Asya Brodsky's guest appearances

Asya Brodsky

Business Innovators Radio

Better Sex

Everything You Want To Know About Therapy *but were too afraid to ask

Tristan Taormino

Allyson Shrikhande

Charlie Glickman

Tina Schermer Sellers

Tracy Crossley

Kimberly Castelo

Lia Holmgren

Stephen Braveman

Jessa Zimmerman

Kara Haug

Stephanie Beuhler

Amy Lang

Sharon Cohen

Laura Dabney

Rebecca Scritchfield

OwlTail

In this episode, we interview Asya Brodsky, a licensed clinical social worker and Certified Sex Therapist (and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) who has a private practice in Illinois. Asya has spent her career studying and working with the LGBTQIA+ community, veteran sexual health, sexuality and sexual trauma. She has provided presentations, trainings and has been interviewed for topics including sexual health, eroticism in psychotherapy, and therapeutic interventions for trauma survivors. We ask her hard hitting questions (like what is/is not sex therapy and what do most people come in to discuss) and do a deep dive into all things sex therapy. We also get some insights into sexuality, fetishes, and the purpose of her work.For more information about Asya Brodsky, please visit her website at www.speakchicago.org. You can also look her up on the Psychology Today website and her email is: asya@speakchicago.org. We will be posting more information on the sex therapy topics we discussed in our stories.For more information on sex therapy or to find a certified sex therapist near you, check out:* ASSECT- the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therpists at https://www.aasect.org/*SSTAR-Society for Sex Therapy and Research at https://sstarnet.org/           This episode deals with a frank discussion of sex and may not be suitable for younger audiences.

In this episode, we interview Asya Brodsky, a licensed clinical social worker and Certified Sex Therapist (and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) who has a private practice in Illinois. Asya has spent her career studying and working with the LGBTQIA+ community, veteran sexual health, sexuality and sexual trauma. She has provided presentations, trainings and has been interviewed for topics including sexual health, eroticism in psychotherapy, and therapeutic interventions for trauma survivors. We ask her hard hitting questions (like what is/is not sex therapy and what do most people come in to discuss) and do a deep dive into all things sex therapy. We also get some insights into sexuality, fetishes, and the purpose of her work. For more information about Asya Brodsky, please visit her website at <a href="http://www.speakchicago.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.speakchicago.org</a>. You can also look her up on the Psychology Today website and her email is: asya@speakchicago.org. We will be posting more information on the sex therapy topics we discussed in our stories. For more information on sex therapy or to find a certified sex therapist near you, check out: * ASSECT- the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therpists at <a href="https://www.aasect.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aasect.org/</a> *SSTAR-Society for Sex Therapy and Research at <a href="https://sstarnet.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sstarnet.org/</a> This episode deals with a frank discussion of sex and may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Episode 11: sex therapy with Asya Brodsky, LCSW, CST, CADC

In this episode, Asya Brodsky gives insight into sexual issues and concerns with veterans. From injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or military sexual trauma (MST), Brodsky explains how these experiences can create all kinds of ramifications in the life of a veteran and how these can affect sexual function and intimacy with a partner.What are the kinds of concerns that are prevalent among veterans?PTSD is still the most common issue among veterans, as well as PTSD due to MST. According to Brodsky, veterans in combat who come back physically whole carry great psychological and emotional repercussions. However, the recovery and rehabilitation process for them are focused on basic means and sexuality is often neglected.What are some of the steps around PTSD and MST? Is this something that the military is taking on?There are multiple campaigns for MST for veterans. These campaigns let them know that there is support out there and that actions are being taken to address their mental health and really look into this seriously.What kinds of things get in the way of veterans seeking help in sexual issues?Brodsky said it’s still primarily military culture where soldiers are taught to be tough and disconnected from their emotions to survive. The contradiction is, what helps them in the service, hurts them in civilian life. It’s a big deterrent for vets seeking out services also because of the stigma about seeking help for mental issues.What are these people facing coming back from war wounded?If you were injured in combat, likely you have a combination of physical and psychological injury affecting someone’s identity and self-concept. Physical injuries have an effect on sexuality and sexual expression. Brodsky is positive, however, that in no time, authorities will recognize sexual issues to be part of the rehabilitation process.What should spouses do?Brodsky gives suggestions on what veteran couples can do, such as therapy. She also underlines the importance of being patient and recognizing that sexuality can change overtime. Military partners should also make themselves aware of PTSD and follow the lead of their partner on whether they feel comfortable talking about their experience.In the end, Brodsky advises veterans to seek help as soon as possible.Biography:Asya Brodsky, LCSW, CADC, CST is a licensed clinical social worker, certified alcohol and drug counselor and certified sex therapist through AASECT. She holds positions as the Women Veterans Program Manager at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and maintains her own private sex therapy practice, Speak Chicago Psychotherapy LLC. Asya is a relational psychodynamically-informed psychotherapist, specializing in the areas of sexual functioning and expression and their impact on individual and relational identities and lives. Asya is affiliated with psychoanalytic communities in Chicago and is the co-founder and co-leader of the Chicago Sex Therapist Network.More info:Sex Health Quiz – https://www.sexhealthquiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.comAccess the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclassBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/200-sex-and-veterans-asya-brodsky

