Podcast appearances and mentions of Laura M Brotherson

How do you make friends with your worst case scenario? That sounds hard...but last episode we we talked about discovering what we do and do NOT have control over. If our worst case scenario is something we cannot control...then we can practice surrendering by making friends with that outcome. Tawni is walking you through some stories and examples to help you use this strategy for spiritual surrender.   Reference: 7 STEPS OF SPIRITUAL SURRENDER How to Do Spiritual Surrender Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE – MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com   Learn more about GABB Wireless. Give teens a phone they'll love...with only the tools they need, and none of the apps they don't! Become with Tawni, learn more about strengths based coaching! Visit our website or follow us on instagram @becomingpodcast

Step 1 of our Spiritual Surrender Series. Today we are talking about identifying what things you have control over and what you have the power to affect. Identifying your control and power allows you to begin to surrender. Your recognition of these boundaries is going to help you start to see your unique struggles in a new light!   Reference: 7 STEPS OF SPIRITUAL SURRENDER How to Do Spiritual Surrender Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE – MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com   Learn more about GABB Wireless. Give teens a phone they'll love...with only the tools they need, and none of the apps they don't! Become with Tawni, learn more about strengths based coaching! Visit our website or follow us on instagram @becomingpodcast

After announcing my divorce last summer to my close friends, a friend shared an article with me that I felt compelled to dive into and share with you. The tendency for us to resist control and just surrender to what God may have in store to us is completely natural. However, we can grow our ability to spiritually surrender, and we'll be taking it bit by bit, 7 Steps to Spiritual Surrender. I'll be sharing with you my thoughts on this amazing topic in the next 7 episodes! I'm so excited to learn with you! Reference: 7 STEPS OF SPIRITUAL SURRENDER How to Do Spiritual Surrender Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE – MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com   Learn more about GABB Wireless. Give teens a phone they'll love...with only the tools they need, and none of the apps they don't! Become with Tawni, learn more about strengths based coaching! Visit our website or follow us on instagram @becomingpodcast

This episode #064 “Q&A - Sex - Vital for a Healthy Marriage, Part 2” comes from a fun conversation certified sex therapist, Laura M. Brotherson had with the darling Trina Glines of the “Elevate Your Marriage” podcast. Trina had lots of fun questions from her book club ladies about the information in Laura’s book And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment to help them understand the importance of sex as a vital part of a healthy marriage. We’ll discuss things like: “sex as a decision,” “learning how to climax,” “why sex is important,” etc.  Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Book – And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) Online Course– “Sexual Wholeness for Women” – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com|Events Page) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura’s main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura’s counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website

This episode #063 “Q&A - Sex - Vital for a Healthy Marriage, Part 1” comes from a fun conversation certified sex therapist, Laura M. Brotherson had with the darling Trina Glines of the “Elevate Your Marriage” podcast. Trina had lots of fun questions from her book club ladies about the information in Laura’s book And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment to help them understand the importance of sex as a vital part of a healthy marriage. We’ll discuss things like: “sex as a decision,” “learning how to climax,” “why sex is important,” etc.  Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Book – And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) Online Course– “Sexual Wholeness for Women” – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com|Events Page) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura’s main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura’s counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website

Welcome to another Sexpert Interivew Series podcast episode! Laura M. Brotherson is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapist. She's the author of three books, “And They Were Not Ashamed”, “Knowing Her Intimately”, and “From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After.” She runs a private practice helping couples live a “sextraoridnary” life, has a podcast called The Marital Intimacy Show, and much more. In this episode we talk about the importance of adding variety to the way you and your spouse make love so that the marriage can last a long time. We also discuss details on how to go about discovering new things you like, and how to have conversations with your spouse around your preferences. If you like what you hear, check out our app at more resources at https://intimately.us!

