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From Shame to Self-Trust: Healing Sexual & Religious Trauma, Desire & Intimacy with Dr. Emma Smith

Lino Martinez, Psy.D. Episode 305

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In this episode of A Little Less Fear, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with Dr. Emma Smith, licensed psychotherapist, sex therapist, and founder of Soliloquie, to explore how shame, trauma, and inherited beliefs shape our relationship with our bodies, intimacy, and identity.

Dr. Emma shares how her work helps clients return to autonomy without shame or blame and reconnect with their authentic selves. Together, they explore what it means to heal sexual and religious trauma and how moving from shame into authenticity can transform the way we relate to desire, pleasure, and connection.

We also discuss the difference between desire (“I want”) and pleasure (“I like”), and how reclaiming both can support a healthier, more playful, and more embodied sexual relationship both with ourselves and with partners.

Dr. Emma brings a powerful perspective on intimacy as a space of curiosity, safety, and play, reminding us that healing is not about perfection, it’s about permission.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

  •  How shame shapes sexual identity, intimacy, and self-worth 
  •  The path from trauma and conditioning back to autonomy 
  •  Why desire and pleasure are essential parts of healing 
  •  How playfulness can support healthy sexual connection 
  •  What it means to move from shame into authenticity 

Dr. Emma is also the host of The Intimate Philosopher Podcast and can be found at https://soliloquie.co and on Instagram @EmmaSmithPhD.


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