More Than Sex and Secrets

Dr. Lisha Antiqua
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More Than Sex & Secrets with Dr. Lisha Antiqua is a powerful healing space for survivors of sexual trauma, abuse, and trafficking. Each episode dives into intimacy, secrecy, power, and pleasure—exploring how trauma distorts your connection to self—and how we reclaim your body, voice, and creative energy. You’ll get transformative tools, honest conversation, and holistic practices to dismantle shame, embody sovereignty, and manifest your next level. Subscribe now and begin your reclamation journey. Learn more about Your Own University and the host at YourOwnUniversity.com

  1. How Women Reclaim Pleasure, Desire & Safety After Trauma

    MAY 15

    How Women Reclaim Pleasure, Desire & Safety After Trauma

    In this deeply honest and intimate episode of More Than Sex and Secrets, I sit down with Dr. Saida Désilets, an international teacher of embodied feminine wisdom, desire, and sensual healing, to explore what happens when a woman no longer feels safe with her own desire... and how she comes home to it again. Together we talk about: ✨ Why you ARE worthy of being your greatest desire✨ How we define desire impacts desire, intimacy, arousal, and emotional safety✨ The difference between performing sexuality vs. embodying authentic feminine power✨ How women can reclaim sensuality, self-trust, boundaries, and pleasure without guilt✨ What it truly means to feel safe in your body again If you’ve ever felt shut down, numb, disconnected, overworked, hyper-independent, or afraid to receive love, touch, or pleasure… this conversation will speak to your soul. Learn more about Dr. Saida’s work atDr. Saida Désilets Official WebsiteExplore her books Desire and The Emergence of the Sensual Woman here:Dr. Saida’s Books Ready to reconnect with your body, nervous system, and your wholeness? Join my free 21 Days to Whole experience here:21 Days to Whole with Dr. Lisha Antiqua Subscribe, share, and follow More Than Sex and Secrets on Spotify. We appreciate you!!! Because pleasure was never meant to be earned. It was meant to be embodied.

    46 min

  2. MAY 12

    What Non-Consensual Sex Does to the Body, Brain, and Nervous System, and Why Safe, Chosen Intimacy Can Help Us Heal

    Become an insider at YOU - Join our Unstoppable Confidence community - Soul Express UC What does childhood sexual abuse, coercion, and non-consensual sex actually do to the body, brain, hormones, and nervous system, and why do so many survivors struggle with desire, intimacy, trust, pleasure, and receiving love afterward? In this powerful episode of More Than Sex and Secrets, Lisha Antiqua breaks down the science of trauma, the nervous system, attachment, desire, pleasure, and the healing power of safe, consensual intimacy. Learn how trauma can wire the body for survival… and how you can begin retraining your nervous system for safety, trust, embodiment, love, and true confidence. ✨ If you’re ready to stop surviving and start feeling safe in your body, your truth, and your desires… Join our free Unstoppable Confidence community and step into the 21 Days to Wholeness Reset happening right now. Join the 21 Days to Wholeness ResetConnect with Dr. Lisha Antiqua #CSAHealing #SexualTraumaRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaRecovery #SomaticHealing #SoulPsychology #WomensHealing #PTSDRecovery #InnerHealing #Embodiment If someone listening needs immediate support after sexual violence, the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7. The CDC sexual violence resource center also provides education and recovery resources.

    32 min
  3. Corporate Harassment, Body Shaming & Burnout: Why High-Achieving Women Are Breaking

    MAY 5

    Corporate Harassment, Body Shaming & Burnout: Why High-Achieving Women Are Breaking

    What happens when a woman looks successful on paper… but inside she’s exhausted, anxious, hypervigilant, and quietly questioning her worth? In this powerful episode of More Than Sex and Secrets, Dr. Lisha Antiqua sits down with Jackie Roby, international speaker, executive leadership advisor, Latina leader, and Chair of the Inclusive Wellness Initiative with the Global Wellness Institute. Together, they unpack the truth many women in corporate leadership know all too well: • Workplace harassment and subtle abuse• Comments about women’s bodies, appearance, age, and femininity• Performing excellence while privately battling anxiety, depression, and trauma• How trauma, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overworking get mistaken for ambition• What real leadership, boundaries, healing, and self-worth actually look like If you’re a high-achieving woman, executive, entrepreneur, healer, or leader who’s tired of proving your value while abandoning yourself… this conversation will hit home. This is not just about corporate wellness.This is about reclaiming your voice, your nervous system, your identity, and your power. Connect with Jackie Join the Group and community at Your Own University - start by taking the quiz and get lots of goodies.