Have you ever had “duty sex?” Could your sex life could be better than it is today? Today Dr. Kim interviews Laura Brotherson about female sexuality, a mysterious subject misunderstood by men and women alike. Laura sheds light on it, giving information and practical advice to help you better understand and enjoy sex in your marriage.    We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.      Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox!    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    SPONSORS Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and shop for the highest quality lubricant, lotions, and lingerie items at reasonable prices. There are no inappropriate images on the site and the company uses mannequins to display their lingerie. Use the code “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” to receive 20% off your entire order.    RESOURCES Get Laura's book Knowing Her Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage here to start learning today!  Find more of Laura's helpful content at Strengtheningmarriage.com. Find resources and ways to begin working through what you learned in today's interview on Laura's counseling site, Maritalintimacyinstitute.com Awesome marriages don't happen by accident. The #OnlineMarriageRetreat is for all married couples, from newlyweds to those beyond 50 years together! Click here to register today! And as a bonus for our listeners, we are offering 10% off with the code AWESOMEMARRIAGE10! Have an awesomely artistic date night in with our Color Me Wild Date Design! Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! Sign up to get Dr. Kim's One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email or text here!   

Have you ever had “duty sex?” Could your sex life could be better than it is today? Today Dr. Kim interviews Laura Brotherson about female sexuality, a mysterious subject misunderstood by men and women alike. Laura sheds light on it, giving information and practical advice to help you better understand and enjoy sex in your marriage.    We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.      Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox!    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    SPONSORS Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and shop for the highest quality lubricant, lotions, and lingerie items at reasonable prices. There are no inappropriate images on the site and the company uses mannequins to display their lingerie. Use the code “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” to receive 20% off your entire order.    RESOURCES Get Laura’s book Knowing Her Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage here to start learning today!  Find more of Laura’s helpful content at Strengtheningmarriage.com. Find resources and ways to begin working through what you learned in today’s interview on Laura’s counseling site, Maritalintimacyinstitute.com Awesome marriages don’t happen by accident. The #OnlineMarriageRetreat is for all married couples, from newlyweds to those beyond 50 years together! Click here to register today! And as a bonus for our listeners, we are offering 10% off with the code AWESOMEMARRIAGE10! Have an awesomely artistic date night in with our Color Me Wild Date Design! Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email or text here!   

Welcome to the MotherHeart Podcast. For this episode we chose to read the book entitled “And They Were Not Ashamed,” by Laura M. Brotherson, CFLE. Listen in as Annamaria, Jenessa, Kiley, Rachael, Sherilee and Tanya weigh in on this book and share their own experiences regarding marital intimacy. We hope you find something useful in the podcast. Please let us know what you appreciated hearing. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Welcome to the MotherHeart Podcast. For this episode we chose to read the book entitled, And They Were Not Ashamed by Laura M. Brotherson, CFLE. Listen in as Annamaria, Jenessa, Kiley, Rachael, Sherilee and Tanya weigh in on this book and share their own experiences regarding marital intimacy. We hope you find something useful in […]

I am so excited to have Licensed Marriage  and Family Therapist and Author, Laura Brotherson join me on the podcast this week.  So much of what I have learned has been from Laura.  We will be answering the question of what exactly auditory arousal is and ways to access it.  Most importantly, we will discuss the benefits that take place with verbal communication during sex. Simple words or phrases during lovemaking can bring in an entirely different dimension to your experience with your spouse. Learn how this can keep your busy and distracted brain engaged. These small auditory sounds or words in the bedroom may take your sexual experience to a whole new level.  So let’s do this.   Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Laura M. Brotherson is the founder of The Marital Intimacy Institute with a mission to help couples create "sextraordinary" marriages. She counsels with individuals, couples and families in private practice (and online) and is passionate about helping couples navigate the intricacies of intimacy—specializing in healthy sexuality, sex therapy, and sex addiction.  Laura shares her passion for building strong marriages and families as the author of the best-selling books, And They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment, Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage, and her latest book From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage. As a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), Laura is also actively engaged in providing marriage education through Couples Cruises, articles, newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast, and presenting at conferences and workshops. Laura is a regular contributor to the KSL Television “Studio 5” morning show. She and her husband, Kevin, have been married 29 years, have three grown children and are the founders of StrengtheningMarriage.com — your trusted resource for education, products and services to strengthen marriages… intimately!

