Welcome to the very first episode of Faith and Feels! I’m Rika Matoba Lopez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist(CSAT). In this episode, I’m excited to share a brief story of what led me to start this podcast and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. Faith and Feels is a space for honest conversations about mental health, specifically on sexual brokenness and trauma within the Asian American faith based communities. Join me as we begin this journey of healing, growth, and support together.

Faith and Feels is a podcast hosted by Rika Matoba Lopez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). This show is dedicated to exploring the intersection of faith, mental health, and healing, with a special focus on sexual brokenness and trauma in the Asian American faith-based communities. Through candid conversations and guest interviews, Faith and Feels creates a safe space for listeners to break the silence and shame that often surrounds these topics. Whether you’re struggling with these issues or supporting someone who is, this podcast offers encouragement, insight, and biblical wisdom to guide you through the journey.

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