All Things Love and Intimacy with Katie Ziskind

Katie Ziskind, Relationship Coaching, Sex and Intimacy Specialist, BS, MFT, LMFT, CSTIP, RYT500
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All Things Love and Intimacy with Katie Ziskind

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 deeper emotions and your sexual well-being. Join relationship coach, Katie Ziskind, as she guides you through the journey of gaining a deeper understanding of your sexual needs, sexual fantasies, sexual desires, and sexual expectations. Get ready to break down barriers rooted in shame and guilt, express your sexuality, and cultivate a vibrant, meaningful, pleasurable, passionate, and erotic sex life. It's time to embrace love, foster intimacy, and embark on a transformative exploration of yourself, so you can create the most intimate, consensual sexual connection possible. Tune in for insightful discussions regarding sex and intimacy, which are aimed to empower you to have more safe, playful, fulfilling, and satisfying experiences. In each episode of "The All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast," hosted by Katie Ziskind, Relationship Coach, you'll dive into candid and empowering conversations about love, intimacy, and sexual wellness. Katie Ziskind provides a safe and inclusive space where you can explore sex positivity, dismantle stigmas, and gain valuable insights into fostering healthy, sex positive relationships. Discover practical tips for effective communication with your partner, gain skills for emotional intimacy, learn about different aspects of sexual well-being, and explore ways to express your sexual desires openly. The podcast aims to break down societal norms, encouraging you to embrace your authentic self and create a fulfilling, passionate, and joyful sex life. Katie Ziskind's expert guidance covers a range of topics, from building emotional intimacy to navigating the intricacies of rebuilding sexual desire. Each episode is designed to offer practical advice, dispel myths, and inspire you to cultivate a positive and satisfying approach to your love life and intimacy. Join the community of listeners who are on a journey to transform their relationships, break free from societal taboos, gain sexual confidence, and unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling connection with their partners. Subscribe now and embark on a delightful exploration of love, pleasure, and the beauty of genuine human connection. Your vibrant, erotic, and deeply satisfying sex life awaits! Katie Ziskind, BS, MFT, LMFT, CSTIP, RYT500, is a relationship coach and sex and intimacy specialist. She works with individuals and couples supporting emotional and sexual intimacy. Book your phone consult to work with Katie Ziskind at: https://wisdomwithinct.com/podcast/

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    88: Advice That Might Save Your Relationship: From Conflict, Rejection, Insecurity and Pain to Lasting Connection: Healing the Pursuer-Distancer Cycle

    If you’re in a relationship stuck in conflict, this episode can save your marriage. Imago therapy, founded by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, focuses on understanding the deeper, often unconscious roots of relationship patterns like the pursuer-distancer dynamic. According to Imago theory, many of the conflicts we face in adult relationships are driven by unresolved emotional wounds from childhood. These early experiences shape how we respond to conflict, connection, and intimacy in our adult lives. In the case of the pursuer-distancer pattern, Imago therapy helps both partners understand how their early attachment styles and childhood wounds play a role in their current relationship struggles. The pursuer might have experienced emotional neglect or abandonment in their early years, leading them to crave constant reassurance in adult relationships. The distancer might have grown up in an environment where emotions were overwhelming or dismissed, leading them to cope by shutting down when things get too intense. Imago therapy helps couples break the pursuer-distancer cycle by focusing on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where both partners can express their feelings without fear of rejection or overwhelm. One of the foundational tools of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, a structured conversation where both partners take turns listening and speaking in a way that promotes understanding, empathy, and validation. Through the Imago dialogue process, the pursuer is given the opportunity to express their emotional needs and fears in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming to the distancer. At the same time, the distancer is able to share their need for space and emotional safety without feeling like they are letting their partner down. This process helps both partners move away from the automatic reactions of pursuing and distancing and towards a deeper understanding of each other’s emotional worlds. By addressing the root causes of the pursuer-distancer pattern, Imago therapy helps couples heal the emotional wounds that fuel their conflict. Instead of reacting to surface-level issues, couples learn to approach their relationship with compassion and curiosity. They begin to see each other as wounded children who are simply trying to protect themselves, rather than as adversaries in a constant battle for control. This deeper understanding allows both partners to break the cycle and begin to reconnect in a way that feels safe and validating. The pursuer learns to express their needs for connection without overwhelming their partner, and the distancer learns to stay emotionally present without feeling pressured. Over time, this healing process leads to a stronger emotional bond, greater intimacy, and a relationship that feels more balanced and connected. As the pursuer-distancer pattern begins to heal, couples can focus on rebuilding emotional intimacy in their relationship. Imago therapy emphasizes the importance of mutual empathy and understanding, helping couples shift from blaming and criticizing to truly hearing and validating each other. When both partners feel emotionally safe, the relationship becomes a space of comfort and connection, rather than one of conflict and distance. In conclusion, if your relationship is caught in the exhausting cycle of the pursuer-distancer dynamic, Imago therapy can help you break free from these patterns and reconnect in a way that fosters safety, empathy, and emotional intimacy. By addressing the root causes of your struggles and learning new ways to communicate, you can create a relationship where both you and your partner feel valued, heard, and deeply connected. You and your partner can work with Katie Ziskind at www.WisdomWithinCt.com This episode is no replacement for therapy or coaching.

