Podcasts about intimacy

In episode 2109, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Love At First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy and host of There Are No Girls on the Internet, Bridget Todd, to discuss… David Ellison Does NOT Give a fuck about the film industry, Couple More Pitches for Proactive Platforms for the Emerging Leftwing Movement, McDonald’s Is Secretly Going Full Minority Report, Hollywood’s Hottest Trend Is… The Threat Of Nuclear War? And more! Billionaire David Ellison Is Blackmailing Hollywood Bonta: Paramount 'eager' for a settlement Your McDonald’s File is Probably Bigger Than Your FBI File McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There The Brink of War: Pay it Forward Film Screening: The Brink of War The Brink of War Trailer #1 (2026) The Phantom Menace: How an unproven, widely mocked technology scared the Soviets into ending the Cold War. Nuclear Anxiety, That Staple of 1980s Cinema, Is Back Why nuclear war movies are blowing up Nuclear War Movies Are Back Legendary, ‘Dune’ Helmer Denis Villeneuve Re-Team On ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’ Mike Fleming Jr: Why James Cameron Is Hellbent On Making ‘Ghosts Of Hiroshima’ Japan-Set Movie That Will Bring Nightmare Look At A-Bomb Blasts How the US took on Dr Strangelove and tried to make Americans love the bomb Picturing Armageddon: US Government Responses to Nuclear War Movies ‘Fail Safe’ At 60: The Pentagon Hated This Classic Suspense Drama About Nuclear Catastrophe LISTEN: Tun by LZeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Stay Connected as a Couple During Busy Seasons of Life If you rated your marriage on a scale of one to ten right now, what number would you actually give it? A lot of us land somewhere in the middle. Not bad, no big problems, just, you know, fine. And "fine" is exactly the word my guest and I want to talk you out of settling for. In this special bonus episode, I sat down with my friend and fellow coach Chanelle Neilson, who coaches on marriage alongside her husband of 25 years. We get into why it's so easy to drift from your spouse once the kids and the calendar take over, and the freeing truth that a stronger marriage doesn't take more time, it takes more intention. Chanelle also walks us through her FIRM framework, Friendship, Intimacy, Respect, and Momentum, and shares small, doable habits that quietly compound into real closeness. If your marriage has slipped to the back burner while you pour everything into your kids, and you're ready to feel connected again without adding one more giant thing to your to-do list, this conversation is for you. In this episode you'll learn: Why "we're fine" can be the most dangerous phrase in a busy marriage, and what to aim for instead The reason real connection isn't about finding more time, but about bringing more intention What the FIRM framework is (Friendship, Intimacy, Respect, Momentum) and how to use it in everyday life How to invite your husband toward more connection without making him feel like he needs to change The one small, two-minute habit Chanelle says can start a whole chain reaction of feeling closer Get full show notes, transcript, and more information HERE To connect with Chanelle Neilson: Website: www.firmfoundationdatenight.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/firmfoundationmarriage/Email: chanelleneilson30@gmail.com Related Episodes If this one resonated with you, these may also help: Episode 272: Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage: Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage Episode 174: Summer of Love: Strengthening The Relationship With Your Spouse Episode 171: How To Love Harder

Money. Intimacy. Chores. Parenting. Sometimes it's just the way they said "okay." If it feels like you're fighting about everything, don't try to fix everything. Fix this first. In this episode, I'm joined by my colleague Alejandra Piñero Stillmann, a licensed marriage and family therapist at Growing Self, to talk about the one change that makes every other relationship problem easier to solve: emotionally safe communication. Because here's what I've learned after working with thousands of couples... The fight you're having is rarely the real problem. When couples feel stuck, they usually try to solve money, intimacy, parenting, or household conflict one issue at a time. But if every conversation turns into an argument, none of those problems stay solved. The foundation has to come first. In this episode you'll learn: Why you're probably fixing the wrong problem The real reason the same arguments keep happening What emotionally safe communication actually looks like How to stop seeing each other as opponents and start working as a team Why lasting relationship change takes practice—not perfection The one question to ask your partner tonight that can change the entire conversation If you're ready to take the next step, download my free Communication That Connects training and workbook at www.growingself.com/communication. And if you'd like personalized support, you can learn more about Alejandra Piñero Stillmann and book a free consultation at www.growingself.com/alejandra. Alejandra works with individuals and couples in both English and Spanish and specializes in helping people build healthier, more connected relationships. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your relationship isn't solving the biggest fight. It's finally learning how to have a different conversation. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠ Skylight — Stay connected with the people you love through beautiful digital calendars and photo frames designed for real family life. Learn more at skylightcal.com/lhs.

When sex starts feeling like one more thing on the to do list, it is easy to assume something is wrong with your relationship. But often, what is happening in the bedroom has a lot more to do with what is happening outside of it. In this episode, I sit down with marriage coaches and Marriage365 founders Meygan and Casey Caston for an honest conversation about intimacy in marriage, sex, resentment, mismatched desire, and why couples need to actually talk about the things they would rather avoid. For stepmoms, this conversation hits especially close to home. Blended family life can come with stress, complicated schedules, parenting conflict, emotional exhaustion, and resentment that slowly chips away at connection between partners. Meygan and Casey share practical ways couples can rebuild trust and intimacy, including why scheduling sex might actually help your relationship instead of hurting the romance. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why intimacy in marriage starts with trust, not sex • How resentment outside the bedroom can affect connection inside it • Why scheduling sex can actually create more anticipation and intimacy • How couples with mismatched sex drives can stop keeping score and start communicating They also break down their four Fs of a healthy sex life: foreplay, frequency, feelings, and fun, and share a simple way to start a conversation about sex with your partner without making it awkward or confrontational. If intimacy has started getting pushed to the bottom of the list, this episode is a reminder that connection rarely happens because you magically find the time. Sometimes you have to intentionally make it. Resources Mentioned Check out Marriage365.com The Marriage Habit by Meygan and Casey Caston Ready to feel less alone in your stepfamily journey? Join thousands of stepmoms at the FREE 2026 Stepmom Summit for expert advice, real conversations, and practical tools to help you thrive: https://thestepmomsummit.com/  Free Resource: 10 Essential Scripts for Stepmoms: https://stepfamilycertification.com/stepmom-scripts The Stepmom Diaries Podcast: Ep 96. A Better Marriage Starts With A Better You, with Casey & Megan Caston   Love The Stepmom Diaries? Please consider rating and reviewing The Stepmom Diaries on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps the show grow and reach more blended families who need honest conversations like this one.

