Podcasts about intimacy

Are you wondering if your partner is drinking too much? Are they telling you it's their choice how much they drink? If so, you're going to have some marital problems. Any addictive behavior that impairs your relationship is a marital topic. In this episode I walk you through some steps on what to do about it. 

Ep 152 Description:  "It didn't feel like it was ever bigger than me because it was coming from me. It was hard, but I could do it, which was such a powerful feeling to have afterwards, where I was like, ‘oh my god, like I could do anything!'" —Estefany Angeles   What if birth could feel less like a medical procedure and more like a love story? So many parents are told to brace for pain, control their bodies, and power through—but what if the journey could be sacred, intimate, and even blissful? It's time to challenge the stories we've inherited and reclaim birth as an experience of connection, power, and pleasure. Drawing from her Dominican roots and her own transformative birth experiences, Birth A Mi Manera Founder, Estefany Angeles, blends cultural tradition with evidence-based care to help families embrace autonomy and joy in childbirth. Her perspective brings a rare and refreshing vision of birth that celebrates both the body's wisdom and the soul's longing for connection. Hit play to hear practical ways to invite pleasure, intimacy, and presence into labor, reclaim cultural wisdom, and weave joy into childbirth education and doula care.   Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471    Episode Highlights: 03:28 Estefany's First Birth Journey 18:33 Second Birth: Pandemic and Personal Growth 22:54 Third Birth: Intentionality and Community Support 39:20 Postpartum Reflections    Resources: 

In this episode, DB sits down with Dr. Genesee Herzberg to talk about ketamine, couples therapy, and psychedelic pleasure. They get into common myths, what actually happens in a session, how ketamine can help couples break old patterns, and why novelty can reignite connection and desire. Plus: how touch and consent can be part of healing. Guest DetailsDr. Genesee Herzberg is a clinical psychologist from the California Bay Area. She is co-founder of Sage Integrative Health, a holistic psychedelic clinic and training institute, Alchemy Community Therapy Center, a non-profit, sliding scale psychedelic clinic, and the International Alliance of MDMA Practitioners. She has worked as a trainer and supervisor in ketamine-assisted therapy through Sage. Genesee is an author and co-editor of the book Integral Psychedelic Therapy. ABOUT SEASON 12 Season 12 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies—you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter: @sexedwithdb Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 12 SPONSORS Lion's Den, Uberlube, & Magic Wand Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! GET IN TOUCH Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.comSubscribe to our BRAND NEW newsletter for hot goss, expert advice, and *the* most salacious stories. FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" ABOUT THE SHOW Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question. SEASON 12 TEAM Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her) Producer: Sadie Lidji (she/her) Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen (she/her) Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them) MUSIC Intro theme music: Hook Sounds Background music: Bright State by Ketsa Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa and Soul Trap by Ketsa

Do you trust yourself, have allowance for yourself, honour yourself, have vulnerability with yourself and are grateful for you? In this episode of Choice, Change and Action Simone Milasas talks with Sarah Grandinetti about the 5 Elements of Intimacy: trust, allowance, gratitude, vulnerability, and honor. Where have you misidentified the meaning of these words? Are you avoiding any of them? What if everything you have ever been told is a lie? What else could be possible if you started to play with the 5 Elements of Intimacy in all areas of your life? Keys Takeaways The 5 Elements Of Intimacy Teaching Other People How To Treat You Choosing Greater Playing With The 5 Elements Of Intimacy What Are You Making Matter? Consciousness Is A Marathon How Many Elements of Intimacy Are You Avoiding? Change Parenting, Change The World What Works For You? It's About The Energy Daily Questions: “Where am I not choosing …(insert element)... right now?”  "What else can I choose here?” “What else is possible?” "What would it take to change this?” Useful Links: The Clearing Statement explained Access Consciousness Website Choice, Change & Action Podcast Instagram Follow Simone Milasas Simone's Website Simone's Instagram Simone's Facebook Simone's YouTube Simone's Telegram Simone's Contact Email  Follow Sarah Grandinetti Sarah's Website Sarah's Instagram Sarah's Facebook Play with Simone Milasas The Profit Club membership Getting Out of Debt Joyfully Taking Action online video course All Upcoming Classes with Simone Past Class Recordings Mentioned In This Episode Inside Out movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673  Relationships Done Different facilitators: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/micrositesfolder/relationship-done-different/the-facilitators-search/?PageSize=25&SortBy=lastName&Descending=false&CurrentPageNumber=1&FacilitatorCertificationIds=10907&FacilitatorCertificationIds=203745&PopHostsOnly=false  Relationships Done Different 10 week Program with Sarah Grandinetti: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/class-catalog/access-special-classes/relationships-done-different/relationships-done-different---10-week-program_638898754549063671/details  Relationships Done Different online class with Simone Milasas: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/class-catalog/access-special-classes/relationships-done-different/relationships-done-different-with-an-advanced-faci_638715210734783540/details 

EPISODE 274 Interview with Shannon Hamaker. Shannon is on a mission to help people shed the layers of misunderstanding around sexuality and intimacy, unlocking the magic that comes with self-discovery and deeper connection. What began as a personal journey to enhance her 19-year marriage has transformed into a movement to support others in embracing their sexual wellness. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.S. in Human Ecology (Marriage & Family focus), Shannon is a Certified Sexual Health Promoter and Educator (Indiana University), Certified Sex Coach, and Somatic Practitioner (TCS™ Method). She is passionate about breaking myths around human sexuality through intimacy education and promoting products that support sexual health, especially for those affected by medication side effects, pelvic pain, peri & post-menopause, and cancer treatments. This is your invitation to reconnect, rediscover, and reclaim your pleasure. Let's (s)explore together! If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

In this episode of the Get Your Sexy Back Podcast for Couples, we share how the natural dance between the masculine and feminine can transform your intimacy, trust, and erotic connection. Whether you're new to polarity or deep in your practice, this conversation offers insight, lived experience, and tangible steps to bring more presence and passion into your relationship. What you'll hear in this episode:Why the feminine opens most when she feels safe, seen, and fully heldHow to lean into your core essence without falling into gender stereotypesHow to spot when trauma patterns are pulling you out of polarity and what to do about itWhat are the little daily acts that build trust and deepen attractionHow we weave these practices into private couples retreats at Phoenix Rising If you're craving more trust, more passion, and more magnetic attraction in your relationship…

Jackie Pack   Mon, Aug 11, 3:00 PM (22 hours ago)     to me    What happens when two people not only survive the wreckage of addiction but turn their healing into a lifeline for others? In this episode, Josh and Charlene Lewis share how their personal recovery journeys inspired Return to Intimacy, a program helping couples rebuild connection after betrayal.  Addiction doesn't just damage trust—it can shatter intimacy at its core. But recovery, when approached with honesty, courage, and the right tools, can become the pathway back to deeper connection than ever before.

