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What to do When You Don't Feel Anything During Sex | Ep. 271
In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why foreplay can feel totally numb when your brain is still carrying the stress and mental load of the whole day. She shares this really helpful “parka” analogy abo
What Bluey Can Teach You About Your Sex Life | Ep. 270
What can a beloved children's cartoon teach you about your sex life? More than you'd think. In this episode, Ellen Holloway draws unexpected wisdom from the hit show Bluey to reveal how just a few intentional minutes of connection each day
Pillow Talk and Dirty Talk | Ep. 269
In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about talking during sex and how it helps you stay present and connected. They explain what kinds of words support the dignity of the act, why “dirty
What are Women Saying About Want it and Enjoy it? | Bonus
Sign up for Want it and Enjoy it right here! (https://reclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/wantandenjoy) Enrollment is open through May 1. In this bonus episode, Ellen shares some responses from women in the most recent cohort of Want it and Enjo
You Were Made for More Than Just a "Fine" Sex Life | Ep. 268
Sign up for Want it and Enjoy it right here! Enrollment is open through May 1 at 11:59 pm PT (https://reclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/wantandenjoy) In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why a “fine” sex
Your Sex Life Won't Fix Itself | Ep. 267
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/SuyiKq06ArpfXTbDF5s6) In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes t
How to Fix Mismatched Libidos | Ep. 266
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/SuyiKq06ArpfXTbDF5s6) In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about what to do
I Thought I Would Be Fine Never Having Sex Again | Ep. 265
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/SuyiKq06ArpfXTbDF5s6) In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway shares what it was like
The #1 Reason You Can't Stay Present In Sex | Ep. 264
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/SuyiKq06ArpfXTbDF5s6) In this episode Ellen Holloway explains the concept of “spectatoring,” the mental habit
What Purity Culture Got Right (and of course what it got wrong) | Ep. 263
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/SuyiKq06ArpfXTbDF5s6) In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes t
Do You Have Responsive or Spontaneous Desire? | Ep. 262
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/SuyiKq06ArpfXTbDF5s6) In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway explains the difference bet
Stop Outsourcing Your Desire | Ep. 261
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes discuss the impact of romance novels, story based erotica, and popular television dramas on female arousal and marital intimacy. They explain how anticipation
Your Sleep is Ruining Your Sex Life (and how to fix it) | Ep. 260
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway discusses the connection between sleep and sexual desire for women. She explains how chronic exhaustion puts the body into survival mode, lowering both libido and enjoyment of sex,
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You Need to Start Pursuing Your Husband | Ep. 259
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes challenge the belief that husbands should always be the pursuers in marriage and explain why wives are also called to pursue. They discuss the spiritual roots
Scheduling Sex is Not the Same as Cleaning the Bathroom | Ep. 258
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway explores how to prevent scheduled sex from turning into checkbox sex. She breaks down the real reason scheduled intimacy can start to feel like a burden and teaches you how to rewi
Resentment is Killing your Libido | Ep. 258
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes explore the deep and often hidden impact of resentment in marriage. They discuss how unspoken feelings of unfairness and unmet expectations can slowly erode i
Is Stopping Sex Because of Pain a Sin? | Ep. 257
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway unpacks the moral and theological considerations of stopping sex due to pain. She explains why halting the act isn’t sinful when the intention was to complete it, and emphasizes th
Why isn't Sex Easier? | Ep. 256
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes unpack the spiritual battle at the heart of intimacy, the impact of Satan’s lies on couples striving for holiness, and why struggle may actually signal sancti
Why Learning About Sex Isn’t Changing Your Marriage | Ep. 255
Join us in Want it and Enjoy it an 8 week group coaching program for Catholic women to reignite desire, pleasure, and joyful sex. Can't wait to see you inside! (https://vinesinfullbloom.com/wantandenjoy) In this episode of Charting Toward I
How to Actually Enjoy Sex | Ep. 254
Join our email list and be the first to know about the new coaching program launching January 19, 2026. (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/R3t6wX4Bf5LdK4yeRqvj) In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway addresses the
How to Actually Want Sex | Ep. 253
Make sure you're on our email list to be notified when the new program is available! (https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/R3t6wX4Bf5LdK4yeRqvj) In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway addresses one of the most common
A Touched Out Body Can't Be A Turned On Body | Ep. 252
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes to explore the overwhelming experience of feeling "touched out." They dive into why this sensation happens, why husbands often don’t understand it, and how to
Disappointment and Your Sex Life | Ep. 253
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway unpacks how disappointment can sabotage your sex life. She explores why unmet expectations, like not receiving the Christmas gift you hoped for, often lead to resentment and sexual
NFP is Not the Problem | Ep. 251
Please rate and review Charting Toward Intimacy on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes explore the common belief that NFP is the problem in Catholic marriages. They sh
The Immaculate Conception is a Celebration of the Marital Act | Ep. 250
Please take a moment to rate and review Charting Toward Intimacy! It helps other women find the podcast and transform their marriages. In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway explores the Feast of the Immaculate Concepti
Stop Expecting Mind Reading | Ep. 249
Please rate and review Charting Toward Intimacy! It helps other women find the podcast and benefit from it! In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway dives into the damaging expectation that your husband should be able to
When Pleasure Doesn't Feel Holy | Ep. 248
The course or guide mentioned in this episode is no longer sold, but the help you’re looking for is still available. If you want support improving your sex life while staying faithful to Catholic teaching, I invite you to explore Want It an
How Do We Make Time for Sex? | Ep. 247
The course or guide mentioned in this episode is no longer sold, but the help you’re looking for is still available. If you want support improving your sex life while staying faithful to Catholic teaching, I invite you to explore Want It an
How Body Image Affects Your Sex Life | Ep. 246
The course or guide mentioned in this episode is no longer sold, but the help you’re looking for is still available. If you want support improving your sex life while staying faithful to Catholic teaching, I invite you to explore Want It an
