Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and Gina
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsAre you ready for a life and relationship that makes you swoon?
Every Monday, join Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, sex therapists, pleasure specialists, and relationship coaches, as they break down what everyone needs to know about sex, relationships, intimacy, love and desire.
Whether you want fresh and honest information about sex and relationships or tools to create more fulfilling intimacy and pleasure, this podcast is going to help you connect meaningfully with yourself and your lovers.
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Our Closure Episode
January 30, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode of Swoon Gina and Julie talk about closure, endings, break-ups and saying goodbye. They talk about how to know when it's time to say goodbye and how even when it's right to end something, it can still be really sad. We are so incredibly grateful for your love and support the last four years! Thank you for sharing this experience with us and for making this podcast such a powerful and loving part of our work and our lives. Love Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra g...
Staying present during sex
January 23, 2023 18:45 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MBLots of people struggle to stay fully present during sexual connections with partners. In this week's episode, Julie and Gina discuss how to stay in the moment amid a life filled with distraction. JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP: Want a place to cultivate relationship skills with advice and coaching from two intimacy experts? Join Gina and Julie weekly at www.swoonwithus.com for the tips, tricks, and tools your mama didn't teach you. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, Ph.D. CPC is a ...
How to Have Hard Conversations
January 16, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBLove Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra goodies). Want more Julie and Gina? Join our monthly membership group or take our classes. Find Julie on Instagram. Find Gina on Instagram.
How to Break Free from a Sexual Rut
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 21.1 MBAre you ready to break free from monotonous, predictable sex and spice it up? This is the episode for you. In today’s podcast, Julie and Gina focus on the ways couples end up in a sexually stuck place and a few ways you can break out of routines that no longer serve you. JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP: Want a place to cultivate relationship skills with advice and coaching from two intimacy experts? Join Gina and Julie weekly at www.swoonwithus.com for the tips, tricks, and tools your mama didn'...
Sparkle: A Relationship Refresh for the New Year
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAre you setting new year resolutions and intentions? What about in your relationship? Gina and Julie have created a framework to make your relationship better this year than it was the year before. We are going to look at your relationship strengths, the lessons you learned last year and create a relationship vision and action plan. Ready for a relationship that sparkles? Join us for Sparkle: A Relationship Refresh. Love Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra goodies). Want more Ju...
Listener Questions: How do I let my ex know that I've changed?
December 26, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Swoon, Gina and Julie created a special Q&A episode for our supporters on Patreon. If you didn't know this already, Swoon is completely funded by your support on Patreon. And one of the perks of joining us on Patreon is a bonus episode each month. This month we asked our patrons to send us their questions and we chose 2 for a bonus episode. We had so much fun answering these questions that we wanted to share one of the questions with our regular listeners too. This listener sh...
Disappointment and Rejection
December 19, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDisappointment happens (even in really good relationships). This week Julie and Gina are talking about tolerating disappointment and handling rejection (especially in the sexual realm). They explain the sexual avoidance cycle, managing reactivity and interrupting shame spirals. They also talk about the importance of honesty and naming your wants and needs because sometimes when people try to avoid disappointing their partner they actually create disconnection or even resentment. Finally, t...
Tending the Erotic Fire in Your Relationship
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBHow do you keep the romance, intimacy and passion alive in your relationship? This week, Gina and Julie are talking tending your erotic fire. Understanding your erotic fire will help you feel more connected to yourself and your partner. Listen to the episode for tips and tools to help you keep the sexual spark going in your relationship no matter how long you've been together. Love Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra goodies). Want more Julie and Gina? Join our monthly members...
Maintaining Intimacy During the Holidays
December 05, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 19.3 MBWith so many obligations and so much stress during this time of year, it can be easy to feel disconnected in your relationship. People often take their partner's for granted this time of year. This week, Gina and Julie and giving you tips and tools to help you prioritize your partnership even during the busy Holiday season Love Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra goodies). We've also got a new Swoon Shop filled with Swoon Merchandise for all of your holiday shopping! Want more...
Sexual Communication
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBMany people struggle when it comes to talking about sex. This week Gina and Julie are going to give you tips and tools to make sexual communication easier! They explore the stigma and challenges around talking about sex. They'll help you find the language that makes you feel most connected to your body and your desire. They explain the difference between sexual feedback and criticism They're sharing the importance of finding your yes and getting clear about what you want. Julie and G...
