Never Would Have Guessed

A Conversation on Purity Culture with Sheila Gregoire

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0600

Charissa 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.

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Episode 9: How to know when it's time to take a break

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0700

It'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 year
Charissa 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 charissabrim.com/tellmemore and bethanyfray.com.

Episode 8: The things we don't say out loud

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0700

There’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.

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Episode 7: What no one told me: sex after trauma

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0700

It’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.

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Episode 6: Healing also looks like...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

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.

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Episode 5: How trauma impacts your relationships

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Trauma 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?

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Show Notes:
Link to the trauma and relationship arch below
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Episode 4: Purity culture and trauma...help! Pt 2

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

How 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.

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Resources:
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 @DesconstructingPurityCulture
Dr. Laura Anderson (@drlauraeanderson)

Episode 3: Purity culture and trauma...help! Pt 1

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0600

What 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.

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Show Notes:

@sheilagregoire on Instagram

Episode 2: What our assumptions about consent are really saying

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0600

What 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.

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Episode 1: How trauma stereotypes are affecting you

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0600

What’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.

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