Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

By Ellen HollowaySociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Relationships

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Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy episodes

October 12 Enjoying Sex isn't Selfish | Ep. 295
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway shares why she used to wish sex could just disappear from her marriage and how she came to understand that sex isn't just an extra part of marriage. She explains why the marital act is so important to the sacrament of marriage and why working on your sex life isn't selfish or unnecessary, but a vital part of living out your vocation.
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14 min
October 07 The Thoughts About Sex She Was Embarrassed to Say Out Loud | EP. 294
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Allana a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Allan's honest review and experience in the program.
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13 min
October 06 A Letter to the Catholic Wife Who Hates Sex | Ep. 293
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Hey! This episode is a little different. I purposely didn't edit out a few emotional moments because I think it's really important for you to understand how important improving your sex life as a Catholic wife really is. I hope you enjoy this open letter to the Catholic wife who hates sex from her future self.
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11 min
October 05 Why Does Sex Feel Like So Much Work? | EP. 292
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Lauren a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Lauren's honest review and experience in the program.

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14 min
September 28 Where Did My Libido Go? | EP. 291
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why your libido might feel like it disappeared even if you used to really want sex. She explains responsive desire, why sex being new and exciting used to make desire easier, and some simple ways to start building that desire back.
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12 min
September 21 My Husband Should Be Able to Anticipate My Needs | EP. 290
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about wishing your husband would just notice what you need without you having to ask. She explains why expecting him to read your mind can actually make marriage harder, and why healthy relationships mean getting brave enough to ask for what you want.
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12 min
September 14 Am I Obligated to Have Sex? | EP. 289
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about what conjugal rights and obligation actually mean in a Catholic marriage. They unpack why sex should be part of marriage, but that doesn’t mean your husband gets to demand it whenever he wants, and what to do when you find yourself saying no over and over again.
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25 min
September 07 Responsive Desire Is Never Going To Be Spontaneous Desire | EP. 288
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why you still might not want sex even when you enjoy it. She explains why responsive desire means you may need to intentionally create the connection, flirting, and touch that help you actually get in the mood.
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13 min
August 31 What if I Married the Wrong Person | Ep. 287
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about that scary thought, “What if I married the wrong person?” They share how changing the way you think about the hard parts of your marriage can help you stop wishing things were different and start working with the marriage you actually have.
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21 min
August 24 The Myth of the G Spot | Ep. 286
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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why the G-spot isn't actually a separate thing and why understanding how your body really works can change the way you think about sex. She explains why foreplay isn't just a nice extra. It's what your body needs for sex to be comfortable, pleasurable, and to help protect your long-term sexual health.
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Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!
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11 min

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