How do you make sure that you still have intimacy with your partner even after having kids? Find out in today’s episode.Angela and James Mitchell are creating the most amazing life together. Pulling from their experiences personally in their 10+ years of marriage and professionally as a licensed counselor and certified coach, Angela and James developed Love Intentionally to help couples co-create the life of their dreams. Through facilitating retreats, 2:2 couples coaching, and their Retreat in a Box called the Love Bomb, they help couples connect deeply, communicate effectively, and strategically plan their life in order to reach their goals. They love spending time in the Colorado outdoors, adventuring to foreign lands, and having fun with their family and friends. They know that together they are better than the sum of their parts and they are excited to help plant this seed of expansive love in your life! In this podcast episode:04:30 - How did Angela and James come up with the idea of a retreat in a box?         11:30 - Setting goals with your partner15:30 - Benefits of having a set of questions to go through with your partner every year and getting away to have a retreat with your partner22:00 - What do you do if your partner is resistant to doing the retreats?  26:30 - How do you have boundaries to have a sacred sex space after having kids?34:00 - Prioritizing your relationship38:00 - Having a safe space with your partner45:00 - How do you help your partner feel “safe”?48:00 - The importance of love language to you and your partner53:00 - Resources to help your kids learn about sexualityYou can find Angela and James on: https://www.loveintentionally.com/Support the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

I spent almost a decade trying to find out what was wrong with my marriage. I just knew there was more to it than what we currently have. Do you feel the same? I hope this podcast today that we had earlier with Rachel Maine helps you too to gain the clarity you want in your marriage.In this podcast episode:02:30 - How Shannon and Steve’s marriage started07:00 - Conversations about sex and intimacy Shannon and Steve had growing up11:00 - What if the woman has a higher sex drive?14:00 - Steve’s depression23:00 - Being committed to your marriage25:00 - You can’t be everything for your spouse and the turning points in Shannon and Steve’s marriage31:00 - Taking a sex coaching class41:00 - Taking the first step towards recovery45:00 - How is Shannon and Steve’s marriage and sex life now?49:00 - It’s OK for you to have all those physical feelings51:00 - Keep looking for the person/ therapy which can help youResources:For Sex & Love Co - https://linktr.ee/thatsexchickTraining Camp For The Soul - https://www.trainingcampforthesoul.comBook - How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self - https://amzn.to/3IFL1VxSupport the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

I know it’s dry January for some people so it’s a great time to talk about how wonderful sober sex can be. Interested? Then listen to the podcast and take notes!In this podcast episode:01:30 - When and why I decided to have no relationship with alcohol06:00 - The benefits of being sober09:00 - Try to have some fun with yourself while sober11:00 - The Erotic Blueprint Quiz12:30 - The Will, Want, Won’t list13:30 - Ask Shannon - Want to try something new with husband but don’t know how to get comfortableResources:https://thisnakedmind.com/Support the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

Today we have Tracy Mix to talk with us about sacred sexuality, feminine energy, and how spiritual work is sexuality work. Tracy has been a QHHT practitioner and guide for awakening souls since 2010. She prefers to teach and guide on things she personally has experienced and researched so she knows firsthand how people are feeling when they are seeking information, or are feeling challenged or struggling. She has had a thirst for spiritual knowledge and can intelligently speak on just about any spiritual topic, however, sacred sexuality has been a favorite.In this podcast episode:01:30 - What is Tracy Mix’s story?03:30 - What were the seeds that helped Tracy make her life changes?07:00 - What does sacred sexuality look like?10:30 - Sexual energy is th most powerful energy in the universe12:30 - How is Tracy helping people now?15:30 - Feminine energy18:30 - How do you know that another person is also doing spiritual soul work?20:30 - The book - Many Lives, Many Masters; And where can you find a spiritual mentor?26:30 - Basic spiritual practices for couples and how to be intentional with your sex life32:00 - Orgasm is a good thing35:30 - How can you own your sexual self?You can find Tracy Mix on:https://www.facebook.com/theawakeningguide/Support the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

Somebunny donates shirts to add comfort and style in the time when people need it most! According to WHO in 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer. Today we have Hannah Hopkins Walton. We talk about breast cancer, building a community, sharing your pain, and talking about how she used her adversity to help support others. In this podcast episode:01:00 - How did Hannah build a community when she was still new in her area?02:10 - Who is Hannah? What is her story?06:30 - What did authentic look like to Hannah and how did she create her community for breast cancer?08:30 - Knowing your body and being in touch with it10:30 - What does Hannah’s relationship look like with her body and sexuality now?14:30 - How is Hannah’s relationship with her husband now?16:30 - How did Hannah and her husband deal with the challenges when she had breast cancer and until now?20:30 - Setting intentions in relationships just like in business23:30 - How did Hannah get the idea to create her community?27:30 - Pink wash and having a support system when you’re diagnosed with breast cancer32:30 - How do you support people with breast cancer?37:30 - How do you share your pain without feeling bad about sharing your pain?42:30 - Hannah’s fund raising event last NovemberYou can find Hannah on:https://somebunnyawesome.com/https://www.instagram.com/somebunnyawesome/https://www.facebook.com/somebunnyawesomeHannah’s Superbad PodcastSupport the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

