Best Janna Denton Howes Podcasts (2025)

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I'm Re-Married!...Which Means I Got Divorced | Ep. 168 25:01

6d ago25:01

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Janna shares a major life update with her listeners and introduces a very special guest. In early October, she married her new partner, Dwayne. Together, Janna and Dwayne openly and courageously reflect on the past few years — including Janna’s divorce, how they met, and what sparked their connection. They also give listeners a candid look into the…

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How Following the “Good Wife” Formula Led to a Nervous Breakdown - with Lisa (Part 2) | Ep. 167 1:09:36

25d ago1:09:36

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Part 2 of Lisa’s story is a must-listen episode. She opens up about how decades of prioritizing her husband’s sexual needs while ignoring her own led to a nervous breakdown that affected her both physically and emotionally. Lisa believed she was doing the right thing—following the “marriage formula” and giving him what he needed to keep the peace a…

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How a Lack of Guidance Creates Fear and Confusion Around Sex - with Lisa (Part 1) | Ep. 166 37:20

1M ago37:20

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In Part 1 of Lisa’s story, she looks back on her youth and the awkward search for answers about sex and sexuality as a now 59-year-old woman. Her parents spoke in vague, confusing terms and never provided real context, which she found bizarre. The explanations she did receive made her body’s natural changes sound painful and frightening. While ther…

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What If I'm Not Attracted To My Husband? Plus More FAQ's | Ep. 165 22:01

1M ago22:01

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Janna answers recent questions she's received about her program for couples, Doing It Together. Questions include: What if I don’t feel physically attracted to my husband? What is your opinion on sleep deprivation and sex drive? How do you rekindle connection if you didn't start with a lot of chemistry in the first place? What happens if my husband…

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Couples Share Their Unexpected Doing It Together Wins | Ep. 164 51:47

2M ago51:47

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As the last round of Doing It Together came to a close, Janna and her team hosted one final Zoom call with all the couples. It wasn’t just a goodbye; it was a celebration of the journey they had taken together. At one point, Janna posed a simple but powerful question: “What’s been the most surprising thing you’ve discovered through this experience?…

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How to Decide if Doing It Together is the Right Next Step | Ep. 163 26:33

2M ago26:33

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The doors to Doing It Together are open for the Oct/Nov round! In this episode, Janna goes over the program details, what couples can expect to learn, and how you can decide if Doing It Together is the right fit for your marriage. Janna's Wanting It More Foundations self-paced course for women is always open for registration. Learn more and join he…

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IVF, Intimacy, and the Breaking Point That Changed Everything - with Reese | Ep. 162 38:38

2M ago38:38

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In Part 2 of Reese’s episode, he opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of trying for children, including multiple rounds of IVF and the strain it placed on intimacy in his marriage. Disconnected from his feelings, he carried a lot of anger and tension, making everything feel heavy and difficult. After reaching a breaking point, Reese stumbled …

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Secrets, Screens, and the Struggle for Real Connection - with Reese | Ep. 161 31:39

2M ago31:39

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Reese learned at a young age that secrets stay safe behind locked doors. When he discovered adult images online, what started as curiosity quickly turned into a regular habit—and soon, a strong screen addiction took hold. Over time, the influence of these images began shaping how he viewed relationships with women. He became fixated on unrealistic …

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The Wake-Up Call That Changed His Marriage - with David (Part 2) | Ep. 160 37:31

3M ago37:31

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In Part 2 of David’s story, he opens up about the early days of his marriage and the life event that triggered a sharp decline in their sex life. He remembers feeling lonely but not fully understanding why. Although he and his wife had many conversations about what she was experiencing, her perspective never quite clicked for him. That changed when…

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How a Psychotherapist Came to Understand His Own Intimacy Struggles - with David | Ep. 159 39:33

3M ago39:33

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David, a Mexican American, grew up navigating the influence of two cultures—his Hispanic, Catholic upbringing and the American, white culture around him. He describes his Hispanic roots as warm, physical, and affectionate, yet completely silent when it came to conversations about sex. While his parents assured him he could talk to them about anythi…

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Why Safety Matters More Than Libido - with Natalie | E. 158 46:59