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    87: Reclaiming Your Life After Narcissistic Abuse: Healing from Betrayal, Infidelity, and Emotional Trauma

    Welcome to episode, "87: Reclaiming Your Life After Narcissistic Abuse: Healing from Betrayal, Infidelity, and Emotional Trauma" with Katie Ziskind, LMFT, Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, Gottman Level Two Marriage Specialist. We discuss the aftermath of leaving a 25 or 30 year marriage to a spouse with narcissistic personality disorder. If you’ve recently emerged from a long-term marriage with a narcissistic partner, you may be feeling like the ground beneath you is still shaky, your confidence is shattered, and the woman you once were has been lost in the shadows of years of emotional and psychological abuse. Maybe, you’re newly divorced after 20 to 25 years of enduring gaslighting, love bombing, crazy-making, explosive anger, and relentless cheating from your narcissistic spouse. You’re probably feeling exhausted from constantly being blamed and shamed — not just by him, but also by some therapists you’ve sought help from who didn’t understand your situation. We know that leaving a narcissistic partner, especially after decades of being stuck in their web, is a courageous, life-changing decision that deserves to be celebrated, not questioned or criticized. In counseling and coaching for narcissistic abuse recovery, you can feel understood, empowered, and supported on your journey to reclaiming your confidence, self-worth, and emotional well-being. Let’s talk about the healing journey you’re about to embark on and how working with our team of therapists can provide the specialized support and understanding you need to fully recover from narcissistic abuse. If you’ve ever been in a therapy session with a counselor who didn’t “get it,” you know how invalidating and frustrating that can feel. Narcissistic abuse is not like other forms of relationship dysfunction — it’s more insidious, more hidden, and deeply damaging to your sense of self. A narcissist is a master manipulator. They use gaslighting to make you doubt your own reality, love bombing to reel you in and keep you emotionally hooked, and crazy-making tactics that leave you feeling off-balance and questioning your sanity. Explosive anger, chronic infidelity, and cheating are are part of these emotional attacks leave scars, even if you can’t see them. All Things Love and Intimacy is your go-to podcast for deep, real conversations about navigating relationships, intimacy, and healing from trauma. Join Katie Ziskind, a licensed marriage and family therapist with expertise in sex therapy and couples counseling, as she explores topics like recovering from infidelity, overcoming sex and pornography addiction, healing from narcissistic abuse, and rebuilding emotional intimacy. Whether you’re dealing with high conflict fights, past trauma, or struggling to rekindle passion in your relationship, this podcast offers practical tools, compassion, and expert advice to help you create a secure, loving connection with your partner. Tune in for empowering discussions that get to the heart of what it means to love and be loved. Welcome to the “All Things Love and Intimacy” Podcast. I am your host, Katie Ziskind. I am so excited to share this episode with you! My mission is to help you feel more comfortable talking about emotional expression, gain emotional intimacy skills, and feel confident talking about your sexual needs, sexual expectations, erotic desires, and fantasies with your partner or partners. I love helping couples break cycles of emotional distance and sexual avoidance, heal after infidelity, and learn skills to develop emotional connection and rebuild sexual desire and sexual intimacy. I am a sex positive, LGBTQIA+, queer affirming relationship coach, certified sex therapy informed professional, and Gottman level two trained marriage specialist. You can build an emotionally secure, loving, playful, and passionate bond and healthy sex life by working with me at WisdomWithinCt.com.  This episode is no replacement for see

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    86: Spontaneous Sexual Desire Vs. Responsive Sexual Desire: Take The Time To Meet Each Other’s Needs Sexually and Emotionally.

