Bringing Intimacy Back

Is a lasting marriage about finding the right person or choosing that person every single day? 💜What does it really take to build a strong marriage while raising children, running a business, and navigating life's unexpected challenges? In this episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast, Dr. April Brown, the Doctor of Intimacy®, welcomes special guests Phil and Ashley DeAngelo for an inspi...

Is a lasting marriage about finding the right person or choosing that person every single day? 💜What does it really take to build a strong marriage while raising children, running a business, and navigating life's unexpected challenges? In this episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast, Dr. April Brown, the Doctor of Intimacy®, welcomes special guests Phil and Ashley DeAngelo for an inspi...

Is a lasting marriage about finding the right person or choosing that person every single day? 💜What does it really take to build a strong marriage while raising children, running a business, and navigating life's unexpected challenges? In this episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast, Dr. April Brown, the Doctor of Intimacy®, welcomes special guests Phil and Ashley DeAngelo for an inspi...

👻 GHOSTS OF RELATIONSHIPS PAST: Why Your Ex Keeps Coming Back! 💔Loneliness & the Return of the Ex | Bringing Intimacy Back PodcastEver find yourself staring at a late-night text from your ex, wondering, "Should I respond?"👀Maybe you've moved on… or at least you thought you had. Then suddenly, a familiar name appears on your phone, old feelings resurface, and you're questio...

Overthinking, Anxiety & Relationship Self-Sabotage | Is It Anxiety or Intuition? Have you ever stared at your phone wondering, “Why haven’t they texted me back?” Or found yourself needing reassurance that your partner still loves you, only to question it again a few hours later? Sometimes anxiety doesn’t feel like anxiety. Sometimes it sounds a lot like intuition. In this episode of Bringing I...

Is hookup culture making it harder to build real intimacy? Dating apps have made it easier than ever to meet someone but has that actually made it harder to create meaningful, lasting connections? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, we explore intimacy in the age of hookup culture and what modern dating may be doing to the way we connect emotionally, physically, and romantically. We dive in...

💔 Why is it so hard to leave someone who keeps hurting you? Is it love... or could it be a trauma bond? In this powerful episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast, Dr. April Brown, the Doctor of Intimacy®, explores the critical differences between trauma bonds and true love. Discover why unhealthy relationships can feel so addictive, why leaving isn't always easy, and how to recognize the...

Is emotional cheating really cheating? When does harmless conversation become emotional intimacy with someone outside your relationship? Has social media blurred the lines between friendship, validation, and infidelity? In this episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast, Dr. April Brown, Doctor of Intimacy®, and her co-hosts dive into one of today's most talked-about relationship topics: ov...

Why are modern relationships so difficult? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown and her co-hosts discuss emotional intimacy, childhood wounds, attachment styles, situationships, dating challenges, healthy communication, and how past experiences shape adult relationships. Whether you're dating, married, or healing from past relationships, you'll learn practical strateg...

Emotional Intimacy: The Secret to Better Sex | Bringing Intimacy Back PodcastCan great sex exist without emotional safety? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown and co-hosts Brittani Garcia and Thomas Luster, explore why emotional intimacy, not just physical attraction is the foundation of a healthy, passionate relationship. Many couples focus on improving their sex life witho...

🔴 RE-AIRING LIVE TODAY at 1:00 PM ET | Beyond Small Talk: Creating True Emotional IntimacyMissed this powerful conversation the first time? Join us today at 1:00 PM ET as we re-air one of our favorite episodes of Bringing Intimacy Back! In "Beyond Small Talk: Creating True Emotional Intimacy," Dr. April Brown is joined by therapists Tommy Luster and Brittani Garcia for an honest convers...

Can a relationship survive an affair? And is emotional cheating just as damaging as physical cheating? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown, The Doctor of Intimacy®, Brittani Garcia, and Tommy Luster have an honest conversation about affairs, infidelity, betrayal trauma, emotional cheating, physical cheating, and rebuilding trust after cheating.❤️ A — Affairs, Betrayal &...