3M ago46:59

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When Natalie met her husband, they clicked instantly. After marriage, their sex life was good at first, but over time her desire began to fade. Things worsened after having kids—she describes her husband’s advances as “feeling like another need to fill.” He urged her to “fix” her low libido, but deep down, she knew it wasn’t her hormones that neede…

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The Real Reason Sex Started to Feel Off - with John (Part 2) | Ep. 157 34:09

3M ago34:09

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In Part 2 of John’s story, he shares how he met his wife online and how quickly their relationship progressed. They moved in together almost immediately, and he describes their sex life early on as “frequent, enjoyable, and exciting.” But over time, the honeymoon phase faded. Their sexual connection began to feel like something they should do, rath…

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Exploring the Backlash of Performance Anxiety - with John | Ep. 156 34:57

4M ago34:57

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As a teenager, John felt uneasy about the new sensations of arousal in his changing body. He wasn’t sure how to handle them, which led to persistent discomfort, performance anxiety, and awkward early attempts at intimacy with girls. During his university years, John moved past some of his self-doubt—but his behavior in relationships took a troublin…

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Healing The Secret Strain in a Picture-Perfect Marriage - with Andrea (Part 2) | Ep. 155 33:48

4M ago33:48

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When Andrea met her husband, they shared an instant connection. She describes their early intimacy as “fun, easy, and pressure-free.” But after they got married, things began to shift. Sex became complicated, and Andrea started to wonder if something was wrong with her. She found herself checking the calendar, counting the days, and feeling her anx…

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Empowered or Objectified? 90's Girl Power Through Teen Eyes - with Andrea | Ep. 154 35:10

4M ago35:10

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Andrea, now 37, grew up in the 1990s, shaped by the influence of pop icons like Britney Spears and the Spice Girls. Back then, “girl power” looked like tube tops, perfect hair, and using every ounce of energy to grab—and most importantly, keep—the attention of boys. As a teenager, Andrea poured her focus into chasing male approval. But when the att…

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A 20-Year Journey Through Painful Intimacy - with Shannon (Part 2) | Ep. 153 48:25

4M ago48:25

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In Part 2 of her episode, Shannon opens up about the next chapter of her story. After meeting her husband, she eagerly took the lead in their relationship—from their first kiss to exploring intimacy together. Remaining a virgin until marriage was deeply important to her, so they waited until their wedding night to have intercourse. But the moment s…

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From Purity Promises to Parenting With Truth - with Shannon (Part 1) | Ep. 152 33:14

5M ago33:14

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Shannon grew up in a conservative Christian household during the 1990s, at the height of the purity culture movement. At just 14 years old, she signed a contract pledging to remain a virgin until marriage. Now, Shannon shares what she was taught during that time, how she navigated the strict “rules” meant to preserve her so-called purity, and how t…

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Why You Don’t Know What You Like And How To Figure It Out - With Jess | Ep.151 1:02:20

5M ago1:02:20

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Jess and her husband went through a slow but steady decline in intimacy, eventually reaching a point where they hadn't had sex for years. While her husband assumed she had no interest, Jess thought about it constantly—carrying deep feelings of shame and guilt. They never spoke about it, and Jess felt completely stuck, unsure of how to move forward.…

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What Happened to the Spark? A Journey Through Marriage, Motherhood, and MS - with Kate (Part 2) | Ep. 150 39:05

5M ago39:05

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In the second part of Kate’s story, we discover what shifted in her marriage that caused her once-strong sexual desire to disappear—and why sex became a low priority in her relationship. When Kate started dating her future husband, she worried the passion might fade. But to her relief, it didn’t. Their sex life remained fun, exciting, and free of g…

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Shame-Free Sexual Freedom, Then Something Changed - with Kate (Part 1) | Ep. 149 29:24

5M ago29:24

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Kate’s story differs from many shared on this podcast. She was raised by atheist parents in a non-religious household. Although sex was never talked about, she educated herself by stealing books about sex from her grandmother’s library. In her 20’s, she was part of the slam poetry scene and she and her friends “slept around a lot” having fun and fe…

