Undressing Intimacy

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of marriage disputes and uncover the hidden meanings behind our conflicts. We'll share our personal experiences and insights, exploring how understanding each other's true motivations can transform arguments into opportunities for deeper connection and intimacy. Join us as we discuss practical techniques for decoding conflicts and finding respect and lo...

In this insightful episode, we explore the complex role of anxiety in intimate relationships. We discuss how anxiety manifests differently for higher and lower desire individuals, revealing the impact it has on both perspectives. Through personal anecdotes and coaching experiences, we emphasize the importance of choice, control, and communication in managing anxiety and fostering intimate connecti...

In this episode, we explore intention and its impact on our actions and relationships. A listener's question sheds light on how identical actions can vary based on the underlying intent. Sharing personal stories, we discuss moving from manipulation to acting with integrity. We stress the importance of honest, vulnerable communication in marriage and explain that true intimacy relies on mutual choi...

In this episode, we dive into a topic that's incredibly personal and significant to us: the dynamics of over functioning and under functioning in relationships, especially in marriage. We'll discuss how these behaviors manifest, why they happen, and the profound impact they can have on intimacy. We'll share our personal journey, including how over functioning affected our relationship and created...

In Episode 15, we dive into integrating sexuality into our identities and relationships. We talk about the importance of removing shame and understanding our sexual desires, both for higher and lower desire partners. We share personal stories and coaching experiences to highlight why vulnerability, honesty, and open communication are key. We also discuss how initial feelings of disgust can transfo...

In this episode, we dive into the holiday season, a time filled with joy, stress, and lots of family time. We reflect on the importance of staying emotionally connected with our partners, not just through the big events, but in our daily lives. There's a great emphasis on practicing emotional check-ins - a ten-minute daily ritual where each spouse shares their feelings openly while the other liste...

Buckle up! In this episode, Greg and Amy dive headfirst into one of the most pivotal (and often avoided) aspects of marriage: repair. They tackle the messy, vulnerable, and sometimes downright awkward moments that come with mending broken connections. From anxiety and embarrassment to the raw truths about how conflicts escalate, this episode doesn't hold back.   Greg and Amy break down the pattern...

Summary: An Adult Playground is the sexual relationship of a married couple—a space for connection, exploration, and mutual delight. In this episode, we unpack how to cultivate this kind of intimacy and why it's so transformative. Here's what you'll discover: Desire vs. Expectations – How expectations can destroy intimacy and prevent playfulness in your marriage. Eroticism and Fantasy – Why they'r...

In this episode, we invite Dan Purcell as our guest and explore what he calls the 5 Phases of Intimacy—a journey every couple navigates as their relationship evolves. From the excitement of discovery in the "Creation" phase to the playful freedom of full connection in the "Freedom" phase, each stage presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Along the way, couples learn to balance ro...

In this episode, we explore the power of owning your story and finding gratitude in your experiences, even the ones you wouldn't have chosen. Amy walks Greg through a reflective exercise (from her coach Kim Job) using five key questions which help identify how these life experiences have contributed to making him who he is today.  We discuss how embracing your journey with gratitude instead of res...

This episode explores the inherent link between desire and disappointment in marriage.  Learning to own your desires and face disappointment is an integral part of a healthy marriage relationship.  We discuss ways to navigate this dance of desire and disappointment in a way that maintains connection and allows room for both spouses.

In this episode, we dive into the power of facing hard truths and how embracing vulnerability strengthens our relationships and sense of self. We explore the courage it takes to let go of control, confront our fears, and allow our partners—and ourselves—to be fully seen. Through honest conversation, we unpack what it means to create a safe space for truth, even when it's uncomfortable. Join us as...

In this episode we explore Amy's journey from girlfriend to wife and how past purity culture framings were not helpful in creating desire or intimacy.  We also discuss what helped her accept herself, her body and her desire as well as give resources for listeners in their personal journey. 

In this episode, we unpack the complex dance of intimacy, revealing why men often crave physical connection as a pathway to emotional closeness, while women may seek emotional grounding before entering the physical realm. We also confront the raw pain of rejection, the seductive trap of neediness, and how integrating and owning your desire while allowing your spouse to do the same- is the path to...

 In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between physical and emotional healing through the lens of scar tissue therapy. Just as engaging with physical scars helps the body heal, confronting emotional pain is key to processing and growing from our deepest wounds.

In this episode, we dive into some real, raw conversations about intimacy, desires, and the mistakes we've made along the way. It's not just about physical acts like a blowjob, but about overcoming challenges through honesty and letting go of the need for constant validation. We share personal stories, discuss what it means to truly make space for each other in a relationship, and how freeing it i...

In this episode, we tackle the complexities of emotions in marriage, focusing on how to manage your own feelings and the masks we wear to influence how our spouse sees us. We also explore the power of choice—whether it's in how we navigate tough situations or allowing for the difficult truth that divorce is an option. Join us as we get honest about the emotional layers that impact our relationship...

In this episode, Amy and Greg explore the differences between male and female eroticism, emphasizing how women often separate emotional and physical arousal, while men typically experience them together. They discuss the importance of emotional connection, self-awareness, and authentic partnership in enhancing intimacy and overcoming the challenges posed by differing sexual needs..

In this podcast Greg and Amy share their journey of overcoming challenges and differences in their 26 years of marriage that originally created conflict and now creates complementary balance.  They share their stories of personal growth through anxieties , desire differences, conflicts and how these struggles created intimacy and partnership.