Mindful Intimacy is a Vital Part of Empowered Relationships

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Mindful Intimacy is a Vital Part of Empowered Relationships

I recently sat down and had a deep dive conversation about mindful intimacy, especially for women, with my colleague Jessica Higgins. She describes our conversation, which is Episode #334 of her Empowered Relationship podcast, in the following way: “Every one of us struggles with something that impacts our relationships. We were raised to believe that whatever we struggle with—be it self-worth, emotions, or body image—is a flaw.

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Creative Brain Podcast on Sexual Shame, Mindful Sex, & New Ways to Communicate

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Creative Brain Podcast on Sexual Shame, Mindful Sex, & New Ways to Communicate

Haley is a former student and intern of mine, and it was a delight when she and her co-host Rachel interviewed me for their The Creative Brain Podcast! We dove into a lot of the topics in my book and specifically how much sexual expression, reducing sexual shame, and intimate communication skills are needed for Southern women in the Bible Belt.

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Author Reading Video - From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women

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Author Reading Video - From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women

The San Diego Public Library did a cool thing during our COVID-19 shutdown…they asked local authors to record a short video reading from their books, and added them to their website. I chose a passage from my book, From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women, that I thought would be relevant during our difficult times.

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How to Stop Feeling “Alone” with Your Partner

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How to Stop Feeling “Alone” with Your Partner

One of the best feelings with a partner is when you feel emotionally connected to them. Life flows easier, you know that they “get” you, and that they have your back. But what does the opposite of this feel like? It feels like your presence in the room doesn’t matter to them…

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Setting "Intimacy Intentions" for the 2020 New Year

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Setting "Intimacy Intentions" for the 2020 New Year

When you consider goals or intentions for the new year, thoughts of fitness, diet, stress reduction, or specific projects might come to mind. But do you stop to reflect on your intimacy intentions for the new year?

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Reducing Sexual Shame - An Interview with Authority Magazine

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Reducing Sexual Shame - An Interview with Authority Magazine

“All of us as humans want to be seen, accepted, and loved as we are in all of our beauty and imperfections, but the rejection of ourselves through societal and personal shame erects walls that limit genuine intimacy with ourselves and our partners.” - Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus

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