Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

BBT, MM, CM, CrM, STM, DPO, P+3...... ever looked at all of those letters and numbers and wondered what they all mean? 

We power through ALLL of them (or as many as we could find). 

This episode's a long one, but definitely listen to the end because we talk about some of the problematic acronyms and phrases we use and why we should stop using them. 

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Ever wondered how to go about confessing sexual sin, especially when you're embarrassed or feel shame around it? Fr. Matthew and I chat about these situations and some suggestions when it comes to sexual sin. 

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Hot takes here in this episode. We hear a lot of resentment about NFP, and Kathleen and I have been through those seasons of resentment as well, we're not immune to the struggles of NFP, but sometimes it's taken too far and the way NFP is talked about becomes entirely negative. NFP also sometimes gets blamed for all the problems in a marriage, and the thing is, NFP is a magnifying glass for problems already present in a marriage between two fallen humans.

Marriage ministries we suggest:

https://www.canafeast.com/

https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/

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Dr. Sarah Bartel is back for part 2! We had so much response from our first episode on licit and illicit acts and we didn't have time to cover everything. We dig into a few more topics here like pornography and imaginative play. 

Interested in checking out the Abundant workshop mentioned at the end? Head to https://abundant.canafeast.com/cti

If you have more questions about licit and illicit acts, book a coaching session with me below!

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Ever had the thought that Prudence and Generosity are opposites? So have we, but after careful study, we've realized they are inextricably linked and one really leads to the other if we are practicing a life of virtue!

 Did you listen to last episode? The FREE Little Way of Marriage Workshop is available at any time, head to http://www.littlewayofmarriage.com/cti

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Dr. Sarah Bartel joins us to chat about licit and illicit acts when it comes to sex. With her doctorate in moral theology, she's definitely a great person to ask these questions to! Sarah also shares about she and her husband's marriage workshop in which they have a great module on sex which includes licit and illicit acts. I picked Sarah's brain about a couple common questions I get on the topic namely female orgasm, manual stimulation, and lingerie! 

Interested in checking out the premium Abundant workshop? 

https://abundant.canafeast.com/cti

If you purchase the abundant workshop though this link you'll also get a 1-hour coaching session with me.

If you have more questions about licit and illicit acts, book a coaching session with me below!

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Jenn of Tighten Your Tinkler joins us to talk about the pelvic floor and how pelvic floor disfunction is something that is common, but not normal. I repeat, NOT NORMAL. If you're seeing signs of pelvic floor disfunction, that's something you need to start looking into so that it doesn't become a bigger issue later in life.

Personal disclaimer: I signed up for their signature program and I cannot sing its praises enough. I loved the program and it helped with my personal symptoms I was seeing after 2 children. I highly encourage all of you to check out the Tighten Your Tinkler program and consider signing up!

Purchase the Tighten Your Tinkler Signature Program here!

Here's the quiz we mentioned on the episode.

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Sex and arousal is very different throughout the cycle and Kathleen and I get into specifics about things that will work and things that won't during different phases of the cycle. 

**Marked explicit because we talk about specific positions, as always, please exercise prudence when listening to Charting Toward Intimacy episodes where others can hear**

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This Infertility Awareness Week, we're sharing another story of a woman who has been through infertility and found help in natural remedies and restorative medicine, especially diet and rest! Listen in as Christy Murray shares her journey with us and her tips.

Links:

www.healthylifequiz.com

Christy's Website: www.blueveilwellness.com

Free download mentioned on the episode www.fertilityboostingfoods.com

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This is a follow up episode to episode 66! If you haven't listened to Tricia's story, be sure to go back and take a listen to the episode right before this! We have Tricia back to share the thoughts and feelings of facing infertility, especially the feeling that God and the church kept saying no instead of actually helping her. 

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