    Women and vulva owners typically need 45-90 minutes of emotional and sexual foreplay to reach full arousal and be ready for orgasm, and experience responsive sexual desire. Men often experience spontaneous sexual desire and may only need 4-8 minutes of foreplay. By focusing on her needs and spending more time on emotional and sexual foreplay, you’re not only helping her feel prioritized, but you’re also building a stronger connection between the two of you. As her body becomes more responsive to touch and arousal, she will likely feel more satisfied and crave sex more often, leading to a mutually enjoyable sex life. Cultivate patience, focusing on the emotional intimacy first. This will help create a safe and loving environment where she can feel comfortable expressing her desires and needs, which ultimately leads to a more satisfying experience for both of you. During 45-90 minutes of foreplay, both biological and emotional processes occur that prepare your body and mind for a more connected and pleasurable sexual experience. For women and vulva owners, the extended period of foreplay is particularly important to allow their bodies and minds to reach full sexual arousal and building sexual desire. Emotional foreplay helps create a sense of safety and emotional intimacy. During this time, communication and affectionate gestures (like touching, complimenting, or expressing affection) allow both partners to feel emotionally secure. This feeling of security is especially important for women, as emotional connection enhances sexual desire and arousal. One of the most powerful aspects of foreplay is the anticipation it creates. By delaying immediate gratification and focusing on slow, deliberate arousal, the brain builds up sexual tension. This anticipation heightens sexual desire, making the eventual sexual act more intense and pleasurable. Mentally, this build-up allows both partners to savor the experience, making it feel less rushed and more fulfilling. When foreplay is drawn out over 45-90 minutes, the anticipation alone can make the eventual orgasm more powerful and satisfying. Foreplay engages the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest, relaxation, and digestion. As you both relax into the foreplay process, stress levels decrease, allowing for greater physical and emotional comfort. The parasympathetic system promotes blood flow to the genital area, further facilitating physical arousal.For women, this process takes longer because the clitoral tissues and vaginal walls need extended time for full blood flow. This is why women benefit from longer periods of foreplay—rushing through this stage can lead to discomfort or reduced satisfaction. Ultimately, the 45-90 minutes of emotional and sexual foreplay strengthen your bond as a couple. This time together fosters emotional closeness, trust, and mutual pleasure, deepening your connection both in and out of the bedroom. The time spent on foreplay reflects a commitment to each other’s pleasure and satisfaction, reinforcing the importance of emotional intimacy in your relationship. By focusing on her needs, helping her feel emotionally secure, and allowing her body the time it needs to become fully aroused, you are prioritizing both her pleasure and the health of your relationship. Luxurious foreplay involves taking the time to deeply connect with your partner on both emotional and physical levels, allowing desire to build naturally. This slow, intentional process not only enhances sexual pleasure but also strengthens emotional intimacy. You can build an emotionally secure, loving, playful, and passionate bond and healthy sex life by working with Katie Ziskind, certified sex therapy informed professional, marriage therapist, infidelity specialist, and couples counselor, at www.WisdomWithinCt.com. This episode is no replacement for seeking professional help.

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    85: Stuck In Conflict? Get To The Root By Healing Childhood Wounds: 5 Imago Therapy Tools for Transforming Conflict into Connection

