This is Part 2 of Krissy's story.

Last week, Krissy shared the secret she'd been hiding for years and the impossible choice she faced when an ex threatened to expose it. This week, she picks up where that story left off.

Krissy shares what happened after telling her family the truth, how she began rebuilding her life, and the winding path that eventually led her from sex work to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Together, Krissy and Angie explore shame, identity, healing, and what it really means to reclaim your own story.

In this episode:
• What happened after the secret came out
• Rebuilding relationships with family
• The journey from sex work to therapy
• Why telling the truth can be both terrifying and freeing
• How sharing our stories helps others feel less alone

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Krissy Johnson, LMFT
🌐 www.inthelifetherapy.com

Angie Martin, LCPC, LMHC
🌐 www.newapproachmentalhealth.com

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Before Krissy became a therapist helping women navigate secrets, betrayal, and impossible relationship decisions, she had secrets of her own.

In this deeply personal episode, Krissy shares the winding path from studying opera and musical theater to working in the sensual massage industry, living a double life, and eventually becoming the therapist she is today.

We explore shame, survival, identity, boundaries, and the moments that changed the direction of her life. Krissy also opens up about what it was like carrying a secret for years, why she ultimately decided to tell her story publicly, and how those experiences shaped the way she works with clients today.

This conversation isn't about having all the answers. It's about what happens when we stop hiding, begin listening to ourselves, and realize our past doesn't have to define our future.

If you've ever carried a secret, questioned your worth because of your past, or wondered whether healing and a fresh start were still possible, this conversation is for you.

• Krissy's early dream of becoming a professional singer
• How divorce unexpectedly changed the direction of her life
• Entering the sensual massage industry and living a double life
• The role boundaries played in keeping her emotionally and physically safe
• Shame, secrecy, and the emotional cost of hiding
• The experiences that ultimately led her to become a therapist
• Why our past doesn't have to determine our future

This is Part 1 of Krissy's story. Next week, the secret she'd worked so hard to protect is suddenly at risk of being exposed, forcing her to confront a decision that would change the course of her life.

Krissy Johnson, LMFT
🌐 https://www.inthelifetherapy.com

Angie Martin, LCPC, LMHC
🌐 https://www.newapproachmentalhealth.com

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Note: This episode emphasizes open dialogue about female sexuality, debunking myths, and promoting personal empowerment. Listener discretion advised for explicit topics.

Join Angie and Krissy as they explore how patriarchy has historically shaped perceptions of female sexuality, from medieval myths to modern medical blind spots. This episode dives into surprising facts about sexual satisfaction, the definition of sex, and the cultural expectations placed on women, offering a candid look at how societal norms influence our intimate lives.

Key Topics:

• Impact of patriarchy on heterosexual sex and women’s pleasure
• The true definition of sex beyond penetration
• How medical research historically marginalized women’s sexuality
• The evolution of beauty standards and their cultural implications
• Marital rape laws and the fight for women’s rights over their bodies
• The significance of language in shaping gender norms (“pregnant” vs. “they’re pregnant”)
• Challenging myths: semen as nourishment, women’s openness in medieval times
• The role of societal expectations in women faking pleasure
• Historical misconceptions about women’s sexuality from Aristotle to modern times
• How societal and legal changes influence women’s autonomy today

The Impact of Patriarchy on Heterosexual Sex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObKOm_igUcM

Eleanor Janega and her website Going Medieval

https://going-medieval.com/ where you can find her book The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women’s Roles in Society and other essays like the two below:

https://going-medieval.com/2017/05/26/on-women-and-desire/

https://going-medieval.com/2019/05/16/on-sex-logic-and-being-the-subject/

Esther Perel, where you can learn more about her and her work

https://www.estherperel.com/

Anatomy of The Clitoris 

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O’CONNELL HE, SANJEEVAN KV, HUTSON JM. ANATOMY OF THE CLITORIS. Journal of Urology [internet]. 2005 Oct 1 (cited 2026 Jun 22); 174 (4 Part 1):1189-95. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ju.0000173639.38898.cd

Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc.

https://www.dvsn.org/maritalrape/

Krissy Johnson, LMFT

Angie Martin, LCPC, LMHC

In the inaugural episode of Sex, Secrets and Sass, hosts Krissy Johnson and Angie Martin, both therapists, explore the complexities of sexuality, relationships, and the impact of menopause on women's lives. They share their personal journeys, discuss their professional niches, and delve into the societal taboos surrounding aging and sexual health.