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The Marital Intimacy Show

Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CSTstrengtheningmarriage.com
We get to talk about sex!! How fun is that!? Show host, Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, marriage counselor, certified sex therapist, and best-selling author takes on the taboo subject of SEX -- shining a needed light into the intricacies of intimacy and marriage. "The Marital Intimacy Show" provides straight talk about empowering women and couples to create the intimate relationship of their dreams. This podcast is your trusted Christian resource to strengthen marriages intimately and help you create your own “sextraordinary” marriage!! You’ll find inspiration to: ~ Elevate the gift of sexual enjoyment to its divinely intended place. ~ Embrace the God-given gift of sexuality. ~ Learn the secrets of sexual satisfaction. ~ Find solutions to the intimacy issues that plague so many marriages. ~ Create a mutually fulfilling, intimately connected, and passionate relationship: emotionally, spiritually and sexually. Find us at TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com.
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Episodes

070: 20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 2 (Guest on Illuminate)

In this episode #070 “20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 2” Laura has a great conversation with fellow therapist Geoff Steurer on his “Illuminate” podcast where they talk about healthy sexuality instead of the common focus for many to just focus on unhealthy sexuality. Laura walks through her full list of 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality providing a template of what a healthy sexual relationship looks like especially when couples may have had their sexual relationship pornif...

Jan 21, 202141 minEp. 70

069: 20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 1 (Guest on Illuminate)

In this episode #069 “20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 1” Laura has a great conversation with fellow therapist Geoff Steurer on his “Illuminate” podcast where they talk about healthy sexuality instead of the common focus for many to just focus on unhealthy sexuality. Laura walks through her full list of 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality providing a template of what a healthy sexual relationship looks like especially when couples may have had their sexual relationship pornif...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 69

068: How “Auditory Arousal” Can Heat Up Your Lovemaking (Guest on Live From Love)

In this episode #068 “How ‘Auditory Arousal’ Can Heat Up Your Lovemaking” Laura talks with sex coach Amanda Louder on her “Live From Love” podcast. She shares some insights on one of the concepts Laura has coined -- that of “Auditory Arousal.” Laura answers the question of what auditory arousal is and how to utilize it to heat up your lovemaking. Most importantly, she discusses the benefits of verbal communication during sex, such as how it can help keep your busy and distracted brain engaged se...

Jan 19, 202138 minEp. 68

067: Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 2 (Guest on Breaking the Silence)

In this episode #067 “Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 2” Laura talks with the fabulous people from Reach 10 on their “Breaking the Silence” podcast about what the differences are between healthy and unhealthy sexuality. We highlight some of the 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality from the handout Laura has compiled on the subject. Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – “Raising the Bar” Book – K...

Jan 19, 202132 minEp. 67

066: Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 1 (Guest on Breaking the Silence)

In this episode #066 “Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 1” Laura talks with the fabulous people from Reach 10 on their “Breaking the Silence” podcast about what the differences are between healthy and unhealthy sexuality. We highlight some of the 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality from the handout Laura has compiled on the subject. Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – “Raising the Bar” Book – K...

Jan 19, 202131 minEp. 66

065: Laura’s D8NIGHT License Plate - PL8STORY (Guest on “Trista’s PL8STORY”)

You already know I'm a BIG proponent of Date Night, but did you know it's also my license plate?! In this episode #065 “Laura’s D8NIGHT License Plate” I joined Trista on her PL8STORY (Plate Story) Podcast to share the story behind my "D8NIGHT" license plate and lots of other fun things you maybe didn't know. Find out what "title" my tax guy has given my husband and what "sexual wholeness" is all about! Show Notes (Resources mentioned): Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextra...

Jan 15, 202151 minEp. 65

064: Q&A – Sex – Vital for a Healthy Marriage, Part 2 (Guest on “Elevate Your Marriage”)

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 thing...

Jan 14, 202151 minEp. 64

063: Q&A – Sex – Vital for a Healthy Marriage, Part 1 (Guest on “Elevate Your Marriage”)

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 thing...

Jan 14, 202140 minEp. 63

062: Understanding Female Sexual Wiring (Guest on “On The Brighter Side”)

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 thei...

Jul 06, 202041 minEp. 62

061: Is Marital Intimacy Still a Question Mark? (Guest on Balance reDefined)

In this episode #061 - “Is Marital Intimacy Still a Question Mark?” - learn about the top issues for women regarding marital intimacy, what holds women back from wanting and fully enjoying intimacy, and how women can make things better in their marriages. Laura joins Connie Sokol on the “Balance reDefined” radio show to help women recognize and work through the intimacy issues they face in their marriages. Resources mentioned: Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary ...

Jun 09, 202032 minEp. 61

059: Hungry Dog Syndrome, Part 2

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.

Mar 05, 20129 min

058: Hungry Dog Syndrome, Part 1

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.

Feb 27, 20129 min

057: Self-Help Sex Therapy

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.

Dec 05, 20119 min

056: Differences in Sexual Wiring—Bridling vs. Awakening Sexual Energy

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.

Mar 08, 20119 min

055: Sexual Surrender

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.

Jan 25, 20118 min

054: Healthy Sex

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.

Jan 18, 20117 min

053: What He Really Wants for Christmas

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.

Dec 22, 20107 min

052: 50 Reasons to Make Love

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.

Dec 16, 201011 min

051: The Agony and the Ecstasy of ONEness in Marriage

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.

Nov 04, 20109 min

050: What's Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage?—Q&A, Part 2

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.

Oct 28, 20107 min

049: What's Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage?—Q&A, Part 1

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.

Oct 21, 20107 min

048: The Importance, Inhibitors and Intricacies of Intimacy

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!

Oct 12, 20108 min

047: Good Girls Do! Countering the Good Girl Syndrome in Marriage

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!"

Oct 05, 20109 min

045: Raising the Bar on Date Night

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!

Sep 21, 20109 min

044: No, May Not Always Mean No

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.

Sep 14, 20106 min

043: Let's Play 20 Questions

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.

Sep 07, 20108 min

042: Five Key Times to Talk to Your Kids about Sex—Part 2

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.

Aug 10, 20109 min

041: Five Key Times to Talk to Your Kids about Sex—Part 1

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.

Aug 03, 201010 min
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