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  • Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead spent years navigating unexplained infertility before becoming a mother of four sons through adoption. Her debut book, Infertile But Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can't Conceive (Sophia Institute Press, 2026), is the book she wishes had existed when she was a young woman carrying that cross alone โ€” a memoir, a resource, and a quiet argument that a marriage can be fruitful in ways that go far beyond biology.

    In this conversation, Leigh sits down with Laura to talk about the early shock of realising pregnancy might not happen, the complicated pull of IVF and why she and her husband Carter ultimately chose a different path, the grief that lingers even after four adopted sons arrive, and the everyday, stubborn work of keeping a marriage alive through all of it. She's honest about the jealousy, the shame, the self-blame that can sneak in, and generous about what held her and Carter together when the statistics say most couples don't make it through.

    Toward the end of the conversation, Laura asks Leigh to speak directly to the heart of what Love & Cherish is about โ€” the sexual and emotional connection inside a long marriage, and how you protect it across decades, children, careers, and seasons where life simply gets in the way. Leigh's answer is one of the warmest and most grounded things we've had on the podcast.

    Whether you're walking the road of infertility yourself, love someone who is, or simply want to hear two women talk honestly about marriage, adoption, grief, and joy, this one is worth your time.

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction 0:40 First Realizing Infertility 4:45 Writing the Book 6:08 The Impact of Honest Storytelling 9:32 The IVF Temptation & Catholic Ethics 10:14 Seeing a Fertility Doctor 11:37 Dr. Hilgers & the Creighton Method 17:49 Walking Out on the IVF Doctor 18:09 Choosing Adoption 19:58 Life in Indiana & Building Community 21:07 Pursuing Both Adoption and Fertility Treatment 29:22 Grieving Infertility 35:39 Raising Sons & Modeling Marriage 38:42 Infertility's Impact on Marriage 41:58 Marriage Advice 56:54 Tally Keeping in Marriage 59:13 Division of the Sexes in Modern Culture 1:01:59 Intimacy in Marriage 1:07:39 Closing & Where to Find Lee

    ABOUT LEIGH

    Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead is a writer, speaker, and mother of four, and a Fellow with The Catholic Association. She co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio show Conversations with Consequences, and her writing has appeared in the National Catholic Register, the Washington Times, Newsweek, the Washington Examiner, Aleteia, and Theology of Home. She has spoken on marriage, family, adoption, and infertility at the University of Notre Dame's Vita Institute, the Napa Institute, the Edith Stein Project, and the Catholic Women's Forum. She lives in Indiana with her husband Carter of twenty-six years and their four sons.

    Infertile But Fruitful: Finding Fulfillment When You Can't Conceive draws on her own journey to offer encouragement, honesty, and practical wisdom to couples walking the same road, and to the family, friends, and clergy who walk alongside them.

    FIND LEIGH

    Book (Sophia Institute Press): https://sophiainstitute.com/product/infertile-but-fruitful/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighsnead/ The Catholic Association: https://thecatholicassociation.org

    FIND LAURA

    Laura How is a relationship therapist specialising in sexless marriages and intimacy in long-term relationships.

    Website: https://laurahow.com The Love & Cherish Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

  • If you've noticed your sex life decline after having children, you're not alone. In this team episode we talk honestly about why intimacy after baby is one of the biggest threats to a marriage, what drives resentment between partners in the newborn phase, and what couples can actually do to reconnect sexually before distance becomes the default.๐Ÿ‘‰ Book online sessions with Zac or Marijke: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

    Having a baby is one of the most beautiful things a couple can do together, and one of the most threatening to their sexual bond. We explore why the arrival of children so often becomes the beginning of the end for intimacy, and what it actually takes to choose each other through it.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a session with Zac: https://laurahow.com/therapists-zac-fine/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a session with Marijke: https://laurahow.com/therapists-marijke-roberts/

    In this episode, we discuss:

    โœ”๏ธ Why new parenthood can become the beginning of the end for intimacy

    โœ”๏ธ The resentment trap โ€” and why both partners fall into it

    โœ”๏ธ How porn fills the gap when men check out instead of leaning in

    โœ”๏ธ The "crucible" โ€” why crisis is the perfect ingredient for transformation

    โœ”๏ธ Why reclaiming your sexuality after babies is an act of courage

    โœ”๏ธ How Russ made Laura his muse and what that looked like in practice

    โœ”๏ธ The danger of anti-marriage messaging and the friends who normalise it

    โœ”๏ธ Why a sexy, stable marriage is the greatest gift you can give your children

    โœ”๏ธ Maturity, choice, and why parenthood removes every excuse not to show up

    We record this monthly โ€” we'd love to hear from you.

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  • โ€œFeminism has always been a force for good and equality.โ€ Is that really the full story? In this conversation with philosopher and author Carrie Gress, we explore how feminist ideas have shaped modern relationships, and why many men and women are now questioning the narrative they were raised to believe. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book an online session: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

    Carrie Gress, Catholic philosopher, author of The End of Woman and co-creator of Theology of Home, joins me for a direct and thoughtful discussion about the deeper impact of feminist ideology on marriage, family life, and how men and women now relate to each other.

