Charting Toward Intimacy
Looking for answers to the questions you don't want to Google? Not sure where to get help when your sexual life is on the rocks and everything the secular culture has to offer is only making things worse? Welcome to Charting Toward Intimacy where you learn to actually enjoy and desire good, holy sex with your spouse.
Hosted by Ellen Holloway, Catholic Sex and Intimacy Coach.
Episodes
221 episodes
How Do I Figure Out What I Want? | Ep. 214
Need help with how to actually say what you want to your husband? Get Let's Talk About "It"!This episode addresses the common struggle of figuring out personal sexual desires within a m...
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Episode 214
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30:53
Feeling Distracted? Try Storytelling | Ep. 213
Need help getting in the mood for sex. Your answer is the getting in the mood guide, right hereEllen discusses the challenge of staying present during sex and introdu...
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Episode 213
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It's Actually Not Okay to Read Romance Novels and Watch Bridgerton | Ep. 212
Check out the Getting in the Mood Guide Here!In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the appropriateness of Catholic women consuming romance novels and PG-13/R-ra...
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Episode 212
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30:40
That's a Really Hard Sell | Ep. 211
Get the FREE Foreplay Foundations Course right here!In this episode, Ellen discusses the challenges of communicating and embracing the Church's teachings on Natural Family Planning (NFP...
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Episode 211
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Fight for Connection | Ep. 210
Transform your sex life with 7 essential conversations - Get Let's Talk About "It"In this episode Ellen and Kathleen discuss the ease with which marriages can b...
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Episode 210
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What if I Just Don't Really Like Sex? | Ep. 209
Get the FREE Foreplay Foundations Course Here!Ellen addresses common questions and concerns about sexual desire within marriage. She discusses the significance of sex as a renewal of w...
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Episode 209
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Lovemaking with Monica and Renzo Ortega | Ep. 208
Get Lovemaking at Ave Maria Press! Use code Ellen10 to get 10% off!In this episode, we welcome Monica and Renzo Ortega to discuss their new book titl...
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Episode 208
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Who Told You That Sex Should Be Effortless? | Ep. 207
Transform your sex life with 7 essential conversations - Get Let's Talk About "It"Ellen and Kathleen tackle the common misconceptions about sex and intimacy within ma...
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Episode 207
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Is Making Out OK While Abstaining? | Ep. 206
NEW Course Let's Talk About "It" is available NOW!Ellen addresses the question of whether it is okay for couples to make out while trying to avoid pregnancy during the fertile...
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Episode 206
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How can Memorizing Scripture Improve our Sex Lives? with Jackie Angel | Ep. 205
Get Jackie Angel's new book Memorize Scripture here (use code ELLEN10 for 10% off!)In this episode Ellen is joined by Jackie Angel to...
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Episode 205
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Why is sexual pleasure so elusive? | Ep. 204
Get the FREE 5-day Foreplay Foundations Course today!Ellen explores why sexual pleasure is so elusive. Discussing perspectives from Karol Wojtyla's 'Love and Responsibility,' Ellen exp...
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Episode 204
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Try Again! | Ep. 203
Get the Orgasm Course for Catholic Women right here!In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss perseverance in enhancing marital intimacy. They emphasize reframing thoughts around sex a...
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Episode 203
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What Does the Church Actually Teach about Foreplay? | Ep. 202
Check out the FREE Five Day Foreplay Course!In this episode, Ellen addresses common questions about foreplay and the Church's teachings on it. Covering topics such as the physiological...
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Episode 202
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Is Sexual Passivity Ruining Your Marriage (With Mike "Gomer" Gormly) | Ep. 201
In this episode, Ellen and guest Mike 'Gomer' Gormley discuss the issue of sexual passivity in marriages, specifically through a Catholic lens. They explain what sexual passivity is, how it impacts relationships, and practical ways to combat it...
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Episode 201
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How's NFP going? | Ep. 200
In this special 200th episode, Ellen and Kathleen delve into their personal experiences with Natural Family Planning (NFP) and their fertility journeys over the past year +. They reflect on the impact of these experiences on their marriages and...
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Episode 200
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32:46
How to Not Get Distracted During Sex | Ep. 199
Getting distracted during sex not your only struggle with sex? That's why we created the Catholic Sex Course for Women, check it out here!In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen d...
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Episode 199
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29:28
How to Actually Want Sex During the Luteal Phase | Ep. 198
Get the Catholic Sex Positions Guide right here!Stop right now and listen to episode 1...
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Episode 198
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Porn, Prayer, and NFP: Victoria's Story | Ep. 197
Get the Catholic Sex Course for Women right here!In this special episode, Ellen shares the powerful testimony of a woman named Victoria, who experienced profound changes in her ...
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Episode 197
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We're Too Busy | Ep. 196
In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the impact of busyness on intimate relationships. They highlight how constantly busy schedules can strain the connection with spouses and offer practical strategies to maintain intimacy. Additio...
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Episode 196
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Do You Have a Habit of Saying No? | Ep. 195
In this episode, Ellen discusses the common habit of saying no to sex initiated by a spouse. She shares her personal experience of realizing this habit and challenges listeners to reflect on their reasons for frequently declining intimacy. Elle...
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Episode 195
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One (Really Hard) Thing You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Sex Life | Ep. 194
Ellen discusses the essential role of forgiveness in maintaining a healthy sexual and marital relationship. She emphasizes that forgiving a spouse, while difficult, is crucial for opening up emotionally and physically within the marriage. Ellen...
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Episode 194
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Tempering Male Sexual Arousal with Kurt Holloway | Ep. 193
Ellen and her husband Kurt discuss strategies to balance arousal differences between partners during foreplay and sex, particularly when a man's arousal curve is faster than a woman's. They stress the importance of mutual responsibility for eac...
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Episode 193
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The One Thing That is Guaranteed to Fix Every Marital Problem | Ep. 192
In this episode, Ellen discusses the profound impact of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Confession on improving sex life and marital intimacy for Catholic women. Drawing insights from 'The Imitation of Christ,' she highlights the healing an...
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Episode 192
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How to Talk About Sex Everyday with Your Husband | Ep. 191
In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen emphasize the importance of discussing sex daily with your spouse as a way to improve communication and eliminate the negativity often associated with these conversations. They suggest setting aside just five...
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Episode 191
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