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Details of a Sex Life Two Years Post Doing It Together - with Justin & Sandra | Ep. 148 54:35

6M ago54:35

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If you’ve been curious about what the concepts of Doing It Together can do for your sex life and marriage in the long term, this is the episode for you! Justin and Sandra, married for 19 years, took Doing It Together two years ago and they graciously share VERY specific details about what their relationship and sex life look like now. They open up …

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Answering Questions From Men & Women About Doing It Together| Ep. 147 47:35

6M ago47:35

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Janna answers questions she's received from men and women about her Doing It Together program. Questions include: • I’ve never had a sex drive—not even before marriage. Will this program help me? • My husband is a good guy. What if the problem really is just me? • What if I already tried therapy, supplements, hormones, books, scheduling sex… and no…

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The Most Effective Way A Man Can Help His Wife With Low Libido - with Ryan (Part 2) | Ep. 146 55:49

6M ago55:49

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In part two of Janna’s conversation with Ryan, he opens up about his decision to wait until marriage to have sex—a choice rooted in a desire to escape the guilt he’d carried for most of his life. While the experience was fine at first, their intimacy gradually faded. Over time, Ryan began to feel isolated and deeply unloved. Determined to fix their…

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Growing up with God, Google & Guilt - with Ryan (Part 1) | Ep. 145 31:26

6M ago31:26

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In Part 1 of Ryan’s story, he opens up about his early experiences learning about sex—lessons that came in crude form on the school bus, mixed messages from his Christian upbringing, and early exposure to internet pornography. This exposure led to an addiction that left him feeling trapped and overwhelmed with guilt. Ryan shares what it took for hi…

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Overcoming Emotional Distance in Long-Term Marriage - with Bill | Ep. 144 40:25

7M ago40:25

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At 62, Bill has been married to his wife for 32 years. They waited until marriage to become intimate, but soon after discovered she had endometriosis, a condition that made intercourse painful and unfulfilling. As a result, she began to withdraw—avoiding physical affection and emotional affirmation to steer clear of intimacy. Meanwhile, Bill deeply…

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How to Schedule Sex and Not Dread the Date - with Carey (Part 2) | Ep. 143 37:46

7M ago37:46

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I’m continuing my powerful conversation with Carey from last week. If you haven’t heard that episode yet, I highly recommend going back to Episode 142 to catch up—she opened up so vulnerably about her 30-year marriage and the challenges she’s faced with intimacy over the years. In this episode, Carey shares how her entire understanding of sex has e…

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How Early Messages About Sex Distort Intimacy in Marriage - with Carey (Part 1) | Ep. 142 37:55

7M ago37:55

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In this honest and vulnerable two-part episode, Carey shares the hidden struggles she faced with intimacy throughout her 30-year marriage while raising seven children. At just nine years old, Carey was exposed to adult magazines that distorted her understanding of intimacy. By 13, she found herself in relationships where intimacy felt more like som…

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REAIR: How Men Can Rethink Their Roles To Support Gender Equality - with author Michael Kaufman | Ep. 141 56:09

7M ago56:09

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In this reair of Ep. 111, Janna chats with Michael Kaufman, the author of The Time Has Come: Why Men Must Join the Gender Equality Revolution. Michael, a renowned advisor, activist, and keynote speaker, shares his insights on how traditional male roles in the bedroom and beyond often don’t benefit women. They dive into why it's crucial for men to c…

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Breaking Free from Decades of Pain and Pushing Through Intimacy - with Amy | Ep. 140 50:14

7M ago50:14

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Romance novels promised Amy that her man would always know exactly what to do. The church assured her that sex would be wonderful once she was married. But when her first wedding night was filled with pain instead of pleasure, she was shocked. And the pain never went away. Over the course of her 30-year marriage, it evolved from undiagnosed endomet…

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How to Overcome Fear to Have Honest Conversations With Kids About Sex - with Janna and her teammates | Ep. 139 1:14:30

8M ago1:14:30

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One of the most common questions we get is: "How do I talk to my kids about sex?" In today’s episode, Janna sits down with her teammates, Melissa C. and Melissa W., to discuss how they approach these conversations with their kids, whose ages range from 6 to 21. They share stories from their own childhoods, reflecting on how they navigated these top…

