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*Trigger warning for assault, addiction, suicide, and eating disorders!*
In this incredibly raw episode we get down and dirty with our special guest Nico! Nico opens up about healing their trauma along with their mental health journey while sharing erotic poetry from their upcoming book I Should Give You A Ladder.
Nica Selvaggio was adopted as a young child and came to believe that worthiness was dependant upon being perfect. Nica, who identifies as a non-binary queer human, shares how the unconscious shame, rage and grief of this trauma of objectification led to a decade-long eating disorder. Now a therapist in long-term recovery, Nica has crafted a life centered around profound self kindness with daily, holistic practices that help build acceptance, safety and self love. Nica explains how using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of cognitive behavioral therapy, can help heal traumatized nervous systems and create the ability to stay present, regulate emotions, cope healthily with stress, and improve relationships. Nica also talks with Taryn about how the death of her birth mother led to a sex addiction and, eventually, to a deeper relationship with themselves.
Enjoy this amazing conversation between FWWR founder Megan Febuary, Poet + therapist Nica Selvaggio, and YoJo Founder Jessa Messina! We talk about everything from empathy as a superpower. Permission and consent as power. And how owning one's queerness is power! You don't want to miss this empowering episode!
Poetry on Perfectionism + Adoption
In this episode, you will hear the brave and beautiful poetry ready by Nica Sevaggio about her experience of adoption and perfectionism. If you are looking for creative inspiration and raw words from womxn, then this is for you.
Join us in this intimate conversation with FWWR host Megan Febuary and Poet Nica Selvaggio. In this empowering episode you will hear Nica's story of adoption, biracial identity, writing, and trauma recovery. There is no doubt that this episode will empower you to step into your voice and power as a womxn, as well as dive into your very own creative work! In this 40 minute episode you will also get a sneak peak at three inspiring poems from Nica that will make you feel all the feelings. Are you ready? Be sure to subscribe on podcast channels and show us some love in the reviews!