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In today's conversation, host Kelly Higdon interviews Gary, LCSW, founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery. Gary shares his evolution from solo practice to leading a multi-state group focused on the theme of intimacy—both in clinical work and in business leadership.Kelly and Gary discuss building authentic connections among clinicians, maintaining quality while expanding, and redefining success beyond just financial growth. Gary offers practical insights on fostering community, overcoming fear as a business owner, and staying true to your practice's core values.If you're looking to grow a counseling practice with purpose and meaning, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration.---Gary's Website: www.intimacyrecovery.com/gary-katz Learn more about Business School for Therapists: news.zynnyme.com/business-school/Website: zynnyme.comBlog: zynnyme.com/blogYouTube: youtube.com/zynnymeFacebook: facebook.com/kellyandmirandaInstagram: instagram.com/zynnyme/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2456942/Pinterest: pinterest.com/zynnyme/Check out more episodes of the Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories podcast on these platforms + leave a review letting us know what you think:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Corey Has Psychic AnxietyAt least three times in my life, I have had crazy emotions the day before something bad happens. In high school, after a cross country run I started crying for no reason. The next day, my parents announced they were getting a divorce. The day before the guy I thought was the one dumped me, same thing. I had crazy anxiety Monday...my dad had a bad fall Tuesday morning. (He's okay) How do we cash in on this?Sleep MaxingMore Americans are investing in better rest through products, routines and lifestyle changes, reshaping both bedrooms and behaviors along the way.This includes redesigning bedrooms to tracking sleep with wearable devices .The most popular sleepmaxxing tools Americans are using include white noise machines or soundscapes (38%), blackout curtains (36%), melatonin or sleep gummies (34%), and following a strict sleep/wake schedule (24%). Over 40% say they've given up or at least cut back on scrolling, caffeine and late-night drinks.Four C's Of A Strong RelationshipCommunication. Talk things over…even what makes you angry.Cooperation. It extends to everything from chores to the bedroom.Compromise. You don't have to change who you are to compromise on something.Consummation. Intimacy is such a vital part of a happy marriage, but don't ever use intimacy against them.Second Date UpdateDamian and Valerie met online and found that they both really enjoy trying new wines. They pick wine-tasting in Petaluma for their first date. What could cause Damian to ghost?

Learn about one of the most devastating challenges a marriage can face and what you can do when you're confronted with infidelity. | “Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat.” —Paul Young 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: Join Intimacy Mastery Today Apply for Coaching With Alisa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The problem isn't that your desire or drive is changing. The problem is that you're not talking about these changes and finding solutions on how to evolve with them and stay connected.  In this vulnerable and eye-opening episode, we share the real reasons intimacy shifts over time (especially after kids, through peri-menopause, or with stress and aging), and how couples can adapt together rather than growing apart. In this episode you'll hear: -A raw confession from a wife/mom at a retreat Jocelyn spoke at recently -The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire -Why intimacy isn't just physical—it's deeply emotional and environmental -How hormones, lifestyle, and fear influence libido -Practical steps to create a more connected, satisfying intimate relationship—at any age   This episode is part of our Intimacy Series—helping couples reignite closeness and communication in every season of marriage. Want daily prompts to rebuild emotional & physical intimacy?

About this Episode Passion and intimacy are at the heart of every thriving relationship—yet even the healthiest couples can find these sparks fading over time, or wonder if their desires are truly “normal.” For so many couples, sexual connection can become routine, tangled up in old beliefs, busy schedules, and silent worries about whether you're truly satisfied or doing it right. The search for authentic sexual fulfillment often brings up more questions than answers, leaving many people longing for deeper, more meaningful connection but uncertain about how to find it. In this episode, you'll discover a fresh perspective on intimacy, focusing on how to move beyond comparison, shame, and routine to create a vibrant, personalized sexual connection. Guided by expert insights and the latest research, you'll learn practical strategies for accessing flow state during intimacy, embracing your unique sexuality, and rekindling sensuality throughout all stages of your relationship. From breaking free of social norms to simple rituals for everyday connection, this conversation is packed with actionable steps and empowering ideas designed to help you cultivate lasting passion and deeper joy with your partner. Dr. Emily Jamea is an award-winning sex and relationship therapist and the USA Today best-selling author of Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion. Emily speaks nationally and internationally to a diverse range of audiences. Her expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, NBC, and more. Dr. Jamea is an award-winning columnist for Healthy Women. She hosts the Love and Libido podcast and writes for Psychology Today. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. Episode Highlights  06:09 How Emily Jamia's unique upbringing in a sex-positive home within a conservative town sparked her early interest in sexuality. 10:41 Defining "Normal" in sexuality. 14:07 The emotional and psychological dimensions of sex. 20:38 Building sensuality through everyday moments. 23:14 The science and benefits of affectionate touch. 27:02 Going beyond just resolving disconnects to proactively cultivating passionate connections. 28:01 The role of flow state in sexual satisfaction. 34:05 The five keys to deep sexual connection. 36:18 Simple practices for returning to presence and embodiment. 40:33 How small changes and novelty spark lasting desire. Mentioned Transcendent Sex Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) ERP 362: Understanding & Increasing Sexual Desire — An Interview with Dr. Lori Brotto Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication Connect with Emily Jamea Websites: emilyjamea.com Facebook: facebook.com/dremilyjamea Instagram: instagram.com/dremilyjamea LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dremilyjamea Podcast: emilyjamea.com/love-libido-podcast | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-and-libido/id1572696112 Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like it to be discussed, please contact us by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.

Relational Reckoning is a powerful tool that helps couples take inventory of their relationship, identify resentment, and make informed decisions about whether to stay together or part ways.• Using coaching or therapy as a "misery stabilizer" indicates deeper relationship issues that need addressing• Relational Reckoning answers the question: "Is there enough good in this relationship to mourn what I'm not getting?"• Create two columns - "Good" and "Needs/Missing" - to visualize your relationship inventory• For each unmet need, consider whether it can be met outside the relationship or by yourself• Some needs, like physical intimacy, require direct communication and possibly professional guidance• This tool can be used annually to reboot your relationship and have honest conversations• Working with a relationship coach helps ensure you make decisions with clarity and peaceIf you'd like support with this process or want to schedule a free 30-minute relationship breakthrough call, visit monicatanner.com/call or email moni@monicatanner.com.Send us a text

David, a Mexican American, grew up navigating the influence of two cultures—his Hispanic, Catholic upbringing and the American, white culture around him. He describes his Hispanic roots as warm, physical, and affectionate, yet completely silent when it came to conversations about sex. While his parents assured him he could talk to them about anything, the unspoken rule was clear: sex was a taboo topic.At just eight years old, David discovered his father's hidden pornography stash. That early exposure deeply shaped his perceptions of women and his ideas about what relationships should look like. Years later, when he met his wife in college, the hidden pressures and distorted beliefs he carried began to strain their intimacy. It wasn't until he joined Janna's program that David finally began to recognize—and untangle—the negative effects of those early experiences.Tune in next week to hear Part 2 of David's story. Get Janna's FREE 3-part video series for women, The Real Reason You Don't Want Sex.Janna's Wanting It More Foundations self-paced course for women is always open for registration. Learn more and join here.Join the waitlist for the Oct./Nov. 2025 round of Doing It Together here.Learn about the Doing It Together program details, schedules, testimonials, and Q&A.Leave a podcast review: We'd so appreciate your ​rating and review​ to help the podcast reach more couples.

