Have you ever thought that preparing ourselves for intimacy could be a thing, or that it could be helpful?  What would that even look like?  In this episode, we will look at the two parts of the word pre-pare to further expand our understanding of what that process might look like and unlock some deeper applications for intimate lives.  Listen to the Parable of the Mango to see how the process of preparing can make an important difference.

There is a lot of talk these days about influence and influencers.  But how does influence work in marriage and intimacy?  In this episode, we will explore the definition of influence to broaden its capacity to enrich our lives.  There are a few common pitfalls that many couples fall into when they are trying to influence their spouse.  We explore how to get out of those traps and how genuine influence can spark our desire for intimacy.  Husbands and wives, be sure to listen to this call to action to be able to really tap into the potential for influence on intimacy!

How do you define intimacy?  In this episode, we will take a look at the many definitions of intimacy so that our awareness of it can expand our approach to it.  As we explore the Latin roots of the word intimacy, we will start to see just how much our mind is involved in the experience.  We will also discuss a few of the traps couples fall into with intimacy.  As we read a scripture about Adam and Eve, we will embark on a little journey of asking new questions that can inspire us to expand our ideas on intimacy in marriage.  At the end of the episode, we will hear a few of the many types of intimacy that will be further explored in future episodes.  You won't want to miss the beauty of defining intimacy!  

This episode is a tribute to Eve, the mother of all living, and to all mothers and women as we celebrate Mother's Day.  I love the story of Eve, and love to talk about what she felt in the garden of Eden as she sat pondering about the fruit of the tree of knowledge. The story in the Bible talks about Eve's thoughts and feelings.  Interestingly, the feeling that Eve describes is the same feeling that many of my clients say they are missing.  But her emotion does not just come from thin air.  It comes from within herself.  Eve follows the same pattern that I teach my clients with Life Coaching.  If you have ever wondered how to feel more desire for intimacy, listen to this episode to find out what sparked that desire in Eve and see what this perspective can spark for you.  

When we are faced with a challenge in intimacy, it can be very easy to blame our spouse.  We often turn to blame in an effort to avoid facing something within ourselves that may be in need of our attention.  In this episode, we will look at some of the ways that we view our spouse as the one who makes it difficult for us to be happy with how we experience intimacy.  We will also explore the many sides of ourselves that need to be balanced, how to communicate what we are experiencing, and how a scripture in Genesis can help us along the way.

In my Life Coaching practice, I have found that many clients struggle with how they think things "should" be when it comes to intimacy.  When they are faced with a challenge and find that things are not going as they "should be" in reality, they often think that something has gone majorly wrong.  But what if nothing has gone wrong at all?  What if how things are going is exactly how they are supposed to be going so you can start to understand more about yourself?  This episode will talk about some of the assumptions that can hold us back from enjoying intimacy for all that it could be. 

In the first episode of the podcast "Restore Yourself. Restore Your Marriage," you will hear  how life coach, Shellie Anderson, approaches the topic of marriage and intimacy.  You will learn why Shellie loves life coaching, the benefits of it, and how she hopes to teach you some of the life coaching skills to help you navigate your own struggles with intimacy. She also talks about the importance of keeping spiritual morals in tact while trying to tackle the difficult topic of intimacy.  She talks about a few of her own struggles with it earlier on in her marriage and how we sometimes get caught in thinking patterns that are not beneficial.  She also stresses that this work can be effective if done alone or with your spouse, and that doing this personal work can bring you more feelings of empowerment.  This podcast is for both wives and husbands.