This episode #062 “Understanding Female Sexual Wiring” comes from a super fun conversation certified sex therapist, Laura M. Brotherson had with the fabulous Monica Tanner of the “On the Brighter Side” podcast. Monica asks all about the 12 T’s of female sexual wiring found in the 12 chapters of Laura’s book Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage to help women (and men) better understand all the intricacies of how women are wired so that they can also create their own “sextraordinary” marriage! Resources mentioned: Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page) Handout – Rocket Fuel for Female Sexual Desire – How Women Get in the Mood (Diagram) Handout – Bridges to Desire – Getting From 0 - 60 Sexually Handout – Sexual Accelerators & Brakes Worksheet Workshop – “Sexual Wholeness Workshop for Women” (Sep 19, 2020) – (see StrengtheningMarriage.com| Events Page) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites: StrengtheningMarriage.com MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com - “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website

Let's talk about relearning healthy sexuality after being exposed to harmful media, and overcoming the taboo on talking about sex! We continue the conversation with Laura Brotherson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST). You’ll love part 2 of her conversation with Creed and Crishelle about her insightful list of 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality. Show notes: Download the Raising the Bar on Intimate Relationships - 20 Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality PDF. Check out the book From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage (Softcover) by Laura M. Brotherson – Get the book for $10 with this discount code: honeymoonprep. Learn more from Laura Brotherson here: StrengtheningMarriage.comand MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com. Submit anonymous questions, stories, or comments here. Get podcast transcripts and learn more about our nonprofit at Reach 10. Contact us at hello@reach10.org. Support our podcast and help us reach more young people here. Follow us on Facebook and Instagramfor more!

“Sex is God's wedding gift to a husband and wife.” That’s what Laura Brotherson believes! She’s a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST). One of the best things any young adult can do to be ready to enjoy that divine gift is to see clearly the differences between sexual health and the unhealthy, distorted expectations and behavior that come from current media and culture. Don’t miss this first part of her conversation with Creed and Crishelle about her insightful list of 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality. Show notes: Download the Raising the Bar on Intimate Relationships - 20 Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality PDF. Check out the book From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage (Softcover) by Laura M. Brotherson – Get the book for $10 with this discount code: honeymoonprep. Learn more from Laura Brotherson here: StrengtheningMarriage.com and MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com. Submit anonymous questions, stories, or comments here. Get podcast transcripts and learn more about our nonprofit at Reach 10. Contact us at hello@reach10.org. Support our podcast and help us reach more young people here. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more!

This week, I'm interviewing Laura M. Brotherson, certified sex therapist and author of Knowing Her Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage. Laura is one of my first mentors on this topic and I hope to follow in her footsteps, helping couples understand the true importance of sex within the marriage relationship.In this episode, we discuss the 12 T's of female sexual wiring and how each of them contribute to creating a truly transcendent experience for both partners. Here are a few of the resources we mentioned in the interview:BOOK - Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage use the code 'knowher' to get the book for just $10.HANDOUT - “12 T's of Female Sexual Wholeness"WEBSITES - StrengtheningMarriage.com and The Marital Intimacy Institute – especially Laura's Resources PageAlso mentioned in this episode, I am doing a YouTube series on the Laura's 12 T's. Episode #1 on Transformed can be found here.If you have any questions about anything you heard in this episode, you can schedule a relationship breakthrough call with me here.Also, make sure you are subscribed to this podcast, because starting this week, we will be publishing 2 episodes each week. The second will be Conversations with Interracial Couples and you do not want to miss these important conversations.