Dr. Mark and Dr. Michele Sherwood discuss intimacy as more than sex—emphasizing connection, communication, and well-being throughout the day, not just in the bedroom. They also caution against energy drinks, linking them to anxiety, heart issues, and even fatalities in young athletes, while offering Kingdom Energy as a safer alternative. Additionally, they debunk the myth of frequent small meals, explaining how poor timing and high glycemic foods can disrupt insulin and fat metabolism. Their holistic approach encourages deeper relationships, mindful eating habits, and safer sources of energy for a healthier lifestyle.Get a FREE chapter of Fork Your Diet: http://forkyourdiet.comFor Functional Medical Institute supplements https://shop.fmidr.com/Financial consulting for your future https://kirkelliottphd.com/sherwood/To Find out more information about the plan Kevin Sorbo uses with the Functional Medical Institute https://sherwood.tv/affiliate/?id=152...Watch “The Prayer List” On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09C8FW2CK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rVisit: www.okmoviestream.com/Our privacy policy & disclaimer apply to this video. You can view the details here:https://fmidr.com/privacy-polcy

This couple had an intimacy breakthrough most couples miss.He was frustrated they weren't having sex.She felt used and emotionally abandoned.He said, “I'm always open to sex—she just never initiates.”She said, “It doesn't feel like love. It feels like pressure.”Like so many couples, they were stuck in a painful standoff—both wanting connection, but waiting for the other to change.But here's what shifted everything:

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What is sex tech? How is artificial intelligence (AI) changing the way people experience porn? Dr. Marianne Brandon explains how emerging technology is rapidly rewriting the script of how humans approach sex and relationships. You'll hear all about the dangers and opportunities (mostly dangers) of these trends and why imperfect human intimacy still irreplaceable. Everyone should hear this episode!Dr. Marianne Brandon is a clinical psychologist, diplomat in sex therapy, author, and lecturer. She writes a popular Psychology Today blog, The Future of Intimacy, and co-hosts a podcast with her urologist husband, The Sex Doctors.  Dr. Brandon is the author of Monogamy: The Untold Story; and Unlocking the Sexy in Surrender: Using the Neuroscience of Power to Recharge Your Sex Life.  She co-authored Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys to Finding Your Lost Libido. You can learn more about her work at www.drbrandon.netArticle mentioned in the episode:Why Men May Gravitate To Sex Tech More resources from Dr. Marianne Brandon:Blog - psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-intimacy Podcast - thesexdoctorspodcast.com Books - drbrandon.net/books/Website - drbrandon.netSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

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In this week's episode, Dennis Jernigan shares the story behind his song,  “The Source” from the recording, Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1." That mp3 is available at https://www.dennisjernigan.com/store/product.php?c=24&p=2353 The lyrics can be found below. You can join Dennis and the people of All In All Church for live-stream worship on the first Wednesday evening of each month. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/therealdennisjernigan at 7 PM CST. Mark it in your calendar. Worship with All in All Church - First Wednesday of each month. Daily Devotions for Kingdom Seekers, Vol. 3 is available at https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Devotions-Kingdom-Seekers-Vol-ebook/dp/B081K8TZLX Check out my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/DennisJernigan and read through the various tiers of support and discover the myriad of benefits you will receive based on the level of support you choose. If you're willing, go ahead and sign up! You will find the show notes and lyrics below: Hello and welcome to the Dennis Jernigan podcast. Through the years God has seen fit to give me many songs and there's a story behind each and everyone of them. This week's song is no different. The song is called The Source and it can found on my recording Forty Days & Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy, Volume One. This particular song came on May 8, 2010, which happened to be day six of a 40 Day Fast I was doing as a means of cleansing my soul, mind, and body in order to draw closer to Jesus. That means of helping me keep my eyes and mind focused on Jesus, I was meditating daily on Psalm 40 and on Isaiah 40. This song came as I meditated on Psalm 40 verse three part a which says, “Many will see and fear And will trust in the LORD.” In those days I was still traveling and ministering around the world quite a bit and honestly felt a bit overwhelmed and out of control of my life. It seems like my life was well ordered and very much in sync with the Lord, but reality was that I had many things I was clinging to which the Lord wanted me to release to him. Some of the hardest things to release in my life involved my children. Basically, I was having to learn to let them go and release them to begin their own adult journeys without me trying to control or manipulate them in anyway regarding the choices they would need to make on their own. On another level, the political climate of those days was becoming quite hostile toward me which, in turn, worked against me feeling free enough and safe enough to share my story of deliverance from same-sex attraction. Even though I knew God was the source of my strength, I begin to recognize during the fast that there were still areas of fear that I needed to deal with. I desperately needed to strip away all the fear from every area of my life and I did this by reminding myself that God loves me with the passion and intensity of 100 million stars and that he is the absolute source of everything good in my life. He spoke the universe into existence. He set every star, every galaxy, and every planet in just the exact place in the gravitational force to sustain life. Quite simply, I truly needed to see him as my all in all. The Lord reminded me that he would be with me every step of the way through this journey we call life. He reminded me that I was never and had never ever been alone. He reminded me I was not here to be served but that I was here to lay down my life as a servant to those around me. He reminded me that even if I lost my life due to my faith, there would be no big change because I would still be with him. The bottom line was becoming quite evident to me. I needed to see Jesus Christ as the source, as the only one who could truly meet my deepest needs. And let's take the next five minutes and simply acknowledge the fact that Jesus Christ is the source of everything we all need. He is here. Let's acknowledge that truth whether we feel anything or not. Let's plug into out Source right now. Ready? SONG Regardless of our circumstances, regardless of the countless hurts and wounds we receive throughout this journey we call life, and regardless of what anyone else thinks about our faith in Jesus, our God is the ultimate source and he is ultimately in control…especially when our lives seem to be spinning out of control. I have Parkinson's and I hate it, but I believe my God is able to use it for my good and for his glory - and that is enough for me. My personal goal is to just simply stay connected to him each and every moment of each and every day. John 15:4-9 in the NIV has become very dear to me due to my health issues. In these verses, Jesus says it so clearly and I take it so personally: 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.' No matter what, I must remain connected to Him. I must - WE must - remain in His love. It is in this place of God's love that the cares of this world - even Parkinson's - is unable to touch me. And I can live…I mean REALLY live…with that. Thank you for tuning in to The Dennis Jernigan Podcast! For more about my journey, music, and updates, visit dennisjernigan.com. Stay connected by following me on Facebook, Instagram, and enjoy my music on various streaming platforms. If you'd like to support this podcast's creation or the many various ways I still seek to minister the life and love of Jesus to others, consider joining my team at www.patreon.com/dennisjernigan. If you're looking for the mp3 of the song “The Source" from the album "Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1," head over to the store at dennisjernigan.com or find it on your favorite streaming service. Remember this from today's episode: the one and only place in the entire universe to have all your needs met is in our relationship with Jesus Christ through faith. He is the vine from which we receive the fulness of life and we are the branch which extends His life and love to others. You and I are not here for ourselves. We are servants of the Kingdom…even with something like Parkinson's thrown into the mix. My plan? To minister to the needs of others in spite of Parkinson's. Now, go forth and embrace the truth of who your heavenly Father says you are.   The Source Words & Music by Dennis Jernigan Received on May 8, 2010 Psalm 40:3b ©2010 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc./Dennis Jernigan Administered by PraiseCharts.com   Verse All of the things that I think I need Do I control them or do they control me Feed the hunger, quench the thirst in me Take control of my lack of control Loose the grip of my sense I see hold And feed the hunger, quench the thirst in me   Chorus And many will see, and many will hear And many will know, and many will fear That you are the reason, You are the answer To their existence   So here is my life Lord, take it and use it I will find life the moment I lose it You are the reason, You are the answer to my existence You are the source, You are my source   Verse Two I am not here for my own happiness You created me to proclaim and confess That you alone are God and very source   I will be the cloth used to wash men's feet Hid behind the cross helping others to see That you alone are God the very source Chorus And many will see, and many will hear And many will know, and many will fear That you are the reason, You are the answer To their existence   So here is my life Lord, take it and use it I will find life the moment I lose it You are the reason, You are the answer to my existence Chorus And many will see, and many will hear And many will know, and many will fear That you are the reason, You are the answer To their existence   So here is my life Lord, take it and use it I will find life the moment I lose it You are the reason, You are the answer to my existence You are the source, You are the source

