More Than Sex and Secrets

Would $750,000 benefit your life? In this episode, I am going to give it back to you!! For most trauma survivors, the real cost of healing is invisible. It hides inside therapy sessions, self-help programs, retreats, medications, burnout, and lost income. When you add it all up, research shows the average long-term survivor can easily spend over $750,000 in a decade just trying to feel okay. And t...

This episode has a trigger warning of hope. When healing is no longer a review session between you and a therapist or a journal, it becomes a choice. This week's guest, Bambi Makowski, is a three-time published author. She has been on many podcasts and is no stranger to sharing her story and her path to living fully. Her ministry or soul calling is healing through stories. Because the more tha...

In this bold and compassionate episode of More Than Sex and Secrets , Dr. Lisha Antiqua unpacks a powerful truth: You can’t fully heal from childhood sexual abuse if you keep reliving it emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. While awareness is essential, fixating on the trauma keeps survivors trapped in the very pain they’re trying to escape. Lisha shares how CSA symptoms like dissociation, peopl...

If you’ve ever felt unmotivated to work out, inconsistent at the gym, or frustrated that eating right and weight training aren’t giving you the results they used to, this episode will change how you see fitness forever. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lisha Antiqua joins Jaime to explore the hidden connection between stress, nervous system regulation, self-worth, and physical strength . This ep...

It is season 4 and this season is going to be FABULOUS! Thank you so much for listening, supporting and sharing this little podcast talking about all the things we are not allowed to talk about. Like healing, surviving and overcoming abuse, reprogramming your body, mind to thrive and not sugar coating the journey. I have felt lead to not settle for a life that is all about healing, that just repea...

As we close out 2025, this powerful episode of More Than Sex and Secrets invites you to reflect on your healing journey, not just the parts that feel good, but the ones you’ve been avoiding. Next year, 2026, we will be focusing on your worth, worthiness, and value - a topic that no one talks about in relation to sexual abuse, and it is time you stand in your value and abundance flows. But before w...

The final show in season 3 - THE PATH TO HEALING!! This show is a perfect conclusion of the series on what it means to be healed. And an introduction to our season 4 theme, worthiness. Just one day after the passing of her soulmate, Debrah Weed, blessed us with this interview. It is real, raw, and inspirational. The power of healing, miracles, music, and overcoming. My guest today is Debrah Weed....

Have you ever felt like parts of you disappeared after trauma? In this powerful episode of the More Than Sex and Secrets Podcast , Dr. Lisha Antiqua dives deep into the science and soul of soul fragmentation , trauma recovery , and how time, space, and identity can fracture after overwhelming experiences — and how to call your power back. You’ll learn: What soul fragmentation really is (and how to...

In this potent episode of More Than Sex and Secrets , Dr. Lisha Antiqua sits down with energy mentor and fellow BLYSS session leader Kerry Doran for a grounded and honest conversation on spiritual sovereignty. We explore how so many of us—especially sensitive, empathic, and trauma-affected souls; unknowingly give our authority away in our healing journey. Whether it's depending on coaches, the...

In this powerful episode of More Than Sex and Secrets , Dr. Lisha Antiqua unpacks the deep emotional imprint left by abandonment wounds — especially when you don’t understand why they left, or were taught to "just be strong" and never show your pain. If you've ever been told not to cry, to suck it up, or felt shame for still hurting — this conversation will validate everything you've carried in si...

In this powerful episode of More Than Sex and Secrets , Dr. Lisha Antiqua sits down with holistic coach Reese , who shares her raw and transformational journey from surviving childhood abuse and navigating the world of sex work—including working as a dominatrix—to healing unhealable diagnoses and breaking free from trauma loops. Reese opens up about the complex reality of being a sex worker while...

In this transformative episode, Dr. Lisha Antiqua reveals why trauma-informed coaching is the new frontier in healing — and how identity recovery is the future of helping survivors reclaim confidence, connection, and sovereignty. Discover the trap of traditional therapy, and how your trauma is not the issue, but how you treat it is. She discusses ways to reset your nervous system, rebuild identity...