    25 min

  4. APR 29

    Not All Healing Means Sharing: When and How to Tell Your Story as a Survivor

    Not all healing means telling your story—and not every survivor is meant to share everything publicly. In this powerful episode of More Than Sex and Secrets, Dr. Lisha Antiqua breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths in trauma recovery: you don’t have to prove your pain was “bad enough” to deserve healing. With current news showing survivors coming forward years later, we explore why delayed disclosure is normal, how trauma lives in the body, and what it really means to reclaim your voice from a place of power, not pressure. This episode dives deep into: Sexual trauma and nervous system dysregulationThe long-term effects of sexual assault on pleasure, intimacy, and trustWhy even one experience can disrupt your relationship with your bodyThe difference between healing privately vs. sharing publiclyHow to know when you’re ready to tell your story—and when you’re notBreaking the lie of “it wasn’t bad enough.”The truth about women’s stress responses, oxytocin, and healing through safety and connectionIf you’ve ever questioned your experience, minimized your story, or felt pressure to speak before you’re ready, this episode will give you clarity, validation, and a new path forward. Your story matters. But you matter more than the story. 🔗 Start your healing journey with SSS (Safe, Secure & Successful):https://yourownuniversity.com/sss-invite ✨ Explore programs, coaching, and resources:http://www.linktr.ee/drlishaantiqua #TraumaHealing #SexualTraumaRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #SurvivorEmpowerment #BreakTheSilence #ReclaimYourVoice #HealingJourney #DrLishaAntiqua #MoreThanSexAndSecrets #BEamazingYOU

    34 min
  5. Hate Journaling? This Might Change Your Mind (Real Talk + A New Approach)

    APR 25

    Hate Journaling? This Might Change Your Mind (Real Talk + A New Approach)

    In this episode, I sit down with the powerful voice behind Sovereign and Sage - Tina Djuretic. to talk about her new book, the deeper truth of personal transformation, and why writing a book is like journaling on steroids—raw, revealing, and life-changing. She speaks boldly about being raised in an overly religious community and the trials and experiences through her toxic relationships on her path to finding herself again. We dive into what it really takes to put your story on paper, how your voice becomes your path to freedom, and why sharing your truth is one of the most powerful healing tools you have. If you’ve ever felt called to write, heal, or step into more of who you are… this conversation will move something in you. ✨ Connect, explore, and go deeper:https://linktr.ee/drlishaantiqua 📘 Get her book + learn more:https://www.sovereignandsage.com/

    33 min

  6. APR 18

    62 Million Views: The Hidden Network Teaching Men to Drug & Violate Women—What Every Woman Needs to Know

    This isn’t happening in dark alleys…It’s happening inside relationships—and it’s being taught online. In this urgent and deeply important episode of More Than Sex and Secrets, Dr. Lisha Antiqua breaks down a shocking global investigation exposing online communities where men share strategies for drugging and sexually assaulting their partners. Reports reveal a platform receiving over 62 million visits in a single month, where users upload and exchange videos of women who appear unconscious, alongside discussions about how these acts are carried out. This is not a fringe issue.This is not rare. I share my own experiences, and my legs and body were shaking, releasing trapped memories/energy, as I recorded this episode. And this is not being talked about enough. In this episode, we explore: The rise of digital-era sexual violence and “rape culture” onlineHow normalization in online communities reinforces real-world harmWhy many survivors don’t remember—or don’t report—what happenedThe psychological and nervous system impact of betrayal traumaHow to rebuild self-trust, awareness, and personal safety without fearThis conversation is not about panic.It’s about power, awareness, and truth. Because the most dangerous thing isn’t just what’s happening…It’s that many women are being taught to doubt themselves rather than trust what they feel. You are not crazy.Your body knows.And your safety matters—even in love. ✨ Explore healing, programs, and support:https://linktr.ee/drlishaantiqua 📘 Tools for healing + awareness:

