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Untethering ShameShame, Sex & Social Justice:Join Dr. Catalina Lawsin and I as we talk sex and intimacy through a lens of social justice to see that sex is so much more than we consider when it comes to our sense of well-being and commitment to ourselves.
Some of the key points included:
The difference between sex and intimacy
How shoulds make their way into their lives and the way that robs us of wants
The connection between sexual satisfaction and well-being — and how sexual satisfaction has nothing to do with how much sex you are having
The importance of...2024-05-2656 min
Break the CycleSexual Revolution with the Intimacy Doc, Dr. Catalina LawsinIn this episode, we break the cycle of women’s sexual health with licensed psychologist Dr. Catalina!
We discuss how sex is related to psychology and how our sexual health affects our mental health. We also dive into the difference between sex and intimacy and answer the age-old question: Can we have great sex without intimacy?
Listen to Today’s Episode to Learn About:
-living life with pleasure and desire
-asexuals and sex
-the work is done outside the bedroom
-the scary notion of bein...2024-05-0654 min
Permission to PivotDr. Catalina Lawsin PhD - Bliss is an Absolute Birth RightDr. Cataline Lawsin was such a joy to chat with! She is so much fun and has so much wisdom when it comes to putting yourself first and navigating change! I hope that you find so much value in today's episode!
Being a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor in the field of sexual health over the last 2 decades, I’ve learned that true, authentic, pure intimacy and connection is not only what we all long for, it’s essential for our overall wellness. It is a basic human need. Connecting to our own primal need...2023-09-1858 min
The Courageous Inner BeastEpisode 14: Sexual Intimacy with Yourself ft. Dr. Catalina LawsinExponential bliss is your absolute birthright. As a licensed psychologist for the past 23 years, Dr. Catalina worked with individuals affected by the big guns – cancer, death, and dying. Through this work, she witnessed the one key factor that motivates one to keep on living – relationships. Relationships are essential to who we are and how we experience life. Unfortunately, sometimes relationships aren’t easy and sex can suck. She helps driven women to experience ecstasy without settling for sexless relationships integrating neuroscience, psychology, and tantra.
Get connected with Dr. Catalina Lawsin!
Instagram: https://www.instagr...2023-08-0135 min
Gen X Mindscape#9 Midlife Sex and Relationships: Communicate, Connect and EnjoyIn this episode, renowned sex and relationship therapist Dr. Catalina Lawsin dives into the complexities of midlife sex and relationships. First Dr. Catalina explores the challenges faced during midlife, including hormonal changes, body image issues, and shifting dynamics. Dr. Catalina then provides strategies to enhance intimacy, communication, and sexual exploration. Discover the importance of pleasure, open communication, and embracing body changes to revitalize your sexual journey in midlife. Throughout this episode, Dr. Catalina encourages us to recognize the significance of good sex in midlife as a normal and vital aspect of life satisfaction, challenging societal norms that hi...2023-07-1451 min
Carnal TheorySex as a Vital Sign // Dr. Catalina Lawsin on Carnal TheoryWhen is the last time your health care provider asked if you were sexually satisfied? Ever?Or have you asked yourself any of these questions recently: How sexually satisfied am I? Am I connected to my needs and desires? What is pleasure to me?We address a lot with returning guest Dr. Catalina Lawsin including questioning what the benefits are and how to get in tune with our body, mind and spirit so that we can communicate our sexual expectations to others and still be true to ourselves.We hope you'll enjoy learning...2021-11-2234 min
The Light Within27. Rediscovering Desire, Boosting Connection & Getting the Sex Life You Deserve with Dr. CatalinaIn this week's episode, we're getting real about SEX! So if you have little ears around, you may want to pop in some headphones or listen to this one later. Our guest is Dr. Catalina Lawsin. She's a clinical psychologist, researcher and professor who has a huge following on Tik Tok & Instagram where she gets real about sex & intimacy. In this chat we discuss a LOT of topics including:- connection- brutal honesty & how it leads to intimacy- the pandemic & relationships- reclaiming sexual desire & getting the sex life y...2021-08-1659 min
