The Healthy Sex Podcast

What does it take to create a truly safe church for women? In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman to discuss his groundbreaking book" Safe Church:How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities". Drawing from extensive research and the stories of countless women in ministry, Dr. Bauman sheds light on the often-overlooked realities of gender disc...

What happens when sexuality is shaped more by culture than by truth? In this episode, I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Andrew J. Bauman to unpack how a pornified culture is influencing the way men see women—and themselves. We talk about the objectification of women, the breakdown of authentic intimacy, and why so many men feel stuck in unhealthy patterns. We also explore a better path forward—one r...

Please join Dr. Erin Westner, PT, PRPC- Pelvic Floor Specialist, owner of the Pelvic Method, and myself for an incredibly practical episode 25. "Bodies in Sync: Exploring Positions for Better Sex" is all about practical sex therapy interventions for you and your partner to enhance your physical experiences together. Whether you're navigating orthopedic issues, issues of sexual pain, anorgasmia, pr...

Set Free: A Beginner’s Guide to Deliverance Ministry & Spiritual Warfare ( Part 1) In this episode, we dive into the basics of deliverance ministry & spiritual warfare- what it is, and why it matters for every believer. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or completely new to the topic, this beginner-friendly guide will help clear up common misconceptions and provide biblical insights into s...

“God, Fantasy, & Lust” - How does the Gospel integrate in with our unwanted sexual behaviors? Please join Mr. Jay Stringer- ordained minister, licensed mental health counselor, and researcher- and myself, for an integrated conversation around Jay’s work with faith, spirituality, and human sexuality. Jay has completed incredible research over the years in working with men and women around their...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; so for this month, I wanted to share about the importance of educating The Church and Christians about the reality of mental health. It sounds sacrilegious, but sometimes praying or reading your Bible isn’t going to fix everything... if that was the case, the pews would be full of completely sanctified and healed individuals. Can God miraculously deliver us? A...

Please join Sathiya Sam and myself for our bold conversation concerning the pornography pandemic we are currently experiencing as a culture. In it, we address current statistics of internet consumption and production dedicated to the porn industry; the nature of some of the content being consumed; how porn impacts the brain and desire, and much more! Sathiya unashamedly shares about struggling wit...

We are thrilled to start out the year interviewing local health and fitness expert Emily Griffith, CCFT of CrossFit Brigade. Emily was a competitive CrossFit athlete for years and is a Co-owner of CrossFit Brigade and Ignite Health Coaching. Join us as we discuss recent health and wellness concerns, the importance of exercise and fitness in all areas of life- to include sexual health. How does exe...

There’s a growing concern for the sexual function of men nationwide. Join me as I talk through what constitutes Erectile Dysfunction; possible causes and etiology for this sexual dysfunction; and what treatment options are available for men ( and their partners) who are struggling. Be encouraged fellas! There are lots of options for you, and your body makes sense. Welcome to The Healthy Sex Podcas...

Please join the ever brilliant and charming Clint Powell- host of During the Break Podcast - and myself, Karisa Kaye, as we discuss the counter- cultural notion of intentionally guarding your personal sexual energy. What are the benefits of trying to derive your sexual energy, as well as keep your sexual energy between just you and your partner? What happens when third parties are introduced into...

Orgasms & The Female Sexual Experience - Part 2! Join in for MORE practical and fun coaching points for women to consider in pursuing their own sexual pleasure. Do you know how to let go and enjoy? Did you know there are different types of orgasms? What allows for you to get turned on ? Did you know your cycle influences orgasms ? All of this and much more ! Tune in as you explore your own exp...

Join fertility expert Dr. Katy Poole, DNP, FNP—BC and myself as we dive into the emerging world of egg freezing! We will discuss why people freeze their eggs, how the process works, & what to anticipate in the journey. Be sure to check out this episode if you are contemplating egg freezing or just curious to learn more about the topic. Dr. Katy Poole is a nurse practitioner that struggled with...

More and more men are dealing with sexual performance anxiety; and it’s impacting the quality of their love life, their partner’s experience, & their sense of self worth. Anxiety before and during sex can present as Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, the inability to orgasm (and for some, it can lead to a complete aversion to sex altogether). If you’re a man who is struggling with an...

