555: Boundaries

555: Boundaries

Author: Cloud10 July 31, 2026 Duration: 36:34
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are discussing boundaries. The term boundaries can be found everywhere now on social media and today we are breaking down what healthy boundaries are and are not. There is a lot of misinformation on boundaries and we are here to set the record straight! Join George and Laurie as they discuss what healthy boundaries in a relationship sound like, how to say no with care and how these guardrails protect and support your relationship. You'll also learn more about rigidity and defensiveness disguised as boundaries and how to work yourself out of this dynamic. What do boundaries mean to you and how do they show up in your relationship? Remember to pre-order a copy of our book now! Brave Love, Great Sex available on September 15th.  Check out this episode's sponsor (and help the 'pod!): uberlube.com - Laurie's long-time favorite personal lubricant. Use the code 'bravelove' at checkout to receive a discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where conversations about intimacy often get reduced to cliches or awkward silence, Brave Love Great Sex-Couples Therapy Podcast offers a different space. Hosted by certified sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson and renowned couples therapist George Faller, LMFT, this is a dialogue that goes beyond simple advice. Each episode is built on a foundation of professional expertise and compassionate honesty, tackling the real, sometimes messy, intersections of emotional connection and physical desire. You'll hear frank discussions that demystify therapy, explore relationship dynamics, and address the challenges and joys of maintaining a vibrant, erotic bond within a committed partnership. The conversations are designed to be both fascinating and practical, moving from broader concepts of love and trust to specific discussions about sexual intimacy and technique. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about providing hope and actionable insights for couples who want to deepen their understanding of each other. By listening to this podcast, you gain access to a rare combination of perspectives, where a focus on sexual health and a focus on relational fitness come together. It’s for anyone in a long-term relationship seeking to nurture both the brave love and the great sex that can sustain it for the long haul.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
553: Reaching Withdrawers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:57
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are discussing reaching withdrawers through the body. When the withdrawer is anticipating something negative, they become activated, freeze and fall into a shame spiral. This s…
Foreplay Replay - How to Stress Less to Avoid Sexless Holidays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:50
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552: On Shame and Belonging with Jef Slootsmaekers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:47
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, Laurie is joined by EFT couples therapist Jef Slootmaekers. Jef is an EFT trainer hailing from Belgium and is the author of a new book on shame called Shame in Psychotherapy: The…
Foreplay Replay - Theory of Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:53
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551: Bait and Switch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:38
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Foreplay Replay - Man Can't Come [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:59
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550: Better to Give or Receive? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:36
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are diving into the topic of communal sexual strength. Research shows that couples feel more desire when they approach sex with love and caring. This creates a positive reinfor…
Foreplay Replay - 5 Sexual Initiation Styles – Which Turns You On? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:12
How do you initiate in the bedroom? ;) George and Laurie explore (and joke!) about 5 different initiator styles: Seduction, Touch, Emotional Connection, Sex Talk and Power Play. Which way do you like it best? Which way d…
549: Eroticising Power in the Bedroom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are exploring eroticising power in the bedroom. Listen in as Laurie and George discuss how different attachment styles may crave to be more submissive or more dominant during…
Foreplay Replay - Closing The Orgasm Gap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
Not fair. Women have less orgasms than men; Laurie and George talk about the disturbing stats. Why is this happening? Do men still not know how a woman gets aroused and reaches orgasm? Are we as parents and a culture tea…