There are so many harmful narratives and stories around love, romance &amp; sex. What it “should” be and what it “should” look like and feel like. Dr. Lee’s guest today, Kari Lu Cowell - kinky, ethical love coach - joins us as she shares her shame story and discusses ethical non-monogamy, kink, and how to get free from the harmful narratives around love - and explore your sexuality and love life, without the shame! They’re exploring:<ul><li>Kari’s shame story and her experience with a toxic mother</li><li>Her insight on the relationship between adoption &amp; trauma</li><li>“Loving yourself before you can be loved” - why Kari doesn’t subscribe to this idea!</li><li>Ethical non-monogamy &amp; kink, and what led her to this work</li><li>The power exchange in relationships (and the freedom that can be found in BDSM!)</li><li>Kari’s advice for moving forward from shame</li><li>And more!</li></ul> Connect with Kari:<a href='http://www.instagram.com/karilucoaching'>www.instagram.com/karilucoaching</a><a href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/datingfordorks'>www.facebook.com/groups/datingfordorks</a><a href='https://bookme.name/DatingforDorks/domme-ebook'>https://bookme.name/DatingforDorks/domme-ebook</a>

S2E7: Intersectionality, Marginalized Identities, and Trauma

Welcome to Becoming Trauma Informed- The podcast where Dr. Lee and TLC bring you expert advice and strategies to understand what trauma is, how it affects our daily lives, and what we can do about it!&nbsp;Dr. Lee is a DNP-prepared adult nurse practitioner a clinical trauma professional. She is an expert in helping people understand how past painful experiences affect their bodies &amp; brains- and how to change their future for the better!&nbsp;T. Lee Cordell, aka TLC, is Dr. Lee's co-host and partner (in business AND life!) He brings his research and historian experience to the podcast, helping us make connections and understand how history repeats itself.&nbsp;Our podcast is explicit because we talk about lots of triggering and adult content (and we cuss on occasion!) so this is a content warning- listen with care &amp; be gentle with yourselves.&nbsp;