In this episode of the Sunflower Movement podcast, I sit down with Aimee Mortensen, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, to explore the powerful intersections of grief, closure, and sexuality.

We discuss navigating sexuality within the context of high-control religion, sharing how oppression and trauma impact how we approach the topic of sexuality. We discuss how grief impacts emotional and physical intimacy, the path toward closure, and the ways sexual empowerment can be a profound act of healing and reclamation.

This real and personal conversation challenges cultural norms, unpacks religious control, and explores how embracing vulnerability can lead to freedom and self-discovery.

🌻 Join me for an eye-opening discussion on reclaiming the most authentic version of yourself

Aimee Mortensen:

Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sex Therapist

Learn more about Aimee's work:

https://worth-it.com

Connect with Aimee on social media:

Instagram: @therapyaimee

@worthitcounselingcoaching

Resources she talked about:

Books:

It’s not the stork:  https://a.co/d/e9yXY06

For goodness sex - https://a.co/d/7t68YUA

Girls and sex - https://a.co/d/0CZPhJt

Boys and sex - https://a.co/d/18IHvaN

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only. I am a licensed therapist, but unless you have a signed consent form with me, I am not your therapist. This platform is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.

Sunflowers bloom in the most unexpected places & they adjust to remain connected to the sun. Metaphorically, I define these sunflower movements as experiences with people, places, and moments where we feel seen, heard, & believed.

This is Sunflower Movement - a community where people are able to show up authentically. Additionally, this podcast is an opportunity to ask, tell, & share anything with me, a licensed therapist & trauma specialist.

Together I, along with my guests, will explore a variety of personal stories about mental health, trauma, religious trauma, relationships, nervous system regulation, spirituality, & all that the healing process encompasses.

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The link to submit an ask/tell/share anything anonymously:

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