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Abusing the abuser.. By R A Wallace. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories. Chapter 6: Second Thoughts Wendy We talked for almost an hour and I found myself laughing at his lame jokes. Though he did a pretty good job at laughing at mine too. After we hung up I felt wonderful. He had laughed at my favorite lawyer joke: How many lawyers does it take to shingle a roof? He had made a few guesses, and when I gave him the punch line: It depends on how thin you slice them. He laughed, then continued to chuckle as we talked. I felt so good knowing I had entertained him. It was the most fun I'd had in a long time. “Well, you look like you're in a good mood, Clara grinned as I walked out into the living room and sat down. Who was that you were talking to?”“A guy I met at the park a while ago.” “How well do you know him? It sounded as if he has a good sense of humor to make you laugh like that.” The question jolted me and my mind tried to parse the question. How well did I know him? I didn't know him that well, I mean we… I had him… “Come on, it can't be that difficult to answer,” Clara chided with a smile. “I've seen him one time, he gave me his number, and I accidently dialed it instead of my mother's.” “And you talked with him for how long?” “I don't know, a while. He asked me out for coffee and I told him no.” “So, once things are settled with your husband are you going to call him again and see if he'll take you out?” “Really, I don't know, I haven't given it any thought.” Then I realized I hadn't deleted his contact information as I had planned to do. I didn't want to second guess myself as I had enjoyed talking with him– I decided to leave him in my contacts. “You know you could ask him out, you're not that old fashioned are you? I mean you could have him over to hang out.” “I suppose I could once I have my own apartment and my husband is history.” “You know I don't mind having you here.” “I know, thank you. But, I will have to move on with my life and getting my own apartment seems important in that respect.” Robb After ending my talk with Wendy I took a root beer out of the fridge and sat down with a bag of pretzels. I was surprised when the first call came, then disappointed it had been by mistake. She had been honest about it and… well… it was nice to hear her voice. I was engaged in reading when the second call came and after talking for a while it seemed as if she had taken my advice and sought a divorce. The longer we talked the more relaxed she seemed to be. Making her laugh was delightful as I could see her eyes sparkle while those sweet lips showed a white smile in my mind. The surprise was she had a wonderful sense of humor herself, and I found myself laughing more than I had in a long while. That was when I suggested we have coffee together. When she declined the air went out of the balloon in a whoosh. When she explained the reason I felt better, she was right of course, she was married. The situation was thankfully different than before and I couldn't help but feel good about it. We kind of ended our talk without really saying goodbye, it was as if she were leaving the door open. I hoped she was and this time my feelings were less than altruistic– I wanted to feel her body naked against mine again. Chapter 7: Caving In Wendy I was at work two days later having lunch with several of my coworkers and found my mind wandering. It was the second time in as many days Robb had come to mind– the sound of his laugh in particular. “Well, that was some smile,” Ruby said, bringing me out of my reveille, “I haven't seen you smile like that in weeks, it's nice to see.” The others nodded their agreement. I returned to my desk with a few minutes left before my lunch break was over. I took my phone out and sent a text message to Robb suggesting we meet in the park, then go for coffee if he wasn't busy. I pressed send, my heart beating a little faster. Sure, I was still married, but that didn't mean I couldn't meet a friend, did it? I was working on a document when my phone vibrated on my desktop. I picked it up hoping it was a response from Robb accepting my proposition. It was! So much for my ability to concentrate for the rest of the afternoon. Though a few minutes later there was another reason too– my husband had left a message with the receptionist saying he wanted to see me today. I didn't call him back, continuing to take my lawyer's advice. Damn, it seemed as if the day had turned into a mixed bag as my lawyer had called to tell me my husband's lawyer was trying to slow things down. Robb I was surprised when I saw the text from Wendy since she had said she was still married and it wasn't a good idea. I wondered now if she were having a problem of some kind. Our last phone call had been comfortable enough until the very end. I hesitated for a few minutes before responding, what did I have to lose? I was already involved with her and once she was divorced there was the chance of continuing our relationship in some fashion– besides, I wasn't seeing anyone else. I sent a ‘yes' and provided a time I would be there. I had to admit I was surprised she wanted to meet at the park, though maybe it was a way for her to deal with what had transpired there– a way of getting past it. Wendy I strolled out of the lobby to my car with a smile of anticipation, surprised at how much I was looking forward to seeing Robb again. It was a fifteen minute drive to the park from work and when I arrived I got out and stretched, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. I elected to take the bench in the shade of a tree rather than the one in the distance where Robb and I had met first. I didn't need for him to remember the wretched woman he had found that day. I could have suggested another location, but I had to deal with my demons too. I was sitting watching as people walked, biked, and roller-bladed on the paved path not far away. I closed my eyes and took in the whisper of the leaves in the tree as a gentle breeze hit my skin. It was then I heard a voice and felt myself stiffen– it was my husband. I had no choice, I turned to face him. “You didn't make it easy for me to talk to you,” he said in a stern voice. “That's because I don't see a need for us to talk. What I saw was enough to tell me our trial separation hadn't worked; at least not for me. You had your chance and didn't use it. So, just leave me alone, I'm not changing my mind.” “Pastor Davis has agreed to meet with us. I've been praying for our marriage to work, and the Lord has told me I've been forgiven. But, he had to teach me a hard lesson. Wendy, I want you to come home, so we can start over. You're my wife and I want you to honor your commitment.” I just stared at him, honor my commitment to him! I guess it doesn't work in reverse. Maybe I should have prayed to the Lord harder, so he could make me understand, and be forgiving. “Wendy, I'll give you a few days to pray for us, for our marriage. I'm sure if you ask for guidance he will grant it to you.” I looked at him, trying to project calmness and confidence. “I'm not interested in prayer, Pastor Davis, or you. Tell your lawyer to move forward on the divorce, so we can both move on with our lives. That's all I want. I want this to be finished.” “I just want one thing from you right now, just share a kiss with me so you'll see there is still something between us, that the love given to us by the Lord remains.” Before I could protest he grabbed my arm and pulled me toward him. I resisted, trying to back away knowing I didn't want him touching me. I found the thought of a kiss revolting– my lips on his wasn't going to happen. I felt a hand come to my other arm and grasp it firmly, then saw him leaning toward me. “No! Let me go!” I shouted as he closed the distance. Robb I was walking into the park looking for Wendy and was certain I saw her sitting on a bench under a tree. Continuing on, I saw a man approach, stand for a moment, then sit down next to her. I was sure I was mistaken now, and turned my gaze to the other benches around the park. I didn't see a lone women sitting anywhere and was thinking she'd been held-up by traffic and hadn't arrived yet. I looked back to where I saw the man and woman sitting just as I heard a shout. I was close enough now I could tell it was Wendy– she was struggling with the man. I rushed up to the bench yelling. “Leave her alone, get the hell away from her.” I saw him stop, still holding her arms, to look at me,as I stopped a few feet away. He looked at me surprised. “This is my wife, get lost. We have things to talk about.” “It doesn't look to me like she wants to talk, or whatever it is you're trying to get out of her.” “I told you, get lost. We'll work this out.” “Okay, here's the way it's going to work. You let go of her, she tells me she wants to talk with you, and I leave. If you don't, I call 911 and get the cops here to sort things out. I don't leave until they get here. Your choice.” I watched as he slowly released her and turned to me with a glare. “This woman is mine, she is my wife, and she knows what it means. She had better understand I deserve another chance and I'm not giving up just because her lawyer talks to mine.” I watched as he turned to Wendy. “I want to talk with you right now, I'm tired of the run arounds. I won't do anything else other than talk.” I looked at Wendy and saw she wasn't happy. Then she nodded. Wendy I heard a voice and looked to where it came from and saw it was Robb. My husband released his grip on my arms and I moved to the far end of the bench. I knew my husband wouldn't be aggressive with Robb, I'd seen him back down too often. Still, I was happy to have Robb there as his grip on my arms had been painful. This was the second time he had tried to force himself upon me and I was more fearful than ever before of how he viewed me. I decided to talk with him now. Robb would be near and would come to my rescue if my husband tried to take me with him by force– a real possibility I felt now. I watched as Robb moved to a bench nearby and sat down as we looked at one another. “You know that guy?” my husband asked. “I've talked with him once, now what is it you want to talk about?” My stomach clenched at not having told the truth. “I want you to come home, meet with Pastor Davis, and agree to meet with some of the Christian women to learn more about how you should behave at home. I know you were raised in a different religion, but you need to practice what our church teaches. I want you to be ready to start a family, so it means getting off birth control– which you know is against what our church teaches.” I looked him straight in the eye. “Let me get straight to the point. I don't want to be married to you anymore, and I certainly don't want to have your children. If you bother me again I'll seek a restraining order against you. I don't want to do that, so if you agree to the divorce this whole thing will end and we can go our separate ways. I hope you understand I'm not coming back to you.” “You can't mean that, you can't. We have a lot invested in our marriage. No other man will know you the way I have known you.” I laughed. “I wasn't a virgin when I married you. You knew that, now you want to make sure after you there will never be another? You get a little bit stranger each time we talk. I can't help but wonder if you're not reading and talking to the wrong people in your church. I didn't sign up for your brand of religion and version of marriage, at least not the kind you represent now.” “If you seek the comfort of another man while we are married you'll be condemned to hell, you know that. Think about it, I'll give you three days to let me know and if I ever see you with that guy again he'll pay.” I knew my husband was a wuss, he always backed down when it looked as if another guy would touch him. “Well, make him start paying now. We're going to have coffee together, that's what friends do in the real world.” “So, you admit you were going to meet him here?” “Why should I lie about it? We have coffee and talk, that's more than I care to do with you. One thing I do know, if you mess with him he'll beat your ass. So, I suggest you get up and walk away and not use your mouth in a way that will get you into trouble– the cops may have to come to save you otherwise.” My husband glanced towards Robb, then back to me. “He'd better not touch you while you're married.” “He won't touch me unless I want him to, I can trust him. It's too bad I can't say the same thing about you anymore. Do you think it would make any difference to me now anyway?” “You wouldn't,” he glared. I smiled wickedly, got up from the park bench, and walked toward Robb without a word. I was finished talking, at least with him. It was time for coffee with someone I wanted to spend time with. Let the bastard think whatever he wanted. I would do what felt right for me for a change. No dating until after the divorce was final was what the lawyers touted–don't leave your home, you remain living there. Bullshit, there was legal and there was common sense. I'd removed myself from the pain living there caused me each and every day– the only mistake I had made was in not leaving sooner. I no longer felt connected to my faith. Not that it hadn't been building for a long time, but recent events had simply proven it was all so much hogwash. I could never accept everything from my own religious upbringing and my marriage had simply amplified what I had found difficult to believe. Pray, pray, and pray some more, the Lord will show you the way. I prayed with my fellow parishioners and the result didn't change what happened. That individual, or those people suffered, and when it didn't change for the better everyone said it was the Lord's will. Have faith, and we would go on to pray again for something else with the same, horrible, result. Not that the Moslems didn't do the same damn thing, they were as screwed up as the Jews I had concluded. Robb I watched as Wendy talked with her husband. He glanced over to me several times and when Wendy got up and started walking towards me he stood up, glared hard, then walked away. When Wendy was within a few steps I saw she seemed calm, not upset at all, as if it had been cathartic for her. “You okay?” “I'm fine. As you might have guessed I wasn't expecting him to be here. He stopped at my office and left a message he wanted to see me today. I didn't see him, or his car when I left the parking lot. I guess he must have followed me. Thank you for coming to my aid again. I'm afraid I'm more trouble than I'm worth.” “Wendy, don't put yourself down, there's no reason for it as far as I can tell. I don't know you well, but I want to have the chance to.” “You don't believe you'll go to hell for spending time with a married woman?” she asked half joking. “No. I don't believe in things like that as I'm not religious. I guess if I were I wouldn't have helped you in the way you wanted me to when we first met. Does that bother you?” I mean, that I'm not invested in some all-knowing deity?