lens. Together, they explore how factors like stress, nervous system regulation, pain, hormones, relationships, culture, and body awareness all shape our sexual experiences.Dr. Gordon shares practical guidance for navigating shame, advocating for yourself in healthcare settings, understanding the mind-body connection, and moving away from performance-based ideas about sexuality toward curiosity, pleasure, and connection. Whether you're struggling with pain, low desire, communication challenges, or simply want a healthier relationship with your body, this episode offers validation, insight, and hope. Because sexual health isn’t separate from health - it’s an essential part of it.Read the blog post here!Resources:PsychandSexMD.comInstagram @psychandsexmdSexual Medicine Society of North America: resource for finding sexual medicine specialists, particularly for sexual function concerns.International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health: provider directory and educational resources focused on women's sexual health.Society for Sex Therapy and Research: directory of sex therapists and professionals specializing in psychological and relational aspects of sexual health.American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists: certification body and directory for sex therapists, sexuality counselors, and educators.Enjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review!Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛-If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning.Support the show