05/16/2024

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 4 | Episode 10: Navigating Intimacy and Sexual Empowerment After Trauma

In this powerful episode of You Are Not Your Trauma™ we explore the complex and sensitive topics of intimacy and sexual empowerment after experiencing sexual trauma. This open, honest and much needed episode with Laura Jurgens, a somatic sex and relationship coach, dives into how survivors can reclaim control, confidence, and consent in their sexual lives. It offers insights into the distinctions between sex and intimacy and provides practical advice for rebuilding and empowering one’s sexual identity post-trauma.


Laura is deeply committed to helping individuals heal and thrive after sexual trauma. She combines professional expertise with personal experiences to educate and empower survivors. As an advocate for sexual health, Laura provides tools and perspectives essential for those on the path to recovery.


Topics discussed in this episode:

  1. First Steps Toward Reclaiming Sexual Agency
  2. Overcoming Shame and Guilt
  3. The Role of Communication and Consent


This week’s Guest:

Laura Jurgens


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