All Things Love and Intimacy with Katie Ziskind

Katie Ziskind, MFT, LMFT, CSTIP, RYT500
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The All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast with Katie Ziskind, Relationship Coach, helps you gain emotional intimacy skills, learn to be emotionally vulnerable, gain sex positive education and get comfortable talking about your sexual needs, desires, expectations. Express your sexuality and create a vibrant, passionate, erotic sex life! This is your go-to source for sex-positive education. Katie Ziskind encourages open conversations about your sexual well-being. She guides you through the journey of gaining a deeper understanding of your sexual needs and increase emotional bonding skills.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    140: Part 2: Let’s Talk Cross-Dressing- Feminine Energy & Sexuality: Breaking Shame Around Cross-Dressing with Katie Ziskind

    In episode, "140: Part 2: Let’s Talk Cross-Dressing- Feminine Energy & Sexuality: Breaking Shame Around Cross-Dressing with Katie Ziskind," on the All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast, we’re diving into a compassionate, affirming, and sex-positive conversation about cross-dressing, feminine energy, and breaking shame around gender expression. If you’ve ever wondered “Is cross-dressing normal?” "Why am I a cross dresser?" or struggled with guilt, secrecy, or fear around expressing your feminine side, this episode offers clarity, validation, and support. Cross-dressing is more common than many people realize, yet it’s often misunderstood due to society's rigid gender roles, cultural expectations of men, toxic masculinity, and early experiences of shame. In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapy informed professional, Katie Ziskind, explores cross-dressing, including where shame comes from and how it can impact the binge and purge cycle, self-esteem, relationships, and intimacy. From childhood conditioning and religious messaging to fear of rejection, we unpack the root causes of why so many men who cross dress and enjoy wearing women's clothing feel they need to hide this part of themselves. You’ll also learn how cross-dressing and feminine gender expression can be a healthy, natural part of sexuality and identity. This episode normalizes the desire to explore softness, emotionality, girly things, vulnerability, and femininity, helping you move away from shame and toward self-acceptance. Whether you identify as a man who cross-dresses, are questioning your gender expression, or are a partner seeking to better understand your husband's cross dressing behavior, this conversation offers tools for deeper emotional connection and authentic communication. You Can Be Masculine—and Have a Feminine Side – Both Are Awesome Parts of You These feminine and masculine parts of you are not contradictions. There is nothing wrong with you. For many men, cross-dressing isn’t the problem. The shame around cross dressing is. When you grow up in homes with rigid, conservative beliefs about masculinity, femininity can feel forbidden, dangerous, or “wrong.” This can create a cycle of sexuality and gender suppression. It can lead to intense binge and purge cycles. Katie Ziskind shares how therapy and coaching for cross-dressing can help you build confidence, process internalized shame, and create more fulfilling relationships. With a focus on sex-positive therapy, trauma-informed care, and emotional safety, you’ll discover how working with a cross-dressing affirming therapist can support healing and personal growth. Learn how to talk to your partner about cross-dressing, navigate vulnerability, and create a relationship dynamic rooted in trust and acceptance. If you’re searching for support around cross-dressing therapy, gender expression coaching, or overcoming shame around sexuality, this episode is for you. You deserve to feel safe in your identity, confident in your expression, and connected in your relationships. Katie Ziskind specializes in cross dressing counseling and coaching, gender expression and feminine identity therapy for men to be their authentic selves, rather than suppress themselves. Tune in for an empowering conversation that reminds you: cross-dressing is okay, your femininity is valid, and healing is possible.  Therapy and coaching at Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching with Katie Ziskind, a cross dressing specialist and therapist, supports men in integrating masculinity and femininity in a grounded, healthy way. Katie Ziskind offers individual therapy and coaching, couples therapy and coaching, and runs a safe space group for men who cross dress. In addition to individual therapy, the cross-dressing support group at Wisdom Within Counseling provides a sense of community and helps men who cross dress overcome feelings of shame and isolation. www.WisdomWithinCt.com

    1hr 4min

  2. 27 APR

    139: Part 1: Sexual Accelerators & Brakes: The Real Science of Female Desire & What Actually Turns Women On

