The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
How Embodied Practices May Help You Navigate Daily Stress with Dr. Saida Desilets
March 25, 2025
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Saida Desilets, a thought leader, educator, and pioneer in women's psychosexual health. You'll hear them discuss: 1. Why 40-70% of women struggle with low libido 2. The role of nervous system regulation in women's wellness 3. Why finding pleasure in life helps downregulate an overly stressed system 4. Simple daily practices to reclaim sensuality and pleasure to reduce stress 5. Why beauty and joy are essential nutrients for wellbeing Dr. Saida Desilets is a leading authority on embodied psychosexuality and women's wellness. She developed her approach after noticing that traditional sex therapy often didn't produce positive results. Through her work with thousands of women globally, she helps them reconnect with their bodies and support women in reconnecting with their bodies and rediscovering a sense of sensuality and pleasure. Dr. Desilets is the author of "Emergence of the Sensual Woman" and offers programs through her platform, Dare Your Desire.
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Saida Desilets, a thought leader, educator, and pioneer in women's psychosexual health. You'll hear them discuss:

Dr. Saida Desilets is a leading authority on embodied psychosexuality and women's wellness. She developed her approach after noticing that traditional sex therapy often didn't produce positive results. Through her work with thousands of women globally, she helps them reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their sensuality, and support women in reconnecting with their bodies and rediscovering a sense of sensuality and pleasure. Dr. Desilets is the author of "Emergence of the Sensual Woman" and offers programs through her platform, Dare Your Desire.

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Timestamps

04:33 - Understanding Embodied Psychosexuality

06:46 - How Early Influences Shape Our Relationship with Pleasure

08:53 - The Full Arc of Female Experience

11:21 - Pleasure and Its Connection to Cellular Wellness

12:16 - Reclaiming Sensuality Beyond Sexuality

18:26 - The Expansive Female Pleasure Anatomy

24:53 - Addressing Numbness in Female Bodies

27:56 - How Pleasure Practices May Support Healthy Aging

33:14 - Resources for Exploring Pleasure Practices

36:28 - The Link Between Pleasure and Overall Health