    We talk about the growing divide between the sexes, the loss of trust, and the quiet confusion many people feel but struggle to name. From rising mental health concerns to the breakdown of shared meaning in relationships, this conversation looks at whatโ€™s changed, and what itโ€™s costing us.

    We also explore ideas that are rarely spoken about openly, including the concept of โ€œtoxic femininity,โ€ the devaluing of motherhood, and why conversations about menโ€™s needs are often met with resistance.

    This is not about blaming one side. Itโ€™s about understanding what has gone wrong, and what needs to be rebuilt.

    In this episode:

    โœ”๏ธ Why many people are starting to question feminismโ€™s impact on relationships

    โœ”๏ธ The growing mistrust between men and women

    โœ”๏ธ Mental health struggles in both sexes, and whatโ€™s driving them

    โœ”๏ธ Why โ€œtoxic femininityโ€ is rarely discussed

    โœ”๏ธ The devaluing of motherhood and its wider consequences

    โœ”๏ธ Why talking about menโ€™s needs creates backlash

    โœ”๏ธ The impact on children and future family life

    โœ”๏ธ How modern culture shapes how we see each other

    โœ”๏ธ Why restoring trust between men and women matters

    โœ”๏ธ What a more grounded, family-centred life could look like

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Find Carrie Gress:

    โ€ข Website: https://www.carriegress.com/

    โ€ข Theology of Home: https://theologyofhome.com/

    โ€ข Bio: https://www.carriegress.com/about

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Let me know in the comments: Do you think feminism has helped or harmed modern relationships? What are you seeing in your own life?

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  • "The Future is Female." But where does that leave our sons? In this conversation with George from The Tin Men, we examine the silent crisis facing men and boys, the institutional bias in our schools and courts, and why society seems to have lost its compassion for male suffering.๐Ÿ‘‰ Book an online session: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

    George, the creator behind The Tin Men, joins me for a critical look at how modern narratives are failing a generation of young men. From classrooms where boys are subjected to "misogyny training" and viewed as potential threats, to family courts that presume fathers are second-class parents, we explore how these systemic biases are destroying lives.

    We discuss the devastating data on male suicide, the widening education gap, and why standing up for boys has become a revolutionary act.

    In this episode:

    โœ”๏ธ The "War on Boys" in education: Why boys are falling behind

    โœ”๏ธ "Misogyny Training": How schools are teaching boys self-loathing

    โœ”๏ธ The "Violent Male" Myth and its impact on Family Court

    โœ”๏ธ Why society struggles to feel empathy for men

    โœ”๏ธ The link between relationship breakdown and male suicide

    โœ”๏ธ Institutional bias: Is the system rigged against fathers?

    โœ”๏ธ How to protect your sons from toxic narratives

    โœ”๏ธ Why "The Future is Female" is a dangerous slogan

    โœ”๏ธ The importance of male advocates like The Tin Men

    โœ”๏ธ How we can build a future that values both sexes

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Find The Tin Men:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/

    Blog: https://thetinmen.blog/

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Let me know in the comments: Do you think schools and society are biased against boys? What changes have you noticed?

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  • I'm joined by two therapists from my practice, Zac Fine and Marijke Roberts, for the second episode of our monthly series exploring how to restore sacred connection in long-term relationships.๐Ÿ‘‰ Book online sessions with Zac or Marijke: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

    When intimacy becomes mechanical or disappears entirely, couples lose more than just sex, they lose sacred space together. We discuss how to move beyond "getting the deed done" and rediscover intimacy as a profound, connected experience that honours both partners.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a session with Zac: https://laurahow.com/therapists-zac-fine/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a session with Marijke: https://laurahow.com/therapists-marijke-roberts/

    In this episode, we discuss:

    โœ”๏ธ Why sacred intimacy matters more than mechanical sex

    โœ”๏ธ Creating liminal spaceโ€”ritual moments outside everyday life

    โœ”๏ธ Moving from "I want sex" to "I want connection with you"

    โœ”๏ธ Simple practices: eye contact, attuned breathing, mindful touch

    โœ”๏ธ The "Kings and Queens" exercise for asking and receiving

    โœ”๏ธ How porn culture has replaced sacred sexuality with performance

    โœ”๏ธ Responsive desire and why women often need different pathways to arousal

    โœ”๏ธ Attachment wounds that block intimacy and how to heal them

    โœ”๏ธ Turning conflict into curiosity when one partner withdraws

    โœ”๏ธ Why recovery is slow, human-paced work, not a quick fix

    We'll be recording this podcast monthly, and we'd love to hear from you.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Leave your questions in the comments for the next episode.

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    Sacred intimacy, sexless marriages, creating connection, responsive desire, attachment healing, and rediscovering meaningful sex in long-term relationships.

