#44 - Forgiving Your Perpetrator with Robin Detmer

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this captivating episode of the Sex Reimagined Podcast, we dive into the profound concept of forgiveness with guest Robin Detmer. Join us as Robin shares her personal journey of forgiving herself, her family, and her perpetrator, offering valuable insights on healing from past trauma. From growing up in the jungles of South America, to becoming a Mother herself; Robin gives us valuable insight into how she released trauma and shame from experiencing sexual abuse as a child.
Join us for an enlightening conversation on the Sex Reimagined Podcast as Robin Detmer, therapist and author of "The Open Book," opens up about her transformative experience of forgiveness. Discover how forgiveness can bring liberation and empowerment in the face of sexual trauma.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

▪️ Robin Detmer shares her powerful moment of forgiveness, where she experienced a profound shift in her heart, letting go of resentment and embracing healing from past trauma.

▪️ The impact of early sexual abuse on Robin's psyche and her journey towards self-love and acceptance, breaking free from feelings of unworthiness and embracing her own desires.

TIME STAMPS: 

[00:00] Introducing Robin Detmer

[03:55] Life in Belize 

[09:31] The Impact of Early Sexual Abuse on the Pysche

[13:47] How Secrecy Convinces Sexual Trauma Survivors that they Must be unlovable

[16:07] The Moment her Heart Softened and Robin Found Forgiveness

[20:51] The use of Ancient Shamanic Traditions for Healing and Transformation 

[29:50] The Hard Conversations when you refuse to keep your abuse a secret. 

[34:49] “You’re Not the Only One” Sexual Abuse Support Groups Heal the feeling of Isolation

[36:49] The Subconscious Coping Mechanisms

[41:48] Sexual Abuse and the Correlation with Eating Disorders and Poor Body Image

[51:04] Seek Support, reach out to us, help is out there and you are worthy of it

[52:23] The Effects of Parenting young kids while healing layers of trauma

[54:16] Dropping the Victim and Survivor Labels

[01:02:24] The Dish
      

SEXPERT LINKS MENTIONED: 

Robin Detmer - WEBSITE
The Open Book - BOOK
The Joy of Sex - BOOK
Alberto Violdo - BOOKS
Four Winds Society - WEBSITE
The Five Personality Patterns - BOOK 

Co-Hosts Dr. Willow Brown & Leah Piper bring a wealth of wisdom through their combined 40 years of expertise in human sexuality, health, and spiritual growth.  Leah is a Tantric Sex Master Coach and Positive Psychology Facilitator, while Dr. Willow is a Chinese & Functional Medicine Doctor and Taoist Sexology Teacher.  When these two devotees of love come together, they blend and weave the ancient teachings of Tao and Tantra for the modern lover with humor, insight, and wisdom.

Dr. Willow Brown Website: www.drwillowbrown.com
Leah Piper Website: www.moreloveworks.com
SxR Website: www.sexreimagined.com

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