The Sexual Mindfulness Project

Tune in this week to listen to Drs. Chelom Leavitt and Dean Busby as they discuss creating boundaries and navigating sexual decision-making with your spouse. When couples disagree with one another, it can be hard to know where to start and how to get on the same page! Dr. Leavitt and Dr. Busby talk about how to communicate and improve sexual decision-making in your relationship. 

Chelom meets with Carlie Palmer-Webb, a Christian sex educator, to discuss how open and vulnerable communication about sex can bless a relationship. They suggest that intentionality, agency, a sense of humor, and a growth mentality are just a few ways to enhance your sexual relationship with your partner.  You can learn more about Carlie and the various courses that she offers by visiting her website: https://thechristiansexeducator.com/

Chelom visits with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife to discuss what true intimacy looks like in marriage, and how this affects our relationships and our sexual experiences. They answer questions like, "How do I relate to pleasure in a way that makes my life richer?" and "How do you collaborate in marriage?" Listen to learn how you can enhance the intimacy in your marriage. 

Chelom sits down with Dr. Sharon Maxwell and Chelsea Maxwell, a mother-daughter duo who teach adolescent and parent sex education. They discuss how to help adolescents develop their sense of self and self-discipline, how parents can have meaningful conversations about sex with their children, and how mindfulness helps adolescents keep their sexual values.  You can find the Maxwell's website, classes, and resources here: https://www.maxwelled.com/

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 to having a great sex life after becoming parents, Dan shares with us his wisdom on building a strong sexual connection with your partner.

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, Chelom shares how couples can grow together through conflict and how to address differences in a healthy way.

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 reflection in your own mind. This holiday season is an especially great time to focus on the giving and receiving in your relationship so don't forget to take the time to make this aspect a priority.

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. Sex changes through the lifespan and we talk about how to grow closer to your partner through these changes. Listen in to learn about sexual wisdom and get tips on how you can have more meaningful sexual experiences with your partner as you age.  

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, misconceptions about mothers as sexual beings, and discuss ways to reimagine your sexual relationship after giving birth. Listen in to hear how you can see yourself and your partner anew as you step into the world of motherhood. 

How do you keep your relationship from growing stale? How do you keep the passion alive? Is it possible to have a close relationship as a couple but also enjoy your own set of hobbies and passions? We tackle these questions and more in this episode with tips to help you spark more passion in your relationship and keep the sparks alive!

Parents often feel unsure of how to approach the subject of sex with their kids. In this episode we address having “The Talk” with your kids ages 8-12 (hint: it’s not just a one-time thing). We discuss things to be sure to address, ways to begin the conversation, how your own attitudes about sex might influence the conversation and help you figure out how to navigate this important conversation over a series of ongoing conversations with your kids as they begin to mature.

Women’s sexual responses can be very different than men’s and for a long time women have been seen as “broken.” In this episode, we confront this assumption and reframe women’s sexuality as an exciting variation that can bring increased love and connection when partners are willing to work together.