Sarah speaks with My Delight alum Kristen, mother of eight, who shares her story of her and her husband's conversion, as well as how she grew through the My Delight course. Kristen felt pretty good about their love life before, but experienced insights, growth, learning, and increased connection with her husband. She shares what new evening routine they've developed that's been a game-changer and why there's a bottle of whipped cream in the fridge that she and her husband won't let the kids have. She also shares what some of the highlights were for her among the guest experts and conversations shared inside the My Delight course.

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Sarah and Denise talk about self-care and body image. Denise a Catholic weight loss coach who helps women turn to God instead of food through her Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit program, 63 Surrendered program, and Restored Lent Challenge.  Restored helps women surrender to God, not the scale.

Denise shares about how authentic self-care is not about expense and luxury--it's a sacred activity given to us by the Lord. She also shares about how we can change our negative thoughts about our body.

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You can also find Denise online at WeightLosswiththeHolySpirit.com

Free Enhancing Marital Intimacy Guide for Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit (for married and engaged women)

Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The "What's Allowed List" answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)

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What is it like to go through My Delight as a happily married newlywed with a good love life? Is there still more to learn? Sarah chats with Dr. Jessica Whelan, a naturopath specializing in hormone health who is also a certified Creighton model FertiliCare NFP instructor and NaPro providor. They discuss being the higher-desire spouse, enjoying lovemaking while struggling with infertility and trying to conceive, and communicating about intimacy with your husband. Dr. Jessica shares what it is like to be in the sisterhood of Catholic women who go through My Delight together. 

Find out more about Dr. Jessica Whelan's hormone and fertility work at drwhelan.com

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Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The "What's Allowed List" answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)

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Do you ever feel embarrassed when it comes to talking with your husband about lovemaking? Do you know how to ask for what you need... or communicate if something feels "meh" ... or even worse, hurts? Monica Ortega, co-host with her husband Renzo of the Two Become Family podcast, chats with Sarah about the book she and Renzo wrote: Lovemaking: How to Talk About Sex with Your Spouse. As a faithful Catholic couple informed by church teaching and theology of the body, they noticed that when it comes to candid and practical advice--there's still a lot to figure out! Sarah and Monica talk about mental load both spouses bear (as well as the gallant, swoon-worthy way husbands can help wives with their mental load!), feeding sexual intimacy with the whole-life intimacy that a couple builds outside the bedroom, and how to tell your husband when something gives you the heebie-jeebies. 

Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse, Ave Maria Press, 2025

Two Become Family podcast

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Free Enhancing Marital Intimacy Guide for Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit (for married and engaged women)

Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The "What's Allowed List" answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)

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Intimacy Insights for Brides-to-Be and Newlyweds: Expert Advice from Bridget Busacker, part 2 of 2.

In this episode, I continue my interview with my lovely friend Bridget Busacker, founder of Managing Your Fertility. We chat about what we would tell newlywed or engaged women about sex and marriage. Join us as we imagine taking a bride-to-be out for coffee and consider what we would tell her about intimacy in marriage.  We share stories and practical tips to help build a joyful and connected intimate life. 

LINKS:

• Enhancing Intimacy Guide for Engaged and Married Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit, by Sarah Bartel
• The Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint by Bridget Busacker 
• Managing Your Fertility.com, your one-stop shop for Fertility Awareness Resources for Women and Couples 
• Find Bridget on Facebook: www.facebook.com/managingyourfertility
• Connect with Bridget on Instagram: www.instagram.com/managingyourfertility 

Free Enhancing Marital Intimacy Guide for Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit (for married and engaged women)

Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The "What's Allowed List" answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)

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Intimacy Insights for Brides-to-Be and Newlyweds: Expert Advice from Bridget Busacker

In this episode, I interview my lovely friend Bridget Busacker, founder of Managing Your Fertility, to chat about what we would tell newlywed or engaged women about sex and marriage. Join us as we imagine taking a bride-to-be out for coffee and consider what we would tell her about the importance of communication, the essential role of foreplay, handling discomfort, and why it's so important a couple work together to make it a mutually enjoyable experience.  We share stories and practical tips to help build a joyful and connected intimate life. 

00:00 Introduction to Bridget Busacker and Her Mission
00:45 Discussing the Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint Course
01:40 Advice for a Soon-to-be Married Woman
03:31 Practical Tips for Intimacy and Foreplay
15:00 Importance of Communication in Marriage
19:36 Addressing Pain and Discomfort During Intercourse
25:20 The Significance of Mutual Pleasure
26:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links:

• Enhancing Intimacy Guide for Engaged and Married Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit, by Sarah Bartel
• The Newlywed Intimacy Blueprint by Bridget Busacker 
• Managing Your Fertility.com, your one-stop shop for Fertility Awareness Resources for Women and Couples 
• Find Bridget on Facebook: www.facebook.com/managingyourfertility
• Connect with Bridget on Instagram: www.instagram.com/managingyourfertility 

Free Enhancing Marital Intimacy Guide for Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit (for married and engaged women)

Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The "What's Allowed List" answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)

Model-free lingerie! Get 10% off with my affiliate link for Mentionables.

Ellen Holloway interviews host Sarah Bartel about how she got started helping Catholic married women improve their sex lives. She also interviews Sarah about her My Delight course for Catholic women. They talk about what happens inside the course and who the course is for.

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Free Enhancing Marital Intimacy Guide for Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit (for married and engaged women)

Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The "What's Allowed List" answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)

Model-free lingerie! Get 10% off with my affiliate link for Mentionables.