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7 On Sundays™ Podcast

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Von: Stephanie Boye & Dr. Chez Leeby
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7 On Sundays™ (SOS) is the only podcast today with young people sharing their raw and real experiences with sex, relationships, and mental health. SOS co-hosts Stephanie Boye and Dr. Chez Leeby, are a dynamic combination of sex educator and family therapist. Our professional and anecdotal experience, working with thousands of young people, reveals that today's socially acceptable and normative behaviors damage young people and the culture at large. Each week, with SOS, we dig in with brave high school, college, and postgrads about the unspoken, often taboo, and alarming realities they are facing today. Young people share their raw feelings and disclose vulnerable, sometimes shocking situations around red flag relationships, assault, addiction, pornography, hookup culture, anxiety, depression, and more. What we all think is uncommon is sadly rampant across college campuses. Each 7 On Sundays™ episode is emotional, impactful, and yet, incredibly inspiring. We listen, invite insight, and offer concrete tools so our guests and listeners can experience more agency, integrity, and peace. Life is messy…Tune in to 7 On Sundays™ and hear from others who have similar stories, questions, dilemmas, and most importantly, solutions. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!2022 Beziehungen Hygiene & gesundes Leben Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Love Island Is Rewiring How Young People Think About Relationships

    Love Island Is Rewiring How Young People Think About Relationships
    Jun 30 2026

    Summary

    In this episode of 7 on Sundays, Stephanie Boye and Dr. Chez Leeby step away from their typical interview format to unpack one of today's biggest cultural phenomena: Love Island. What starts as a conversation about a reality dating show quickly becomes a deeper discussion about how media, pornography, and social scripts are reshaping the way young people think about attraction, intimacy, trust, and relationships. They explore how highly sexualized entertainment influences expectations around dating, why these messages matter for teenagers and young adults, and how parents can have thoughtful, non-judgmental conversations with their kids about what they're watching. Rather than simply criticizing pop culture, Stephanie and Dr. Chez offer practical ways to help families develop critical thinking and healthier relationship models.

    Key Takeaways

    • How reality dating shows normalize highly sexualized relationship scripts.
    • Why attraction, chemistry, and genuine intimacy are often confused in modern media.
    • The influence of pornography and "pornified" culture on dating expectations.
    • Practical ways parents can discuss difficult media topics without shutting conversations down.
    • Why character, trust, emotional vulnerability, and friendship remain the strongest foundations for healthy relationships.

    Resources Mentioned

    • Psychology Today article on "Pornmaxxing"
    • Vice article on "Hate-Fucking"

    Call to Action

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to 7 on Sundays, leave a review, and share this conversation with a parent, educator, or young adult navigating today's dating culture. Join the conversation at 7onsundays.com.

    Chapters

    00:00 Content Warning

    00:20 Why We're Recording This

    01:11 Bachelor Scripts and Sexual Performance

    03:13 Love Island Explained

    05:39 Hooked on the Fantasy

    07:37 Trust vs Sexualized Challenges

    10:34 Casa Amor and Pornified Intros

    14:00 Objectification and Losing Your Name

    15:02 aTalking About It With Kids

    17:16 Pornified Culture Slow Boil

    19:12 How Porn Rewires Arousal

    22:21 Desire Scripts and Pornmaxxing

    23:43 Parent Playbook Watch and Ask How

    26:57 Earning Trust Daily

    27:25 Media That Feels Bad

    29:31 Questioning Culture Seeds

    30:50 Casa Amor Reality Check

    33:12 Chemistry Versus Character

    34:41 What The Show Hides

    37:05 Arousal Isn't Consent

    40:10 Betrayal And Suspicion

    42:51 Build Intimacy In Order

    46:28 Grace And Better Conversations

    48:59 Stories Kids Remember

    50:26 Watch Together And Wrap Up

    51:10 Closing
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    52 Min.
  • Jimmy Farley: How a 24-Year-Old Entrepreneur Stays Grounded After Making Millions