    In episode, "139: Part 1: Sexual Accelerators & Brakes: The Real Science of Female Desire," of All Things Love and Intimacy, we explore how to create deeper connection, pleasure, and emotional safety in your sex life by shifting away from performance-based intimacy and into play, curiosity, and nervous system regulation. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Emily Nagoski, this episode breaks down the science of desire, including the concepts of sexual “accelerators and brakes,” responsive desire, and why context matters more than technique when it comes to female-centered pleasure. If you’ve ever wondered why your libido feels low, why you don’t spontaneously crave sex, or why intimacy can sometimes feel like pressure instead of connection, this episode offers a compassionate and research-backed perspective. You’ll learn how stress, emotional disconnection, mental load, and unresolved conflict can activate the brain’s “brakes,” shutting down arousal, while safety, playfulness, and emotional attunement activate the “accelerators” that allow pleasure to emerge naturally. This episode also focuses on how to bring more fun, silliness, and ease into your intimate life. Instead of focusing on penetration or performance, we explore how playful touch, laughter, curiosity, and non-goal-oriented connection can help couples reconnect physically and emotionally. You’ll hear examples of how to create “pressure-free” intimacy, why laughter and lightness are essential for nervous system safety, and how shifting into a mindset of exploration can transform your relationship with sex. Hosted by Katie Ziskind, a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapy informed professional, specializing in anxious-avoidant patterns, attachment-based therapy, sexual trauma recovery (C-PTSD), and couples counseling and coaching, this episode integrates clinical insight with real-life application. Katie Ziskind’s approach emphasizes emotional safety, secure attachment, and somatic awareness, helping individuals and couples move out of cycles of anxiety, avoidance, and disconnection, and into deeper intimacy and trust. Whether you’re navigating mismatched libidos, healing from relationship trauma, rebuilding intimacy after conflict, or simply wanting to feel more connected in your body and relationship, this episode offers practical tools and a powerful reframe: you are not broken—your nervous system is responding to your environment. When you create safety, reduce pressure, and invite play, pleasure becomes more accessible. This episode is especially helpful for couples experiencing communication challenges, emotional distance, or stress-related intimacy struggles, as well as individuals interested in personal growth, self-awareness, and improving their sex life in a holistic, emotionally connected way. Topics include responsive desire, emotional intimacy, female libido, relationship communication, trauma-informed sex therapy, nervous system regulation, and mindful connection. If you’re ready to move away from obligation and toward authentic, connected, and playful intimacy, this episode will give you the language, tools, and confidence to begin.

    58 min

  3. 14 APR

    138: Couples Therapy Retreats and Intensives, Beyond Weekly Therapy: Marriage Retreats For Healing Anxiety, OCD, High Conflict Patterns, Trauma & Disconnection

    In this episode, of the All Things Love and Intimacy podcast, Katie Ziskind, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapy informed professional, complex trauma specialist, takes you deep into the world of couples therapy retreats and how immersive, trauma-informed relationship work can help you and your partner reconnect, regulate, and truly understand each other again. If you’ve been feeling stuck in the same arguments, overwhelmed by anxiety or intrusive thoughts, or disconnected after betrayal, loss, or emotional burnout, this episode will help you see that you’re not broken—you’re caught in patterns that can be understood and changed. Katie Ziskind walks you through the most common relationship cycles, including high-conflict communication, emotional shutdown, and the push-pull dynamic many couples experience. You’ll learn how these patterns are often rooted in deeper attachment needs, unresolved trauma, and nervous system responses—not a lack of love. Drawing from approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Imago, and Narrative Therapy, she explains how real healing happens when you slow down and explore what’s underneath your reactions. This episode also highlights how couples therapy retreats in Melbourne, Florida offer a powerful alternative to weekly sessions by creating space for extended, meaningful conversations and emotional breakthroughs. Katie Ziskind shares how retreat work allows couples to move beyond surface-level communication and into deeper vulnerability. Feel safe enough to talk about topics like sex, desire, rejection, anxiety, OCD patterns, and unresolved grief. You’ll hear how trauma-informed care, somatic practices, and even gentle techniques like Yoga Nidra can support nervous system regulation—making it easier to stay present during conflict and connection. Katie Ziskind also explores how inner child work and Internal Family Systems (IFS) help you understand why certain moments feel so triggering, and how those younger parts of you are asking to be seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re navigating high-conflict fighting, emotional distance, or simply want a stronger, more connected relationship, this episode will give you insight into what’s possible when you invest intentional time in your partnership. If this episode resonates with you, consider sharing it with your partner or someone who could benefit. And if you haven’t already, leaving a review helps more people discover this work and begin their own healing journey toward connection, safety, and love. Couples therapy retreats with Katie Ziskind integrate powerful, evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help you reconnect on a deeper level. EFT focuses on understanding the emotions underneath your reactions. Imago helps you see how your current conflicts connect to unmet childhood needs and teaches structured communication for true understanding. The Gottman Method provides practical tools to reduce conflict, improve communication, and strengthen your friendship. Together, these models help you connect in a healthier, more secure way. Whether you’re seeking couples therapy retreats in Melbourne, Florida or couples retreats in Niantic, Connecticut, working with Katie Ziskind offers a deeply personalized, trauma-informed experience designed to help you reconnect and heal. From beachside intensives in Brevard County to peaceful New England settings in Niantic, Connecticut, these retreats provide the space, structure, and expert guidance needed to move through anxiety, OCD, trauma symptoms, and high-conflict relationship patterns. If you’re ready to step away from daily stress and invest in your relationship, couples therapy retreats in Melbourne, Florida and Niantic, Connecticut can help you feel like a team again—grounded, connected, and moving forward together. www.WisdomWithinCt.com

