The effect of social media and trauma on our sexuality and relationships

In this episode I speak with Dr Stephanie Minchin about the role of social media on our relationship with our bodies, how trauma can effect our relationships both with partners and our own sexuality as well as some yoga therapy tools on how to work on these issues.

About Steph:

Dr Stephanie Minchin is a Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Therapist and Yoga Teacher who integrates yoga and psychology for positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. Stephanie co-founded the MoreMind project with MoreYoga, and has also authored several articles, research papers and a book chapter.

In her practice as a Clinical Psychologist, Stephanie offers psychological therapy with children, young people and families in NHS mental health services and as well as independent psychological therapy for all ages in East London. With advanced psychological training in trauma-informed approaches, Stephanie has worked with multiple corporate organisations, schools, charities and third sector organisations, delivering training and consultations as well as presenting as a keynote speaker at workshops and conferences. Stephanie believes in looking beyond the power of diagnostic labels and contextualises difficulties to life experiences unique to the individual, working from a positive psychology perspective for strength and growth to overcome adversity.

As Stephanie furthered her training as a Yoga Teacher, she realised that the parallel between sharing psychological therapy and yoga classes was about ‘holding space’ for others and inviting inner connection to understand oneself. In the discovery of yoga therapy, Stephanie pursued further training with The Minded Institute to compliment her passions and interests in yoga and psychology, uniting the two disciplines in a more holistic approach.

Yoga, mindfulness and meditation have become not only a regular feature of Stephanie’s daily practice and routine, yet also an integral part of her life as a way of living. Both yoga and psychology have supported Stephanie to become more grounded, mindful and self-compassionate, with an approach of acceptance and gratitude each day. Stephanie advocates that yoga and psychology are a journey of inner self-awareness with self-inquiry. Stephanie believes that there is an offering of psychological therapy and yoga therapy for everybody and every body, in all aspects of diversity and difference, with its gifts having transformative and healing powers possible and inclusive for all.

Where to find Steph:

Instagram @theyogapsychologist Website: theyogapsychologist.uk To make inquiries for Psychological Therapy and Yoga Therapy, contact Stephanie directly stephanie@theyogapsychologist.uk Where to find me: beckycrepsleyfox.com Instagram @becky_crepsley_fox