This week, I'm interviewing Laura M. Brotherson, author of Knowing Her Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage. Laura is one of my first mentors on this topic and I hope to follow in her footsteps, helping couples understand the true importance of sex within the marriage relationship. In this episode, we discuss the 12 T's of female sexual wiring and how each of them contribute to creating a truly transcendent experience for both partners. Here are a few of the resources we mentioned in the interview: BOOK -  (https://www.strengtheningmarriage.com/product/knowing-intimately-12-keys-creating-sextraordinary-marriage-softcover/) use the code 'knowher' to get the book for just $10. HANDOUT - “ 12 T’s of Female Sexual Wholeness (https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Essential-Ingredients-for-a-Sextraordinary-Marriage.pdf) " WEBSITES -  Resources Page (https://maritalintimacyinst.com/lauras-resources/) Also mentioned in this episode, I am doing a YouTube series on the Laura's 12 T's. Episode #1 on Transformed can be found here (https://youtu.be/lXN6MMJBRyk) . If you have any questions about anything you heard in this episode, you can schedule a relationship breakthrough call with me here (https://calendly.com/onthebrightersideofmarriage/30min) . Also, make sure you are subscribed to this podcast, because starting this week, we will be publishing 2 episodes each week. The second will be Conversations with Interracial Couples and you do not want to miss these important conversations.

Most of us grew up feeling awkward about saying the names of sexual body parts and how bodies respond sexually. Creed and Crishelle talk again with Harper Defreitas, a young woman who learned a lot while working for a leading sex therapist for LDS couples, Laura Brotherson. It's really important to be comfortable with these terms and know your body because you’re a sexual being - you’re in charge of your sexuality and your sexual experience. She says we need to get educated to know these different parts, say the words aloud, and practice by talking with trusted sources. It’s so important to know that men and women have different sexual response cycles. It can help single people understand themselves and their partner in order to make better decisions about physical affection. And it helps married couples have a better sexual experience. These are skills that will bless you in your relationships now and later. Did you enjoy this? Listen to our first interview with Harper Should Young Adults Learn About Sexuality While They’re Waiting for Marriage? With Harper Defreitas [21] Show Notes: From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage (Softcover) by Laura M. Brotherson – Get the book for $10 with this discount code: honeymoonprep Another great book is Sexual Wholeness in Marriage: An LDS Perspective on Integrating Sexuality and Spirituality in our Marriages by Dean M. Busby PhD, Jason S. Carroll PhD, Chelom Leavitt. Submit anonymous questions, stories, or comments here. Get transcripts and learn more about our nonprofit at Reach 10. Contact us at hello@reach10.org. Support our podcast and help us reach more young people here. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more!

Some people wonder if it’s appropriate to get educated or talk about sexuality with single young adults who plan to save sexual relationships for marriage. Creed and Crishelle talk with Harper Defreitas about the benefits of learning about sexuality now. Harper is a young woman who learned a lot while working for a leading sex therapist for LDS couples, Laura Brotherson. She says education can lead to better decisions in dating, stronger self-mastery, and a healthy sexual mindset. It helps us develop as complete beings with emotional, spiritual, and physical wholeness. If we don’t talk about it in positive way, we’re going to be taught distorted views through media and culture. Harper shares some open, positive, and safe sources to learn from for young people who share values of sexual integrity as taught in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Show Notes: From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage (Softcover) by Laura M. Brotherson – Get the book for $10 with this discount code: honeymoonprep Check out Laura Brotherson’s website. Another great book is Sexual Wholeness in Marriage: An LDS Perspective on Integrating Sexuality and Spirituality in our Marriages by Dean M. Busby PhD, Jason S. Carroll PhD, Chelom Leavitt. Submit anonymous questions, stories, or comments here. Get transcripts and learn more about our nonprofit at Reach 10. Contact us at hello@reach10.org. Support our podcast and help us reach more young people here. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more!

