How a Psychotherapist Came to Understand His Own Intimacy Struggles - with David | Ep. 159

How a Psychotherapist Came to Understand His Own Intimacy Struggles - with David | Ep. 159

Released Tuesday, 12th August 2025
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How a Psychotherapist Came to Understand His Own Intimacy Struggles - with David | Ep. 159

How a Psychotherapist Came to Understand His Own Intimacy Struggles - with David | Ep. 159

How a Psychotherapist Came to Understand His Own Intimacy Struggles - with David | Ep. 159

How a Psychotherapist Came to Understand His Own Intimacy Struggles - with David | Ep. 159

Tuesday, 12th August 2025
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David, a Mexican American, grew up navigating the influence of two cultures—his Hispanic, Catholic upbringing and the American, white culture around him. He describes his Hispanic roots as warm, physical, and affectionate, yet completely silent when it came to conversations about sex. While his parents assured him he could talk to them about anything, the unspoken rule was clear: sex was a taboo topic.


At just eight years old, David discovered his father’s hidden pornography stash. That early exposure deeply shaped his perceptions of women and his ideas about what relationships should look like. Years later, when he met his wife in college, the hidden pressures and distorted beliefs he carried began to strain their intimacy. It wasn’t until he joined Janna’s program that David finally began to recognize—and untangle—the negative effects of those early experiences.


Tune in next week to hear Part 2 of David's story.

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