Podcasts about Emotional intimacy

If you love your partner but your sexual intimacy is gone… you're not hopeless. You're normal. Let's talk about sex, intimacy, and the real skills that rebuild sexual connection in long-term love. Because emotional intimacy doesn't automatically create desire,  and you can deepen intimacy on purpose. If you've ever wondered, “Why don't I want sex anymore?” or felt the quiet ache of a lack of intimacy in marriage, you're not alone. Many couples care deeply about each other. They function well as teammates. And yet when it comes to intimacy in marriage, something feels distant or flat. Maybe you're in a marriage without intimacy and wondering how to improve sex life without forcing it. Maybe you're trying to figure out how to increase sexual desire, especially if your drive has faded. Or maybe you're the partner feeling rejected and unsure how to reconnect. The truth is that improving intimacy in marriage isn't about waiting for spontaneous chemistry to return. Sexual desire shifts in long-term relationships. Stress, exhaustion, resentment, hormonal changes, and the mental load of adult life all impact connection. When there is no intimacy in marriage, it often reflects burnout and disconnection,  not incompatibility. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Nicole McNichols, an internationally renowned human sexuality professor, author, and speaker whose course The Diversity of Human Sexuality is the most popular in the history of the University of Washington, enrolling over 4,000 students annually. Together, we unpack how to improve sexual intimacy using research-backed tools. We talk about how pleasure fuels desire, how to increase sexual desire in female partners and anyone experiencing low drive, and why improving intimacy in marriage requires intention, not magic. You'll learn how to improve sex life through small shifts in novelty, playfulness, and communication that make connection feel natural again. We also address resentment. If emotional safety has eroded over time, rebuilding sexual intimacy may need to start with repairing the friendship first. When couples strengthen communication and physical intimacy together, relationships often begin to feel alive again. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why Sexual Intimacy Fades in Long-Term Relationships 03:34 How to Improve Sexual Intimacy With a Growth Mindset 08:52 Emotional Intimacy vs. Sexual Desire in Marriage 11:14 How Pleasure Increases Sexual Desire 18:17 How to Increase Sexual Desire (Responsive Desire Explained) 20:20 How to Improve Sex Life by Planning Intimacy 31:08 Rebuilding Attraction and Intimacy in Marriage 43:06 When Lack of Intimacy in Marriage Is About Resentment Rebuilding sexual connection can feel vulnerable. And sometimes the most powerful next step isn't trying harder,  it's getting support. If you'd like help improving intimacy in marriage or learning how to increase sexual desire in ways that feel safe and sustainable, you can schedule a free consultation with me or a member of my team. It's a private, secure space where you can share what's been happening and what you hope will feel different. You'll answer three quick questions so we can match you with the right expert. It only takes a couple of minutes, and it's a meaningful first step toward feeling closer, more connected, and more confident in your relationship. Let's find the right support for you. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast: Shopify — The all-in-one platform for building and growing your online business. Visit shopify.com/lhs to explore their tools and access exclusive listener discounts. Working Genius — A powerful assessment that helps entrepreneurs and leaders focus on what they naturally do best. Get 20% off with code LHS at workinggenius.com

In this week's episode of The Worth Loving Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell dives deep into one of the most common and painful relationship patterns: repeatedly attracting toxic partners. Through a trauma‑informed lens, Keana explores why these patterns form, how attachment wounds shape our attraction, and what it truly takes to break the cycle. Drawing on leading psychological research, she offers compassionate insight and practical steps to help you move toward healthier, emotionally safe relationships.Before unpacking this week's topic, Keana recaps last week's episode on Emotional Intimacy vs. Physical Intimacy, highlighting why emotional connection not physical intensity creates stronger, more secure bonds. This foundation sets the stage for understanding why so many people confuse intensity with love and how that confusion leads to unhealthy relationship choices.If you've ever felt stuck in a loop of choosing partners who drain you, confuse you, or make you question your worth, this episode will help you understand the deeper emotional patterns at play and guide you toward healing, clarity, and healthier love.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy we're drawn to familiar emotional patterns even when they're unhealthyHow attachment styles influence partner selection (Ainsworth, 1978; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007)The role of trauma, repetition compulsion, and nervous system conditioning (Freud, 1920; van der Kolk, 2014)Why intensity is often mistaken for love (Carnes, 1997)Signs you may be attracting toxic partnersHow to build emotional intimacy with yourselfHow to rewire your nervous system to recognize healthy love (Porges, 2011)Practical steps to break the cycle and move toward secure attachment (Siegel, 2012)Green flags to look for in emotionally safe partnersKey TakeawaysYou don't choose toxic partners because you're broken, you choose what feels familiar.Emotional intimacy not physical intensity is the foundation of secure connection.Healing your attachment wounds changes who you're attracted to and who you allow into your life.Healthy love feels steady, consistent, and safe not chaotic or confusing.You can absolutely break the cycle and move toward relationships that honor your worth.Referenced Psychologists & ResearchJohn Bowlby (Attachment Theory)Mary Ainsworth (Attachment Styles)Hazan & Shaver (Romantic Attachment)Dr. Sue Johnson (Emotional Bonding)Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (Trauma & the Body)Dr. Judith Herman (Trauma & Recovery)Dr. Patrick Carnes (Trauma Bonding)Dr. Kristin Neff (Self‑Compassion)Dr. Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory)Dr. Daniel Siegel (Attachment & Neurobiology)Dr. John Gottman (Relationship Stability)Listener Reflection QuestionsWhat relationship patterns have you noticed repeating in your life?How does your body respond to emotional safety vs. emotional intensity?Which green flags do you want to prioritize moving forward?What boundaries or self‑compassion practices can support your healing?

In this week's episode of The Worth Loving Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell dives deep into one of the most common and painful relationship patterns: repeatedly attracting toxic partners. Through a trauma‑informed lens, Keana explores why these patterns form, how attachment wounds shape our attraction, and what it truly takes to break the cycle. Drawing on leading psychological research, she offers compassionate insight and practical steps to help you move toward healthier, emotionally safe relationships.Before unpacking this week's topic, Keana recaps last week's episode on Emotional Intimacy vs. Physical Intimacy, highlighting why emotional connection not physical intensity creates stronger, more secure bonds. This foundation sets the stage for understanding why so many people confuse intensity with love and how that confusion leads to unhealthy relationship choices.If you've ever felt stuck in a loop of choosing partners who drain you, confuse you, or make you question your worth, this episode will help you understand the deeper emotional patterns at play and guide you toward healing, clarity, and healthier love.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy we're drawn to familiar emotional patterns even when they're unhealthyHow attachment styles influence partner selection (Ainsworth, 1978; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007)The role of trauma, repetition compulsion, and nervous system conditioning (Freud, 1920; van der Kolk, 2014)Why intensity is often mistaken for love (Carnes, 1997)Signs you may be attracting toxic partnersHow to build emotional intimacy with yourselfHow to rewire your nervous system to recognize healthy love (Porges, 2011)Practical steps to break the cycle and move toward secure attachment (Siegel, 2012)Green flags to look for in emotionally safe partnersKey TakeawaysYou don't choose toxic partners because you're broken, you choose what feels familiar.Emotional intimacy not physical intensity is the foundation of secure connection.Healing your attachment wounds changes who you're attracted to and who you allow into your life.Healthy love feels steady, consistent, and safe not chaotic or confusing.You can absolutely break the cycle and move toward relationships that honor your worth.Referenced Psychologists & ResearchJohn Bowlby (Attachment Theory)Mary Ainsworth (Attachment Styles)Hazan & Shaver (Romantic Attachment)Dr. Sue Johnson (Emotional Bonding)Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (Trauma & the Body)Dr. Judith Herman (Trauma & Recovery)Dr. Patrick Carnes (Trauma Bonding)Dr. Kristin Neff (Self‑Compassion)Dr. Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory)Dr. Daniel Siegel (Attachment & Neurobiology)Dr. John Gottman (Relationship Stability)Listener Reflection QuestionsWhat relationship patterns have you noticed repeating in your life?How does your body respond to emotional safety vs. emotional intensity?Which green flags do you want to prioritize moving forward?What boundaries or self‑compassion practices can support your healing?

