{"podcast":{"title":"Therapist Uncensored Podcast","slug":"therapist-uncensored-podcast-632021","podcast_index_feed_id":632021,"rss_url":"https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/therapist-uncensored-podcast","website_url":"https://therapistuncensored.com/episodes/","image_url":"https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/~images/2369171779772025.png","author":"Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP & Ann Kelley PhD","episode_count":300,"summary":"Ranked as one of Apple’s Top 10 Social Science podcasts, Therapist Uncensored delivers trusted, science-backed insights on mental health and secure relationships. With over 11 million downloads worldwide, this female-led, independent podcast puts you right in the therapy room, making powerful psychological insights accessible and actionable. Co-hosts Sue Marriott, LCSW CGP and Ann Kelley, PhD break down complex ideas into practical wisdom you can use immediately. They’re joined by top neuroscientists, world-renown relationship experts and outside-the-box perspectives to share cutting-edge research and strategies for building stronger connections with yourself and others. Shownotes at www.therapistuncensored.com Transform how you understand your mind, your relationships, and yourself.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/therapist-uncensored-podcast-632021"},"episode":{"title":"Self-Led Sexuality: Reclaiming Intimacy Through IFS with Patricia Rich, LCSW (299)","slug":"self-led-sexuality-reclaiming-intimacy-through-ifs-with-patricia-rich-lcsw-299","published_at":"2026-05-12T05:05:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/therapist-uncensored-podcast-632021/self-led-sexuality-reclaiming-intimacy-through-ifs-with-patricia-rich-lcsw-299","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/therapist-uncensored-podcast-632021","url":"https://therapistuncensored.com/episodes/self-led-sexuality-reclaiming-intimacy-through-ifs-with-patricia-rich-lcsw-299/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-led-sexuality-reclaiming-intimacy-through-ifs-with-patricia-rich-lcsw-299","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/therapistuncensored/ins.blubrry.com/therapistuncensored/20260512PatriciaRichFINAL.mp3","summary":"Sex can feel complicated when our parts get involved Patricia Rich introduces the concept of self-led sexuality — approaching sexuality from curiosity, compassion, and connection rather than fear or conditioning. She explains how understanding our internal “parts” can help individuals navigate conflicting desires, deepen consent, and create greater safety within themselves and their relationships. Explore the complexities of sexuality, emphasizing the importance of self-led sexuality and the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in sexual therapy. The conversation also examines the broader cultural forces that influence sexuality, including capitalism, gender expectations, and the silence many therapists themselves experience around sexual topics. Grounded in both clinical insight and humanity, this episode offers a refreshing framework for understanding sexuality as a space for healing, embodiment, and authentic connection. “Listening to our desires doesn’t mean we have to act on them all. Simply acknowledging the parts of ourselves who hold those desires and validating their longings can bring inner connection and vitality.” – Patricia Rich, LCSW CST-S Time Stamps for Bonus – Self-Led Sexuality: Reclaiming Intimacy Through IFS with Patricia Rich, LCSW CST-S (299) 01:51 The challenges of discussing sexuality 07:53 Integrating IFS into sexual therapy 13:39 The positive intentions of our parts 22:17 Self-led sexuality: Leading from within 28:01 Therapists’ relationship with sexuality 35:51 The six S’s of sexual self-energy 40:28 Creating Safety in Sexual Conversations 45:03 Exploring sensuality and its barriers 01:01:10 Exploring exiled parts and performance pressure 01:05:07 The concept of internal consent 01:11:36 Cultu…","meta_description":"Sex can feel complicated when our parts get involved Patricia Rich introduces the concept of self-led sexuality — approaching sexuality from curiosity, co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4785,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/therapist-uncensored-podcast-632021/episodes/self-led-sexuality-reclaiming-intimacy-through-ifs-with-patricia-rich-lcsw-299/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/therapist-uncensored-podcast-632021/self-led-sexuality-reclaiming-intimacy-through-ifs-with-patricia-rich-lcsw-299.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}