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    0:00 - Introduction: Welcome to Love and Cherish Podcast

    0:23 - Why Men Want Enthusiastic Partners: The Deep Need to Feel Wanted

    1:57 - Creating Sacred Spaces for Intimacy: Moving Beyond Mechanical Sex

    6:22 - Practical Connection Exercises: Eye Contact, Breathing, and Touch

    10:48 - Learning to Listen to Your Body Instead of External Advice

    13:56 - Kings and Queens Exercise: Taking Turns Asking for What You Want

    16:32 - Getting Curious About Resistance: Why Intimacy Feels Hard

    19:29 - Personal Story: Understanding Shame and Childhood Wounds in Relationships

    24:26 - Attachment Theory and Healing: Moving Toward Secure Relationships

    26:05 - Closing Thoughts: Embracing the Slow Process of Growth

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  • "Feminism has always been a force for good and equality." Is that really true? In this conversation with retired Professor Janice Fiamengo, we examine feminism's actual origins, its pervasive influence on modern relationships, and why so many men and women are waking up to a very different reality than what we've been told. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book an online session: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

    Professor Janice Fiamengo, creator of The Fiamengo Files video series and author of Sons of Feminism, joins me for an unflinching look at how feminist ideology has shaped our attitudes toward men, marriage, and family life. From classrooms teaching children that men are the problem, to therapy rooms filled with women who've been taught to fear and distrust their husbands, we explore how these ideas have taken root and what the cost has been to both sexes.

    This conversation challenges the narrative that feminism's only critics are those who hate women or want to deny them opportunities. Instead, we examine the historical record, question why certain perspectives have been suppressed, and ask what happens to societies that tell men they don't matter.

    In this episode:

    โœ”๏ธ Why feminism was never really about equality (the historical evidence)

    โœ”๏ธ How anti-male messaging appears everywhere (schools, therapy, media)

    โœ”๏ธ The victim mentality and why it's so appealing (and so destructive)

    โœ”๏ธ What happens when women lose faith in men

    โœ”๏ธ The natural order of family life and why it matters

    โœ”๏ธ How to recognize feminist ideology in your own thinking

    โœ”๏ธ Why restoring faith between the sexes is essential

    โœ”๏ธ The good news: men don't actually want to harm women

    โœ”๏ธ What a life centered on family and gratitude actually looks like

    โœ”๏ธ Why psychological problems shouldn't be blamed on an entire sex

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Find Janice Fiamengo:

    โ€ข The Fiamengo Files (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@StudioBrule

    โ€ข Substack: https://fiamengofile.substack.com/

    โ€ข Book: Sons of Feminism: https://amzn.to/3Zf2DBZ

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Let me know in the comments: Has feminist ideology affected your view of men or marriage? What's your experience been?

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  • Michele Weiner-Davis joins me for a conversation about sexless marriages, desire differences, resentment, and how couples can rebuild intimacy after betrayal. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book an online session: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

    Michele is a therapist and bestselling author known for her work with sexless marriages, infidelity recovery, and long-term relationship repair. We talk about why sex is never just sex for many people, how shutdown and withdrawal slowly erode closeness, and why so many couples wait too long to ask for help.

    This conversation offers practical, compassionate guidance for men and women who feel stuck, lonely, or unsure how to reconnect again.

    In this episode we explore:

    โœ” What โ€œsex-starved marriageโ€ really means

    โœ” Why long-term sexlessness damages connection and trust

    โœ” The silent expectations low-desire partners often hold

    โœ” When anger and withdrawal take over the relationship

    โœ” Why feelings cannot be the only guide in intimacy

    โœ” Responsive vs spontaneous desire, especially for women

    โœ” Why communication style matters more than frequency

    โœ” Ways to approach the conversation with more success

    โœ” How to support healing after infidelity

    โœ” Why hope is possible even after years of shutdown

    We would love to hear from you.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Leave your questions in the comments for future episodes.

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    ๐Ÿ”— Michele Weiner-Davis Books

    Sex Starved Marriage โ†’ https://amzn.to/49xZiUA

    Healing from Infidelity โ†’ https://amzn.to/491pAi1

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    ๐Ÿ”— Connect with Michele Weiner-Davis

    Website โ†’ https://www.divorcebusting.com/

    TEDx Talk โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep2MAx95m20

    YouTube โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/@DivorceBusting1

    Facebook โ†’ https://www.facebook.com/micheleweinerdavis

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    ๐Ÿ’Ž More ways to connect

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    โŒš Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction

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    ๐Ÿ“Œ Hashtags

    #SexlessMarriage #InfidelityRecovery #MarriageCounselling #ResponsiveDesire #SexStarvedMarriage #RelationshipTherapy #IntimacyInMarriage #MarriagePodcast #AffairRecovery #MicheleWeinerDavis

