The Sexual Mindfulness Project

In this episode, Dr. Chelom Leavitt visits with guest Alexandra Stockwell, MD who is an Intimate Marriage Expert about understanding and embracing your sexuality to connect more with your partner.

Join in today as Dr. Chelom Leavitt talks with Chelsea Johnson, who is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate down in Saint George, UT. Chelom and Chelsea talk about dealing with conflict and sex differences in marriage, as well as ways couples can enhance and improve their marriage.

Tune in this week to listen to Drs. Chelom Leavitt and Dean Busby as they discuss creating boundaries and navigating sexual decision-making with your spouse. When couples disagree with one another, it can be hard to know where to start and how to get on the same page! Dr. Leavitt and Dr. Busby talk about how to communicate and improve sexual decision-making in your relationship.

Tune in this week to listen to Dr. Chelom Leavitt and Dr. Dean Busby as they discuss common questions about female sexuality and gendered differences in sex.

Chelom meets with Carlie Palmer-Webb, a Christian sex educator, to discuss how open and vulnerable communication about sex can bless a relationship. They suggest that intentionality, agency, a sense of humor, and a growth mentality are just a few ways to enhance your sexual relationship with your partner. You can learn more about Carlie and the various courses that she offers by visiting her website: https://thechristiansexeducator.com/

Chelom talks with Belah, a marriage coach and Christian educator from Delight Your Marriage, about how to repair and maintain a healthy marriage based on respect, listening, appreciation, and faith in Christ. Belah also shares an exciting opportunity for men who want to improve their sexual intimacy within marriage. Visit her website to sign up for a free 3 day trial of the Masculinity Reclaimed: Foundations Course https://delightyourmarriage.com/

This episode is all about getting comfortable with our bodies, our sexuality, and addressing how we talk about our and our partner's bodies. Learning about our bodies can help improve our body image and our sexual relationship. Listen in to learn from experts Dr. Chelom Leavitt and Dr. Dean Busby.

Chelom visits with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife to discuss what true intimacy looks like in marriage, and how this affects our relationships and our sexual experiences. They answer questions like, "How do I relate to pleasure in a way that makes my life richer?" and "How do you collaborate in marriage?" Listen to learn how you can enhance the intimacy in your marriage.

In this episode, Dr. Chelom Leavitt and Dr. Dean Busby share research to understand how sex within a committed marriage differs from casual sex and why sex within marriage is the foundation to a flourishing sex life.

Chelom sits down with Dr. Sharon Maxwell and Chelsea Maxwell, a mother-daughter duo who teach adolescent and parent sex education. They discuss how to help adolescents develop their sense of self and self-discipline, how parents can have meaningful conversations about sex with their children, and how mindfulness helps adolescents keep their sexual values. You can find the Maxwell's website, classes, and resources here: https://www.maxwelled.com/

In this episode, Dr. Dean Busby shares the importance of being your own personal within your marriage. Listen in to learn how to cultivate autonomy while growing closer to your partner.

Chelom sits down with Get Your Marriage On host Dan Purcell to talk about how to have a thriving sexual relationship through every phase of your marriage. From bringing back the dating butterflies after years of marriage to having a great sex life after becoming parents, Dan shares with us his wisdom on building a strong sexual connection with your partner.

This episode we talk about what it means to be authentic and how to develop your true self. Amber shares her expertise in authenticity research. We tackle questions like "How can we define ourselves instead of letting others define us?" and "How can being authentic make our relationships more meaningful?" Listen in to hear how you can live your life more fully by being your true self.

Do you know the difference between conflict and contention? Is resolving conflict with sex problematic? Listen in to explore how conflict affects sex and how conflict can be an opportunity for intimacy. In this episode, Chelom shares how couples can grow together through conflict and how to address differences in a healthy way.

Does it feel like it's easy to let the spark fizzle after you've been married a while? Do you ever wonder why sex matters so much to a marriage? In this episode, we discuss what the research says about why sex is an important part of marriage and how to prioritize it in your own marriage if it feels like it's starting to get put on the back burner.

