This week on Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we’re pouring a strong cup and diving headfirst into one of the most avoided yet deeply important conversations: sex and sexual trauma. Sex is often cloaked in silence—especially when trauma is involved—but we’re here to unpack the many faces of sexual trauma, how it shows up in our lives, and most importantly, how we can begin to heal from it.

Joining us for this raw and real convo is Esme Valette, licensed sex therapist and fierce advocate for trauma-informed sex education. Esme opens up about her experience working with survivors, the practical tactics she uses with clients, and how to reclaim intimacy at your own pace. Expect wisdom, vulnerability, and a few healing tangents along the way.

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This week on Trauma, Tea, and Tangents, we’re diving into the often-ignored reality of adoption trauma—because being “chosen” doesn’t cancel out birth trauma, identity confusion, or attachment wounds. Tisheila Justice, LCSW, joins us to unpack how early childhood development, attachment theory, and the loss of cultural identity deeply impact our ability to feel safe, connected, and emotionally regulated as adults.

We’re calling out the “resilient kid” myth, breaking down what real healing looks like, and getting honest about what adoptees actually need to thrive. If you've ever felt like something was missing but couldn’t name it—this one's for you.

Episode’s out now! Grab your tea and hit play.

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In this episode, I'm joined by the badass confidence creator herself, Sam Pillsbury, and let’s just say — we go all in on what it actually takes to create real change (spoiler: it’s not just manifesting and good vibes).

We dive deep into the messy, uncomfortable, and very real journey of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance one. We talk about why change feels so damn hard, how sneaky self-sabotage shows up when you're leveling up, and why building your "trust muscle" (yep, that’s a thing) is the secret weapon you didn't know you needed.

Sam and I also get real about moving cities, career pivots, embracing the unknown, and trusting your intuition — even when you have no f*cking clue what’s next. Because sometimes not having a plan is exactly the plan.

If you’re craving permission to be messy, to start small, and to believe that change is happening even when it feels like nothing is working — this one's for you.

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