Are you unhappily married? Want to know how to resuscitate your dying marriage or if it's even possible at this stage? In this episode I talk about how men find themselves in this kind of situation, what it means, how to think about it in a way that helps so that you can start to make decisions that will move you forward again and end the misery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goodguys2greatmen-podcast--4650431/support.In our coaching, we help men get a powerful new mindset that empowers you to give, love and connect more deeply because you're finally doing that within yourself first. This mindset allows empathy, trust and connection to happen because you're confident in who you're being. We teach skills and knowledge that nobody ever teaches men when we're younger. Skills and knowledge that make you feel confident and in control even when chaos is going on around you. It's amazing what you can achieve when you make yourself a priority. Most men don't.   They are too busy taking care of everyone else.  Too busy minding the store and making the money.   They are focused on the "outside game" of winning life. But their "inside game" of confidence and clarity is suffering badly. You can only improve your inside game with other men. We would love to help you become more calm, more strong emotionally and more confident and happy in who you are as a man. Come and join us, either through 1-on-1 coaching with my colleague Dan Dore or me, or in our group coaching program with other amazing men who are travelling the same path as you right now in our Men's Live Coaching Roundtable. There's an amazing tribe of guys in this group with us, supporting and helping each other through this process of growth and self realization. https://goodguys2greatmen.com/goodguys2greatmen-live-coaching-roun

This is a Wednesday Wins Q&A, with Larry joined by his longtime co-host Joe Bailey to tackle a question that lands for almost every married dad. Mike from Washington State wrote in about a marriage that isn't broken, no fighting, no affairs, but feels more like two coworkers running a small company called the family. He and his wife talk schedules, kids, and bills, physical intimacy has slowed, and as he puts it, he misses her even though she's only six feet away. Larry breaks down the four pillars of marriage from Lance and Brandi's work, individual, partnership, friends, and intimacy, and explains how couples get stuck in the partnership loop and skip straight to intimacy, which backfires. Joe follows with the idea of getting used to the light again after emotional disconnection, releasing resentment, and making small pursuits without attaching expectations. If your marriage feels more like a business partnership than a romance, this one is a practical roadmap back.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Setting up Mike's question about a marriage that feels like a business partnership [2:12] – Mike's full letter: coworkers running a company called our family [3:46] – Larry on his own first decade feeling exactly the same way [4:05] – The four pillars of marriage from Lance and Brandi's book [4:46] – Pillar one, individual: self-care and emotional check-ins by percentage [5:42] – Pillar two, partnership: the bills, roles, and chores, aka the partnership loop [5:59] – Pillar three, friends: shared interests and real alignment [6:21] – Pillar four, intimacy, and why it collapses when the others are neglected [6:47] – How couples skip friendship and self and jump straight to intimacy [7:26] – Disrupting the partnership loop by cultivating friendship first [7:49] – The walk-and-date boundary: be Larry and Jessica, not Mom and Dad [8:13] – Bookending conversations with appreciation so your partner feels seen [8:30] – Adventuring together and asking bucket-list questions [9:34] – Why men eradicate their own self-care and isolate [12:12] – Joe on living this exact dynamic in his own marriage [12:32] – The dark-theater analogy: getting used to the light again [13:35] – Step one, release resentment when reconnection feels uncomfortable [14:02] – Be persistent and stop attaching sex to every act of connection [14:27] – Small pursuits: flowers and a coffee dropped off at Ivy's work, just because [15:46] – Small investments compound like a financial portfolio [16:40] – Stop keeping score and get in the habit of just investing [16:59] – The car story: we love the things we invest in [20:07] – Loving your wife publicly and without agenda [20:44] – Loving her in front of the kids and her mother [21:48] – The Hitch analogy and winning over the people around her [22:14] – The marriage hack: your mother in law as your greatest ally   5 Key Takeaways Marriage Has Four Pillars — Individual, partnership, friends, and intimacy. When you neglect self-care, friendship, and quality time and jump straight to intimacy, it falls flat. Intimacy is the natural result of the other three working. Escape the Partnership Loop — If every conversation is about schedules, bills, and who needs to be where, you're stuck in the partnership loop. Break out by rebuilding the friendship: dates, walks, adventures, and conversations where you're a couple, not just co-parents. Get Used to the Light Again — After emotional disconnection, reconnecting feels awkward and uncomfortable for both people. Expect that, release resentment about it, and don't attach worst-case scenarios to the discomfort. Make Small Pursuits Without Agenda — Drop off flowers just because, and don't attach any expectation of sex, because she'll sniff that out instantly. Stop keeping score and keep making small investments, and the connection compounds over time. We Love What We Invest In — Don't wait to feel the love before you invest. As the car story shows, investment creates love, not the other way around. Love your wife publicly and without agenda, and let her people, especially her mother, become your allies.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1516 Legendary Couple with Larry and Jessica: https://thedadedge.com/legendary-couple/ Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl   Enjoyed This Episode? If Mike's letter read like a page out of your own marriage, pick one small pursuit and do it this week with zero agenda. Drop off her favorite coffee, take a walk where you're just the two of you again, and stop waiting to feel connected before you invest. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 162) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon" — it was released on August 3, 2026.In XYBM 162, we sit down with Joél Leon — writer, poet, speaker, and community builder — for a conversation about the one thing Black men don't practice enough: emotional intimacy with each other. We break down the male loneliness epidemic from the inside out, reframe love languages as something we owe our friends and brothers, not just our partners, and draw a direct line between the depth of our friendships and the success of our business relationships.This is a must-watch for any Black man who has a group chat that only comes alive during the NBA/NFL season and goes quiet the rest of the year — and for anyone ready to understand why the intimacy you're avoiding with your friends is the same intimacy holding back your business, your relationships, and your mental health. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @iamjoelleon https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

