The Truth about Consent, Shame, and Vulnerability in Relationships ft. Mike Johnson

In today's podcast, our guest is Mike Johnson, a TV personality best known for his appearance on The Bachelorette, a veteran of our country, and a sexologist boarded by the American Board of Sexology. During our conversation today, he talks about his experiences growing up as a child and in school learning about sex. He also talks about his experiences being on The Bachelorette and after being on The Bachelorette in terms of his experiences with women and unwanted touching. We talk about sexology and the approach to sexual health through a lens of sexology in terms of improving sexual function through the downregulation of the sympathetic nervous system. We also talk about ways which you can last longer and the 4 pillars to living your best life. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:04:15 - Mike Johnson's Childhood and Learning about Sex 0:08:30 - Mike's Journey in the Air Force and Career Shifts 0:13:45 - Experiences of Living in Different Cultures 0:18:00 - Transition to Financial Advising and Career Reflections 0:23:55 - Understanding Family Influences and Career Choices 0:29:10 - Rena Malik's Questions on Mike's Varied Life Experiences 0:34:25 - Mike's Experience on The Bachelorette and Public Life 0:39:40 - Challenges of Public Figure Status and Personal Boundaries 0:44:55 - Consent, Gender Dynamics, and Society's View 0:50:10 - Dating Dynamics Post-The Bachelorette 0:55:25 - The Role and Importance of a Sexologist 1:00:40 - Connection Between Mental and Sexual Health 1:05:55 - Final Rapid Response Questions 1:11:10 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks  Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD Also, don't forget to check and follow Michael Johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_johnson/?hl=en Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/mikejohnson1_?lang=en ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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