Episode 7 - Michelle Hope is My New BFF cw: sexual trauma Today Codie's New BFF is an unapologetic sexologist, and organizer who is constantly exploring the intersectionality of sexuality and social justice: Michelle Hope! In this conversation Michelle gets real about growing up in the catholic church, the truth behind hyper-sexualization, and how to talk sex with the people you love. Michelle gets honest about what led to her career as a stripper and how that informed some of her early decisions which would eventually lead her to her current career path. Plus, she drops some gems about how to explain sexuality to your kids in an age-appropriate manner. Welcome to My New BFF a bi-weekly podcast where Codie Elaine Oliver, co-creator and director of Black Love Doc, has candid conversations with celebrities, influencers, and people oughta know, to get to the root of who they are beyond the public persona. By the end of each episode you too will have found your new BFF! ________________________ DOWNLOAD THE BLACK LOVE + APP - https://www.blacklove.com/app The Shows You Love and NEW BL+ Originals & FULL EPISODES! For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.com Follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacklovedoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/blacklovedoc #BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #blacklovemagic