The Human Intimacy Podcast

What Happened to Us? Unpacking Relationship Challenges and Finding Solutions 1. Introduction and Purpose: The podcast, hosted by Kevin Skinner, focuses on individuals struggling in their relationships, exploring why relationships fail and what can be done to prevent this. 2. Dr. Skinner shares a personal story about his niece's beautiful wedding, contrasting the joy and connection of a new relatio...

Resilient Relationships: Overcoming Adversity Together On the 25th Episode of the Human Intimacy podcast Dr. Kevin Skinner discusses how individuals and couples can effectively deal with adversity in relationship. Below you will find the key points discussed in the podcast. 1. Introduction to Resiliency in Relationships: Dr. Skinner introduces the topic of how couples handle difficult adversity in...

Deception, Conflict, and Authenticity: Navigating Relationships with Dr. Jason Whiting Introduction and Background: Dr. Kevin Skinner introduces Dr. Jason Whiting, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and professor at Brigham Young University. Dr. Whiting has authored a book titled, “Love Me True: Overcoming the Surprising Ways We Deceive in Relationships”. Main Themes: Deception in Relations...

The Burden of Betrayal When it comes to relationship challenges, infidelity and sexual betrayal are some of the most challenging issues to resolve. In this week's podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner discusses the Burden of Sexual Betrayal. He explores it from both partners' perspectives and highlights the painful process of rebuilding a relationship after betrayal. Resources Discussed Attachment Focused Fa...

Exploring Sexuality: Navigating the Line Between Healthy and Unhealthy Behaviors We are all sexual beings and have natural desires that guide our behaviors. However, as we develop, our sexuality can cross lines that we regret. In this week’s podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis discuss sexual connection and intimacy, and healthy versus unhealthy sexual behaviors. Join us for this infor...

Using the C.A.R.E.S Model to Help Your Loved Ones Dealing with  Mental Health Challenges (Episode #21) We live during a time when mental health challenges have significantly increased over the past few decades. Some research suggests that we are ten times more likely to have depression than we were fifty years ago. Suppose you have a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental h...

Heart to Heart: Q&A on Strengthening Communication and Intimacy in Your Relationship Skills Join me, Dr. Kevin Skinner for a one on one conversation as I answer some of the common questions I receive as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Questions discussed in today’s podcast include: What can I do if I can’t get the people close to me to open up. What can I do to stop my unwanted sexual behavio...

PIERS: 5 Simple, Evidence-Based Daily Rituals to (help you) Stay Afloat and Successfully Navigate Stress and Chaos. Life can be hard, and at times it can feel hopeless, helpless, and even out of control.  We invite you to embark on a journey with us as we deep dive into the world of simple, grounding, evidence-based daily rituals for optimal living. These practices will help you improve your relat...

The Anatomy of a Sincere Apology While we all may want to hear someone close to us apologize for what they did to hurt or offend us, in this episode Amy and Dr. Skinner discuss how to improve your approach when you say “I’m sorry.” In fact, this episode you will learn why “I”m sorry” often is not enough. Learn to strengthen your relationships, as you learn to apologize.   References Discussed: How...

Cultivating Connection: The Mindful Approach to Better Relationships Welcome to the Human Intimacy Podcast, this special episode is dedicated to enriching your personal connections through the power of mindfulness. Join us as we explore the principles of mindfulness with our esteemed guest, Dallin Bruun, who studied Mindfulness at UMass Medical Center under the guidance of Jon Kabat-Zinn. In this...

Learn to Heal Trauma: Your Body Knows the Answers Do you feel tense and uptight? Do you frequently get headaches or muscle pain? If so, your body may be feeling the lasting effects from difficult or traumatic experiences. In this episode Amy Andrus and Dr. Skinner interview Lauren Hatchett a trauma informed yoga specialist.  In this episode you will learn specific cues you can take to listen to yo...

Safety: The Foundation of All Intimate Interactions Have you ever questioned whether connecting with someone is a good idea? Or do you find that, for some reason, unbeknownst to you, you are holding back from others? In this week's podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discuss the most critical component of connection: Safety. If you find that you are struggling to connect with others, this po...

