'Yes It’s Normal'

About 'Yes It’s Normal'

Conversations on Sexual Trauma and Healing, written and presented by registered Sex, Relationship and Trauma Therapist, Shelly Diprose, owner of Tell Us A Tail Ltd. This 5-part series explores the quiet truths survivors often carry alone. With warmth and clarity, Shelly gently unpacks what’s normal in the aftermath of sexual trauma - from arousal during abuse to struggles with sex and intimacy.. even with a loving partner. A validating, shame-free space for survivors, supporters, and professionals alike. Resources https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ (https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/) https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ (https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/) https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ (https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/) https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline (https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline) https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/ (https://thesurvivorstrust.org/if-you-need-help-now/) https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/ (https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/) https://www.drasacs.org.uk (https://www.drasacs.org.uk) Tell Us A Tail Ltd https://www.tellusatail.co.uk (https://www.tellusatail.co.uk)

Publisher

Shelly Diprose

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jun 2025

Latest episode

6 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jul 2025

   BONUS Episode. Mindfulness Body Scan

   Shelly guides listeners through a relaxing mindfulness body scan, promoting presence and validation through focused attention and listening.

2. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Ep 5: It’s Normal to Struggle With Intimacy and Emotions, Even When You Love Your Partner

   Shelly explores the complex challenges of intimacy and emotional expression within loving relationships, particularly for trauma survivors, and highlights pathways toward building trust and connection.

3. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Ep 4: It’s Normal to Have Sexual Problems After Abuse or Rape

   This episode of 'Yes It’s Normal' validates that pain, disconnection, or difficulty with desire are natural after trauma, offering insight into why these struggles are common.

4. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Ep 3: It’s Normal to Turn On and Off Quickly

   Shelly explores hyperarousal, numbness, and emotional flipping as common post-trauma responses, teaching survivors to understand and soothe their nervous systems in this interview.

5. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Ep 2: It’s Normal to Fantasise About Your Abuse or Rape

   This episode of 'Yes It’s Normal' examines the complex relationship between trauma and arousal, revealing how fantasies reflecting abuse or rape can represent the mind's attempt to process difficult experiences.

6. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Ep 1: It’s Normal to Experience Some Physical Arousal During Abuse or Rape

   This episode of 'Yes It’s Normal' explains how physical arousal can occur during abuse or rape as a physiological response separate from consent or enjoyment, helping listeners understand the body's reaction to trauma.

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

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