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Intimacy Matters

Real Relating with Nicola Foster

17 episodes

9 months ago

Send us a textIntimacy Matters - Featuring Betty MartinTo celebrate International Podcast Day we are thrilled to release this exciting episode of Intimacy Matters. Nicola Foster and Jason Porthouse sit down with the wonderful human Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent and author of The Art of Receiving and Giving. Together, they dive into how understanding consent can transform (yes, really!) your relationships and intimacy.Key Highlights:The Wheel of Consent: Betty shares how her gr...

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Send us a textIntimacy Matters - Featuring Betty MartinTo celebrate International Podcast Day we are thrilled to release this exciting episode of Intimacy Matters. Nicola Foster and Jason Porthouse sit down with the wonderful human Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent and author of The Art of Receiving and Giving. Together, they dive into how understanding consent can transform (yes, really!) your relationships and intimacy.Key Highlights:The Wheel of Consent: Betty shares how her gr...

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Episodes (17/17)

Intimacy Matters

GUEST INTERVIEW with Betty Martin - The Art Of Receiving And Giving

Send us a textIntimacy Matters - Featuring Betty MartinTo celebrate International Podcast Day we are thrilled to release this exciting episode of Intimacy Matters. Nicola Foster and Jason Porthouse sit down with the wonderful human Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent and author of The Art of Receiving and Giving. Together, they dive into how understanding consent can transform (yes, really!) your relationships and intimacy.Key Highlights:The Wheel of Consent: Betty shares how her gr...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Coping With Adversity In Relationship

Send us a textCoping With Adversity In Relationship: Communication, Self-Care, and SupportEpisode Summary: This episode explores how partnerships are tested by life’s challenging events like illness, bereavement, miscarriage, and unemployment. We discuss how stress can take couples out of sync, and provide strategies for navigating tough times together.Key Topics Discussed:We start by examining the impact of significant life events on relationships, highlighting how stress disrupts daily life...

1 year ago

51 minutes

Intimacy Matters

The Fantastic World of Fantasy

Send us a textPrepare to dive into the wonderful world of sexual fantasy in this episode. We'll uncover the prevalence of fantasy in human sexuality and its vital role in exploring desires and boundaries. From understanding the functions of fantasy to exploring popular categories like multi-partner sex, taboo acts, and gender role exploration, we'll provide practical insights and tips for talking about fantasy without tears!Learn how open communication and shared exploration of fantasies can ...

1 year ago

42 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Anna Sansom - Writing The Erotic

Send us a textIn this episode we welcome erotic author Anna Sansom. We chat to Anna about all things erotic - and how we can get in touch with our own desires through creativity, even when it might feel really challenging. We also discuss her book Desire Lines - part memoir, part guide to reclaiming our erotic nature. Anna is a queer cis woman (pronouns: she/her) who is endlessly curious about how we experience and express our unique sexual selves. She started writing erotica over...

1 year ago

59 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Send us a textEndings, though difficult, are an essential part of life. Whether it's a breakup, divorce, or the loss of a loved one, endings can be traumatic. In the podcast we talk about how society often downplays the significance of endings, offering clichés like "plenty more fish in the sea," which fails to acknowledge the pain and complexity of separation.Research shows that the pain of a breakup can trigger physical responses similar to those of physical injury. Heartbreak is real and c...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Desire Discrepancy

Send us a textWelcome to the latest episode of the Intimacy Mattters podcast where we dive into intimacy and relationships. Highlights of this episode include:Sex Frequency: How often is "normal"?Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire: Why knowing the difference makes ALL the difference.Navigating Differences: Contrary to popular belief, sex can improve with time through exploration, communication, and a shift away from performance-based attitudes.Initiation Strategies: We share so...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Intimacy Matters

C is for Consent

Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Nicola and Jason dive into the crucial topic of consent within established relationships. We explore the dynamics of consent using the "wheel of consent" framework, addressing common questions and concerns about ongoing consent. Emphasizing open communication and mutual respect, we reflect on our own experiences with non-consensual touch and discuss practical ways to ensure boundaries are respected.Consent isn't just a one-time conversation—it's an ongoing...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Silva Neves - The Myth Of Sex Addiction

Send us a textIn this episode Nicola and Jason talk to author and psychotherapist Silva about the myths surrounding 'sex addiction'. It's become a buzzword of late, with celebrities caught in the 'Me Too' movement citing it as a reason for their behaviour. In his book 'Compulsive Sexual Behaviours', Silva challenges the notion that sex can be addictive at all, and provides a pathway towards healing for those who feel they do have a problem.In this wide ranging talk we'll bust some commo...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Intimacy Matters

