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Welcome to Your Turned on Desire where Jamee talks about the lessons she learned when she decided to stop avoiding sex and look forward to and enjoy sex instead. She then shares how she uses the same lessons to help other women do the same. Prepare for something extraordinary because we’re about to create a magnificent sex life!
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A feminist podcast which shines a light on two things: 1. People doing brilliant work to advance equality between men and women; 2. and pioneering work carried out by women in a whole range of fields.....that we all need to know about! Join me for interviews with some of the fascinating people I've come across since writing 'The Invisible Job'
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Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex, and Intimacy in Marriage.

Janna Denton-Howes: Marriage Coach | Sex Educator | Low Libido Expert

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Doing It Together is about empowering women and men to heal from cultural messages so that they can discover true pleasure and connection in their sexual relationship and marriage. This podcast addresses the common dynamic in a heterosexual relationship in which the wife doesn’t want and enjoy sex and the husband does. Too often, the focus is placed on labels like “low libido” and “low sex drive” without addressing the root issues including physical and emotional safety, shame, porn use, uni ...
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Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, American Board Certified OB/GYN is talking sex. Women, mothers, Muslims – this podcast goes into the birds, the bees, and everything in between. No shame, no judgment, and no topic is taboo. This is The Muslim Sex Podcast. Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborho ...
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Whole Self Podcast

Sharon Wegman, Cait Beiler, Kayla Seader

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Welcome to the Whole Self Podcast, where a group practice of professional counselors discuss all aspects of mental health and the importance of healing the body, mind, and spirit.
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Sarah Merritt to discuss everything you need to know about managing and overcoming chronic pain. Dr. Merritt is an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, and during this chat, she shares her expertise and experience in treating patients with various types of pain, including pelvic pain, back pain, and …
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It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, I'm announcing a big change: a name change. As I've evolved over the years and learned from the couples I've served, so has my program. After adding an entire men's coaching and education program to Wanting It More, I realized the name needed to reflect a broader perspective. I was no longer exclusively speakin…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Anne Truong to discuss everything you need to know about erectile dysfunction. Dr. Anne shares her over 20 years of experience in helping men recapture their vitality to highlight how erectile dysfunction is a common issue that can be overcome. Find out how this common issue men face as they age has poten…
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Crystal is a self-defined good girl. Since childhood, she was expected to, and praised for, doing as she was told and not rocking the boat. While this behavior was effective in her formative years, her passive nature had consequences on multiple levels in her 25-year marriage, including in the bedroom. Crystal shares her struggle with speaking up f…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Katrina Furey to discuss everything you need to know about maternal mental health. Dr. Furey is a board-certified adult psychiatrist, and she joins the show to share her expertise to spotlight the differences between baby blues, postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Tune in as Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Furey…
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Tyler and his wife struggled with intimacy throughout their 11 years of marriage. After meeting at 16 and waiting until marriage four years later, they both expected that the sexual experience would bring joy and fun to their lives, but it did not. His wife was plagued by pain, and after having two children, the exhaustion and stress of their lives…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Nabila Noor to discuss everything you need to know about Urogynecology. Dr. Noor is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Urogynecologist, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise to highlight the various pelvic floor disorders that she treats such as urinary leakage, bowel leakage, and …
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Emma vividly remembers losing her libido during her honeymoon. She and her husband had waited until marriage to have intercourse for the first time, and both were eagerly anticipating it. Initially, the experience was wonderful, but soon her desire vanished and never returned. For years, she tried everything she could think of to "fix" herself. She…
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In this episode, Jamee uses some questions that she gathered from social media and emails that other women have sent her and she and 3 women who are enrolled in her online program answer and discuss the questions from their own perspectives. After this episode we hope that you will feel more at ease and at peace with being a sexual woman, your thou…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Shazia Imam, also known as the Life Engineer, to discuss everything you need to know about finding fulfillment and prioritizing well-being. Shazia shares her expertise as a life coach who helps women find balance in their personal and professional lives by emphasizing the importance of self-care, setting boun…
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Our biggest sexual organ is actually our brain. And it’s the most under utilized organ for most women who are struggling with low libido and for couples who are wanting a better sexual connection. Let’s learn about how, as females, we can enjoy a better sexual experience by bringing in an intellectual aspect to our sexualities. Welcome to Your Turn…
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At 56, Samantha felt like her libido was lost without a map. She had faced medical issues, including adenomyosis and a full hysterectomy, but she knew her diminished desire went deeper than just these physical challenges. Intimacy with her husband had once been enjoyable, but her desire had gradually faded away without explanation. The advice from …
