Dee Dee Goldpaugh

Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW and author of 'Embrace Pleasure', focuses on healing sexual traumas while exploring the link between sexuality and spirituality. Tommaso Barba, a PhD candidate from Imperial College, studies how psychedelics impact romantic relationships. They discuss the potential of psychedelics to enhance intimacy, the contrast between superficial and deeper pleasures, and societal taboos surrounding sexuality. They also delve into the importance of intention in using psychedelics within romantic contexts, advocating for healthier norms around pleasure and connection.

Dee Dee Goldpaugh, a psychotherapist and expert in psychedelic integration, discusses the profound role of psychedelics in healing sexual trauma. She highlights the necessity of reclaiming pleasure and the stigma surrounding it in therapeutic environments. The conversation dives into the dynamics of eroticism as a vital force, the intersection of pleasure and pain in healing, and the transformative potential of love and community support. Goldpaugh also addresses the significance of safe therapeutic relationships in this journey towards empowerment and self-actualization.