I continue my conversation with Laura M. Brotherson LMFT, CST, on intimacy in marriage. I am so grateful for her work. Our conversation is very open and is not meant for younger ears. Laura talks about that marriage is all about self-development. None of us were taught everything we needed to know to have a successful marriage. Intimacy is part of that development. We also discuss the importance of educating our children and our young adults who are getting married. Let's teach our kids and young adults in a way that we are setting them up for success! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trina-glines/support

I learned so much from interviewing Laura M. Brotherson LMFT, CST. I love her energy and determination to educate women about intimacy in marriage and the importance of embracing our sexual being. We have a very candid conversation that may not be meant for younger ears. Sex is a big part of marriage, and rarely are we set up for success. I am so grateful for the work Laura has done, I know she continues to bless the lives of women everywhere. I hope you too find this information helpful! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trina-glines/support

In this episode #059 “Hungry Dog Syndrome, Part 2,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses this predicament in marriage from both the husband's and the wife's perspective and provides suggestions to help couples move past it to create a more mutually inviting sexual relationship.

In this episode #058 “Hungry Dog Syndrome, Part 1,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses this predicament in marriage from both the husband's and the wife's perspective and provides suggestions to help couples move past it to create a more mutually inviting sexual relationship.

In this episode #057 “Self-Help Sex Therapy,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson provides some helpful resources and key steps and for individuals or couples to do while they are waiting for professional help or if they are on their own to create a mutually fulfilling sexual relationship. 

In this episode #056 “Differences in Sexual Wiring – Bridling vs. Awakening Sexual Energy,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the notion that men need to control or bridle their sexual energy while women need to awaken and develop their sexuality, including learning to be fully present in lovemaking. 

In this episode #055 “Sexual Surrender,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the importance of transcendence in lovemaking and how to overcome some of the obstacles of letting go and surrendering to the sensual pleasure of sexual intimacy.

In this episode #054 “Healthy Sex,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson shares some key information to help couples understand the difference between healthy sex and unhealthy or pornography-related sex.

In this episode #053 “What He Really Wants for Christmas,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson invites women to consider the gift of sex for their honey’s for Christmas. Physical intimacy tops the list of favorite Christmas gifts for many husbands! Laura encourages couples to take the challenge to make lovemaking a fun part of their intimate Christmas festivities.

In this episode #052 “50 Reasons to Make Love,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson highlights plenty of great reasons for couples to be sure they are continuing to take advantage of the many health and relationship benefits of sex. 

In this episode #051 “The Agony and the Ecstasy of ONEness in Marriage,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses some of the challenges of ONEness, as well as the exquisite joy and possibilities that are available to a husband and wife if they will work at it.

In this episode #050 “What's Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage? -- Q&A, Part 2,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses the question about how a wife seems to change intimacy-wise from pre- to post-marriage. Laura discusses five elements that may explain this change and what to do about it.

In this episode #049 “What's Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage? -- Q&A, Part 1,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses the question about how a wife seems to change intimacy-wise from pre- to post-marriage. Laura discusses five elements that may explain this change and what to do about it.

In this episode #048 “The Importance, Inhibitors and Intricacies of Intimacy,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the “3 I’s of Intimacy” -- the Importance, the Inhibitors, and the Intricacies, and how the book, And They Were Not Ashamed, can help in all three of these areas!

In this episode #047 “Good Girls Do! Countering the Good Girl Syndrome in Marriage,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson shares a resource to help couples identify and overcome negative conditioning about sex and be able to say, "Yes! In marriage, Good Girls Do!" 

In this episode #046 “Why I Wrote the Book ‘And They Were Not Ashamed-- Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment,'”  on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the void she felt existed for couples to be able to strengthen their marriages sexually. 

In this episode #045 “Raising the Bar on Date Night” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses four rules for stepping it up a notch. Date night is simply one of the best things couples can do for their marriages, and these suggestions make date night even better!

In this episode #044 “No, May Not Always Mean No” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson shares a big secret--especially for husbands who may not fully realize how their wives are wired sexually. 

In this episode #043 “Let’s Play 20 Questions” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson helps couples make it easier for them to start a fun and valuable conversation about their sexual relationship. You'll receive Laura's list "20 Questions--Your Conversation Starter about Sex," and an opportunity to break down the communication barrier that keeps many couples from more fully enjoying their intimate relationship.   