Many couples have attraction, chemistry, and commitment, yet still lack emotional safety. In this episode, we explore Song of Solomon 2:16 and uncover how secure belonging and gentle protection create true emotional intimacy. Scripture reveals that covenant love is not only about staying together but about cultivating a safe space where vulnerability is met with nurture instead of correction. Through shepherd imagery and the model of secure attachment, listeners will learn how emotional safety strengthens bonds, restores joy, and allows both partners to rest without fear. This teaching invites couples to move beyond functional love into flourishing connection rooted in mutual protection and delight.#EmotionalIntimacy #ChristianMarriage #SongOfSolomon #FaithBasedMarriage #BiblicalLoveTo partner or to learn more about our ministry email us at s2c2gpodcast@gmail.com.

Send a textIn this episode, Shane shares how emotional intimacy grows through the attachment lens of accessibility, reliability, and emotional engagement, inspired by Sue Johnson's ARE model. He explores the powerful idea that intimacy means “In-To-Me-I-See,” inviting couples, friends, and family members to move beyond surface conversations and courageously share their inner emotional world. Listeners will learn practical ways to deepen connection through slowing down conversations, speaking from personal experience, regulating emotions before engaging, and practicing small moments of turning toward one another. Shane also offers thoughtful guidance on when vulnerability builds closeness — and when emotional safety may be lacking — helping listeners pursue deeper relationships with wisdom, courage, and compassion.

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 This week's Q&A episode is here, and it's a powerful one. After diving deep into the difference between emotional intimacy and physical intimacy in our main episode, today we're answering your real, vulnerable, and thoughtful questions, the ones that came directly from the episode and the ones that came straight from your heart.This conversation is warm, honest, and trauma‑informed. We explore why certain patterns keep showing up, why emotional intimacy feels harder for some people, and how physical closeness can create emotional confusion. We also talk about what emotional safety actually looks like, how to build emotional intimacy when you've never seen it modeled, and how to recognize when a connection is grounded in something real versus something temporary.Whether you're dating, healing, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode gives you clarity, language, and compassion for your own experiences.✨ What We Cover in This EpisodeQuestions From the Main EpisodeHow to tell the difference between emotional intimacy and physical chemistryWhy physical intimacy can feel bonding even in unhealthy relationshipsWhat to do if you want to slow down physical intimacy but fear losing the connectionRelated Listener QuestionsWhy emotional shutdown happens when someone gets closeHow to build emotional intimacy when you've never seen it modeledWhy you may attract people who want physical intimacy but avoid emotional depthBroader Relationship QuestionsHow to recognize emotional safetyWhat early emotional intimacy looks like in datingWhether a relationship can survive without emotional intimacy

 This week on The Worth Loving Podcast, we're diving into a topic that so many people struggle with but rarely talk about honestly: the difference between emotional intimacy and physical intimacy, and which one actually creates deeper, healthier, more secure bonds.In this warm, trauma‑informed episode, Keana breaks down how emotional intimacy develops, why physical intimacy can feel bonding even when the relationship isn't emotionally safe, and how your past experiences shape the way you connect. We explore what real intimacy looks like, why pacing matters, and how to build relationships that feel steady instead of chaotic.This episode is grounded in research from leading psychologists like Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. John Gottman, and attachment theory scholars all woven into a relatable, compassionate conversation that helps you understand your patterns without shame.✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode1. What Emotional Intimacy Really IsHow emotional intimacy develops slowly through trust, safety, and vulnerabilityWhy emotional responsiveness is the strongest predictor of long‑term relationship successHow trauma histories impact your ability to open up2. What Physical Intimacy Actually DoesWhy physical closeness can feel bonding even when the relationship isn't healthyHow oxytocin and nervous system responses create emotional confusionWhy physical intimacy can become a shortcut to closeness3. Which One Builds Stronger BondsWhy emotional intimacy is the foundation of secure relationshipsHow physical intimacy enhances connection only when emotional intimacy is presentWhat research reveals about long‑term relationship stability4. Why We Often Prioritize Physical Intimacy FirstCultural conditioningFear of vulnerabilityTrauma responses and attachment patternsWhy physical intimacy can feel easier than emotional intimacy5. How to Build Emotional Intimacy FirstPractical, trauma‑informed steps for creating emotional safetyHow to pace connection in a way that honors your nervous systemWhat mutual emotional intimacy looks like in real time6. Red Flags & Green FlagsSigns that emotional intimacy is missingSigns that emotional safety is presentHow to recognize when a relationship is grounded vs. unstable

Series: X's and O's: Plays for Stronger RelationshipsTitle: Marriage: Spiritual & Emotional IntimacyDate: 02/15/2026Week 5 of 8Give to the mission of Prairie Heights: https://prairieheights.com/give

SYNOPSIS: In this luminous Valentine's Day conversation, Ali sits down with beloved embodiment pioneers Philip Shepherd and Allyson Woodrooffe for an intimate exploration of love, presence, and what it truly means to be in relationship. Rather than offering formulas or ideals, Philip and Allyson open a window into their decades-long marriage as a living, breathing practice – one rooted not in static roles or assumptions, but in ongoing discovery. Through reflections on embodiment, wholeness, and what they call “thisness,” they reveal how presence dissolves the illusion of “knowing” one another and instead invites continual illumination through relationship. Together, they unpack the cultural forces that pull us away from the body and into defensive identities – especially in long-term partnership. From parenting challenges and navigating imbalance in public visibility, to moments of (mild) jealousy, deep tenderness, and inevitable grief, they speak candidly about the humility required to love deeply. Their shared insight is clear: love cannot thrive where we cling to fixed self-concepts. Instead, it asks us to risk being changed, to respond rather than react, and to let ourselves be revealed in real time. Embodiment, in this context, becomes not a concept but a lived courage – the willingness to stay grounded while life remains beautifully unsafe.The episode closes with a moving reflection on intimacy as both animal and luminous, playful and profound. Philip and Allyson describe how coming home to the body restores spontaneity, humor, and reverence to their sensual connection, and how decades together have only deepened the mystery rather than diminished it. What emerges is not a portrait of a “perfect” marriage, but a meadow of possibility – an invitation to reclaim love as a verb, as presence, and as a courageous act of becoming ever whole, together.FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeTo read more about the next Personal Geometry® Foundations training ALLYSON WOODROOFE Bio:Allyson Woodrooffe is the co-director with Philip Shepherd of The Embodied Present Process, bringing to it her skills as a life and breath coach and as a workshop facilitator. The first half of her working life flexed her creative side – as a filmmaker, photographer, stained glass artist and graphic designer. Since completing a Masters in 2013, she has been dedicated to deepening into the realms of intelligence and presence that are held in the body, first by becoming a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, and then training with Philip as an Embodiment Facilitator, and now as a co-director of TEPP.She especially enjoys working with women, helping them discover their inner and physical strength through breath and movement, and restoring clarity and purpose to their lives in the process. TEPP practices have also been transformative for her pregnant clients, enabling them to access inner resources that support them through labour, delivery and parenthood.Allyson and Philip have lived and worked together for over 37 years. They have constructed theatre sets, made films, designed and built a house, raised two remarkable children – and created TEPP.PHILIP SHEPHERD Bio:Philip Shepherd is recognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He created The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP) in partnership with Allyson Woodrooffe, and as co-directors they provide practices and new perspectives on our culture to help people come home to the deep presence and wisdom of their body. They share the work of TEPP online, in one-on-one coaching, and worldwide in workshops, retreats and Facilitators Trainings. TEPP is also supported by Philip's two books – Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World – which articulate the causes, perils and personal challenges of our culture's disembodiment.  Philip's own journey to embodiment includes cycling alone as a teenager through Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India and Japan; studying classical Japanese Noh Theater; co-founding an interdisciplinary theatre company; writing two internationally produced plays and a television documentary; and playing lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto.  The TEPP website and online courses are found at www.EmbodiedPresent.com. Philip's most recent book, Deep Fitness, was co-authored with Andrei Yakovenko and offers a revolutionary and highly effective approach to fitness. He is currently working on a new book, Remembering Ourselves: A Guide to Our Lost Intelligence.

