In this enlightening episode of We Heart Therapy, host Dr. Anabelle Bugatti, PhD, LMFT, Certified EFT Supervisor & Therapist, and author of *Using Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship*, engages in a compelling discussion with Sex Educator and best-selling author Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., on "The Importance of Playfulness." Together, they delve into how incorporating playfulness can enhance emotional connections and is essential to overall health and well-being.

Emily Nagoski is an award-winning author and renowned sex educator with a Ph.D. in Health Behavior and a minor in Human Sexuality from Indiana University. She began her career as a peer health educator at the University of Delaware and has served as the Director of Wellness Education at Smith College. Emily is dedicated to teaching women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies, combining sex education and stress education in her work. Her notable publications include the New York Times bestseller Come As You Are and *Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle*, co-authored with her sister, Amelia Nagoski. Her latest book, *Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections*, was published in January 2024.

Learn more about Emily Nagoski and her work:

Official Website: [https://www.emilynagoski.com](https://www.emilynagoski.com)

Explore Emily's acclaimed books:

Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
Purchase: [https://www.amazon.com/Come-As-You-Ar...](https://www.amazon.com/Come-As-You-Ar...)
Audiobook: [https://www.audible.com/pd/Come-As-Yo...](https://www.audible.com/pd/Come-As-Yo...)
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Purchase: [https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret...](https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret...)
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
Purchase: [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...)

*Discover Dr. Anabelle Bugatti's work:*

Using Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship: Connecting with Challenging and Resistant Clients
Purchase: [https://www.amazon.com/Using-Relentle...](https://www.amazon.com/Using-Relentle...)

*Visit Dr. Belle's (Anabelle Bugatti) websites:*

We Heart Therapy: [https://www.wehearttherapy.com](https://www.wehearttherapy.com)
Dr. Belle's Professional Site: [https://www.drbelle.com](https://www.drbelle.com)

-Work with Dr. Belle: https://www.LasVegasMarriageCounselin...

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EP 98: The Importance of Playfulness with Emily Nagoski