Somatic Therapy & Sexuality - Navigating Trauma, Intimacy & Embodiment with Ariel Giarretto

The Future of Wellness

In this enlightening episode we connect with Ariel Giarretto, an internationally known body-oriented trauma therapist and Somatic Sex Educator. Ariel's initial intrigue with the body's physiology began during her work as a birth doula, and deepened during her experiences at the Esalen Institute and her extensive study with Somatic Experiencing (SE) pioneer Peter Levine - which led to her later becoming a faculty member. As co-developer of 'The Full Embodiment Model' she offers transformative insights for people wanting to heal from the effects of sexuality/gender trauma, sexual abuse and disembodiment. We discuss the importance of reconnecting with the body and the complex issues of navigating sexual trauma therapeutically. Exploring techniques to navigate these challenges, Ariel highlights the importance of curiosity, presence, and acceptance of bodily sensations, presenting a refreshing approach to embodiment. She shares her experience living in San Francisco with sex-positive communities and her studies in Sexology, along with her work and efforts in addressing intergenerational trauma, to help individuals reshape their relationship with pleasure and intimacy. We also touch upon how different attachment styles impact our intimacy and sexuality and why tantric practices can be problematic if sexual trauma is not addressed first. Ariel examines the transformative potential of creating new, 'missing' experiences as part of the healing journey, and how new neural pathways can be fostered. Join us for insights and an invaluable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of love and intimacy.

Ariel Giarretto, LMFT, SEP, CMT, CSB is a trauma specialist with a passion to support people of all cultures and ages in how to find ease and pleasure in their bodies, increase intimacy, and find freedom from the grip of trauma. Trained in a wide variety of somatic therapies, she is primarily informed by Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing (SE), for treating the physiological effects of the trauma. For 17 years she has been full-time SE teaching faculty, training and mentoring practitioners all over the globe. Throughout the 1990’s she was on staff at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur and she has extensive training in prenatal and birth therapy with Ray Castellino.

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Chapters

1. Somatic Therapy & Sexuality - Navigating Trauma, Intimacy & Embodiment with Ariel Giarretto (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Somatic Experiencing and Trauma (00:15:31)

3. Multigenerational Trauma and Healing (00:30:43)

4. Healing Through Replacing Missing Experiences (00:38:26)

5. Exploring Tantra Practices (00:43:18)

6. Attachment Dynamics and Sexual Intimacy (00:46:15)