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Untangling Intimacy: Build Your Therapy Toolkit
Institute for Relational Intimacy
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 23

Yes, we’re going there — join Dr. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi for candid, deep, and playful discussions of all things SEX!
Untangling Intimacy is the podcast that helps therapists and coaches have fearless conversations about sex, intimacy, and relationships of every shape and style. We believe EVERY therapist should be prepared to work with sex issues — and we want to help you get there. (Not a therapist? Eavesdrop anyway — you’ll learn a lot, and have fun doing it.)
To learn more about Skye and her work, visit her website.
To learn more about Martha and her work, visit Institute for Relational Intimacy's website.
Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith is a certified sex therapist who holds a doctoral degree in Human Sexuality. She provides coaching and consulting services to clients and therapists, specializing in relationships and sexuality concerns.
Martha Kauppi is a certified sex therapist, supervisor, and speaker. She trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with relational intimacy challenges and sex issues, and is the author of Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients).
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A Whole New Way to Think About Consent
Episode 4
jeudi 22 janvier 2026 • Duration 48:19
Hosts Martha Kauppi and Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith explore the multifaceted nature of consent and differentiation, and their impact on relational issues.
Get the new free training series, “Anatomy of an Intervention: Early Session Sex Issues Work,” (and mark your calendar for a free webinar, January 23rd, 2026, 1 pm CST): https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/Anatomy-of-an-intervention-signup
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!
“What’s the Minimum?” — Working Through Pressure for Sex
Episode 3
jeudi 15 janvier 2026 • Duration 54:10
In this episode, hosts Dr K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi tackle a few listener-submitted questions involving clients' tendencies around applying—and responding to—sexual pressure.
Get the new free training series, “Anatomy of an Intervention: Early Session Sex Issues Work,” (and mark your calendar for a free webinar, January 23rd, 2026, 1 pm CST): https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/Anatomy-of-an-intervention-signup
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!
My Client Just Said WHAT!?!?!
Episode 2
jeudi 8 janvier 2026 • Duration 44:30
From sex pain to sexual menus, hosts Dr K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explore effective ways therapists can respond when a client brings up surprising, sensitive topics.
Get the new free training series, “Anatomy of an Intervention: Early Session Sex Issues Work,” (and mark your calendar for a free webinar, January 23rd, 2026, 1 pm CST): https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/Anatomy-of-an-intervention-signup
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!
Why We're Passionate About Talking About Sex
Episode 1
jeudi 1 janvier 2026 • Duration 57:24
In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss the paths that led them to their respective careers, strategies for introducing discussions about sex into your practice, and much more.
Get the new free training series, “Anatomy of an Intervention: Early Session Sex Issues Work,” (and mark your calendar for a free webinar, January 23rd, 2026, 1 pm CST): https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/Anatomy-of-an-intervention-signup
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!
Centering Pleasure: From Shame to Empowerment
Episode 10
jeudi 5 mars 2026 • Duration 53:06
In this episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi unpack what pleasure really means—the physiology of touch, the emotional and relational pieces, and so much more. Whether navigating common blocks, emphasizing embodiment, or underscoring the importance of small sensory moments, "Centering Pleasure: From Shame to Embodiment" offers insights on understanding, embracing, and effectively working with pleasure. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!
Working Through A Case of Misunderstood Consent
Episode 9
jeudi 26 février 2026 • Duration 31:12
In this special episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi go over interventions that were—or could be—applied to a real-life client scenario involving a couple with differing perspectives on an instance involving permission, consent, and self-pleasure.
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment
Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip
To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/
To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/
Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com
Thanks for listening!
Spit It Out!: Communicating About What You Actually Want
Episode 8
jeudi 19 février 2026 • Duration 50:32
In this episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi cover how effective communication can unlock meaningful, productive results.
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment
Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip
To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/
To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/
Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com
Thanks for listening!
Figuring Out What You Really, Really Want
Episode 7
jeudi 12 février 2026 • Duration 51:38
Hosts Martha Kauppi and Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith discuss the importance of clear, controllable goals, and how they can improve relationships.
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com Thanks for listening!
What Really Builds Trust
Episode 6
jeudi 5 février 2026 • Duration 38:46
In our latest episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss how keeping agreements, opening repair conversations, and engaging in honest accountability can rebuild relational trust after that trust has been breached.
Get “Anatomy of an Intervention: Early Session Sex Issues Work,” a new free training series: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/Anatomy-of-an-intervention-signup
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Purchase a copy of Martha Kauppi's book, "Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)," here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/book Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com
Belief Systems and Sex
Episode 5
jeudi 29 janvier 2026 • Duration 38:25
Hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss methods to sensitively deal with clients' belief systems around sex. Get “Anatomy of an Intervention: Early Session Sex Issues Work,” a new free training series: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/Anatomy-of-an-intervention-signup
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: https://workwithdrskye.com/ To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: support@marthakauppi.com