What if some of the people we think of as having the most unconventional sex lives are actually having some of the clearest conversations about intimacy? Because kink is about a lot more than whips, handcuffs, or what happens in a dungeon. At its best, it requires people to talk openly about things many couples struggle to discuss at all: What do I want? What are my boundaries? What makes me feel safe? What am I curious about? What am I afraid to admit turns me on? And can I trust you with a part of myself I don't show everyone else? Those are intimacy questions. And you don't have to have any interest in kink to learn from the answers. On this episode of The Language of Love, I'm joined by Amanda Dames, known as The Kink Consultant. Amanda is a sexologist, Somatica-certified sex and relationship coach, podcast host, and former New York City dominatrix. And her story is wild. Amanda found her way into New York's BDSM world almost by accident and eventually became a highly sought-after dominatrix working with powerful, successful men and women. People who spent their days being in charge would walk through her door desperate for something they rarely got anywhere else: permission to stop being in control. Then Amanda's own relationship to power took an unexpected turn. She met the man who would become her husband at a kink event, and the woman who had built a career being dominant discovered that, with him, she wanted to surrender. But this conversation isn't really about dungeons or labels. It's about what Amanda learned inside that world that applies to the rest of us. We talk about why so many of us hide our desires from the person we love most, how shame quietly follows us into the bedroom, and why feeling safe enough to say “this is what I want” can be an incredibly intimate act. Amanda also shares practices from the kink community that I think many couples could benefit from, including negotiating desires and boundaries before sex, checking in during an experience, and having an “aftercare” conversation afterward about what felt good, what didn't, and what you might want differently next time. And we get into something even bigger: power. Why can surrender feel so freeing for someone who carries enormous responsibility in the rest of their life? Why do some women crave the ability to soften and relinquish control while simultaneously fearing what that vulnerability requires? And what happens when you trust someone enough to show them a part of yourself you've been editing, hiding, or judging for years? In this episode, we explore: What “kink” actually means, and why it may be very different from what you imagine What Amanda learned about human desire while working as a New York City dominatrix Why powerful, high-achieving people can crave surrender behind closed doors How Amanda went from being the one in control to discovering her own desire to submit Why people hide fantasies and desires even in otherwise loving relationships How to tell your partner what you want without making either of you feel pressured or ashamed What the kink community gets right about consent, boundaries, communication, and trust The before-and-after conversations that could transform sex for couples who have never set foot near the kink world Why surrender and vulnerability require safety, rather than weakness How to respond when your partner tells you something sexually that surprises you What it takes to feel truly known by another person without editing yourself first You may come to this episode because you're curious about Amanda's years as a dominatrix. But I think you'll stay for a much more interesting question: How much more intimate could your relationship become if you felt safe enough to tell the person you love who you really are and what you really want? To learn more about Amanda and her work, visit her website. You can find her on Instagram where she shares daily insights on kink and relationships, and listen to her podcast, The Kink Consultant Podcast, for deeper explorations of desire, communication, and intimacy. if you felt a spark from today's show, don't stop here. My website offers more content, tools, and upcoming events to keep the conversation alive. And if a reflection comes up or you simply want to reach out, I'd love to hear from you. Find me at languageoflovepod@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sexual wellness isn't just about connection; it's a measurable driver of how long and how well you live. This episode reveals why intimacy and longevity are more linked than most people realize, and why so many couples never get the memo.Host Jenn Trepeck sits down with intimacy expert Susan Bratton to explore orgasmic intimacy, hormone health, and the science of pleasure and desire. Together they unpack why pleasure-based sex education for women is missing from most conversations, and how safe communication rebuilds connection at any age.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why desire and arousal are different from libido, and how each one affects your sex life differently✅ How oxytocin and skin-to-skin contact lower stress and support the immune system✅ Why bedroom communication is the foundation of a sex life that keeps improving with age✅ How GLP-1 medications are impacting libido, body image, and intimacy for many couplesThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Jenn introduces the episode's focus on sexual health and its connection to longevity later in life03:58 Susan Bratton shares her personal story and path into sex education08:49 Why intimacy and desire fall off the radar as couples age18:28 The link between orgasmic intimacy and health span23:00 How blood flow drives pleasure and physical sensation26:30 The hormone cascade, including oxytocin, released during intimacy31:10 Why bedroom communication must come before technique38:06 Tools listeners can use for libido, desire and arousal42:09 Susan explains the oxytocin yogurt and its role in hormone health48:00 How GLP-1 medications are changing libido and body imageKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Content Note: This episode includes frank, educational discussion of sexuality, intimacy, sexual behaviors, addiction, and betrayal. These topics are discussed in the context of mental health, relationships, faith, recovery, and healthy sexuality. Some content may not be appropriate for younger listeners, so listener discretion is encouraged. Healthy Sexuality LIVE Q&A (Part 1): Addiction, Betrayal, Intimacy & Restoration Join the GraceStory Podcast for Part 1 of our Healthy Sexuality LIVE Q&A, featuring Erin Pritchard of Sea Glass Counseling, Rosie McKinney of Fight for Love Ministries, and Darren Signs of Encounter Church. Sexuality can be one of the most difficult topics to talk about honestly, especially within the church. In this conversation, our panel explores healthy sexuality through the lenses of addiction recovery, partner betrayal, marriage, intimacy, faith, and restoration. Rather than simply focusing on a list of dos and don'ts, the conversation creates space for biblical truth, professional insight, grace, and practical wisdom for some of the questions people may be afraid to ask out loud. The panel answers anonymous questions submitted LIVE through the GraceStory App, allowing real people to bring real questions about sexuality, relationships, hurt, healing, and faith into the conversation. In this Q&A panel you'll hear conversation around: Healthy sexuality from a Christian perspective Sexual addiction and the journey toward recovery Partner betrayal and its impact on relationships Intimacy within marriage Shame, grace, and restoration Navigating difficult conversations about sexuality Practical steps toward healthier relationships and healing Our hope isn't simply that you learn something from this conversation. We hope it helps you consider your own next step toward restoration. Want to join the LIVE conversation next time? Download the free GraceStory App to connect with the community, access resources, and anonymously submit your own questions during future LIVE Q&A sessions. Subscribe to our email list at GraceStoryMinistries.com so you don't miss future events like this one. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the podcast hosts, producers, or associated organizations. The content discussed is for informational, educational, and enjoyment purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement of any views or opinions expressed on the show. We encourage listeners to do their own research, seek professional help when needed, and form their own opinions. Do you have a question you'd like us to help answer? Have feedback? Want to hear more on a certain topic? Have a suggestion for a future guest? We'd love to hear from you! Email Nate at nate@gracestoryministries.com. We'd also love to hear about your next step toward healing. Whether you started counseling, had an important conversation, joined a support group, returned to church, or experienced another step toward restoration, your story could encourage someone else. Let us know if you'd be willing to have your next step shared on a future episode of the GraceStory Podcast. We would love for you to join the GraceStory Community Group on Facebook. There is great content in this exclusive, closed group that you won't want to miss out on. Consider becoming a supporter of GraceStory Ministries with a donation. Whether it's a one time gift or you want to join others in the GraceStory Community with a reoccurring donation, you can give by texting GRACESTORY to 44321. Follow GraceStory Podcast on Facebook Join GraceStory Community Group Follow GraceStory Podcast on Twitter @GraceStoryPod  GraceStory on Instagram: @my_grace_story  @gracestoryministries  @gracestorypodcast

Have you ever wondered why your marriage feels harder than it should?You love your husband. You want more intimacy, emotional connection, romance, and desire. Yet every time things seem to improve, something pulls you backward.What if the greatest threat to your marriage isn't poor communication, lack of effort, or even low sex drive?What if it's a spiritual battle you can't see?In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover, we're talking about one of the most overlooked reasons Christian couples struggle with intimacy, connection, and desire. Marriage matters deeply to God—and because it matters to God, it becomes a target for the enemy.I'm sharing a very personal story about a spiritual battle I experienced during one of the sweetest seasons of my own marriage. Just when my husband and I were experiencing deeper connection, romance, and intimacy than we had in years, old shame, regret, and lies from my past suddenly resurfaced. What God showed me changed everything.In this episode you'll learn:• Why Satan attacks marriage, intimacy, and connection• The lies that quietly destroy emotional and physical closeness• How spiritual warfare affects your sex drive, desire, and marriage relationship• Why your husband is not the enemy• 4 ways faith helped me rebuild intimacy, connection, and desire in my own marriage• How prayer can transform the atmosphere of your marriageFriend, if you've been feeling disconnected, discouraged, lonely, or like your marriage isn't where you hoped it would be, this episode will remind you that you're not fighting alone.God is still in the business of restoring marriages, healing hearts, rebuilding intimacy, and renewing connection.

