In this episode of Carla Turned On, Carla Romo discusses the importance of self‑worth, vulnerability, and emotional connection in dating and relationships. She explains how to recognize meaningful green flags, share past trauma in a healthy way, and avoid overwhelming partners through trauma dumping.

Carla also explores how body image can impact intimacy and why emotional safety and presence play a major role in fulfilling sexual and romantic relationships.

What You'll Learn

• Healthy vulnerability builds trust and connection

• Trauma sharing should be thoughtful, not overwhelming

• Green flags deserve recognition—but not for basic decency

• Self-worth shapes relationship choices

• Body image can impact intimacy and sexual confidence

• Emotional connection and safety improve sexual experiences

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Sound Bites

• "Life has a funny way of working out."

• "We should be treated with decency."

• "Intimacy, into me, I see."

Chapters

00:00 – Life Works Out in Mysterious Ways When You Don't Think it Will

06:44 – Why We Praise the Bare Minimum

11:10 – How to Share Your Past Trauma without Dumping

25:47 – How Body Image Affects Sex

Disclaimer: Carla Turned On content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. Carla Turned On is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. Carla Turned On does not constitute medical consultation or treatment.