In this episode, Char, Josh, and Liv are joined by Katie Ziskind, LMFT, to discuss the damaging effects of purity culture, particularly within the context of non-monogamous relationships. As exvangelicals who have been going through religious deconstruction, they get personal with discussing everything from feelings of shame around sexual expression to the rarely discussed religious trauma syndrome that is negatively impacting individuals and relationships all around us.

Katie is a Holistic Therapist, owner of Wisdom Within Counseling, and host of the “All Things Love and Intimacy" podcast. Tune in for this candid, yet intimate, conversation that dives deep into how we can deconstruct the religious beliefs that are not based on truth and are causing far more harm than good.

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Time Stamps 

00:00 - Intro

00:42 - Katie Ziskind, Holistic Therapist

01:16 - What is the impact of purity culture

08:57 - Josh Harris, his books and purity culture

09:13 - Pure, book by Linda Kay Klein

11:04 - Religios Trauma Syndrome

20:03 - Stepping away from religion and monogamy

22:11 - Throuple Talk Connection Hub on Facebook

24:01 - Most women think they can't have an orgasm

29:34 - Resources to improve sex life and intimacy

34:02 - Sex education from within the family vs from society

40:28 - Quick tips to start getting over sexual shame

49:56 - Get in touch with Katie Ziskind

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