Many people try to answer what makes relationships work. This podcast aims to answer how do we work relationships? I’m Brittani Procknow, a LCSW in private practice working with individuals and couples to live relationally. I’m taking insights from behind closed doors you, as an audience seeking to improve your way of being in relationship to yourself and others. I’m talking to people about everyday concepts including mental health, work, dating, families, friendships, and hobbies and how they influence our relationships. I’m grateful to have you here. Let’s dive in.
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Many people try to answer what makes relationships work. This podcast aims to answer how do we work relationships? I’m Brittani Procknow, a LCSW in private practice working with individuals and couples to live relationally. I’m taking insights from behind closed doors you, as an audience seeking to improve your way of being in relationship to yourself and others. I’m talking to people about everyday concepts including mental health, work, dating, families, friendships, and hobbies and how they influence our relationships. I’m grateful to have you here. Let’s dive in.
Embodying Desire: Liberating Authentic Sexual Expression with Veronica Dress
How To Relate
1 hour 10 minutes 40 seconds
3 months ago
Embodying Desire: Liberating Authentic Sexual Expression with Veronica Dress
We're talking about sex on the How to Relate Podcast! Brittani is with sex educator and coach Veronica Dress. We'll explore the complexities of sex, sexuality, and intimacy. Veronica shares her personal journey from an upbringing in a strict Irish Catholic environment to her current career in sex education and coaching. We'll discuss the role of play and creativity in sexual relationships, and the importance of creating safe, curious spaces to explore one's sexuality. Veronica emphasizes the transformative power of understanding and defining one's sexuality through a more holistic lens, which includes sensuality, intimacy, sexual health, and pleasure.
00:28 Discussing Sex and Sexuality
01:16 Veronica's Journey into Sex Education
05:26 Challenges and Realizations
07:06 Planned Parenthood and Peer Education
13:31 Current State of Sex Education
24:34 Defining Sexuality and Intimacy
36:51 Exploring the Elusive Nature of Erotic Experiences
38:12 The Intersection of Tarot and Sexuality
39:52 The Role of Play in Sexual Education
40:45 Challenging Purity Culture and Rigid Scripts
42:14 The Oldest Profession and Human Sexuality
43:40 Intentionality and Creative Control in Sex
47:00 The Power of Rehearsal and Playfulness
51:58 Intimacy Coaching and Boundaries in Theater
53:08 Creating Collaborative Spaces for Intimacy
57:59 The Importance of Rituals in Transitioning
01:01:37 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Workshops
Not Your Crumpled Flower
Replacing shame with pleasure-centered, accurate sex ed
Identifying personal sexual values
Building confidence in expressing boundaries + desires (in any setting!)
Open to all—This is a welcoming space for adults of all genders + sexualities navigating this unique healing journey. Whether clients are deconstructing, staying connected to faith, or somewhere in between. https://www.dressrehearsal.space/not-your-crumpled-flower
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How To Relate
Many people try to answer what makes relationships work. This podcast aims to answer how do we work relationships? I’m Brittani Procknow, a LCSW in private practice working with individuals and couples to live relationally. I’m taking insights from behind closed doors you, as an audience seeking to improve your way of being in relationship to yourself and others. I’m talking to people about everyday concepts including mental health, work, dating, families, friendships, and hobbies and how they influence our relationships. I’m grateful to have you here. Let’s dive in.