In this podcast I’m going to be sharing with you my top 10 this 2021. All the things that have helped me and my sex life be a lot better this year. In this podcast episode:00:20 - The wedge pillow01:40 - Yoga with Adrian03:30 - That Sex Chick Podcast04:40 - The Oster Blender06:00 - The Relationship Check-in08:00 - The Pure Romance Adventurer11:15 - Golden Milk Superblend13:20 - Outlander the series16:30 - Instagram - @the.holistic.psychologist20:30 - Palo SantoVisit my website here:prbyshannon.comSupport the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

Christy Texeira is a mother and entrepreneur. She is the author of Pink Elephants: A Mother’s Story Of Faith, Strength, And Perseverance. Her award-winning interior design skills have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles. Parenting for Christy draws on her talent for problem-solving in unique ways. Though there are no official awards for being a mom, being a parent is her greatest accomplishment. She has excelled in the extraordinary obstacles that come with having a child with a life-threatening illness. The Colorado native resides in Northern Colorado with her family and beloved dog, Malucca. Taking advantage of the active lifestyle the scenic state has to offer, she is a lover of all things outdoors, including skiing, gardening, rock climbing, and hiking fourteeners.In this podcast episode:03:00 - How did Christy and her husband meet and how did their relationship last so long?10:30 - Give yourself permission to go with the flow and make sure your family remained intact16:30 - Communication tips from Christy and how did the community show up to support them?21:30 - Accepting the generosity of people24:30 - Not keeping your emotions in check in stressful situations28:30 - Being intentional of taking care of yourself, marriage, and your children, and having your own identities34:30 - When and how to tell someone NO39:30 - Looking at NO as ON41:30 - What is Christy working on now?43:30 - The symbolism of the pink elephants47:30 - Let go of the life we planned and live the life waiting for usYou can find Christy Texeira on:https://pinkelephantsbook.com/Support the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

Today we have my good friend Cindy Faulkner. She’s telling us about her mental health journey, depression, when and how to find a therapist, and how to make yourself a priority.In this episode:01:00 - Where did Cindy learn about sex?05:00 - Did Cindy have sex education at school? How did it look like?08:00 - Does sex become great when you get married? Are you “bad” for having premarital sex?12:00 - How did Cindy learn about pleasure for her body?16:00 - Cindy’s first vibrator19:00 - Just point out where your clitoris is!22:00 - The difference between achievement and fulfillment in sex30:00 - How did Cindy find herself? How has therapy helped her?32:00 - How do you find a good therapist?36:00 - When should you move on to another therapist? 41:00 - You may need a therapist with a certain specialization45:00 - How did Cindy realize that she was depressed?57:00 - What does it look like to prioritize yourself?01:01:00 - What is the enneagram?You can find Cindy Faulkner on:Cindy Faulkner@[email protected] the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

Happy holidays everyone! The holidays can be a challenging time. There are so many expectations with friends and relatives coming to visit or you visiting them. For this podcast, I suggest you grab your partner and go to a quiet space to listen to it and set yourself up for a relaxing and fulfilling holiday season.In this podcast episode:02:00 - The travel needs/ prep that you need to get done before you get on the road03:20 - Sleeping arrangements04:10 - What are your expectations this holiday?07:30 - Checking in with your partner for some alone time and voicing your concerns outloudSupport the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)

Today we have my friend Leighanna Nordstrom. She is a relationship and sex therapist from Northern Colorado, and she embodies all things sex positive. She is passionate about working with the queer community, individuals with sexual trauma, and couples or relationships struggling with sexual dysfunction.In this episode:04:00 - How did Leighanna get into sex therapy?06:00 - Leighanna’s experience with sexual abuse09:00 - Leighanna’s message to her 5 year old self and the book - Sex Is A Funny Word16:00 - Anatomy of the clitoris and the six principles of sexual health21:00 - The Dresden Files23:00 - Your orgasm is your responsibility25:00 - The book - Come As You Are29:30 - STI is an infection31:00 - What is mutual pleasure?33:30 - What is the 3-minute game?You can reach Leighanna Nordstrom on:https://www.pivotalcounseling.com/Support the show (https://www.cash.app/$Shamaker)