From The Heartside Out

Welcome back to From The Heartside Out!    01:38 Welcome to From the Heart Side Out 02:35 Understanding Attachment Theory 25:55 Attachment Styles in Adults 33:40 Path to Earned Secure Attachment Let’s Stay Connected: ✨ Follow me on IG: @ceethesexlady ✨ Visit my site: www.ceethesexlady.com ✨ Got a question or topic you want me to answer? Email me at podcast@ceethesexlady.com Show Some Love: If y...

Does everyone really need life insurance?? Are separate or joint bank accounts better? Where do I start to create a financial plan?  Certified Financial Planner Durriya Pierce stopped by From The Heartside Out to answer these questions and more. Durriya masterfully combines nearly a decade of financial planning experience with a radiant personality and empathetic approach to make talking about mon...

Cee hosts Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre, a Professional Counselor and Financial Therapist to discuss the impact your money story can have on you and your relationships. Dr Shay breaks down “financial flashpoints”, signs of financial trauma and what to expect in financial therapy. See below to connect with Dr. Shay and check out some resources she recommends!  Connect with Dr. Shay:    Follow on Instagram...

In this conversation, Cee addresses various questions related to sexual assault and consent, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal choice regarding reporting assaults, the nuances of consent, and the complexities of past relationships where coercion may have occurred. Cee provides insights into the psychological aspects of these experience...

This conversation explores the life of Michael Swerdloff, who shares his journey from a violent childhood marked by family trauma to becoming a facilitator of healing and recovery. He discusses the impact of his upbringing, the violence he experienced and perpetrated, and the long path to acknowledging his past actions, including a sexual assault. Michael emphasizes the importance of accountabilit...

This conversation explores the themes of sexual shame, the societal expectations placed on women through the 'good girl myth', and the historical context of women's sexuality. Cee emphasizes the importance of reclaiming pleasure and agency, while providing actionable steps for overcoming sexual shame and building healthy communication in relationships.   Resources:    Come As You Are-Dr. Emily Nag...

Why are the lines outside of women’s bathrooms always longer than the men’s? Why is black considered a more formal color than pink or orange? Who is really impacted by anti-DEI policies?  In honor of Women’s History Month, Cee The Sex Lady hosted Nishita Rao–a sexuality researcher and educator, Reiki Grandmaster, Mandala Art Therapist, Carnatic Singer, and self proclaimed Belly Dance Enthusiast. ...

In this episode of From the Heartside Out, Cee The Sex Lady talks with certified sexuality educator Aubri Lancaster about some of the ways love and connection show up including the spectrums of  asexuality and aromanticism, platonic love, and limerence.  Aubri shares her story of discovering her identity later in life and the power of having language to describe our experiences.  They also talk ab...

In this heartfelt conversation, Cee The Sex Lady interviews De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, a certified sex therapist and remarried widow, about her journey through love, loss, and healing. De-Andrea shares her love story with her late husband Alan, the impact of his unexpected passing, how she navigated her grief with the support of her community, and how she has built a new relationship while honoring...

Cee The Sex Lady kicks off Season Two of From The Heartside Out with the Fosters, Manny and Kevin, as they share their love story. The couple takes us all on the journey with them–from a childhood where marriage to a woman was the only option, to their similar awakenings and acceptance of their authentic selves.  Manny and Kevin get honest about the complexities of faith and family as gay Black me...

This week’s episode is extra special—it’s the recording of a live stream where I got to connect with so many of you in real time! Along with sharing a love letter to the iconic Nikki Giovanni (she’s a whole vibe, y’all), we answered your viewer questions on the spot. I’m also sharing some exciting upcoming wellness events you won’t want to miss and answering your burning listener questions:   What...

I’m sitting down with Lorena Rodriguez Banda, the powerhouse behind The PFILES, and we’re getting into it about sex, pleasure, and breaking those tired generational cycles that keep us silent. Lorena’s story is so relatable—strict upbringing, endless rules, and no real conversations about owning your body or finding your joy. But she flipped the script, and now she’s out here empowering women of c...

I’m sitting down with Lorena Rodriguez Banda, the powerhouse behind The PFILES, and we’re getting into it about sex, pleasure, and breaking those tired generational cycles that keep us silent. Lorena’s story is so relatable—strict upbringing, endless rules, and no real conversations about owning your body or finding your joy. But she flipped the script, and now she’s out here empowering women of c...

We’re back with another soul-stirring episode of From the Heart Side Out! The Perfect Trio continues their chat and celebrates 12 years of supportive friendship. You know we couldn’t leave it at one episode! This go-round, the ladies are getting real about what’s next for their sisterhood—talking about raising babies, building legacies, and making sure they stay a part of each other’s lives no mat...

In this heartfelt and candid episode of From the Heart Side Out, host Cee brings listeners along as she reconnects with her two closest friends, Bri and Alexis, to celebrate 12 years of friendship. The trio takes a trip down memory lane, sharing stories from their college days and reflecting on the challenges and triumphs that have shaped their bond. Together, they open up about navigating loss, d...

In this episode, Cee, The Sex Lady speaks with the esteemed Dr. Michele Leno about the concept of Eldest Daughter Syndrome (EDS), its characteristics, and its social and psychological implications. Dr. Leno helps listeners understand EDS not as a diagnosis but a set of traits and experiences typical for eldest daughters due to societal and family dynamics. Dr. Leno provides insights into how sibli...

Connect with us! Let’s keep this heart-centered conversation going:   Follow Cee on Instagram: @ceethesexlady   Visit the website: www.ceethesexlady.com   Got questions or topics you’d like covered?  Email us at  podcast@ceethesexlady.com   Your Voice Matters! If this episode resonated with you, rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Your feedback helps us reach more people who are...

In this episode Cee talks about the challenges of navigating family dynamics and stress during the holiday season. Whether it’s about emphazising the importance of setting personal boundaries, managing expectations, and prioritizing one's own well-being, Cee reminds us how important it is to maintain your peace and sanity. The heart of this valuable episode reminds us to lead from one's own experi...

Connect with us! Let’s keep this heart-centered conversation going:   Follow us on Instagram: @Ceethesexlady   Visit our website: www.ceethesexlady.com   Got questions or topics you’d like covered?  Email us at  podcast@ceethesexlady.com   Your Voice Matters! If this episode resonated with you, rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Your feedback helps us reach more people who are...

In this episode Cee, The Sex Lady welcomes her sister friend Jenn for a candid conversation about their tumultuous relationship with their parents: ongoing familial conflict relationship strains, substance abuse, physical abuse, emotional neglect, and emotional damage that causes sensitive family dynamics and relationships to become irreversibly irreparable.  The pair discuss how estrangement has...

One of the greatest human needs is belonging. It's also one of greatest challenges.  In the episode we’ll have a conversation with Dr. Desiree N. Robinson. Dr. Desirée is a Speaker, Clinical Consultant, and Psychotherapist specializing in Sex, Intimacy, Trauma, & Body Image.  She approaches her work from an integrative lens that cultivates safe(r) spaces using compassion, awareness, liberation...

In this inaugural episode, I'm laying down the foundation for the journey ahead. Expect raw, honest conversations about how your heart and mind are deeply connected—and why they’re so central to your relationships, from the romantic to the platonic and everything in between. Here’s what you’ll learn in Episode 1: Sex Ed You Wish You Had: Discover how sexual activity supports heart health, lowers s...