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One Year Update After Taking Doing It Together - with Chris | Ep. 138 32:47

8M ago32:47

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It’s been a year since Chris and his wife of 21 years took the Doing It Together course, and he’s here to give an honest update on how things are going. For two decades, Chris and his wife struggled with intimacy, trying everything they could think of to improve their connection. From counseling and self-help books to even participating in a univer…

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Why Low Libido Is a Couple’s Issue, Not Just Hers to Solve - with Luke | Ep. 137 54:20

8M ago54:20

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Luke and his wife have been married for 25 years and have struggled with sex through most of that time. Things changed after kids and his wife experienced post-partum depression. Her libido plumeted and didn’t come back. Luke took the stance that this was her problem to solve and waited for years for her to 'fix' herself. It wasn’t until they found…

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Escaping the Constraints of Traditional Gender Roles in Marriage - with Jaime & Josh Fisher | Ep. 136 1:08:36

8M ago1:08:36

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Janna discovered Jaime and Josh through their shared Instagram profile, @marriageishappening, and was so moved by their marriage story that she invited them to join her on the podcast. Married at 21 with four kids soon after, they initially adhered to traditional gender roles—Jaime stayed at home while Josh worked outside the house. Jaime, an extro…

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Are You Truly Listening to What Your Partner Is Saying? - with Keith (Part 2) | Ep. 135 41:50

9M ago41:50

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Keith continues his story from Episode 134, diving deeper into his experience of starting the Doing It Together (DIT) program with his wife. Having gone through his own therapy, Keith thought he was way ahead of the game when he began DIT. However, he quickly realized the role he played in his relationship dynamic was much more complex than he had …

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Breaking Free from the Traps of Tough-Guy Culture - with Keith (Part 1) | Ep. 134 1:11:28

9M ago1:11:28

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In this two-part episode, Keith shares the first part of his story. Growing up as a child of color, Keith learned early on what was and wasn’t acceptable to express around his family and friends, especially the men and boys. While the women in his life supported his artistic side and sensitivity, Keith feared being labeled as weak or ridiculed by t…

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Adventures in Online Dating, Faith, Betrayal & Low Desire - with Brandi | Ep. 133 49:04

9M ago49:04

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In this enlightening episode, 40-year-old Brandi shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and rekindled desire. Growing up in southern Utah within the Mormon faith, Brandi's sex education was rooted in the belief of abstinence until marriage. After her first marriage ended due to years of betrayal, she ventured into the eye-opening world of o…

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Feeling Broken and Alone While Searching for Answers About Low Libido - with Kate | Ep. 132 58:57

9M ago58:57

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Kate and her husband started out having what she describes as a great sex life. It felt exciting, easy and fun and her pleasure was easily accessible. As the years passed and life got more stressful and overwhelming, her desire plummeted. She couldn’t understand what happened. She started keeping a calendar to track how often they had sex and if to…

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Couples Share How Their Relationship Thrived by Doing It Together | Ep. 131 1:04:15

10M ago1:04:15

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On the final day of the last round of Doing It Together, Janna and her team gathered all the husbands and wives for a farewell Zoom call. During this heartwarming session, she asked, "What’s been your most unexpected takeaway from this program?" The couples’ honest responses were deeply moving. After just eight weeks on their journey, they had alre…

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The Doing It Together Team Answers Your Questions - with Janna, Melissa & Justin | Ep. 130 48:31

10M ago48:31

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In this special episode, Janna talks with her coaching teammates, Justin and Melissa, about the upcoming round of Doing It Together, what couples can expect from the program, and common questions they are asked about low libido and sexual connection from both men and women. Justin and Melissa answer: What are men and women worried about when consid…

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Understanding Anxiety and Emotional Suppression in Men - with Kris | Ep. 129 49:26

10M ago49:26

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From a young age, Kris learned to suppress his emotions and handle his feelings alone. His friends, family, and culture reinforced this mindset, showing him quick fixes for managing his growing anxiety, such as drinking alcohol, using drugs, or turning to adult entertainment. Over time, he became an expert at burying his emotions, but this came at …

