web02.fireside.fm Sat, 02 May 2026 03:42:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Passion Place - Episodes Tagged with “Intimacy” https://podcast.passion.place/tags/intimacy Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:15:00 -0700 Welcome to Passion Place, your one-stop resource for navigating the complex yet rewarding waters of long-term relationships. Hosted by Mark, a tech geek who has turned his analytical skills toward understanding relationships, and Lisa, a licensed couples counselor with years of professional experience. Together, they delve into common challenges and effective strategies to enhance emotional connection, sexual intimacy, and communication between partners. Whether you’ve been married for two years or twenty-five, Passion Place offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you rediscover the passion and deepen your bond with your partner. en-us episodic Passion Place is your one-stop resource for reigniting passion and intimacy in long-term relationships. Hosts Mark and Lisa combine tech-savvy insights and professional counseling expertise to guide you towards a more fulfilling partnership. Passion.Place Welcome to Passion Place, your one-stop resource for navigating the complex yet rewarding waters of long-term relationships. Hosted by Mark, a tech geek who has turned his analytical skills toward understanding relationships, and Lisa, a licensed couples counselor with years of professional experience. Together, they delve into common challenges and effective strategies to enhance emotional connection, sexual intimacy, and communication between partners. Whether you’ve been married for two years or twenty-five, Passion Place offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you rediscover the passion and deepen your bond with your partner. no marriage, relationship, monogamy, spice, sex Passion.Place contact@passion.place 6: Intimacy, Needs, and Communication in Marriage http://podcast.passion.place/6 30eecc7d-68b6-477c-b564-de2cdb5230e8 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:15:00 -0700 Passion.Place full Passion.Place In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa venture into the multifaceted topic of sex within marriage, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling various psychological and relationship needs. They reveal how sex is a thread that connects emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth in couples, weaving these elements into a strong relational fabric. 36:14 no In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa venture into the multifaceted topic of sex within marriage, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling various psychological and relationship needs. They reveal how sex is a thread that connects emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth in couples, weaving these elements into a strong relational fabric. Key Topics Covered The psychological and relationship needs fulfilled by sex in marriage Overcoming discomfort and enhancing communication about sex The dynamic of men's need of sex to feel loved and women’s need to feel loved before desiring sex How differing expectations around sex can fuel healthy relationship dialogue The importance of playfulness, mindfulness, and sensuality in a thriving sex life Tune in to unravel how sex can be a vehicle for deepened connection, self-discovery, and stress relief, beyond just physical pleasure. Discover playful strategies and mindful practices to transform your approach to intimacy, and learn how to communicate about these tender topics in a respectful and authentic manner. Don’t miss out on insights that could redefine your relationship's intimate landscape! Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/6 (http://podcast.passion.place/6) Discussion Resources https://www.amazon.com/Proper-Care-Feeding-Husbands/dp/0060520620 (https://www.amazon.com/Proper-Care-Feeding-Husbands/dp/0060520620?utm_source=passionplace&utm_medium=shownotes) – The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands book by Laura Schlessinger https://www.benchmarkpsychology.com.au/its-a-fact-men-have-a-higher-sex-drive-than-women-are-all-relationships-doomed/ (https://www.benchmarkpsychology.com.au/its-a-fact-men-have-a-higher-sex-drive-than-women-are-all-relationships-doomed/?utm_source=passionplace&utm_medium=shownotes) – Quote: In fact, 51% of men would like to have sex at least every day compared to only 7% of women. Find us online - Instagram - passion.place.show (https://www.instagram.com/Passion.Place.Show/) - Email the show - show@passion.place (mailto:show@passion.place) - YouTube Channel - @PassionPlace (https://www.youtube.com/@PassionPlace) - Facebook - Passion Place (https://www.facebook.com/people/Passion-Place/61566411255014/) intimacy, communication, needs, mindfulness, play In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa venture into the multifaceted topic of sex within marriage, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling various psychological and relationship needs. They reveal how sex is a thread that connects emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth in couples, weaving these elements into a strong relational fabric.

Key Topics Covered

  • The psychological and relationship needs fulfilled by sex in marriage
  • Overcoming discomfort and enhancing communication about sex
  • The dynamic of men's need of sex to feel loved and women’s need to feel loved before desiring sex
  • How differing expectations around sex can fuel healthy relationship dialogue
  • The importance of playfulness, mindfulness, and sensuality in a thriving sex life

Tune in to unravel how sex can be a vehicle for deepened connection, self-discovery, and stress relief, beyond just physical pleasure. Discover playful strategies and mindful practices to transform your approach to intimacy, and learn how to communicate about these tender topics in a respectful and authentic manner. Don’t miss out on insights that could redefine your relationship's intimate landscape!

Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/6

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]]> In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa venture into the multifaceted topic of sex within marriage, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling various psychological and relationship needs. They reveal how sex is a thread that connects emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth in couples, weaving these elements into a strong relational fabric.

Key Topics Covered

  • The psychological and relationship needs fulfilled by sex in marriage
  • Overcoming discomfort and enhancing communication about sex
  • The dynamic of men's need of sex to feel loved and women’s need to feel loved before desiring sex
  • How differing expectations around sex can fuel healthy relationship dialogue
  • The importance of playfulness, mindfulness, and sensuality in a thriving sex life

Tune in to unravel how sex can be a vehicle for deepened connection, self-discovery, and stress relief, beyond just physical pleasure. Discover playful strategies and mindful practices to transform your approach to intimacy, and learn how to communicate about these tender topics in a respectful and authentic manner. Don’t miss out on insights that could redefine your relationship's intimate landscape!

Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/6

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]]> 1: Navigating the Middle Married http://podcast.passion.place/1 0ab38c2f-e37b-41a6-a429-e4384d4edfc6 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0600 Passion.Place full Passion.Place In this inaugural episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa introduce the podcast and delve into the complexities of the "middle married" stage. Highlighting the common challenges and needs faced by couples in long-term relationships, they present insightful discussions on how to maintain a strong, connected partnership over time. 36:18 no In this inaugural episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa introduce the podcast and delve into the complexities of the "middle married" stage. Highlighting the common challenges and needs faced by couples in long-term relationships, they present insightful discussions on how to maintain a strong, connected partnership over time. Key Topics Covered - Introduction to hosts and their backgrounds - The mission of Passion Place and the focus on the middle married stage - Common pitfalls in long-term relationships and how to address them - The stages of marriage - honeymoon, disillusionment, and contentment - The impact of modern societal changes on marriage - Importance of emotional and sexual intimacy in long-term partnerships Join us on this journey as we unpack the middle married stage, offering actionable insights and practical advice to help you and your partner thrive. Don't miss out on our candid conversations and expert guidance designed to rekindle your connection and bring joy to your relationship. Tune in now! Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/1 (http://podcast.passion.place/1) Discussion Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JeffryH.Larson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffry_H._Larson?utm_source=passionplace&utm_medium=shownotes) – Who defined the "middle-married" concept. https://passion.place (https://passion.place?utm_source=passionplace&utm_medium=shownotes) – The relationship service being created and made available to middle-married couples. Find us online - Instagram - passion.place.show (https://www.instagram.com/Passion.Place.Show/) - Email the show - show@passion.place (mailto:show@passion.place) - YouTube Channel - @PassionPlace (https://www.youtube.com/@PassionPlace) - Facebook - Passion Place (https://www.facebook.com/people/Passion-Place/61566411255014/) middle married, couples, counseling, therapy, intimacy, connection, challenges, disillusionment In this inaugural episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa introduce the podcast and delve into the complexities of the "middle married" stage. Highlighting the common challenges and needs faced by couples in long-term relationships, they present insightful discussions on how to maintain a strong, connected partnership over time.

Key Topics Covered

  • Introduction to hosts and their backgrounds
  • The mission of Passion Place and the focus on the middle married stage
  • Common pitfalls in long-term relationships and how to address them
  • The stages of marriage - honeymoon, disillusionment, and contentment
  • The impact of modern societal changes on marriage
  • Importance of emotional and sexual intimacy in long-term partnerships

Join us on this journey as we unpack the middle married stage, offering actionable insights and practical advice to help you and your partner thrive. Don't miss out on our candid conversations and expert guidance designed to rekindle your connection and bring joy to your relationship. Tune in now!

Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/1

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]]> In this inaugural episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa introduce the podcast and delve into the complexities of the "middle married" stage. Highlighting the common challenges and needs faced by couples in long-term relationships, they present insightful discussions on how to maintain a strong, connected partnership over time.

Key Topics Covered

  • Introduction to hosts and their backgrounds
  • The mission of Passion Place and the focus on the middle married stage
  • Common pitfalls in long-term relationships and how to address them
  • The stages of marriage - honeymoon, disillusionment, and contentment
  • The impact of modern societal changes on marriage
  • Importance of emotional and sexual intimacy in long-term partnerships

Join us on this journey as we unpack the middle married stage, offering actionable insights and practical advice to help you and your partner thrive. Don't miss out on our candid conversations and expert guidance designed to rekindle your connection and bring joy to your relationship. Tune in now!

Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/1

Discussion Resources

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