“ "No, in fact, right now I consider it plus. Would you mind if I pay for our coffees? I think I owe you at least that this time,” she offered. “Coffee, no sex?” I smiled with a mischievous look on my face as we started walking toward the coffee shop. “Would that be a deal breaker, the sex I mean?” she asked earnestly. “Not at all, I want you to know that what we did the first time isn't what I expected to happen this time. You wanted something to throw in his face when you saw him, but you didn't do it did you?” Wendy I was surprised that he would be so perceptive, but he was right. I decided not to use my tryst against him. Not that it didn't come to mind as I sat with my husband. I felt it would reflect more on me in a negative way than him. I also didn't need to provide him with ammunition to use against me if he wanted to contest the divorce. Even meeting Robb this time may have given him something if that was his intention. “No, but I didn't want to get you involved in this either.” “I'm a big boy, and frankly, I can be stubborn about some things.” We spent over two hours talking after getting coffee. I told him I was going to get my own apartment when I found something I liked. Then I would move the rest of my belongings from home before the divorce was final. I told him I hoped my husband was convinced after our little talk I wasn't coming back to him, and that I wouldn't have to be so careful about seeing him. We stood next to each other after throwing our paper cups into the trash bin and walked across the street to my parked car. I stood looking at him and felt his hand come to take mine and hold it. The thrill I felt warmed me, my heart beat as if I were a young girl again. Looking up at him I was sure my face flushed red– but it wore a smile. I so much wanted to kiss him for making me feel so grand. “Okay if I call you?” “Any time you want. Thank you for being here for me, good night.” Chapter 8: More Husband Problems Wendy I had to admit my husband was being far more aggressive than I had ever seen him before. I hadn't been able to understand his behavior over the past year. He had started to quote Scripture to me more than he had before. I had attempted to talk to him about it and he got defensive, telling me I should pray for guidance. At first, his time with Joanne had seemed innocent enough. I trusted him, I trusted her as far as that went. She was always educating me about my responsibilities as a wife, and after a while I thought they were tag-teaming me. I didn't expect him to be so persistent in trying to get me to counseling after having ignored me for so long. His behavior was erratic, but not dangerous until our last two encounters. It was like he couldn't accept I was rejecting him like he had rejected me. I hoped he would finally see the light and sign the papers to end our marriage. Despite my husband's appearance I was in a good mood after spending time with Robb. We had talked about our childhood, relating our most embarrassing moments. Laughing at what we'd done and now considered just plain stupid. It was liberating to be so honest with him. He didn't hold much back, he had a self-deprecating sense of humor that showed how confident he was in himself. That night I slipped into bed and felt perhaps something good would come out the day after all. I would call my lawyer tomorrow and tell him about my husband's statement I had three days to return home to him. He hadn't said it in a threatening way and I took it as applying more pressure to get me home where he would have more control over me. I knew what my lawyer was going to say– I should have stayed in the house. Robb I left Wendy and headed home thinking she had a lot on her plate and I didn't need to add to it. I stayed as positive as I could and really liked seeing her laugh– she had this cute dimple that appeared when she did. I pulled into my parking space, got out, and walked into my apartment to relax for the rest of the evening. I was sitting watching a program on TV when I remembered I had left my lunch containers in the front seat of the car. I got up knowing if I didn't wash them out they would be really funky by morning. I opened the door to my apartment and saw someone bending down near the rear of my car. I stepped out thinking one of my neighbors had dropped something and was picking it up. It didn't take but a few seconds for me to recognize the shirt the guy was wearing; it was Wendy's husband. I walked down the sidewalk and approached my car without saying anything, and he didn't see me. I got closer and it must have been the air escaping from the valve that masked my approach. Damn if he wasn't letting the air out of the tire. I glanced at the front tire and found it was already deflated, the wheel almost to the pavement. I walked up behind him and shoved his head hard against the side of the car with all my might. There was the hollow thunk of his skull on the side of the car and he slowly fell off to the side onto the asphalt with a loud groan. I stood and waited for him to recover though I really wanted to kick his face in with my foot. When he looked up his face was bloodied, his nose bleeding, a look of fear and confusion on his face. He got to his knees and held out his hands. “Get up and get out before I decide to kick your ass until you can't walk. I don't know what you think you're doing, or why, but if I see you again I'll finish the job.” He stood slowly, wiping the blood from his nose with a handkerchief, glaring, his hands trembling. “I don't want you seeing my wife.” “So, you think letting the air out of my tires tells me that? I would have guessed it was some bored kid who had done it as a prank. You're stupid and a coward, now get out of here before I change my mind.” I knew Wendy hadn't told him anything about how we met and what we did. I decided to bolster Wendy's position. “We had coffee, we talked, and I drove home. But, you already know that because you followed me here. My advice to you is to sign the divorce papers and get it over with because she told me it's over with you. Now, I understand why– you won't even let her have friends to talk to of her own choosing. You're pathetic when it comes right down to it.” I watched as he got into his car and drove off thinking I should have put more of a hurting on him. Now, I wished he had taken a swing at me so I could have wailed on him. I walked into my apartment, found my bicycle pump, walked back to my car, and proceeded to put air into both tires. Wendy didn't want me involved, but after today's events I was more than ever before. I also felt she was worth it. I didn't dwell on how she had come to marry him. I had come close to making the same kind of mistake myself and still felt the pain. I knew how much infidelity hurt and I hadn't been married for two years before finding out as she had. I was convinced after we talked today she was a wonderful person who wanted something better out of life just as I did. Wendy Clara and I had breakfast together and I told her about what had happened at the park. She sat silent for a while before speaking. “Are you going to call your lawyer today and tell him it's time to end this?” “Yes, I think so. My husband wants to apply pressure to make me change my mind, so I think its time I do the same thing. I'm going to threaten him with a restraining order if he comes near me again. No more being nice thinking he's going to be rational about this, he isn't going to be.” “Wendy, I want you to stay living here with me until this whole thing is over. It's safer for you and it saves both of us money, not to mention I like your company.” “Thank you, I'll stay. It won't hurt to save both of us money and frankly, I like your company too. You don't preach to me the way the women from the congregation did. After being away, I realize how self-righteous they are. Often, they meet someone for the first time and soon I hear them whispering: Are they good Christians? As if someone who isn't exactly like them shouldn't be bothered with.” “You know it's a good thing your friend Robb was there.” We talked for a while longer and I went to my room, laid out my clothes for work the next day, then got into bed. It was after nine and I was tired after all that had happened. I was impressed with Robb. He had stood up for me, then waited until I had finished talking with my husband. Afterward, he didn't question me about what happened, or what I said. None of the third degree crap I always got from my husband if I spoke with someone he didn't know well. Then one of the strangest notions I had ever had entered my mind. Notion? It was more of an urge, a need. I wanted to… did I dare admit it… I wanted to screw Robb. I wanted him to lay down on his back, put him in, and go until I made him go off. I mean I wanted to dominate him, hear him groan as I laid into him knowing he didn't control the situation. It was the most outrageous thing I'd ever thought of. The vision of myself on top of him the last time came into my mind. He had barely pushed up into me to keep me stimulated before I had sought my own pleasure by sliding over him, riding his hard member– changing my position to maximize my pleasure. Never in my life had I been so aggressive, ramming him into me hard at times, his face seemed locked in hard determined concentration. Always before I'd allowed my partner to control me, but not that time. Robb had let me have my way with him. The first time he had taken me the way I had asked him to… but the second time… the second time I… oh my god! I had, I really had screwed him. I woke the next morning feeling different, more… assertive, in control. During morning break I called my lawyer and told him to get my husband's lawyer on the phone and tell him I was done playing games. Get my husband to sign the papers, or get ready for a restraining order, and an assault charge. I told my lawyer the gloves had come off. If my husband wanted to fight, then he was going to get a fight. After I hung up I felt better than I had in over a year. Then, I sent a text to Robb, a grin crossing my face. Robb I was working on a schematic for a new project when my phone vibrated. It was ten minutes before my afternoon break, so I decided to wait to look until then. Wendy had come into my mind a few times, wondering how she had handled the events of the day before. I still hadn't made up my mind as to whether I should tell her about her husband letting the air out of my tires. My thinking this morning was she didn't need the stress it would produce. When I went to the breakroom to get a soda I sat down and saw the text message from her. I found myself warming at the thought of her smile. The message was short: “Park 6:30 for coffee. You pay.” I smiled to myself as I texted. “What do I get in return?” When I got her reply a few minutes later I laughed. “My smile.” “See you then,” I replied. That would be more than ample reward I thought; her beautiful eyes and smile filling my mind. Wendy I was so giddy after getting Robb's reply. I squirmed in my chair until the end of the day. I tried to remind myself again and again–it's only coffee, it's only coffee. I was trying hard to be rational about what had happened that night when I wasn't rational. I was in desperate need of both physical and emotional support and I was more than fortunate to have found it that night. Now, I wondered if I did it again if it would be the same. Maybe it was something I would never experience again. Pleasure born of the need of sexual gratification, of hate, and retribution– obviously a strange combination. I went home, had a light dinner with Clara, and afterward sat talking with her as I did my fingernails and brushed my hair. My hair was more relaxed than usual, not as curly. My hair always seemed to have a mind of its own, though to be honest, it did me justice even when completely wet. “Wendy, my boyfriend will be coming over to night. He's been gone for a few weeks, and well… you know.” “I understand. I'll be sure to be quiet when I get home, so I don't interrupt anything.” Clara, smiled. “Thanks, but I'll save the really heavy stuff for his apartment, he has a bigger bed and a larger shower. Wendy, it doesn't bother you does it? I mean, you're not… aaahh…” “No! Clara, no. There's no reason for you to change anything on my account. After my divorce is final I'll wait a while, they say not to jump into a rebound relationship right away. Trust me, I'll manage.” “What about your friend Robb? Is he a possible candidate? Or, is it purely platonic?” I stumbled for words, our relationship was… was… what? I didn't want anyone to know what I had done with Robb already. If it got out I would be… I didn't know… guilty, shameful, worthless, slutty? The problem was I didn't feel any of those things: not then, not now. What did that make me other than an adulteress? That was it wasn't it? I was an adulteress just as my husband was an adulterer. The thought we were equal in that respect came crashing in. Did it matter what my motivation had been? Is that what Robb thought of me? “He's nice looking, kind, and generous, a bit messy with his personal habits from what little I've seen. But, I guess I would say there's potential there. I mean I'm really looking forward to seeing him this evening. Frankly, I'm surprised as I thought I wouldn't be able to stand being near a man again for a while.” “Guys can be such pigs. I dated a guy for a while and found I simply couldn't put up with his leaving stuff lying all over. He wore shirts that looked like he had picked them up off the floor never having seen a closet. I wasn't even sure he bathed but once a week.” “I don't think Robb is that bad, he lives alone. I'm sure that makes a difference as he only has himself to please. After being married you recognize things about life you didn't before– what's important and what really isn't.” Robb I didn't eat much of a dinner as I watched the clock. I'd heard some pretty ugly things about what it was like to date a divorced woman. Obviously, I wondered to what extent Wendy would be affected afterward. I hoped I'd seen her through some of the worst of it already, but I really didn't know. If there was something I understood, it was infidelity, it had hurt a lot, and I wasn't even married. I'd experienced the pain, shame, lack of self-worth, and feeling like a failure. Now, all these months later, I'd come to the point I was willing to try again. But, with Wendy? I parked the car and walked into the park knowing where I would find her. As soon as I saw her my heart sped up, she looked fantastic. A smile came to my face with the anticipation of her smile. I was still twenty feet away when she saw me and a broad smile crossed her face. “Excuse me, I'm looking for a woman who's addicted to coffee and is willing to spend time with a weird man. Is there a chance you could point me in the right direction?” She stood up smiling, took a few steps toward me, and started to laugh. - to be continued.. By R A Wallace for Literotica

