I wish they would SLOW DOWN - Coaching Maria
Good Girls Talk About Sex
In this coaching episode, Maria asks the age old question: why is it so hard to ask for what I want?! She's convinced that her problem is in poor communication skills, but it doesn't take long to discover that the issue lies in a complete different area. Leah works with Maria to: understand how gender dynamics are creating friction in the "what do you want?" conversation, rethink how her definition of "sex" makes asking so difficult, practice the way she'd like to initiate a conversation about sex with potential partners. Maria is a 27-year-old cisgender woman. She describes herself as...
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Leah faces an identity crisis
Good Girls Talk About Sex
Leah delves into a deeply personal topic: how trauma and mental health have impacted her ability to show up authentically. She talks about the impact her demanding, charismatic father had on her psyche and sense of safety. In admitting her fear of being viewed as not good enough or too much like their father, Leah discusses the creation of a performative persona and the desire to shift to a more authentic voice. Who Is Your Sex & Relationship Alter Ego? Work with Leah: Apply for a free coaching session: Support the show: Full show notes:
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My mother said "Don't sell your body" - Coaching Lisa
Good Girls Talk About Sex
In this coaching episode, Lisa talks about learning to stay present when she's having pleasure. Currently her mind wanders during sex to making grocery lists or worrying that what she's doing is wrong. Leah works with Lisa to: understand what's underneath her brain's tendency to wander, reframe her judgments about sex workers, and recognize the effects of early childhood parentification. Lisa is a 44-year-old cisgender woman who lives in Italy. She describes herself as white, heterosexual, single & having fun, and exploring different relationship styles because she's not sure she...
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All labia are beautiful - Hypermobility and a labiaplasty
Good Girls Talk About Sex
Leah shares the next step in her health care journey: hypermobility. And this one has even more wide-ranging implications than the endometriosis diagnosis that upended her world six months ago. Take the brand new quiz to find your Sex & Relationship Alter Ego! Find the quiz at Links to earlier health update episodes: March 2nd May 25th July 20th Also mentioned in this episode: Hypermobility coach Tracy Rodriguez - Hypermobility and Proprioception: What’s with the clumsiness? - Psychiatric and psychological aspects in the Ehlers–Danlos syndromes - Low- and...
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IMPORTANT: Silence emergency cell phones
Good Girls Talk About Sex
This week's episode is delayed due to another project I'm working on. But there's some really important information in this quick feed drop, so please don't skip it. The emergency alert test will be happening in the United States on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at approximately 2:20 pm Eastern Time. Article about how domestic violence victims can protect themselves during next week's emergency alert test: Forbidden Fantasies Unleashed: Apply for a free coaching session on the podcast:
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I have panic attacks during oral sex - Coaching Savy
Good Girls Talk About Sex
In this coaching episode, Savy talks about getting more comfortable with her genitals and with having sex in a fat body. She's had limited sexual experiences and wants to expand her horizons, but is afraid of being rejected in the middle of the act. Leah works with Savy to: realize that by the time she gets naked with a potential suitor, they won't be surprised by her body, recognize the difference between what her brain is telling her and what is happening in reality, and identify ways to explore the type of touch she desires. Leah offers valuable insights and tools to help Savy and all...
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Manipulation and Coercion on Below Deck : Down Under
Good Girls Talk About Sex
In this pop culture breakdown, we do a beat-by-beat examination of the recent Below Deck: Down Under episodes that depicted unwanted sexual contact between cast members. We look at the tactics used to manipulate and coerce a vulnerable person, and how that leaves the victim feeling ashamed and at fault. We also look at the actions of bystanders - both good and bad. We’re talking about Below Deck: Down Under - season 2, episodes 6 and 7. Apply for a free coaching session: Coaching with Leah: Support the show: Full show notes:
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I'm a hot mess - Coaching Jen
Good Girls Talk About Sex
In this coaching episode, Jen is a listener who struggles with body image and emotional baggage in her relationships. She was abused beginning at age seven, and the scars have faded but haven't disappeared completely. She is self-conscious about her body, which is affecting her ability to be present for intimacy with her husband. She feels like a "hot mess" because dealing with her body insecurities and emotional baggage has been a significant challenge. Leah works with Jen to: examine the patterns established in her sexual relationship, discover how pausing to breathe could make a major...
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Awkward teen sex and digital privacy
Good Girls Talk About Sex
It's our first pop culture breakdown, in which we look at how sex and sexuality are depicted on screen! My guest is pop culture critic Kristen Meinzer. We're talking about: Apple TV's Ted Lasso - season 3, episode 8 - We'll Never Have Paris Netflix's Never Have I Ever - season 4, episode 1 - Never Have I Ever Lost My Virginity The Duggar family (including things we learned from Amazon Prime's Shiny Happy People) Coaching with Leah: Support the show: Full show notes:
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Renovating my innards & podcast announcement - Leah
Good Girls Talk About Sex
Leah provides an update on her health journey after two surgeries within four weeks of each other (earlier updates are and .) Plus: BIG news about changes coming to the podcast! Coaching with Leah: Support the show: Full show notes:
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Today I have a special guest: MY OWN health care provider! She's passionate about women's health and I trust her completely.
My favorite part of this episode: Maya's theory on why women have so few fucks to give as they get into their 40s and 50s (hint: it has to do with their hormone levels).
You can find Maya at www.mayastrom.com.
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