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Overcoming Years of Silent Tension & Unspoken Emotions - with Chloe | Ep. 128 1:04:38

10M ago1:04:38

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Chloe and her husband, married for 12 years, struggled with their intimate relationship from the very beginning. However, they found it difficult to have honest conversations with each other. Both raised in Britain with the belief in keeping a “stiff upper lip,” discussing emotions or sensitive topics didn’t come naturally to them. Her husband’s mo…

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Tim's Journey from Confusion to Clarity in His 30-Year Marriage | Ep. 127 1:01:03

10M ago1:01:03

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Tim and his wife have been married for 30 years. Their initial connection was deep and fulfilling, but once they got married, something changed. His wife began to touch him less and less, and Tim felt rejected and confused. This led to frequent arguments. After their three kids moved out, Tim hoped things would improve, but they didn’t. He fell int…

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"I’m Too Young To Not Want Sex" - with Bri | Ep. 126 44:57

11M ago44:57

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33-year-old Bri was convinced something was wrong with her. She hadn't been intimate with her husband in over two years, and their once passionate relationship had dwindled to a series of weekly arguments and frustrations on both sides. She was convinced she had low libido because she was too young to have lost interest in sex—what else could it be…

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The Foundations For a Life of Secrecy & Lies - with Jason | Ep. 125 52:58

11M ago52:58

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Jason describes himself as an adventurous thrill-seeker, always in search of a rush. When he discovered the internet in college and the types of images and videos that could be accessed secretly and anonymously, it led him down a dark path marked by decades of manipulation, lying, and gaslighting as he tried to protect his secret behaviours. His ma…

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The Impact of Shame on Young Women - with Kelly | Ep. 124 48:43

11M ago48:43

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As a young girl trying to understand sex and sexuality, Kelly experienced a lot of shame from her parents and the small-town culture she grew up in. Without any sex education, she and her friends had to figure things out on their own, trying their best to support each other along the way. Now, as a mother raising two daughters, Kelly still sees the…

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Overcoming 'Good Guy Syndrome' - with Zack | Ep. 123 35:23

11M ago35:23

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Zack had always thought of himself as respectful towards women—until he confronted the reality of how his daily consumption of porn, starting at age 12, affected his relationship with his wife. For over 20 years, this habit was a part of his life, and though he never intended to objectify anyone, he learned that it deeply harmed his ability to conn…

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The Pressure to Perform: Analyzing Sex Scenes in Rom-Coms with Danielle from Sex Ed with DB 56:43

12M ago56:43

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Janna is joined by Danielle, the creator, host, and executive producer of the Sex Ed with DB podcast. Danielle's current series, Rom-Com V🤮m, is a rewatch podcast focused on 90s and early 2000s rom-coms. In it, she unpacks the toxic lessons these films teach about sex and attempts to rewrite the script. In this episode, Janna and Danielle dive into…

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Breaking the Cycle: Zoe's 30-Year Journey to Reclaim Intimacy | Ep. 121 51:34

12M ago51:34

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In this week’s episode, Janna sits down with Zoe, who shares her deeply personal journey through 30 years of struggles with intimacy in her marriage. For years, what was meant to be a natural part of life became a chore—a cycle of guilt, resentment, and exhaustion that left her feeling broken. Even after the kids moved out, Zoe thought the situatio…

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The #1 Skill All Women Need To Increase Their Desire | Ep. 120 19:25

1y ago19:25

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In this empowering solo episode of Doing It Together, host Janna Denton-Howes delves into the transformative power of self-advocacy for women. Janna, a seasoned relationship coach and sex educator, shares her insights on overcoming cultural barriers to embrace true pleasure and connection. Discover the essential stages of self-advocacy, the roadblo…

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The Reason Why So Many Women Don’t Enjoy Sex | Ep. 119 26:51

1y ago26:51

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Too often, societal pressures push women into roles where productivity and selflessness overshadow the importance of personal joy and connection. Instead of being encouraged to embrace their desires and fully experience their bodies, many women find themselves burdened by guilt, expectation, and a sense of duty to provide for others. This episode u…

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