How does Testosterone influence mental health for men? What is the link between depression and testosterone in men? Join Justin Edwards, PA-C (Physician’s Assistant)and myself for a fascinating conversation around some of the latest research findings re:how a man’s testosterone levels will influence his experience with depression, motivation, anxiety, libido, personality, career, and more. Justin...

Inner Vows & Agreements: Spiritual Principles to Consider in Your Healing! How many of y’all are familiar with something called Inner Vows ? Spiritual agreements? Join me in exploring and considering these spiritual concepts, where they come from, and how they play out in our stories. These principles are an incredibly important facet to consider in our healing, especially if you find yourself...

Dr. Katy Poole is a nurse practitioner that struggled with infertility and miscarriage. After seeing the lapse in healthcare for women who also struggle with infertility issues, she started a business to help others optimize fertility and have healthy babies faster. Katy Poole Wellness now helps women and men get to the root cause of their infertility and creates a thorough tailored plan to reclai...

In Episode 11, Karisa spends about 35 minutes educating listeners about orgasms for and amongst women, and normalizing the female sexual response. Did you know that the female sexual response cycle actually looks significantly different than the average male response cycle ? Tune in to learn more about desire, sex drive, sexual arousal, brakes/ accelerators, anatomy, common misconceptions about wo...

“Human beings are given beautiful capacity for deep bonding and connection, but sometimes our bonds can become unhealthy or unholy… Join Clint Powell and myself as we dive into the mysterious but relevant conversation of Soul Ties- a topic that integrates our spiritual experiences with our physical, sexual, and psychological. What is a Soul Tie ? What are the symptoms of an unhealthy Soul Tie ? Ho...

What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy and how can it help in your therapeutic healing journey? Listen in as Karisa Kaye, ART Trained Therapist and Trauma therapist, shares about the nature of this modality and its benefits. From healing PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, performance anxiety, grief related issues, relationship issues and more, ART may be the next piece to accelerating your healing of...

Did you know that up to 10% of men and upwards of 75% (corrected from recording) of women will struggle with pain before/during/ after arousal, intercourse, or orgasm at some point in their lives? Join Dr. Erin Westner, PT,PRPC, pelvic floor therapist, owner of The Pelvic Method, and founder of McCallie Integrated Wellness, and myself as we discuss pelvic floor pain disorders for men and women. Dr...

FOUR RELATIONSHIP INGREDIENTS TO BALANCE: Welcome to Episode 7, where we spend time discussing the four essential ingredients for couples to experience relationship and sexual satisfaction: Communication • Trust• Intimacy • Eroticism. What happens when these are well-balanced for couples ? What happens when one or more of these is suffering in the relationship? Welcome to the healthy sex podcast w...

Join the wonderful Mr. Clint Powell - podcast extraordinaire and a man amongst men- and myself, for our conversation around the absolute necessity of trust and safety in satisfying healthy relationships. Clint offers amazing perspective on the behalf of men as it relates to safety, trust, vulnerability, and the masculine experience. I ( Karisa) take time to share about the female experience and ho...

Y’all- you are seriously going to love the incredible conversation with Laura Chastain FNP-BC!! Laura is a nurse practitioner who works with a local hormone optimization clinic named Optimize U. She has a background in general family practice as well as Women’s Health. She is passionate about preventative medicine and shares incredible knowledge in this podcast about hormonal health, hormone cycle...

In this episode we talk about Sexual Arousal Non-Concordance- the disconnect between what the mind/heart may want and how your body may be responding. What is it? Why is it important to me? Why should it be important to you? How does it manifest itself in real life? The confusion around the topic! Plus- we talk about Trauma,Fantasy, Porn, and Hope. Rewiring the brain is possible if you are willing...

Karisa sits down with the Owner of Nurtition World and Host of The Holistic Navigator Podcast - Ed Jones to talk about our mental - sexual - and overall health! PLUS....dirty GENES! 40-60% of the population carries this specific gene that your doctor is not testing you for. Science is exploding with the side effects of this out of control gene 🧬: cardiovascular and thromboembolic diseases (specif...