Surviving Family During the Holidays
November 21, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? We know the holidays can be very stressful for a lot of people. Are feeling a little nervous about spending time with your family? Do you need some help getting clear about what you want during this busy time? Listen as Gina and Julie give you tips and tools to help you set healthy boundaries this holiday season. Love Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra goodies). Want more Julie and Gina? Join our monthly membership group or t...
Listener Question: I want a weekly sleep-over but my partner is reluctant
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 16 MBThis week on Swoon, Gina and Julie created a special Q&A episode for our supporters on Patreon. If you didn't know this already, Swoon is completely funded by your support on Patreon. And one of the perks of joining us on Patreon is a bonus episode each month. This month we asked our patrons to send us their questions and we chose 2 for a bonus episode. We had so much fun answering these questions that we wanted to share one of the questions with our regular listeners too. The listener ask...
Mommy Issues
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 21 MBThis week Gina and Julie are talking about “mommy issues”! “Mommy Issues” is a label that is thrown around (usually in a negative way). Julie and Gina are sharing what it means and some of the things that contribute to mommy issues (or daddy issues). They also share examples of different ways mommy issues show up in relationships, tips for exploring and talking about mommy issues; and things that can help heal parenting wounds. Give it a listen and if you have more questions about mommy is...
The Balance of Power in Your Relationship
October 31, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week Gina and Julie are talking about the balance of power in your relationship They are tackling division of labor, the invisible load, how you make decisions, who has power and who wants it. On this episode they share signs that your power is getting out of balance. They also give you ideas about how to talk about power in your relationship to make sure you are on the same page and no one is developing resentment. They are also hosting a Relationship Maintenance Pre-Holiday Call o...
Romance your relationship (and your life)!
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week Julie and Gina are talking about romance! They are feeling extra swoony as they chat about what makes romance so delightful. They both hear from a lot of people who want more romance in their relationships and feel like things aren't quite as sparkly as they were in the beginning of their relationships. On this episode they talk about what makes it so hard to embrace romance and why so many people wish their partner could read their mind. They also explore different flavors of ro...
Healing after betrayal
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week Gina and Julie are talking about betrayal! If you've experienced betrayal, you know how painful it can be. It can make you question your reality. On this episode they explore different kinds of betrayal and what makes betrayal so brutal. They also talk about different emotions associated with betrayal, how it affects us and our ability to trust, and how to heal and move forward (whether you've been the betrayer or the betrayed). Love Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra ...
Taking a break in your relationship
October 10, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week Gina and Julie are talking about taking a break in relationships. They discuss why you might do it, when NOT to do it and what needs to happen for it to be intentional and effective. Are you curious about taking a pause in your relationship? Make sure you listen to this episode first! Love Swoon? Support us on Patreon (and get extra goodies). Want more Julie and Gina? Join our monthly membership group or take our classes. Find Gina on Instagram. Find Julie on Instagram.
Listener Question: Tips for stepparents who are struggling
October 03, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week on Swoon, Gina and Julie created a special Q&A episode for our supporters on Patreon. If you didn't know this already, Swoon is completely funded by your support on Patreon. And one of the perks of joining us on Patreon is a bonus episode each month. This month we asked our patrons to send us their quesitons and we chose 3 for a bonus epissode. We had so much fun answering these quesitons that we wanted to share one of the questions with our regular listeners too. You can hear the ...
Rupture and Repair in Relationships
September 26, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week on Swoon, Gina and Julie are talking about how to repair when ruptures happen in your relationships. Mistakes happen. Conflict happens. Disconnection happens. And because of that, knowing how to intiate and be receptive to repair is essential. Often people wait for things to blow over. Or they build resentment until things finally erupt. Join Julie and Gina and they share the steps you can take to see Join us on Patreon for more resources for relationship repair and connection....
Enjoying Erotic Pain
September 19, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin Gina and Julie as they talk about erotic pain. They share what it is (and what it isn't), when to explore pain and when to keep it in your fantasies, how to talk with your partner about your interests and how to get started if you want to experience more pain in your erotic life. For more on this topic join us on Patreon where we have the notes for this episode and bonus handouts.
Friendship transitions and break-ups
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBGina and Julie are back from their hiatus and excited to share some changes with you. On this episode they are talk about friendship break-ups and transitions. What do you do when part of your relationship needs to change but you aren't ready to give the whole thing up? They also explore endings, grief and attachment. For more about this episode (and more Julie and Gina) join them on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/swoonwithus.
