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Ever notice that everything you thought would make you happy ever after...didn’t?
 
Me too. Turns out Shaun Cassidy was NOT my soulmate, orgasms only last a few seconds, and happiness is an inside job.
 
As a psychologist, Buddhist teacher, sex therapist & author of Buddha’s Bedroom my mission is to kick you off the couch and into your unfolded life. But first, you gotta meet your elephant. So let’s go.

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Sex, Love & Elephants with Dr. Cheryl Cheryl Fraser

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 93 Ratings

Ever notice that everything you thought would make you happy ever after...didn’t?
 
Me too. Turns out Shaun Cassidy was NOT my soulmate, orgasms only last a few seconds, and happiness is an inside job.
 
As a psychologist, Buddhist teacher, sex therapist & author of Buddha’s Bedroom my mission is to kick you off the couch and into your unfolded life. But first, you gotta meet your elephant. So let’s go.

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    Marriage 9-11 - Don’t Give Up

    Marriage 9-11 - Don’t Give Up

    This month only! Dr. Cheryl is teaching some FREE relationship workshops! Sign up NOW for one of her Passion Masterclasses - choose the time that works best for you.

    You’ll also hear about the 12 week Become Passion program—it kicks off May 3rd. Doors are not open! You can check it out and join the program HERE 

    Still not sure if Become Passion is right for you? Check out some testimonials from real couples just like you!

    Marriage 911! What's your emergency? 
    “We are miserable.When do you know to give up? Or is there a chance this relationship can be saved?” ”

    Let’s face it, staying in love over the long haul is difficult. You may feel you have fallen out of love, ot you argue all the time, or so it seems. Attraction and desire may feel non-existent. But don’t give up. There are proven steps that can help you renovate your relationship. It takes effort to make long term love work - and I am here to help. 


    On today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, you’ll learn that reviving the love, communication and yes, even the desire in your  relationship is possible. Whatever you and your partner are experiencing, even when it feels like all hope is lost, it is still possible to begin again 

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    Falling in love is easy, but staying in love over the long term takes mindfulness, effort, and dedication (0:11)

    The Become Passion Program involves eight weeks of lessons, live coaching calls with Dr. Cheryl where she answers your confidential questions, and bonuses trrainings with other experts in relationships and sexuality (3:03)

    The Become Passion 12 week program is an online program (3:44)

    The number one predictor of health, happiness, longevity, and more, is the quality of our romantic relationship with our companion - so work on it!  (5:07)

    The Become Passion program is an immersion 3 month program and we do the real work. It’s not easy…but it IS effective. Let’s create the change you desire, starting next week!   (6:13)




    Let’s Connect!  


    Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here 

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    If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz


    Follow @drcherylfraser on Instagram 

    • 9 min
    Marriage 911: Sex & Aging

    Marriage 911: Sex & Aging

    This month only! Dr. Cheryl is teaching some FREE relationship workshops! Sign up NOW for one of her Passion Masterclasses - choose the time that works best for you.

    You’ll also hear about the 12 week Become Passion program—it kicks off May 3rd.

    Still not sure if Become Passion is right for you? Check out some testimonials from real couples just like you!

    Marriage 911! What's your emergency? 
    My partner and I are getting older and our sex life just isn’t what it used to be. What’s happening to us?

    As we age, we all experience changes in our desire, arousal, and body image. In fact, there are changes in what feels like almost everything to do with our sexual life—whether it’s with our partner or with ourselves. 

    On today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, you’ll learn that even if you’ve experienced some big changes to your sex life as you’ve gotten older, there are solutions to the trouble you’re facing. I want you to listen carefully and hear the hope.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    A satisfying sex life for a couple that has at least one male bodied person in it doesn’t have to revolve around a firm erection (01:30)

    Women can still have great sex post-menopause—it might just look different than before (04:54)

    It's easy to give up when your bodies aren't responding well, but there are solutions out there (06:17)

    Sex is a way of connecting erotically, emotionally, and spiritually with our partner and it’s a vital part of life and love (08:21)


    Want to learn more about Buddhism and relationships? Cheryl’s book Buddha’s Bedroom is a great resource!

    Let’s Connect!  


    Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here 

    Youtube

    If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz


    Follow @drcherylfraser on Instagram 

    • 12 min
    Marriage 911: Roommates—No Passion

    Marriage 911: Roommates—No Passion

    This month only! Dr. Cheryl is teaching some FREE relationship workshops! Sign up NOW for one of her Passion Masterclasses - choose the time that works best for you.

    You’ll also hear about the 12 week Become Passion program—it kicks off May 3rd.

    Still not sure if Become Passion is right for you? Check out some testimonials from real couples just like you!

    Marriage 911! What's your emergency? 
    “The thrill is gone!”
    “I love my partner, but I'm not in love with them any more.” 
    “We’re no longer lovers—we’re merely roommates.” 

    If any of these relationship emergencies sound familiar, you’re in the right place.

    On today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, you’ll learn that your relationship isn’t over, even if it feels like all the spark has long fizzled out. The house, the kids, and the bills can all overwhelm your romance, but they don’t have to take priority over passion. 

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    Falling out of love and into Marriage Incorporated is insidious (03:43)

    Make your love life your hobby (06:13)

    Great date nights don’t have to be fancy or expensive—but they are so important to schedule (08:28)

    Big change only happens when we take action (10:27)


    Want to learn more about Buddhism and relationships? Cheryl’s book Buddha’s Bedroom is a great resource!

