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How the American approach to pleasure compares to other cultures
Layla shares one of her favorite cemetery sex stories
The #1 way to get back into a sexual headspace
How to approach shame around your sexuality
Dr. Kate shares a take home practice you can use to connect with your body sexually
Bio
Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D is a Licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic) in California, Florida, New York, and Illinois. She's a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist – Supervisor, and PACT III trained couples' therapist.
As the Founder of Modern Intimacy, a nationwide therapy practice, Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental, relational, and sexual health. Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving holistically in their lives.
Dr. Balestrieri is the author of What Happened to My Sex Life? A Sex Therapist's Guide to Reclaiming Lost Desire, Connection and Pleasure, and is the host of the Get Naked with Dr. Kate podcast.
You can learn more about Dr. Balestrieri's work on her website and find Dr. Balestrieri on Instagram: @drkatebalestrieri
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist
00:00:55 - Guest introduction
00:01:54 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification
00:04:39 - Dr. Kate's 2025 mid-year sex in review
00:05:20 - The top ways Dr. Kate sees people lose desire
00:08:40 - How the American approach to pleasure compares to other cultures
00:11:15 - Layla shares one of her favorite cemetery sex stories
00:13:54 - Layla and Dr. Kate drink MOOD SEX MAGIC Elixir
00:16:19 - Dr. Kate shares a deep dive into her work with sex and addiction
00:18:22 - Get 2 FREE stick packs of MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir using code PODCAST
00:20:27 - What it's like working with sex offenders in prison settings
00:25:04 - How better prevention can stop sexual violence
00:28:02 - The #1 way to get back into a sexual headspace
00:30:50 - How sexuality has changed from a cultural perspective over the last 20 years
00:32:11 - Dr. Kate's personal favorite thing about sex
00:32:54 - Dr. Kate shares her current sexual growth edges both personally and professionally
00:35:14 - How to approach shame around your sexuality
00:36:28 - Layla explains what it means to "eat shame for breakfast"
00:37:33 - Dr. Kate shares a take home practice you can use to connect with your body sexually
00:39:17 - Pleasure comes from within and you can access it anytime you desire
00:42:35 - Conclusion