Bea shares her story of coercion and abuse in her first relationship, revealing red flags, consent violations, and her path to healing. Sexual abuse, sexual assault, coercion in relationships, and understanding consent are critical topics for young people today. In this episode, Bea shares her story of navigating a first love that quickly became manipulative, controlling, and coercive behind closed doors. Like many teens, Bea believed she could "fix" her relationship, even as sexual pressure and...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Chloe shares her battle with anorexia, binge eating, toxic relationships, and abuse — and how she found healing, music, and recovery. Eating disorders, anorexia recovery, binge eating, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and toxic relationships are at the heart of today's powerful episode. Approximately 24 million Americans struggle with eating disorders, one of the deadliest mental illnesses. Chloe, our guest, shares her raw two-year journey through anorexia, binge eating, bullying, and the devast...
Aug 18, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Anne shares how early porn exposure led to addiction, distorted intimacy, and damaged relationships — and how she's now reclaiming her power. Porn addiction, teen pornography exposure, and the harmful effects of porn on relationships and mental health are at the center of today's powerful conversation. In this episode, Anne shares her story of being exposed to pornography as a child, how porn addiction shaped her arousal template, distorted her sexual development, and damaged her view of intimac...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Lauren shares raw insights on college life, Greek life, hookup culture, and authenticity — a must-listen for students navigating social pressures. College life isn't always about freedom and fun — it's often filled with social pressures, hookup culture, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode of 7 on Sundays , hosts Dr. Chez Leeby and Stephanie Boye sit down with Lauren, who opens up about the challenges of navigating Greek life, hookup culture, and life after college. Lauren reflects on t...
Jul 21, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Abby shares her story of social anxiety and college drinking. Learn how alcohol impacts anxiety, friendships, and student mental health. College drinking, social anxiety, and student mental health collide in this powerful 7 On Sundays™ episode. From movies to campus life, alcohol is often portrayed as a rite of passage — "just part of the college experience." But is drinking really the solution to making friends, easing anxiety, or fitting in? Our guest Abby, diagnosed with anxiety at age 8, sha...
Jul 07, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Intergenerational trauma runs deep. Lilith shares her story of childhood abuse, family dysfunction, and breaking cycles to raise her son differently. Intergenerational trauma, family abuse, and childhood trauma are at the center of this deeply moving 7 On Sundays™ episode. Trauma that is not addressed and healed within families often repeats across generations, shaping how children view relationships, communication, self-worth, and coping strategies. Our guest Lilith's trauma began long before s...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dating a sociopath is more common than you think. Riley shares her story of manipulation, ASPD red flags, and healing from toxic love. Dating a sociopath, antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), and spotting red flags in relationships are at the heart of this powerful episode. Sociopaths are often intelligent, charming, and manipulative — making it extremely difficult to recognize them in the early stages of dating. ASPD is a serious mental health condition defined by patterns of deceit, impulsi...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Nicole shares how porn damaged her first relationship, reshaped intimacy, and left her feeling "not enough." A candid look at porn's impact on love. Porn and relationships don't mix as well as culture tells us. In this powerful episode of 7 On Sundays , hosts Dr. Chez Leeby and Stephanie Boye sit down with Nicole, who shares how pornography changed her first serious relationship, leaving her feeling like she was never enough. Together, they explore: How porn rewires sexual expectations and damag...
May 26, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What do guys really think about one-night stands? Two college freshmen share honest perspectives on hookup culture, casual sex, and gender roles. One-night stands, hookup culture, and college dating from a guy's perspective — that's what we're exploring in this 7 On Sundays™ episode. Culture, songs, movies, and social media often glorify hookups as "just part of college" or "no big deal." Parents may warn against it, while peers make it seem like everyone is doing it. So what do young men really...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Linsey's boyfriend became her sex trafficker. She shares her story of grooming, abuse, and the courage to heal and champion survivors. Sex trafficking, grooming, toxic relationships, and survival are at the center of this powerful 7 On Sundays™ episode. Most people believe sex trafficking happens only to strangers at the hands of dangerous criminals. But the reality is far more complex — and closer to home. Our guest Linsey shares her shocking and painful story of being trafficked by her own boy...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Vulva shame and body image struggles run deep in a pornified culture. Teddy shares her raw story of hating her vulva and learning to heal. Vulva shame, body image, pornography culture, and women's self-esteem are at the center of this powerful 7 On Sundays™ episode. In a pornified culture, girls and women grow up believing their vulvas must look a certain way — "porn perfect" — to avoid judgment, mockery, or shame. Whether they watch porn or not, the cultural messages are clear: vulvas that don'...
Apr 14, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Eating disorders, weight stigma, and social media collide. Ruby shares her raw story of anorexia, self-starvation, and hope in recovery. Eating disorders, body image, weight stigma, and social media's dangerous influence are at the heart of this raw and essential episode. Family, peers, doctors, social media, and partners all shape our beliefs about weight and "ideal" bodies. Today, extreme thinness is promoted everywhere—from diet culture to glycemic-control medications—and young people are mor...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3
College isn't always the best years of your life. Students Anna and Henry share raw stories of loneliness, unmet expectations, and resilience. College expectations vs reality, loneliness in college, unmet social expectations, and student mental health are the themes of this 7 On Sundays™ episode. Culture often says college will be "the best years of your life" — the place to meet your lifelong friends, future spouse, and build unforgettable memories. But what happens when those expectations don'...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hookup culture isn't always empowering. Joy, 19, shares her raw story of casual sex, emptiness, and reclaiming self-worth: 'I am nobody's waiting room. Hookup culture, dating apps, casual sex, and self-worth are at the center of this 7 On Sundays™ conversation. Pop culture often glamorizes casual hookups and one-night stands as empowering, but for many young people, the reality is emptiness, fear, and disconnection. The promise of intimacy often clashes with the human need to be valued, cherishe...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