You asked. We answered. And apparently, you wanted to hear more. While Sex and the Psyche takes a short production break, we're bringing back some of your favorite conversations, and we're starting with one of our most downloaded episodes. In this Encore Episode, Jenni and Daniel tackle the questions about sex, relationships, and intimacy that people are often too embarrassed, curious, or nervous to ask out loud. We dive into small penis size, casual sex, sexual rejection, and why rejection can cut so deeply. We answer these questions with honesty, humor, compassion, and a little science along the way. Whether you missed this conversation the first time or you're ready to hear it again, there's something here for everyone. Because sometimes the questions we're most hesitant to ask are the ones we're all wondering about. Listen, laugh, learn...and remember: you're probably not the only one asking. New episodes of Sex and the Psyche return soon. Until then, enjoy this Encore Conversation, and keep your questions coming. Yours might be next! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and please DM us with your questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new season of Please Me, where Eve Hall, sexual health physical therapist, sexuality educator, and creator of the Sexual Longevity Protocol, brings education, self-help, and health and fitness into conversations about sexual health, pleasure, intimacy, and overall wellbeing. In this season premiere, Eve shares why she created Please Me, her journey into sexual health and pelvic floor physical therapy, and why sexual health belongs in the healthcare, self-help, fitness, and longevity conversation.  She introduces the Five Pillars of Sexual Longevity: • Blood flow and vascular health• Hormonal and physiological balance• Pelvic floor and sexual function• Brain, mindset, and pleasure• Intimacy and lifestyle for longevity Eve also reveals what's new this season, including deeper educational episodes, interactive listener participation, a Friday newsletter, new community opportunities, exclusive content, and the continued growth of Please Me Media. If you're interested in sexual health, sexual wellness, pelvic floor health, intimacy, pleasure, relationships, sexuality education, healthy aging, and sexual longevity, this episode is the perfect introduction to the next chapter of Please Me. Connect with Eve: Reach out for questions, partnerships, retreats, speaking engagements, or collaborations. Boudoir posters of Eve are also available by request, with donations starting at $100. Only five signed copies of each image will be available.  Explore the Sexual Longevity Protocol:  https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ A science-based course by Eve, a Sexual Health Physical Therapist to help you improve sexual function, confidence, and pleasure for life. Lifetime access for just $47. Contact - Please Me! Vote for Eve for Best Educator : https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/vote-4-13-2026 Affiliate Deals & Partners:  • Become a member for free monthly webinars (Code: PLEASEME): SDC Swingers Lifestyle: Seek, Discover, Connect | SDC.com  • Join the Please Me! Media Newsletter:(1) Eve Hall | Substack  • Become a Patreon of Please Me! Media: https://www.patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast • Parlor Games Bioidentical Hormones: Parlor Games | Shop  • Shameless Care: Sex Positive Healthcare: (Code: PLEASEME): STD Testing, STD Prevention, and ED Meds - Shameless Care  • Lady Pump: Lady Pump – TheLadyPump  • Penis Pump: Auto GRO Pump - Dr. Joel Kaplan • Cakes Nipple Covers: (Code: CAKES-PLEASEME 10% off) Sticky Starter Pack | Our Best Sticky Offer, $33 Savings – CAKES body  Thank you for supporting my affiliate partners. Every purchase helps support the Please Me! Media mission. Become a Please Me Founding Circle Member:  Prospectus: (copy & paste to view) file:///C:/Users/Eve/Downloads/Please%20Me%20Founding%20Circle%20Package%20(1)%20(1)%20(1).pdf Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eve-hall/support-the-future-of-independent-sexual-health-education  A Special Gift for You:  Subscribe to ASN Magazine and follow Eve's monthly column, Big Clit Energy: A Please Me! Series. And as a special gift, I'm sharing a free copy of the July issue—the issue featuring Eve on the cover and as the centerfold! Normally, ASN Magazine is available by subscription, so enjoy this special edition and take a look at Eve's latest column inside. JULY ASN 2026  The Mom Economy Magazine:  Check out my featured article of this magazine for only $2.99 here:  The Mom Economy Magazine | July 2026 Edition | She Rises Studios  The Mom Economy Anthology Book is A USA Bestseller: I'm proud to be part of this collaboration. My chapter is deeply personal and shares what I most want my daughters—and the next generation of women—to know. The Kindle edition is available now for $1.99, with the paperback available as this episode drops. Purchase the Kindle version here:  https://a.co/d/01HpPGN2  Be a Guest: :Be a Guest on Please  Me! PodcastShare your story or expertise on relationships, sexual health, and personal growth

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Let's talk about what actually happens when desire disappears in a long term relationship… because most people assume their libido is just gone, or something is broken in their relationship, when the truth is usually something completely different. In this episode I'm breaking down how desire actually works, why spontaneous desire is mostly a myth for couples past the honeymoon phase, and the one simple 20 minute practice you can try this week to start feeling connected again without forcing anything. I'm also getting into the difference between duty sex and responsive desire, because those are not the same thing and confusing them is making a lot of people miserable. If you've ever thought something is wrong with you because you don't want sex the way you used to, this episode is for you. Spoiler: nothing is wrong with you. Your desire just works differently now. #SexWithEmily #EmilyMorse #Cheating #Wisdom #Desire Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:  https://www.youtube.com/@SexWithEmilyOfficial?sub_confirmation=1  ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex.  CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/  X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily WANT MORE? Visit the Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ which includes FREE guides. Free Downloadable Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/  Text With Me: https://sexwithemily.com/text  Receive Sex Tips On The Regular: https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe  Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to http://sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply!    ============================= Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:06 The Honeymoon Phase & Why It Naturally Fades 02:09 Desire Isn't Gone — It's Changed Shape 03:35 Who This Episode Is For (And Who It's Not For) 04:47 Duty Sex vs. Responsive Desire 06:07 Reading Your Body's Real "Yes" 06:49 How Couples Quietly Drift Into "Roommates" 07:46 What the Research Says About Sex & Satisfaction 10:32 Desire Isn't a Light Switch (The Date Night Example) 12:12 Why Responsive Desire Isn't "Lesser" Desire 12:53 What's Actually Blocking Your Desire 15:15 The 20-Minute No-Sex Connection Challenge 16:16 The Makeout Challenge & Closing Thoughts (TITLE) | Sex With Emily https://www.youtube.com/sexwithemily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about how to redefine sexual intimacy when intercourse is painful or not possible so that you can stay close and connected in the season you're in. | “Every season asks something different of love.” —Anonymous Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage? Yes it is! In the 6 Pillars of Intimacy, you will discover secrets that have transformed countless marriages. Its ideas are simple, practical, and powerful. You'll be inspired to look at your marriage through a new lens and be encouraged by its commonsense approach. Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo's proven approach to building intimacy in marriage will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your spouse – starting today. Click HERE to get your copy today! Links from today's episode: Motherhood Restored Podcast The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® Certified Coaching Program Join Intimacy Mastery Today Apply for Coaching With Alisa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 162) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon" — it was released on August 3, 2026.In XYBM 162, we sit down with Joél Leon — writer, poet, speaker, and community builder — for a conversation about the one thing Black men don't practice enough: emotional intimacy with each other. We break down the male loneliness epidemic from the inside out, reframe love languages as something we owe our friends and brothers, not just our partners, and draw a direct line between the depth of our friendships and the success of our business relationships.This is a must-watch for any Black man who has a group chat that only comes alive during the NBA/NFL season and goes quiet the rest of the year — and for anyone ready to understand why the intimacy you're avoiding with your friends is the same intimacy holding back your business, your relationships, and your mental health. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @iamjoelleon https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

