*Content Warning: sexual trauma, abuse*

On today's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen are joined by the wonderful Dr. Holly Richmond who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and author of the book Reclaiming Pleasure: A Sex-Positive Guide for Moving Past Sexual Trauma and Living a Passionate Life. Holly sits down with Em and Jen to answer your questions about processing and healing from sexual trauma. They discuss when the body keeping the score becomes hard to ignore, sharing a past sexual trauma in a new relationship, working toward separating the past from the present, the shame that can arise, our very, very broken system, libido in long-term relationships, getting out of our heads and into our bodies, reclaiming pleasure, and so much more (including one of the best 'Calling BS' responses Em and Jen have ever heard)! Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action!

Dr. Holly Richmond's website: drhollyrichmond.com

@drhollyrichmond on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhollyrichmond/

Dr. Holly Richmond’s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684038421/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_23S5K0K1N40KRX45VKS1

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): www.rainn.org

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