A long overdue episode where I share my deep love for pole dancing with the incredible Dr. Cat Liang. She is a clinical psychologist and pole dance instructor who has conducted research on the therapeutic benefits of pole dance, particularly with women survivors of abuse.
We talk about the internalized shame that women carry about their bodies and their sexuality. We talk about the importance of witnessing other women reclaiming their bodies through sensual movement, as well as the power of healing in a community of supportive women.
We also discuss how creativity and pole dance help trauma survivors gain a sense of agency over their bodies and their emotions, and learn to feel safe with discomfort.
Dr. Cat Liang is going to be running her first 12-week Sensual Movement workshop series in Los Angeles, California, where she puts her clinical research into practice. If you are interested in learning more and being on the waitlist, send her an email at info@drcatliang.com
You can learn more about her therapy work at her website: https://www.drcatliang.com
Follow her therapeutic pole journey on Instagram: @liberated.dance
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