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Cindy Eckert, AKA "the pink CEO," to discuss everything you need to know about low libido and the drug ADDYI, better known as the pink pill. Find out what ADDYI is, its impact on women's lives, and the importance of prioritizing women's sexual health in a medical system that often overlooks it. In addit…
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How and why do men separate the effects of their pornography use from their marriage? Andreas and Janna extensively discuss the rapid development of his addictive use of adult entertainment throughout his life, the reasons why he used it, his hundreds of failed attempts to quit, and what finally worked to become sober and save his marriage. Andreas…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Catherine H. Toomer to discuss everything you need to know about weight loss and how it affects intimacy. Dr. Toomer shares her expertise to dive deep into the emotional and psychological challenges that can arise from weight gain and obesity, especially with how they can impact relationships and in…
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Colin grew up with two therapist parents, one of whom was a sex therapist. He learned a lot about emotions, sex, safety, consent, and talking openly from them. These things were really important to him and shaped his core values as he became a man. His wife also thought he was very caring, gentle, and understanding. But despite this, their sex life…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Lori Brotto to discuss everything you need to know about mindfulness and intimacy with your partner. Dr. Brotto is a psychologist and professor who specializes in women’s sexual health, and during this conversation, she shares her expertise to shine a light on how challenges like decreased libido, a…
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When females are asked what they desire most in their sex lives, it’s freedom. And this is lovely. Except when they have the freedom there are a few obstacles that come up and this is overwhelming and makes them feel like they just took 10 steps backwards in all the work they were doing. So let’s talk about it. Welcome to Your Turned on Desire wher…
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Professional counselors Sharon and Kayla are joined by guest Matt Owen, a counselor at the Moore Resilient Group, to discuss the messaging Western culture sends men and what boxes men can be put in as a result. They talk about gender roles, what men are taught about friendships and romantic relationships from a young age, how men are shown to handl…
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Kelly loved her husband of 20 years, but she noticed a change in her feelings toward intimacy over time, and she couldn't understand why. After some of their friends surprised them with divorce news, her husband worried about their own relationship, even though Kelly felt secure. He thought the solution was for him to become more attractive, so he …
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Sarah Cigna to discuss everything you need to know about vulvar conditions and how they can affect a woman's health. Dr. Cigna is Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, and during this conversation, she shares her expertise to h…
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Nancy unfolds her 71-year journey, delving into three significant relationships and the tumultuous experiences within each. Enduring emotional abandonment, financial instability, and a constant sense of being invisible and invalidated, she shares the poignant struggle of feeling like a solitary voice crying out, yet unheard. However, amidst this tu…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes the incredible Linda Weiner to discuss everything you need to know about sensate focus! As a sex therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and the author of the book Sensate Focus for Sex Therapy, Linda shares her expertise to explain wat sensate focus is and how it can help treat a variety of sexual dysf…
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Why are women conditioned to endure pain? Natalie reveals the multitude of reasons she persisted through painful sexual experiences with her husband for 27 years of their marriage. It wasn’t until she discovered Wanting It More that she realized the detrimental extent of what she was subjecting her body and mind to in order to fulfill societal expe…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Dr. Alicia Robbins to discuss everything you need to know about the gut microbiome and its connection to menopause, sexual health, and so much more! Dr. Robbins is a gynecologist and lifestyle medicine specialist, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise to put a spotlight on how gut microbiome …
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Underdeveloped Female sexuality causes low libido, frustrating sex lives and more importantly- an inability for a woman to experience a fullness of joy in her life. Welcome to Your Turned on Desire where Jamee talks about the lessons she learned when she decided to stop avoiding sex and look forward to and enjoy sex instead. She also shares how she…
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David’s wife spent years expressing her dissatisfaction with their sex life, repeatedly sharing her feelings, but David remained skeptical. Despite her efforts, he couldn't accept her perspective. Influenced by adult entertainment and misinformation, he believed he was doing everything right, yet she didn't respond as expected, leading him to concl…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Maiysha Clairborne to discuss everything you need to know about inherited beliefs surrounding intimacy. Dr. Clairborne shares her expertise to shine a light on how inherited beliefs influence our ideas on sexuality and intimacy, how this can often be detrimental to our health, and how we can take st…
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Michele bravely opens up about her tumultuous journey through relationships as a woman in her late 50s. She recounts the harrowing experiences of enduring compulsive lying, cheating, porn and sex addiction, abuse, and a pervasive lack of consent. Amidst the darkness, she discovered a beacon of hope in Janna, whose guidance led Michele on a transfor…
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Needing/wanting sex from a low quality connection in your marriage contributes to a low desire, pressure and being unsatisfied in your sex life. Desiring sex from a high quality connection creates higher desires for sex and satisfaction for both people in the marriage. In this episode we are discussing low quality connection vs high quality connect…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Dr. Maria Uloko back to the show to discuss everything you need to know about female genital mutilation (FGM). This episode dives into the devastating effects of FGM on a woman's physical and emotional health. Dr. Uloko shares her expertise to help unpack this tough subject, including the various types of F…