I'm kicking off Season 6 by turning Instagram comments and real marriage questions into deeper conversations about what actually builds a strong relationship. I'm sharing what Ben and I have learned about disagreement, repair, fun, trust, and why an extraordinary marriage doesn't require perfection. • the Season 6 format shift from reels to long-form depth • why “You complete me” can create unhealthy expectations • how to disagree without destroying safety • patterns I see in coaching like resentment disguised as sex issues • choosing accountability and curiosity over fixing your spouse • bringing back flirting, play, attraction and sex • facing betrayal, broken trust, loneliness and emotional shutdown with real skills If this conversation encouraged you, would you do me a favor and share it with someone you love? Your spouse, a friend, or another couple who could use a little love today. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Divine Union™, Nicola explores why authenticity can feel risky in relationships and how being fully yourself can actually create deeper intimacy, trust, and emotional safety.She shares how early experiences can teach us to suppress our truth to avoid conflict or disconnection, and why healthy relationships are often more resilient than we believe. Nicola also explores how conscious communication can help us express ourselves honestly without creating unnecessary rupture.The episode closes with a guided meditation to revisit a moment when you held back your truth, reconnect with what you wanted to express, and practice approaching that situation from a more authentic place.Subscribe to Nicola's Newsletter for intimacy and communication content, along with exclusive special offers.Connect with Nicola on InstagramSubscribe to Nicola's YouTube Channel  Browse Nicola's offerings on her WebsiteBecause we love to reward effort, email a screenshot of your review of Divine Union to info@nicolanavon.com to receive a free gift. Looking to start your own podcast?Nicola's Top Podcast Tools:Power Up Podcasting CourseBuzzsprout Podcast Hosting Platform*Nicola is an Affiliate for these productsBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Nicole Navon, or used by Nicole Navon with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use of this Podcast may be made, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing.This podcast is for educationa...

Sex can be one of the most powerful ways a husband and wife connect. When intimacy is approached in a healthy way, it can deepen emotional connection, build trust, increase affection, and strengthen your marriage in incredible ways.But the opposite can also be true. There are things couples can introduce into their sexual relationship that may seem harmless at first but can slowly create distance, hurt trust, or damage the marriage. That's one reason we receive SO MANY questions from couples asking, “Is this okay?” or “Is this something we should be doing in our marriage?”And honestly, some of these questions aren't easy to answer with a simple yes or no. Every couple has different backgrounds, experiences, values, and comfort levels. What may be healthy and enjoyable for one couple may not be right for another.So in this episode, we're talking about some of these difficult and sometimes uncomfortable questions and sharing the guidelines we use in our own marriage to determine whether something is going to bring us closer together—or potentially create distance.If you've ever wondered where the line is between what is healthy, helpful, and appropriate in the bedroom and what could ultimately hurt your relationship, this episode is for you.We'll give you practical questions and guidelines you can use to make those decisions for your own marriage, rather than simply following what everyone else says is “normal.”

In part two of my conversation with Susan Bratton and Karl Eberhardt, we go even deeper into what actually holds a non-monogamous relationship together. We talk about why communication can make or break an open relationship, what Karl learned about himself after six years of practicing polyamory, and the concept they call "Team Sweetie" — showing up for each other through illness, grief, and everything in between. Susan shares her free "Alchemy of Intimacy" guide for couples considering this kind of relationship, and we get into the practical side of staying safe: their fluid-bonded screening process, the STI most people have never heard of, and why standard insurance testing doesn't catch everything. We close with what it really means to love your partners through their mistakes.In This Episode:0:00 – Welcome Back: Picking Up Where We Left Off0:24 – Intro: Redefining Life & Sex After 500:46 – Why Good Communication Makes (or Breaks) an Open Relationship3:35 – Six Years In: What Polyamory Taught Karl About Himself4:59 – "Team Sweetie": Showing Up for Each Other Through Crisis7:15 – Susan's Advice: The Alchemy of Intimacy & 10 Rules for Success8:45 – Karl's Advice: Build the Framework Before You Open Up10:23 – The Screening Document: Where New Partners Start11:07 – Inside the STI Testing Protocol: Mycoplasma, Incubation Periods & Protex Health14:00 – Nobody's Perfect: Loving Your Partners Through Mistakes15:08 – The Testing Gap: Why Insurance Won't Screen for Herpes17:09 – Final TakeawaysTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!Testing before getting physical is non-negotiable for me — ProDx Health makes it easy. First PASS-certified at-home STI kit, herpes testing included. 15% off: http://prodxhealth.com/discount/taboo

Are you truly devoted to intimacy, or are you just devoted to being right? In this fiery and deeply personal episode of Sex, Love and Everything In Between, Jacob and Meg get incredibly real about the uncomfortable, ego-obliterating reality of long-term partnership.Spoiler alert: true intimacy isn't about finding a "perfect" partner who never triggers you. It is built in the micro-moments of tension—when every bone in your body wants to withhold love, keep score, and wait for them to apologize first. Meg shares a raw story about projecting her own lack of self-care onto Jacob, and the internal work it took to drop her defenses and walk back into the room with an open heart.They also tackle the concept of "emotional foreplay" for men, explaining why forcing a partner with a shut-down nervous system to process emotions at your pace isn't connection. It's self-serving. If you are tired of playing the right/wrong game and want to step into a new paradigm of sacred reciprocity and true devotion, this episode will change the way you relate.Episode HighlightsThe Illusion of the Perfect Partner: Why waiting for your partner to do everything right so you can finally relax is a recipe for deep control, not deep love.Devotion to Ego vs. Devotion to Intimacy: How to catch yourself in the micro-moments when you are withholding love, and the practice of opening your heart even when you want to be right.Meg's Moment of Tension: Unpacking a recent argument over a camping trip to reveal the deeper truth of self-abandonment and unexpressed desires.The Power of Self-Inquiry: Why surrendering your "story" of the argument is required to drop into the deeper truth of your relationship.Emotional Foreplay for Men: Understanding how to attune to your partner's nervous system. Why men often need non-verbal emotional foreplay (like physical touch) the same way women often need sexual foreplay.The Danger of Forced Vulnerability: Why demanding your partner to "just open up" when their nervous system is in shutdown mode is a violation of their safety.Unconditional Ownership: The absolute power of taking deep accountability for your projections without expecting a single thing in return.