    Jimmy Farley: How a 24-Year-Old Entrepreneur Stays Grounded After Making Millions
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of the 7 on Sundays podcast, Dr. Chez Leeby and Stephanie Boye sit down with entrepreneur and TikTok marketing expert Jimmy Farley (founder, Creators Corner -- Instagram @jimpapi @creatorscornerio / TikTok @jimpapibiz) for a deep conversation about success, authenticity, relationships, and mental wellness in the age of social media. Jimmy shares how he went from selling candy and tie-dye socks as a kid to building successful online businesses and helping creators grow through TikTok marketing. But this episode goes far beyond money and followers. Jimmy opens up about the mindset shifts, books, habits, and personal philosophies that helped him avoid the traps of ego, validation, and hustle culture. Together, the group explores self-worth, dating, authenticity, journaling, meditation, social media pressure, and why true success starts with knowing your "why." Key Takeaways Jimmy's entrepreneurial journey started in childhood with small hustles and evolved into successful TikTok marketing businesses during COVID.Money and success don't change people — they amplify who they already are.External validation is fleeting, and chasing attention or status often leads to emptiness.Authenticity and genuine curiosity about other people create stronger relationships and deeper fulfillment.Journaling, meditation, reading, and surrounding yourself with the right people can help keep you grounded.Social media has distorted expectations around relationships, success, and perfection.True love comes from acceptance, not trying to "complete" each other.Learning to love yourself is foundational before seeking validation from others.Jimmy discusses the importance of boundaries, self-awareness, and being willing to be disliked.Books like Conversations with God, Learning to Love Yourself, and Mere Christianity deeply influenced his mindset. Quotes From The Episode "Money doesn't change people. It reveals people." "External validation is super weak. It's a drug." "The way you become interesting is by being interested in other people." "True love is acceptance." "If you didn't feel it, it didn't count." Resources & Mentions Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillConversations with God by Neale Donald WalschLearning to Love Yourself by Gay Hendricks, PH.DHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieMere Christianity by C. S. LewisJoe Dispenza Chapters 00:00 Listener Discretion Warning 00:20 Meet Jimmy Farley 02:31 Early Hustles and Roots 03:36 COVID Pivot to Business 05:04 TikTok Marketing Breakthrough 06:17 Staying Grounded With Work 10:32 Money Fame and The Why 14:10 Validation Dating and Being Interesting 19:24 Books That Shaped His Love 23:19 Books That Shape You 24:20 True Love Is Acceptance 25:46 Social Media And The Perfect Trap 29:51 Authenticity Over People Pleasing 32:30 Grounding Tools Journaling And Meditation 37:01 Boundaries And Better Circles 39:40 Book Recommendation Mere Christianity 41:19 Rejecting Negativity As A Superpower 42:47 Closing Thanks And Podcast Disclaimer
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    44 Min.
  • Porn, Performative Sex, and Consent (Part 2): Empathy, Pressure, and Real Intimacy Garrett's Story (#55)

    Porn, Performative Sex, and Consent (Part 2): Empathy, Pressure, and Real Intimacy Garrett's Story (#55)
    Mar 8 2026

    Porn, performative sex, consent, and empathy shape modern intimacy—one college man challenges harmful sexual myths.

    Pornography, performative sex, and cultural myths are reshaping how young people understand intimacy, often in damaging and confusing ways. In this powerful follow-up to Part 1, hosts Dr. Chez Leeby and Stephanie Boye welcome back Garrett, a college junior from Texas, for a vulnerable and eye-opening conversation about consent, empathy, and authentic sexual connection.

    Garrett courageously shares a personal story that reveals the emotional toll of performative sex, including the normalization of sexual pressure and porn-driven expectations. Together, they unpack how modern cultural scripts—ranging from BDSM trends to "trad wife" aesthetics—distort healthy intimacy, blur consent, and discourage emotional honesty.

    This episode challenges myths around orgasm, hookup culture, and sexual performance, emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication, and ongoing consent in relationships. For young adults, parents, educators, and anyone navigating intimacy in a porn-saturated culture, Garrett's honesty offers clarity, accountability, and hope.

    Listeners will gain insight into:

    • The real meaning of performative sex and how porn normalizes harmful behavior.

    • Why empathy and ongoing, enthusiastic consent are non-negotiable in intimacy.

    • Cultural double standards and their impact on sexual expectations.

    • Debunking orgasm myths and promoting honest conversations.

    • How authentic connection leads to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

    This episode is an essential listen for students, parents, educators, and anyone seeking to better understand the realities of modern sexual culture.

    Timestamps

    00:00 Trigger Warning

    00:15 Sneak Peek

    00:41 Recap of Previous Episode

    01:42 Diving into Performative Sex

    02:27 Understanding Forced Fellatio

    04:55 Garrett's Personal Experience

    08:22 The Importance of Empathy in Sexual Relationships

    11:10 Aligning Actions with Values

    14:04 The Impact of Porn on Real-Life Relationships

    16:49 The Importance of Communication and Consent

    19:40 Navigating Mixed Signals in Intimacy

    20:46 The Importance of Communication in Relationships

    22:20 Debunking Myths About Sexual Satisfaction

    24:29 Expressing Gratitude and Empathy

    27:30 Wrap Up: The Impact of Performative Sex

    29:51 Encouraging Authenticity in Intimate Relationships

    36:32 The Pendulum of Authenticity

    38:35 Closing Thoughts and Resources

    Resources Mentioned:

    ● Urban Dictionary: For understanding slang terms like "forced fellatio"

    ● 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free and confidential mental health support

    ● 7 on Sundays Website (https://7onsundays.com): More episodes, resources, and support
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    40 Min.
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