The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host In this deeply transformative episode of The Pleasure Zone, host Milica Jelenic explores a groundbreaking approach to trauma recovery: healing through pleasure. While traditional therapeutic methods often bypass the body’s innate capacity for joy, Milica sheds light on how safe, consensual pleasure is not only valid but essential for rewiring the nervous system and restoring a sense of safety, trust, and connection. Drawing on both science and embodied wisdom, Milica begins by unpacking how trauma dysregulates the nervous system, often leaving individuals stuck in cycles of fear, numbness, or hypervigilance. She explains how pleasure—when approached with mindfulness and consent—can create new neural pathways that foster calm, resilience, and emotional regulation. The conversation then moves into four key areas of focus: Understanding Somatic Healing: Milica breaks down how trauma is stored in the body and how somatic practices can gently guide individuals back into presence and sensation, offering a gateway to healing that honors the body’s intelligence. Self-Pleasure as Therapy: Reframing self-pleasure as a sacred, therapeutic act, Milica discusses how it can support trauma survivors in reclaiming agency, rebuilding a loving relationship with their own bodies, and cultivating self-trust. The Role of Intimacy in Recovery: From conscious touch to heart-centered connection, Milica explores how intimacy with others can become a nurturing space for healing, provided there’s clear communication and emotional safety. Rewiring the Brain Through Pleasure: Tying it all together, Milica explains how consistent, pleasurable experiences help reprogram the brain’s response to stress, paving the way for long-term healing and empowered sensuality. Listeners of The Pleasure Zone and this episode, "Healing Through Pleasure" will leave with inspiration and practical insights for embracing pleasure as a powerful ally in their healing journey. Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica’s intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica’s approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica’ monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/