In this episode, Anna speaks with neurosomatic sexologist Connie Eberhart about the relationship between sexuality, the nervous system, and our capacity for authentic expression. Connie shares her path into somatic sexual healing and how nervous system regulation shapes our experiences of pleasure, desire, and connection. Together, they explore the role of shame, how conditioning can distort our experience of intimacy, and what it means to cultivate polarity that feels nourishing rather than performative. They also touch on the power of intentional touch as a pathway to emotional integration and deeper self-knowing. The conversation invites us to reclaim pleasure as a vital, life-affirming practice—not a luxury.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Connie Eberhart and Her Work
01:25 Defining Neurosomatic and Sexological Bodywork
03:58 The Importance of the Nervous System in Sexuality
08:03 Exploring Sexual Blueprints and Their Impact
11:40 Understanding Libido Through the Nervous System
15:47 The Role of Emotional Healing in Sexuality
19:38 Addressing Shame and Cultural Influences on Sexuality
23:32 Embracing the Full Spectrum of Sexuality
26:07 Exploring Male Pelvises and Polarity
30:27 The Challenge of Male Expression
34:21 Psyche and Soma: The Connection of Body and Mind
39:21 Embracing Expansion and Contraction
42:10 Connie's Offerings and Future Directions
46:07 The Importance of Prioritizing Pleasure
