Heather Shannon

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon

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Sex For Couples is a podcast for committed couples who feel stressed, guilty, or frustrated about their sex life—and want to feel excited, close, and playful again. New episodes are released every Monday. Hosted by Heather Shannon, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with 19 years of experience as a counselor and coach, the show breaks down the emotional and psychological reasons intimacy fades and what actually helps couples reconnect. Heather has been featured on BloomTV and quoted in Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, SELF, Glamour, and more. She is a Gottman-trained couples counselor, an Internal...

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Heather Shannon

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Health

Podcast website

heathershannon.co

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 107 Revive Her Drive: Rekindling Desire, Libido, and Orgasm with Susan Bratton 02.12.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   How to Revive Loss of Libido, Desire, & Orgasm: Join intimacy expert Susan Bratton and host Heather Shannon as they delve into how to rekindle a sexless marriage. Susan shares her personal journey of overcoming sexual struggles like orgasmless sex and infidelity with her husband and introduces her pro...

Ep. 106 Couples' Guide to Making a Sexy Bucket List You'll Actually Complete 25.11.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   Summary for Sexy Bucket List Episode: In this episode, we dive into the exciting and insightful process of creating a sexual bucket list. Join us as we explore the importance of establishing safety and consent, setting intentions, and letting go of perfectionism. With practical advice, resource recommenda...

Ep. 105: Trans Visibility in Business and Beyond: From Shark Tank to Navigating Sex and Identity with Braxton Fleming 18.11.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   Summary: Braxton T. Fleming, Shark Tank, and Identity Join us in this inspiring episode as we interview Braxton T. Fleming, the trailblazing CEO of Stealth Bros & Co. Braxton, the first black trans man to secure a spot on Shark Tank, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of launching his...

Ep. 104 Answers to Middle Aged Couples’ Most Popular Sex Questions 11.11.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   In this episode, host Heather Shannon answers sex questions written by Chat GPT! She discusses how to maintain intimacy as couples age, addresses mismatched libidos, and explores whether a decrease in desire is normal during middle age. Heather emphasizes the importance of both personal growth and profess...

Ep. 103 Sex work, Disability and Real Talk with Andrew Gurza 04.11.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   Join us in this enlightening episode as we welcome Andrew Gurza, an award-winning disability awareness consultant and co-founder of Bumpin, a sex toy company for disabled people. Andrew shares their journey from academia to becoming a notable figure in disability advocacy, discussing the intersection of s...

Ep. 102 The Pathway to Passion: Turn-Ons and Fantasies (Part 3) 28.10.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/ Join Heather in this insightful episode of the Ask a Sex Therapist podcast, as she delves into Part 3 of the Pathway to Passion with mental arousal and its role in enhancing intimacy. Learn about the importance of maintaining a sex journal, sharing fantasies, and using non-verbal signals to communicate your desi...

101 Pathway To Passion: Sexual Foundations (Part 2) 21.10.2024

Looking to increase passion? Grab Heather's Finding Your Fire libido course for $10 off--for podcast listeners only! --> https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/offers/RLM4tXqi/checkout?coupon_code=PODCAST Episode Summary In this episode, Heather covers the 2nd of 3 phases of her signature Pathway to Passion method. Learn why consent, understanding desire and body image are foundational to great s...

100 What the Podcast Has Meant to Me 14.10.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   Join Heather Shannon in the 100th episode of the Ask a Sex Therapist podcast as she reflects on the journey of podcasting, commitment, and consistency over the past two years. Heather shares the highs and lows, her experiences with guests, the importance of listener impact, and the challenges faced along...

099 Heather's Confessions as a Sex Therapist 07.10.2024

Announcements: Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   In this heartfelt and candid episode, Heather shares her personal journey and challenges surrounding emotional availability and romantic relationships. Inspired by love coach Sean Golanos and his own confessions, she discusses her experiences and realizations through various phases of her l...

098 Figure Out Your Sexual Personality Type with Marla Renee Stewart’s Seduction Styles 30.09.2024

Book an Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather: https://heathershannon.co/video-page/   Hello everyone! Join me in this enlightening episode of the 'Ask a Sex Therapist' podcast featuring Marla Renee Stewart, a certified sexologist, author, and sexual strategist. We discuss how understanding seduction learning styles—visual, auditory, and tactile—can transform your connections with others an...

097 How to find the Pathway to Passion: Emotional Mastery (Part 1) 23.09.2024

Venn Diagram Link: https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/pathway   This episode is the first of the Pathway to Passion series. Part one explores the importance of approaching our emotions with gentle curiosity and kindness. It encourages us to compassionately investigate these emotions and understand their physical manifestation in our bodies, thus fostering a more compassionate and inquisitiv...

096 Healthy Relationships and Soulmate Love with Emmy Hernandez 16.09.2024

Get access to my FREE Intimacy Audit mini course: https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/intimacyaudit Hello, my loves! Join us for an incredible guest episode featuring Emmy Hernandez, CEO of Soulmate Love University, as she shares her journey from Silicon Valley executive to expert love coach. Discover how Emmy transformed her dating life through intensive training and find out how she helps high-...

095 Reframing Sexual Rejection: Empowering Yourself to Communicate and Stay Confident 09.09.2024

Looking for some community while you explore ethical non-monogamy? Book a free consultation with Heather to explore her new ENM coaching program: https://calendly.com/hshann1/business-types-of-meetings-clone   In this solo episode, join Heather for an insightful discussion on how to handle sexual rejection, especially if you have ADHD or rejection-sensitive dysphoria. Heather also shares exci...

