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Episode Summary

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Please Me!,  Eve sits down with author, blogger, and mental health advocate Cathelina Duvert to discuss the long-lasting effects of trauma on sexual health, self-worth, and relationships. Cathelina shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma, navigating depression, and how her experiences have shaped her views on intimacy, self-expression, and personal empowerment. Together, they explore the challenges of discussing sexual needs with a partner, overcoming shame, and reclaiming pleasure after trauma.

The episode also features a compelling role-play where Eve, in the role of a therapist, guides Cathelina through ways to communicate desires and boundaries in the bedroom—providing listeners with practical tools to foster open and healthy conversations about intimacy.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

 How childhood trauma can impact sexual health and intimacy The link between depression, self-worth, and relationships The importance of self-awareness in breaking patterns of unhealthy relationships Why open communication is key to sexual fulfillment Practical ways to start the conversation about needs and desires with a partner The role of therapy, writing, and self-reflection in the healing process

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About Our Guest: Cathelina Duvert

 Follow Cathelina on Instagram: @cathelinaduvert Connect with Cathelina on LinkedIn

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