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**Trigger Warning: I talk about sexual abuse around the 17 minute mark Do you carry sexual shame with you from something that happened to you when you were a teen or early college years? I think a lot of us do, and I think it's connected to the lack of conversation around sex in society. Society sets us up to fail in our sex lives, so hopefully today's conversation can help take that shame off of...

“The first year of marriage is so hard.” “Never go to bed angry.” We’ve all heard people quick to shoot off marriage advice to newly weds and couples engaged. But what advice is good? What is bad?

Hot Take! I don't have any goals for this year. Goals for 2021 seem a *bit* overwhelming and just too much. If you feel overwhelmed going into 2021, you aren't alone! DM @say.whatpodcast on Instagram to continue the conversation! 

Every sex life is different and every sex life goes through different seasons. Today we chat about the different sex life seasons we go through, and how to improve your sex life (your body is your bestie!). DM @say.whatpodcast to keep the convo going :)

Hanna is joined by her husband Thomas to share their story from start to finish! No judgment please fam

Hanna starts this episode by sharing vulnerable thoughts about being a good enough wife and Christian. Then, she gets real about holiday expectations. Does your family expect you to have a perfectly clean house, bring home a significant other, and pressure you to have kids? Does it seem like too much to handle this year? We chat about how to overcome that! DM @say.whatpodcast on Instagram to conti...

Montana Doran of Tana Talks podcast joins Hanna this week to talk about how to walk out your purpose, how scary it is, her dream of being a comedian, and more! Follow Montana! Insta & Tik Tok: @montanadoran /Tana Talks Podcast: @tanatalkspodcast / https://tanatalks.com/

Licensed Professional Counselor Katherine French-Ewing takes us through a guided meditation today! Listen to this episode when you’re at home relaxing and take part in the meditation exercise. If something was revealed to you during this, please DM me @say.whatpodcast and let’s chat about it! RESOURCES: Katherine’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_rzzsqiFKa9D2y_ry3vuw Book with...

Hanna shares her story this week that involves multiple moves, intense trauma, major struggle to feel like she fit in, a church closing, and much more. Get ready for a very real & vulnerable story that explains how she really found who Jesus is and who she is. DM @say.whatpodcast to continue the conversation!

Hanna is joined by her husband Thomas to talk about where do we go from here, here being the election. Listen to them share areas they disagree in, and how they both think rest is key for us right now. Thomas Instagram: @thomasleeward DM @say.whatpodcast to continue the conversation!

Does reading the words “sex toys” make you uncomfortable? If you answered yes, well, me too. In this episode, we fight against the stigma and shame around sex toys! Check out @awakeningboutique on Instagram to see how woman positive sex stores are changing the game for sex toys. DM and follow @say.whatpodcast on Instagram to continue the conversation!

Today Hanna’s bff Caroline Hughes joins us on the podcast to share their friendship story! It is a unique & fun story involving Instagram, really close weddings, and moving across the country together. Have fun and laugh with us today! Follow @umbellea + @huefloriadesignco on Instagram!

Podcast host Bianca Wulwick of “Please Don’t Kick Me Out” joins us to talk all things imposter syndrome! Do you have it all together? Nope. Neither do we! Follow @pleasedontkickmeout on Instagram and listen on all places you find your podcasts!

Bonus episode time! Today we have a quick chat about our country & the way we treat people. Hanna talks about how we should be living like Jesus instead of cancelling people because of their political beliefs. We know people don’t *love* talking about politics, but this is MUCH more than that! ALSO, please vote. It is so important! Below are links where you can check your registration and get info...

Gaby DeBerard joins us for Spina Bifida Awareness Month! Hear her personal story with Spina Bifida and learn more about the disabled community. Follow these accounts to learn more! Instagram: @gabyfaye96 @chelsiehill @xoxo.rikkaa @livingwithclaireity @rollettes_la @aaronwheelz

Do you say “I’m sorry!” more than anything else? I do! Today we chat about how to stop saying sorry when you don’t need to be apologizing & how to gain confidence in yourself. Also, this lube is a MUST. Serious game changer. Überlube Luxury Lubricant 50ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KDHS8PO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Trigger Warning: This episode is about sexual abuse. Hanna is joined by her husband to chat about the new movie “Cuties” and sexual abuse. We must believe survivors!

Today Hanna chats about the two reasons your marriage could be in a funk: sex & unhealthy communication! We talk about how to find a healthy sex life, and what the secret to healthy communication is. Hear from this newly wed on some ways she has figured out how to get out of a funk in your marriage!

Today Hanna updates us on where she’s at with vaginismus & acupuncture, and then dives into how important advocating for yourself in the physical & mental health world. You can love Jesus & go to therapy & take anti-depressants, too! Mental health resources: https://www.talkspace.com | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 & https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org |...

Hanna & her friend Brittany Close break down expectations that sex is like you see in the movies by sharing YOUR funny/embarrassing/crazy sex stories! Sex isn’t like you see in the movies or like society tells us. You’re not the only one who has done something embarrassing during sex! Follow Brittany on insta: @brittanykalene

Porn is *not* just a mans struggle, it’s a woman’s struggle too! This week, Lacy Abercrombie joins us to share her story with a porn addiction. She chats about living in silence for 10 years and how she was able to overcome this addiction. This is a CAN’T MISS episode! Regeneration Recovery: http://www.regenerationrecovery.org/resources/%5c/ Insta: @abercrombielacy @luvurnghbor Tik Tok: @abercromb...

Thomas and I share our story & experience with porn in our marriage. We share what decision had to be made to overcome this struggle, and encourage others who are struggling with this as well. Thomas’ Instagram: @thomasleeward DM @say.whatpodcast on Instagram to continue the conversation! Link to Every Heart Restored: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Heart-Restored-Healing-Husbands/dp/030745942X/r...

Last week we chatted about how Purity Culture personally affected me, and this week we talk about where to go from here? How do we overcome Purity Culture? How do we talk about sex in a better light? I don't have all the answers, but I definitely have some thoughts! Click here for the list of Sex Positive Resources . Click here to listen to last week's episode about Purity Culture . 

Today we dive into the 6 ways purity culture affected me. It’s personal and heavy, but a good one! Here’s the episodes I referenced:  E8: Sex: How far is too far (w/ Thomas Ward) and E2: Sex is for you too, girlfriend!  DM @say.whatpodcast and let’s continue the conversation!

E14: Life Update: Why Sex Hurts Today we chat about an update with the Podcast, my life, and I fill everyone in on why sex has been hurting me for over a year. Get ready for lots of real personal info! We’d love for you to join the Facebook group so we can continue the conversation and learn from each other! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saywhatpodcast Other podcasts I mentioned:...