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All of us here at Enliven are avid consumers of books, seminars, research, etc.—anything that keeps us up to date with the latest theories, thought leaders, and studies on sex and relationships. This is great news for you, because we LOVE to share...
A great way to pass the time on planes, trains, and road trips is listening to podcasts—and, not surprisingly, some of my favorites are those that focus on sex and relationships. If you’ve got some travel time on your hands over the holidays, my...
Allow me to introduce you to OMGyes.com, ...the absolute best website on female sexuality in the entire internet world. Designed by the OMGyes team in conjunction with research via Indiana University and the Kinsey Institute, OMGyes.com is the...
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Enliven Your Love:
Post-Pandemic Reset Edition
NEW PROGRAMS
Let’s be honest—none of us receive an education in the art of passionate, fulfilling relationships. And then a pandemic hit and we have all experienced - and are still experiencing - massive shifts in every aspect of our lives.
The Enliven Your Love Programs are your tickets to reconnecting with yourself, your partner, and your relationship.
“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘You’re not alone.'" – Brené Brown, LCSW...
Despite the “Enliven Couples Therapy” sign on our office door, many clients are in my office for individual therapy—and many of them are single. Whether you’ve been single for ten years or ten minutes, it’s no secret that online dating is the mode...
As a couples and sex therapist, there are several books I refer back to constantly with my clients, and for good reason: they each offer wisdom in the form of easily-accessible academic research and/or theoretical assumptions and guidance based on...
We all know the importance of relationship maintenance strategies, including regular date nights and engaging in quality time together. However, there are times when these approaches fall short of what is truly needed: a full relationship reset....
I remember a conversation over lunch with my former graduate school supervisor as we discussed my training for the marathon: 23-year-old-me: “Ugh, I still have my 20-miler to do. Training has been really difficult. I don’t know how I’ll get through...
For the past eight weeks I have been fully immersed in the wild ride of new motherhood, having just been blessed to welcome into the world a healthy, thriving little boy whom amazes me each day. While the blissful moments of gratitude and...
Pumpkin pie. Macy’s windows. Love Actually. Holiday music. Travel. Family time. Dread. Excitement. Stress. Grief. Vodka. (Kidding!...or am I?) The holidays bring up a complex mix of emotions for many of us. While there is often much anticipation,...
Recently, we dove into the existence of our accelerators (SES) and brakes (SIS) and their impact on our sexual experiences. Whether feelings, thoughts, or actions; alone, with a partner or seven, our gas pedals and brakes contribute to the lens...
Ok, I’m going to pull a therapist move and talk about feelings. Emotions are fascinating, complex, universal, and they heavily impact our relationships. Ready? Raise your hand if: You’re hard on yourself. You dislike feelings. You’re not in touch...
There is a particularly toxic cultural myth spread by many that once you have kids your sex life goes down the drain. What is specifically dangerous about this belief is that it is always spoken as if it is Truth—a permanent, unavoidable state of...
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