094: How to Have a Threesome with Dr Kate Balestrieri 02.09.2024

One of Heather’s Youtube playlists with similar content: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNk9UKFYOfS4dHEiq5weEC9MnfQcJe7SP   In this episode of the Ask a Sex Therapist podcast, host Heather Shannon and returning guest Dr. Kate Balistrieri delve into the number one most common sexual fantasy—threesomes. The discussion covers essential considerations such as identifying personal and coll...

093: Listener Q & A- Questioning Attraction, Truly Experiencing A Woman & Hiding Your Inner Whore 26.08.2024

Ask an Anonymous Sex Question to be featured on the next Listener Q & A episode: https://heathershannon.co/ask-a-sex-question/   Welcome to another episode of the Ask a Sex Therapist podcast! In today's listener Q&A, Heather Shannon dives deep into questions about sexual energy, maintaining desire in long-term relationships, understanding demisexuality and fraysexuality, and coping wi...

092 Men's Sexuality with Eric Fitzmedrud 19.08.2024

Announcements: Take our survey to get more personalized content from me (less than 1 min) - https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/personalize-emails  Libido Course Now Available in the App for $10 off the usual price! $39 instead of $49 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ask-a-sex-therapist/id6476728826  Grace is coming on the team as my apprentice Intimacy Coach! Request a free consultation w...

091 How to Squirt 12.08.2024

Announcements: Take our survey to get more personalized content from me (less than 1 min) - https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/personalize-emails  Libido Course Now Available in the App for $10 off the usual price! $39 instead of $49 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ask-a-sex-therapist/id6476728826  Grace is coming on the team as my apprentice Intimacy Coach! Request a free consultation w...

090 Waking Up Your Libido with Dr Diane Mueller 05.08.2024

Feeling stuck with sex? Request a free Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather! --> Intimacy Breakthrough Session Booking Link Hello everyone! In this episode, Heather welcomes Dr. Diane Mueller, a seasoned sexual wellness expert with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine. They discuss her journey through personal sexual health challenges and the conception of her practice, MyLibidoDoc. The conv...

089 Listener Q & A: Sleeping Naked, What Girls Like & Sexting Age Gaps 29.07.2024

Feeling stuck with sex? Request a free Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather! --> Intimacy Breakthrough Session Booking Link Hello everyone! In today's episode, we're diving into some brave and thought-provoking listener questions on sex and relationships. Can ADHD impact my once passionate sex life? Why won't my wife sleep naked next to me? My wife avoids a part of BDSM I'm interested in exp...

088 Reconsidering The Institution of Marriage with Alex Hanno and Caitlin Morris 22.07.2024

Episode Summary I recently attended a film festival in St Petersburg, FL and saw the film Every Seven by married couple Caitlin Morris and Alex Hanno. The film questions the way marriage is structured and considers an interesting alternative. After the showing, I invited them to be on the podcast and they said yes! Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about what marriage is, what it isn't...

087 Heather's Clients Spill The Tea: Getting Unstuck With Sex 15.07.2024

Feeling stuck with sex? Request a free Intimacy Breakthrough Call with Heather! --> Intimacy Breakthrough Session Booking Link Join us for a special episode with Heather's clients! Lauren and Megan "graduated" from Heather's Intimacy Infusion coaching program and they spill the tea on what it was like going from feeling stuck and frustrated to feeling excited, empowered and connected. This podc...

086 Sexual Astrology: Sex and Your Stars with Author Stefanie Iris Weiss 08.07.2024

Pre-Order Your Copy of Stefanie's Book Now! https://stefanieirisweiss.com/ Join Heather and our guest, astrologer & sexologist Stefanie Iris Weiss, for this fun episode all about how your (and your partner's) zodiac signs influence your approach to sex. Download the Ask A Sex Therapist app and grab a free seat in Heather's Intimacy Audit mini course! https://apps.apple.com/gr/app/ask-a-sex-the...

085 LIstener Q & A: Sex Toys, Double Standards & Spicy Mindfulness 01.07.2024

Announcements New “ENM Support Squad” Group Coaching! Register here 👉 https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/store Looking for a podcast intern and also accepting applications for counseling interns! Email Hello@HeatherShannon.co Check out the new Ask A Sex Therapist app and get free access to The Intimacy Audit mini course while you’re at it! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ask-a-sex-therapist/id647...

084 How To Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind with Todd Baratz 24.06.2024

Join my Intro to Internal Family Systems (IFS) workshop https://shorturl.at/eS5rL this Wednesday for the chance to master your emotions, improve your relationships and get hot seat coaching with me! In this episode, me and Todd Baratz (@YourDiagnonsense on IG) have a very REAL discussion on romantic relationships--the good, the bad and the ugly! And be sure to check out his new--and very personal-...

083 - Listener Q & A: Vaginismus, Guilty Pleasures and Sexual Fantasies 17.06.2024

🫂Are you non-monogamous or exploring non-monogamy? If so, join Heather's ENM Support Squad Wednesdays at 4pm Eastern starting on July 24th. You can register here --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/922588806957?aff=oddtdtcreator 🧑‍🎓We are looking for a podcast intern (must be 18+)! Email hello@heathershannon.co if you're interested. 📱Download Heather's new iOS app here: https://apps.apple.com/...

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