  • Iโ€™m joined by two therapists from my practice, Zac Fine and Marijke Roberts. This informal conversation marks the start of a new monthly series where we speak openly about marriage, intimacy, sexlessness, consent, and the growing tension many couples feel between men and women. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book online sessions with Zac or Marijke: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

    We talk honestly about what happens when sex disappears from a long-term relationship, why this causes deep distress for many people, and how fear, withdrawal, resentment, and cultural messaging pulls couples apart.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a session with Zac: https://laurahow.com/therapists-zac-fine/

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a session with Marijke: https://laurahow.com/therapists-marijke-roberts/

    In this episode, we discuss:

    โœ”๏ธ Why long-term sexlessness is a serious relational issue

    โœ”๏ธ Consent, fear, and confusion around initiating sex in marriage

    โœ”๏ธ How power struggles and withdrawal develop over time

    โœ”๏ธ Why sex often means reassurance, grounding, and connection for men

    โœ”๏ธ Responsive desire, willingness, and curiosity in long-term intimacy

    โœ”๏ธ How couples can get stuck, and what helps them soften again

    โœ”๏ธ Why healing is possible, even when patterns run deep

    Weโ€™ll be recording this podcast monthly, and weโ€™d love to hear from you.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Leave your questions in the comments for the next episode.

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    ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for weekly conversations about:

    Sexless marriages, intimacy loss, emotional withdrawal, consent, attachment, and rebuilding connection in long-term relationships.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_Fs1wPifrghIGdSzsbrKg?sub_confirmation=1

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    ๐Ÿง  Need support?

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    ๐Ÿ’Ž More ways to connect and grow:

    ๐Ÿ’  Therapists โ€” Work with me: https://laurahow.com/work-for-me/

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    โŒš๏ธ Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

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    ๐Ÿ“Œ Hashtags:

    #SexlessMarriage #MarriageTherapy #SexInMarriage #ConsentInRelationships #IntimacyInMarriage #GenderDivision #LongTermRelationships #marriagepodcast #AttachmentAndIntimacy #LoveAndCherishPodcast

  • Why do so many men struggle to engage with therapy, and why do so many who try it drop out feeling misunderstood or dismissed?

    In this podcast episode, Iโ€™m joined by Chris Hemmings, a therapist who works exclusively with men and the founder of Menโ€™s Therapy Hub, a growing UK directory connecting men with male therapists. Together, we explore why men are a minority on both sides of the therapy room, why male distress is so often misread, and how the therapy profession itself may be failing the very men it claims to help.

    Chris draws on his background as a former BBC journalist, his clinical work with men, and his experience building Menโ€™s Therapy Hub to talk honestly about masculinity, shame, emotional suppression, and the cultural messages that leave many men feeling like a problem rather than a person.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    โœ”๏ธ Why men are a minority in the therapy profession and among therapy clients

    โœ”๏ธ Why many men drop out of therapy early and feel misunderstood

    โœ”๏ธ How men are socialised differently, and why therapy often ignores this

    โœ”๏ธ Masculinity, shame, and emotional isolation

    โœ”๏ธ Why many men only seek help when theyโ€™re already on their knees

    โœ”๏ธ The limits of โ€œjust talking about feelingsโ€ for male wellbeing

    โœ”๏ธ Why action, accountability, and relationship matter in menโ€™s therapy

    โœ”๏ธ How men can find therapists who actually respect and help them

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation in the comments: What do you think stops men from seeking help sooner, and what would make therapy feel more accessible to men?

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    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About My Guest: Chris Hemmings

    Chris Hemmings is a therapist and coach who specialises in working with men. He is the founder of Menโ€™s Therapy Hub, a directory created to help men find male therapists who understand male psychology and lived experience.

    Before training as a therapist, Chris worked as a BBC journalist, producing documentaries on men, masculinity, and mental health. He is also the founder of M-Path, an organisation that works in schools across the UK, helping young people explore identity, masculinity, and emotional wellbeing.

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    ๐ŸŽง Listen to No Manโ€™s an Island Podcast:

    Apple Podcasts โ†’ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-mans-an-island/id1849171262

    Spotify โ†’ https://open.spotify.com/show/5QgINHeUZKorBCE4LBoBXF?si=6122fd9650e04e7f

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    ๐Ÿ”— Follow Menโ€™s Therapy Hub:

    Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/

    LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/

    YouTube โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/@MensTherapyHub

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    ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for weekly videos and podcasts:

    Menโ€™s mental health, intimacy, sexless marriages, emotional withdrawal, rebuilding trust, and relational repair.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_Fs1wPifrghIGdSzsbrKg?sub_confirmation=1

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    ๐Ÿง  Need support?

