Bringing Intimacy Back

Episode 126: #1 Reason Men and Women Fail in Love with Andre Paradis

Bringing Intimacy Back has guest speaker Andre Paradis with what is the #1 reason why we fail at love? Are you having a hard time finding love? Dating? Bringing Intimacy Back has you covered. This is always the place Where Intimacy is Real and you will laugh, learn and love alongside our hosts every Thursday at 3:30pm EST Live! If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. Andre has been studying people his entire life. Over a decade ago, he was compelled to teach his findings and knowledge to the masses for they kept asking him “why things seemed to be so hard or confusing” when dealing with relationships, people and life. Since his studies and understandings of Relationships dynamics is so vast, Andre’s knowledge expands across all types of subjects such as: - Love/Life relationships with Men and Women, Regardless of gender and/or orientation) - Child Rearing (Married or single), - Workplace dynamic negotiations - Negotiating Wants and Needs - Effective Communication Strategies. Communication Tools and so on. Often, relationships can seem to be a power struggle. The magic is to be fully aware of the energy mechanism in place in these dynamics and learn to negotiate the terms to reduce power friction. This truly is the basis of Andre’s work. Married for over two decades and proud parent of two teens, Andre’s expertise spans not only over his knowledge studies, research and expertise as a Coach, Teacher, Educator, Mentor and public Speaker, but also over his actual life’s experience in dating, love, parenting and business. The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist. Download past episodes on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean & More! Rep your favorite show wherever you go - Shop BIB merch, Dr. April’s Improving Intimacy book series and more at https://bringingintimacyback.com/

Episode 125: Developing Intimacy with Yourself & Others with Coach Lee Hopkins

Bringing Intimacy Back has guest speaker Coach Lee Hopkins guiding us to having more meaningful connections with others. Let's not forget the most important connection out there, creating a healthier one with OURSELVES!! Are you ready to live a happier, more meaningful, and more connected life? This is always the place Where Intimacy is Real and you will laugh, learn and love alongside our hosts every Thursday at 3:30pm EST Live! If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. Coach Lee Hopkins (he/him/his) is a transgender man who helps people create lasting friendships. After struggling with loneliness most of his life, he's tried various ways to resolve it— including moving across the US to find his tribe and fit in. He’s learned that the key to creating meaningful relationships is not “fitting in” or “finding your tribe”, it’s about attracting your vibe. He’ll show us how this is possible for everyone. The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 124: Giving Voice to Female Sexual Pain with Traci Owen

Bringing Intimacy Back has guest speaker Traci Owen, RN, BSN, CSC, SE, will discuss how pain with sex impacts sexual desire! If your sexual desire has diminished due to pain, find out during this episode of Bringing Intimacy Back and what you can do to increase your sexual desire. This is always the place Where Intimacy is Real and you will laugh, learn and love alongside our hosts every Thursday at 3:30pm EST Live! If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. Traci Owen describes herself as a servant heart and healer. She began her journey in healthcare thirty-eight years ago at the age of seventeen. In 1989, she graduated from nursing school and began a lifelong journey of caring for people in a variety of healthcare roles. From 2009 to 2021, Traci worked in an oncology setting serving as a Care Manager where she walked the treatment journey with hundreds of patients. As she sought resources to help patients and their partner navigate struggles related to intimacy and sexuality, she recognized that there was a huge gap in the medical and mental health models of care specific to adult sexual health education and intervention for those experiencing natural body changes of aging, menopause, chronic health issues, cancer and the treatment of cancer, and physical body challenges. In 2015, Traci created a sexual health program inside her facility and began working with clients and their partners to address concerns related to relational intimacy, sexual body health, and the shared sexual experience. In 2018, she completed a post-graduate certificate program at the University of Michigan in Sexuality Counseling & Sexuality Education. In 2020, she was awarded AASECT Certification as a Sexuality Counselor. There are less than 1,300 professionals who have met the exceptional standards required to attain AASECT Certification. In 2021, Traci and her husband, Michael, established Intimate Pathways Center for Sexual Health, a private practice in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Traci identifies her professional role as a partnership with an individual or couple to create a safe environment where intimacy and sexuality can be explored. Our society is drenched with mixed sexual messages, myths, and unrealistic expectations. Our bodies are in constant transition over a lifetime and as the sexual body ages, so will the sexual experience. Traci seeks to guide her clients as they navigate these messages and body transitions by exploring their intimate and sexual desires, providing education, and making recommendations to address the identified concerns. She is a collaborative professional and enjoys working with other members of the healthcare team to help a client meet their goals. “Sexual health applies to Everybody & Every Body.” Traci For more information, visit www.intimatepathways.org/ The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 123: Dating with a Sexual Dysfunction with Anna Leonarda

If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. Dating with a Sexual Dysfunction!! Dating is already hard, lets add sexual dysfunction into the mix. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back, hosts Dr. April and Coach Kay talk with Anna Leonarda to discuss Dating with a Sexual Dysfunction. Anna is a single mother of 2 children and resides in a suburb of Chicago, IL. She is a 9-year breast cancer survivor who has struggled with sexual dysfunction for many years. After getting divorced, she wondered how she would enter the dating scene if she has sexual limitations. Anna found traditional dating apps intimidating. She created a dating app to help this unique demographic to find companionship without the fear of being judged or embarrassed. The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 122: What is Love with Juan Lee