CalPsychiatry Presents: MindstoriesModern Sex & the Burden of Outdated Assumptions | Catalina Lawsin, PhDOver the last two decades, Dr Catalina Lawsin has been a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor in the fields of psycho-oncology addressing cancer's impact on sexual wellbeing and health disparities amongst POC and immigrants. Dr Catalina was an Associate Professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, University of Sydney and Baruch College in New York. Her research has explored quality of life amongst individuals and their partners impacted by cancer to improve relationships and sexual wellbeing. She has received numerous federal grants to design and test e-health interventions to improve access to support. Dr. Catalina integrates her research...2021-05-1236 min
Behind the Pink RibbonThriving… in the Face of Breast CancerThis week, I am joined by Dr. Catalina Lawsin, Lori Marini, and Stephanie McLeod-Estevez to talk about our upcoming virtual retreat series, Thriving...in the face of breast cancer. Starting Saturday, February 6, 2021, this four-part experiential...2021-01-0600 min
Behind the Pink RibbonThriving... in the Face of Breast CancerThis week, I am joined by Dr. Catalina Lawsin, Lori Marini, and Stephanie McLeod-Estevez to talk about our upcoming virtual retreat series, Thriving...in the face of breast cancer. Starting Saturday, February 6, 2021, this four-part experiential retreat will focus on a different theme each session, integrating The Body, Mind, Spirit and Self. This retreat will create a safe, empowering space to dispel myths, normalize the realities of survivorship and build on your unique strengths to put the pieces back together after breast cancer. For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com. New episodes of Behind...2021-01-0550 min
Carnal TheoryThe Intersection of Racism and Sex // Dr. Catalina Lawsin on Carnal TheoryGet ready for some wisdom this episode from Dr. Catalina Lawsin. She teaches co-hosts Abba and Amanda all about how racism can affect one's ability to command their sexual biography as well as how we can identify it in modern dating culture.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review wherever you listen and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @carnaltheory and @mysexbio.-www.mysexbio.org2020-09-281h 01
Sex Marks the SpotWear a Mask! Your Choice Can Save LivesWear a mask - PLEASE!!! The reality of the COVID pandemic continues to get harsher and harsher, revealing more and more disparities. We could do so much better than we are IF WE CHOOSE DIFFERENTLY. So make the choice, wear a mask. Save lives.⠀ ⠀ Death.⠀ Unemployment.⠀ Evictions.⠀ Social isolation.⠀ ⠀ We can get through […]
The post Wear a Mask! Your Choice Can Save Lives appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-08-1900 minSex Marks the SpotWear a Mask! Your Choice Can Save LivesWear a mask - PLEASE!!! The reality of the COVID pandemic continues to get harsher and harsher, revealing more and more disparities. We could do so much better than we are IF WE CHOOSE DIFFERENTLY. So make the choice, wear a mask. Save lives.⠀ ⠀ Death.⠀ Unemployment.⠀ Evictions.⠀ Social isolation.⠀ ⠀ We can get through […]The post Wear a Mask! Your Choice Can Save Lives appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-08-1908 min
Sex Marks the SpotF*cking Angry ATM & Is it ruining your sex life?I'm angry, are you as well? COVID, Racism, Trump, Injustice, money, safety...all of these issues and many more are converging at the moment and impacting how we connect with ourselves and others-- ultimately ruining our sex life! Studies are reporting decreased sexual activity and satisfaction during the Pandemic and increased domestic violence, disputes and plans […]
The post F*cking Angry ATM? And is it ruining your sex life? appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-07-2200 minSex Marks the SpotF*cking Angry ATM & Is it ruining your sex life?I'm angry, are you as well? COVID, Racism, Trump, Injustice, money, safety...all of these issues and many more are converging at the moment and impacting how we connect with ourselves and others-- ultimately ruining our sex life! Studies are reporting decreased sexual activity and satisfaction during the Pandemic and increased domestic violence, disputes and plans […]The post F*cking Angry ATM? And is it ruining your sex life? appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-07-2208 minBehind the Pink RibbonDr. Catalina Lawsin | Cancer and DatingDr. Catalina Lawsin, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, joined me on the podcast again to talk about cancer and dating. Dating and relationships are complicated in general but seem to be more so for those personally impacted by cancer. We talked about the pressure that cancer patients/survivors feel to disclose their medical information with potential dating partners, almost like a disclaimer. Dr. Lawsin provides insight on how to approach dating and relationships through the cancer lens. For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com. New episodes of Behind the Pink Ribbon are release every...2020-07-2153 min