This week’s episode features a deeply healing conversation with  Ann Russo , a therapist, healer, and educator who works across the  USA and around the world , specializing in religious trauma, inner child work , and nervous system regulation . We explore: ✨ The effects of childhood programming on adult relationships ✨ How religious abuse creates confusion, guilt, and shame ✨ Tools for inner ch...

Have you ever questioned your reality, your memory, or your worth—because someone else constantly made you feel "too sensitive" or "crazy"? In this raw and revealing episode, Dr. Lisha shares her personal experience navigating the hidden world of gaslighting and covert narcissism in an intimate relationship. From the subtle signs to the soul-twisting confusion, she takes you on...

This week I got to interview another inspiring healer, therapist, and creator, Harris Eddie Hill (they/them) is a nonbinary podcaster, connection expert, best-selling author, and founder of The Secure Connection Method - a trauma-informed framework that helps people create secure, strong relationships in love, leadership, and life. We talk about a little of everything and I think you will gain so...

Why is it so hard for survivors to celebrate themselves or even accept compliments ? In this journal masterclass episode, we explore how shame, guilt, low self‑esteem, and moral values can block our ability to feel pride, confidence, and self‑worth. Discover the transformative journey from hiding in shame to embracing your truth — because healing isn’t just about surviving, it’s about learning to...

Join us this week on More Than Sex and Secrets: What Is Healed… , as we welcome Jeanette St. Germain , founder of Radiant Soul Center. With over 20 years of experience in spiritual mentoring, energy alchemy, and guiding rising consciousness, Jeanette brings a powerful healing vibration. She supports those moving through life transitions, helping them reclaim clarity, divine connection, and service...

In this episode of More Than Sex & Secrets (or your podcast name), Dr. Lisha Antiqua dives into the transformational power of gratitude —not just as a feel-good practice, but as a proven method to reprogram your nervous system, retrain your brain, and raise your frequency to attract abundance . You’ll discover 5 powerful (and often underutilized) gratitude practices that go beyond journaling—p...

Join Dr. Lisha on More Than Sex and Secrets as she welcomes Tasha Ina Church , also known by her Stó:lō name Iyèmote (“Strives for Empowerment”) . Tasha is the visionary founder of ElleLiveAction , a global empowerment coaching brand dedicated to nurturing healing and safety—mind, body, and spirit. With over 25 years of experience, Tasha has impacted over 13,500 students across 132 countries, teac...

Unlock the power of your voice in this transformative podcast episode designed for survivors who are ready to reclaim their narrative with strength, resilience, and clarity. We dive deep into healing from trauma, sharing personal stories, building empowerment, and stepping into your truth from a place of empowerment—not pain. What You’ll Discover: How to reclaim your voice and share your survival...

This week on our show, we have an illuminating conversation with Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of Slip , as she honestly and compassionately shares the healing journey of living with eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Mallary explores the long, winding path of recovery and introduces her groundbreaking “middle place” framework—a space where slips are part of healing, and progress is never line...

Unlock your ultimate wellness blueprint with the Amazing YOU Method — the only guide you need to craft a personalized journey toward whole health , mental wellness , and abundant purpose . This transformative episode dives deep into each step of our proven system designed for lasting change: Clarify Your Vision — Discover what thriving wellness means uniquely for you . Optimize Energy & Habits...

In this week’s What Is Healed… episode of More Than Sex and Secrets with Dr. Lisha, I’m joined by Coach Jen , author of Married to a Lie , launching now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She courageously shares her journey living through covert narcissism, the lessons learned, and the powerful steps she took to break free , reclaim her voice, and redefine her life. In this episode, you'll disc...

Discover how to truly embody your healed self —not just survive, but thrive . In this powerful new episode, we walk you through the 4 essential steps to move from healing to healed , then invite you into the 90‑Day My Amazing YOU Journal Transformational Experience —a guided journey to leave trauma behind and step fully into your next‑level, brilliant self. We cover - 1) The trick to keep you heal...

In this deeply moving episode of our To Be Healed… series, host Dr. Lisha welcomes Brittany Baker , nonprofit founder and fearless advocate, as she shares how testifying set her free —despite facing adversity and a broken judicial system. Brittany’s journey is a testament to the radical truth that owning and sharing your story can liberate you, empower others, and create systemic change. What You&...