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Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast

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

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

In this Foreplay Replay we discuss the path to a long-term successful relationship requires putting your relationship above your individual interests, which runs counter to where we always start and where our culture starts, which is 'me first.' Join... more

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are diving into the world of the emotional withdrawer. When the withdrawer is feeling overwhelmed, they may pull away or shut down, often leaving their partner feeling confused and isolated. Listen in as w... more

In this Foreplay Replay we talk about how it is believed that 3-6% of people in the U.S. struggle with sexual compulsion, all genders can be affected. Sometimes sexual activities become compulsive and lead to damaging pattern in people's relationship... more

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are delving into the world of the emotional pursuer. Join our hosts, Laurie and George to talk about what it looks like when a partner is constantly seeking connection, why that pursuit can sometimes feel ... 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 of Brave Love Great Sex; licensed couple and certified sex therapist; prominent relationship and sex-therapy expert.
George Faller
Co-host, EFT trainer, and couples therapist with extensive practice in marriage therapy and EFT-based approaches.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Ah nope

    I’ve tried to listen to some of this podcast. And there is simply a bunch of hooey and bs flying around.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BoricZ
    United States10 days ago
  • Brave Love does lead to Great Sex

    What a gift it was to connect with the hosts of Brave Love, Great Sex! We had the opportunity to do a podcast swap and loved getting to talk about all things intimacy, connection, and the vulnerability and courage it takes to create brave love, which ultimately creates the space for great sex.

    Their knowledge and expertise across so many areas of relationships and intimacy came through in such a genuine and approachable way. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to meet them, learn from ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relationship Renovation Tarah
    United States12 days ago
  • Too many ads

    The pod starts off well enough, however the ads are just too long and too many. I understand that they need to make money, but I’m tuning out

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hazzathecoolman
    Australia2 months ago
  • Please cover impact of sex addiction in marriage

    Previously followed this pod but tired of the jokey vibe of the interactions between George and Laurie. Glad to hear them now taking a more professional, serious and compassionate approach to their audience. As a betrayal trauma survivor, I would greatly appreciate the topic of sex addiction in discussion. There are a ton of women out there navigating this issue and it greatly complicates the sexual dynamic..,please consider. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Betrayal survivor
    United States3 months ago
  • 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

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Listener feedback often highlights the hosts' expertise and compassionate delivery, though some criticize the ads and pacing.
Many reviews mention improved communication and deeper intimacy as outcomes from listening.
The show is praised for practical tools and emotional insight, with many noting EFT-based approaches are helpful.
Fans frequently recommend the podcast for couples therapy resources and personal growth.
Some critiques point to heteronormative framing or ads overshadowing content at times.

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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 veteran relationship therapists co-create a practical, relationship-focused show that blends emotionally focused therapy, attachment, and sex therapy to help couples stay emotionally connected and erotically engaged. Across episodes, they offer actionable tools, live demonstrations, and candid discussions on topics like trust after betrayal, navigating desire, boundaries, and managing stress during holidays or major life transitions. Unique strengths include a strong emphasis on co-regulation and repair, accessible coaching conversations, and thought-provoking experiments that translate clinical concepts into everyday relationship skills. The format often weaves in real-world examples, guest perspectives, and sponsor-supported resources... more

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4. Myra Teasley
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