Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Thank you to our sponsors! Visit calroy.com/drg [http://calroy.com/drg] and save over $50 and get a free Canister of 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips with a 3-Pack Bundle Purchase Visit cornbreadhemp.com/drg [http://cornbreadhemp.com/drg] and use code DRG for 30% OFF your first order Sign up for our newsletter! - drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter [https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/] What if shame is the #1 block to pleasure, intimacy, and authentic connection? In this groundbreaking episode, I welcome Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman, founders of the revolutionary Somatica Method, to explore how pleasure, embodiment, and emotional expression can transform your sexual experiences and relationships. We dive deep into why performance-based sexuality kills intimacy, how shame disconnects us from our bodies, and why pleasure can be a powerful entry point for healing trauma. Discover why many people don't know what they want sexually, how kinks and fantasies can become tools for emotional liberation, and practical techniques using breath, sound, and body awareness to unlock blocked energy.  Whether you're struggling with intimacy, recovering from sexual trauma, or simply want to deepen your connection with pleasure and your partner, this episode offers a compassionate, body-based approach to sexual healing that goes far beyond traditional therapy. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf  Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ [https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/] Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction - Why Sexual Healing Changes Everything 2:40 - The Biggest Misconception: Starting with Trauma vs. Pleasure 5:26 - Shame: The #1 Block to Sexual Pleasure & Intimacy 9:12 - How to Slow Down Performance Anxiety in the Bedroom 18:30 - Understanding Your Sexual Desires as a Path to Healing 25:04 - Exploring Kinks & How Trauma Can Be Healthy Expression 29:15 - Common Blocks Men Face in Sexual Expression 34:02 - Breaking the Ice: When You Can't Feel Pleasure Anymore 43:25 - Why Women Can't Orgasm & Taking Ownership of Your Pleasure 48:10 - Technology, Porn & The Crisis of Real Intimacy 56:55 - Following Pleasure as Your Life & Business Guide 1:01:09 - Their Method, Training & Virgin Island TV Show

Thank you to our sponsors! Visit vinia.com/HealThySelf [http://vinia.com/HealThySelf] and use discount code HTS10 for 10% OFF Visit jaspr.co/drg [http://jaspr.co/drg] and use code DRG for $300 OFF for a limited time. Visit puori.com/drg [http://puori.com/drg] and use code DRG for 20% OFF the already discounted subscription prices. Sign up for our newsletter! - https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Blood flow is the foundation of nearly every biological function - from digestion and brain clarity to energy production and detoxification. As we age, blood flow naturally decreases, contributing to chronic health issues and reduced quality of life.  In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences, to explore how revolutionary plant cell technology is transforming longevity science. We dive deep into Venia, a breakthrough supplement made from red grape cells that delivers superior resveratrol without soil, pesticides, or heavy metals. Ilan shares how their patented process creates the most bioavailable form of resveratrol ever developed, clinically proven to improve arterial dilation, increase nitric oxide, cross the blood-brain barrier, and support overall cardiovascular health. Whether you're interested in longevity, brain health, or simply optimizing your daily energy, this episode reveals how blood flow optimization could be the missing piece in your wellness puzzle. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf  Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 0:00 - The Critical Role of Blood Flow in Health  4:27 - The French Paradox Explained  8:47 - Revolutionary Plant Cell Technology  12:58 - Clinical Proof: Arterial Dilation Results  24:14 - Coffee & Tea Product Innovation  31:25 - The Mechanism: How Blood Flow Actually Works  40:48 - Real Customer Results & Business Growth  46:16 - Future Products: Hydration & Liver Health  52:39 - Heroes Program & Company Values  57:18 - Product Tasting & Final Thoughts

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Head to boncharge.com [http://boncharge.com] and use code DRG for 15% off. Visit bioptimizers.com/drg [http://bioptimizers.com/drg] and use code DRG10 to get 10% off of any order. Visit supermush.com [http://supermush.com] and use code DRG20 to get 20% off. Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ [https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/] What if the key to lasting transformation isn't just somatic work or mindset shifts alone? What if you need all five dimensions working together? In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with master coach Alyssa Nobriga, one of the most sought-after transformation experts in the world. We explore her revolutionary SHAMBU framework—the five levels of change that create sustainable healing. Alyssa reveals why most people get stuck using only one approach, the exact questions to ask yourself when triggered for instant breakthroughs, and how to stop abandoning yourself while building a thriving business that doesn't burn you out. From understanding your Enneagram type to transcending your personality, from healing core wounds to creating conscious relationships, this episode delivers multi-layered medicine for anyone ready to break through their patterns and step into their full potential. Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.  Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez  [https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/] https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ [https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/] Timestamps: 02:10 - Grounding Practice 05:27 - Rapid Fire: The Truth About Somatic Therapy's Limitations  07:46 - Meet Alyssa Nobrega: From Therapist to Master Coach  10:51 - The 5 Dimensions of Change 14:25 - Breaking Identity Patterns  19:17 - The Enneagram Revealed  22:28 - Spiritual Awakening  29:40 - The Resistance Trap  33:17 - Essential Self-Regulation Tools for Triggered Moments  36:39 - The Power Questions That Unlock Your Unconscious Blocks  39:20 - Meditation: The Non-Negotiable Practice for Mental Freedom  43:50 - Dancing and Singing: Ancient Medicine for Modern Healing  52:26 - Breaking Through Business Plateaus and Upper Limits  58:12 - The Four Stages of Love 1:03:06 - Relationship Medicine

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Visit jaspr.co/drg and use code DRG for $300 off for a limited time. Visit calroy.com/drg and save over $50 and get a free canister of 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips with a 3-Pack Bundle Purchase. Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ What if your chronic fatigue, autoimmune symptoms, and people-pleasing patterns aren't random? What if they're your body remembering something your mind forgot? In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Brittany Piper, a somatic experiencing practitioner and trauma educator for the Department of Justice and U.S. military. We explore how trauma lives in the nervous system, why traditional talk therapy often falls short, and how somatic work can rewire your body's stress responses. Brittany shares her personal journey of healing from complex trauma and reveals why most people pleasers are secretly angry, how childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, and practical tools to reconnect with your body's wisdom. If you've ever felt stuck in therapy or trapped in survival mode, this episode offers a revolutionary approach to healing through nervous system regulation and somatic awareness. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening: Can Chronic Illness Be Rooted in Repressed Emotions? 06:00 - Rapid Fire Questions: People Pleasers, Men's Disconnection & Childhood Expression 11:39 - The Dance Floor Moment: How a 5-Year-Old Loses Wholeness and Authentic Expression 21:36 - Brittany's Trauma Story: Birth, Foster Care, and the Body's Memory of Not Belonging 26:01 - From Sexual Assault to Purpose: Turning Pain into Prevention Education Work 30:20 - Body Patterns and Procedural Memory: How to Start Recognizing Trauma in Your Body 35:17 - Building Body Awareness: From Head-Up Living to Somatic Intelligence 38:46 - Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys: Validating Emotions Without Fixing Them 47:12 - People Pleasers Are Silently Angry: The Fight-Flight-Shutdown Response Explained 51:17 - The Connection Between Emotional Suppression and Autoimmune Disease in Women 56:21 - Success Story: From Bedridden with Lyme/Mold to Recovery Through Nervous System Work 1:01:03 - How Trauma Lives in the Body: Physical Pain vs. Emotional Numbness as Warning Signs 1:07:47 - "Body First Healing" Book: A Somatic Roadmap for Healing Trauma and Nervous System Recovery

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