In this episode, Matthias and I talk about: 

• why generosity feels terrifying—but is actually the thing that will free us 
• why survivors of purity culture must rebuild trust with self
• the unique shame those of us with little to no sexual experience might have and how to move through it
• and the importance of letting ourselves make mistakes

Matthias Roberts (he/him) is a queer psychotherapist, podcaster, and author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. He hosts Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being and co-hosts Selfie alongside fellow therapist Kristen Howerton. Matthias holds two master’s degrees, one in Theology & Culture and one in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

Matthias’ work has been featured by O: The Oprah Magazine, Bustle, Woman’s Day, Sojourners, The Seattle Times, and many others. He is a Fellow at the Allender Center, a nonprofit helping survivors of trauma and abuse heal by stepping courageously into their stories of pain and harm. In his psychotherapy practice, Matthias specializes in helping LGBTQ+ people recover from religious and spiritual trauma so they might live confident and fulfilling lives. He writes and speaks nationwide about the intersections between gender, sexuality, mental health, and theology. 

You can follow Matthias on Twitter and Instagram @matthiasroberts. Listen to Queerology and Selfie wherever you get your podcasts. You can pre-order his upcoming book, Holy Runaways, wherever you buy books. 

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