In this episode #042 “Five Key Times to Talk to Your Kids about Sex -- Part 2” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson highlights the “when” of talking to your kids about sex (i.e. before dating and before marriage), and helps parents proactively plan to have all five important discussions.

In this episode #041 “Five Key Times to Talk to Your Kids about Sex -- Part 1” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson highlights the “when” of talking to your kids about sex, and helps parents proactively plan to have these five important discussions.

In this episode #040 “Lovemaking: When Couples Have Teens at Home -- Q&A” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses the challenge of finding discreet time for lovemaking, and how to communicate a positive message to one’s teens about the sexual relationship in marriage. 

In this episode #039 “Overcoming the Good Girl Syndrome” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson helps you identify how much the Good Girl Syndrome may be affecting you and your marriage, and also provides brief suggestions to help you overcome it. 

In this episode #038 “The Good Girl Syndrome” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses one of the most pervasive and often unacknowledged sources of sexual dissatisfaction in marriage. 

In this episode #037 “Beating the Body Image Blues: Part 3 -- Making Peace with Your Body" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson shares three suggestions to help you change your mental programming and become your body’s friend and advocate.

In this episode #036 “Beating the Body Image Blues: Part 2 -- Emotional Eating" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the issue of body image, weight and emotional eating. Learn how to stop the negative self-talk that feeds into emotional eating, and be able to say to yourself and your husband, “I like who I am. I like my body, and I’m happy to share myself with you.” 

In this episode #035 “Beating the Body Image Blues: Part 1-- What is Real?" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses some of the sources of body image dissatisfaction to set the stage for helping women to overcome these issues.

Body image issues have a significant effect on lovemaking. In this episode #034 “Body Image and Lovemaking -- Part 2" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses how wives’ body image issues affect their husbands in lovemaking, and how husbands wish their wives could see the beauty they see and believe the words they speak. 

Most women struggle with body image issues no matter how they look. In this episode #033 “Body Image and Lovemaking -- Part 1" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the impact of body image on lovemaking, and how feeling sexy need not be contingent on one’s appearance. 

Studies show that the happier wives are with the division of household responsibilities, the happier husbands are with their sex lives, and the less risk there is for divorce. In this episode #032 “Husbands, Housework, Divorce and Sex” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses this important factor in happy marriages and suggests how couples can share the household responsibilities more evenly.

Most women struggle with body image issues no matter how they look. In this episode #033 “Body Image and Lovemaking -- Part 1" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson discusses the impact of body image on lovemaking, and how feeling sexy need not be contingent on one’s appearance. 

In this episode #030 "I Am a Sexual Being, and It's Good -- Developing a Sexual Identity" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson encourages women to embrace and develop their sexual identity--to be able to say "I am a sexual being, and it's good!" She shares four things that are different about a woman who has embraced her sexuality, and also discusses various tasks and questions women can explore in developing their sexual identity. www.TheMaritalIntimacyShow.comwww.StrengtheningMarriage.com 

In this episode #029 “A Quickie about Quickies" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, provides quick tips and a new perspective on quickies in the marital relationship.

Many couples have lost that lovin’ feeling when it comes to kissing and making out. In this episode #028 “The Bliss of a Kiss -- Restoring the Lost Art of Kissing, Part 3" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, provides suggestions to change the kissing dynamics in the relationship. 

Many couples have lost that lovin’ feeling when it comes to kissing and making out. In this episode #027 “The Bliss of a Kiss -- Restoring the Lost Art of Kissing, Part 2" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, addresses common complaints, and suggests “kissing lessons” for wives to share with their husbands to change the kissing dynamics in the relationship. 

Many couples have lost that lovin’ feeling when it comes to kissing and making out. In this episode #026 “The Bliss of a Kiss -- Restoring the Lost Art of Kissing, Part 1" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, addresses common complaints, and suggests “kissing lessons” for wives to share with their husbands, so that she especially can more fully enjoy the bliss of a kiss.

