Navigating the Complexities of Sexual Health and Relationships with Dr. Karen Stewart

In this episode, Dr. Karen Stewart, a renowned clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and educator, shares insights from her extensive career dedicated to sexual health and relationship wellbeing.

Dr. Stewart discusses her formative years in a traditional Catholic family and how witnessing relationship issues among her peers inspired her career path. She outlines her approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of building rapport and understanding individual histories to address sexual dysfunction and relationship challenges.

Dr. Stewart also explores topics such as the impact of early exposure to pornography, the implications of loneliness and modern dating, and how to navigate relationship challenges including infidelity and trauma.

Finally, she shares her personal strategies for maintaining mental and physical wellbeing while managing a demanding career.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Karen Stewart

00:58 Early Life and Formative Years

02:49 Career Path and Shift to Psychology

05:16 Approach to Therapy and Client Interaction

08:49 Challenges in Couples Therapy

12:16 Dealing with Infidelity in Relationships

16:11 Navigating Life Milestones in Relationships

26:25 Impact of Pornography on Young Minds

30:50 Is Watching Porn Cheating?

31:32 The Rise of VR Porn

34:04 Masturbation vs. Relationship Intimacy

35:17 The Impact of Porn on Sexual Performance

38:15 The Business of Pornography

39:15 Parenting and Porn Education

42:10 The Effects of Loneliness and Social Isolation

45:21 Dealing with Rejection and Resilience

50:47 Addressing Sexual Trauma in Therapy

59:43 The Importance of Therapy and Self-Care

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