    Imago Therapy, developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, is a form of relationship counseling that aims to help couples understand and transform their conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection. Katie Ziskind helps you understand the deep emotional patterns that drive conflict. Your marriage and relationship offers an opportunity to heal unresolved childhood wounds, but it can also trigger deep, emotional pain when our unmet needs resurface. Key concepts include: Imago: This term refers to an unconscious image of familiar love, shaped by early childhood experiences. Individuals often seek partners who fit this image, which can lead to both attraction and conflict. Imago Therapy helps you uncover unresolved emotional wounds from childhood that affect your relationship today. These can be unmet needs for love, attention, validation, or safety, which can lead to repeated conflicts with your partner. Example: If, as a child, you often felt ignored by a busy parent, you may find yourself feeling intensely angry when your partner spends too much time at work. This reaction isn't just about the current situation; it taps into deeper feelings of neglect from childhood. Imago Therapy guides you in exploring these childhood emotions, helping you communicate them more clearly to your partner rather than reacting from a place of pain. The Couple's Dialogue: A structured communication technique where one partner speaks while the other listens, mirrors, and validates. This process fosters empathy and reduces misunderstandings. The Imago Dialogue is a structured communication tool used to foster safety and connection between partners. Share: "What I wanted and needed most as a child and didn’t get was:" to tell you spouse about your deepest needs. Unmet needs include: attention, love, support, time, information, nurturing, touch, affection, presence, ect. It involves three key steps: Mirroring (reflecting your partner’s words), Validation (acknowledging their perspective), and Empathy (recognizing their feelings). Example: In the heat of an argument, instead of interrupting or dismissing each other’s viewpoints, one partner mirrors the other by saying, “What I hear you saying is that you feel hurt when I don't help with the kids in the evening.” Then, they validate by saying, “That makes sense to me. I can see why you feel overwhelmed.” Lastly, they empathize: “I imagine that leaves you feeling unsupported and frustrated.” This process helps partners feel heard and understood, reducing emotional distance and fostering intimacy. Reimagining Conflict: Viewing disagreements as opportunities to address unmet needs and heal past wounds, rather than as threats to the relationship. After the honeymoon phase, couples often enter the "power struggle" phase, where unresolved wounds lead to friction. Imago Therapy views conflict as a sign that deeper healing is needed, and rather than avoiding it, the therapy encourages couples to embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth. Developing Empathy: Cultivating a deep understanding of each other's feelings and perspectives to strengthen emotional intimacy. Creating a Shared Vision: Collaboratively establishing goals and values that guide the relationship, promoting unity and purpose. Katie Ziskind loves helping couples break cycles of emotional distance and sexual avoidance, and develop emotional connection and rebuild sexual desire and sexual intimacy. She would love to help you in sex positive, relationship coaching sessions.  You can build an emotionally secure, loving, playful, and passionate bond and healthy sex life by working with her at WisdomWithinCt.com. This episode is no replacement for seeking professional help. Katie Ziskind is a sex positive, LGBTQIA+, queer affirming relationship coach, certified sex therapy informed professional, and Gottman level two trained marriage specialist.

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    84: 5 Essential Gottman Skills for High Conflict Couples: Rebuilding Connection, Trust, and Emotional Intimacy with Gottman Marriage Specialist, Katie

    Do you get stuck in high conflict fights, where you can't find your way out? Wishing you could de-esclate fights and talk in calm, loving ways when experiencing big, intense emotions? Finding that inner child wounds and childhood trauma is coming up in current arguments? Are you and your partner wanting a long-lasting, meaningful connection that withstands the tests of time? Looking for skills to improve your marriage from Gottman trained couples therapists? Our Gottman marriage specialists who specialize with high conflict couples help you use conflicts as opportunities for connection. Here are five skills you can use today to build a stronger couple bubble. Turning Torwards Turning towards, a concept from Dr. John Gottman’s work, involves responding positively to your partner's bids for connection—whether they are small gestures, conversations, or moments of vulnerability. Instead of ignoring or turning away from your partner’s attempts to engage, you acknowledge and validate them. Over time, consistently turning towards each other strengthens emotional intimacy, deepens trust, and helps build a resilient relationship, even during difficult times. This simple act creates a foundation of mutual support and understanding in your marriage. Emotional Validation Emotional validation, a ⁠key⁠ skill from Gottman’s work, involves acknowledging and accepting your partner's feelings without judgment, even if you don’t fully understand or agree with them. It means listening actively, empathizing, ⁠and⁠ showing that their emotions are important to you. By saying things like, "I can ⁠see⁠ why you’d feel that way." Or, "That sounds really tough," you help your partner feel heard, respected, and supported. Emotional validation fosters trust, emotional safety, and deeper connection in your relationship. Sexual Intimacy Prioritizing sexual intimacy, as ⁠emphasized⁠ in Gottman’s work, involves actively making time for physical and emotional connection in your relationship. It means being intentional about creating moments of closeness, such as setting aside ⁠distractions⁠ to focus on your partner’s needs and desires. This might include initiating physical affection, open communication about what feels good, ⁠or⁠ even scheduling time for intimacy. By prioritizing sexual ⁠intimacy⁠, you nurture both emotional and physical bonds, helping to maintain a healthy, passionate, and connected relationship. The Gentle Start Up The gentle start-up, a skill ⁠from⁠ Gottman’s research, involves bringing up concerns or issues in a calm and non-confrontational way, rather than starting a conversation with criticism or blame. It often begins with "I" statements that express your feelings and needs without attacking your partner. For example, saying, "I feel overwhelmed when the house is messy; could we work together to keep things tidy?" is more effective than, "You never help around the house." Using a gentle start-up helps prevent defensiveness and keeps discussions constructive, allowing for healthier communication and problem-solving in your relationship. The Dream Within Conflict The "Dream Within Conflict" skill encourages couples to explore the deeper meaning behind their disagreements. Instead of getting stuck in surface-level arguments, you each share the dreams, values, or unmet needs driving your perspective on the issue. For example, a conflict about spending money might stem from one partner's desire for security and the other's value of freedom. By uncovering these underlying dreams, you can better understand each other’s emotional needs. In couples and relationship coaching sessions with Katie Ziskind and her team of Gottman specialists, you will gain tools to practice emotional validation, helping you to acknowledge each other’s feelings and perspectives, which is vital for rebuilding trust and intimacy. You can strengthen your emotional bond. Working with Katie Ziskind can reboot your