In this episode, Asya Brodsky gives insight into sexual issues and concerns with veterans. From injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or military sexual trauma (MST), Brodsky explains how these experiences can create all kinds of ramifications in the life of a veteran and how these can affect sexual function and intimacy with a partner. What are the kinds of concerns that are prevalent among veterans? PTSD is still the most common issue among veterans, as well as PTSD due to MST. According to Brodsky, veterans in combat who come back physically whole carry great psychological and emotional repercussions. However, the recovery and rehabilitation process for them are focused on basic means and sexuality is often neglected. What are some of the steps around PTSD and MST? Is this something that the military is taking on? There are multiple campaigns for MST for veterans. These campaigns let them know that there is support out there and that actions are being taken to address their mental health and really look into this seriously. What kinds of things get in the way of veterans seeking help in sexual issues? Brodsky said it’s still primarily military culture where soldiers are taught to be tough and disconnected from their emotions to survive. The contradiction is, what helps them in the service, hurts them in civilian life. It’s a big deterrent for vets seeking out services also because of the stigma about seeking help for mental issues. What are these people facing coming back from war wounded? If you were injured in combat, likely you have a combination of physical and psychological injury affecting someone’s identity and self-concept. Physical injuries have an effect on sexuality and sexual expression. Brodsky is positive, however, that in no time, authorities will recognize sexual issues to be part of the rehabilitation process. What should spouses do? Brodsky gives suggestions on what veteran couples can do, such as therapy. She also underlines the importance of being patient and recognizing that sexuality can change overtime. Military partners should also make themselves aware of PTSD and follow the lead of their partner on whether they feel comfortable talking about their experience. In the end, Brodsky advises veterans to seek help as soon as possible. Biography: Asya Brodsky, LCSW, CADC, CST is a licensed clinical social worker, certified alcohol and drug counselor and certified sex therapist through AASECT. She holds positions as the Women Veterans Program Manager at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and maintains her own private sex therapy practice, Speak Chicago Psychotherapy LLC. Asya is a relational psychodynamically-informed psychotherapist, specializing in the areas of sexual functioning and expression and their impact on individual and relational identities and lives. Asya is affiliated with psychoanalytic communities in Chicago and is the co-founder and co-leader of the Chicago Sex Therapist Network. More info: Sex Health Quiz – <a href="https://www.sexhealthquiz.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sexhealthquiz.com</a> The Course – <a href="https://www.intimacywithease.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.intimacywithease.com</a> The Book – <a href="https://www.sexwithoutstress.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sexwithoutstress.com</a> Podcast Website – <a href="https://www.intimacywithease.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.intimacywithease.com</a> Access the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: <a href="https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass</a> Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman <a href="https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/</a> Source: <a href="https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/200-sex-and-veterans-asya-brodsky" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/200-sex-and-veterans-asya-brodsky</a>

200: Sex and Veterans – Asya Brodsky