In this enlightening episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross engages in a deep dive with guest Daniela Stevens, a renowned sex and trauma-informed coach, on the complexities of intimacy, particularly for individuals grappling with people-pleasing and perfectionist tendencies. They explore the four different types of intimacy—mental, physical, emotional, and sexual—highlighting the importance of each in cultivating authentic connections with oneself and others. Daniela shares her personal journey to discovering sexual pleasure and offers actionable advice for listeners to develop a more fulfilling intimate life. The discussion also addresses common challenges faced by people pleasers and perfectionists in achieving intimacy, offering strategies to overcome these obstacles and embrace vulnerability. Listeners are encouraged to focus on what feels good, taking small steps towards expressing their needs and desires in relationships.


About Daniela: 


Daniela Stevens (she/they) is a trauma- and attachment-informed certified Sex and Intimacy Coach for couples and individuals of all bodies, all expressions, and all relationship dynamics.


She supports people to experience deep sexual connection and intimacy with themselves and their partner by naming and addressing the intersections of personal experience with multiple systems of oppression and by guiding them to co-create their Sex Practice to clarify, connect, communicate, and heal to ripen into the best sex of their lives.


For her, nothing is more important than connection.


Connect with Daniela:


danielastevens.com; https://


www.instagram.com/danielastevensnow; https://


www.facebook.com/danielastevensnow; https://


www.linkedin.com/in/danielastevensnow/; [email protected]


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