Erotic Grief & Sexological Body Work with Lorraine Pentello & Ali Mezey
CONTENT HEADS UP:
This episode touches on sensitive topics that include sexual violence, multi-gender rape, coercion, trauma and the complexities of gender identity and transgender experiences. There are some swear words.
SYNOPSIS:
In this episode, Ali engages in a deep and candid conversation with Lorraine, an ex-sex worker turned Somatic Therapist and bodyworker specializing in sexuality and trauma. With more than 26 years of experience in the field of sexuality, Lorraine shares insights gained from their journey, transitioning from entertainment to healing and embodiment in 2014. Certified in various modalities including Sexological Bodywork and EMDR, Lorraine works holistically with clients, both online and in person, to facilitate emotional healing. Throughout the conversation, they navigate sensitive topics, including sexual violence, coercion, and trauma, offering profound reflections on personal experiences and societal attitudes. Listeners are invited to join in a thought-provoking dialogue that explores themes of compassion, support, and acceptance, while acknowledging the journey of healing from sexual traumas. They also discuss common reasons that people go to strip clubs, and to them for sexual healing such as seeking sex when really it's comfort that's wanted, the debilitating expectations that are commonly behind some erectile “dysfunction,” and the need and desire to reclaim one's "orgasmisity."
EXPLORATION POINTS:
- Ali and Lorraine discuss the impact of decriminalization of sex work in Australia and its effects on violence reduction and police relations
- They cover the topic of misconceptions about perpetrators of sexual violence, including the role of women as perpetrators
- The conversation delves into the challenges faced by gender-diverse individuals, including legal restrictions on transitioning in certain states
- Ali and Lorraine explore the complexity of parenting a gender-diverse child and making informed decisions about medical interventions
- They discuss the importance of compassion and support from allies for transgender individuals, particularly in moments of misgendering
- The conversation includes personal reflections on Lorraine's journey of healing and rediscovery of body sensations, as well as trust in bodily messages
- They reflect on the concept of embodiment and the ability to fully experience sensations and express emotions in a supportive environment
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MORE ALI MEZEY:
Website: https://www.alimezey.com
Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:
Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/
MORE LORRAINE PENTELLO:
BIO:
Lorraine Pentello (she/he/they)
Lorraine is a Somatic Therapist and bodyworker specialising in sexuality and trauma. They have worked in the field of sexuality for the past 26 years, starting in entertainment then shifting to healing & embodiment in 2014.
Certified in Sexological Bodywork, Embodied Counselling, Craniofacial Bodywork, Myofascial Bodywork, STREAM Scar Remediation, EMDR, EFT Tapping for Trauma, Inner Child Healing and Ego State therapy, Lorraine works holistically 1:1 with clients, both online and in person. Helping them heal emotional and physical pain.
OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:
Philip Shepherd’s episode
Inner Child Work/IFS - IFS Internal Family Systems deal with various parts that influence behavior, while Inner Child Work specifically addresses the part that carries childhood experiences and traumas.
Inner Child Work/IFS - IFS Internal Family Systems deal with various parts that influence behavior, while Inner Child Work specifically addresses the part that carries childhood experiences and traumas.
EMDR - EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapy used to alleviate distress from traumatic memories. It involves recalling traumatic events while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help reprocess these memories and reduce emotional distress.
Cis women/man – Cisgender is a term that is used to describe people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, someone who was assigned female at birth (AFAB) and identifies as a woman is a cisgender woman.
Transgender - A general term that describes people whose gender identity, or their internal sense of being male, female, or something else, does not match the sex they were assigned at birth.
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