107: Healing From Purity Culture and Redefining Healthy Sexuality with Stephanie Stalvey
In this week's episode, Ranela and our guest Stephanie Stalvey are breaking down the constructs surrounding purity culture and healing from the messages that were rooted in shame and disconnection from our bodies, including:The background of purity culture, particularly circling in religious circles in the United States during the 1980s and 1990sAcknowledging sexuality as a divine and natural part of humanity without objectifying itHaving an alternative healthy ethic of sacred sexuality that isn't rooted in shame or blameNarratives women have to overcome after purity culture to reconnect with their bodiesHow patriarchy affects both men and women in a dehumanizing wayThe Madonna-Whore complex: the psychological double bind that women are trapped in in society when it comes to their sexualityRanela and Stephanie's own personal experiencesand more!Subscribe to the Speaking Our Minds Newsletter to get updates on the latest episodes, upcoming topics, and insider inspo!: https://mailchi.mp/361c1d35da39/pod-newsletter-sign-upConnect with Stephanie:Instagram: @stephanie.stalvey.artistConnect with us on social media for more:Podcast Instagram: @SpeakingOurMindsPodBrittney Instagram: @brittneymosesRanela Instagram: @lifewithranelaTik Tok: @SpeakingOurMindsPodSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-faith-mental-wellness-podcast-with-brittney-moses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.