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Low sexual desire in married women is a topic we encounter a lot in our counseling office, and is more nuanced than you think. Licensed, professional counselors Sharon Wegman and Kayla Seader discuss the factors that contribute to lower sex drive, like gender roles, purity culture, unequal labor divisions in the home, pornography, and more. This ep…
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We delve into Raina's journey of rediscovering her desire for sex within her marriage. Despite a healthy upbringing with decent sexual education, positive body image, and safe and secure sexual experiences, Raina found herself losing interest in intimacy with her husband after getting married. After starting a personal journey which she affectionat…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi chats with Dr. Charu Ramaprasad about everything you need to know about intimacy after sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Dr. Charu Ramaprasad is an infectious diseases physician and during this discussion, she shares her expertise on everything from HIV to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and herpes. Learn abou…
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When Lisa took the Wanting It More program a couple of years ago, she never imagined the valuable lessons she learned to improve her low libido would also come in handy when confronting a medical issue. Lisa talks in detail about her struggles with body image anxiety and gynecological exams that accompanied her journey to the diagnosis of Lichen Sc…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson to discuss the often-overlooked postpartum period to dive into everything you need to know about the "4th trimester." Tune in as Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Toya explain the importance of refocusing on the physical, emotional, and mental changes that occur during this critical time. Dr. Toya…
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Kyle’s career in law enforcement defined him as a safe person, dedicating his life to keeping his community and those who live in it safe from harm. Imagine his surprise when he learned the root cause behind his dwindling sex life was because his wife felt unsafe around him. It took him several weeks of coaching with Janna to really understand the …
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by mental health and sex therapist Sarah Hunt, to discuss everything you need to know about empowering yourself after experiencing purity culture. Sarah shares her expertise and experience to help guide a conversation about what purity culture is and what it can do to our self-esteem, self-image, and even …
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Have you seen tons of posts on social media about narcissists, or people breaking off relationships with “toxic” people? In this episode, Sharon and Mandy break down concepts that have been popularized by pop psychology, like narcissism, gaslighting, abuse, trauma, and more to help bring clarity to what is true about these topics and what is not. F…
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We delve into Laura's journey as a 40-year-old mother of three, navigating the intersection of her strong Christian faith and her sexuality. Growing up with little education about sex, Laura found herself prioritizing her partner's desires in the bedroom while neglecting her own. Struggling to balance her intuition with the teachings of her faith c…
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There are many things that women wish their husbands knew about sex and intimacy so they could be understood better and so that their sex lives could be amazing. In this episode we talk about 11 things wives wish their husbands understood about them sexually. Welcome to Your Turned on Desire where Jamee talks about the lessons she learned when she …
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by California based Psychotherapist and Psycho-Oncologist, Dr. Sanjana Karim, to discuss everything you need to know about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Karim shares her expertise on CBT for sexual dysfunction and trauma, while shining a light on the importance of emotional intimacy in sexual rel…
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In this podcast episode we meet Nate, a devout Christian and father whose misconceptions about intimacy led to strain in his marriage of 15 years. Raised on media for his sexual education, Nate found himself bewildered by the disparity between his expectations and reality in the bedroom. It wasn't until he and his wife took the Wanting It More prog…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf wraps up a month-long focus on sex health 101, with a look at pain during intercourse, aka dyspareunia. Learn about the various causes of dyspareunia such as hormonal imbalances, nerve injuries, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Also, Dr. Sadaf sheds light on the crucial role of proper diagnosis, treatment, and emotional supp…
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Thilla shares her journey as a first-generation Canadian, shaped by her Sri Lankan heritage and North American upbringing. Raised in a family where discussions about sex were taboo and dating was reserved for an arranged marriage, she faced immense pressure and conflicting messages from both cultures. These challenges left her grappling with feelin…
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Purity culture had an impact on many of us. Purity culture was taught to many of us in varying degrees and seems to have began as a way to keep people from making harmful decisions around their sexuality, but instead led to many relationships and marriages starving from a lack of intimacy. My guest today tells us her story of being raised in a high…
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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi continues our month-long deep dive and focus on sexual health, as she unpacks everything you need to know about orgasms. What exactly constitutes an orgasm? What types of orgams do women experience as opposed to men? Why do understanding anatomy, relationships, and mental health issues influence our ability to orgas…
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Join Janna in this conversation filled with healing and hope as we delve into a topic often brushed aside: pornography addiction. She sits down with Justin, who bravely shares his 25-year struggle with excessive porn use and the profound impact it had on his relationships and self-esteem. Despite being told it's 'normal,' Justin's story sheds light…
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Trauma in our intimate and sexual lives is complex and sometimes difficult to understand. Sometimes women experience a resistance in their sexual relationship and don’t realize that the resistance is because of trauma. In this conversation Jamee has with her guest Meleah Manning, we learn what trauma feels like in the body and easy things you can d…
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