From Shame to Self-Worth | LGBTQ+ Mental Health

About this episode

Eve and therapist Josh Davis discuss LGBTQ mental health, focusing on trauma recovery, self-worth, and healthy relationships.

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Eve welcomes back therapist Josh Davis for a deeper discussion on LGBTQ mental health, toxic shame, self-worth, trauma recovery, body image, intimacy, relationships, and emotional healing. Together, they explore how childhood trauma, rejection, self-hatred, and comparison culture can impact relationships, sexuality, confidence, and connection. Josh shares insights on re-parenting, mindfulness, inner child healing, body neutrality, and creating healthy intimacy in long-term relationships. This episode also includes a realistic relationship roleplay about mismatched libidos, emotional connection, communication, and navigating intimacy needs with compassion and honesty. If you’re healing from trauma, rebuilding self-worth, navigating sexuality, or learning how to create healthier relationships, this conversation is for you. LGBTQ mental health Toxic shame & self-hatred Inner child healing & re-parenting Trauma recovery & emotional healing Body image & body positivity Mindfulness & self-worth Gay male culture & comparison Intimacy & communication in relationships Mismatched libidos Emotional connection & vulnerability Sexual empowerment &…

People in this episode

Host: Eve

Guest: Josh Davis

Topics covered

• LGBTQ mental health
• toxic shame
• self-worth
• trauma recovery
• intimacy
• relationships
• emotional healing

Keywords

• LGBTQ
• mental health
• toxic shame
• self-worth
• trauma recovery
• intimacy
• relationships
• body image
• mindfulness
• emotional healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASN Lifestyle Magazine, Please Me! Podcast, Please Me! Substack, Please Me! Patreon, therapywithjoshd.com

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