boy meets therapy
boy meets therapy
Podcast Description
Ever wondered how therapy really works? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy—breaking them down in a way that’s easy to understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
Discover the tools of therapy—one conversation at a time.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes related to mental health and therapy, including substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and the power dynamics in therapy relationships. For instance, episodes like 'Beyond Abstinence' dive into person-centered substance use treatment, while 'Healing Beyond the Surface' addresses trauma and attachment theory, presenting a holistic view of therapeutic practices.
Ever wondered how therapy really works? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy—breaking them down in a way that’s easy to understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us.
Discover the tools of therapy—one conversation at a time.
In this eye-opening conversation, host Dustin Oliver speaks with Dr. Eric Van Der Voort, a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist, about the many misconceptions and complexities surrounding human sexuality. They explore how performance anxiety can disrupt intimacy, the importance of open communication in sexual relationships, and the ways societal norms shape, and often distort, our expectations around sex.
Dr. Van Der Voort offers a non-pathologizing approach to sexual behavior, distinguishing between sexual behaviors and addiction while encouraging a more compassionate understanding of kinks, fantasies, and the obsession with orgasm. He emphasizes the need to challenge internalized shame, redefine what “good sex” really means, and foster deeper connection through vulnerability and honest conversation.
Whether you’re a clinician, someone exploring your own sexuality, or simply curious, this episode offers practical insights and thoughtful reflections to support healthier, more fulfilling sexual relationships.
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Episode Guide & Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection
02:07 Exploring Clinical Work and Background
09:00 Transition to Sex Therapy
11:00 Understanding Sexuality and Addiction
17:27 Societal Attitudes Towards Sex
18:52 Performance Anxiety in Sexual Relationships
26:25 Navigating Sexual Performance Issues
31:16 The Importance of Open Communication in Sexual Relationships
32:09 Understanding Performance Anxiety and Its Impact
34:57 Challenging Societal Norms Around Sex
38:29 Redefining What Good Sex Means
42:56 The Obsession with Orgasm in Sexual Encounters
46:36 Navigating Kinks and Overcoming Shame
52:28 Fantasy vs. Reality in Sexual Desires
54:31 Key Takeaways for Healthy Sexual Practices
Created and Produced by Dustin Oliver
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