    Let’s Connect!  


    Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here 

    Youtube

    If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz


    Follow @drcherylfraser on Instagram 

    • 12 min
    Marriage 911: After the Affair

    Marriage 911: After the Affair

    Register now for Dr. Cheryl’s FREE Relationship Reboot couples workshop on Zoom - Saturday April 13th 10-1 Pacific time HERE
    This month only! Dr. Cheryl is teaching some FREE relationship workshops! If you want to be the first to know when registration opens make sure you get on the VIP waitlist HERE.
    You’ll also hear about the 12 week Become Passion program—it kicks off May 3rd.
    Still not sure if Become Passion is right for you? Check out some testimonials from real couples just like you!
    Marriage 911! What's your emergency? 
    Dr. Cheryl, HELP! How can I ever get over the pain of my partner’s affair? 
    Believe it or not, it is possible to recover from a betrayal in your relationship. It may not be easy, but great relationships always revolve around intention.
    On today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, I’m teaching you everything you need to know about affairs—and what you and your partner can do in the aftermath to try and reestablish trust in your relationship. 
    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    There are sexual affairs and emotional affairs and they can be equally devastating (02:18)

    An emotional affair is when you're sharing intimate hopes and dreams with someone who's not your spouse and your spouse doesn’t know (03:29)

    All sympathy tends to go to the person who’s been cheated on, but we’re all just bozos on the bus who make mistakes (06:49)

    No one can earn our trust, they can only choose to act in a trustworthy manner (09:40)

     Very few things hurt as much as being betrayed, but there is hope (10:33)


    Want to learn more about Buddhism and relationships? Cheryl’s book Buddha’s Bedroom is a great resource!
    Let’s Connect!  


    Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here 

    Youtube

    If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz


    Follow @drcherylfraser on Instagram 


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    • 13 min
    Marriage 911: Verbal Abuse

    Marriage 911: Verbal Abuse

    This month only! Dr. Cheryl is teaching some FREE relationship workshops! If you want to be the first to know when registration opens make sure you get on the VIP waitlist HERE.
    You’ll also hear about the 12 week Become Passion program—it kicks off May 3rd.
    Still not sure if Become Passion is right for you? Check out some testimonials from real couples just like you!
    Marriage 911! What's your emergency? 
    So, you’ve just had a flooded argument… Even if you didn't resort to overt verbal abuse like yelling, swearing, or being especially cruel, you know that you said irrational things. But here’s the truth: It's not entirely your fault. When we’re dysregulated, we’re not rational. 
    On today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, I’m teaching you about verbal abuse. Verbal abuse has the power to make us spiral—we go down the dark rabbit hole and end up rehashing every old wound, never seeming to get out of that same repeating argument. It isn’t always obvious but it does occur way too often—and it can absolutely destroy your relationship.
    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    Verbal abuse can be bickering, criticizing and nitpicking, and using controlling language (04:09)

    Giving your partner the silent treatment or a severe lack of communication can also feel abusive (04:37)

    Learning to self regulate our emotions is one of the most important things we can do for our relationships (06:58)

    Be kind to your friend… And if you snap, apologize! (07:38)


    Want to learn more about Buddhism and relationships? Cheryl’s book Buddha’s Bedroom is a great resource!
    Let’s Connect!  


    Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here 

    Youtube

    If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz


    Follow @drcherylfraser on Instagram 


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    • 10 min
    Marriage 911: Is Divorce the Answer?

    Marriage 911: Is Divorce the Answer?

    This month only! Dr. Cheryl is teaching some FREE relationship workshops! If you want to be the first to know when registration opens make sure you get on the VIP waitlist HERE.
    You’ll also hear about the 12 week Become Passion program—it kicks off May 3rd.
    Still not sure if Become Passion is right for you? Check out some testimonials from real couples just like you!
    Marriage 911! What's your emergency? 
    Maybe you feel like it’s time for divorce, or you’ve fallen out of head-over-heels love, or maybe you’re even trying to recover from one of you stepping out on your relationship. Whatever it is,  every long term relationship runs into big obstacles… It’s who we are and what we do together to surmount those obstacles that really matters in the end. 
    On today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, I’m teaching you about some of the biggest pain points a couple can have. That includes being on the edge of divorce, struggling with verbal abuse, attempting to recover from an affair, and that dreaded “I love you… but I'm not IN love with you, anymore” feeling.
    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    Feeling alone and lonely in a relationship is very common (04:44)

    Complacency can ruin a relationship (05:06)

    Sensuality and sexuality is a beautiful, powerful, important part of who we are as a couple (06:34)

    50% of second marriages fail because root problems aren’t being addressed (07:22)


    Want to learn more about Buddhism and relationships? Cheryl’s book Buddha’s Bedroom is a great resource!
    Let’s Connect!  


    Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here 

    Youtube

    If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz


    Follow @drcherylfraser on Instagram 


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    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
93 Ratings

93 Ratings

d schafer ,

Sex love and elephants

This is one of the best relationship podcast I have ever listened to. Thank you so much.

wgajr1 ,

Must listen podcast

Heard Dr. Fraser on another podcast and I’m so glad I did. So much great information presented is an accessible way. Definitely a must listen.

Pete & Lady ,

What a gift!

I found Dr. Cheryl on the Gottman Institute’s website, and how lucky am I to have found her!! Spot on with her advice and suggestions. So grateful you give us a podcast. Please keep it up!!

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