IN THIS EPISODE: Elle believed she was grappling with low libido as she reached the age of 50, having been married for 25 years with three children in college. Intimacy in her relationship had become a burdensome task, postponed for weeks at a time until guilt finally compelled her to engage. She considered this ebb […]
IN THIS EPISODE: Janna dives into a question she receives often from women looking into her Wanting It More program: “Will this work for me if I don’t feel anything during sex?” A powerful misconception exists in our culture that something is wrong with a woman if she doesn’t experience intense sensations during intercourse. Many […]
IN THIS EPISODE: Everyone talks about getting more rest, but what does it truly mean to rest? Is it just about lying still and doing nothing? Join Janna and her good friend, Dr. Laura Froyen, as they dive into the world of rest in this delightful conversation. They explore various types of rest – physical, […]
IN THIS EPISODE: Ellen bravely opens up about her journey with Vaginismus, a condition she discovered on her wedding night when she and her husband tried to have intercourse for the first time. A moment that should have been filled with joy and excitement left Ellen feeling gutted and cheated, particularly because she and her […]
IN THIS EPISODE: Janna talks to the author of one of her most recommended books, “Sex, God, & the Conservative Church – Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy.” In this captivating conversation with Dr. Tina Schermer Seller, a licensed therapist specializing in sex and gender issues, they discuss her research of the Christian Conservative church and […]
IN THIS EPISODE: The dream of having a family can quickly darken in the face of fertility issues. Sex suddenly becomes a highly monitored business, filled with immense pressure and crushing timelines. 33 year-old Bridget endured three tumultuous years of IVF treatments, invasive medical procedures, severe sickness, and the trauma of pregnancy losses, all while […]
IN THIS EPISODE: When asked, “What do you like to do for fun?”, Crissie’s response was, “That’s a hard question for me.” Many women will relate to Crissie’s do-everything-for-everyone-except-myself mentality. This 40-year-old mother of four spent years consumed with providing for the needs of her young family. Figuring out her own needs, wants and enjoyments […]
IN THIS EPISODE: If you’ve ever dealt with painful or uncomfortable sex, this episode is a must listen. For years, Anna tolerated the trauma of painful intercourse. She describes the pain as feeling like rug burn for hours afterward. She was eventually diagnosed with vaginismus. Although she found pelvic floor therapy helpful, she didn’t feel […]
IN THIS EPISODE: Alyssa is a 31-year-old high school educator who’s been married to her high school sweetheart for 9 years. When she became sexually active in high school, she was terrified of pregnancy. Even though she was using birth control, she was so anxious for weeks afterward that it was hard to function. Once […]
IN THIS EPISODE: On the final day of our latest round, I gathered all the wonderful husbands and wives together for a warm farewell Zoom call. During this heartwarming session, I posed the question, “What’s been your most significant takeaway from this journey?” Their honest responses moved me to tears. At just eight weeks these […]