Explore every episode of the podcast Charting Toward Intimacy
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| Who Told You That Sex Should Be Effortless? | Ep. 207 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:41:04 | |
Transform your sex life with 7 essential conversations - Get Let's Talk About "It" ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Is Making Out OK While Abstaining? | Ep. 206 | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:07:23 | |
NEW Course Let's Talk About "It" is available NOW! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Porn, Prayer, and NFP: Victoria's Story | Ep. 198 | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:28:53 | |
Get the Catholic Sex Course for Women right here! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Emotional or Physical Intimacy: Which Comes First? | Ep. 108 | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
Kind of like the question of the chicken or the egg, which comes first physical or emotional intimacy? Well there are two basic camps that people typically fall into: (1) those who desire physical intimacy in order to feel emotionally close or (2) those who need to feel emotionally intimate before they are ready to be physically intimate. Here's the fun part, a lot of times, couples are matched up where one spouse is one of those categories and the other spouse is the opposite! This week we're breaking down what these categories are and giving you some tips to work on both your physical and your emotional intimacy. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Let Me Tell You About Teena | Bonus Episode | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:11:00 | |
Teena is a product designed for teens and preteens to get them excited about cycle tracking and help them understand what is going on in their cycle. I'm really excited to share this completely honest review with you. Teena did provide me one of their devices for free to check it out, but my review is completely my own. Head over to Instagram to enter the giveaway! Want to purchase a Teena for your teen? Get $20 off here. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Responsible Parenthood: A Powerhouse Term | Ep 107 | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:31:33 | |
We'd like to present the term "Responsible Parenthood" as the new word we start using when we are describing what Catholic married couples do when they discern children, use NFP, and really just live out their lives as married couples, regardless of fertility status. The term NFP falls short when we have discussions about what Catholic married couples are called to. NFP, after all, is just a tool. Responsible Parenthood, according to St. Pope Paul VI is a way of life that all married couples are called to live. Read along in Humanae Vitae with us. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Basics | A New Way to Introduce NFP in Marriage Prep | Bonus Episode | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:13:04 | |
NFP Basics is an add-on marriage preparation module that any marriage prep/pre-cana program can easily implement into their program. NFP Basics covers the theology behind why the church teaches NFP for family planning and why the church has a prohibition on contraception and fertility treatments like IVF. Then the program covers basic fertility science and gives an overview of most of the major methods available to couples to track the woman's cycle and plan their family. In this episode, Ellen is on to tell you a little more about the program and her experience implementing this in a number of dioceses in California. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Sex is Holy | Ep. 106 | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:30:13 | |
Do you still struggle with reconciling that sex is good and holy? It's so common for us to think of sex as something bad or dirty, but it's not, I repeat NOT bad and dirty. Sex is good, it's better than good, it's HOLY. If you're wondering what we meant by unity cross, click here! Sorry that Googling "unity cross" doesn't actually give you what we meant! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Do I Owe My Husband Sex? | Ep. 105 | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:32:10 | |
Let's chat about the marital debt! Who owes who sex? Who is supposed to be the one to sacrifice? What even is sacrificial love? We'll get into all these questions and more in this week's episode. Here's the book we mentioned called Theology of the Body in Simple Language ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| A Letter from St. Valentine to Married Couples | Ep. 104 | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:30:48 | |
Your marriage is a battleground. Truly, the forces of good and evil are fighting against each other in your marriage and in all marriages. If you've ever felt like something is just fighting against you having a calm, peaceful, and good marriage.... it's because there is. Today in the episode we're talking about the particular difficulties of living in marriage in today's world. My Delight is open February 13-15, sign up at this link here. Listening to the episode after Feb 13-16 2023? Sign up at the link above to get on the waitlist to be the first to know when the course opens again! Here's the letter from "St. Valentine" (Thanks Chat GPT) Dear Married Couples, Greetings to you on this special day in honor of love and commitment. I am St. Valentine, and I am writing to encourage you in your journey as a married couple. I know that being married in today's world can be filled with many challenges, but I want to remind you to always trust in God and His plan for your marriage. He has brought you together for a purpose, and He will be with you every step of the way. Lean on your faith in God to provide you with the strength and wisdom you need to navigate the ups and downs of marriage. Seek His guidance in every decision you make and turn to Him in prayer when you face difficulties. Remember that God is the source of all love and that He is the foundation upon which your marriage should be built. Trust in His love and grace to sustain you, and you will find peace and joy in your relationship. I pray that God will bless your marriage and fill it with love, joy, and peace. May your love for each other continue to grow and flourish, and may you always find comfort and support in your faith in Him. With Love, Your Valentine ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Why Not Contraception? | Ep. 103 | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:26:51 | |