"Good sex does not have an age limit. It's for always." – Dr. Cristina Romero Bosch   Dr. John Robinson and Dr. Cristina Romero Bosch are the dynamic husband-and-wife duo known as the "Sex Docs" on Instagram. They helm the Scottsdale Premier Wellness Center, the Hormone Zone, where they specialize in integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Robinson's expertise lies in human performance, sexual wellness, and longevity, while Dr. Bosch focuses on women's health, endocrinology, and holistic medicine. Together, they host the Longevity Protocol Podcast, where they explore topics related to health, sexual wellness, and aiding individuals in living their most fulfilling lives.   Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of "Oh, My Health... There Is Hope!" host Jana Short is joined by Dr. John Robinson and Dr. Cristina Romero Bosch, the esteemed "Sex Docs," to explore the nuances of maintaining sexual wellness and its connection to longevity. The episode delves into their passion for integrative and functional medicine, emphasizing a personalized approach to health that allows their patients to thrive. With nearly 800 episodes in, Jana attributes the podcast's success to stories of hope that inspire and motivate listeners.   The conversation touches on an array of topics, including the impact of medications on sexual health, the significance of balanced hormones, and how a thriving sex life contributes to overall well-being well beyond middle age. Dr. Robinson and Dr. Bosch share practical advice on tackling hormonal and sexual health issues and debunk myths around quick fixes advertised on late-night television. They accentuate the importance of having a supportive partner or community in pursuing a healthy lifestyle and stress the sacred doctor-patient relationship in achieving optimal health outcomes.   Key Takeaways: Healing is always an option—patients should feel empowered to seek partners that help them understand and recover their health. A healthy sex life boosts overall wellness and should be nurtured throughout one's lifetime. Various medications, including antidepressants and blood pressure medications, can adversely affect libido. It's crucial to adopt a comprehensive approach to hormonal health, considering the complex interplay of various hormones in the body. Supplements should be chosen carefully, focusing on quality and potency, and ideally under the guidance of a knowledgeable professional.     Resources: https://hormone-zone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yourlongevityprotocol/   How to listen to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/longevityprotocolpod     Get a free subscription to the Best Holistic Life Magazine, one of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine.   Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music ‘Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Grab your FREE gift today: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/ -