Can a relationship survive an affair? And is emotional cheating just as damaging as physical cheating? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown, The Doctor of Intimacy®, Brittani Garcia, and Tommy Luster have an honest conversation about affairs, infidelity, betrayal trauma, emotional cheating, physical cheating, and rebuilding trust after cheating.❤️ A — Affairs, Betrayal &...

How do you know when a relationship is going through a difficult season or when the relationship itself has become toxic? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown, Brittani Garcia, and Tommy Luster explore toxic love, unhealthy relationship patterns, trauma bonds, emotional manipulation, relationship red flags, boundaries, and why it can be so difficult to walk away from someone...

How do you know when a relationship is going through a difficult season or when the relationship itself has become toxic? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown, Brittani Garcia, and Tommy Luster explore toxic love, unhealthy relationship patterns, trauma bonds, emotional manipulation, relationship red flags, boundaries, and why it can be so difficult to walk away from someone...

Overthinking, Anxiety & Relationship Self-Sabotage | Is It Anxiety or Intuition? Have you ever stared at your phone wondering, “Why haven’t they texted me back?” Or found yourself needing reassurance that your partner still loves you, only to question it again a few hours later? Sometimes anxiety doesn’t feel like anxiety. Sometimes it sounds a lot like intuition. In this episode of Bringing I...

Is hookup culture making it harder to build real intimacy? Dating apps have made it easier than ever to meet someone but has that actually made it harder to create meaningful, lasting connections? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, we explore intimacy in the age of hookup culture and what modern dating may be doing to the way we connect emotionally, physically, and romantically. We dive in...

💔 Why is it so hard to leave someone who keeps hurting you? Is it love... or could it be a trauma bond? In this powerful episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast, Dr. April Brown, the Doctor of Intimacy®, explores the critical differences between trauma bonds and true love. Discover why unhealthy relationships can feel so addictive, why leaving isn't always easy, and how to recognize the...

Is emotional cheating really cheating? When does harmless conversation become emotional intimacy with someone outside your relationship? Has social media blurred the lines between friendship, validation, and infidelity? In this episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast, Dr. April Brown, Doctor of Intimacy®, and her co-hosts dive into one of today's most talked-about relationship topics: ov...

Why are modern relationships so difficult? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown and her co-hosts discuss emotional intimacy, childhood wounds, attachment styles, situationships, dating challenges, healthy communication, and how past experiences shape adult relationships. Whether you're dating, married, or healing from past relationships, you'll learn practical strateg...

Emotional Intimacy: The Secret to Better Sex | Bringing Intimacy Back PodcastCan great sex exist without emotional safety? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown and co-hosts Brittani Garcia and Thomas Luster, explore why emotional intimacy, not just physical attraction is the foundation of a healthy, passionate relationship. Many couples focus on improving their sex life witho...

What does it really mean to be emotionally intimate with someone? In this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back, Dr. April Brown explores the power of emotional intimacy and why it serves as the foundation for healthy, fulfilling relationships. While physical intimacy often gets the spotlight, emotional intimacy is what creates trust, vulnerability, connection, and lasting relationship satisfaction. J...

Closing This Chapter: A Pause for Reflection & Growth | Dr. April & Coach Kay✨ Join us for a heartfelt farewell episode of Bringing Intimacy Back! ✨As we close this chapter, Dr. April & Coach Kay take a deep dive into the journey of intimacy, personal growth, and meaningful connections that we’ve shared together. From past highlights and transformative insights to lessons learned, th...

Choosing Courage Over Fear & Embracing Your True Worth | Featuring C.K. Simms 💪✨Fear can hold us back, but what happens when we choose courage instead? In this powerful episode, we sit down with C.K. Simms to explore what it truly means to embrace our worth and step into our full potential. 🌟Join us as we dive into thought-provoking questions like:🔥 What are the biggest fears that keep peo...

In this compelling episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of attachment styles with expert Bev Mitelman. Discover how your early experiences shape your relationships and learn how to move toward secure attachment for deeper, healthier connections. Bev Mitelman shares her expertise on attachment theory, dating, relationships, and navigating complex dynamic...