Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

Ellen Holloway
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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 Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy where you learn to actually enjoy and desire good, holy sex with your spouse. Hosted by Ellen Holloway, Catholic Sex and Intimacy Coach. Formerly, this podcast was named Charting Toward Intimacy. 

  1. 4D AGO

    Your Sleep is Ruining Your Sex Life (and how to fix it) | Ep. 260

    In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway discusses the connection between sleep and sexual desire for women. She explains how chronic exhaustion puts the body into survival mode, lowering both libido and enjoyment of sex, and why pushing through fatigue often backfires. Ellen offers practical guidance on how much sleep women truly need, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, and how to reprioritize responsibilities to support a healthier sex life.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    11 min

  2. FEB 26 · BONUS

    We have a new name!

    Welcome to Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, the podcast for Catholic women that helps you improve your sex life, strengthen your marriage, and embrace God's design for love.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    2 min

  3. FEB 23

    You Need to Start Pursuing Your Husband | Ep. 259

    In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes challenge the belief that husbands should always be the pursuers in marriage and explain why wives are also called to pursue. They discuss the spiritual roots of this dynamic, the fear of rejection that can hold women back, and the resentment that often keeps intimacy stalled.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    22 min

  4. FEB 16

    Scheduling Sex is Not the Same as Cleaning the Bathroom | Ep. 258

    In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway explores how to prevent scheduled sex from turning into checkbox sex. She breaks down the real reason scheduled intimacy can start to feel like a burden and teaches you how to rewire your mindset so that sex becomes something you joyfully anticipate. Using relatable analogies and spiritual reflection, Ellen offers practical tools to bring excitement, connection, and intentionality back into your intimate life.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    11 min

  5. FEB 9

    Resentment is Killing your Libido | Ep. 258

    In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes explore the deep and often hidden impact of resentment in marriage. They discuss how unspoken feelings of unfairness and unmet expectations can slowly erode intimacy, especially in the bedroom. Through personal stories and spiritual insights, they reveal how resentment may be the true barrier to connection, not libido or effort. You’ll learn practical ways to root it out, start healing, and truly love both yourself and your spouse.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    31 min

  6. FEB 2

    Is Stopping Sex Because of Pain a Sin? | Ep. 257

    In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway unpacks the moral and theological considerations of stopping sex due to pain. She explains why halting the act isn’t sinful when the intention was to complete it, and emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of painful sex. Ellen also discusses the pain-fear-tension cycle, the potential consequences of delaying a stop, and how healing involves both pelvic floor therapy and mindset work.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    12 min

  7. JAN 26

    Why isn't Sex Easier? | Ep. 256

    In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes unpack the spiritual battle at the heart of intimacy, the impact of Satan’s lies on couples striving for holiness, and why struggle may actually signal sanctity. The conversation includes practical encouragement, spiritual tools like the St. Michael Prayer, and the importance of inviting God into every part of your marriage.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    24 min

  8. JAN 19

    Why Learning About Sex Isn’t Changing Your Marriage | Ep. 255

    Join us in Want it and Enjoy it an 8 week group coaching program for Catholic women to reignite desire, pleasure, and joyful sex. Can't wait to see you inside! In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway explores why simply learning about intimacy doesn't automatically lead to change in your sex life. She explains how desire and pleasure are rooted in the nervous system, why emotional safety is essential, and how true transformation requires more than just information. Ellen also shares how her eight-week coaching program, Want It and Enjoy It, provides the supportive container needed to create lasting change.  ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com

    11 min
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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 Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy where you learn to actually enjoy and desire good, holy sex with your spouse. Hosted by Ellen Holloway, Catholic Sex and Intimacy Coach. Formerly, this podcast was named Charting Toward Intimacy. 

Information

  • Creator
    Ellen Holloway
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    270
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy
  • Show Website
    Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

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