    Work with me or one of my team:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/

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    ๐Ÿ’Ž More Ways to Connect & Grow:

    ๐Ÿ’  Therapists โ€” Work with me: https://laurahow.com/work-for-me/

    ๐Ÿ’  Join my newsletter: https://laurahow.com/newsletter-signup/

    ๐Ÿ’  Support my work: https://laurahow.com/support/

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    โŒš๏ธ Timestamps:

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    ๐Ÿ“Œ Hashtags:

    #MensMentalHealth #TherapyForMen #MaleLoneliness #Masculinity #MensTherapy #EmotionalHealth #MaleIdentity #MentalWellbeing #NoMansAnIsland #HealthyMasculinity #Psychotherapy #MensSupport

  • Join me live on Friday, December 5th at 11am EST (4pm GMT) for a candid Q&A with @drpsychmom (Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten). Weโ€™ll be answering your live questions about: Love, sex, marriage, mental health, intimacy, and anything else you want to ask us.

    ABOUT DR PSYCH MOM

    Dr Samantha Whiten is a clinical psychologist in private practice, author, podcaster, wife, and mother.

    Visit her group practice: https://bestlifebehavioralhealth.com

    Email: [email protected]

    ๐ŸŽง Podcast: The Dr Psych Mom Show

    Connect with her:

    Facebook: facebook.com/drpsychmom

    YouTube: youtube.com/@drpsychmom

    Instagram: instagram.com/dr.psychmom

    TikTok: tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dr.psychmom

    Substack: https://drpsychmom1.substack.com

    Medium: medium.com/@drpsychmom

    X: https://x.com/DrPsychMom

    Writing: https://drpsychmom.com

    LAURA HOW:

    Book a session: https://laurahow.com/online-coaching

    ๐Ÿ’Œ Join my newsletter: https://laurahow.com/newsletter-signup

    ๐Ÿค Support my mission: https://laurahow.com/support

    Follow me:

    Instagram โ†’ instagram.com/laurahow

    Facebook โ†’ facebook.com/laurahowcounsellor

    X โ†’ x.com/laurahow

    YouTube โ†’ youtube.com/@LauraHow

    ๐Ÿ•“ Set a reminder now and join us live!

    Bring your questions, join the chat, and be part of a real conversation about sex, marriage, and mental health.

    #Livestream #RelationshipAdvice #Marriage #SexAndMarriage #MentalHealth #DrPsychMom #LauraHow

  • Relationship communication expert Dr Warren Farrell joins me, Laura How to discuss defensiveness, conflict, and how couples can rebuild intimacy through intentional practices.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your session: https://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

    In this episode, I talk with renowned author and relationship expert Dr. Warren Farrell for an honest, heartfelt conversation about strengthening marriages, raising emotionally healthy children, and transforming โ€œrole matesโ€ into โ€œsoul mates.โ€ Drawing from Warrenโ€™s influential books, including โ€œThe Boy Crisisโ€ and โ€œRole Mate to Soulmate,โ€ we explore practical strategies for overcoming defensiveness, building trust, and fostering deep connection in long-term relationships. Whether youโ€™re looking to improve communication, navigate conflict, or create a nurturing family environment, this discussion is filled with actionable insights and personal stories to inspire lasting love and resilience.

    We cover:

    โœ”๏ธ Why defensiveness destroys intimacy

    โœ”๏ธ The Caring and Sharing Practice that restores safety

    โœ”๏ธ The Conflict-Free Zone that ends daily fights

    โœ”๏ธ How appreciation and play rekindle closeness

    โœ”๏ธ Why better communication prevents fatherlessness

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Question for You:

    Do you think most couples stop talking out of fear of conflict, or because theyโ€™ve forgotten how to listen?

    Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค About Dr Warren Farrell:

    Dr Farrell has been named by the Financial Times as one of the worldโ€™s top 100 thought leaders. Heโ€™s the author of seven books translated into 19 languages, including the global bestsellers The Boy Crisis, The Myth of Male Power, and Role Mate to Soul Mate. He began in the womenโ€™s movement and became one of the leading voices for men, fathers, and healthy relationships worldwide.

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    ๐Ÿ“˜ Buy Dr Warren Farrellโ€™s new book โ€” Role Mate to Soul Mate

    Amazon โ†’ https://amzn.to/4qH0snz

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    ๐ŸŒ Connect with Dr Warren Farrell:

    Website โ†’ https://warrenfarrell.com

    YouTube โ†’ https://www.youtube.com/@WarrenFarrell

    Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/

    Facebook โ†’ https://www.facebook.com/DrWarrenFarrell

    X (Twitter) โ†’ https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrell

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    ๐Ÿ”— Watch Next:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ The Sexless Marriage Epidemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L43J1JLrH-E

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    ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for weekly videos on:

    โœ”๏ธ Marriage & relationship struggles

    โœ”๏ธ Long-term intimacy & communication

    โœ”๏ธ Building emotional strength & clarity

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_Fs1wPifrghIGdSzsbrKg?sub_confirmation=1

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    ๐Ÿง  Need help rebuilding intimacy or connection?

