The Intuitive Revolution Podcast with Alicia Farricielli Empowering Sexual Wellness: Communication, Self-Confidence, and Intimacy with Dr. Jenn Kennedy
In this episode of The Intuitive Revolution, host Alicia Farricielli speaks with Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a renowned sex therapist and former publicist, about empowering individuals and couples to embrace sexual wellness. Dr. Jenn recounts her journey from the world of publicity to becoming a trusted therapist who integrates the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of intimacy. She emphasizes the vital role of effective communication and self-confidence in achieving fulfilling sexual experiences, offering strategies to overcome societal shame. The conversation also explores how life stages influence sexual identity, highlighting the importance of self-care—especially for women—and the need for supportive partnerships and open dialogue with children to foster healthy, shame-free sexuality.
Key Takeaways:
Holistic Sex Therapy: Understanding that true intimacy and sexual wellness involve both psychological and physical aspects.
Breaking Through Shame: How societal taboos impact both men and women, and strategies to build self-confidence.
Effective Communication: The role of honest dialogue in deepening intimacy and resolving relationship challenges.
Life Stages & Sexual Identity: How different phases of life, such as motherhood, influence our sexual self and the importance of self-care.
Family Conversations: The significance of open discussions about sexuality with children to foster healthy, shame-free attitudes.
About Dr. Jenn Kennedy:
Dr. Jenn Kennedy is a clinical sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist based in Santa Barbara. In her private practice, Dr. Jenn sees couples and individuals in the areas of relationships, sex, addiction and LGBT. In 2019, she founded her clinical group practice, Riviera Therapy, and under this umbrella, she supervises up-and-coming clinicians.
In 2023, Dr. Jenn launched The Pleasure Project, which is dedicated to helping us all have a better sex life. Through this venture, Dr. Jenn hosts a podcast called The Pleasure Project with Dr. Jenn Kennedy and she offers small group intensives for women and couples called The Pleasure Circle. Dr. Jenn has been quoted in Redbook, Reader’s Digest, Forbes Health, DailyOm, Shondaland, Parade, Allure, Yahoo!life and others. She is often tapped to discuss intimacy and sexuality for therapists and physicians.
jenn@rivieratherapy.com IG: @drjennkennedy/https://pleasureproject.usPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenn-kennedy
About Your Host, Alicia Farricielli:
Alicia Farricielli holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Metaphysical Science, B.Msc., and has cultivated a 20-year multifaceted career in marketing, public relations, and entrepreneurship. Now, as a Certified Life and Health Coach, she specializes in inner child work, intuitive healing, and personal empowerment. Alicia’s approach centers on the profound importance of intuition, holistic well-being, and achieving life balance, guiding her clients to overcome limiting beliefs and embrace transformative change, unlocking their true potential. Drawing from her own journey of overcoming adversity and mastering life's complexities, Alicia infuses her coaching with empathy and deep insight, empowering individuals in their quest for self-discovery and liberation from insecurity, anxiety, and burnout.
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