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It wouldn't be the month of love unless we gave you a special Valentine's episode. Essential Oils for Sexual Wellness: Libido, Mood & Emotional Intimacy is what we are highlighting today, and let me tell you it is so good, in all the ways. Make sure you tune in without littles around. This conversation is 100% PG13+. Get comfy, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the spicy truth about what you can really do with your essential oils.  Trust us, you are about to become mind blown. #essentialoilsforsexualwelness #libidobooste #setthemood #emotionalintimacy #essenitaloilsforplay  Also..... Get this Book! Link for Essential Emotions book. You need it.  https://aromatools.com/collections/frontpage/products/essential-emotions-14th-edition The Essential Life book here https://essentiallife.com/product/essential-life-10th-edition/ Are you ready to release emotions that have been weighing you down? Book a session today! Book with Vicki: https://vickilebrilla.com/coaching Book with Sarah: https://sarahsepos.com/coaching   Scoop of the Day Take action and try "Product test" and Use some bergamot to increase your desire.   Mr. Tingle Lubrication Recipe 3 Drops Guaiacwood 1 Drop SuperMint 3 Drops Rose 2 Drops Sandalwood Top off with 2 TBSP of Fractionated Coconut Oil or Avocado oil   Diffuser Recipe That Loving Feeling 2 Drops Rose Touch 2 Drops Ylang Ylang 1 Drop Sandalwood 2 Drops Wild Orange 2 Drops Bergamot   Get Sarah's top 5 Favorite Recipes for FREE https://sarahsepos.com/top5recipes   If you are interested in learning even more check out the Intimacy and Oils Course Today!! https://intimacyandoils.com/course   Welcome into our little essential oil world where we talk about the physical and emotional support of our essential oils.   Hi friends, don't forget to leave us a review, your feedback is always welcome, and helps this podcast reach more ears. Join us in our New Facebook Community! Connect on Instagram  We upload a brand new episode every Tuesday and Thursday!   Want to learn more about us? theessentialoilscoop.com   Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast so you will be notified every time we upload a brand new episode.  Leave us a review as well, your feedback is always welcome. Also opt-in to our newsletter at https://theessentialoilscoop.com/newsletter   If you have any questions or have subject ideas you would like us to cover please email us at theessentialoilscoop@gmail.com   Tag us on socials using #theessentialoilscoop #essentialoilpodcast #oilpodcast   Disclaimer:  Welcome to The Essential Oil Scoop Podcast. We want to remind our listeners that the information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of essential oils is a personal choice and should be done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals and cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe any medical condition. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oils or making changes to your healthcare routine. Any information or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any particular organization. Thank you for listening.    

Wish you had more emotional intimacy in your marriage? Not sure where to begin? Emotional intimacy is a core ingredient for couples because it nurtures your friendship and is often needed before physical intimacy can occur. In this new episode on the Dr. Wyatt Marriage Podcast I cover practical ideas to start building more emotional intimacy in your relationship this week.

In this episode of The Sabrina Zohar Show, Sabrina sits down with dating expert Damona Hoffman to unpack how fairy tales, rom-coms, and modern dating apps fuel obsession, fantasy, and anxious attachment. They break down why texting chemistry, dopamine loops, and “potential” keep people stuck in confusing dating dynamics—and how to shift from chasing sparks to choosing emotional safety, clarity, and real connection. If you're tired of mixed signals, hot-and-cold behavior, situationships, or questioning someone's attachment style, this conversation reframes dating through grounded psychology and nervous system awareness. You'll learn how to stop romanticizing unavailable partners, identify emotional unavailability early, and date with intention instead of fantasy—so you can build a healthy, secure relationship rooted in reality, not wishful thinking. Want to have your submission appear on a future show? Send in your stories, questions, or dating profiles to inthetrenches@sabrinazohar.com Get 'F the Fairy Tale' by Damona! If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step  HERE! If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself HERE! Get Ad free HERE!Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! As an exclusive offer, my listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast, or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/SABRINA Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SABRINA at https://www.oneskin.co/SABRINA #oneskinpod ============================= Chapters 00:00 – Dating Myths & Fairy Tale Fantasy 04:18 – Obsessing Over Potential vs Reality 08:12 – Texting, Dopamine & False Intimacy 13:05 – Good Morning Texts & Anxiety Loops 18:02 – Why Sparks Don't Equal Compatibility 23:11 – Emotional Unavailability Explained 28:07 – Mixed Signals & Hot-Cold Behavior 33:02 – Attachment Styles vs Real Behavior 38:06 – Emotional Intimacy & Secure Love 42:10 – Dating With Clarity, Not Fantasy Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if one simple weekly habit could transform your marriage? It certainly has for us!In this important episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we (Nick and Amy) dive into the power of the weekly marriage meeting, and why thriving couples don't just hope intimacy and connection happen… they really do plan for it.From aligning busy schedules and tackling real-life stressors to creating space for emotional and physical intimacy, this conversation is practical, honest, and surprisingly fun. We share why intentional check-ins build trust, reduce conflict, and keep passion alive, without making your relationship feel like a business meeting. If you've ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or like life keeps getting in the way of your marriage, this episode will flip the script.Download the Marriage Meeting PDF on the ultimate intimacy app under the resources section, and then coupon and printables! If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Sex After 50 doesn't have to decline — in fact, for many people, it gets better. In this episode of Ask a Sex Therapist, Heather is joined by Karen Bigman, a sex and relationship coach specializing in midlife and sex after 50, for an honest, funny, and deeply validating conversation about aging, desire, body changes, and intimacy. They explore why so many couples assume that low libido, painful sex, or loss of desire is just “part of getting older” — and why that belief is often what actually harms a sex life the most. From menopause and perimenopause to body image, shame, communication, and emotional intimacy, this episode reframes sex after 50 as something that can be playful, connected, and deeply satisfying. You'll hear practical insights about: Why sex drive changes with age — and why that doesn't mean sex is overHow menopause, hormones, and vaginal health affect desire and pleasureWhy mental foreplay, laughter, and connection matter more than performanceHow to talk about sex with a partner when it feels awkward or intimidatingLetting go of obligatory sex and rebuilding pleasure without pressure Why kissing, novelty, and communication are essential for long-term intimacy This conversation is especially helpful for: People navigating midlife, perimenopause, or menopauseCouples wondering how to keep sex fun and connected after 50Anyone struggling with desire discrepancy, body confidence, or sexual shamePeople curious about sex and agingPartners who want to better support each other through aging and change If you've ever wondered whether great sex is still possible later in life, this episode offers reassurance, science-backed insight, and permission to stop forcing what doesn't work — and start enjoying what does. Find out more about Karen Bigman, her podcast, courses and ARYA discount at: https://www.taboototruth.com/podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sex and Aging 04:03 Debunking Myths About Sex After 50 08:33 The Role of Hormones in Sexual Health 11:56 The Importance of Self-Compassion 14:21 Body Image and Self-Perception 17:16 Common Struggles in Sexuality After 50 21:13 The Necessity of Sex for Health 22:54 Dating and Communication in Later Life 23:33 Navigating Aging and Intimacy 24:28 Emotional Intimacy and Communication 25:48 The Art of Kissing 27:21 Exploring Playfulness in Relationships 28:32 Mental Foreplay and Connection 29:00 Kissing Techniques for Better Connection 31:17 Addressing Kissing Preferences 32:50 Overcoming Communication Barriers 34:29 Small Steps to Enhance Intimacy 36:00 The Importance of Novelty in Relationships 37:28 Quality Over Quantity in Sexual Relationships 39:12 Resources for Enhancing IntimacyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Everyone wants a better intimate life, right? In this episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Amy and Nick dive into 10 simple things couples can do to improve intimacy in their marriage. These aren't complicated or time-consuming, just small, intentional actions that can have a profound impact on your connection, closeness, and passion.We also talk about why taking baby steps is key. You don't have to do everything at once, just pick one or two ideas, start implementing them, and watch your marriage transform. Whether your intimacy feels okay, routine, or already good but you want it even better, this episode is full of practical tips! So if you want the clothes coming off more often, join us for this fun podcast episode!If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Verbal & Emotional Intimacy: Using Your Voice to Create Deeper Connection Episode Summary In this episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Maryanne Michaelis continue their exploration of intimacy by focusing on verbal and emotional intimacy. They discuss how curiosity, vulnerability, and emotional expression create deeper connection—while assumptions, fear, and unspoken emotions quietly erode it. Through personal stories, clinical insight, and practical examples, they show how verbal intimacy often opens the door to emotional intimacy—and how safe, intentional communication strengthens relationships with partners, children, and community. The episode also addresses why intimacy can feel unsafe after trauma or betrayal and how to begin rebuilding connection in healthy, realistic ways. Key Topics Covered The connection between verbal intimacy and emotional intimacy Why curiosity (“Tell me more”) deepens connection How assumptions block intimacy—even in long-term relationships Using “I feel” statements instead of blame or shame Emotional safety, boundaries, and timing in disclosure The role of community in helping people find words after trauma Applying intimacy skills in parenting and everyday relationships Understanding inner circles of trust and emotional access Notable Concepts Referenced Psychological safety as the foundation for intimacy Mirror neurons and emotional attunement Self-disclosure vs. emotional flooding Differentiation in relationships Trauma-informed communication The healing power of shared experience and community

