Exploring Intimacy and Connection: A Conversation with Holly Nelson

In this episode, we speak with Holly Nelson, the founder of the Connection Couch and a licensed professional counselor specializing in intimacy, sexuality, and emotional connection.

Holly shares her journey from a rebellious LDS upbringing to becoming a sex-positive, queer and kink-affirming therapist. She discusses her various certifications, including EMDR and advanced EFT training, and her passion for helping clients through shame, trauma, and anxiety related to sexuality. Holly also dives into her reasons for founding the Connection Couch and the importance of communication and negotiation in both monogamous and polyamorous relationships.

Additionally, she addresses the impact of cultural and religious teachings on sexual shame, the role o ...