Category: sexuality

• My Going Inside Podcast Interview: Religious Trauma, Sex Addiction, Masculinity, & IFS

  

  Explore healing and authenticity in the latest Going Inside Podcast episode with Forest Benedict. Dive into religious trauma, sex addiction recovery, toxic masculinity, and the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS). A must-listen for anyone seeking freedom and self-connection.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  December 9, 2024

  Addiction, IFS, pornography, Recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual Addiction, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame, trauma

  group therapy, IFS, masculinity, mental health, recovery, Religious trauma, self-connection, sex addiction, Sexual shame, trauma

• New Interview on Purity Culture, Fighting Lust, Scrupulosity, Religious Trauma, and Sexuality

  

  Join Forest and Stacie, a.k.a. Apostacie, on The Stacey’s Mom Podcast for a deep and insightful conversation about purity culture, religious trauma, fighting lust, scrupulosity, and finding healthy sexuality after religion. Perfect for those deconstructing or deconverted.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  December 3, 2024

  IFS, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

  exvangelical, IFS, Religious trauma, self-connection, Sexual shame

• F*ck Yes! The Surprising Benefits of Swearing

  

  Discover the surprising, science-backed benefits of swearing—from boosting pain tolerance and reducing stress to enhancing authenticity and social bonding. Find out why a well-timed F-bomb can actually be good for your health, relationships, and well-being!

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 12, 2024

  Connection, Humor, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

  authenticity, mental health, Religious trauma, self-connection, self-expression, swearing

• Orgasms Are Great: The Surprising Benefits of the Big “O”

  

  Discover the science-backed benefits of orgasms, from stress relief and better sleep to enhanced mental clarity and immune support. Learn how embracing pleasure can be a powerful form of self-care, boosting both physical and emotional well-being.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 9, 2024

  Health, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

  health benefits, masturbation, orgasm, pleasure, self-compassion, self-connection, sex, sex positive, sexual health, Sexual shame

• From Religious Sexual Shame to Sex-Positive Self-Connection: New Podcast Interview Out Now!

  

  Listen to *Breaking Free: Healing from Religious Trauma and Fundamentalist Beliefs*—a heartfelt podcast filled with practical advice and encouragement for anyone on a journey of healing from religious trauma and sexual shame. Join as I open up about my path from faith-centered life to deep self-connection, sharing insights on inner trust and empowerment. Tune in…

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 4, 2024

  Change, IFS, Inspiration, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame, trauma

  IFS, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection, Sexual shame

• Life After Sexual Shame: My New Podcast Interview

  

  Join me in this heartfelt podcast episode as I discuss healing from religious trauma, overcoming sexual shame, and finding self-acceptance through IFS therapy. Whether you’re seeking freedom from shame or exploring sexuality with curiosity, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and support.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  October 31, 2024

  Change, IFS, Inspiration, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame, trauma

  IFS, life after religion, life after sexual shame, podcast, Religious trauma, Sexual shame