    33 min
  7. You Were Meant for MORE: Breaking Generational Patterns, Guilt & Playing Small

    APR 10

    You Were Meant for MORE: Breaking Generational Patterns, Guilt & Playing Small

    This week on More Than Sex and Secrets, we sit down with transformational powerhouse Denise Frenette. Transformational Life Coach, Spiritual Synergist, intuitive guide, and author of MORE… Because It’s Time—for a deeply activating conversation about breaking generational patterns, releasing guilt, and finally claiming the life you know you’re meant for. If you’ve ever felt stuck, held back, or quietly craving more—more freedom, more success, more alignment—this episode will shift everything. With over 30 years in the wellness space, Denise shares how inherited beliefs, family conditioning, and energetic patterns keep high-performing, heart-centered women playing small—and how to break free for good. Together, we explore the bridge between spiritual insight and real-world transformation, where intuition meets action and healing becomes embodiment. How generational trauma and inherited beliefs keep you stuck in cycles of guilt and limitationWhy wanting MORE is not selfish—but a call to your highest selfThe energetic patterns behind self-sabotage and how to shift themHow to step into success, abundance, and purposeDenise’s powerful “Because You Can” philosophy for creating real, lasting transformationHow to stop hiding, start leading, and finally live in your full expressionThis is more than a conversation… It’s an invitation. An invitation to stop shrinking.To stop apologizing.To stop waiting. And to finally claim the life that’s been calling you. 📘 Grab Denise’s book MORE… Because It’s Time:https://amzn.to/3UtT1RD ✨ Explore more with our community, and connect with your host, Dr. Lisha, and step into your next level:⁠https://linktr.ee/drlishaantiqua⁠ #SoulAlignedSuccess #GenerationalHealing #BreakTheCycle #WomenEmpowerment #SpiritualGrowth #MindsetShift #AbundanceMindset #HealingJourney #PersonalTransformation #MoreBecauseItsTime #DrLishaAntiqua #BEamazingYOU

    37 min
  8. Reclaiming Who You Are: Identity Recreation, Healing & Whole Life Alignment

    APR 3

    Reclaiming Who You Are: Identity Recreation, Healing & Whole Life Alignment

    What if the life you’re living is based on an identity you created just to survive? In this powerful episode of More Than Sex and Secrets, Dr. Lisha Antiqua sits down with Kartine Horn of Whole of Life Coaching to explore the transformative process of identity recreation after burnout and life transitions. Together, we dive into how your identity is shaped by past experiences—and how you can consciously recreate who you are to align with your truth, purpose, and power. This conversation bridges trauma healing, life coaching, self-worth, and personal transformation, helping you understand how to move from survival-based patterns into a fully integrated, whole-life identity. ✨ In this episode, we explore:• Identity recreation and personal transformation• Healing from trauma and outdated self-concepts• Whole-life coaching and aligned living• Breaking patterns and stepping into your next-level self• Reclaiming confidence, clarity, and purpose If you’re ready to stop living from who you had to be… and start becoming who you’re meant to be, this episode is for you. 🌿 Connect with Kartine Horn & Whole of Life Coaching: Whole of Life Coaching⁠Book a Consultation⁠⁠Visit my website⁠💫 Ready to go deeper into your own identity and healing journey?👉 Explore your next step at http://www.linktr.ee/drlishaantiqua #IdentityRecreation #PersonalTransformation #LifeCoaching #TraumaHealing #SelfWorth #WholeOfLife #HealingJourney #ReclaimYourPower #MindsetShift #MoreThanSexAndSecrets #DrLishaAntiqua

    33 min
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More Than Sex & Secrets with Dr. Lisha Antiqua is a powerful healing space for survivors of sexual trauma, abuse, and trafficking. Each episode dives into intimacy, secrecy, power, and pleasure—exploring how trauma distorts your connection to self—and how we reclaim your body, voice, and creative energy. You’ll get transformative tools, honest conversation, and holistic practices to dismantle shame, embody sovereignty, and manifest your next level. Subscribe now and begin your reclamation journey. Learn more about Your Own University and the host at YourOwnUniversity.com

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  • Creator
    Dr. Lisha Antiqua
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Lisha Antiqua
  • Show Website
    More Than Sex and Secrets