Sex Marks the SpotRacism & SexRacial biases impact everyone and every aspect of our being - particularly our sexuality. This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot, I’m going to delve into how racism shapes the lens in which BIPOC navigate their worlds and how connection to self and other are impacted. Sexual racism, assumptions, rules and norms all play […]
The post Racism & Sex appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-07-1500 minSex Marks the SpotRacism & SexRacial biases impact everyone and every aspect of our being - particularly our sexuality. This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot, I’m going to delve into how racism shapes the lens in which BIPOC navigate their worlds and how connection to self and other are impacted. Sexual racism, assumptions, rules and norms all play […]The post Racism & Sex appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-07-1509 minBehind the Pink RibbonDr. Catalina Lawsin | Let's Talk About Sex!Dr. Catalina Lawsin, also known as The Intimacy Doc, joined me on the podcast to talk about sex! Through her research and work, she discovered that relationships are core to who we are and how we experience life. She realized that those facing something such as cancer struggled with relationships and intimacy but these issues are not addressed in the field of oncology. She talks about some of the complications experienced by cancer survivors and offers some strategies on how to address some of these concerns. For complete show notes, please visit www.behindthepinkribbon.com. ...2020-05-281h 00
Sex Marks the SpotSeinfeld & Sex: We can learn a lot from life’s random momentsSeinfeld inspired this week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot. Join me to explore how life’s random moments, many we typically overlook, can teach us a lot about our sexualitySeinfeld inspired this week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot. Join me to explore how life’s random moments, many we typically overlook, can teach us alot about our […]The post Seinfeld & Sex: We can learn a lot from life’s random moments appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-05-2009 minSex Marks the SpotSeinfeld & Sex: We can learn a lot from life’s random momentsSeinfeld inspired this week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot. Join me to explore how life’s random moments, many we typically overlook, can teach us a lot about our sexualitySeinfeld inspired this week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot. Join me to explore how life’s random moments, many we typically overlook, can teach us alot about our […]
The post Seinfeld & Sex: We can learn a lot from life’s random moments appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-05-2000 minSex Marks the SpotAversive to Sex? Let’s Talk About Why & How to ReconnectThis week I was influenced by a few clients and participants from a webinar I spoke at where many individuals felt “broke” or “f*cked up” because they didn’t have sexual desire, or not as much as they used to due to an illness, stress, trauma – a multitude of reasons. These individuals feel ashamed, guilty, […]The post Aversive to Sex? Let’s Talk About Why & How to Reconnect appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-05-1309 minSex Marks the SpotAversive to Sex? Let’s Talk About Why & How to ReconnectThis week I was influenced by a few clients and participants from a webinar I spoke at where many individuals felt “broke” or “f*cked up” because they didn’t have sexual desire, or not as much as they used to due to an illness, stress, trauma – a multitude of reasons. These individuals feel ashamed, guilty, […]
The post Aversive to Sex? Let’s Talk About Why & How to Reconnect appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-05-1300 minSex Marks the SpotTouch: Our Most Efficient RegulatorWe are facing a collective traumatic chronic stressor that forces upon us much uncertainty and unfortunately, fear and stress. This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot I’ll chat about how we can cope with the Uncertainty of COVID by leaning in to relationships with ourselves and others. I’ll chat about concrete strategies to build […]The post Touch: Our Most Efficient Regulator appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-05-0600 minSex Marks the SpotTouch: Our Most Efficient RegulatorWe are facing a collective traumatic chronic stressor that forces upon us much uncertainty and unfortunately, fear and stress. This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot I’ll chat about how we can cope with the Uncertainty of COVID by leaning in to relationships with ourselves and others. I’ll chat about concrete strategies to build […]