We hear it a lot: "Contraception would be easier" "Why can't my husband and I just use a condom?" "I wish we could just have the option." Let's dive into why contraception isn't even a choice. We're pulling from Humanae Vitae as well as the Theology of the Body to get some answers. We get it, this topic isn't easy. Reach out to us, we want to hear from you! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Increase Your Phase 3 Desire | Ep. 102 | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:33:50 | |
You're looking at your chart and you see the signs of ovulation and know phase 3 is coming. You're excited to finally be able to come together with your spouse after abstaining for a few weeks, the first time is great....then... well you're tired, you just don't feel like it, and suddenly phase 3 is over and you're looking ahead at more time of abstinence. Sound familiar? We've been there and in a lot of ways, we're still there! Let's chat about some things you can do to increase your desire in phase 3! Looking for Lingerie? Shop Mentionables, one of our partners here. Use code ELLEN10 for 10% off too! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Why Do You Use NFP? | Ep. 101 | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:30:11 | |
Are you checking off the "NFP box" or is your heart really in it? We're bringing you this podcast episode to encourage you and your spouse to dig a little deeper into your "why" behind using NFP in your marriage. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| We're Too Busy | Ep. 197 | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:36:43 | |
In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the impact of busyness on intimate relationships. They highlight how constantly busy schedules can strain the connection with spouses and offer practical strategies to maintain intimacy. Additionally, they share personal experiences and the role of faith in navigating stressful, chaotic periods, emphasizing the significance of prioritizing family and marriage over societal pressures and financial worries. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Let's Interview Ellen and What's the Future of the Podcast? | Ep. 100 | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:51:14 | |
Kathleen takes over today and interviews Ellen about the past, present and future of the podcast. We chat about what started the podcast and where the spirit is leading us for the future of the podcast. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Discernment and Prayer | Ep. 99 | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:29:31 | |
Having trouble with discerning God's call for your family planning intentions? So are we! Join us to chat about discernment and we'll share with you the biggest secret to discernment. Spoiler alert! It's prayer. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Talking to Others About Birth Control | Ep. 98 | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:31:14 | |
Rachel Mullet Joins us to share her experience both with using the Birth Control Pill and then later sharing her experience with others and encouraging Natural Family Planning instead. Listen in for great tips on how to talk about this difficult subject with others! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Marriage is Ordered to Procreation | Ep. 97 | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:33:31 | |
Ever wondered what it really means that marriage is ordered to procreation? Why do we sometimes get people who think the only reason for marriage is having children? The primary end of marriage is procreation, but what does that mean for us and how do we work that into our discernment of avoiding or achieving pregnancy? ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| You Are Called...To Integrate Your Body and Soul | Bonus Episode | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:45:15 | |
Hey there! Welcome to this special bonus episode in partnership with FOCUS. This episode is also posted on the SEEK podcast! If you're in college and you haven't signed up for SEEK yet, now is the time. Click here for more info on SEEK23 Reach out to the Charting Toward Intimacy team on Instagram @chartingtowardintimacy or chartingtowardintimacy@gmail.com Charting For Single Women from Pearl and Thistle Charting As a Single Woman podcast episode - Charting Toward Intimacy Podcast Episode General Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning Resources Secular resources on Fertility Awareness Taking Charge of your Fertility Facts about Fertility - for doctors by doctors ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Talking to *not* Your Daughter (or son) about NFP | Ep. 96 | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:27:47 | |
