Leah Spasova is a forward-thinking psychologist, sex and relationships expert, and the visionary founder of Life’s Explicit—a censorship-free, inclusive platform dedicated to sexual wellness, trauma education, and survivor support. With an extensive background in psychology and over a decade of experience helping individuals heal from trauma, Leah has become a powerful voice in the fight against censorship in the mental and emotional health space.

Her work empowers survivors, educators, and professionals to access open, stigma-free, sex-positive education that fosters healing, confidence, and safety. Through Life’s Explicit, Leah provides expert-led content and community support designed to tackle taboos, facilitate early intervention, and support those at risk or recovering from abuse.

Leah’s mission is simple yet bold: to remove barriers to vital information, stop censorship from silencing victims, and give survivors the tools they need to heal, speak, and thrive. Her work is reshaping how we talk about trauma, intimacy, and consent—one uncensored conversation at a time.

What if the very systems meant to support survivors are silencing them instead?

On this compelling episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, psychologist and founder of Life’s Explicit, Leah Spasova, joins Sharlene Lynch to expose how censorship suppresses support, stigmatizes healing, and blocks access to life-changing education for trauma survivors.

Leah shares her lived and professional experience with the damage caused when open conversations about intimacy, consent, abuse, and healing are censored. Whether it’s social media platforms muting important terms or communities banning sex-positive education, the result is the same: survivors feel silenced, unsupported, and ashamed.

Through her groundbreaking platform, Life’s Explicit, Leah offers a bold alternative—a safe, uncensored, inclusive space where survivors, professionals, and educators can engage in real, honest, expert-led conversations that empower healing and transformation.

In this episode, you’ll learn how early intervention and unfiltered resources can help break cycles of abuse before they begin. Leah offers tools to resist censorship, guidance for maintaining access to safe content, and a powerful reminder that healing thrives in truth, not silence.

Whether you’re a survivor seeking resources or a healer fighting for access to your voice, this is the conversation the world needs now.

🎧 Listen now to reclaim your right to heal, speak, and thrive—uncensored. 

💡 Three Key Takeaways: 

1. Censorship Silences Survivors – Learn how restrictions on dialogue around trauma and intimacy worsen isolation and block healing. 

2. Why Early Intervention Matters – Understand the role of open education in preventing abuse and supporting emotional resilience. 

3. Tools to Stay Empowered – Discover how to access safe, uncensored, expert-led content and push back against censorship with confidence.

Introduction to Leah Sam-Khan and Life’s Explicit

• Leah Spasova is introduced as a psychologist, sex and relationship expert, and founder of Life’s Explicit.

• Life’s Explicit is described as a groundbreaking, censorship-free platform for sexual wellness.
• The platform offers sex-positive resources and education to break down taboos and provide expert-led support.
• Leah’s mission is to create accessible, stigma-free pathways to sexual and relationship well-being.

Leah’s Origin Story and Path to Life’s Explicit

• Leah attributes their interest in psychology and counseling to early education on sex and relationships provided by their parents.

• A significant influence was a non-governmental organization’s talk on domestic abuse, violence, and human trafficking during Leah’s teenage years.
• Leah pursued psychology and counseling, working in mental health in the UK before starting a private practice specializing in sex and relationships.
• Frustration with censorship and the challenges of running a business in the field led Leah to create the Sexpert Business Community and eventually Life’s Explicit.

Self-Discovery vs. Professional Help

• Leah emphasizes the importance of self-discovery through books, courses, and podcasts but notes the difficulty in applying this knowledge without professional guidance.

• Leah advises seeking professional help when individuals hit a roadblock in their self-discovery journey, highlighting the importance of recognizing one’s blind spots.

Gender Differences in Conversation About Sex

• Sharlene observes differences in conversations about sex between men and women, noting women’s willingness to discuss the nitty-gritty details.

• Leah discusses the historical context of women’s taboo status and the importance of challenging these taboos for personal growth and healing.

Communication and Sexual Well-being

• Leah stresses the importance of shedding shame and guilt to improve communication about sex.

• Leah advocates for speaking openly about sex without treating it as taboo, emphasizing self-ownership and the right to define oneself.

The Distinction Between Love and Sex

• Leah explains that love and sex are distinct concepts, with sex being a physical act that can be emotionally charged depending on individual investment and passion.

• Leah acknowledges the variety of human experiences and preferences regarding love and sex, including aromantic and asexual identities.

Sex, Power, and Human Trafficking

• Leah discusses the interconnectedness of sex and power, highlighting how these concepts are exploited in human trafficking.

• Leah shares statistics and personal insights on the prevalence and brutality of human trafficking, emphasizing the need for awareness and conversation on the topic.

Final Words of Wisdom

• Leah advises individuals on a healing journey to find the right professional support and to prioritize their own well-being.

• Leah encourages exploring resources on Life’s Explicit for those seeking support for various issues, including kink and domestic abuse.
• Leah emphasizes the importance of accepting one’s power within and continuing the journey of growth and healing.

• Leah Spasova, a psychologist and sex and relationship expert, discusses her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of sex and relationship education and the challenges of censorship in her work.
• Leah highlights the significance of self-discovery and the importance of seeking professional help when facing roadblocks in personal growth and healing.
• The conversation explores the differences in communication about sex between men and women, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and challenging taboos.
• Leah discusses the necessity of shedding shame and guilt to improve communication about sex, advocating for a sex-positive approach and self-ownership.
• The distinction between love and sex is debated, with Leah asserting that they are separate concepts with varying personal interpretations and preferences.
• Leah addresses the complex relationship between sex and power, particularly in the context of human trafficking, stressing the exploitation of women and children for financial gain.
• Leah advises individuals on a healing journey to find the right professional support, emphasizing the importance of self-priority and exploring resources like Life’s Explicit for specialized help.