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What if shame is the #1 block to pleasure, intimacy, and authentic connection? In this groundbreaking episode, I welcome Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman, founders of the revolutionary Somatica Method, to explore how pleasure, embodiment, and emotional expression can transform your sexual experiences and relationships.

We dive deep into why performance-based sexuality kills intimacy, how shame disconnects us from our bodies, and why pleasure can be a powerful entry point for healing trauma. Discover why many people don't know what they want sexually, how kinks and fantasies can become tools for emotional liberation, and practical techniques using breath, sound, and body awareness to unlock blocked energy. 

Whether you're struggling with intimacy, recovering from sexual trauma, or simply want to deepen your connection with pleasure and your partner, this episode offers a compassionate, body-based approach to sexual healing that goes far beyond traditional therapy.

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Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction - Why Sexual Healing Changes Everything

2:40 - The Biggest Misconception: Starting with Trauma vs. Pleasure

5:26 - Shame: The #1 Block to Sexual Pleasure & Intimacy

9:12 - How to Slow Down Performance Anxiety in the Bedroom

18:30 - Understanding Your Sexual Desires as a Path to Healing

25:04 - Exploring Kinks & How Trauma Can Be Healthy Expression

29:15 - Common Blocks Men Face in Sexual Expression

34:02 - Breaking the Ice: When You Can't Feel Pleasure Anymore

43:25 - Why Women Can't Orgasm & Taking Ownership of Your Pleasure

48:10 - Technology, Porn & The Crisis of Real Intimacy

56:55 - Following Pleasure as Your Life & Business Guide

1:01:09 - Their Method, Training & Virgin Island TV Show