Ever been in a position to talk to a teen or young adult about NFP or Fertility Awareness and been unsure about how to approach it? Monica and Renzo Ortega are on to share about their experience being in a mentor roll with teens and young adults as youth ministers and how they navigate these sensitive conversation topics. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Charting On Vacation | Ep. 95 | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:31:32 | |
Traveling soon? We've got tips for charting while you're traveling. Listen in for what to do when you're going to loose a day traveling, be in a different time zone, or maybe you're expecting your fertile window to close the day you are on an airplane all day long. Magic Mind is the sponsor of this week's episode. Check them out at magicmind.co/intimacy use code INTIMACY20 at check out to save 20% off of a one time purchase or 40% off total off of a subscription! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP in Marriage Prep | Ep. 94 | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:31:16 | |
The state of NFP in Marriage Prep is....well terrible. Kathleen and I have some thoughts and I have a program that has been working incredibly well that I can't wait to share with you! If you are interested in NFP Basics the NFP Marriage prep module that we mention in this week's episode, email nfpbasics@ellenholloway.com or visit: ellenholloway.com/nfp-basics Magic Mind is the sponsor of this week's episode. Check them out at magicmind.co/intimacy use code INTIMACY20 at check out to save 20% off of a one time purchase or 40% off total off of a subscription (only valid for the next 10 days)! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Wasn't the Original Plan | Ep. 93 | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:36:24 | |
Kathleen and I dive into the theological implications of NFP and the fact that NFP really exists as a solution to a modern problem we have because of Original Sin. Magic Mind is the sponsor of this week's episode. Check them out at magicmind.co/intimacy use code INTIMACY20 at check out to save 20% off of a one time purchase or 40% off total off of a subscription (only valid for the next 10 days)! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| A Conversation with an NFP Instructor of Over 20 Years | Ep. 92 | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:31:37 | |
This conversation with Holly Baril is fascinating! We chat about her experience using and teaching the Creighton Model for over 20 years. Sneak peak: She would love to throw the chart out the window because charting is hard work and she's been doing it for what feels like forever, but she won't give it up because of the health benefits and knowledge of her body! Connect with Holly on Instagram ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Do You Have a Habit of Saying No? | Ep. 196 | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:07:49 | |
In this episode, Ellen discusses the common habit of saying no to sex initiated by a spouse. She shares her personal experience of realizing this habit and challenges listeners to reflect on their reasons for frequently declining intimacy. Ellen encourages evaluating whether these reasons are genuine or simply habitual excuses, urging a more mindful approach to fostering a loving and unifying sexual relationship with their husbands. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| What Does the Pelvic Floor Have to Do With My Sex Life? With Brittany Pearson | Ep. 91 | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:29:39 | |
Brittany Pearson joins us to chat about the pelvic floor and how the health of your pelvic floor affects your life and especially your sex life! Find out more about Brittany here. Looking for more on the pelvic floor? Check out episode 70 with Jen of Tighten Your Tinkler. Looking for relief from pelvic floor issues? Tighten Your Tinkler's signature program is for you! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Let's Talk About Tech, Baby | Ep. 90 | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:41:59 | |
You've got femtech questions, we've got answers. We're running through a whole bunch of tech like Tempdrop, Natural Cycles, Daysy, Apple Watch, Clearblue, Ava, Mira, and Inito to give you some insight into where you can use these things in your fertility awareness journey (and which ones you definitely can't use, at least not yet). Interested in TempDrop? Get 10% off with code CHARTINGTOWARDINTIMACY ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Don't Just Accept Cycle Irregularity - Do Something About It! | Ep. 89 | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:26:28 | |
Christy Murray is back with us to discuss cycle irregularity, what it is, what's normal, and what you should do if you have irregularities. Christy came on the podcast before to share her journey through infertility - listen to episode 68 here. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| We Idolize Sex | Ep. 88 | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:35:11 | |
What is the degree to which you idolize sex? Kathleen and I chat about what an idol is vs an icon and how we need to shift sex from being an idol to being an icon. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the Seasons: Perimenopause | Ep. 87 | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:28:42 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. We made it to Perimenopause. This is the last episode in this series because it's the last season of charting that a woman would naturally have. Mary Finnigan joins us to chat about perimenopause and what you might expect when you head into the season of lessening fertility. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the Seasons: Postpartum | Ep. 86 | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:42:22 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. This week's topic is NFP during the postpartum season. Kristi from @postpartumgrace is joining us this week. If you're in it now, soon to be, or know someone in this season, this episode is a must listen! We talk methods, burnout, lack of sleep, health, mental capacity for charting, Baby Blues, PPA and PPD, and more! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Have a question you want to hear answered on a future podcast episode? Click Here to submit questions! Looking for support around sexuality, NFP, sexual ethics, or something we talked about in this episode? Click here to schedule a free 15 minute coaching call. Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com The Charting Toward Intimacy Patreon Community is now closed, if you would like to support the podcast, please consider purchasing one of our courses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP though the Seasons: TTC When it's "Difficult" | Ep. 85 | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:28:15 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. This week's topic is NFP when TTC (trying to conceive) when it's "difficult". Courtney Warday is joining us this week. What we mean by difficult is when you've been in this season for a while, maybe you're working with fertility specialists or a NaPro doctor, maybe you go in and out of hope, disappointment, resentment, longing, and so many more emotions. This episode is for you! Thank you to Kegg for sponsoring today's episode. Use code charting10 for $10 off at kegg.tech ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the seasons: TTC When it's "Easy" | Ep. 84 | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:31:18 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. This week's topic is NFP when TTC (trying to conceive) when it's "easy". What we mean by easy is those of us who find ourselves pregnant before we even planned it or who decide to try and then get pregnant within just a cycle or two. Kathleen is here to share some thoughts and insights on this season which could be as short as a few hours! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the Seasons: TTA with Irregular Cycles | Ep. 83 | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:20:23 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. This week's topic is NFP use when Trying to Avoid (TTA) with irregularities in your cycle. Dr. Lisa Kimbell joins us to chat charting with both normal and abnormal cycle irregularities (think postpartum vs. charting with PCOS) and how NFP can still effectively be used during these seasons. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the Seasons: TTA (Trying to Avoid) In General | Ep. 82 | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:24:45 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. This week's topic is NFP use when Trying to Avoid (TTA) in general. Jen and Logan of Surprised by Marriage join us this week. Check out their resources: https://surprisedbymarriage.com/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| One (Really Hard) Thing You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Sex Life | Ep. 195 | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:09:40 | |
Ellen discusses the essential role of forgiveness in maintaining a healthy sexual and marital relationship. She emphasizes that forgiving a spouse, while difficult, is crucial for opening up emotionally and physically within the marriage. Ellen outlines what forgiveness truly means and why it is necessary, dispelling common misconceptions. She also connects unforgiveness with physical tension and reduced sexual pleasure, offering practical steps to forgive through faith in Jesus. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the Seasons: Newly Married and TTA | Ep. 81 | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:28:49 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. Our second topic is NFP use when you're newly married and TTA (Trying to Avoid) ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the Seasons: Charting as a Single Woman | Ep. 80 | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:23:14 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. Our second topic is charting as a single woman with Taryn DeLong ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP Through the Seasons: Charting During Adolescence | Ep. 79 | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:29:08 | |
Welcome to our NFP through the seasons series! We'll go from Adolescence to Perimenopause and everything in between. We are starting with Charting in Adolescence with Hanna Cox Introducing your daughter to charting download ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Why Faith Matters in Reproductive Healthcare with Mary Kate Knorr | Ep. 78 | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:29:52 | |
Get ready for a great conversation about faith and reproductive healthcare. We know they are both important on their own, but they make even more sense together! Reach out to Mary Kate Knorr: ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Is Ellen Pregnant? - Processing the Emotions Around Pregnancy | Ep. 77 | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:33:25 | |
Hey guys! this episode gets pretty personal as Kathleen and I process the emotions behind the possibility that I (Ellen) am pregnant with a method error pregnancy. This is something that a lot of us using NFP have either experienced or are scared of experiencing. Listen in for a real life conversation processing the possibility of being pregnant when I really don't want to be. Wondering what the outcome is? You'll have to listen to the end when I share. In a similar situation or feel like you need someone to talk to about other NFP related issues? Check out my coaching options below. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| The Acronyms and Phrases We Use (and the ones we should stop using!) | Ep. 76 | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:50:27 | |
