Ep. 208 - Exploring the Taboo: Open Relationships, Sex Work, and Healing from Shame with Courtney Brooke

Can sexuality and spirituality overlap? For many of us, these topics come with a long history of shame imposed by puritanical belief systems (like… you won’t “go to heaven” if you have sex before marriage… WHAT?!) But in this episode, we’re opening the door to taboo topics. Today I’m joined by Courtney Brooke, a licensed social worker and trauma-informed behavioral health therapist who is generously sharing her story. From being sent to marriage and motherhood classes at ten years old to entering the world of sex work, Courtney knows what it means to meet the intersection of spirituality and sexuality head on. As we seek sexual liberation and pleasure-filled lives, shame and trauma come to a head, leaving us grappling with how to move forward. Growing up in certain religions, cultures and even zip codes affect our view of sex, and Courtney has such a refreshing take on topics from sex work to open relationships. Anyone who is coming into themselves as a sexual being, trying to heal from sexual shame, and considering alternative relational dynamics - this is for you. Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so HERE In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in an extremely religious household Courtney’s personal experience with sex work and how she ended up on this path Busting myths around sex work Navigating thoughts of infidelity in a committed relationship How to determine whether an open relationships is right for you Want to launch a podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. Want to hear more about sexuality and spirituality? Check out THIS episode with Alexandra Shelley on healing heartbreak Connect with Courtney Instagram Linkedin Listen to Non-Linear Healing with Courtney Brooke Connect with Chelsea Website 1:1 Coaching Mic Drop Instagram Full Transcript HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-my-non-expert-opinion/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-my-non-expert-opinion/support