Episode Overview:  Steve Fisher is 77 years old, lives in Nebraska, and has been through more than most men can imagine. In 2020, he and his wife were both diagnosed with cancer at the same time. Her lung cancer surgery was followed by a catastrophic complication, and Steve lost her in late 2020, while still carrying his own prostate cancer diagnosis.  In the first half of 2021, Steve went ahead with treatment: low-dose brachytherapy (permanent seed implants) followed by 20 sessions of external beam radiation, plus a short course of Lupron (a prescription hormonal therapy). His PSA is now sitting at 0.04. Cancer-wise, things are excellent.  But nobody told Steve what was coming next. No one talked to him about erectile dysfunction, penile rehabilitation, vacuum pumps, constriction rings, or the emotional weight of losing sexual function on top of losing a partner. He navigated that on his own, with little support from his healthcare team.  Then in May 2026, Steve stumbled across Victoria Cullen's website A Touchy Subject on YouTube, joined The Hub, and things started to shift. He ordered daily Cialis and a Soma OT medical-grade vacuum pump — the right equipment, with the right information about how constriction rings work in combination with a pump. Within two months, Steve and Carol were having penetrative sex again for the first time in years.  This episode is also about the emotional and psychological side of this journey — the anxiety men carry silently, the male ego dimension of losing erectile function, and the importance of community, peer support, and simply having someone to talk to who understands.  This is a warm, funny, honest, and genuinely hopeful conversation about grief, finding love again, getting information too late, and what happens when a man finally gets the right tools and the right support.   Golden Tip: How to use the pumps with a constriction ring successfully, including Steve's tip about lubricant on the outside of the cylinder.     In This Episode, We Cover  Options when PDE5i (Viagra etc) don't work   The difference between medical-grade vacuum pumps and sex toys   Why injections (Trimix) failed for Steve and what was missing from the picture  Constriction rings: the information that changed everything- Golden Tip even Melissa learnt something new!  Finding love again in later life and navigating intimacy with a new partner  The mental and emotional toll of erectile dysfunction, the side no one talks about enough  Victoria Cullen's community The Hub, and why peer support matters  Steve's new YouTube channel: Everyday Prostate Cancer Warrior   Key Message from Steve  Steve's closing message is about the emotional and mental burden men carry through this. Cancer treatment gets you through the door. But the anxiety, the silence, the feeling that you should just be grateful you're alive that stays with men for years. Steve wants other men to know it is acceptable to talk about it, to seek support, and to keep going. He had almost given up entirely. Finding the right community, the right information, and the right equipment changed everything.    Resources & Links  The Hub – Victoria Cullen's online community for men navigating prostate cancer recovery and intimacy: A Touchy Subject / The Hub  Steve's YouTube channel – personal stories and practical experience from a prostate cancer survivor: Everyday Prostate Cancer Warrior on YouTube  Book a telehealth appointment with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic  For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com.au   Steve Fisher YouTube link to his Everyday Prostate Cancer Warrior. https://youtu.be/APLm1W8uPBA?si=SfaA9A74GqMNcvUq  Click here to shop the Sompatherapy Pumps: The Touch II Automatic Pump, and the Response II Manual Pump  Click here to watch Melissa's YouTube video: Most Men Use the SOMA VED Wrong | Here's the Correct Way    Book a telehealth consultation with our sexual health nurse practitioners:  Restorative Health Clinic    For more information visit our websites:  www.rshealth.com.au  www.makehardeasy.com.au  www.melissahadleybarrett.com    Need Support?  At Restorative Health Clinic, we support men and their partners with:  Penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment  Erectile dysfunction  Vacuum pump and constriction ring education and prescription  Penile injection therapy  Intimacy and sexual recovery  Partner-inclusive support where appropriate  Practical, evidence-based strategies for rebuilding confidence and function    We offer telehealth consultations Australia-wide and internationally, making it easier for men to access experienced, compassionate support no matter where they live. If Steve's story sounds familiar, we would love to hear from you.    Restorative Health Clinic also has a psychologist-sexologist joining the team. If you are struggling with the emotional or psychological side of erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer recovery, or intimacy, we can support you there too – as an individual or as a couple.    Listen & Subscribe  If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and review The Penis Project Podcast. Your feedback helps more men and their partners find these conversations. Search for The Penis Project Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.    We also have a free email list for updates, episodes, and resources. You can sign up via our website.     Connect With Us  We love hearing from real people navigating their health. If you would like to share your story or ask a question, get in touch.    Email: admin@rshealth.com.au    Websites:  rshealth.com.au   makehardeasy.com.au  melissahadleybarrett.com    Instagram:  @melissahadleybarrett  @restorativehealth.clinic    YouTube:  Melissa Hadley Barrett    TikTok:  @melissahadleybarrett    Facebook:  Melissa Hadley Barrett  Restorative Health Clinic    LinkedIn:  Melissa Hadley Barrett    TEDx Talk:  Watch on YouTube 