    Book a 1-on-1 session: https://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

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    ๐Ÿ’Ž More Ways to Connect & Grow:

    ๐Ÿ’  Therapists โ€” Work with me: https://laurahow.com/work-for-me/

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    ๐Ÿ’  Support my work: https://laurahow.com/support/

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    โŒš๏ธ Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

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    ๐Ÿ“Œ Hashtags:

    #MarriageAdvice #Communication #WarrenFarrell #RoleMateToSoulMate #RelationshipHelp #Defensiveness #CouplesTherapy #HealthyRelationships #MarriageCounselling #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood

  • Sexless Relationship Therapy Guide: How to Help Couples Restore Intimacy and Sexual Bond

    Sexless marriages are far more common than most couples realise, and the impact is deeper than many therapists are trained to address.

    In this episode, I break down why sex matters in long-term relationships, whatโ€™s driving the sharp rise in sexlessness, and how both therapists and couples can tackle it head-on.

    This discussion is grounded in research, clinical experience, and the lived reality of countless couples.

    If youโ€™re a therapist, youโ€™ll get a clear framework for addressing sexlessness in the therapy room.If youโ€™re part of a couple, youโ€™ll understand whatโ€™s really going on and what you can do to change it.

    Iโ€™ll cover:

    Why sexlessness is rising so fast, and why that matters

    The emotional, relational, and cultural fallout of avoiding sex

    The narratives fuelling disconnection between men and women

    Common therapeutic blind spots and how to address them

    A practical framework to restore intimacy

    Why sex isnโ€™t โ€œjust a bonusโ€, itโ€™s a core emotional need, like trust or respect

    Question for You:Do you think therapists and couples avoid talking honestly about sex?Share your thoughts โ€” Iโ€™d love to hear your perspective.

    References & Further Reading:Full blog post with citations: https://laurahow.com/sexless-marriage

    Book a 1-to-1 session:https://laurahow.com/online-coaching

    Therapists โ€” Work with me:https://laurahow.com/work-for-me

    More Ways to Connect & Grow:

    Join my newsletter

    Follow me on Instagram: @laurahow

    Facebook: Laura How Counsellor

    Twitter: @laurahow

    Chapters:00:00 Introduction: The Sexless Marriage Crisis00:41 Cultural Forces Driving Sexual Disconnection02:03 The Power of Sexual Bonding02:37 Why Sex Gets Ignored in Therapy04:17 Statistics on Sexless Marriages06:51 Trauma, Pain, and Safety Considerations08:02 Is Sexlessness a Symptom or a Cause?09:36 Key Questions to Assess the Sexual Dynamic11:38 Willingness to Engage in Healing12:41 Cultural Influences on Sex Between Men and Women15:28 The Emotional Significance of Sex18:00 Consequences of Sexual Neglect19:51 Impact of Intimacy on Families and Children20:53 Intentional Intimacy: Making Space for Connection24:27 Barriers to Progress27:45 Practical Strategies for Therapists

    Tags:#SexlessMarriage #MarriageTherapy #RelationshipHelp #IntimacyInMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MensMentalHealth #CouplesTherapy

  • **Sexless Relationship Therapy Guide:** How to Help Couples Restore Intimacy and Sexual Bond

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a 1-on-1 session: https://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

    Sexless marriages are far more common than most couples realise, and the impact is deeper than many therapists are trained to address. In this video, I break down why sex matters in long-term relationships, whatโ€™s driving the sharp rise in sexlessness, and how both therapists and couples can tackle it head-on.

    This video is grounded in research, clinical experience, and the lived reality of countless couples. If youโ€™re a therapist, youโ€™ll get a clear framework for addressing sexlessness in the therapy room. And if youโ€™re part of a couple, youโ€™ll understand whatโ€™s really going on and what you can do to change it.

    ๐Ÿ“Œ References & further reading:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Full blog post with citations: https://laurahow.com/sexless-marriage-therapy-guide/

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Therapists โ€” Work with me:

    https://laurahow.com/work-for-me/

    Iโ€™ll cover:

    โœ”๏ธ Why sexlessness is rising so fast, and why that matters

    โœ”๏ธ The emotional, relational, and cultural fallout of avoiding sex

    โœ”๏ธ The narratives fuelling disconnection between men and women

    โœ”๏ธ Common therapeutic blind spots and how to address them

    โœ”๏ธ A practical framework to restore intimacy

    โœ”๏ธ Why sex isnโ€™t โ€œjust a bonusโ€, itโ€™s a core emotional need, like trust or respect

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Question for You:

    Do you think therapists and couples avoid talking honestly about sex? Share your thoughts in the comments โ€” Iโ€™d love to hear your perspective.

    ๐Ÿ”— Watch Next:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L43J1JLrH-E

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    ๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for weekly videos on:

    โœ”๏ธ Marriage & relationship struggles

    โœ”๏ธ Long-term intimacy & communication

    โœ”๏ธ Building emotional strength & clarity

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_Fs1wPifrghIGdSzsbrKg?sub_confirmation=1

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    ๐Ÿง  Need help rebuilding intimacy or reconnecting with your partner?