How to cheat on your partner.
July 25, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Take our intimacy course: www.swoonwithus.com/courses JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP: www.swoonwithus.com ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, PhD CPC is a sexuality educator, author and communication consultant specializing in healthy boundaries, passionate relationships, jealousy, and infidelity. Her most recent work...
How to communicate!
July 18, 2022 07:34 - 27 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swoonwithus Take our courses: www.swoonwithus.com/courses Join our membership: www.swoonwithus.com ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, PhD CPC is a sexuality educator, author and communication consultant specializing in healthy boundaries, passionate...
How to date in your 40's.
July 11, 2022 16:33 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBJoin Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swoonwithus Take our courses: www.swoonwithus.com/courses Join our membership: www.swoonwithus.com ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, PhD CPC is a sexuality educator, author and communication consultant specializing in healthy boundaries, passionate...
How do I trust my gut when I’m anxious by nature?
July 04, 2022 07:07 - 27 minutes - 32.4 MBJoin Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swoonwithus Take our courses: www.swoonwithus.com/courses Join our membership: www.swoonwithus.com ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, PhD CPC is a sexuality educator, author and communication consultant specializing in healthy boundaries, passionate...
How do you navigate jealousy if you have a threesome?
June 27, 2022 07:22 - 30 minutes - 35.6 MBJoin Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swoonwithus Take our courses: www.swoonwithus.com/courses Join our membership: www.swoonwithus.com ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, PhD CPC is a sexuality educator, author and communication consultant specializing in healthy boundaries, passionate...
How to address money struggles in relationship.
June 20, 2022 07:30 - 38 minutes - 44.9 MBJoin Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swoonwithus Take our courses: www.swoonwithus.com/courses Join our membership: www.swoonwithus.com ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, PhD CPC is a sexuality educator, author and communication consultant specializing in healthy boundaries, passionate...
Why are you dating unavailable people?
June 13, 2022 07:30 - 23 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swoonwithus Take our courses: www.swoonwithus.com/courses Join our membership: www.swoonwithus.com ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Dr. Gina Senarighi, PhD CPC is a sexuality educator, author and communication consultant specializing in healthy boundaries, passionate...
Our interview with Terry Real!
June 06, 2022 07:26 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBWe are joined by our biggest guest ever, Terry Real, who is releasing his book, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship Terry is a renowned family therapist and bestselling author of The New Rules of Marriage. Terry says that the way to save your relationship is not by working on yourself, but instead by working together. He talks about what he calls “toxic individualism” and how it gets in the way of healthy relationships. He offers skills that you can start integr...
How can I get closure?
May 30, 2022 07:08 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MBJulie and Gina host guest @therapyJeff to talk about how to let go of a past relationship that you’re still feeling attached to. They detail practical steps you can take in order to get the closure you’re looking for. Now you can finally move on! You’re welcome! ;) Join Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www....
How to survive a long distance relationship.
May 23, 2022 07:37 - 26 minutes - 31 MBJulie and Gina give great advice and practical tips about surviving and thriving in a long distance relationship while @therapyJeff basically offers nothing in this episode and turns out to be a real downer about long distance love. Maybe just skip over the parts where he talks? Join Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon...
The reality show episode
May 16, 2022 07:30 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBJulie, Gina and special guest, @therapyJeff dish on their favorite love reality shows. Which ones needs fixing, which ones they'd be on and which ones they dream about working for as the resident therapist. Oh, and also how incredibly problematic those shows can be. Join Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www...
When should I move in with my partner?
May 09, 2022 07:30 - 25 minutes - 30 MBGina and Julie try their very best to answer a listener's question about when they should move in with their partner. As always, Julie and Gina shine while Jeff makes the entire episode about himself. It's a funny episode about a serious question. What else could you ask for? Join Julie Jeske and Gina Senarighi, two internationally respected sex therapists every week for love lessons and real-talk relationship advice on intimacy, sex, and connection. Support the podcast on Patreon:...
How to be a better lover.
May 02, 2022 07:21 - 35 minutes - 40.6 MBJulie, Gina and Jeff talk about all the different ways you can be a better lover. They skip over the clichés and pop psychology tips to get down and dirty about what really matters. It’s a must listen for anyone who wants to improve their skills in the bedroom.
Is it normal to be attracted to people outside of your relationship?
April 25, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 33 MBGina, Julie and Jeff talk about why it's perfectly normal to be attracted to people outside of your relationship and why it's so upsetting and triggering for some folks to accept this.
