This conversation is for anyone feeling the tension between the digital world we live in and the deeply human connection we’re wired for. Kate Appleton returns to explore the impact of AI, pornography, and screen addiction on our intimacy, our bodies, and our relationships. Together, we talk about the loss of embodied presence, the shame cycles that keep us stuck, and what it really takes to heal through attachment and somatic practice.

In this episode, we explore:

This one goes deep, but it’s also full of hope. There is a way back to intimacy that feels sacred, connected, and safe—and you don’t have to walk it alone.

About Kate:

Kate Appleton, LPC, SEP, TEB is a seasoned psychotherapist, somatic coach, and creative integration specialist with over 40 years of experience. She integrates a diverse array of modalities—including Somatic Experiencing®, Transforming Touch®, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and archetypal psychology—to support individuals and practitioners in navigating complex trauma and fostering embodied healing. Kate is a contributing author to guidelines on combining SE and SSP in clinical practice and co-founded the Somatic Mentorship Program with her son, Will Rezin, to bridge the gap between coaching and psychotherapy through somatic principles. Her work emphasizes the intersection of early developmental patterns, attachment, sensory integration, and spiritual emergence, guiding clients toward greater connection, resilience, and self-awareness.

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