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 162) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 162: The Business of Intimacy with Joél Leon" — it was released on August 3, 2026.In XYBM 162, we sit down with Joél Leon — writer, poet, speaker, and community builder — for a conversation about the one thing Black men don't practice enough: emotional intimacy with each other. We break down the male loneliness epidemic from the inside out, reframe love languages as something we owe our friends and brothers, not just our partners, and draw a direct line between the depth of our friendships and the success of our business relationships.This is a must-watch for any Black man who has a group chat that only comes alive during the NBA/NFL season and goes quiet the rest of the year — and for anyone ready to understand why the intimacy you're avoiding with your friends is the same intimacy holding back your business, your relationships, and your mental health. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @iamjoelleon https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Why do so many trauma survivors say "yes" when every part of their body is saying "no"? In this deeply compassionate episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by somatic educator Luis Mojica to explore one of the least understood trauma adaptations: sexual fawning. While many people recognize fawning as people-pleasing, sexual fawning often remains hidden beneath shame, confusion, and self-blame. Together, they unpack how the nervous system can mistake compliance for safety, why intimacy can become intertwined with survival, and how early developmental experiences shape adult relationships. You'll learn why fawning is not a personality trait but an intelligent physiological adaptation, how developmental trauma creates "over-couplings" between fear and pleasure, and why healing begins not with forcing different behaviors, but by learning to recognize the body's earliest protective signals. This conversation also explores the relationship between attachment wounds, body boundaries, shame, freeze responses, compassion, and nervous system capacity—offering a new framework for understanding sexuality through the lens of neuroscience, somatics, and post-traumatic growth. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, struggle to maintain boundaries, or simply want a deeper understanding of how survival responses influence intimacy, this episode offers practical insights and profound hope for healing. In This Episode What the fawn response actually is—and why it's far more than people-pleasing The difference between fawning and sexual fawning How developmental trauma couples fear, shame, and arousal Why sexual fawning often occurs inside loving, committed relationships The physiology behind compliance, dissociation, and body boundaries How freeze and fawn work together during traumatic experiences Why shame is a physiological state—not a character flaw Understanding over-coupling and how the nervous system learns survival The difference between present danger and nervous system triggers How to recognize the first body signals before a fawn response occurs Why compassion can feel threatening to a traumatized nervous system The relationship between chronic people-pleasing, chronic illness, and nervous system capacity Practical somatic practices for interrupting the fawn response and rebuilding body trust Start Here If today's conversation resonated with you, these resources are a powerful next step:

What happens when you stop outsourcing your health and start learning how to think for yourself? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Stephanie Rimka challenges the way we've been taught to approach health, healing, and even our own bodies. We dive into medical gaslighting, health sovereignty, nervous system regulation, autism spectrum, biohacking, and why the right intervention at the wrong time can sometimes do more harm than good. We also explore the deeper biology of safety, femininity, intimacy, relationships, and what it takes to reconnect with yourself after years of overriding your own signals. Dr. Rimka offers a radically different perspective on health: one that asks us to stop blindly following protocols, understand our own physiology, and learn how to think rather than simply being told what to do. If you've ever felt dismissed by the medical system, disconnected from your body, stuck in survival mode, or overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it really means to take your health back.Dr. Stephanie Rimka is a clinician, educator, and speaker specializing in mitochondrial function, nervous system regulation, and the biological foundations of brain health, mental health, and human performance. With nearly three decades of clinical experience working with conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and complex neurodevelopmental challenges, her work focuses on helping practitioners and audiences understand why conventional protocols often fail and how to think in systems rather than isolated interventions.She is a founding faculty member of Peptide University, where she teaches clinicians worldwide how to apply advanced therapies through the lens of mitochondrial physiology, signaling, and clinical sequencing. Her approach integrates bioenergetics, trauma physiology, and metabolic health to create a more precise and effective model for restoring energy, cognitive function, and emotional resilience.Dr. Rimka is also the author of Receive: The Dance of Feminine Power, and the creator of multiple educational programs exploring the intersection of biology, identity, and human potential. Her work challenges reductionist approaches to health and emphasizes the importance of sequence, structure, and system-wide coherence, particularly in the treatment of chronic mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.SHOW NOTES:0:38 Welcome to the show!2:33 About Dr. Stephanie Rimka3:21 Welcome to the podcast!4:01 How she defines health5:28 How we lose our sovereignty10:26 Medical gaslighting12:45 Renee's story16:20 Learning how to think18:35 Nervous system & decision-making20:53 The problem with biohacking25:30 Burning man28:13 Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder33:14 Restoring intimacy & sex37:56 Balancing masculine & feminine in relationships39:58 Strategies to decrease dissociation & increase creativity46:45 Bioenergetics & nature somatics51:49 Permission to be lazy56:47 Brain wave support1:00:49 When to use biohacking tech1:06:30 Creating a healthier home1:11:15 Beauty is safety1:13:05 Botox issues1:20:20 How she learned to think1:22:43 How to find her1:31:30 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: www.drrimka.comIG: @dr_rimkaLinkedIn: @drstephanierimkaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Do you suffer with premature ejaculation (PE)? Want to control how long you last during sex? Is it having a damaging effect on your self confidence, your sexual confidence and your overall happiness in life, with women or in your sexual, intimate connection in your marriage?In this episode I talk to Keeley Rankin who is a Sex and Relationship coach from California, we discuss her work with men around this issue for the past 14 years, what she's learnt, how she helps her clients, the stages she takes them through in her program and whether there are specific problems or causes that need special attention, plus the role of shame and performance anxiety in early ejactulation.Get in contact with Keeley at her website here: https://www.keeleyrankin.com/a/2147830983/dNzSY7xNAnd access her premature ejaculation course here: https://www.keeleyrankin.com/a/2147934565/dNzSY7xNBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goodguys2greatmen-podcast--4650431/support.In our coaching, we help men get a powerful new mindset that empowers you to give, love and connect more deeply because you're finally doing that within yourself first. This mindset allows empathy, trust and connection to happen because you're confident in who you're being. We teach skills and knowledge that nobody ever teaches men when we're younger. Skills and knowledge that make you feel confident and in control even when chaos is going on around you. It's amazing what you can achieve when you make yourself a priority. Most men don't.   They are too busy taking care of everyone else.  Too busy minding the store and making the money.   They are focused on the "outside game" of winning life. But their "inside game" of confidence and clarity is suffering badly. You can only improve your inside game with other men. We would love to help you become more calm, more strong emotionally and more confident and happy in who you are as a man. Come and join us, either through 1-on-1 coaching with my colleague Dan Dore or me, or in our group coaching program with other amazing men who are travelling the same path as you right now in our Men's Live Coaching Roundtable. There's an amazing tribe of guys in this group with us, supporting and helping each other through this process of growth and self realization. https://goodguys2greatmen.com/goodguys2greatmen-live-coaching-roun

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My boy asked me .. how do you tell the difference between intensity and actual intimacy (especially in a push/pull dynamic where it's hard to tell the difference)? I share my thoughts on what I feel the difference is and how to identify it. But before I get into that, I play a voice note from a girl who is navigating a similar situation about a guy who communicated his lack of certainty to her, and how she feels guilty for ending it so quickly. I'll share an update about my life, on staying away from safe connections, and reflecting on the pattern of dating women who have mostly approached me (and why I think that might not be the way).Ready to break the pattern, apply to work with me: https://confidencechris.com/mentorship-applicationChapters: 00:00 My New Approach to Dating11:03 Voice Note: Dating the Right Person, Cut Him Off, Then Guilt Tripped38:55 Intensity vs Actual Intimacy

Some of the most dangerous lies don't sound like lies.They sound like wisdom.They sound spiritual.They sound like discernment, responsibility, or even maturity.That's exactly what makes them so costly.In Part 1, we uncover the first three lies that quietly keep many women braced, guarded, and fighting battles they were never meant to fight. In this episode, we'll explore:#1  What Is Keeping the Peace Costing You?Could what you've been calling peace actually be self-protection?#2  Are You Expecting the Battle Before the Day Even Begins?What if preparing for difficulty has quietly become your default posture?#3  Are You Fighting for Something Jesus Already Gave You?What changes when you stop fighting for victory and start living from it?