Discover How Developmental Trauma Hinders Adult Attachment It's a universal experience to grapple with identity formation in childhood, especially when parents exert significant control over our lives. This podcast, featuring guest Jon Taylor, offers a wealth of expert knowledge on developmental trauma. Gain valuable insights into how early life experiences can shape relationship dynamics as we ma...

Play Your Way to a More Intimate Relationship (Episode #13) Have we forgotten how to play? As we get older, we tend to forget to have genuine fun. In this episode. Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus encourage you to pull out games and learn to play again. When we tease, flirt, and engage in friendly banter in our relationships, we create memories that can last a lifetime. If you are looking for a fe...

Healing Attachment Trauma Caused by Sexual Behaviors: Insights from Dr. Skinner’s Discuss with Dr. Sue Johnson In 2016, I had the privilege of interviewing renowned relationship expert Dr. Sue Johnson. In this special interview, Dr. Johnson discussed how pornography and other sexual behaviors alter our attachment bonds.  The content of this interview is timeless, as the principles discussed will n...

If you are struggling with boundaries in your life, this podcast will empower you to create healthy boundaries that strengthen your relationships. Simply said, boundaries matter. While every healthy relationship has boundaries, in relationships where we struggle, we usually find boundary violations. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis discuss the challenges of creating healthy...

If you are looking to improve your relationship skills, this episode features Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discussing how to create better relationships through appropriate self-disclosure. In this episode, “The Art of Self-Disclosure,” you will learn the research-based benefits of learning to open up and allow others to see into you. Self-disclosure in close relationships can create a foundat...

Unresolved shame simply ruins our chance of creating deep connections in our relationships. Have you ever felt parental shame? Do you have voices running around in your head that make you feel like you are not enough? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discuss how shame prevents us from creating intimacy in our relationships. They conclude with a discussion on how we all can address...

Overcome 5 Barriers to Intimacy and Connection Have you ever asked yourself what keeps you from creating the type of relationship you long for? If so, in this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discuss five of the most common barriers we have to overcome to achieve the type of intimacy we desire.  Due to these barriers, we live far below our relationship potential. The five barriers include...

The State of Human Intimacy in a Culture Filled with Fear We live in a society filled with trust issues. This is especially true when so many relationships fail due to betrayal, addiction, and anger. The end result is that far too many people are in relationships but feel lonelier than ever. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner discusses how our society can overcome our fears of intimacy and offers...

Dating After Divorce: Are You Ready to Date? Did you know that 52% of women and 64% of men remarry after a divorce? So, if you are divorced, are you ready to date? Maybe a better question is, how can you tell if you are prepared to move forward in a new relationship? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and his new co-host, Amy Andrus, discuss the importance of preparing yourself to date after divor...

The Relationship Dilemma —Is Your Relationship on the Brink? Far too many couples on the brink of divorce struggle in their decision. Should I leave? Should I stay? Can we work it out? Can we be happy again? In Episode #5 of The Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr.'s Kevin Skinner and Dave Robinson discuss ideas to help you make an informed decision. Together, these relationship experts have nearly 60 year...

Communication Tools to Improve Intimacy and Create Connection Intimacy requires healthy communication. When couples get bogged down in unhealthy relationship patterns, they often feel unheard, struggle to communicate unmet needs, and don’t quite know what to say or how to resolve their differences. In desperation, many individuals and couples turn to counselors for help. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin...

Dr. Kevin Skinner and special guest Dr. Jill Manning discuss the healing process from infidelity and other forms of sexual betrayal. In this episode these two seasoned professionals dive into the topic of emotional immaturity and how it prevents relationship healing. Finally, Dr. Jill Manning shares her research findings on the influence of pornography on couple relationships. She presented these...

In episode #2 of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Skinner interviews Dr. Stefanie Carnes the President of the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. In this session, these two professionals with almost 60 years of experience discuss the following: Whether couples should discuss the details of an affair or other sexual betrayal. How to discuss unwanted sexual behaviors with c...