In this episode of A Little Less Fear, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with Dr. Emma Smith, licensed psychotherapist, sex therapist, and founder of Soliloquie, to explore how shame, trauma, and inherited beliefs shape our relationship with our bodies, intimacy, and identity.

Dr. Emma shares how her work helps clients return to autonomy without shame or blame and reconnect with their authentic selves. Together, they explore what it means to heal sexual and religious trauma and how moving from shame into authenticity can transform the way we relate to desire, pleasure, and connection.

We also discuss the difference between desire (“I want”) and pleasure (“I like”), and how reclaiming both can support a healthier, more playful, and more embodied sexual relationship both with ourselves and with partners.

Dr. Emma brings a powerful perspective on intimacy as a space of curiosity, safety, and play, reminding us that healing is not about perfection, it’s about permission.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How shame shapes sexual identity, intimacy, and self-worth
• The path from trauma and conditioning back to autonomy
• Why desire and pleasure are essential parts of healing
• How playfulness can support healthy sexual connection
• What it means to move from shame into authenticity

Dr. Emma is also the host of The Intimate Philosopher Podcast and can be found at https://soliloquie.co and on Instagram @EmmaSmithPhD.

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Can healing extend beyond traditional therapy? In this episode of A Little Less Fear Podcast, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with Dr. Cristine Hull, a psychologist and Doctor of Natural Medicine, to explore holistic approaches to mental health and emotional well-being.

As the founder of the internationally accredited Zero Point Meridian Technique, Dr. Cristine discusses how psychology, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), brain chemistry, thought patterns, emotions, and energy-based practices can work together within her approach to support healing.

Together, they explore the importance of treating the whole person and discuss integrative perspectives on mental wellness, personal transformation, and resilience.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Holistic approaches to mental health
• Energy psychology and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
• The mind-body connection
• Brain chemistry and emotional well-being
• Integrative healing practices
• Personal growth and resilience
• Whole-person wellness
• Alternative and complementary approaches to healing

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Are you living from your true identity or from beliefs you've absorbed from others?

In this thought-provoking episode of A Little Less Fear, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, physician, therapist, and author of Understand Your True Identity, to explore one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves: Who am I, really?

Dr. Thompson challenges the growing tendency to define ourselves by our struggles, diagnoses, limitations, or negative self-talk. Instead, he encourages us to discover our authentic identity by recognizing our natural strengths, talents, passions, and the qualities that consistently bring us joy, meaning, and fulfillment.

We discuss how many of our self-limiting beliefs originate from external sources—family, culture, criticism, past experiences, and societal expectations rather than from our true nature. Dr. Thompson shares practical strategies for identifying these beliefs, questioning them, and reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that feel most genuine and alive.

You'll also learn about the Happiness Scale, a simple yet powerful tool for identifying moments of inspiration, enthusiasm, and purpose. By paying attention to the experiences that elevate us to an 8, 9, or 10 on the happiness scale, we gain valuable clues about our authentic selves and the direction our lives may be calling us toward.

In This Episode:

- What it means to discover your true identity
- How to separate yourself from negative self-talk and limiting beliefs
- Why your strengths and natural abilities reveal who you really are
- The connection between happiness, purpose, and authenticity
- Questions to ask yourself when self-doubt appears
- How to recognize beliefs that were inherited rather than chosen
- Practical ways to build momentum toward a more authentic life

If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, questioned your purpose, or wondered whether you're living according to your authentic self, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical tools for personal growth.

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