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Have you found yourself baffled by poor relationship choices that you’re still making yet you’ve been sober for years? Or have you found yourself feeling avoidant to sex or love? Perhaps it’s the opposite and maybe there’s a tendency for sex & love addiction now? Is the thought of dating sober completely daunting? Well, your host Eve is the perfect person to bring you all things sex, love and relationships in sobriety. She started her recovery from alcohol and substance addiction in 2015 and hasn’t looked back and along the way she was fascinated by her own trauma and behaviours in sex, love & relationships and became an expert in these areas with the desire to help others too, She is now a Somatic Attachment Therapist, Relationship & Tantra Coach, Sex Educator & Pelvic Health Specialist. Join Eve, your Sober Sexologist in this candid and uncensored podcast with moments of hilarious stories mixed with some hard hitting topics from her own journey with teachable outcomes and truth bombs, from time to time there will be actionable steps that can help you live a life of sobriety and navigate things like intimacy issues, sacred sexuality, unwavering emotions, challenging relationships and so much more.

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Episode #14 - Sobriety, Sex, and Shame

July 07, 2023 • Eve Milford • Season 1 • Episode 14

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In this episode I explore the relationship between sobriety, sex, and shame.
I delve into the deep-rooted issues that arise from addiction and their impact on our sexual behaviours and self-perception.

I uncover how addiction warps our choices and behaviours, leaving us with a heavy weight of shame that colours every encounter. Furthermore, I examine the carried shame into our intimate sober experiences and the challenges it poses in establishing healthy boundaries and rebuilding trust.

The biggest thing I express is that THERE IS HOPE FOR HEALING!
I discuss strategies to address and heal sexual wounds, I breakdown the distinction between toxic shame and healthy shame, highlighting how toxic shame can destroy self-worth, relationships, and recovery.
But fear not!
I provide you with some strategies to kick toxic shame to the curb and embrace healthy shame as a catalyst for personal growth.
These strategies include cultivating self-compassion, challenging negative beliefs, seeking support, and practicing vulnerability.
You'll also hear about my experience with the real reason I held on for so long to the stories that no longer served me!

Join me as we uncover the complexities of sobriety, sex, and shame, empowering you to break free from the grip of shame, embrace your worthiness, and embark on a path of healing and authentic connection.

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Rejection Recovery - my online course for those who embrace liberation and empowerment, transform your relationship with rejection and thrive.
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