This week in The Labia Lounge I had Charna Cassell on to talk about all things sexual trauma and shame. Charna is an LMFT, and a Trauma-Trained Psychotherapist and Sexuality Coach who helps people heal, connect, and find pleasure in their bodies We discuss what constitutes sexual trauma, how it presents in our lives and bodies, the nuances behind the actual word 'trauma' and how it can be over-used, how sexual shame comes to effect us and live inside of us, how to overcome the crippling effects of these in our sex lives, the mind-body connection and how we can release shame and trauma from our tissues, and so much more! Charna is deeply knowledgeable and articulate so there's loads of value in this one, folks! Plus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' relatable personal stories and signature segments that you've come to know and love here in The Labia Lounge! Check out Charna's work here: https://passionatelife.org, https://charnacassell.com, https://www.instagram.com/laidopenpodcast/ , https://www.facebook.com/laidopenpodcast, On TikTik @chachee2020 The books that Charna recommended throughout this episode: Who is Wellness For ? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who it Leaves Behind by Fariha RoisinPeter Levine- Waking the TigerGabor Mate When the Body Says NoDr Joe Dispenza You are the PlaceboDr. Keesha Ewers Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my c**t if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy! *** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/ Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainings And chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/ AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc And on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/LtyN8BQg-zk Or support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagraf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.