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.Robert Reich's Critique of Fellow Boomers  (First) | What to Know About the Eating Disorder ARFID (Starts at :33) | The Gen Z Intimacy Recession (Starts at :52)If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

Topics: Love Bombing, Siblings, Grudges, Intimacy, Avoiders, Dating, Enabling, Adult Children Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Sheri Denham Keffer, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris Caller Questions & More: Dr. Sheri discusses why someone may try to love bomb you. I'm 48yo and am happily married with kids, but my younger sister always holds things against me. I'm married to a younger woman and have given her everything, The post New Life Live: August 8, 2025 appeared first on New Life.

No one gets married to eventually be in a sexless marriage. However, that happens to many couples. In the episode today I discuss five steps to reverse engineer a sexless marriage to have more intimacy in your relationship!  

As many as 1 in 5 adults have visited an erotic camsite. However, the appeal of these sites goes far beyond sexual gratification. A new study of camsite users finds that they are often looking for emotional connection and fulfillment, too. But are they actually finding it? In today’s show, we’re diving into the data and exploring whether intimacy is really an experience that can be commodified. I'm joined once again by Ellen Kaufman, a Senior Research Associate at the Kinsey Institute. Her research focuses on the intersection of sexuality and technology, exploring how our relationships and overall sexual and emotional wellbeing are shaped by new modalities of connection. Some of the specific topics we explore include: How is a camsite different from a traditional porn site? Who are the primary visitors of camsites? To what extent do users feel emotional bonds with cam models? Can we develop authentic intimacy in a transactional setting? You can check out the website for the VIBES research team to learn more about Ellen’s work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  A bad mattress can ruin your intimate life. If you want to upgrade your sleep, check out Brooklyn Bedding, where you can try a 120-night comfort trial. Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code JUSTIN at checkout to get 30% off sitewide.  If you’re ready to ditch the shady stuff and choose a libido supplement that's effective and that you can feel confident about, it’s time to check out Drive Boost.  Visit vb.health and use code JUSTIN for 10% off. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

If you've ever wondered how pelvic floor therapy fits into gut health, this episode of The Gut Show is for you!   Dr. Janelle shares what vaginismus is, how this relates to IBS, how pelvic floor PT can help, and where to start if this is something you're struggling with.   You are not the only one dealing with this.   Mentioned in this episode:  What's your poop personality quiz MASTER Method Membership   About our guest:  Dr. Janelle Frederick (formerly Dr. Janelle Howell), DPT, WCS The Vagina Rehab Doctor | Award-Winning Pelvic Floor Specialist Dr. Janelle Frederick, known as the Vagina Rehab Doctor, is a world-renowned pelvic floor specialist dedicated to helping individuals overcome pelvic floor dysfunction and reclaim their confidence. Recently married, she proudly embraces her new name while continuing her mission to break the stigma surrounding pelvic health. Originally from a small city in Alabama, Dr. Janelle brings warmth, expertise, and a passion for empowering others. Her groundbreaking work has earned her the prestigious title of Sexpert of the Year 2022 and widespread recognition in publications such as The New York Times, US News & World Report, Essence Magazine, and Insider. She has also been a featured guest on leading platforms like Therapy for Black Girls, where she shares her expertise on sexual health, intimacy, and pelvic wellness. As an award-winning doctor, speaker, and advocate, Dr. Janelle is on a mission to educate and empower people about the wonders of their bodies. Through speaking engagements, media appearances, and clinical practice, she continues to lead the charge in revolutionizing pelvic health care." Website: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com Podcast: The Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast Instagram: @vaginarehabdoctor   Thank you to our partners: This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS.  Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider!  Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order! FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more — worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer.   Connect with Erin Judge, RD:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd   Work with Gutivate:  https://gutivate.com/services

