Healing, Intimacy & Reclaiming Pleasure 💫 | Sex Therapist Holly Nelson on Overcoming Trauma, Shame & Reconnecting with Your Body

In this inspiring and deeply honest episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Holly Nelson, a passionate sex therapist and educator, to explore the journey of healing, intimacy, and empowerment after trauma. 💕

Holly shares her story of growing up in a restrictive religious environment and how it shaped her views on sex, pleasure, and self-worth — and how she turned that pain into purpose. Together, they unpack powerful topics like:

💭 Reconnecting with your body after trauma

⛪ How religion influences our beliefs about sex & pleasure

❤️ Supporting a partner healing from sexual trauma

🔥 Rediscovering intimacy beyond sex

🧘‍♀️ Sensate focus & gentle reconnection exercises for couples

🗣️ Communicating needs and boundaries safely

❤️‍🔥 Why sex education matters for lasting relationships

This conversation will move you, challenge you, and remind you that pleasure, healing, and self-connection are sacred.

👉 Connect with Holly: https://www.theconnectioncouch.com/

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