In this relationship-focused episode, Mardi Winder welcomes Dr. Dan Sneider, a licensed couples therapist and creator of the Intimacy Shift blueprint, to discuss the real meaning of intimacy and how it impacts relationships before, during, and after divorce. Dan openly shares his upbringing in a chaotic household and how those early experiences shaped his understanding of emotional safety and connection. He reflects on his journey through his own marriage and subsequent divorce, explaining how these experiences shaped his commitment to helping others form healthy, lasting bonds.The conversation unpacks the common misconception that intimacy is solely about physical closeness, shedding light instead on the importance of emotional intimacy, particularly the ability to feel seen, heard, and safe in a relationship. Mardi and Dan discuss how common it is for people to struggle with expressing their wants and needs, and how, without that openness, trust can erode over time. They also touch on the familiar pattern of conflicts arising from communication breakdowns, especially around sensitive topics like finances or intimacy.Throughout the episode, Dan offers actionable suggestions for couples and individuals, such as creating intentional moments for conversation, using grounding techniques to foster calm, and practicing clear, non-blaming communication. He emphasizes that these are not innate gifts but learned skills, accessible to anyone willing to practice and prioritize connection.He offers a 12-week program focused on skill-building and meaningful progress, reassuring those who may feel stuck that improvement really is possible. The episode closes on a hopeful note, reminding us that we are always one small step away from connection and that making even modest efforts toward understanding and closeness can yield significant positive change.About the Guest:Relationships can be hard. When the spark fades and every conversation feels like walking on eggshells, it's easy to drift apart. That's where today's guest, Dr. Dan Sneider, comes in. He's a licensed couples therapist, educator, and creator of The Intimacy Shift: A Blueprint for Moving From Conflict to Lasting Connection, a 12-week program that transforms couples' relationships by rebuilding trust, improving communication, and rediscovering real intimacy. With personal experience and over a decade of professional expertise helping hundreds of couples, Dr. Dan knows what it takes to shift from conflict to connection — and bring the spark back for good.For Dr. Dan's gift: https://intimacyshift.com/To connect with Dan: Website: https://intimacyshift.com/About the Host: Mardi Winder is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a...

We talk about this all the time on the Ultimate Intimacy podcast — emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy go hand in hand. You can't expect a strong sex life if you're not emotionally connected first.For most people, especially many women desire doesn't start in the bedroom. It starts with feeling heard, valued, and emotionally safe. If that connection is missing, sexual intimacy often disappears right along with it.That's why when couples say, “Our intimacy isn't where we want it to be,” we usually ask them how the emotional connection is, and most the time it isn't connected either.When you focus on listening, showing appreciation, spending intentional time together, and connecting without pressure, walls come down and desire naturally begins to return.And here's the exciting part... when emotional intimacy improves, sexual intimacy often comes back stronger than ever. Couples become more open, playful, and connected, and intimacy turns into something you both look forward to again.So if you want a better intimate life, don't skip the foundation.Build emotional closeness first, and watch every part of your marriage thrive.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!Most people think intimacy equals sex, but here's what we've discovered: there are actually 12 different types of intimacy you can experience with your partner, friends, family, and even coworkers. Sexpert hosts, Leah Piper and Dr. Willow Brown dive deep into all of them, sharing their our own intimacy strengths and blind spots, and give you practical tools to create deeper connections in every relationship.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSThe Complete 12 Types Revealed - Sexual, emotional, creative, recreational, work, intellectual, aesthetic, commitment, conflict, communication, crisis, and spiritual intimacy (yes, they're all interconnected!)"Into Me I See" Principle - True intimacy is about being deeply seen and understood by another person, creating belonging and meaning in your lifeThe Three Pillars of All Intimacy - Trust, vulnerability, and presence are the foundation that supports every type of connectionEssential Communication Tool - Ask "What do you need from me right now?" with three options: listening, problem-solving, or distractionOur Vulnerable Self-Assessment - Willow's top three are spiritual, sexual, emotional while Leah's are commitment, creative, emotional (plus where we both struggle)Beyond Your Partner - These intimacy types apply to all relationships and can help couples who've lost connection find their way back to each otherLINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE ON THE WEBSITELAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20. THE VAGINAL ORGASM MASTERCLASS. Discover how to activate the female Gspot, clitoris, & cervical orgasms. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST 20Support the show FREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and Workbook SxR Website Dr. Willow's Website Leah's Website

Want better connection with your spouse? One thing we hear a lot from couples is that they don't feel close to each other or that their relationship feels like it's missing some depth. That's why today we're re-airing this episode from Dr. Kim and Christina that talks all about emotional intimacy and gives you ideas of practical ways to deepen the emotional intimacy in your marriage.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   What is emotional intimacy, and why does it matter?  Warning signs you need to grow in this area  Emotional intimacy killers to avoid   Tips to start working on this - alone, and together  Quotes from This Episode: "It is hard work knowing someone. You have to pay attention. It takes work to be intimate." - Christina Dodson  "Laziness and business are going to block your intimacy, so we have to fight against those things." - Dr. Kim Kimberling  "Give yourself opportunities to connect." - Dr. Kim Kimberling  "It adds value to my marriage for me to have a relationship with my friends, just like it benefits our marriage that he has guy friends." - Christina Dodson  "You could have had the best childhood in the world and you still have baggage because we're human. That's okay, and you can deal with that." - Christina Dodson  "You can't be emotionally intimate with your spouse if you aren't aware of your own emotions." - Christina Dodson    Mentioned in This Episode: Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it's our gift to you for your donation of any amount.  Your marriage can only be as healthy as the two of you are. The Bible says, "Let us examine our ways and test them and let us return to the Lord" (Lamentations 3:40). Our new Self Check-In Guide will help you do just that!  Print out this Feelings Chart and use it to help you talk about your emotions. Our Questions To Help Your Spouse Open Up resource is a simple way to help build the closeness between you and your spouse. Accountability is a biblical and helpful tool for growing in holiness.

