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

5 DAYS AGO

How to Not Get Distracted During Sex | Ep. 199

Getting distracted during sex not your only struggle with sex? That's why we created the Catholic Sex Course for Women, check it out here!In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the common issue of getting distracted during sex. They provide practical tips and strategies for staying present, such as using grounding techniques, involving your senses, and communicating with your spouse. They also emphasize the importance of cultivating a positive mindset towards sex and how sharing this str...

29 min
DEC 9

How to Actually Want Sex During the Luteal Phase | Ep. 198

Get the Catholic Sex Positions Guide right here!Stop right now and listen to episode 162 of this podcast before you listen to this episode!In this episode, Ellen addresses the common issue of women experiencing low sexual desire during their infertile periods while using Natural Family Planning (NFP). She provides practical tips to help navigate this challenge, starting with the importance of sleep, adequate nutrition, and stress management outlined in episode 162. Ellen suggests techniques s...

14 min
DEC 2

Porn, Prayer, and NFP: Victoria's Story | Ep. 197

Get the Catholic Sex Course for Women right here!In this special episode, Ellen shares the powerful testimony of a woman named Victoria, who experienced profound changes in her marriage and sex life through faith and prayer. Overcoming personal struggles and the challenges posed by her husband's use of pornography, Victoria's story emphasizes the transformative power of God's providence, natural family planning, and intimate connection. This heartfelt narrative demonstrates how persistent dev...

29 min
NOV 25

We're Too Busy | Ep. 196

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the impact of busyness on intimate relationships. They highlight how constantly busy schedules can strain the connection with spouses and offer practical strategies to maintain intimacy. Additionally, they share personal experiences and the role of faith in navigating stressful, chaotic periods, emphasizing the significance of prioritizing family and marriage over societal pressures and financial worries.Check out the O Course for Catholic Wom...

37 min
NOV 18

Do You Have a Habit of Saying No? | Ep. 195

In this episode, Ellen discusses the common habit of saying no to sex initiated by a spouse. She shares her personal experience of realizing this habit and challenges listeners to reflect on their reasons for frequently declining intimacy. Ellen encourages evaluating whether these reasons are genuine or simply habitual excuses, urging a more mindful approach to fostering a loving and unifying sexual relationship with their husbands.Get the Catholic Sex Course for Women right here!____________...

8 min
NOV 11

One (Really Hard) Thing You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Sex Life | Ep. 194

Ellen discusses the essential role of forgiveness in maintaining a healthy sexual and marital relationship. She emphasizes that forgiving a spouse, while difficult, is crucial for opening up emotionally and physically within the marriage. Ellen outlines what forgiveness truly means and why it is necessary, dispelling common misconceptions. She also connects unforgiveness with physical tension and reduced sexual pleasure, offering practical steps to forgive through faith in Jesus.Check out the...

10 min
NOV 4

Tempering Male Sexual Arousal with Kurt Holloway | Ep. 193

Ellen and her husband Kurt discuss strategies to balance arousal differences between partners during foreplay and sex, particularly when a man's arousal curve is faster than a woman's. They stress the importance of mutual responsibility for each other's pleasure within a Catholic marriage, offering practical tips for men to manage their arousal and focus on their wives. Key elements include effective communication, patience, and intentional practice to ensure both partners enjoy a mutually sa...

20 min
OCT 28

The One Thing That is Guaranteed to Fix Every Marital Problem | Ep. 192

In this episode, Ellen discusses the profound impact of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Confession on improving sex life and marital intimacy for Catholic women. Drawing insights from 'The Imitation of Christ,' she highlights the healing and restorative power that these sacraments offer, emphasizing their importance in curing vices, overcoming temptations, and enhancing love and grace in marriage. Ellen encourages regular participation in these sacraments as a way to strengthen marriages,...

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Nov 19

Smileadventurepeat

Charting towards intimacy is such a blessing! I have been following this podcast for years and Ellen is always finding intriguing and important topics to discuss regarding NFP. She holds strong to church teachings. She is thorough and thoughtful. Thank you!
Such a Blessing

Nov 8

Fuizle

Thanks be to God for this podcast. Highly recommend for Catholic married couples.
The podcast to remedy how we view marriage and NFP

Oct 1

pikachucutie17

Ellen and Kathleen are spot on with the way they discuss the topics of marriage, sexuality, NFP, and tangentially raising kids. They always approach these topics with the right amount of prudence so it's never lewd, but are frank enough so that it's clear exactly what they mean. There are plenty of Catholic podcasters that tackle topics related to femininity and openness to life, but Ellen is one of the few who will get in the nitty gritty of the day to day applications of Church teachings on our vocations. I always appreciate her insight and fun approach to her podcast!
So, so needed!!

Sep 6

E_michelle

I LOVE this podcast — it covers such a wide range of topics in such an honest, straightforward way. Nowhere else have I found a resource that talks so in-depth about the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of my marriage. Thank you, Ellen and Kathleen!!

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

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Charting Toward Intimacy

How to Not Get Distracted During Sex | Ep. 199

How to Actually Want Sex During the Luteal Phase | Ep. 198

Porn, Prayer, and NFP: Victoria's Story | Ep. 197

We're Too Busy | Ep. 196

Do You Have a Habit of Saying No? | Ep. 195

One (Really Hard) Thing You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Sex Life | Ep. 194

Tempering Male Sexual Arousal with Kurt Holloway | Ep. 193

The One Thing That is Guaranteed to Fix Every Marital Problem | Ep. 192

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Such a Blessing

The podcast to remedy how we view marriage and NFP

So, so needed!!

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Charting Toward Intimacy

Episodes

How to Not Get Distracted During Sex | Ep. 199

How to Actually Want Sex During the Luteal Phase | Ep. 198

Porn, Prayer, and NFP: Victoria's Story | Ep. 197

We're Too Busy | Ep. 196

Do You Have a Habit of Saying No? | Ep. 195

One (Really Hard) Thing You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Sex Life | Ep. 194

Tempering Male Sexual Arousal with Kurt Holloway | Ep. 193

The One Thing That is Guaranteed to Fix Every Marital Problem | Ep. 192

Ratings & Reviews

Amazing

Such a Blessing

The podcast to remedy how we view marriage and NFP

So, so needed!!

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