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Join Sex Therapist, Dr. Richard Mills as he takes you on a journey exploring the various aspects surrounding sex, gender, culture, sexuality and other aspects of the human experience through the eyes of his special guest. Do you have a burning question-- connect with him on Instagram @LaikeRisingTherapy
Episodes
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
This episode explores reactions to Dolly Parton’s America, a public response to bullying In schools, a teen that was murdered by his father for being gay — In addition Dr. Dick answers one listener from Texas who struggles with snooping, one man who struggles with having a micro penis, someone in Michigan who worries about judgement from family and friends regarding who they are dating, and one couple who struggles to connect after the death of their child.
Saturday Nov 09, 2019
Saturday Nov 09, 2019
Dr. Dick talks with Leo Bierman — explores his journey and experience as an acupuncturist, its relationship to sexual health, the breakthroughs he’s observed through acupuncture practices, what it is and is not, and its relationship to treating sexual dysfunction. They also dive into the way in which this and other alternative approaches to western medicine and psychotherapy (i.e., such as hypnotherapy) can be used to address healing through trauma informed practices. After hearing this episode you would like to connect with Leo visit him at https://www.brooklynacu.com/
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Dr Dick answers a series of questions from one listener who is finding it difficult to move on, another who is experiencing shame because of where she came from, one man who questions if Grinder is making it difficult to date, and finally another listener who feels conflicted because of the different spiritual beliefs that are present — wondering how to move past this contention in the relationship.
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Episode 10: Coming Out of Shame — Surviving the AIDS crisis
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Dr. Dick meets with Don Schmoll, who discusses his journey of being diagnosed with HIV, surviving the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, witnessing an entire generation of gay men living in New York City disappear, the feeling of being other due to the shame, stigma, discrimination and trauma experiences being HIV positive, and the work he does as a therapist to help others overcome the challenges of their HIV status. To connect with Don visit https://www.dtslcsw.com/
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
This week Dr. Dick explores the impact of employment discrimination, the pending SCOUTS decision if Federal protections will be provided to LGBTQ+ folks — in addition answering questions from a man in Brooklyn who wonders if he can ever bottom without being drunk, another listener in Cincinnati who enjoys rubbing one out at the gym, and a Manhattanite who’s FWB has become more than just a one night stand.
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Episode 7: The Porn Panic (A Response to Lisa Ling)
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
This episode examines and provides response to Lisa Ling's recent episode "Porn Ed" ("This is Life With Lisa Ling") that recent aired on CNN. Perspective is given to the concept of sex as an addition, the pathology of human sexuality, the concept of "Porn Panic," and reaction to the adult film industry that is believed to serve as a modern form of sex education within American Culture.
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Episode 6: There’s a Bear in My Living Room
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Self identified bear, Chauncey Dandridge takes the audience on a journey of growing up in NYC in the mid-90s, how gentrification impacted gay life in the city, his obsession with Madonna and Tori Amos, and how he transitioned his in his identity from a cub to a bear— in addition to exploring how these labels shape public perception of gay culture. To learn more about Chauncey and what he is up to follow him on Instagram @djchaunceyd
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Episode 5: Help, my son is watching porn....and other questions
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
One woman ask what she should do because her son is watching porn, another man expresses frustration because of sex discrepancy in his relationship, while a woman sufferers from vaginal pain, and finally a listener who feels shame because he enjoys inserting ice cubes in his anus while masturbating.
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
Episode 4. Picking Up the Pieces, One Woman’s Journey of Healing After Divorce
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
We are taken on a journey and hear the story of a woman who upon traveling back home to Guyana to pay last respects to her grandmother had a startling revelation that she needed to let go of what she defines a failed dream— her marriage