From attaching too quickly and over-sharing on early dates… to mistaking uncertainty for rejection — this solo episode breaks down the hidden ways anxiously attached men sabotage emotional intimacy in dating, often without realizing it. Instead of blaming emotionally unavailable women, bad luck, or thinking you're "too much," David reveals the real issue:

Relationship Anarchy rejects rules and expectations in how we relate to each other. It's mentioned more and more in the media, but what is it exactly? In this lively conversation, therapist Nicole Thompson explains that while RA can turn our relationships on their heads, it can also bring freedom. Don't miss our next live show: Valentine's Kick-Off – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, 6-7:30pm at Lincoln Lodge ChicagoOur sexperts will chat about “Living Out Your Fantasies–solo or partnered.” Burlesque and more. Biggest polycule of the night gets a prize!Use Code: IRL3 for $3 off till Jan 10 GET TIXIn this episode:Therapist and podcaster Nicole Thompson Host, sex educator, and energy worker Karen Yates Relationship Anarchy ManifestoRelationship Smorgasbord Get Say It Better in Bed, Karen's free guide to upping your intimacy pleasure. Download here!Show your love for Wild & Sublime: Leave a tip!The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and discounts to live shows! Be Wild & Sublime out in the world!  Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.Support the showSupport the showFollow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries.Year-End Matching Gift Opportunity!Now through December 31, 2025 your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $71,500! Please help us reach this match in order to keep all our programs and services running strong into the New Year.Partner with us at BeBroken.org/donate.Thank you for your support!----------In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and colleague Dr. Stephen Cervantes—Doctor Marriage—to explore the vital roles of empathy, attunement, and responsiveness in relationships. We share personal stories and practical tips for husbands who want to connect more deeply with their wives. Dr. Cervantes explains how empathy means “practicing sadness with someone,” and we discuss how attunement and responsiveness help build emotional closeness. Whether you're new to these skills or looking to grow, this conversation offers encouragement and real-life tools for nurturing a more compassionate, Christ-centered marriage.To get daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org. Topics Covered in this Episode:Importance of empathy, attunement, and responsiveness in marriage counseling.Definition of empathy as "practicing sadness with someone" and its role in emotional connection.The significance of being present with a partner during their emotional struggles.Clarification of empathy in a Christian context, equating it with compassion.The necessity of having the right emotional tools for genuine connection in relationships.The concept of attunement as matching a partner's mood and emotional state.The role of nonverbal communication in attunement and emotional connection.The importance of responsiveness after attuning to a partner's emotional state.The impact of emotional presence on healing and deeper connection in relationships.The ongoing nature of learning and practicing these skills for emotional growth in marriage.More Resources:Daily Thoughts from Doctor MarriageBuilding True Intimacy* by Drake and RaabsmithHelp Her Heal* by Carol J. SheetsRelated Podcasts:Early Recovery Couples Empathy ModelEmotional Insights for MenThe Three Phases of Couples Recovery*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn referral fees on purchases through this link.----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.

Send us a textWhen did the internet become safer than honest conversation with your spouse?In this eye-opening episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, we unpack a growing trend that is quietly reshaping marriages. A 2025 survey reveals that 64% of married Americans search online for marriage help before speaking to their spouse, often out of fear of conflict, misunderstanding, or making things worse.Couples are turning to AI, Google, forums, and social media for answers — while real conversations at home go untouched.In this episode, we discuss: • Why couples trust AI more than their partner • The emotional fears behind silent searching • The Top 10 most-searched marriage questions people ask online • How avoiding hard conversations damages trust and intimacy • What Scripture teaches us about communication • Practical, faith-based tools to help couples reconnect and healFocal Scripture: James 1:19If you feel disconnected, unheard, or unsure how to start the hard conversations in your marriage, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and give you tools to begin doing the root work that leads to real healing.This is a conversation every couple needs to hear.Support the show

When it comes to relationships, being comfortable is not necessarily the same as sharing emotional intimacy. But if you're in a long-term relationship, how do you maintain closeness over time? In this episode of Life Kit, psychologist James Cordova shares tips on how to build emotional intimacy into your daily life.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

So many couples love each other deeply… yet still feel disconnected. They talk every day, but the conversations revolve around schedules, responsibilities, and what needs to get done next. In this episode, we're unpacking why emotional intimacy often fades in long-term relationships, not because the love is gone, but because genuine connection isn't being fed. You'll learn what emotional intimacy actually is (in practical, real-life terms), why so many partners misunderstand it, and the surprising psychology behind why couples get stuck in surface-level communication. Then we'll walk you through 5 simple, powerful actions that help you move from "talking" to truly connecting again. Whether your marriage feels good but could use a deeper spark, or you've been feeling like roommates who care about each other but don't feel emotionally close, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and next steps you can implement right away. If you're ready to reignite the spark and create more emotional and physical intimacy in your marriage, sign-up for our special edition 30-Day Couples Challenge, The Best of Us. It's only open 3 times per year and couples absolutely love it.   Relationship Resources: If you are looking for our other top resources, you can find everything from guides, courses, events, and coaching here

Juli and guest Gary Thomas dive into the often overlooked side of sexual intimacy: emotional connection in marriage. They unpack three building blocks of emotional intimacy—emotional availability, sensitive responsiveness, and trust. From understanding male and female brain chemistry to tips on daily connection habits, this conversation gives you tangible ways to create a stronger, healthier marriage. Guest: Gary Thomas Give to Authentic Intimacy today—every gift matched dollar for dollar up to $70,000!   Follow-up Resources Safe Haven Marriage by Arch Hart and Sharon May A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas Follow Gary Thomas at @garythomasbooks Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy    

DESIRE DECEMBER is here and this is exactly what your marriage needs. I don't know what kind of write up to do to explain what this episode is.. so you will just have to listen to the podcast episode to find out :)If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

This is a continuation of the attachment style series! So many of us are avoidant *and don't even know it.* We avoid conflict, people please, shut down, and/or chronically fail to voice our needs in relationships (yes! this is what a fear of intimacy looks like!). So how do we go from avoidant attachment to a healthier, more secure attachment? In this episode, Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, LAc, joins me to dive into how we got here, how it hurts us (aka it's literally impacting your health), and how we start to heal. Want to work with Dr. Mueller? Check out her Eternal Honeymoon course! It's for couples who want to reignite the sexual spark. You'll get solutions and strategies for improving libido and drive (read: having mind-blowing sex again). Great for singles who want to improve their sexy-time communicaton skills, too!Looking for more episodes on attachment styles? Try episode 6—it's all about the anxious/avoidant relationship trap. You can also try any of these episodes—they're all about anxious attachment: episode 14, episode 88, and episode 89.Want to work with Remy? Go ⁠⁠here.Find us on:Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: patraumaparty@gmail.comThe contents of this podcast are provided for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you need to speak with a professional, you can find one local to you and reach out directly, or, in the US, you can call 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.

Send us a textEpisode 692: People pleasers and all people listen up!Surprisingly, boundaries don't push people away, they actually strengthen connection. Dr. Alison Ash returns to unpack sexual boundaries, especially for those who struggle to say no.Boundaries aren't just about your values; they're about your capacity, the fluctuating energy and resources available to you based on sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation. When you're dysregulated and operating outside your window of tolerance, you become reactive and frustrated. (Most of us consistently overestimate what we can handle.)Dr. Aly shares a practical three-part formula for setting boundaries that helps others feel heard rather than rejected.Key Takeaways:• Boundaries aren't selfish, they're based on your actual capacity, which fluctuates daily based on sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation, making them a realistic necessity rather than a character flaw.• The "window of tolerance" explains why you get reactive. When dysregulated, you become irritable and struggle to enforce boundaries, so managing your nervous system is as important as stating your limits.• Healthy boundaries actually filter out unhealthy relationships, meaning people who respect your "no" strengthen the relationship, while those who don't reveal incompatibility, not rejection of them as people.Discussion topics;Sexuality, sexual health, sexual wellness, relationships, mental healthUnderstanding Your Capacity and Setting/maintaining Healthy Boundaries without guilt and while maintaining connection Feeling Safe Saying No Builds TrustUnderstanding Trauma and Nervous System DysregulationManaging Trauma Response Through Nervous System CareCommunication and Pacing in Exploring KinkSubstance Use and Consent in Sexual ExplorationLearning From Past Experiences and Building Intimacy SkillsSex Gets Better With Age and ConfidenceConnect with Dr. Aly:Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills online course on Tues, Jan 27th-Mar 17thWe all receive messages about who we are supposed to be, how we ought to feel, and how we should express ourselves, often enforced through shame and disconnection. Featuring 8 classes with a woven balance of science-based data, embodied exploration, and skills development designed to support you in creating, deepening, and sustaining sexual and emotional intimacy in your relationship(s). Recordings available for those who can't attend live or want extra review. Super early bird tickets available now for $200-$400 off!Last but not least, reach out to Dr. Aly for individual, couples, and ENM coaching support!http://www.turnon.love/ Support the showExclusives https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeNewsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliates Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow BeeDee dating app https://beedee.app/?r=ohfuckyeahThe Fantasy Box DATE30 for $30 OFF 1st box https://thefantasybox.sjv.io/c/6250602/2141126/26423

In this heartfelt episode of the Music and Therapy Podcast, relationship coach Keana W. Mitchell explores the essential role of emotional intimacy in healthy relationships. Building on last week's episode, The Power of Apology and Forgiveness in Love, Keana explains how emotional safety, vulnerability, and trust are the foundation of lasting connection and how the absence of emotional intimacy can lead to loneliness, conflict, and emotional withdrawal.You'll learn what emotional intimacy truly means, why it's not a luxury but a necessity, and how to recognize when it's missing. Keana shares research by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman, highlighting how emotional intimacy erodes when couples stop turning toward each other and ignore bids for connection.This episode also includes five Gottman-inspired healing exercises and two homework assignments designed to help you stop conflict and start connecting whether you're in a relationship or doing the inner work solo.