BBT, MM, CM, CrM, STM, DPO, P+3...... ever looked at all of those letters and numbers and wondered what they all mean? We power through ALLL of them (or as many as we could find). This episode's a long one, but definitely listen to the end because we talk about some of the problematic acronyms and phrases we use and why we should stop using them. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Confessing Sexual Sin with Fr. Matthew Murray | Ep. 75 | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:28:14 | |
Ever wondered how to go about confessing sexual sin, especially when you're embarrassed or feel shame around it? Fr. Matthew and I chat about these situations and some suggestions when it comes to sexual sin. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| NFP isn't the Problem With Your Marriage | Ep. 74 | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:32:33 | |
Hot takes here in this episode. We hear a lot of resentment about NFP, and Kathleen and I have been through those seasons of resentment as well, we're not immune to the struggles of NFP, but sometimes it's taken too far and the way NFP is talked about becomes entirely negative. NFP also sometimes gets blamed for all the problems in a marriage, and the thing is, NFP is a magnifying glass for problems already present in a marriage between two fallen humans. Marriage ministries we suggest: https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Licit and Illicit Acts with Dr. Sarah Bartel (Part 2) | Ep. 73 | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:42:52 | |
Dr. Sarah Bartel is back for part 2! We had so much response from our first episode on licit and illicit acts and we didn't have time to cover everything. We dig into a few more topics here like pornography and imaginative play. Interested in checking out the Abundant workshop mentioned at the end? Head to https://abundant.canafeast.com/cti
If you have more questions about licit and illicit acts, book a coaching session with me below! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Prudence vs Generosity | Ep. 72 | 31 May 2022 | 00:31:06 | |
Ever had the thought that Prudence and Generosity are opposites? So have we, but after careful study, we've realized they are inextricably linked and one really leads to the other if we are practicing a life of virtue! Did you listen to last episode? The FREE Little Way of Marriage Workshop is available at any time, head to http://www.littlewayofmarriage.com/cti ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Tempering Male Sexual Arousal with Kurt Holloway | Ep. 194 | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:19:46 | |
Ellen and her husband Kurt discuss strategies to balance arousal differences between partners during foreplay and sex, particularly when a man's arousal curve is faster than a woman's. They stress the importance of mutual responsibility for each other's pleasure within a Catholic marriage, offering practical tips for men to manage their arousal and focus on their wives. Key elements include effective communication, patience, and intentional practice to ensure both partners enjoy a mutually satisfying sexual experience. The episode addresses misconceptions about sexual duration and underscores the selfless nature of intimacy, aiming for both partners to achieve pleasure together. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Licit and Illicit acts with Dr. Sarah Bartel (Part 1) | Ep. 71 | 23 May 2022 | 00:33:21 | |
Dr. Sarah Bartel joins us to chat about licit and illicit acts when it comes to sex. With her doctorate in moral theology, she's definitely a great person to ask these questions to! Sarah also shares about she and her husband's marriage workshop in which they have a great module on sex which includes licit and illicit acts. I picked Sarah's brain about a couple common questions I get on the topic namely female orgasm, manual stimulation, and lingerie! Interested in checking out the premium Abundant workshop? https://abundant.canafeast.com/cti If you purchase the abundant workshop though this link you'll also get a 1-hour coaching session with me. If you have more questions about licit and illicit acts, book a coaching session with me below! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Your Pelvic Floor is NOT a Magical Unicorn | Ep. 70 | 16 May 2022 | 00:36:02 | |
Jenn of Tighten Your Tinkler joins us to talk about the pelvic floor and how pelvic floor disfunction is something that is common, but not normal. I repeat, NOT NORMAL. If you're seeing signs of pelvic floor disfunction, that's something you need to start looking into so that it doesn't become a bigger issue later in life. Personal disclaimer: I signed up for their signature program and I cannot sing its praises enough. I loved the program and it helped with my personal symptoms I was seeing after 2 children. I highly encourage all of you to check out the Tighten Your Tinkler program and consider signing up! Purchase the Tighten Your Tinkler Signature Program here! Here's the quiz we mentioned on the episode. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||
| Sex and Arousal in the Different Phases | Ep. 69 | 02 May 2022 | 00:37:48 | |
Sex and arousal is very different throughout the cycle and Kathleen and I get into specifics about things that will work and things that won't during different phases of the cycle. **Marked explicit because we talk about specific positions, as always, please exercise prudence when listening to Charting Toward Intimacy episodes where others can hear** ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com | |||