Chris feels more like he's cohabitating than truly connected in his 25-year marriage, with little intimacy and growing indifference.  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can you pursue your biggest dreams without sacrificing intimacy and connection?In this episode, I'm joined by relationship expert and transformational coach Stefanos Sifandos to explore self-worth, healthy relationships, emotional connection, and the hidden patterns that keep so many people feeling stuck. We dive into how social media influences our sense of worth, whether ambition competes with intimacy, and the practical tools that help couples reconnect on a deeper level.We also talk about raising children in a digital world, what healthy empowerment really looks like, and the everyday shifts that can transform both your relationship with yourself and those you love.In this episode, we discuss relationships, self-worth, social media, parenting, intimacy, personal growth, and creating deeper connection in every area of life.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/706 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling in your marriage and not sure if you need help? In this video I discuss the top 5 signs your relationship needs counseling. As you listen, discern how many of the signs you're experiencing in your marriage. Reaching out for help can be difficult because we want to feel like we can solve things on our own. However, we go to the dentist for our teeth and the mechanic for our car. Sometimes, we need to go to a marriage expert for our marriage. 

Should Your Spouse Really Come First?It's one of the most controversial messages we share, and every time we talk about it, the comments explode.Should your spouse come before your children? Before your career? Before your friends? Is putting your spouse first actually healthy... or is it outdated advice?In this thought provoking episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy talk with Austin and tackle one of the biggest debates in marriage. They discuss why prioritizing your spouse is often misunderstood, and what "putting your spouse first" really looks like in a healthy relationship.Whether you completely agree, strongly disagree, or have never thought about it before, this conversation will challenge your perspective and help you evaluate the priorities that shape your marriage every day.This episode may just change the way you think about what it takes to build a lasting, passionate, and deeply connected marriage.

Psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher is answering your questions! From how to stop ruminating on negative thoughts, to when you should bring up your divorce when newly dating - Dr. Hillary has sound advice! Struggling with intimacy after your divorce? Let’s talk about it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher is answering your questions! From how to stop ruminating on negative thoughts, to when you should bring up your divorce when newly dating - Dr. Hillary has sound advice! Struggling with intimacy after your divorce? Let’s talk about it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher is answering your questions! From how to stop ruminating on negative thoughts, to when you should bring up your divorce when newly dating - Dr. Hillary has sound advice! Struggling with intimacy after your divorce? Let’s talk about it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher is answering your questions! From how to stop ruminating on negative thoughts, to when you should bring up your divorce when newly dating - Dr. Hillary has sound advice! Struggling with intimacy after your divorce? Let’s talk about it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher is answering your questions! From how to stop ruminating on negative thoughts, to when you should bring up your divorce when newly dating - Dr. Hillary has sound advice! Struggling with intimacy after your divorce? Let’s talk about it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher is answering your questions! From how to stop ruminating on negative thoughts, to when you should bring up your divorce when newly dating - Dr. Hillary has sound advice! Struggling with intimacy after your divorce? Let’s talk about it! Email us at: IDOPOD@iheartradio.com or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844-443-6763)Follow I Do, Part 2 on Instagram and TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you could peek inside the Diamond Intimacy Collective before deciding if it's right for you? In this special replay episode, Dr. Sonia shares the Welcome & Q&A session from the Diamond Intimacy Collective, giving you an inside look at the community, the curriculum, and the vision behind creating a space where women in midlife can learn, grow, connect, and reignite intimacy on their own terms. You'll hear Dr. Sonia answer the most common questions women ask before joining, including what happens inside the Collective, how Kajabi and the Skool community work together, what the monthly coaching calls and Pajama Parties are like, and why community is such an important part of lasting transformation. You'll also get an exclusive preview of the upcoming REIGNITE Intimacy Program—the live 12-week coaching experience available as a bonus to Founding Members. Whether you're curious about joining or simply want to learn more about Dr. Sonia's approach to intimacy coaching, this episode gives you a front-row seat.

You may not be fighting about what you think you're fighting about. Learn how to uncover what's underneath the argument and identify what really needs your attention. | “Behind every argument is often something deeper that has not been said.” —Anonymous Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage? Yes it is! In the 6 Pillars of Intimacy, you will discover secrets that have transformed countless marriages. Its ideas are simple, practical, and powerful. You'll be inspired to look at your marriage through a new lens and be encouraged by its commonsense approach. Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo's proven approach to building intimacy in marriage will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your spouse – starting today. Click HERE to get your copy today! Links from today's episode: The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® Certified Coaching Program Join Intimacy Mastery Today Apply for Coaching With Alisa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and discuss how friendship with others leads us into deeper intimacy with God. We talk about our longing for both human and divine communion, how healthy friendships free us from self-preoccupation, and why learning to receive feedback is essential to our growth. We also reflect on how unmet desires in friendship are signs of our longing for the Trinity and the importance of releasing lesser goods so that we can be free to receive God's greater gifts.    Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon).   Journal Questions: What makes me feel at home with the Trinity? How has God invited me to be a more faithful friend? Where do I need to grow in self-awareness and be freed from self-preoccupation? What is my disposition when someone lovingly reveals my own weaknesses and shortcomings to me? How have I refused to grow?   Discussion Questions: What makes you feel at home with other people? How is God inviting you into deeper communion with others? How has the Lord revealed to you your weaknesses and shortcomings? How did you receive that truth from Him? How have you given into sloth by seeking God's lesser gifts and ignoring His greater gifts?   Quote to Ponder: "In a special way, Christian friendship is meant to help us grow in our relationship with the Lord, as one intimately loved by him. It is meant to give us some small experience of what it means to be at home in communion with the Holy Trinity. Only in intimacy with the Lord are we the deepest "who we are." Only in communion with him are we our truest selves." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 77)   Scripture for Lectio: "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (John 15:15)   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Scripture Verse 02:37 Human Friendship Helps Us Grow In Relationship with God 05:06 Freedom from Self-Preoccupation 07:47 Cultivating Self Awareness 10:15 Giving and Receiving Honest Feedback 14:36 Pain in Friendship is a Symbol of Our Longing for God 19:12 What Should We Do with Our Ache? 22:48 Resting in the Enjoyment of Lesser Gifts 25:05 A Call to Make Room 27:22 Closing Prayer