Never Would Have Guessed

Charissa and Bethany talk with author, Sheila Gregoire, about her latest book, She Deserves Better. Learn more about Sheila at BareMarriage.com and follow her on Instagram @sheilagregoire and Twitter @sheilagregoire. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com

It's good and important to process our experiences, but no one can stay in the hard parts of their story forever. In this season finale we talk about 3 signs it's time to take a break, and what that can actually look like. Let's stay connected after the season! Bethany has some exciting things coming up in the new yearCharissa has a bundle of Audio Affirmations for the holidays, available to download later this week. Find out more about these offers and other resources we’ve been...

There’s so much we don’t say about our experiences as survivors. This is where shame incubates, which can keep us trapped in our trauma responses. In today’s episode, we confess the things we don’t say out loud that leave us feeling so alone. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com

It’s no surprise; sexual trauma impacts our sexuality. But sometimes this looks different than we may expect. Today we dish about how our different traumas impacted our sexuality, what feels tricky now, and what we’re doing to make sense of it all. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com

The path to healing is a lot wider than we perceive it to be. Bethany & Charissa share their experiences with therapy, surprising things that healed them, and healing lifestyles they embrace. What does healing look like for you? Call and tell us at (504)517-5966. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com To support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast

Trauma doesn't just impact you, it impacts your relationships with friends and family, too. Why does this happen, and how can we hold the tension of trauma in relationship today? Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com To support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast Show Notes: Link to the trauma and relationship arch below https://i.postimg.cc/QMLH4tcv/The-Arch.png

How does purity culture and trauma impact our present-day spirituality? Interestingly, the answer to that question reveals a lot about the embodiment of our sexuality too. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com To support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast Resources: Here are a few others speaking on the topic of purity culture: Dr. Camden Morgante (@drcamden)Sheila Gregeoire (@sheilagregoire)Where Do We Go Podc...

What did ‘Purity Culture’ actually teach us, and why does it matter? Taking a closer look at its teachings can impact our understanding of our sexuality and the trauma we experienced. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com To support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast Show Notes: @sheilagregoire on Instagram

What are your assumptions about consent? Naming these internalized beliefs can impact our understanding of consent. From the phrase “no means no” to power dynamics and people pleasing, flipping these scripts can help us cultivate self-compassion and a legacy of empowerment. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com To support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast

What’s behind the name "Never Would Have Guessed”? The story of how we met exposes the stigmas and negative assumptions we can carry about survivors of sexual trauma. We believe naming and confronting these stigmas can play a huge role in our healing. Follow us on Instagram @bethany_fray and @charissabrim and online at neverwouldhaveguessed.com To support the podcast, visit patreon.com/neverwouldhaveguessedpodcast