One of the most common dynamics I see in marriage (especially between anxious and avoidant attachment styles) is the push and pull between emotional and physical intimacy. One partner needs emotional closeness before they can be physical, while the other needs physical connection before they can open up emotionally. And this cycle leaves both partners feeling unseen, frustrated, and stuck.In this episode, I'm breaking down why this happens, what's really going on underneath the surface, and how to start changing the pattern so you can both get your needs met. You'll learn how attachment styles play a major role in this dynamic, why neither partner is “wrong” for what they need, and how small shifts in perspective and action can completely change your connection.Tune in to discover:• Why emotional and physical intimacy often feel like opposite needs• How attachment styles shape your comfort with closeness and vulnerability• What's really happening when you both feel unmet and misunderstood• The mindset shift that helps you meet each other's needs without resentment• How to rebuild teamwork and connection, even when it feels impossibleThe Holiday Connection Challenge: https://marriedafterkids.com/holiday-connection-challegeConnect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-callThe Us System: https://marriedafterkids.com/the-us-systemFREE Marriage Shutdown Checklist: https://marriedafterkids.com/marriage-shutdown?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=links&utm_campaign=MSoptinFollow me on Instagram so you don't miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3190: Ellen Boeder explores how emotional safety is essential for deep, lasting connection in romantic relationships. She outlines how nervous system regulation, authentic expression, and trust-building practices create the conditions for vulnerability and intimacy to thrive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/emotional-safety-is-necessary-for-emotional-connection/ Quotes to ponder: "Emotional safety is what allows us to let our guard down and be authentic with our partners." "When we feel safe, our nervous system is regulated enough to access the higher brain functions necessary for connection." "Without emotional safety, the parts of ourselves that are scared, ashamed, or hurt stay hidden." Episode references: Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges: https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Neurophysiological-Emotion-Communication/dp/0393707008 Healing Developmental Trauma by Laurence Heller and Aline LaPierre: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Developmental-Trauma-Resolution-Nervous/dp/1583944893 Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3190: Ellen Boeder explores how emotional safety is essential for deep, lasting connection in romantic relationships. She outlines how nervous system regulation, authentic expression, and trust-building practices create the conditions for vulnerability and intimacy to thrive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/emotional-safety-is-necessary-for-emotional-connection/ Quotes to ponder: "Emotional safety is what allows us to let our guard down and be authentic with our partners." "When we feel safe, our nervous system is regulated enough to access the higher brain functions necessary for connection." "Without emotional safety, the parts of ourselves that are scared, ashamed, or hurt stay hidden." Episode references: Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges: https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Neurophysiological-Emotion-Communication/dp/0393707008 Healing Developmental Trauma by Laurence Heller and Aline LaPierre: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Developmental-Trauma-Resolution-Nervous/dp/1583944893 Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we're diving into a topic we honestly never expected to cover, but It's one of the most vulnerable, painful, and confusing issues couples face, yet it's far more common than most people realize.Over the past year, we've received countless messages from both husbands and wives who feel distressed, ashamed, or completely lost because their attraction toward their spouse has changed, or they say they aren't attracted to them anymore and don't know what to do.Because so many of you have reached out and asked for guidance, we knew we needed to approach it carefully, compassionately, and with an expert. So we invited back one of our favorite guests and experts, LMFT Kevin Johnson, who specializes in relationships, emotional connection, and marital dynamics.If you or your spouse have ever felt this way, or if you simply want to understand why this happens in marriage, then this podcast episode is for you.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

This episode is an intuitive companion episode to episode 129. In it, I share three brief intuitive writings on the topic of sovereign emotional intimacy in conscious partnership.Work with me—schedule a free 30-minute breakthrough consultation today. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. No AI—all content and episodes created and written by Ashley Melillo. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

 EXCITING NEWS! Now, you can be a Superstar for as low as just $3 a month! The Future Is Magical -New platform, new format, with a super fast new server-Easy upgrade, downgrade or cancel anytime https://www.nadiyashahsuperstars.comSave the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE STARDUST REVELATIONS PAST LIVES III: DECODE YOUR ANCIENT KARMA WITH SUPERSTAR ASTROLOGER NADIYA SHAH!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Gateway to the Past - 4th House Signs on the CuspClass 2: Planetary Time Keepers - 4th House Planetary ResidentsClass 3: The Hidden Ruler's Tale - 12th House Sign of the RulerClass 4: Dragon's Tail Wisdom - South Node Sign of the RulerClass 5: Neptune's Mystic Veil - Neptune Aspects RevealedNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE THE INTIMATE SKY: ASTROLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS, SENSUALITY & SOUL DESIREWITH ASTRO-LEGEND MARC LAURENSON!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1. The Sensual Blueprint: Identifying Sensual and Intimate Energies in the Chart Class 2. Venus, Mars & Pluto: The Dance of Love, Lust & Power Class 3. The Empowered Feminine: Black Moon Lilith & the Sensual Archetypes of the AsteroidsClass 4. Cosmic Chemistry: Exploring Sensual & Emotional Intimacy in SynastryClass 5. From Chart to the Client: Bringing the intimate side of Astrology into the Reading RoomNEW! 2025 NOVEMBER SPEAKER SERIES!WITH A PHENOMENAL LINEUP OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Ashli Scott | Esoteric Medicine of Fall & WinterClass 2: Stephen Poplin | Fine Tuning the Birth Chart: RectificationClass 3: Sharri Keller | Cosmic Care: How to Work with Herbs Through the Lens of AstrologyClass 4: Luisa Arboleda | BaZi Astrology Made Simple: Find Your Day Master and Elemental BalanceClass 5: Geoff Gronlund | Rebel Mars Through the Signs and Houses Save the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFFRENCH VANITY FAIR Top 12 astrologers on the planethttps://shorturl.at/zDqqoREFINERY29 Top 10 astrologers on YouTube  https://shorturl.at/ci5NEThank You FOR MAKING my most recent books #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON ASTROLOGY BOOKS! GET MY BOOKS NOW: OF RAVENS & DRAGONFLIES: http://bit.ly/47lI24qThe Universe is Wise &Loving: https://shorturl.at/p2u2QPrayers to The Sky: https://amzn.to/38bZh6SBe Social: To interact and be in the loop on astrological happenings and inspirations... 'Like' me here: http://www.facebook.com/nadiyashahdotcomhttps://www.facebook.com/synchronicityuniversity'Follow' me here: http://twitter.com/nadiyashah'Follow' me here: http://nadiyashah.bsky.social'Follow" me here: http://instagram.com/nadiyashah http://instagram.com/nadiya_shahhttps://www.instagram.com/synchronicityuniversity/'Follow" me here: https://www.threads.net/@nadiya_shah'Follow' me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiya.shahThank You for watching!*N.