Everyone feels loved differently. In this episode #025 “What You Need to Know about Loving Your Spouse" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, teaches the importance of loving one’s spouse in the way they need to be loved.  www.TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com www.StrengtheningMarriage.com

In this episode #024 “The Blissful Caress" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, suggests that couples add this Blissful Caress to their intimate moments to sensually energize their lovemaking. The Blissful Caress is great sexual therapy for both husband and wife! www.TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com www.StrengtheningMarriage.com  

Music adds variety to lovemaking. In this episode #023 “Mood Music -- Q&A" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, encourages couples to create their own bedroom music and see how it can help fuel their fires and enhance their sexual relationship.  www.TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com www.StrengtheningMarriage.com

In this episode #022 “Where Do I Start in Strengthening My Marriage Intimately? -- Q&A" on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, answers an email she received about where a wife might start to improve her intimate marital relationship, and how to be a part of our work of strengthening marriages intimately. Click here to connect with us: http://strengtheningmarriage.com/blog/connectsubscribe/ www.TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com www.StrengtheningMarriage.com

In this episode #021 “Overcoming Obstacles of the Big ‘O’ -- Part 3" of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, addresses: (5) Touch, (6) Technique, (7) Transcendence, and (8) Time helping couples identify and overcome obstacles of female orgasm.

In this episode #020 “Overcoming Obstacles of the Big ‘O’ -- Part 2" of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, addresses: (1) Thoughts, (2) Tenderness, (3) Teasing/Playfulness, and (4) Talk helping couples identify and overcome obstacles of female orgasm.

The Big “O” need not be so elusive. In this episode #019 “Overcoming Obstacles of the Big ‘O’ -- Part 1" of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, helps couples identify and overcome obstacles of female orgasm. 

Seeking to strengthen your marriage sexually can be daunting at times. In this episode #018 of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, shares stories of hope from a few of the many who have been able to find greater intimate fulfillment in their marriages. These stories will inspire and motivate you to know that change is possible!

For men, sexual desire tends to be a reaction, whereas for women, desire often requires a decision. For women, desire tends to show up after women mentally decide to engage, followed by some degree of mental/emotional and/or sexual arousal. In this episode #017 of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, helps women identify four things that often get in the way of that first step of deciding to “go with it.” Couples don’t have to be hostage to that elusive “mood” when they understand a woman’s unique sexual wiring. 

Many women don’t fully understand what sex means to their husbands. This often leads to couples who wander around in a sexual desert in their relationship. In this episode #016 of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, shares a poignant and personal description from one husband who eloquently describes the power of sexual connection, providing a beautiful example of what sex means to a man.

Sex is a team sport. If lovemaking is important to your spouse, then it must also be important to you! In this episode #015 of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, encourages women to make passion a higher priority in their lives. Making sex a priority is not just about the time. It’s also about the attitude one has about sexuality and their sexual relationship with their spouse. 

Sometimes women need a little nudge during lovemaking to increase their arousal and push them over the edge into orgasm. In this episode #014 of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, discusses how verbal expressions provide auditory arousal as a means of heightening sexual pleasure and providing increased emotional connection during lovemaking.

Women often struggle with awakening and nurturing their sexuality. In this episode #013 of “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, discusses professional massage as a means of developing one’s sensuality, which helps to nurture one’s sexuality. With a focus on (1) Relaxation, (2) Breathing, and (3) Touch, massage therapy can help women to awaken and cultivate their sensuality for greater enjoyment in the sexual relationship of marriage. 

To simplify efforts to strengthen your marriage, marriage and intimacy expert and “The Marital Intimacy Show” host Laura M. Brotherson, shares three key actions couples can take to strengthen and thrive in their marriages: 1. Date regularly 2. Increase touch 3. Pray regularly as a couple These marital keys are the means of providing vital mental/emotional, physical/sexual and spiritual intimacy and nourishment to the marriage relationship.

Unfortunate revelations of infidelity by those in the media provide an opportunity for all couples to do an inventory of their own marriages, and shore them up against destructive influences. In this episode of “The Marital Intimacy Show" marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, highlights those things couples need to do to protect their marriage and prevent the heartrending experience of adultery from infecting their lives.