    Book a 1-on-1 session: https://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

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    ๐Ÿ’Ž More Ways to Connect & Grow:

    ๐Ÿ’  Join Channel Membership

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    ๐Ÿ’  Support My Work

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurahow

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    Chapter:

    00:00 Introduction: The Sexless Marriage Crisis

    00:41 Cultural Forces Driving Sexual Disconnection

    02:03 The Power of Sexual Bonding

    02:37 Why Sex Gets Ignored in Therapy

    04:17 The Reality: Statistics on Sexless Marriages

    06:51 Important Provisos: Trauma, Pain, and Safety

    08:02 Is Sexlessness a Symptom or Cause: Determining the Root Issue

    09:36 Key Questions to Assess the Sexual Dynamic

    11:38 Willingness to Engage in Healing

    12:41 Cultural Influences on sex between Men and Women

    15:28 The Emotional Significance of Sex

    18:00 Consequences of Sexual Neglect

    19:51 Impact of Intimacy on Families and Children

    20:53 Intentional Intimacy: Making Space for Sexual Connection

    24:27 Barriers to Progress

    27:45 Practical Strategies for Therapists

    ๐Ÿ“Œ Hashtags:

    #SexlessMarriage #MarriageTherapy #RelationshipHelp #IntimacyInMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MensMentalHealth #CouplesTherapy

  • In this candid episode, I talk with Ralph Brewerโ€”author, YouTuber, and founder of @DadStartingOver and @RealHelpForMenโ€”for an eye-opening and deeply personal conversation about marriage, attachment styles and the realities of sexless marriages. BOOK A SESSION โ–ถโ–ถโ–ถhttps://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ TOPICS WE COVER:

    โ€ข Ralphโ€™s personal story of betrayal, divorce, and rebuilding

    โ€ข Why so many men feel alone and anxious in modern relationships

    โ€ข What really lies beneath the "dead bedroom" issue

    โ€ข The avoidant/anxious dynamic that keeps couples stuck

    โ€ข How unresolved childhood wounds shape our romantic choices

    โ€ข Tips for men on how to prevent (or repair) a sexless marriage

    โ€ข Why sex matters so much for emotional health and connection

    โ€ข The role of therapy, boundaries, and hard conversations in healing

    โ€ข The importance of modelling connection for our children

    ๐Ÿ’ก Ralphโ€™s Message to Men:

    Sex is the symptom, not the cause. If you want to heal your relationship, you have to start by healing yourself. That journey starts with awareness, connection, and accountability.

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  • We discuss emotional needs vs. sexual needs, why couples who have regular sex raise happy children, the lack of education about physical intimacy in marriage and why relationship counsellors arenโ€™t addressing marital sex as a priority in therapy. BOOK A SESSION โ–ถโ–ถโ–ถhttps://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

    Dr Samantha Whiten is a clinical psychologist in private practice, author, podcaster, wife and mother. Visit her group practice at BestLifebehavioralhealth.com and reach out to her at [email protected]

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    0:00 โ€“ 1:52 โ€“ Intro

    1:52 โ€“ 8:47 - Why Sex is Important in Marriage

    8:47 โ€“ 15:09 - Treating Each Other With Kindness

    15:09 โ€“ 18:00 - Emotional Needs vs Sexual Needs

    18:00 โ€“ 24:35 - Is Sex a Need?

    24:35 โ€“ 27:13 - Marriage Counsellors Ignore Sex

    27:13 โ€“ 30:15 - Menstrual Cycle

    30:15 โ€“ 35:44 - Why are Sexless Marriages so Common?

    35:44 โ€“ 46:06 - Selfishness in Marriages

    46:06 โ€“ 48:17 - Advice for People in Sexless Marriages

    48:17 โ€“ 50:50 Outro

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  • How has culture & marriage changed? What does a moral marriage look like? When should you leave a sexless or otherwise immoral marriage? How can men and women live in harmony? BOOK A SESSION โ–ถโ–ถโ–ถhttps://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

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    In his new book โ€œRestoring Marriage and Families: A Guide and Tools โ€œIn Order to Form a More Perfect Unionโ€ Rick McCarthy provides a compelling roadmap to reclaiming the vital institution of marriage and the nuclear familyโ€”the bedrock of every successful civilization in history. He explains how modern society has undermined these pillars and offers a practical plan to reverse this destructive trend, fostering hope and renewal for marriages, families, and communities.