This episode is all about how to not only give more, but give more graciously. We talk about ways to receive relational bids more positively, as well as how to create more open communication in your relationship and open reflection in your own mind. This holiday season is an especially great time to focus on the giving and receiving in your relationship so don't forget to take the time to make this aspect a priority.

We welcomed guest speaker Dr. Jeremy Boden to talk about how couples can successfully transition to sexual intimacy in marriage after remaining abstinent. Dr. Boden shares practical solutions to problems you may face including premature ejaculation and performance anxiety. Listen in to hear how to use tools such as "compassionate curiosity" and sex education to make the first time, and every time, a positive experience.

What does it take to have a great sexual relationship as you age? In this episode we discuss how sexual satisfaction can increase as people age, contrary to misconceptions that the "best sex" is experienced in your 20's. Sex changes through the lifespan and we talk about how to grow closer to your partner through these changes. Listen in to learn about sexual wisdom and get tips on how you can have more meaningful sexual experiences with your partner as you age.

This episode we welcome our guest speaker therapist Chris Wilkins to discuss how mindfulness can help relieve anxiety. Anxiety can have a negative impact on relationships but by slowing down and being grounded in the present, couples can support each other through mental health challenges.

Our research shows that mindfulness improves many aspects of relationships, yet sometimes creating a mindful life isn't as easy as it sounds. In this episode, we discuss common challenges that people face as they begin their journey of mindfulness. As someone who has been practicing mindfulness for years and has experienced some of these challenges herself, Dr. Chelom Leavitt shares expert advice on overcoming difficulties while incorporating mindfulness into your relationship.

As a mother, what words would you use to describe yourself? Caring, smart, busy, fatigued may come to mind, but how often do you consider yourself to be sexy or sexual? In this episode, we tackle body-image, misconceptions about mothers as sexual beings, and discuss ways to reimagine your sexual relationship after giving birth. Listen in to hear how you can see yourself and your partner anew as you step into the world of motherhood.

Many new and exciting changes take place during and after pregnancy, and adjusting your sexual relationship is one of them. Having meaningful connections with your partner is important as ever during this life transition. In this episode, we discuss ways you can explore your sexual relationship during pregnancy and stay close to your partner after childbirth.

How do you keep your relationship from growing stale? How do you keep the passion alive? Is it possible to have a close relationship as a couple but also enjoy your own set of hobbies and passions? We tackle these questions and more in this episode with tips to help you spark more passion in your relationship and keep the sparks alive!

As teens mature, the conversations around sex need to be ongoing and there is a lot to cover. In this episode, we specifically discuss ways to talk to your teens about sexual arousal. You can help them understand what is happening with their bodies and how to respond in healthy and appropriate ways to sexual arousal when they feel it.

Parents often feel unsure of how to approach the subject of sex with their kids. In this episode we address having “The Talk” with your kids ages 8-12 (hint: it's not just a one-time thing). We discuss things to be sure to address, ways to begin the conversation, how your own attitudes about sex might influence the conversation and help you figure out how to navigate this important conversation over a series of ongoing conversations with your kids as they begin to mature.

Have you ever wondered when the right age is to begin teaching your kids about sex? What about how to answer questions from little ones about where babies come from or what to do when your child begins to explore body parts that might make you uncomfortable? In this episode, we discuss ways to begin to lay a foundation for teaching your very young children (0-7 years old) about their body and sexuality in an age-appropriate, safe, healthy way.

Women's sexual responses can be very different than men's and for a long time women have been seen as “broken.” In this episode, we confront this assumption and reframe women's sexuality as an exciting variation that can bring increased love and connection when partners are willing to work together.

Did you know that the brain is one of the biggest contributors to your sexual experience? The way you think about sex and the meaning you give it can really influence your sexual experience. In this episode, we talk about how to frame your thoughts and attitudes towards sex in a more positive way, as well as talking about some basic essentials of mindfulness and how this contributes to a better quality sexual relationship for couples.