What's the difference between having sex and truly making love? In this episode, we're talking about how to bring your whole self—your body, mind, heart, and soul—into your intimate moments with your spouse. You'll hear powerful stories of real couples who felt disconnected in their sex lives, even with consistent physical intimacy. Together, we'll explore what it means to move from mechanical, eyes-closed sex to something deeper and richer: emotional presence, vulnerability, and connection. If you've ever felt alone after sex… if your body is there but your heart feels miles away… this episode is for you. You'll learn what “eyes open sex” looks like in real life, why we sometimes hide from true intimacy, and how small, intentional shifts can lead to transformational closeness in your marriage. Whether you're looking to reignite connection or take your intimacy to the next level, this episode is packed with practical tools, encouragement, and hope. Resources & Events: Men's & Women's Intimacy Coaching Cohorts – starting Sept 2 Virtual Intimacy Getaway – Sept 26–27 Free Masterclass Join the Private Facebook Group

Not everyone, especially modern men, should be in a relationship and Dr. Orion Taraban returns to explore exactly why. In this video, Dr. Orion Taraban and Adam dive deep into the emotional wounds, subconscious needs, and hidden motivations that shape modern relationships.   Topics Covered

Carter Sherman, author of The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future (Gallery Books, 2025), and a reproductive health and justice journalist at the Guardian, talks about the decline in sex and intimacy among young people and what role the internet and hookup culture have played in shaping a generation's new cultural mores.

Marriage isn't a movie, and intimacy isn't always easy. From pregnancy and illness to exhaustion and unmet expectations, every couple faces seasons where physical intimacy is difficult. In this episode, we unpack 1 Corinthians 7, discuss how to pursue God-honoring intimacy, and offer practical encouragement for couples navigating these real-life challenges.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org Pre-order Tony & Bre's NEW Little Red Book of Marriage and Family!https://a.co/d/drabc8V

What happens when the strong, successful man you became no longer feels like you? In this episode, David dives deep into the emotional cost of numbing, distraction, and guarding. Through personal stories and raw truth, he calls men back into their hearts — where real presence, power, and purpose begin.

What if your “downloads” were actually divine strategy? In this week's episode, I'm joined by multi-talented Arielle Zadok—producer, intimacy coordinator, sex educator, and creator of the "Fuck Like the Movies" program. What started as a conversation about celebrity energy quickly evolved into a deep dive on presence, safety, and the intersection between performance and intimacy. This conversation is pure gold for anyone building a personal brand or scaling their soul-led business. We dive into: The energetics of success (and why alignment = acceleration) How to communicate with your guides and receive clear intuitive hits Releasing shame to magnetize the right audience Bridging the mystical and the practical in your business Why the universe wants you to be seen ✨ This episode is your reminder that being famous doesn't mean being fake. It means being fully expressed.

Pastor Jesus Arriaga draws us into Moses' 40-day mountain journey, showing how time in God's presence left him radiant, and invites us to pursue that same life-changing encounter through prayer, worship, and Scripture.

Learn about the unrealistic expectation that your spouse should be a mind reader and how this damages communication and intimacy. | “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” —Robert McCloskey 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: Join Menopause Shouldn't Such Today The 6 Pillars of Intimacy Conflict Resolution: The Secret to Breaking the Conflict Cycle in Your Marriage Apply for Coaching With Alisa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it normal for intimacy to feel like another item on your to-do list? You love your partner, but between parenting, exhaustion, and unspoken resentment… desire can fade. In this episode, we're unpacking why intimacy feels like an obligation — and how to shift the emotional and physical energy in your marriage so that you both actually want it again. We share real stories, emotional dynamics, and practical shifts that help couples go from feeling like roommates to rekindling passion — even in the busiest seasons of life. Topics we cover in this episode: -Emotional disconnection vs desire -Why frequency isn't the real issue -How to rebuild emotional and physical intimacy -Shifting from “obligation” to “wanting” again   Relationship resources: Ready to reconnect and reignite the spark? Join our 30-Day Special Edition Couples Challenge — The Best of Us (only open 3x a year):

This episode is relentlessly smooching, listener! Hilarious stand up comedian Robin Tran RETURNS to the podcast, and this time she's in the apartment to teach us the most intense and freaky kink that exists in the bedroom: LOVE! We discuss kissing & intimacy kink, discovering your pansexuality, the ease of making positive changes in your life, and Asian earwax. Ashley finds the fire in her loins. Maddie's rabbit comes out as bisexual. Follow Robin on IG, TikTok, and Twitter/X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robintran04/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robintrancomedian  Twitter/X: https://x.com/robintran04   And you can watch her amazing new special, “Hear Me Out,” RIGHT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3QSPt258Ak  SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Watch this UNCUT: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Watch on this YouTube: https://youtu.be/F2vdYU7Fb7w  FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs FOLLOW MADDIE WIENER @maddietwiener TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddietwiener Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddietwiener/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maddietwiener Twitter: https://twitter.com/maddietwiener Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://punchup.live/maddiewiener  PRODUCED BY SWETSHOP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetshop.tv/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Kimberly Snyder interviews Dr. Caroline Leaf, a renowned neuroscientist and author, about her latest book, 'Help in a Hurry.' They explore the profound distinction between the mind and the brain, emphasizing the importance of understanding the non-conscious mind and its role in managing thoughts and emotions. Dr. Leaf shares practical tools for self-regulation, particularly in moments of stress and regret, and discusses the impact of our thoughts on our physical health. The conversation highlights the power of self-awareness and the ability to create positive energy in the world.EPSIODE SPONSORS: MOMENTOUSOFFER: Head to livemomentous.com and use code KIMBERLY for 35% off your first subscription. That's code KIMBERLY at livemomentous.com for 35% off your first subscription.USE LINK: livemomentous.com Code: KIMBERLY for 35% off your first subscription.GLOW GREENS POWDEROFFER: OFFER: Go to mysolluna.com and use the CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order. USE LINK: mysolluna.com CODE: PODFAM15 for 15% off your entire order. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Caroline Lee and Her Work02:53 The Mind vs. The Brain: Understanding the Distinction06:00 The Non-Conscious Mind: Tapping into True Self08:48 The Role of Thoughts in Shaping Reality12:05 The Tree Analogy: Visualizing Mind and Brain Connections15:00 Managing Emotions and Patterns for Mental Strength18:00 Practical Tools for Overcoming Emotional Challenges20:47 Conclusion: Integrating Techniques for Mind Management23:05 The Power of 63 Seconds24:58 Self-Regulation Techniques for Emotional Control27:46 Understanding and Managing Regret30:08 Practical Tools for Emotional Clarity32:50 Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief35:38 The Camera Technique for Perspective38:41 Harnessing Personal Power for Positive Change44:57 Introduction to Intimacy and Sexuality Coaching46:42 The Power of Partnership in Coaching49:05 Dismantling Masks and Embracing Vulnerability52:49 Body Image and Sexual Confidence55:45 Cultivating Erotic Energy and Self-Expression58:29 The Connection Between Sexual Energy and Overall Wellness01:01:08 Healing from Shame and Cultural Beliefs01:04:30 Daily Practices for Sexual Energy and Connection01:07:32 Navigating Pornography and Intimacy in Relationships01:08:00 Exploring Intimacy Through Pornography01:09:03 The Connection Between Vulnerability and Sexuality01:12:47 Overcoming Blocks to Sexual Energy01:16:52 The Evolution of Sexual Desires Over Time01:20:14 Understanding Trauma and Fantasy in Sexuality01:24:40 Empowerment Through Self-Connection and HealingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.