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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 58 MIN

Unfiltered: Sex, Mental Health, and Modern Love

from Happiness On Tap · host Leann Herron

Unfiltered: Sex, Mental Health, and Modern LoveWhat if better mental health, deeper relationships, and a more empowered sex life all started with the conversations we’re not having? In this raw and refreshingly honest episode, psychotherapist, speaker, and educator Rachel Wright joins Leann to unpack the often-messy, always-human intersections of sex, relationships, and mental health.Rachel is a licensed psychotherapist, nationally recognized speaker, educator, and a powerhouse who has been featured in The New York Times, Women’s Health, and Cosmopolitan. With thousands of clinical hours behind her, she’s on a mission to replace shame with self-awareness and confusion with clarity.We discussed:☑️Why Rachel chose to specialize in sex, relationships, and mental health.☑️Importance of having these "conversations" with doctors, therapists, etc.☑️Green flags when finding the "right" therapist for you.☑️Advocating for yourself. ☑️Myths we all need to “unlearn” about sex and relationships.☑️The patterns she sees most often in modern dating, fueled by apps and social media.☑️Effective communication skills, and lifetime learning.☑️Alternative healing modalities - knowledge, education, and referrals, and finding what works for you.☑️How pleasure and mental health are connected—and why therapy often overlooks it.☑️The role of role-play in building stronger relationships and communication.☑️How blending education, humor, and play makes healing and teaching more effective.☑️Practical mindset shifts and practices to feel more empowered in love, sex, and life.This conversation is bold, funny, and deeply validating—reminding us that healing, intimacy, and empowerment begin with honest dialogue.👍If this story inspired you, imagine what’s possible when you take control of your own health and wellness journey! Visit Finding Resilience with Leann at https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/ for coaching, resources, and support to help you thrive. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more empowering stories and strategies to build a stronger, healthier you!GET MORE SUPPORT👉Grab My FREE 10 Daily Habits for a Life You Love Checklist https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/digital-products/ols/products/10-daily-habits-for-a-life-you-love💘Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Intimacy Guide https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/digital-products/ols/products/overcoming-barriers-to-healthy-intimacy-guideEpisode Resources:Connect with Rachel Wright:• 🌐 https://rachelwrightnyc.com/• 📱 Instagram: @thewright_rachelFREE Guide: How to Ignite Your Sex Life So You Can Live Happy and Shame-Free! https://rachelwrightnyc.com/ Connect with Leann Herron:• 🌐 https://findingresiliencewithleann.com• 🎧 Happiness On Tap is available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, IHeart, and Podchaser.• 🔔 Hit “follow” so you don’t miss upcoming episodes with experts who help you live life more fully, freely, and joyfully.#therapytalk #radicalhonesty #nomoreshame #pleasure #unfilteredconversation #communication #therapy

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