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Never Would Have GuessedA Conversation on Purity Culture with Sheila GregoireCharissa and Bethany talk with author, Sheila Gregoire, about her latest book, She Deserves Better. Learn more about Sheila at BareMarriage.com and follow her on Instagram @sheilagregoire and Twitter @sheilagregoire.Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com2023-07-1456 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 9: How to know when it's time to take a breakIt's good and important to process our experiences, but no one can stay in the hard parts of their story forever. In this season finale we talk about 3 signs it's time to take a break, and what that can actually look like.Let's stay connected after the season! Bethany has some exciting things coming up in the new yearCharissa has a bundle of Audio Affirmations for the holidays, available to download later this week. Find out more about these offers and other resources we’ve been brainstorming as they become available -- sign up at char...2022-11-2252 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 8: The things we don't say out loudThere’s so much we don’t say about our experiences as survivors. This is where shame incubates, which can keep us trapped in our trauma responses. In today’s episode, we confess the things we don’t say out loud that leave us feeling so alone.Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com2022-11-1559 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 7: What no one told me: sex after traumaIt’s no surprise; sexual trauma impacts our sexuality. But sometimes this looks different than we may expect. Today we dish about how our different traumas impacted our sexuality, what feels tricky now, and what we’re doing to make sense of it all. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com2022-11-0848 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 6: Healing also looks like...The path to healing is a lot wider than we perceive it to be. Bethany & Charissa share their experiences with therapy, surprising things that healed them, and healing lifestyles they embrace. What does healing look like for you? Call and tell us at (504)517-5966.Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.comTo support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast2022-10-251h 03Never Would Have GuessedEpisode 5: How trauma impacts your relationshipsTrauma doesn't just impact you, it impacts your relationships with friends and family, too. Why does this happen, and how can we hold the tension of trauma in relationship today? Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.comTo support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcastShow Notes: Link to the trauma and relationship arch below https://i.postimg.cc/QMLH4tcv/The-Arch.png2022-10-1849 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 4: Purity culture and trauma...help! Pt 2How does purity culture and trauma impact our present-day spirituality? Interestingly, the answer to that question reveals a lot about the embodiment of our sexuality too.Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.comTo support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcastResources:Here are a few others speaking on the topic of purity culture:Dr. Camden Morgante (@drcamden)Sheila Gregeoire (@sheilagregoire)Where Do We Go Podcast (@wheredowegopod)Sarah of @DesconstructingPurityCultureDr. Laura Anderson (@drlauraeanderson)2022-10-1124 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 3: Purity culture and trauma...help! Pt 1What did ‘Purity Culture’ actually teach us, and why does it matter? Taking a closer look at its teachings can impact our understanding of our sexuality and the trauma we experienced.Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.comTo support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcastShow Notes:@sheilagregoire on Instagram2022-10-0438 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 2: What our assumptions about consent are really sayingWhat are your assumptions about consent? Naming these internalized beliefs can impact our understanding of consent. From the phrase “no means no” to power dynamics and people pleasing, flipping these scripts can help us cultivate self-compassion and a legacy of empowerment.Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.comTo support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast2022-09-2646 minNever Would Have GuessedEpisode 1: How trauma stereotypes are affecting youWhat’s behind the name "Never Would Have Guessed”? The story of how we met exposes the stigmas and negative assumptions we can carry about survivors of sexual trauma. We believe naming and confronting these stigmas can play a huge role in our healing.Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.comTo support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast2022-09-1640 min