What are the secrets of sexually satisfied wives? What is it that helps women fully embrace and enjoy their sexuality within marriage? In this episode #010 of The Marital Intimacy Show marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, will share six additional characteristics of sexually satisfied wives:  1. They are fun and playful. 2. They know what they need. 3. They communicate openly. 4. They enjoy touch. 5. They surrender to the passion. 6. They take responsibility for self. 

What are the secrets of sexually satisfied wives? What is it that helps women fully embrace and enjoy their sexuality within marriage? In this episode #009 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson, will share six characteristics of sexually satisfied wives:  1. They embrace their sexuality. 2. They get educated sexually 3. They nurture the relationship. 4. They overcome their inhibitions. 5. They nurture sexual feelings. 6. They make peace with their body.

In this episode #008 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, provides power-packed tips for affair-proofing your marriage. Affairs are more likely to occur when vulnerability meets opportunity. Learn what you need to do to reduce vulnerability and avoid opportunities, all the while building a stronger and more connected marriage. In this final segment of this Affair Proofing Your Marriage series we’ll conclude with a discussion of: 1. Avoiding personal relationships with others of the opposite sex, while building friendships with persons of the same sex; 2. Setting mental boundaries; and 3. How affairs are a counterfeit of the real thing in marriage.

In this episode #007 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, provides power-packed tips for affair-proofing your marriage. Affairs are more likely to occur when vulnerability meets opportunity. Learn what you need to do to reduce vulnerability and avoid opportunities, all the while building a stronger and more connected marriage. In this segment we’ll discuss: 1. Working to meet each other’s needs more effectively; 2. Developing a satisfying sex life in your marriage; and 3. Dealing with personal insecurities and issues from your past.

In this episode #006 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, provides power-packed tips for affair-proofing your marriage. Affairs are more likely to occur when vulnerability meets opportunity. Learn what you need to do to reduce vulnerability and avoid opportunities, all the while building a stronger and more connected marriage. The steps we’ll discuss in this segment include: 1. Communicating openly in marriage about anything; 2.  Acknowledging and discussing attractions to others with your spouse; and 3. Avoiding secrecy in your marriage.

In this episode #005 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, provides power-packed tips for affair-proofing your marriage. Affairs are more likely to occur when vulnerability meets opportunity. Learn what you need to do to reduce vulnerability and avoid opportunities--all the while building a stronger and more connected marriage.  In this segment we’ll discuss the following: (1) No one is immune; (2) What’s not enough to protect your marriage; (3) Being introspective and develop greater self-awareness; and (4) Avoiding selfishness.

In this episode #004 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, addresses the questions and concerns of a listener, and shares insights for jumpstarting your marriage. Learn how to overcome emotional distance to feel close and more intimately connected.

In this episode #003 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, addresses the questions and concerns of a listener, and shares insights for jumpstarting your marriage. Learn how to overcome emotional distance to feel close and more intimately connected.

In this episode #002 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, shares three more tips for strengthening marriages sexually: (4) Overcoming inhibitors; (5) Being playful; and (6) Making your sexual relationship a matter of prayer.  Resources mentioned: Journal Therapy “A Feeling Like That” Gary Allen “The Marital Intimacy Show Podcast” with Laura M. Brotherson (see MaritalIntimacyShow.com) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) or email: info@strengtheningmarriage.com  

In this episode #001 of The Marital Intimacy Show, marriage and intimacy expert and author, Laura M. Brotherson, shares the first three of six tips for strengthening marriages sexually: (1) Making sex a priority; (2) Getting educated sexually; and (3) Learning to talk about sex more easily. Resources mentioned: And They Were Not Ashamed –Strengthening Marriage Through Sexual Fulfillment “The Marital Intimacy Show Podcast” with Laura M. Brotherson (see MaritalIntimacyShow.com) You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) or email: info@strengtheningmarriage.com