154: Pleasure, Psychedelics for Queer BIPOC + Connecting to Ancestral Guides with Courtney Watson

In this episode with Courtney Watson, we talk about how
psychedelics can be a powerful tool for personal exploration in
identity, pleasure, + resilience.


She shares about her work with Queer BiPOC , as well as,
practices + rituals to access inspiration from ancestral wisdom.


In this episode, you’ll hear:




Building resilience strategies amidst complex trauma




Navigating the repercussions of the pandemic and reclaiming a
connection to pleasure




Courtney's impactful work with Queer BiPOC 




How to create a sex-positive environment and educate children
about pleasure




The significance of intersectionality in therapy, addressing
unique challenges in sexual expression and healing




Empowering individuals to explore their sexual identities for
greater self-acceptance




Broadening understanding about bisexuality and queerness
beyond societal norms




The role of psychedelic therapy, particularly
ketamine-assisted therapy, in sex therapy, with a focus on
Queer + BIPOC




Unpacking the concept of energetic sex and embracing our
fullest sexual selves through pleasure




Practices for connecting with ancestral guides and the wisdom
they offer




Tapping into ancestral guidance to navigate sexuality and
learn from familial patterns for healing and releasing shame.




THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS


The dynamic founder of Doorway Therapeutic Services, Courtney, is
not just a highly qualified therapist but a passionate advocate
for those she serves. Her love for her work is deeply intertwined
with her dedication to serving marginalized communities,
particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer Folx,
trans/gnc/non-binary/2 spirit Folx, those exploring
non-traditional relationships, and sex workers.


Courtney’s passion lies in her service to her community and has
led her to transform her solo practice into a group practice of
predominantly Queer, BIPOC and TGNC providers offering their
therapeutic expertise as a beacon of understanding and guidance
to the community. Her goal is not just to help but to champion
the healing journey of her clients and the professional
development of her employees.


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT
Certified Sex Therapist, she utilizes her rich educational
background to work in tandem with breadth of knowledge that her
lived experience provides. Academically speaking, she has a B.S.
in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana (an HBCU), an
M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNLV, and an M.Ed. in
Human Sexuality from Widener University and might finally be
finishing her PhD studies in Human Sexuality this fall!
Additionally she has trained with MAPS to provide MDMA Assisted
Psychotherapy, CIIS to provide Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and
Polaris Insight Center to provide Ketamine Assisted
Psychotherapy. As these medicines are rescheduled by the FDA and
available to the public, Doorways will offer psychedelic therapy
in addition to the current Ketamine offering now.