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Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast

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Couples Therapy
Intimacy
Emotional Intimacy
Communication
Emotional Connection
Communication In Relationships
Sexual Intimacy
Sexual Desire
Sexual Health
Attachment Theory
Relationships
Sexual Relationships
Sexuality
Attachment Styles
Relationship Dynamics
Vulnerability
Sex Therapy
Menopause
Desire
Mental Health

Couples podcast to help committed couples keep it hot! Find hope to keep your marriage and committed relationships emotionally connected and sexually erotic. Certified sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson is joined by global leader in couples therapy - George Faller, LMFT for an expert, frank and fascinating conversation about sex, love, therapy, relationship dynamics, healthy couples and marriage. We ... more

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Latest Episodes

When someone is committed to fidelity and their partner absolutely does not want sex—is there any hope?

Technically, sexless is considered less than 10x a year—but for some people, there is no sex. Sometimes each partner still has desire but they do... more

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are talking about how we can achieve better communication even if we have very different communication styles. Laurie and George discuss the idea of relationship continuity. Partners remember something that... more

Let's talk about five primary emotions: joy, fear, anger, sadness, shame, and disgust – feeling all of them is important, especially with your partner. Emotions are the language of the body. They say, "pay attention, something's happening!" But so of... more

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are discussing reaching withdrawers through the body. When the withdrawer is anticipating something negative, they become activated, freeze and fall into a shame spiral. This shame spiral causes distance i... more

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Recent Guests

Owen Marcus
Creator of the Meld group (Men's Emotional Leadership)
Meld group
Episode: 553: Reaching Withdrawers
Jef Slootmaekers
EFT trainer, author on conflict and intimacy
Private practice; Routledge (publisher)
Episode: 552: On Shame and Belonging with Jef Slootsmaekers
Joe Dew
Journalist and caregiver for Bryson
Private individual
Episode: 545: Joe & Myra Sitdown
Myra Teasley
Retired OBGYN
Private individual
Episode: 545: Joe & Myra Sitdown
Dr. Sue Johnson
Founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Episode: Foreplay Replay - Sue Johnson Talks Sex!
Clare Stadlen
Certified eating disorder specialist; founder of CAS Counseling
CAS Counseling (Durham, NC)
Episode: 536: How to Feel More Confident Naked
Juliane Maxwald
Author; psychoanalyst; certified relationship and sex therapist
Based in New York City
Episode: 534: The Unconscious Life of Sexuality
Dr. James Hawkins
Relational expert, EFT trainer
Joshua Center, Arkansas
Episode: 533: Healing The Political Divide in Couples
Casey Caston
Co-founder of Marriage 365, author and speaker
Marriage 365
Episode: 528: The Marriage Habit

Hosts

Dr. Laurie Watson
Host and licensed sex therapist, frequently providing therapeutic guidance on sex and relationships.
George Faller
Co-host, couples therapist, EFT trainer, and facilitator of collaboration and case framing in discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Excellent Show; excellent hosts

    This podcast has been so helpful to me in navigating a history of challenges in a long term monogamous relationship. I especially appreciate the focus on attachment, emotional literacy and security and pursuer/ avoidant dynamics.

    Thanks so much & keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C’mon, Trust Me
    Canadaa year ago
  • Good sometimes Not so good others

    This podcast is alright. I hate how the hosts like to say other people are being close minded towards sex, but then only see how they view sex as “the right way.” Not everyone is as into sex as say the host Lori. That’s their right. Not every one wants and/or is happy to compromise themselves, for the pleasure of their partner. Like this oral sex episode. Not everyone likes oral sex! They may examine why and get deeper and still wind up.. not liking it. No one is wrong or right in a situation li... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    shay 🦄
    United Statesa year ago
  • Such a helpful series

    This is such a helpful series for me. Has helped me better understand and relate to my lower desire partner and be more patient with her as we navigate our marriage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dfd1985
    United Statesa year ago
  • Low desire partners beware

    This podcast diminishes the pain and reality of low desire partners. A groundbreaking study by Dr Cami Hurst which included 1300 participants revealed that low-desire can often be the result of many years of concentual-yet-unwanted (yes that is a thing) ‘duty sex’ by women in an effort to avoid negative reactionary responses by their partners, ie: sulking, coercion…basically anything that happens after the ‘NO’

    After many years of this unhealthy dynamic, women not only experience PTSD symptoms,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    annietags
    United Statesa year ago
  • Written transcript

    your podcast is realy enjoyable and informative. Could u please provide a written transcript so its easy for non eglish speaker to understand the podcast much better. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al SHIBLAWI
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, practical therapy insights that couples can apply at home.
Consistently praised for clear explanations of attachment and EFT concepts.
Some listeners feel ads interrupt content; quality varies per episode.

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552: On Shame and Belonging with Jef Slootsmaekers
Q: Could we begin with an example of shame and how it operates in a person and in a relationship?
Shame operates like a core apple with a rotten core that tries to hide itself; the protective surface makes the person fear exposure and expulsion from the group, which drives perfectionism and secretive behaviors, but therapy can help reveal the core self and foster belonging through compassionate repair.
552: On Shame and Belonging with Jef Slootsmaekers
Q: And it's such a human feeling. Can you help us a little bit about if shame were trying to tell us something, what would it be trying to tell us?
Shame is a multi-layered signal: first and foremost it is a natural, adaptive emotion that wants to be seen and understood. If left unexamined and becomes core shame, it can become a rigid force that blocks growth, but by organizing shame around attachment needs and belonging, we can learn to respond with repair rather than punishment.
Foreplay Replay - Man Can't Come
Q: What should a partner say to open up a difficult conversation about not reaching orgasm without triggering defensiveness?
Lead with warmth and appreciation, acknowledge their care, and frame the concern as a shared goal for closeness and mutual pleasure, not as blame.
534: The Unconscious Life of Sexuality
Q: Where would you like to start when exploring a client's internal conflicts about sex?
Juliane suggests starting with normalization and then widening the lens to examine the couple's emotional ecosystem, attachment patterns, and early experiences, since desire emerges from the relational context rather than occurring in isolation.
534: The Unconscious Life of Sexuality
Q: Okay. Have you ever been curious about what low desire is also telling us about our partner, or about ourselves?
Juliane explains that low desire often signals deeper emotional or relational issues rather than being a simple sexual problem, and she emphasizes exploring the broader context of the relationship to understand what the lack of desire might reveal about attachment, safety, and unresolved tensions.

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Two seasoned therapists co-host a relationship-focused show that blends clinical frameworks with practical coaching for couples. Episodes consistently explore dynamics like attachment, EFT, communication, sexual desire, and repairing intimacy, all with actionable strategies, real-life anecdotes, and sponsorships woven in. The format is supportive and educational, often modeling conversations, role-plays, and tools listeners can apply to deepen emotional connection and erotic intimacy in long-term relationships. A standout element is the explicit integration of therapy concepts with relatable storytelling, making complex topics accessible to dating or partnered adults seeking tangible improvements in their relationships.

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