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Awaken Your Sexuality with Dr. Vanessa Carlisle
Published 2 months ago
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What if healing from trauma isn't just about surviving—but about rediscovering joy, intimacy, and the freedom to truly feel alive again? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Vanessa Carlisle on the Nautilus award-winning book Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Connection and Intimacy after Addiction and Trauma.
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Dr. Vanessa Carlisle (they/them) holds an MFA from Emerson College, a PhD in Creative Writing, Literature, and Gender Studies from the University of Southern California, and a black belt in Danzan Ryu jujitsu. Vanessa’s writing has appeared in literary magazines including n+1, PRISM, Juked, NinthLetter, Other Weapons, and WordRiot, and their work has been anthologized in collections including #WeToo: Essays on Sex Work and Survival (Feminist Press 2021), a special issue of South Atlantic Quarterly (July 2021), and Whorephobia (Seven Stories, 2022). Vanessa authored the award winning novel Take Me With You (Running Wild, 2022) and co-authored Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Intimacy and Connection after Addiction and Trauma (recipient of a Kirkus star, Gold Winner in the Nautilus Book Awards and Gold Medalist in the Independent Publishing Book Awards) and the Awaken Your Sexuality Workbook with Dr. Stephanie Covington (Hazelden, 2025). Vanessa lives in LA, where they teach survivor-centered self defense and provide death doula services in their community. https://www.vanessacarlisle.com
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Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com
Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/
Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne
Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com
Dr. Vanessa Carlisle (they/them) holds an MFA from Emerson College, a PhD in Creative Writing, Literature, and Gender Studies from the University of Southern California, and a black belt in Danzan Ryu jujitsu. Vanessa’s writing has appeared in literary magazines including n+1, PRISM, Juked, NinthLetter, Other Weapons, and WordRiot, and their work has been anthologized in collections including #WeToo: Essays on Sex Work and Survival (Feminist Press 2021), a special issue of South Atlantic Quarterly (July 2021), and Whorephobia (Seven Stories, 2022). Vanessa authored the award winning novel Take Me With You (Running Wild, 2022) and co-authored Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Intimacy and Connection after Addiction and Trauma (recipient of a Kirkus star, Gold Winner in the Nautilus Book Awards and Gold Medalist in the Independent Publishing Book Awards) and the Awaken Your Sexuality Workbook with Dr. Stephanie Covington (Hazelden, 2025). Vanessa lives in LA, where they teach survivor-centered self defense and provide death doula services in their community. https://www.vanessacarlisle.com
Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0chSvP8a
Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and changemakers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com
Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/
Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne