What happens when societal conditioning keeps us from living as our true Selves?
From the moment we’re born, we’re taught who we’re supposed to be—but those expectations can keep us stuck, disconnected, and afraid to step into our truth.
Unbox Yourself™ with Samantha Fox® is a podcast about breaking free.
Through raw, honest conversations, Samantha helps people navigate their internal emotional landscape, including coming out later in life, relationships, and the deep work of self-acceptance. If you’ve ever felt unseen or unsure how to move forward, this space is for you.
Apply to be a guest on the show at https://www.unboxyoursexuality.com
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What happens when societal conditioning keeps us from living as our true Selves?
From the moment we’re born, we’re taught who we’re supposed to be—but those expectations can keep us stuck, disconnected, and afraid to step into our truth.
Unbox Yourself™ with Samantha Fox® is a podcast about breaking free.
Through raw, honest conversations, Samantha helps people navigate their internal emotional landscape, including coming out later in life, relationships, and the deep work of self-acceptance. If you’ve ever felt unseen or unsure how to move forward, this space is for you.
Apply to be a guest on the show at https://www.unboxyoursexuality.com
Keywords:
LGBTQ, compulsory heterosexuality, self-discovery, relationships, coming out, authenticity, personal journey, comphet, societal conditioning, internalized misogyny
Summary:
In this episode of Unbox Yourself, Samantha Fox interviews Mandy, who shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a member of the LGBTQ community. Mandy discusses her early experiences with attraction to women, her relationships with men, and the challenges of navigating her identity in a society that often promotes compulsory heterosexuality. She reflects on her marriage, the turning point that led her to embrace her true self, and her excitement about her engagement to the love of her life. Mandy also talks about her passion for writing and how her newfound authenticity has inspired her creative endeavors.
Takeaways:
Mandy reached out to Samantha after discovering the term ’comphet’.
She realized her attraction to women very early in life, during her teenage years.
Mandy’s experiences in college helped her explore her sexuality, yet comphet won.
She felt validation through her interactions with women.
Mandy’s marriage was a turning point in her self-discovery.
She found a supportive community in her pole dancing group.
Mandy’s journey reflects the struggle with the brutal regime of compulsory heterosexuality.
She now feels more settled and authentic in her identity.
You can learn more about Mandy and her upcoming Sapphic Novel on TikTok and IG @mandyaspey
Unbox Yourself with Samantha Fox®
What happens when societal conditioning keeps us from living as our true Selves?
From the moment we’re born, we’re taught who we’re supposed to be—but those expectations can keep us stuck, disconnected, and afraid to step into our truth.
Unbox Yourself™ with Samantha Fox® is a podcast about breaking free.
Through raw, honest conversations, Samantha helps people navigate their internal emotional landscape, including coming out later in life, relationships, and the deep work of self-acceptance. If you’ve ever felt unseen or unsure how to move forward, this space is for you.
Apply to be a guest on the show at https://www.unboxyoursexuality.com