How to find an orgy and what to wear!
April 18, 2022 07:30 - 41 minutes - 48 MBIn today's episode of Swoon, Jeff, Gina and Julie will tell you how to find an orgy near you! They talk everything from orgy safety to getting out of awkward orgy situations. And most importantly, they talk about what to wear when you go to your first orgy! Tune into one of our most imortant episodes yet!
When do you break up with your partner if they aren’t meeting your needs?
April 11, 2022 07:26 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBJeff, Gina and Julie do their very best to answer the age old question, “When the heck should you break up with your partner if they just aren’t doing it for you anymore?” As always Jeff thinks he’s hilarious, Julie is incredibly charming and Gina gives the best advice. Leave us a review and tell us how wonderful we are! We’ll probably end up talking about you at the start of an episode!
What is pegging? Why do I feel uncomfortable about it? How do I do it?
April 04, 2022 07:30 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBJulie, Gina and Jeff talk about pegging and how we should really just call it what it is, anal sex. They discuss where the word “pegging” comes from, how to safely do it, why straight cis men are so weird about it and so much more. Join them on a wild journey about butt stuff.
How do I heal my inner child while in relationship?
March 28, 2022 07:30 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week on the pod Julie and Gina dive into what inner child work is. They discuss why it’s important to be aware of your inner child and how to start healing it in your relationship. A must listen for anyone that wants to dive deeper into their psyche.
Ghosting sucks! Don’t do it. But maybe sometimes do it.
March 21, 2022 07:30 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MBJulie, Gina and Jeff talk about what ghosting is, when it’s appropriate, why it happens, how to cope if you get ghosted, who they’ve ghosted in the past and so much more in this week’s very fun and very educational episode. Check out swoonwithus.com for more content from Swoon hosts, Julie and Gina!
Here’s what you need to ask!
March 14, 2022 07:30 - 21 minutes - 25.3 MBHave you ever just wanted a therapist to tell you exactly what to ask your partner when a problem arises? Well, this episode is for you! Julie and Gina get really specific and tell these callers exactly what they should ask their partner in order to get clarity and make a decision.
Love bombing. What it is and why it's bad.
March 07, 2022 18:12 - 22 minutes - 26.4 MBJulie and Gina discuss what "love bombing" is and why it can be problematic. Find out if you're love bombing your new crushes and get some tips on how to ease into a healthier dynamic.
They're great on paper but lack chemistry.
February 28, 2022 08:30 - 29 minutes - 34.5 MBJulie, Gina and Jeff answer a listener's question about what to do if you're dating someone who's great on paper but lacks physical chemistry. It's a classic questions and we think that we're able to get to the bottom of it! Join Julie and Gina at swoonwithus.com to sign up for their membership course.
What should I do if my partner thinks emotions are dumb?
February 21, 2022 15:03 - 33 minutes - 38.5 MBJulie, Gina and Jeff take a stab at answering a listener question about what to do if your partner doesn't want to talk about emotions and thinks they're dumb. They go all over the place with this question. There's something for everyone in this episode!
10 questions to ask yourself before having sex.
February 14, 2022 08:30 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBJulie, Jeff and Gina talk about ten questions everyone should consider asking themselves before having sex with someone.
I broke up with my partner and now I’m really struggling. Help!
February 07, 2022 08:30 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBJulie and Gina answer a listener’s question about how to get through the intense grief and loss after initiating a break up.
How to be polyamorous and have an anxious attachment style.
January 31, 2022 08:30 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MBJulie and Gina answer a listener's question about how to enter into a new polyamorous relationship while being anxiously attached.
How to be less intense and allow love to naturally unfold.
January 24, 2022 08:30 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBJulie, Gina and Jeff tackle a listener question about how to stop coming off as really intense while dating. The crew talks about how to be more grounded, thoughtful and deliberate while allowing love to naturally unfold instead of anxiously forcing it to happen.
How do I show my partner he is desirable without out having sex with him?
January 17, 2022 08:30 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBJulie and Gina answer a listener question about not desiring sex after giving birth. The caller wants their husband to feel wanted but the desire to be intimate hasn’t been present for over a year.
How to feel more confident on dating apps.
January 10, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBJulie, Gina and Jeff tackle the age old question of how to feel confident on dating apps. While putting yourself out there online can be nerve-racking and vulnerable, there are some practical ways you can feel better about the whole experience.