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    1:28 โ€“ 7:45 - How Culture Has Changed

    7:45 โ€“ 14:52 - Marriage Therapy as Crisis Management

    14:52 โ€“ 24:08 โ€“ Where Marriages are Goin Wrong

    24:08 โ€“ 34:41 - Handling a Sexless Marriage and When to Leave

    34:41 โ€“ 42:03 โ€“ How Women Have Changed

    42:03 โ€“ 46:22 - Women Need to Admire Men

    46:22 โ€“ 50:11 โ€“ Restoring Values & Responsibility

    50:11 โ€“ 1:03:46 - The Rise of Porn

    1:03:46 โ€“ 1:07:24 โ€“ Maintaining Personal Integrity

    1:07:24 โ€“ 1:08:34 - Outro

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  • Dr Robert Glover discusses the root cause of โ€˜Nice Guy Syndromeโ€™, co-dependency, fear of confrontation with women, self-growth in relationships, self-soothing, sexless marriages & advice for wives of โ€˜Nice Guysโ€™. CHANNEL MEMBER PERKS โ–ถโ–ถโ–ถ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_Fs1wPifrghIGdSzsbrKg/join

    Dr. Robert Glover has over 40 years of professional experience as a relationship therapist and menโ€™s coach. He specializes in helping men build community and level up to the best version of themselves. He has authored four books, including the bestselling No More Mr. Nice Guy. He founded Integration Nation, an international community for men in 2023.

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    0:00 โ€“ 3:38 โ€“ Introduction

    3:38 โ€“ 10:31 โ€“ What is a โ€˜Nice Guyโ€™?

    10:31 โ€“ 17:45 - The Origins Nice Guy Syndrome

    17:45 โ€“ 19:51 - Faulty Roadmaps

    19:52 โ€“ 22:43 - Co-dependency

    22:43 โ€“ 27:55 - Differentiation

    27:55 โ€“ 30:58 - Soft Men & โ€˜Simpsโ€™

    30:58 โ€“ 32:57 - โ€œDonโ€™t Piss Off The Womenโ€

    32:57 โ€“ 36:24 - Female Readers

    36:24 โ€“ 42:49 - Relationships as Growth Machines

    42:49 โ€“ 57:36 - Self-Soothing

    57:36 โ€“ 1:06:23 - Sexless Marriages

    1:06:23 โ€“ 1:98:13 โ€“ Dealing with Haters

    1:09:13 โ€“ 1:15:02 - Advice for Wives of Nice Guys

    1:15:02 โ€“ 1:17:15 - Outro

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    #niceguys #relationships #menshealth

  • Bettina Arndt promotes gender equity through advocacy for men and challenging anti-male feminist propaganda. She tours university campuses challenging illegal kangaroo courts adjudicating abuse. Here, we discuss sex starved marriages and misandry in society. BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER โ–ถโ–ถโ–ถ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_Fs1wPifrghIGdSzsbrKg/join

    On todayโ€™s podcast, Bettina & I discuss:

    โ€ข Sexless Marriages

    โ€ข Feminism

    โ€ข Female Expectations in Relationships

    โ€ข Sexual Generosity in Marriage

    โ€ข The Weaponisation of The Family Court System

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    0:00 โ€“ 1:57 โ€“ Introduction

    1:57 โ€“ 3:32 - The Sex Diaries

    3:32 โ€“ 7:26 - Why Are Men Treated So Badly?

    7:26 โ€“ 10:11 โ€“ Is Feminism The Cause of Sexless Marriages?

    10:11 โ€“ 15:19 - Womenโ€™s Unrealistic Expectations

    15:19 โ€“ 20:28 - Rejected Men vs Women in Sexless Marriages

    20:28 โ€“ 26:29 - Sexual Generosity โ€˜Just do It!โ€™

    26:29 โ€“ 30:38 - The Weaponisation of Family Courts

    30:38 โ€“ 36:49 - Fighting Back

    36:47 โ€“ 38:34 - Where to Find Bettina

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    #marriage #menshealth #genderequality

  • My first podcast guess is George 'TheTinmen' who advocates for the less than popular side of gender equality; boy's and men's issues. He has a remarkable ability to present uncomfortable facts and ugly truths about the challenges' our boy's and men are facing in society. BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER โ–ถโ–ถโ–ถ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_Fs1wPifrghIGdSzsbrKg/join

    Our recording platform decided to fail completely, just 30 minutes before our interview, so we made the decision to improvise rather than risk losing the opportunity to talk to George entirely.

    I hope you can tolerate the dial up 90โ€™s video quality (should be ok on a phone), because what follows is a wonderful conversation with George about how our are men are doing, what we might do to address the terrible truths about our school system, male loneliness, suicide and the fact that no-one really wants to talk about any of these important issues.

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    0:00 โ€“ 1:15 โ€“ Introduction

    1:15 โ€“ 8:06 โ€“ Why Do This?

    8:06 โ€“ 11:08 - Why Donโ€™t We Care About Men?

    11:08 โ€“ 15:51 - Male Victims of Abuse

    15:51 โ€“ 21:16 - Women Can Be โ€˜Badโ€™ Too

    21:16 โ€“ 26:58 - Male Suicide & Public Awareness

    26-58 - 34:45 - Lack of Support for Men & Boys

    34:45 โ€“ 40:31 - Societal Disregard for Men

    40:31 โ€“ 46:25 - How Can We Help Men?

    46:25 โ€“ 55:35 - Can We Ask Women to Help?

    56:35 โ€“ 58:18 - Outro

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