If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back, hosts Dr. April and Coach Kay welcome Juan Lee, Transformational speaker, thought leader and author. Founder and executive director of Clear Journey a nonprofit that teaches attitudes and life skill for success. He has been a Christian for over 30 years. He has seen the message of love made so difficult that its confusing. He removes the confusion by making it very simple to understand. He has found the things that we have in common to be more important than looking for the things that divide us. In religions, the vehicle is God, that the churches, mosques and the synagogue use to facilitate the message of love with much confusion. Apart from the God concept, the message of love is the vehicle for humanity. The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 121: Why Men Struggle to Love with Eddie Capparucci

If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back, hosts Dr. April and Coach Kay welcome Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS. Eddie Capparucci will discuss Why Men Struggle to Love! Dr. Eddie Capparucci is a licensed professional counselor and coach. He is certified in the treatment of Problematic Sexual Behaviors and is the creator of the Inner Child Model for the treatment of sexual and pornography addiction. Eddie has worked with professional athletes among his many clients, including NFL and MLB players and television personalities. He serves as the clinical director for the National Decency Coalition, an organization working with state governments to help limit the access of pornography to minors. He is the administrator of the websites www.MenAgainstPorn.org and www.SexuallyPureMen.com. He has also written for Covenant Eyes, KingdomWorks, XXXChurch, and Marriage.com. Over the years, he has spoken to numerous organizations regarding the harmful impact pornography has on individuals, relationships, and society. He hosts a monthly webcast entitled: Getting to the Other Side. Eddie is the author of Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction and Removing Your Shame Label: Learning to Break Free of Shame and Feel God’s Love. His new book is entitled, Why Men Struggle to Love: Overcoming Relational Blind Spots. The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 120: Weight Loss Despite Having Hypothyroidism with Gintare Balseviciute

If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back, host Dr. April and co-host Coach Kay welcome Guest Speaker Gintare Balseviciute who will be discussing Weight Loss Despite Having Hypothyroidism. Gintare Balseviciute is a nutritionist and wellness coach, focusing on weight loss for women who suffer with thyroid or have imbalance hormones. Couple years ago she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and as a side effect I started to gain weight. All her life she was a very healthy person. She always exercised and ate healthy, but even healthy people do get underlying health conditions unfortunately. Her life changed upside down from that moment and she needed to figure out how to help herself and get better or even how she could avoid medication. It was a journey for sure and she was on the mission. Luckily Gintare found what helped her and now she’s on the mission to help other women. The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Rep your favorite Podcast wherever you go - Shop BIB merch and more at www.BringingIntimacyBack.com Interested in Sponsoring the show or being featured in a review or giveaway? More information about partnerships can be found at bringingintimacyback.com/sponsorship Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 119: Is Divorce the Answer with Raiford Palmer

If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back, host Coach Kay welcome Raiford Palmer, J.D., AAML. He is a long-time Illinois family law attorney and managing shareholder of Chicagoland-based STG Divorce Law where he focuses on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth individuals. Raiford Palmer will be discussing "Is Divorce the Answer"!! The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 118: Why S.E.X. Dies Out with Irene Fehr

If you like what you hear, rate our content and leave us a review on any social media platform you listen to us. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back, host Dr. April and co-host Coach Kay welcome Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, helps couples make love and sex work in long-term relationships and bring sex and passion into sexless ones. Bringing Intimacy Back will discuss Why Sex Dies in a Long-term Relationship & Why It’s a Good Thing! The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Rep your favorite Podcast wherever you go - Shop BIB merch and more at www.BringingIntimacyBack.com Interested in Sponsoring the show or being featured in a review or giveaway? More information about partnerships can be found at bringingintimacyback.com/sponsorship Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Episode 117: Kink it UP a Notch with Jacqueline Greely

Follow us on social media! We’re on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Wherever you listen to Bringing Intimacy Back, we’d appreciate it if you left us a review. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back we are getting kinky!! Guest Speaker Jacqueline Greely will discuss Kink and Intimacy, healing to enhance intimacy and embracing feminine energy for intimacy!

As an empath and healer, Jacqueline or affectionately called “Coach Jacqs” creates healing transformative spaces that gives women permission to live life unapologetically. As the founder of Mirrored Vision Coaching, LLC, Jacquie is purposed to help usher women into divine love and acceptance of themselves through safe talk spaces, retreats, teaching, coaching, and womb healing. She believes that women, through traumas, fears, abuse, can choose to live a life on their own terms and of her making. Jacqueline holds a master’s in public administration and over 10 years with the federal government. She also holds several trainings and certifications in birth work, yoga and Reiki practitioner, womb health, and administration.

“Sensuality is about living in the expression of who you are.” This is a statement that Jacqueline Greely lives by and helps other women to empower themselves to do the same.

From a young age, Jacquie was always curious about human behavior and sexuality. Alongside her young teen books were reference guides on psychology, medical articles, and a few steamy romance novels from her grandmother’s bookshelf! In college, she became a peer health educator as part of a work-study program assisting in clinics and workshops. Soon, she was leading a weekly contraception workshop for health clinic patients. Though post-college took her on a different path, women’s empowerment never strayed far from her heart. In 2013, after suffering a devasting loss, Jacquie became a certified yoga instructor and shortly after became a full-circle doula.

Focusing on the care of women in postpartum, she was once again able to support and educate women on accepting themselves wholly, especially sexually. Once again, at the start of the 2020 pandemic, Jacquie was offered an opportunity to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a sexologist. In 2021, Jacqueline became a certified clinical sexuality coach and master sexpert. Find more information at www.mirroredvisioncoaching.com.

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Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one’s personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy.

Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology.

Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.