 EXCITING NEWS! Now, you can be a Superstar for as low as just $3 a month! The Future Is Magical -New platform, new format, with a super fast new server-Easy upgrade, downgrade or cancel anytime https://www.nadiyashahsuperstars.comSave the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE STARDUST REVELATIONS PAST LIVES III: DECODE YOUR ANCIENT KARMA WITH SUPERSTAR ASTROLOGER NADIYA SHAH!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Gateway to the Past - 4th House Signs on the CuspClass 2: Planetary Time Keepers - 4th House Planetary ResidentsClass 3: The Hidden Ruler's Tale - 12th House Sign of the RulerClass 4: Dragon's Tail Wisdom - South Node Sign of the RulerClass 5: Neptune's Mystic Veil - Neptune Aspects RevealedNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE THE INTIMATE SKY: ASTROLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS, SENSUALITY & SOUL DESIREWITH ASTRO-LEGEND MARC LAURENSON!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1. The Sensual Blueprint: Identifying Sensual and Intimate Energies in the Chart Class 2. Venus, Mars & Pluto: The Dance of Love, Lust & Power Class 3. The Empowered Feminine: Black Moon Lilith & the Sensual Archetypes of the AsteroidsClass 4. Cosmic Chemistry: Exploring Sensual & Emotional Intimacy in SynastryClass 5. From Chart to the Client: Bringing the intimate side of Astrology into the Reading RoomNEW! 2025 NOVEMBER SPEAKER SERIES!WITH A PHENOMENAL LINEUP OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Ashli Scott | Esoteric Medicine of Fall & WinterClass 2: Stephen Poplin | Fine Tuning the Birth Chart: RectificationClass 3: Sharri Keller | Cosmic Care: How to Work with Herbs Through the Lens of AstrologyClass 4: Luisa Arboleda | BaZi Astrology Made Simple: Find Your Day Master and Elemental BalanceClass 5: Geoff Gronlund | Rebel Mars Through the Signs and Houses Save the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFFRENCH VANITY FAIR Top 12 astrologers on the planethttps://shorturl.at/zDqqoREFINERY29 Top 10 astrologers on YouTube  https://shorturl.at/ci5NEThank You FOR MAKING my most recent books #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON ASTROLOGY BOOKS! GET MY BOOKS NOW: OF RAVENS & DRAGONFLIES: http://bit.ly/47lI24qThe Universe is Wise &Loving: https://shorturl.at/p2u2QPrayers to The Sky: https://amzn.to/38bZh6SBe Social: To interact and be in the loop on astrological happenings and inspirations... 'Like' me here: http://www.facebook.com/nadiyashahdotcomhttps://www.facebook.com/synchronicityuniversity'Follow' me here: http://twitter.com/nadiyashah'Follow' me here: http://nadiyashah.bsky.social'Follow" me here: http://instagram.com/nadiyashah http://instagram.com/nadiya_shahhttps://www.instagram.com/synchronicityuniversity/'Follow" me here: https://www.threads.net/@nadiya_shah'Follow' me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiya.shahThank You for watching!*N.

In this eye-opening episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy have an amazing interview with an expert discussing perimenopause and menopause—a stage that will affect over 1 billion women worldwide in the coming years. Did you know that around 47 million women enter menopause every year, yet many feel unprepared for the changes in their bodies, hormones, and intimate relationships?Nick and Amy and their guest Jesse dive into the physical, emotional, and relational shifts that come with this life stage, sharing expert insights, experiences, and practical tips for maintaining connection, desire, and confidence. Whether you're experiencing the transition yourself or supporting a spouse going through this period in life, this episode will be vital to help you both navigate this stage in life and offer guidance to help you embrace this next chapter with empowerment and intimacy. This episode will benefit anyone as this is something almost all relationship will go through.Tune in for a candid, compassionate, and enlightening conversation about love, desire, and thriving through midlife changes.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

 EXCITING NEWS! Now, you can be a Superstar for as low as just $3 a month! The Future Is Magical -New platform, new format, with a super fast new server-Easy upgrade, downgrade or cancel anytime https://www.nadiyashahsuperstars.comSave the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE STARDUST REVELATIONS PAST LIVES III: DECODE YOUR ANCIENT KARMA WITH SUPERSTAR ASTROLOGER NADIYA SHAH!SIGN UP BEFORE OCT 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Gateway to the Past - 4th House Signs on the CuspClass 2: Planetary Time Keepers - 4th House Planetary ResidentsClass 3: The Hidden Ruler's Tale - 12th House Sign of the RulerClass 4: Dragon's Tail Wisdom - South Node Sign of the RulerClass 5: Neptune's Mystic Veil - Neptune Aspects RevealedNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE THE INTIMATE SKY: ASTROLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS, SENSUALITY & SOUL DESIREWITH ASTRO-LEGEND MARC LAURENSON!SIGN UP BEFORE OCT 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1. The Sensual Blueprint: Identifying Sensual and Intimate Energies in the Chart Class 2. Venus, Mars & Pluto: The Dance of Love, Lust & Power Class 3. The Empowered Feminine: Black Moon Lilith & the Sensual Archetypes of the AsteroidsClass 4. Cosmic Chemistry: Exploring Sensual & Emotional Intimacy in SynastryClass 5. From Chart to the Client: Bringing the intimate side of Astrology into the Reading RoomNEW! 2025 NOVEMBER SPEAKER SERIES!WITH A PHENOMENAL LINEUP OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!SIGN UP BEFORE OCT 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Ashli Scott | Esoteric Medicine of Fall & WinterClass 2: Stephen Poplin | Fine Tuning the Birth Chart: RectificationClass 3: Sharri Keller | Cosmic Care: How to Work with Herbs Through the Lens of AstrologyClass 4: Luisa Arboleda | BaZi Astrology Made Simple: Find Your Day Master and Elemental BalanceClass 5: Geoff Gronlund | Rebel Mars Through the Signs and Houses Save the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFFRENCH VANITY FAIR Top 12 astrologers on the planethttps://shorturl.at/zDqqoREFINERY29 Top 10 astrologers on YouTube  https://shorturl.at/ci5NEThank You FOR MAKING my most recent books #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON ASTROLOGY BOOKS! GET MY BOOKS NOW: OF RAVENS & DRAGONFLIES: http://bit.ly/47lI24qThe Universe is Wise &Loving: https://shorturl.at/p2u2QPrayers to The Sky: https://amzn.to/38bZh6SBe Social: To interact and be in the loop on astrological happenings and inspirations... 'Like' me here: http://www.facebook.com/nadiyashahdotcomhttps://www.facebook.com/synchronicityuniversity'Follow' me here: http://twitter.com/nadiyashah'Follow' me here: http://nadiyashah.bsky.social'Follow" me here: http://instagram.com/nadiyashah http://instagram.com/nadiya_shahhttps://www.instagram.com/synchronicityuniversity/'Follow" me here: https://www.threads.net/@nadiya_shah'Follow' me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiya.shahThank You for watching!*N.

