Psych and the City

Sarah
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  • SEXUALITY

Sex, trauma, and relationship psychotherapist dives into all things relational, sexual, and psychological. A podcast about the under-researched, under-discussed, and misunderstood topics often left unsaid in psychotherapy and sexuality. Through insightful interviews with friends, strangers, and experts in the sexuality and psychology fields, Psych and the City aims to provide scientific and nuanced psychosexual education.

  1. Sides and Mixed Orientation Marriages With Dr. Joe Kort

    08/23/2025

    Sides and Mixed Orientation Marriages With Dr. Joe Kort

    Sarah speaks with psychotherapist Dr. Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW about his 40-years long work with individuals and couples trying to strengthen their relationships. Dr Kort specializes in marital problems and conflict, mixed orientation marriages, male sexuality, and out of control sexual behavior to name just a few of his areas of expertise. In 2013, Dr Kort coined the term 'sides', finally terming an identity that many share but few named. Sides typically describes gay men who do not engage in anal sex, instead preferring other forms of outercourse. We discuss mixed orientation relationships, clinical considerations when working with certain populations, as well as the problem with 'sex addiction.' Prefer to read instead of listen? Podcast episodes are transcribed at Sarah's Ghost page called Kiss and Tell. Resources and Contact: Mankind project Maya Coleman  TIktok: DrJoeKort Facebook: DrJoeKort  Linkedin: DrJoeKort DrJoeKort.com Instagram: @psychandthecitybk www.sarah-kelleher.com Kiss and Tell

    47 min

  2. 03/29/2025

    I'm Glad We Don't Reuse Condoms Anymore: The History of Condoms

    Sarah speaks to Dr. Kate Stephenson, a historian with a particular set of specialties - school uniforms, sex in Edinburgh, and condoms. Coined as the 'condom historian,' Kate and Sarah speak about sex in Edinburgh throughout time and the history of condoms. Women dominated the industry and people would reuse them again and again. The history is fascinating! Find Kate's work: http://www.katestephenson.co.uk/p/home.html or email: epstephenson@gmail.com Find Sarah: Instagram: @psychandthecitybk Bluesky: @psychandthecity.bsky.social

    1h 11m

  3. 03/06/2025

    Untie Your Tongue With Stella Harris

    Sarah interviews Stella Harris, certified intimacy educator, sex coach, and author. Stella gives the 4-1-1 on how to ACTUALLY listen, hear, and be a safer person when it comes to communication, especially about some of the scarier stuff - sex, relationships, and kink. Stella's tools will help you put language to what you want and share it. Stella Harris is the author of two books, Tongue Tied: Untangling Communication in Sex, Kink, and Relationships, and The Ultimate Guide to Threesomes. You can find Sarah on instagram @psychandthecitybk & @psychandthecity.bsky.social and Stella at www.stellaharris.net @stellaharriserotica on Instagram or @stellaharris.bsky.social

    1h 22m

  4. 02/20/2025

    No Fap! No Science!

    Sarah speaks to Nicole Prause, PhD, an expert sexuality scientist and researcher. The two discuss the TRUTH aka the studies and science surrounding manosphere communities and no fap and no nut forums. We also address the the myth of sex and porn addiction and treatment planning for those who struggle.

    1h 37m

  5. 10/03/2023

    Menstruation Nation: Period Basics

    Sarah speaks with Tabitha, a South Dakota-based illustrator whose work focuses on menstruation. Through her work, she hopes to promote period positivity and awareness in a fun, unique way. Sarah and Tabitha discuss the bleeding basics as well as different types of period products, the history of taxes on those products, period poverty, what actually happens during menstruation and much, much more. This episode aims to scratch the surface on menstruation and provide the education surrounding bodies we all need but didn't get in health class. Learn much more through the resource list below! Resources: Tabitha: @period_prophetess https://allianceforperiodsupplies.org/period-poverty/ https://period-action.org/advocacy https://www.wearehervillage.org https://www.expectingrelief.org https://www.momsformomsnyc.org https://www.aclu.org/report/menstrual-equity @psychandthecitybk

    1h 1m

  6. 08/07/2023

    You're Either Treated As A Victim or a Criminal: Transforming Mental Health Care for Sex Workers