The Power Of Both / And - Embracing Creative Tension

Send us a textAre you tired of the never-ending battle over how to load the dishwasher? 🍽️Do you and your partner feel like you're constantly at odds? 🤔In our latest podcast episode, we explore the fascinating concept of polarity in relationships and how it impacts every aspect of our lives.Join us as we discuss:The two types of people who load dishwashers: the precision-driven Scandinavian architect 🏠 and the free-spirited raccoon on meth 🦝How pushing each other into polarities can create un...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Intimacy Matters

A is for Appreciation

Send us a textWe're back! After a LONG hiatus (the longest in podcast history?) Intimacy Matters returns. In this episode we tell you some of what's been going on, what will be coming up, and begin with our A to Z of Relating with 'Appreciation'. Show notes:Love Languages Quiz:https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-languageIf you're ready to take the next step in deepening your connections, register for Nicola's newsletter - free ideas, tips, resources and details of upcoming events https://...

1 year ago

31 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Adam Wilder - Togetherness, Intimacy and Sovereignty.

Send us a textIn this episode we talk to Adam Wilder about all sorts of interesting stuff - how Togetherness, his school of connection and online community, started; safety versus authenticity (and how to navigate between them); the collective and the individual; 'us and them' and how we can use our common experiences to foster connection. We also touch on men's work, how we bring connection into our intimate relationships, saying no, how Dutch people break up with friends, notions of soverei...

4 years ago

51 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Ruth Culver - From Surviving to Thriving

Send us a textRuth Culver talks to us about the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems therapy, and her work linking IFS with Polyvagal Theory. Sounds complex? You'll be an expert after this podcast, which is full of learning and warmth too. Ruth talks about how we process trauma and how IFS can help us to gently access this and ultimately heal ourselves and our relationships.Ruth's website can be found here: http://calmheart.co.ukHer Survive/Thrive diagram can be dowloaded ...

4 years ago

48 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Jan Day - The Art Of Conscious Relationships

Send us a textWe talk to acclaimed relationship and intimacy expert Jan Day. We discuss Living Tantra, her school of intimacy and relating, and her forthcoming book. We look at what constitutes a conscious relationship and how to cultivate one, and get some advice on practices that couples can use to help keep intimacy alive in long term relationships.For more information visit Jan's website: www.janday.comAnd you can find us at www.realrelating.com/podcastIf you're ready to take ...

4 years ago

49 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Janet McGeever - Sex and the Menopause

Send us a textJanet McGeever is an educator, speaker, psychotherapist and author, based in Australia. Together with Diana Richardson she wrote Tantric Sex and the Menopause, and regularly hosts women's and couples workshops in Australia. We chat to Janet about her background and path to becoming a teacher, menopause issues, how we change as we age, the differences between the sexual response of men and women, and much much more.Janet can be found here: www.janetmcgeever.comIf you'...

4 years ago

46 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Introducing Intimacy Matters

Send us a textIn which our intrepid duo lay out their stall. Why a podcast? What is Intimacy Matters all about? What do we hope to achieve, and what can you, dear listener, expect? And finally, what does Alanis Morissette have to do with ANY of this? All will be revealed ...Contact us here: www.realrelating.comIf you're ready to take the next step in deepening your connections, register for Nicola's newsletter - free ideas, tips, resources and details of upcoming...

4 years ago

20 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Cate Mackenzie - Bridging, Flirting and being an Octopus

Send us a textWe chat to sex and relationship therapist Cate Mackenzie about being in lockdown with your partner, the importance of flirting and the difference between Turtles and Octopuses. Cate introduces us to the practice of Bridging as away of enhancing communication, and the importance of 'going slow'. We also find out how it was to do couples therapy 'live' on air with Denise Van Outen and fiancé Eddie!Cate's website is here: www.catemackenzie.comAnd you can find us at www...

4 years ago

47 minutes

Intimacy Matters

Kalindi Jordan: Shame, Healing and Sensuality

Send us a textKalindi Jordan is a teacher working with women and couples to help them reclaim their innate sensuality. We talk to her about the roots of shame, coming back to the body, giving and receiving, and the effects of trauma in blocking our pleasure. We look at the importance of working with others to help healing, and the power of group work.Kalindi can be found here: kalindijordan.comIf you're ready to take the next step in deepening your connections, register for ...

4 years ago

53 minutes