The post Touch: Our Most Efficient Regulator appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-05-0600 minSex Marks the SpotLeaning in to Relationships: Coping with the uncertainty of the COVID CrisisWe are facing a collective traumatic chronic stressor that forces upon us much uncertainty and unfortunately, fear and stress. This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot I’ll chat about how we can cope with the Uncertainty of COVID by leaning in to relationships with ourselves and others. I’ll chat about concrete strategies to build […]
The post Leaning in to Relationships: Coping with the uncertainty of the COVID Crisis appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-2900 minSex Marks the SpotLeaning in to Relationships: Coping with the uncertainty of the COVID CrisisWe are facing a collective traumatic chronic stressor that forces upon us much uncertainty and unfortunately, fear and stress. This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot I’ll chat about how we can cope with the Uncertainty of COVID by leaning in to relationships with ourselves and others. I’ll chat about concrete strategies to build […]The post Leaning in to Relationships: Coping with the uncertainty of the COVID Crisis appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-2909 minSex Marks the SpotMen in TherapyMen get the raw end of the stick when it comes to therapy. Therapy can already be intimidating to start without all the gender and cultural norms adding more pressure. In this week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot I’m talking to all you men out there!! You get to play by YOUR rules, not […]The post Men in Therapy appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-2217 minSex Marks the SpotMen in TherapyMen get the raw end of the stick when it comes to therapy. Therapy can already be intimidating to start without all the gender and cultural norms adding more pressure. In this week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot I’m talking to all you men out there!! You get to play by YOUR rules, not […]
The post Men in Therapy appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-2200 minSex Marks the SpotQuestioning Your ChoicesReflections for Singles, Couples & Friends Are you living with regret? This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot, I’m exploring choices that we make in relationships as singles, couples and with friends. I’m feeling a tad tentative to share how I’ve been experiencing this being single at the moment and the surprising lack of […]The post Questioning Your Choices appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-1500 minSex Marks the SpotQuestioning Your ChoicesReflections for Singles, Couples & Friends Are you living with regret? This week’s episode of Sex Marks the Spot, I’m exploring choices that we make in relationships as singles, couples and with friends. I’m feeling a tad tentative to share how I’ve been experiencing this being single at the moment and the surprising lack of […]
The post Questioning Your Choices appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-1500 minSex Marks the SpotSex Under Lockdown …It’s getting realUncertainty and fear are at the core of the COVID crisis. It’s during these times we focus on relationships the most. Amidst this chronic stress our bodies are producing more cortisol, which can lead to changes in our testosterone and eosterogen levels — impacting our sexual wellbeing. Changes to lidio, function -potency and lubrication, orgasm […]The post Sex Under Lockdown …It’s getting real appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-0800 minSex Marks the SpotSex Under Lockdown …It’s getting realUncertainty and fear are at the core of the COVID crisis. It’s during these times we focus on relationships the most. Amidst this chronic stress our bodies are producing more cortisol, which can lead to changes in our testosterone and eosterogen levels — impacting our sexual wellbeing. Changes to lidio, function -potency and lubrication, orgasm […]
The post Sex Under Lockdown …It’s getting real appeared first on Dr. Catalina.2020-04-0800 min
Raj Persaud in conversation - the podcastsBeing A Syrian Refugee - is this the toughest test of anyone's mental health?Interview with Ruth Wells - lead author on new paper on mental health of Syrian Refugees published in the British Journal of Psychiatry - From the introduction in the paper: The United Nations (UN) has labelled the current Syrian conflict as the worst humanitarian crisis that has occurred within the first part of the 21st century. It is estimated that there are in excess of 4 million displaced Syrian refugees in the Middle East and over 629 000 who have been displaced to Jordan, the focus of this review. Although many displaced Syrians live in refugee camps, the largest being...2016-06-1331 min