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    83: Lisa and Greg: Healing Your Marriage Worn Down by Pornography Addiction, Alcoholism, and Infidelity In Couples Counseling with Katie Ziskind

    In this episode, Katie Ziskind, sex and intimacy specialist with couples, dives into the raw, emotional journey of Lisa and Greg, a couple married for 30 years, as they navigate the devastating effects of pornography addiction, alcoholism, infidelity, and childhood trauma. Greg's compulsive behaviors, fueled by deep-rooted feelings of inadequacy and emotional wounds from an abusive father, have left their marriage on the brink of collapse. Meanwhile, Lisa’s avoidant attachment style, formed from growing up in a household filled with emotional neglect and abuse, has caused her to shut down, withdraw, and build walls around her heart. Together, we explore how emotionally focused couples therapy helps them uncover the childhood pain that has shaped their destructive patterns. You'll hear about Greg’s struggle with seeking external validation through unhealthy behaviors, and Lisa’s habit of emotionally distancing herself to avoid hurt. As they share vulnerable moments from their past, including Greg’s childhood memories of abuse and Lisa’s fear of emotional closeness, the couple begins to understand the deep connection between their early attachments and their present-day relationship struggles. This episode highlights the power of vulnerability in rebuilding trust after betrayal, offering insight into how emotionally focused therapy helps couples like Lisa and Greg heal from years of trauma, addiction, and emotional disconnection. If you or your partner have struggled with similar issues, this story will offer hope and guidance on the path toward rebuilding intimacy, creating emotional safety, and reclaiming a loving, connected relationship. Through emotionally focused couples therapy, we work on creating a secure attachment between them. This starts with small steps—learning to express feelings of hurt or fear without blame, and listening to each other without defensiveness. For Greg, this means owning his addiction and the damage it has caused, while also being vulnerable about the pain he’s carried since childhood. In one powerful session, Greg tells Lisa, “I’m so ashamed of what I’ve done, but it’s like I never felt worthy of being loved. I’m terrified that if you really saw me, you’d leave.” For Lisa, the work involves staying present in moments of conflict, rather than shutting down or walking away. But with support, she stays with him in the moment, offering a soft touch to his hand and saying, “I see how much pain you’re in, and I’m not going anywhere.” As they continue their therapy, Lisa and Greg are slowly rebuilding their relationship, brick by brick. For the first time in years, Lisa feels like she can actually talk to Greg about her feelings without fear of being dismissed or ignored. Greg, too, is finding healthier ways to cope with his feelings of inadequacy. He’s started attending 12-step meetings, and together they’ve set boundaries around his pornography use, with accountability and open communication as key components of his recovery. Their story is not unique, but it is a powerful reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, healing is possible. With the right support, couples like Lisa and Greg can break free from the cycles of addiction, avoidance, and disconnection, and learn to create a marriage built on emotional safety, trust, and intimacy. In the end, Lisa and Greg’s story is one of hope—a testament to the power of emotionally focused couples therapy and the healing that can come when two people are willing to do the hard work of rebuilding not just their marriage, but their emotional connection. They are proof that no matter how deep the wounds of the past, with vulnerability and openness, it is possible to find your way back to each other. Work with Katie Ziskind at www.WisdomWithinCt.com