    1hr 2min

  4. 3 APR

    137: Loving Someone Who Feels Afraid of Sex, Pleasure, or Their Body - How To Talk About Sex When Your Partner Feels Unsafe

    In episode, "137: Loving Someone Who Feels Afraid of Sex, Pleasure, or Their Body - How To Talk About Sex When Your Partner Feels Unsafe" of the All things Love and Intimacy podcast, Katie Ziskind speaks to couples where one person is on their sexual empowerment journey and the other is struggling with sexual shame from a strict, conservative, and purity culture upbringing. If you or your partner grew up in a strict religious or conservative environment, conversations about sex, intimacy, and self-pleasure can feel overwhelming, triggering, or even shame-filled. In this episode of the All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast, we explore how purity culture, religious trauma, and fear-based messaging about sexuality impact adult relationships—and how couples can begin healing together. Many individuals raised in purity culture were taught that sex is sinful, masturbation is wrong, and desire should be suppressed. These early messages can lead to anxiety around intimacy, panic responses during sexual conversations, avoidance of physical connection, and deep-rooted sexual shame. If you’re in a relationship where one partner is on a sexual empowerment journey while the other struggles with sexual fear, this episode offers compassionate, practical guidance. We dive into how to talk about sex with a partner who feels insecure, shut down, or triggered by topics like masturbation, self-pleasure, sex toys, or pornography. You’ll learn how to communicate your sexual needs without overwhelming your partner, how to create emotional safety, and how to move at a pace that honors both partners’ nervous systems. We also discuss how to maintain your own connection to pleasure and body autonomy while being mindful of your partner’s healing process. This episode is especially helpful for couples searching for a purity culture therapist, religious trauma therapist, or sex-positive couples counseling. Whether you’re navigating mismatched desire, sexual avoidance, or the lasting effects of religious shame, you are not alone—and healing is possible. We also explore how therapy can support couples in unpacking sexual shame, rebuilding trust, and developing a more empowered, consensual, and connected sex life. If you’re looking for support around deconstructing purity culture, overcoming sexual guilt, or improving intimacy after religious trauma, this episode offers a gentle starting point. Topics include: religious trauma and sex, purity culture recovery, sexual shame in relationships, how to talk about sex with your partner, intimacy after conservative upbringing, masturbation and guilt, sex therapy for couples, healing from sexual repression, and building a healthy, empowered relationship with intimacy. Katie Ziskind is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapy informed professional, Gottman level two trained marriage therapist, specialist in complex-trauma (C-PTSD) and founder of Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching, specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from purity culture, religious trauma, and sexual shame. She works with clients navigating anxiety around intimacy, fear-based beliefs about sex, and disconnection in long-term relationships, offering a sex-positive, trauma-informed approach that integrates emotional communication, attachment healing, and holistic practices like art, yoga therapy, and mindfulness. Katie Ziskind is especially known for supporting couples where one partner is exploring sexual empowerment while the other feels anger, fear, panic, triggered, shut down, or overwhelmed, helping both partners build safety, communicate openly about sexual goals, sexual needs and boundaries, and develop a more connected, authentic, and fulfilling intimate relationship. If this episode resonated with you, you don’t have to navigate sexual shame, religious trauma, or intimacy challenges alone. Katie Ziskind helps couples co-create a sex life where pleasure feels allowed and intimacy feels authentic.

    31 min

  5. 26 MAR

    136: Infidelity Recovery Counseling and Coaching: Root Causes of Cheating, Why Affairs Happen, and Gottman Therapy Steps For Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy

    In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, "136: Infidelity Recovery Counseling and Coaching: Root Causes of Cheating, Why Affairs Happen, and Gottman Therapy Steps For Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy," of All Things Love and Intimacy, Katie Ziskind explores the real reasons behind infidelity—going far beyond surface-level explanations to uncover the emotional, psychological, and relational root causes that often go unspoken. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why did this happen?” or “Can we truly heal after betrayal?”—this episode offers clarity, compassion, and direction. Katie Ziskind specializes in infidelity and affair recovery counseling and coaching, using Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed, sex-positive approaches to help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore emotional and sexual intimacy. Infidelity is rarely just about sex alone. It can be a symptom of deeper disconnection, unmet emotional needs, attachment wounds, and patterns shaped long before the relationship began. In this episode, we unpack how childhood experiences—such as emotional neglect, parentification, or growing up with a narcissistic parent—can lead to difficulty expressing needs, fear of conflict, and patterns of secrecy in adult relationships. When emotions feel unsafe to share, disconnection can grow quietly over time. We also explore how betrayal trauma, including being cheated on in the past, can shape current relationship behaviors. For some, secrecy or emotional distance becomes a misguided form of self-protection—an attempt to maintain control and avoid being hurt again. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these protective patterns develop and how they can unintentionally lead to further disconnection or even infidelity. This episode also dives into the role of sexual dynamics, including desire discrepancies, sexual shame, purity culture, and even how unmet or unexpressed desires—such as curiosity around kink, power dynamics, or pleasure—can contribute to vulnerability in relationships. We discuss how a lack of emotional and sexual safety in a partnership can make it difficult to communicate openly, leading some individuals to seek connection or validation outside the relationship. Additionally, we touch on how neurodivergence—such as ADHD or autism—can impact communication, emotional attunement, impulse control, and intimacy, sometimes creating misunderstandings or unmet needs that increase relational strain if not addressed with awareness and support. At Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching, learn skills to restore safety and connection within your relationship therapy after secret keeping and cheating. Most importantly, this episode emphasizes that understanding infidelity is not about excusing it—it’s about creating a pathway for healing. When couples are willing to explore the deeper “why” with honesty, accountability, and compassion, it becomes possible to rebuild trust, strengthen emotional intimacy, and create a more connected, authentic relationship. Whether you are healing from an affair, navigating relationship challenges, or simply wanting to deepen your understanding of love, intimacy, and emotional connection, this episode offers valuable insights and tools to support your journey. Katie Ziskind specializes in infidelity and affair recovery counseling and coaching, helping couples rebuild trust, look at inner child wounds, improve communication, and deepen emotional and sexual intimacy through trauma-informed, sex-positive, and attachment-based therapy. Heal from emotional infidelity and physical infidelity with couples therapy and marriage coaching at Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching. You are not alone—and healing from mistrust is possible. Start at www.WisdomWithinCt.com

    1hr 53min

  6. 19 MAR

    135: Part 3: Complex PTSD, Anxious Attachment Styles, and Avoidant Attachment Styles in Polyamory and Ethically Non-Monogamous Relationships

    In episode, "135: Part 3: Complex PTSD, Anxious Attachment Styles, and Avoidant Attachment Styles in Polyamory and Ethically Non-Monogamous Relationships," of the All Things Love and Intimacy podcast, relationship coach Katie Ziskind explores how attachment styles, inner child wounds, emotionally neglectful parenting, and complex trauma shape our most intimate relationships—especially for people practicing or exploring polyamory and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why deep relationships can suddenly bring up intense emotions like jealousy, anxiety, fear of abandonment, hyper-independence, avoidance, or the urge to shut down, you’re not alone. Many people discover unresolved childhood wounds only when they begin experiencing deep emotional or sexual intimacy with partners. In this episode, Katie Ziskind breaks down the core ideas from Sue Johnson and attachment science to explain how anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and fearful-avoidant attachment patterns develop from early experiences such as childhood emotional neglect or emotional abuse. For individuals and couples navigating polyamory or ethically non-monogamous relationships, attachment triggers can become even more visible. When partners date others, form new emotional bonds, or balance multiple relationships, old fears about being replaced, abandoned, or not being enough can surface. This episode explores how these reactions are often connected to deeper inner child wounds rather than simply the structure of the relationship itself. Katie Ziskind shares insights on how complex trauma, often referred to as complex PTSD, can influence emotional regulation, relationship security, and communication patterns. You’ll learn how childhood experiences shape the nervous system, why avoidant partners may struggle with vulnerability, why anxious partners may seek reassurance, and how understanding these attachment dynamics can help partners move toward more secure emotional connection. This episode is especially helpful for listeners searching for a therapist or relationship coach who specializes in inner child work, complex trauma healing, C-PTSD symptoms, high conflict fights, trauma bonds, anxious attachment styles, avoidant attachment styles, narcissistic abuse recovery, and relationship therapy for polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous couples. Katie Ziskind also shares compassionate strategies for discussing attachment triggers with partners, creating emotional safety, validating big feelings, promoting emotional safety, and transforming relationship conflict into opportunities for healing and closeness. Whether you identify with anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, or are healing from childhood emotional neglect, this conversation will help you better understand why intimacy can feel so vulnerable—and how secure connection can still be built. If you’re looking for relationship coaching to support with inner child healing, complex PTSD, attachment trauma, or polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, you can learn more about working with Katie at Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching. Tune in to explore how healing attachment wounds can lead to deeper intimacy, emotional safety, and more authentic relationships. At Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching, our specialty is helping individuals and couples understand the deeper emotional patterns that shape their relationships. We work with people navigating complex trauma, childhood emotional neglect, attachment wounds, and high-conflict relationship dynamics, including couples practicing or exploring ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships. Through attachment-based therapy, trauma-informed care, and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, we help partners slow down, understand each other’s inner worlds, and rebuild emotional safety and intimacy. To get started, head over to www.WisdomWithinCt.com Text our United States phone: 1-860-451-9364.

    35 min

  7. 12 MAR

    134: Part 2: Polyamory and Open Relationships: How To Turn Hyper-Independence, Childhood Emotional Neglect, and Feeling Like A Burden Into Opportunities For Emotional Safety

    In episode "134: Polyamory and Open Relationships: How To Turn Hyper-Independence, Childhood Emotional Neglect, and Feeling Like A Burden Into Opportunities For Emotional Safety," of the All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast, relationship therapist Katie Ziskind explores the powerful connection between inner child wounds, emotional vulnerability, and polyamory or open relationships. While many people think non-monogamy is simply about dating multiple partners, the emotional reality often runs much deeper. Polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships can bring up feelings of jealousy, fear of abandonment, and longing for reassurance—especially for individuals who grew up feeling like they had to handle everything on their own. When someone experienced childhood emotional neglect or learned they couldn’t rely on caregivers for comfort, they may develop patterns of hyper-independence, people-pleasing, or difficulty expressing needs. They believe asking for help makes them a burden, so they hold it inside. When a child couldn't go to their parents for comfort, support, or guidance, the emotions often stay stored in the nervous system. In this episode, Katie Ziskind explains how childhood attachment experiences influence how partners respond to vulnerability, jealousy, and emotional closeness. You’ll learn how inner child wounds can become activated when a partner goes on a date with someone else, spends time with another partner, or when fears of being replaced surface. Rather than viewing these emotions as problems, Katie Ziskind reframes them as important signals pointing toward deeper emotional needs such as reassurance, validation, and connection. This episode also explores how partners can intentionally build emotional safety within their relationship structures. Whether you are practicing polyamory, exploring an open relationship, or simply curious about ethical non-monogamy, you’ll discover practical ways couples and partners can nurture emotional intimacy while honoring autonomy and transparency. Katie Ziskind discusses the importance of creating a “couple bubble” or emotional anchor within relationships—spaces where partners feel safe expressing fears, needs, and vulnerability without judgment. Listeners will gain insight into communication practices that help strengthen connection in polyamorous dynamics, including emotional check-ins, reassurance rituals, compassionate responses to jealousy, and ways to reconnect after time spent with other partners. By approaching non-monogamy with empathy and curiosity, partners can transform challenging emotions into opportunities for healing, growth, and deeper intimacy. If you’ve ever wondered how attachment styles, childhood experiences, and inner child work influence polyamory and open relationships, this episode offers thoughtful guidance and compassionate perspective. Whether you are new to ethical non-monogamy or have been practicing polyamory for years, understanding how emotional wounds shape relationship dynamics can help create stronger, more secure connections. The strongest relationships happen when partners realize they are not just relating as adults—but also caring for the younger emotional parts inside each other. When couples learn to respond with curiosity, empathy, and reassurance, the relationship becomes a place where old wounds can finally soften instead of being reactivated. For more resources on relationships, intimacy, and emotional healing, visit Wisdom Within Counseling and Coaching. You can learn more about therapy services with Katie Ziskind, who specializes in couples therapy, trauma healing, and support for polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships. Subscribe to the All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast for expert conversations on love, attachment, sexuality, and building emotionally connected relationships. Book your consult at www.WisdomWithinCt.com Text our United States phone at 1-860-451-9364 with questions!

    32 min

  8. 7 MAR

    133: Part 1: Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Ethical Non-Monogamy: Boundaries, Jealousy, Sex, and Trust

    What does it really mean to be in a polyamorous or open relationship? How do couples decide rules around sex, boundaries, jealousy, and emotional connections? How do couples come out to family and friends? What if coming out is not the right choice, leaving partners hurt or sad? And what happens when betrayal, secrecy, or broken agreements occur in non-monogamous relationships? And how do couples maintain emotional safety when more than two people are involved? In episode, "133: Part 1: Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Ethical Non-Monogamy: Boundaries, Jealousy, Sex, and Trust," of the All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast, licensed marriage and family therapist, Gottman level two trained specialist, certified sex therapy informed professional, Katie Ziskind explores the realities of polyamory and open relationships. Whether you are curious about ethical non-monogamy, currently navigating multiple partners, or feeling unsure how to talk about these dynamics with your spouse or partner, this episode offers compassionate, practical guidance. Polyamory and open relationships are becoming more visible in modern dating and long-term partnerships. Yet many people still feel confused about what these relationship structures actually involve. Some believe polyamory is only about sex, while others assume open relationships eliminate jealousy or conflict. In reality, ethically non-monogamous relationships require intentional communication, emotional maturity, trust, and clearly negotiated agreements. This episode dives deep into the most common questions people ask in therapy about polyamory and open relationships. Katie Ziskind discusses relationship agreements, sexual health practices, jealousy management, relationship structures, family disclosure, and how couples can navigate complex emotional dynamics when more than two people are involved. Katie Ziskind also discusses how jealousy can show up in polyamorous relationships and how couples can navigate these feelings with honesty and compassion rather than shame or avoidance. You’ll hear about the importance of clear relationship agreements, STI testing and sexual health conversations, and how trust and transparency form the foundation of any healthy relationship structure. This episode of the All Things Love and Intimacy podcast also addresses a common misconception: cheating can still occur in non-monogamous relationships when agreements are broken or partners are not honest. Learning how to repair trust and communicate openly is essential for maintaining emotionally safe and respectful connections. Whether you are curious about polyamory, navigating an open relationship, or working through complex relationship dynamics, this episode offers thoughtful insight and practical guidance to help you create relationships rooted in communication, respect, and authenticity. If you’re looking for support navigating polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, jealousy, or betrayal recovery, you can learn more and book a session at www.wisdomwithinct.com. Therapy and coaching can help you build stronger communication, deeper intimacy, and relationships that feel aligned with your values. We dive into: Why People Choose Ethical Non-Monogamy Deciding Relationship Agreements and Boundaries Managing Jealousy in Polyamorous Relationships Explaining Polyamory to Family and Friends Sexual Health and STI Testing in Non-Monogamous Relationships Can Cheating Happen in Polyamory? Different Structures of Polyamory This episode of the All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast is no replacement for seeking professional help.

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The All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast with Katie Ziskind, Relationship Coach, helps you gain emotional intimacy skills, learn to be emotionally vulnerable, gain sex positive education and get comfortable talking about your sexual needs, desires, expectations. Express your sexuality and create a vibrant, passionate, erotic sex life! This is your go-to source for sex-positive education. Katie Ziskind encourages open conversations about your sexual well-being. She guides you through the journey of gaining a deeper understanding of your sexual needs and increase emotional bonding skills.

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