    Sarah speaks with co-founder of the Equitable Care Certification, Soleil Merroir and poet-activist, Jenna Torres about the first ever curriculum for therapists created by sex workers. The Equitable Care Certification (ECC) is created by sex workers, sex working therapists, and allies; to help do just that - build a more equitable care model for sex workers seeking mental health care. In this episode, we discuss the barriers and experiences sex workers often have when pursuing mental health care and what is being done to address the major gaps. Therapists, anyone looking to learn more about sex work, and anyone breathing - this episode is for you. To support, donate, learn more or to become the best therapist ever: visit https://www.equitablecarecert.com/https://www.zeppwellness.com/. Instagram: @equitablecarecertification To find our amazing guests: Jenna, on instagram @monathairgoals; Soleil, on instagram @cyborgdreamz You can find me: @psychandthecitybk on instagram; TikTok: @psychandthecitybk The Equitable Care Certification (ECC) is created by sex workers, sex work-affirming therapists and sex working therapists; it is composed of the Equitable Care Coalition & the Curriculum Committee. The Equitable Care Coalition broadly supports the creation of the certification through outreach, marketing & consulting. The Curriculum Committee —led entirely by QTPOC, sex working therapists— creates all course content. ECC is overseen by two sex working therapists, Raquel Savage & Angie Gunn LCSW, CST, CSTS.

    1h 11m

  7. 07/18/2023

    Open the Door to Your Pelvic Floor

    Sarah speaks with Marysa Carter, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, PT who specializes in pelvic health and sex education. Let me answer your question before you finish. Yes, if you have a pelvis, YOU have a pelvic floor. Absolutely flooding with knowledge, Arkansas-based Marysa gives me the basics - like, what even is a pelvic floor? - in addition to covering deeper topics - such as myofascial pain, vaginismus, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, and endometriosis. If you struggle with pain, incontinence, or simply just want to learn to more: give this gorgeous area of your body the attention it craves! Start here. No prior knowledge needed!  Resources: Marysa Carter on Instagram: @pelvichealthwithmarysa @jillkrapfmd; @vaginarehabdoctor; @dr.susieg; and @thevaginawhisperer on Instagram. ⁠Dr. Bri’s vibrant pelvic health⁠ page on YouTube.  Nancy’s Nook for Endometriosis Education and the Pelvic Pain Support Network are support groups on Facebook.  Intimate Rose is a company created by a pelvic floor PT that has a lot of video resources. Marysa have a discount code for them!:  ⁠intimaterose.com/MARYSA1⁠ There’s also a short film called Tightly Wound about vaginismus that Marysa recommends often.  @psychandthecitybk Podcast website: www.psychandthecitybk.com

    1h 12m

  8. 06/02/2023

    Surrogate Partner Therapy: What It Is and How It Works With Andrew Heartman

    Sarah speaks with Andrew Heartman, co-founder of the Surrogate Partner Collective and a surrogate partner for over 13 years. Often incorrectly referred to as 'sex surrogates,' Andrew explains the healing powers of surrogate partner therapy and how it's way more than just physical touch. With only about 50 surrogate partners in the United States, Andrew and his team are passionate about expanding and revitalizing surrogate partner therapy (SPT). Resources: Andrew Heartman Surrogate Partner Collective International Professional Surrogates Association Human Awareness Institute. HAI offers workshops in love, intimacy, and sexuality. The Embrace Surrogate Partner Therapy Resource Group: https://www.embracespt.org/ How SPT has changes since it was conceived: https://www.surrogatepartnercollective.org/post/the-evolution-of-surrogate-partner-therapy Ethics and Legality: https://www.surrogatepartnercollective.org/ethics-and-legality SPT Courses for Therapists/Clinicians: https://www.surrogatepartnercollective.org/courses Training for Surrogate Partners: https://www.surrogatepartnercollective.org/training Sarah: psychandthecitybk@gmail.com

    1h 22m
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Sex, trauma, and relationship psychotherapist dives into all things relational, sexual, and psychological. A podcast about the under-researched, under-discussed, and misunderstood topics often left unsaid in psychotherapy and sexuality. Through insightful interviews with friends, strangers, and experts in the sexuality and psychology fields, Psych and the City aims to provide scientific and nuanced psychosexual education.

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  • Creator
    Sarah
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sarah
  • Show Website
    Psych and the City