Sexology

EP360 - Intimacy Redefined: Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds with Dr. Laura Copley

Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Laura Copley, expert in trauma bonding and author of 'Loving You is Hurting Me', discusses trauma bonding and the importance of viewing individuals as whole beings. She explores strategies for breaking free from toxic relationship patterns and emphasizes the role of safety, trust, and curiosity in creating fulfilling sexual connections. The episode also touches on the importance of embodiment in trauma recovery and introduces the recently released book 'Loving You is Hurting Me' as a resource for healing and growth.

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Recognizing trauma bonds and understanding their impact on intimacy can help individuals break free from negative patterns and create healthier connections in relationships.

Creating a foundation of safety, security, and trust is crucial for cultivating deep and fulfilling intimacy that is based on a sense of safety and trust rather than trauma.

Deep dives

Understanding Trauma Bonds and Intimacy

In this episode, Dr. Lara Copley discusses trauma bonds and the ways they can impact intimacy in relationships. She highlights the importance of recognizing that even good people can form trauma bonds. By understanding and addressing the trauma wounds that shape our attachment styles, we can break free from negative patterns and create healthier connections with our partners. Dr. Copley emphasizes the significance of embodying safety and trust in order to cultivate deep, fulfilling intimacy.

Introduction

3min

Trauma Bonding and Intimacy in Relationships

16min

Strategies to Unhook from Toxic Relationship Patterns

3min

Embodying Trauma Recovery

4min

Exploring 'Loving You is Hurting Me' and Strategies for Healing and Growth

1min

Exploring Trauma Bonding and the Importance of Self-Care

3min

Welcome to episode 360 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Laura Copley. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Laura Copley's book, "Loving You is Hurting Me”, how Trauma bonding is about deep emotional connections and why solo relationship effort can yield positive results.

Trauma, heartache, betrayal, and abandonment can leave lasting scars that break the heart, clouds the mind, and shatter the soul. Dr. Laura Copley understands how painful and damaging your trauma wounds are and is trained to guide you toward healing.

Dr. Laura brings life transformation and Post-Traumatic Growth to your fingertips by offering one-on-one guidance, small group mentoring, powerful courses, online workshops, in-person conferences, live Q&A, and community support for those to connect who are on similar self-healing journey.

A globe-trotter at her core, Laura’s mission has taken her all over the world where she has made profound healing impacts in the lives of her clients and students. After her adventures speaking, advocating, and healing around the world, Laura returns to the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, where she is creating her dream lifestyle with her baby girl and golden retriever on her riverfront farmette overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.

In this episode, you will hear:

The need to view individuals as whole beings, not just oppressors or victims
How Trauma bonding is about deep emotional connections
The ways safety and trust play a significant role in sexual connection
How the embodiment of emotions can enhance sexual experiences
Strategies for breaking the toxic hook pattern include mapping the cycle
How solo relationship effort can yield positive results
Openly discussing trauma and vulnerabilities strengthens emotional bonds
Details on Dr. Laura Copley's book, "Loving You is Hurting Me”

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