Thriving not Surviving
Content Warning: This episode includes open discussion of intimacy, sex, consent, sexual behaviour, body image, and the portrayal of intimate scenes in the film industry. It also contains references to sexual misconduct and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Please take care while listening and feel free to pause or step away if anything feels triggering or activating. Seek support if needed. From Hollywood sets to real life, pioneering Intimacy Coordinator Ita O’Brien explores a new way to approach intimacy, healing our relationship with our bodies, pleasure and boundaries. Keywords intimacy, consent, boundaries, relationships, sexuality, embodiment, pleasure, self-worth, communication, thriving Summary In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Helen sits down with intimacy coordinator, movement director, and author Ita O’Brien to explore the truth about intimacy—both on screen and in our personal lives. From the lack of guidance actors once faced during intimate scenes to the revolutionary “intimacy on set guidelines” Ita helped create, this conversation dives deep into consent, communication, and the importance of understanding our own bodies. Together, they unpack how societal conditioning, shame, and outdated beliefs have shaped our relationship with intimacy—and how we can begin to reclaim it. This episode is honest, thought-provoking, and at times deeply personal, offering listeners a new lens on connection, pleasure, and self-awareness. Takeaways * Intimacy begins with your relationship to yourself, not your partner * Consent is ongoing, evolving, and essential in all relationships * Many of us were never taught what healthy intimacy actually looks like * Open communication and boundaries create deeper connection, not less * Body awareness and self-acceptance are key to fulfilling intimacy * What we see in media and pornography often distorts reality * Shame around sexuality is learned—and can be unlearned * Choreography, communication, and consent are transforming the film industry * You deserve pleasure, respect, and agency in your intimate life Resources: Cup of Tea video about consent [https://youtu.be/pZwvrxVavnQ] Book –The Mists of Avalon was written by Marion Zimmer Bradley. Book – Rose McGowan: Brave [https://www.waterstones.com/book/brave/rose-mcgowan/9780008291129] Book – Unfu#k your Intimacy by Faith G Harper [https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/collections/author-books-by-faith-g-harper] Book – Unfu#k your boundaries by Faith G Harper [https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/collections/author-books-by-faith-g-harper] Book – Intimacy [https://www.waterstones.com/book/intimacy/ita-obrien/9781529954036] Ita O’Brien Audible – Intimacy [https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Intimacy-Audiobook/B0DT4TLNVN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp] Ita O’Brien Soma Temple – Melisa Lumina (Self Pleasure ritual & more…) IG: somatemplegreece [https://www.instagram.com/somatemplegreece?igsh=MXA3NXB2MTE1czM4cQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Web: www.somatemple.com [https://d.docs.live.net/7cb4bb68310fcafc/Inspired%20Healing/Podcasting/Podcast%20Recordings/www.somatemple.com] Connect with Ita Intimacy On Set Instagram [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fintimacy_on_set%2F%3Fhl%3Den&data=05%7C02%7C%7C38bab6dc246c43dbfc3208de89929e6b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639099459988539783%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XgJ%2FG588S8XQOCrlAfFG%2F4UDLxelgpXTe6XkVp%2BXGrI%3D&reserved=0] Intimacy On Set Facebook [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIntimacyOnSet%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C38bab6dc246c43dbfc3208de89929e6b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639099459988592033%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=V9JyTB6zrjNSJq74p7Fph%2BdisCeOlPvjKSNidAumiG4%3D&reserved=0] Ita O'Brien Instagram [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fitaobrien_%2F%3Fhl%3Den&data=05%7C02%7C%7C38bab6dc246c43dbfc3208de89929e6b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639099459988619196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O8%2BLdoXHy2kKUk29%2BS3992TvYMaby%2FNqTXNo0XuKjhM%3D&reserved=0] Ita O'Brien Facebook [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fita.obrien.12%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C38bab6dc246c43dbfc3208de89929e6b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639099459988638427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Tx0iSr9olB1no46spCWWlytyCm6WAcFokmX07BtUDcA%3D&reserved=0] Intimacy On Set Website News Page [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.intimacyonset.com%2Fnews-and-press%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C38bab6dc246c43dbfc3208de89929e6b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639099459988661946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NGgK2YxmQZFPRSi50OFdH%2FPU%2F0RYzvKxjU32VGwUEL4%3D&reserved=0] Connect with Helen Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk [http://www.inspiredhealing.co.uk/] IG: helens_inspired_healing [https://www.instagram.com/helens_inspired_healing/?hl=en] FB: Inspired Healing [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551922200224] LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-valentino-04a7714/] WhatsApp: +447971798462 For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM [https://www.iphm.co.uk/] use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust [https://forwardtrust.org.uk/] a Charity helping those struggling with addictions 🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk [helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. 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