In this episode, I had a wonderful discussion with Dr. Julia Sadusky about the importance, difficulties, and challenges of talking with your kids about sex. More specifically, we talked about the harm caused by sexual shame, how to avoid passing shame onto our kids, and how to talk about sexuality in a way that honors dignity and conscience.
Watch here or listen on your favorite podcast app: https://www.catholicthirdspace.com/p/31-julia-sadusky-talking-with-your
Dr. Julia Sadusky is an author, speaker, and licensed psychologist. She owns Lux Counseling and Consulting in Littleton, CO., where she offers individual, family, and couples therapy in addition to consultations for individuals and families around sexuality and gender. She also serves as a ministry educator, offering trainings and consultations to counseling centers and faith-based institutions on sexuality, gender identity, mental health, trauma-informed care, and the intersection of sexuality, gender, and theology. Other areas of focus include work with those experiencing complex trauma and eating disorders.
Dr. Sadusky’s most recent books are Start Talking to Your Kids About Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics and Talking with Your Teen About Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics (Ave Maria Press). Dr. Sadusky has coauthored two other books, including Emerging Gender Identities: Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Today’s Youth (Brazos Press) and Gender Identity & Faith: Clinical Postures, Tools and Case Studies for Client-Centered Care (Intervarsity Press) with Mark Yarhouse, PsyD., and contributed to a four views book titled, Understanding Transgender Identities: 4 Views (Baker Academic).
LINKS
Dr. Julia Sadusky’s Website:
https://www.juliasadusky.com/
Online Course: Talking with Your Teen about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics:
https://talkingtoyourteencourse.com/
**Coupon code: Themiddlespace10 for 10% off the course for parents of teens
Book: Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics:
https://www.amazon.com/Start-Talking-Your-Kids-about/dp/1646802225
Book: Talking with Your Teen about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics:
https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Your-Teen-about-Sex/dp/1646802241/
Dr. Julia Sadusky’s Substack:
https://drsadusky.substack.com/
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