 EXCITING NEWS! Now, you can be a Superstar for as low as just $3 a month! The Future Is Magical -New platform, new format, with a super fast new server-Easy upgrade, downgrade or cancel anytime https://www.nadiyashahsuperstars.comSave the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE STARDUST REVELATIONS PAST LIVES III: DECODE YOUR ANCIENT KARMA WITH SUPERSTAR ASTROLOGER NADIYA SHAH!SIGN UP BEFORE OCT 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Gateway to the Past - 4th House Signs on the CuspClass 2: Planetary Time Keepers - 4th House Planetary ResidentsClass 3: The Hidden Ruler's Tale - 12th House Sign of the RulerClass 4: Dragon's Tail Wisdom - South Node Sign of the RulerClass 5: Neptune's Mystic Veil - Neptune Aspects RevealedNEW! 5-WEEK COURSE THE INTIMATE SKY: ASTROLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS, SENSUALITY & SOUL DESIREWITH ASTRO-LEGEND MARC LAURENSON!SIGN UP BEFORE OCT 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1. The Sensual Blueprint: Identifying Sensual and Intimate Energies in the Chart Class 2. Venus, Mars & Pluto: The Dance of Love, Lust & Power Class 3. The Empowered Feminine: Black Moon Lilith & the Sensual Archetypes of the AsteroidsClass 4. Cosmic Chemistry: Exploring Sensual & Emotional Intimacy in SynastryClass 5. From Chart to the Client: Bringing the intimate side of Astrology into the Reading RoomNEW! 2025 NOVEMBER SPEAKER SERIES!WITH A PHENOMENAL LINEUP OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!SIGN UP BEFORE OCT 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1: Ashli Scott | Esoteric Medicine of Fall & WinterClass 2: Stephen Poplin | Fine Tuning the Birth Chart: RectificationClass 3: Sharri Keller | Cosmic Care: How to Work with Herbs Through the Lens of AstrologyClass 4: Luisa Arboleda | BaZi Astrology Made Simple: Find Your Day Master and Elemental BalanceClass 5: Geoff Gronlund | Rebel Mars Through the Signs and Houses Save the Date! I'll be live in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 2 – 5 PM EST URANUS IN GEMINI: INFORMATION, CONVERSATION, AND A NEW AGE OF GENIUSIn person at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Mori Room) located at 14 Anderson Lane in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/46lMNtFFRENCH VANITY FAIR Top 12 astrologers on the planethttps://shorturl.at/zDqqoREFINERY29 Top 10 astrologers on YouTube  https://shorturl.at/ci5NEThank You FOR MAKING my most recent books #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON ASTROLOGY BOOKS! GET MY BOOKS NOW: OF RAVENS & DRAGONFLIES: http://bit.ly/47lI24qThe Universe is Wise &Loving: https://shorturl.at/p2u2QPrayers to The Sky: https://amzn.to/38bZh6SBe Social: To interact and be in the loop on astrological happenings and inspirations... 'Like' me here: http://www.facebook.com/nadiyashahdotcomhttps://www.facebook.com/synchronicityuniversity'Follow' me here: http://twitter.com/nadiyashah'Follow' me here: http://nadiyashah.bsky.social'Follow" me here: http://instagram.com/nadiyashah http://instagram.com/nadiya_shahhttps://www.instagram.com/synchronicityuniversity/'Follow" me here: https://www.threads.net/@nadiya_shah'Follow' me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiya.shahThank You for watching!*N.

Send us a textIn this conversation, Teal Riege discusses the phenomenon of the 'bare minimum man' and how women can stop settling for less in their relationships. She emphasizes the importance of setting higher standards and recognizing breadcrumb behavior in dating. Teal encourages women to hold their power and inspire men to step up, while also addressing the psychological patterns that lead to accepting low effort from partners. The discussion culminates in a call for women to embrace their worth and demand respect in their relationships.Takeaways:The bare minimum man is a trending concept in dating.Women should stop settling for breadcrumbs in relationships.Men often test boundaries to see how much effort they need to put in.Self-respect is crucial for demanding respect from men.Recognizing breadcrumb behavior is essential for healthy dating.Women often attract low effort men due to past experiences.Setting high standards can inspire men to rise to the occasion.It's important to hold the energetic bar in dating.Desires for love and respect are sacred and valid.Women can help men grow into their higher potential.Support the showTake the Free Attachment Style Quiz Here:www.tealelisabeth.com/quiz Book a Free Love Breakthrough Call Here:https://calendly.com/tealeriege/freecall Follow Teal on Insta Here:https://www.instagram.com/tealelisabeth_/ Download Teal's Relax into Love Guided Meditations here: https://www.tealelisabeth.com/meditations Jump into the Love Life Accelerator Here:https://www.tealelisabeth.com/accelerator Learn more about her Soul Rebirth Course here: https://www.tealelisabeth.com/soul-rebirth Learn more about her Sacred Union Course here:https://www.tealelisabeth.com/sacred-union Email Teal anytime here: teal@relax-into-love.com

NEW! 5-WEEK COURSE THE INTIMATE SKY: ASTROLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS, SENSUALITY & SOUL DESIREWITH ASTRO-LEGEND MARC LAURENSON!SIGN UP BEFORE OCT 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME!Learn More & Sign up now at synchronicityuniversity.comScheduleClass 1. The Sensual Blueprint: Identifying Sensual and Intimate Energies in the Chart Class 2. Venus, Mars & Pluto: The Dance of Love, Lust & Power Class 3. The Empowered Feminine: Black Moon Lilith & the Sensual Archetypes of the AsteroidsClass 4. Cosmic Chemistry: Exploring Sensual & Emotional Intimacy in SynastryClass 5. From Chart to the Client: Bringing the intimate side of Astrology into the Reading RoomIn this 5-week course, Superstar Astrologer Marc Laurenson will guide us on a journey of unveiling the raw, sacred, and psychological truths of sensuality and connection through the lens of astrology. Over the course of this program, we will delve deep into the intimate realms of the birth chart, exploring the core signatures of desire, attraction, and intimacy. This comprehensive course promises to be a transformative exploration of the sacred, sensual, and psychological dimensions of the human experience, as revealed through the profound insights of Astrology!"We don't read the stars to know the future, but to unlock the depths of the present—the sacred, sensual truths that transform how we love, how we connect, and how we live." ...Marc Laurenson is the creator and principal teacher at the popular Sydney Astrology School since 2007, going online internationally in 2017. He is an AAT (accredited Astrology teacher) with the Federation of Australian Astrologers. Marc has a thriving consultation business Marc Laurenson Astrology with a ‘wait list' for readings. He describes his Astrology style as Evolutionary with a psychological bent with a goal of empowering people and guiding them toward more fulfilling lives. Marc is a popular speaker on the circuit including the ISAR Conference, FAA Conferences, OPA, London School of Astrology, Astrology Hub, Breaking down the Borders online Conferences and Synchronicity University. He has also written for many publications including Wellbeing Astrology and the FAA Journal. https://marclaurenson.comhttps://sydneyastrologyschool.comSubscribe to Marc's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/SydneyAstrologySchoolFollow Marc on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sydneyastrologyschool  Instagram: @sydneyastrologyschool

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!Does this sound familiar? You used to tear each other's clothes off. Now you're scheduling sex like dentist appointments—and still canceling. You're wondering: Is this just what happens in long-term relationships? Is the spark gone forever? What if the problem isn't your attraction, your partner, or even your sex life—but a fundamental misunderstanding of how intimacy actually works?In this episode of Sex Reimagined, we sit down with Briana Bass, a board-certified sexologist and therapist who helps high-functioning couples transform their intimacy. After climbing the corporate ladder to senior vice president, Briana made a radical career change to help people solve the very problems she witnessed in boardrooms: emotional disconnection, burnout, and the slow erosion of desire in long-term relationships.EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY FOR HIGH ACHIEVERSWhy Type A personalities struggle with emotional intimacyThe powerful questioning technique that breaks through intellectual wallsHow to help partners who say "I don't feel anything" access their emotionsRECOVERING FROM INFIDELITYHow to hold space for both the betrayed and the betrayerBoundary-setting conversations that rebuild trustUnderstanding the "origin story" behind cheatingLINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITELAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20. THE VAGINAL ORGASM MASTERCLASS. Discover how to activate the female Gspot, clitoris, & cervical orgasms. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST 20Support the show FREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and Workbook SxR Website Dr. Willow's Website Leah's Website

Today we're joined by Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill as they walk us through the power of the Connection Codes, sharing their story of overcoming emotional disconnection in marriage and giving us practical tools for naming and processing our emotions in dating and relationships! Download the core emotion wheel here! http://connectioncodes.co/heart-of-dating Find out your Dating Personality Type for free by taking our QUIZ here! https://www.heartofdating.com/quiz Join Basics of Dating! The 6-Week Program for the Christian single feeling stuck, anxious, or healing from heartbreak. https://www.heartofdating.com/basics-of-dating   Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdating Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest  Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library  Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast  Come hang with us on the gram: http://instagram.com/heartofdating http://instagram.com/kaitness https://www.instagram.com/jjtomlin/?hl=en Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/viewform?edit_requested=true  . . . . .  Check out this week's sponsors: Better Help: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOD and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT has at least 500 million weekly users. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that number is growing extraordinarily fast.When the chatbot went through an update a couple weeks ago, it brought to light how many users were relying on AI for their emotional wellbeing and even as a companion.People using AI for intimate, personal reasons is a phenomenon that we are only beginning to understand. There are reports of AI inducing delusional thinking and even psychosis. One survey by Sentio University found that 63 percent of people involved said AI improved their mental health.With such a powerful tool being privy to our deepest secrets, what guardrails exist to protect users' wellbeing and privacy? Why are so many people leaning on artificial intelligence for connection in the first place?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy