Untangling Intimacy: Build Your Therapy Toolkit

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Yes, we’re going there — join Dr. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi for candid, deep, and playful discussions of all things SEX! Untangling Intimacy is the podcast that helps therapists and coaches have fearless conversations about sex, intimacy, and relationships of every shape and style. We believe EVERY therapist should be prepared to work with sex issues — and we want to help you get there. (Not a therapist? Eavesdrop anyway — you’ll learn a lot, and have fun doing it.)  To learn more about Skye and her work, visit her website.  To learn more about Martha and her work, visit Institute for Relational Intimacy's website. Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith is a certified sex therapist who holds a doctoral degree in Human Sexuality. She provides coaching and consulting services to clients and therapists, specializing in relationships and sexuality concerns. Martha Kauppi is a certified sex therapist, supervisor, and speaker. She trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with relational intimacy challenges and sex issues, and is the author of Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients).

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    When More Sex Isn't the Goal: Honoring Desire Differences

    In part one of a two-part episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explore common misunderstandings about sexual desire, asexuality, and a common, major therapy pitfall. From guiding clients on centering their own experiences to creating space for exploration, each host takes listeners through worthwhile interventions.  Part two will pick up right where this conversation leaves off, deepening the conversation around asexuality, how over-categorizing can be an inconvenience, and so much more.  Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com. If you're interested in learning more about asexuality, please visit the following resources:  The Asexual Visibility & Education Network "What Is Asexuality: Myths and Truths About Being Asexual" Scarleteen's Asexuality Primer Jessica J. Hille's 2023 asexuality literary review Thanks for listening!

    17 min

  2. 14 MAY

    Playful Paths Through Sexual Impasses: Conversations That Open Doors

    Hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi conclude their short, three-part series on partners’ sexual impasses, focusing on therapeutic strategies to help couples have better conversations, rather than rushing to decisions. From running small experiments to how embracing playfulness can lower their temperature of disagreement, each host talks through how the right intervention or approach can unlock a strong result.  Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com. Thanks for listening!

    35 min

  3. 7 MAY

    Get Specific: A Therapist's Guide to Sexual Mismatches

    In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi offer guidance to help therapists and couples navigate situations where partners want different things out of their sexual experiences. Whether its naming specific acts, using clear language, and asking what "sex" actually means to each person, each host offers practical advice that can make a real impact for clients.  Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com. Thanks for listening!

    31 min

  4. 30 APR

    When the Room Feels Stuck: Addressing Intimacy Gridlock

    In this episode, hosts Martha Kauppi and Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith discuss how therapists can effectively open—and ground—client conversations involving partners experiencing cases of mismatched desire, seemingly incompatible turn-ons, or other gaps posing challenges. Each host brings clinical expertise to the discussion, offering practical insights and effective interventions on how to navigate the opening of a hard conversation. Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com. Thanks for listening!

    32 min

  5. 23 APR

    Turning Dating Pain into Clinical Opportunity

    In this episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explain how therapists can support clients navigating loneliness, dating app fatigue, and modern relationship struggles. While it can seem daunting at first blush, today's most popular dating processes can be an opportunity for discernment, self-trust, and growth. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com. Thanks for listening!

    35 min

  6. 16 APR

    When Clients Talk Kink: What Therapists Should Know

    Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss how therapists can navigate kink and BDSM conversations in session with grace and confidence. Each offers practical insight and essential tools for therapists looking to provide support that is informed, ethical, and affirming. Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com. Thanks for listening!

    45 min

  7. 9 APR

    Desire Disrupted: Working with Infidelity and Emotional Distance

    In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explore a listener-submitted question involving marital infidelity, disrupted desire, and a struggle to rekindle sexual connection. From potential repair pathways to available interventions, each host offers key insight on how to begin untangling a difficult knot of intimacy.  Get Martha Kauppi's free guide to relationship repair. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. ⁠ Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here.  Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!

    58 min

  8. 2 APR

    Taking on Consensual Non-Monogamy with Confidence and Care

    In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss how to ethically and effectively work with consensual non-monogamy (CNM), offering practical insights on communication strategies, and addressing bias in therapy. Throughout the conversation, they share their own lived experiences, and outline how you can build clinical competence—and gain confidence—when working with expanded relationship structures. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/CNM-Level-1 https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/webinars Order your copy of "Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)" here: instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/book To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: ⁠https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!   ⁠

    57 min
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Yes, we’re going there — join Dr. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi for candid, deep, and playful discussions of all things SEX! Untangling Intimacy is the podcast that helps therapists and coaches have fearless conversations about sex, intimacy, and relationships of every shape and style. We believe EVERY therapist should be prepared to work with sex issues — and we want to help you get there. (Not a therapist? Eavesdrop anyway — you’ll learn a lot, and have fun doing it.)  To learn more about Skye and her work, visit her website.  To learn more about Martha and her work, visit Institute for Relational Intimacy's website. Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith is a certified sex therapist who holds a doctoral degree in Human Sexuality. She provides coaching and consulting services to clients and therapists, specializing in relationships and sexuality concerns. Martha Kauppi is a certified sex therapist, supervisor, and speaker. She trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with relational intimacy challenges and sex issues, and is the author of Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients).

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