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    82: Sarah and Bob's Story: Shifting From Annoying Fights To Healing Childhood Attachment Trauma Through Couples Therapy with Katie Ziskind

    In this episode, "82: Sarah and Bob's Story: Healing Childhood Attachment Trauma Through Couples Therapy" of the "All Things Love and Intimacy" podcast with Katie Ziskind, we dive deep into the impact of childhood attachment trauma and how early relationships with abusive, neglectful, or emotionally unavailable parents can shape the way we connect in adulthood. When your current fight seems beyond frustrating, painful, annoying, and confusing, the expert help of marriage therapist and relationship coach Katie Ziskind helps you dive deeper into unmet childhood needs and inner child wounds. We'll explore the story of Sarah and Bob, a couple struggling with conflict, who realized that their biggest fight wasn’t just about a disagreement but rooted in their unresolved childhood wounds. Sarah’s avoidant tendencies and Bob’s need for external validation stemmed from the emotional abuse, neglect, and trauma they experienced growing up. Both learned survival tactics—fight, flight, fawn, and freeze—which now prevent them from experiencing emotional intimacy in their marriage. Join us as we walk through their therapy journey, guided by emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT), to rebuild a secure attachment, foster emotional openness, and break free from their old patterns of survival. If you and your partner find yourselves stuck in repeated cycles of disconnection, this episode will give you insight into how childhood trauma can shape your present relationship and how EFT can help you heal together, creating a loving, emotionally secure partnership. Sarah and Bob, a couple in their late thirties, came into my office wanting to address a massive fight they had on Thursday night. Both were left feeling upset, confused, and deeply hurt, with emotions ranging from annoyance to irritation. As their couples therapist, I knew this fight was likely not just about what had happened on the surface, but rooted in deeper patterns of interaction that had been forming for years. I decided to explore their past relationships, particularly with their primary caregivers. We began the session by discussing the fight itself, but soon, I shifted the conversation to what may have triggered such strong emotional responses. I asked Bob and Sarah to think about how their families handled emotions growing up, especially anger and conflict. It didn’t take long for Bob to start opening up about his relationship with his father. At first, Bob hesitated, claiming his childhood was normal. He said he had a "good" relationship with his father, describing him as firm but fair. However, as we delved deeper, the cracks in this narrative started to show. When I asked Bob about what his dad was like when he got angry, Bob’s demeanor changed. He revealed painful memories of being hit with a belt, spanked, and punished harshly when he did something wrong. His father would make him sit alone for hours, and there were times his mouth was washed out with soap for speaking out of line. As Bob shared more, I could sense the emotional weight he had been carrying for years. He had internalized his father’s actions as "just the way things were." Bob even remarked, "All fathers did that at that time." I gently reminded him that, while many people endured similar experiences, it didn’t make them any less traumatic. The physical and emotional abuse he suffered as a child caused him to feel afraid, helpless, and powerless. It silenced his voice in childhood, and those feelings were now showing up in his relationship with Sarah. This story illustrates how emotionally focused couples therapy can help couples like Sarah and Bob unravel the deeply ingrained survival strategies they developed in response to childhood trauma. By addressing those wounds and fostering emotional vulnerability, couples can build a secure attachment, heal from their pasts, and create a deeply connected, fulfilling relationship. Start improving your marriage today with Katie Ziskind: www.Wi

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    81: Prioritizing Emotional Check-Ins: How Scheduling Intimacy Time Enhances Your Sex Life

