EPISODE 12: TRANSITION TO MARRIAGE

EPISODE 12: TRANSITION TO MARRIAGE

Author: Chelom Leavitt December 23, 2020 Duration: 34:03

We welcomed guest speaker Dr. Jeremy Boden to talk about how couples can successfully transition to sexual intimacy in marriage after remaining abstinent. Dr. Boden shares practical solutions to problems you may face including premature ejaculation and performance anxiety. Listen in to hear how to use tools such as "compassionate curiosity" and sex education to make the first time, and every time, a positive experience. 


What does it mean to bring mindful awareness into our most intimate lives? The Sexual Mindfulness Project, hosted by researcher and educator Chelom Leavitt, moves beyond quick-fix advice to explore the nuanced intersection of sexuality and mindfulness through grounded, evidence-based conversations. Each episode features dialogues with fellow researchers and experts, translating academic findings into practical wisdom for everyday application. You’ll hear discussions that tackle the real questions people have about fostering deeper connection, navigating sexual growth, and approaching topics like intimacy and sexuality with greater presence and clarity. This podcast provides a thoughtful space for anyone looking to enrich their romantic and sexual relationships, consider how to guide their children with confidence, or simply understand their own desires more fully. It’s not about performance, but about cultivating a healthier, more intentional approach to a fundamental part of being human. Tune in for a series that treats sexuality with the complexity and care it deserves, offering perspectives that are both scientifically informed and deeply human.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 28

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EPISODE 18: Autonomy in Marriage with Dr. Dean Busby pt. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:31
In this episode, Dr. Dean Busby shares the importance of being your own personal within your marriage. Listen in to learn how to cultivate autonomy while growing closer to your partner.
Episode 17: Sex and Marriage with Dan Purcell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
Chelom sits down with Get Your Marriage On host Dan Purcell to talk about how to have a thriving sexual relationship through every phase of your marriage. From bringing back the dating butterflies after years of marriage…
EPISODE 16: AUTHENTICITY IN RELATIONSHIPS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:22
This episode we talk about what it means to be authentic and how to develop your true self. Amber shares her expertise in authenticity research. We tackle questions like "How can we define ourselves instead of letting ot…
EPISODE 15: CONFLICT IN MARRIAGE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:53
Do you know the difference between conflict and contention? Is resolving conflict with sex problematic? Listen in to explore how conflict affects sex and how conflict can be an opportunity for intimacy. In this episode,…
EPISODE 14: THE IMPORTANCE OF SEX IN MARRIAGE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:01
Does it feel like it's easy to let the spark fizzle after you've been married a while? Do you ever wonder why sex matters so much to a marriage? In this episode, we discuss what the research says about why sex is an impo…
EPISODE 13: GIVING & RECEIVING [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:27
This episode is all about how to not only give more, but give more graciously. We talk about ways to receive relational bids more positively, as well as how to create more open communication in your relationship and open…
EPISODE 11: SEXUAL MINDFULNESS & AGING [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:38
What does it take to have a great sexual relationship as you age? In this episode we discuss how sexual satisfaction can increase as people age, contrary to misconceptions that the "best sex" is experienced in your 20's.…
EPISODE 10: MINDFULNESS AND COPING WITH ANXIETY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:47
This episode we welcome our guest speaker therapist Chris Wilkins to discuss how mindfulness can help relieve anxiety. Anxiety can have a negative impact on relationships but by slowing down and being grounded in the pre…
EPISODE 9: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO MINDFULNESS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:47
Our research shows that mindfulness improves many aspects of relationships, yet sometimes creating a mindful life isn't as easy as it sounds. In this episode, we discuss common challenges that people face as they begin t…
EPISODE 8: MOTHERHOOD & SEXUALITY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:51
As a mother, what words would you use to describe yourself? Caring, smart, busy, fatigued may come to mind, but how often do you consider yourself to be sexy or sexual? In this episode, we tackle body-image, misconceptio…