My Intimacy Therapist
with sade jovanne
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#111 – We Fight About Sex Instead of Communicating Kindly
Episode Notes
Themes: communication issues, sexual issues
This is quite common in sex therapy: couples describe that talking about sex looks more like arguing about sex. But...this isn't sexy. Let's …
#110 – Protect Your Investment - in Therapy and in Your Relationship
Episode Notes
Themes: couples therapy, motivation for change, stages of change
When deciding to go to therapy, it is common (and totally acceptable) to be unsure about what you want or need. However,…
#109 – One Reason Why You Can't Find Your Sex Drive
Episode Notes
Themes: spontaneous vs responsive drive, sex therapy, desire discrepancy
For those who have responsive drive, you may resonate with feeling irritable when your spouse "bothers you" for …
#108 – I Started a Sex Therapy Practice in Atlanta, Georgia
Episode Notes
In July of 2025, I officially started my private practice, My Intimacy Therapist, in Atlanta, Georgia for sex therapy and intimacy issues.
I created this space for those who are strugg…
#107 – Rebuilding Trust in Sexual Intimacy
Episode Notes
Themes: broken trust, relationship issues, sexual intimacy
In this episode, we discuss common themes in broken trust around sexual intimacy in a relationship.
Take it a Step Further
- Wo…
#106 – Why Ladies Say "Sorry" During Sex
Episode Notes
Themes: sexual intimacy, communication
It is not uncommon for couples to get hot and heavy, and somewhere in the middle of kissing and touching, one spouse says "I'm sorry....", sometim…
#106 – Hiatus Recap
Episode Notes
Interested in attending a singles or couples event? View upcoming date nights and workshops here: myintimacytherapist.com/date-nights
#105 – Understanding Men In Relationships with Dr. Corey Carlisle
Episode Notes
Themes: relationship issues, masculinity, male desire, conflict resolution, spirituality
Today, Dr. Corey Carlisle and I discuss the dynamic between men and women in relationships. Are …
#104 – Intercourse (PIV) Doesn't Have to Be Your Favorite Thing!
Episode Notes
Themes: sex, intercourse, PIV, low desire
So often, women are frustrated because their [male] partners LOVE sexual intercourse...but she can take it or leave it. Let's talk about why PI…
#103 – How Your Sexual Story Impacts Your Sex Life Today
Episode Notes
Themes: sexual intimacy, sexual development, sex therapy
If you are in a long-term relationship, you may have stumbled upon a surprising truth: you and your significant other don't know…
#102 – From Relationship Anxiety to Secure Attachment with My Friend Emily
Episode Notes
Themes: avoidant attachment, relationship anxiety, single adult
This episode is special, because I have invited a dear friend to join me for an open and honest conversation. If you can …
#101 – How to Support Yourself - or a Friend - through a Divorce
Episode Notes
Themes: separation, divorce
The decision to divorce is extremely difficult and personal. Let's talk about practical ways that you can support yourself - or a friend - through this major…
#100 – Celebrating 100 Episodes of the My Intimacy Therapist Podcast!
Episode Notes
If you have been along for this journey to 100 episodes, THANK YOU!! And mostly, may this work help you to create a life where you feel fully seen, fully known, and fully loved.
Let's …
#99 – Cater 2 U: Give Your Spouse a Day of Pampering!
Episode Notes
Themes: affection, relationships, date ideas, marriage therapy
Inspired by the song "Cater 2 U" by Destiny's Child, we talk about the importance of setting time aside to shower your spo…
#98 – How Important is it for Your Partner to Feel the Same Way?
Episode Notes
Themes: conflict resolution, communication issues
There are some topics of conflict that feel a bit more heated than others. It's likely that this may be influenced by your perspective …
#97 – Need a Break? Thoughts for Immigrant and First Gen Folks
Episode Notes
Themes: immigrants, first-gen, work ethic, rest
A special episode for individuals and couples who come from immigrant backgrounds about the special permission that may be needed in orde…
#96 – My Spouse Has Changed Dramatically...and I Don't Know What to Do
Episode Notes
Themes: self-development, personal change, relationship issues, separation
Some couples experience a very drastic change in the course of their relationship. One partner starts to shift…
#95 – Why the "Dinner & a Movie" Date Night Might Not Help Your Relationship
Episode Notes
Themes: date night, relationship issues, long-term relationship
The typical advice for a dying relationship tends to be, "go on more dates." Which is true - partially. One-on-one time i…
#94 – Pain-Free Intimacy with Jess Seitz, Occupational Therapist
Episode Notes
Themes: vaginismus, sexual pain, occupational therapy, sex therapy
About Our Guest
Jess Seitz is an occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, where she works as a vagini…
#93 – Are You Doing Too Much in Your Relationship?
Episode Notes
Themes: Type A, overfunctioning, anxious attachment, low desire
If you are the type of person who resonates well with being Type A, goal-oriented, focused, a "get it done" type of human…