    In episode, "81: Prioritizing Emotional Check-Ins: How Scheduling Intimacy Time Enhances Your Sex Life," of "All Things Love and Intimacy" with Katie Ziskind, we explore the often-overlooked connection between emotional intimacy and sexual desire. If you are in a sexless marriage, there is a need to rend to your marriage's emotional garden. For many couples, a healthy sex life begins with feeling emotionally safe, connected, and understood. We don't see how important emotional intimacy is in pornography as well. So, many couples never actually know why they are feeling disconnected or how to close the emotional intimacy gap, to then improve their sexual bond. When you just feel disconnected, alone, upset, hurt, ignored, cast aside, criticized, and anxious emotionally, sessions with Katie Ziskind help you build meaningful connection, intimacy, and closeness, and have a safe place to talk about your sexual needs, desires, boundaries, and expectations. Scheduling daily time to talk about emotions reassures both partners that their feelings matter and creates an environment where vulnerability can thrive. Emotional intimacy is the bedrock of a healthy, thriving relationship, and it plays a critical role in fostering a fulfilling sex life. Without emotional connection, partners may feel distant, misunderstood, or even neglected, which can create barriers to physical intimacy. When emotional needs go unmet, it’s difficult to fully relax, trust, and be vulnerable with each other in a way that builds lasting sexual desire. Emotional intimacy, then, isn’t just a “nice-to-have” in relationships—it’s a necessity for building long-term passion and connection. Incorporating regular emotional check-ins strengthens this intimacy by creating a consistent space for open dialogue. These check-ins allow partners to express feelings, thoughts, and concerns, reinforcing that their emotional well-being is a priority in the relationship. When both partners feel heard and validated, it cultivates a sense of emotional safety. We'll discuss how setting aside time to regularly connect, even if just 30 to 60 minutes each day, strengthens the emotional bond, making way for deeper sexual intimacy. This routine helps foster trust and emotional safety—essential ingredients for sparking sexual desire. But it's not just about making time; it's about learning to engage with the full range of human emotions. We’ll dive into how couples can talk about joy, fear, anger, and sadness without becoming defensive, critical, stonewalling, or walking out. By staying open and non-judgmental, partners can cultivate a space of empathy and understanding, paving the way for a deeper emotional connection. And with that emotional safety comes the freedom to explore and enjoy a more fulfilling and connected sex life. Join us for an in-depth conversation on the power of emotional check-ins, the art of empathetic listening, and practical ways to break down barriers to emotional and sexual intimacy. Katie Ziskind is a sex positive, LGBTQIA+, queer affirming relationship coach, certified sex therapy informed professional, and Gottman level two trained marriage specialist. The “All Things Love and Intimacy” podcast is intended to help you feel more comfortable talking about emotional expression, gain emotional intimacy skills, and feel confident talking about your sexual needs, sexual expectations, erotic desires, and fantasies with your partner or partners. Katie Ziskind loves helping couples break cycles of emotional distance and sexual avoidance, and develop emotional connection and rebuild sexual desire and sexual intimacy. She would love to help you in sex positive, relationship coaching and marriage counseling sessions.  You can build an emotionally secure, loving, playful, and passionate marriage bond and healthy sex life by working with her at www.WisdomWithinCt.com. This episode 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 deeper emotions and your sexual well-being. Join relationship coach, Katie Ziskind, as she guides you through the journey of gaining a deeper understanding of your sexual needs, sexual fantasies, sexual desires, and sexual expectations. Get ready to break down barriers rooted in shame and guilt, express your sexuality, and cultivate a vibrant, meaningful, pleasurable, passionate, and erotic sex life. It's time to embrace love, foster intimacy, and embark on a transformative exploration of yourself, so you can create the most intimate, consensual sexual connection possible. Tune in for insightful discussions regarding sex and intimacy, which are aimed to empower you to have more safe, playful, fulfilling, and satisfying experiences. In each episode of "The All Things Love and Intimacy Podcast," hosted by Katie Ziskind, Relationship Coach, you'll dive into candid and empowering conversations about love, intimacy, and sexual wellness. Katie Ziskind provides a safe and inclusive space where you can explore sex positivity, dismantle stigmas, and gain valuable insights into fostering healthy, sex positive relationships. Discover practical tips for effective communication with your partner, gain skills for emotional intimacy, learn about different aspects of sexual well-being, and explore ways to express your sexual desires openly. The podcast aims to break down societal norms, encouraging you to embrace your authentic self and create a fulfilling, passionate, and joyful sex life. Katie Ziskind's expert guidance covers a range of topics, from building emotional intimacy to navigating the intricacies of rebuilding sexual desire. Each episode is designed to offer practical advice, dispel myths, and inspire you to cultivate a positive and satisfying approach to your love life and intimacy. Join the community of listeners who are on a journey to transform their relationships, break free from societal taboos, gain sexual confidence, and unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling connection with their partners. Subscribe now and embark on a delightful exploration of love, pleasure, and the beauty of genuine human connection. Your vibrant, erotic, and deeply satisfying sex life awaits! Katie Ziskind, BS, MFT, LMFT, CSTIP, RYT500, is a relationship coach and sex and intimacy specialist. She works with individuals and couples supporting emotional and sexual intimacy. Book your phone consult to work with Katie Ziskind at: https://wisdomwithinct.com/podcast/

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