Sex.Love.Power.: Sacred Sexuality, Conscious Polarity, and Waking Up In Love

This is an exclusive preview of my limited private podcast series: Elevate Your Marriage to Great! This podcast series is for you if you're an ambitious, growth-oriented woman who is tired of not receiving the passion, partnership, and potency you know is possible in your long-term relationship. If you loved this episode and want to hear more, you can get the full series for free at ourlegacylove.com/elevate [https://www.ourlegacylove.com/elevate]  ------------------ You're brilliant. You're accomplished. But you're frustrated. In the first episode of this limited series, I solve a mystery that troubles powerful women like you: "I'm such a skilled creator and problem solver in other areas of my life: work, home, fitness... Why is my marriage the one place I can't make any headway?" There is nothing wrong with you if you have this question. You're not broken or bad for feeling or thinking it. AND there is so much power available to you when you recognize the root of your frustrations. Today, I'll reveal the five key reasons why you're struggling to achieve deep intimacy and satisfying relationships with men. These are the answers I wish I could have given myself 20 years ago. As you listen, I hope you’ll feel seen and understood in a way you haven’t before.  In the next episode, we’ll talk about the superpower of receptivity: how you can feel both strong and soft, and how you can both have high standards and be deeply satisfied with exactly what you receive. Make sure to subscribe to Elevate Your Marriage to Great to get the rest of the episodes!  Get the free private podcast here: ourlegacylove.com/elevate [https://www.ourlegacylove.com/elevate] Connect with me on Instagram @tinylovehabits [https://www.instagram.com/tinylovehabits] Learn more about my RECEIVE mentorship for women at ourlegacylove.com/firsttoreceive [https://www.ourlegacylove.com/firsttoreceive] If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you, please leave a rating and ideally a review on your favorite podcast platform. Ready to bring about a transformation in your relationship to yourself, your body, and your partner? CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation.

“The day that you wake up, and you realize that you have been had, and the person you’re sleeping with is not the person you fell in love with, that’s the first day of your real marriage.” - James Framo.  In this episode, my husband and I walk you through our journey through the four stages of relationship. From the initial spark of love without knowledge to the mature state of knowing love, we'll share insights into each stage and how they have shaped our 27-year relationship. Whether you're wondering why marriage is so hard or seeking ways to reignite the passion, join us as we delve into the intricacies of navigating these stages and finding grace in each one. In this episode, you’ll hear about: * How Kurt and I navigated the four stages of relationships: love without knowledge, knowledge without love, the reckoning, and knowing love. * Strategies we've used to navigate challenges and conflicts in our 27-year marriage. * The three components of fostering intimacy and connection beyond the reckoning * Our experience with embracing imperfections and growing together as individuals and as a couple * The iterative process of facing yourself and your relationship with honesty and authenticity every day And more. “Marriage is a crucible that turns you into who you were meant to be... It's like a rock tumbler making gems beautiful, banging off the rough edges.” I hope that you feel accompanied and supported, whichever stage of love you’re in now. My wish is that you will continue to be present to the mess and the mystery in the majesty of this wild, alive thing of being human with another human. RESOURCES OR LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Embracing Pain + Beauty with Special Guest Myra Sack [https://lisenbury.com/episode/075] The Five Winning Relationship Strategies episode [https://lisenbury.com/episode/035] The Five Losing Relationship Strategies episode [https://lisenbury.com/episode/034] How to Stay, When to Go episode [https://lisenbury.com/episode/033] 100-Year Marriage episode [https://lisenbury.com/episode/068] If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you and you want to create the love, sex, and aliveness you desire with more ease, I invite you to enter a deeper relationship with me, through private coaching or my group mentorship program. Either way, you get powerful tools, conversation cheat sheets, meditations, and my loving and skillful attention every month, so your capacity for the pleasure and joy you want grows, continuously. CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation. If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you, please leave a rating and ideally a review on your favorite podcast platform. Ready to bring about a transformation in your relationship to yourself, your body, and your partner? CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation.

Today, I'm so grateful to share with you a profoundly moving conversation with Myra Sack, a woman who embodies the essence of resilience and intimacy with life. In her newly released book, 57 Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way, [https://bookshop.org/p/books/fifty-seven-fridays-losing-our-daughter-finding-our-way/20163193?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMTfsL4UxpPcERlo2-zmbQeH3Gi6NGEeV1JFxPFApXfSDyXwoOCX74aAv5vEALw_wcB] Myra brings us into the intimate journey through the immense grief of losing her daughter, Havi, to Tay-Sachs disease. I wanted to bring Myra onto the show to explore the delicate balance between the most painful and beautiful moments of our lives. This episode is an exploration of how we can navigate our deepest fears and emerge with a stronger, more intimate connection to ourselves and others. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to face their pain and find a source of profound connection and authenticity. In this episode, you’ll hear about: * Myra's practice of "Shabbirthdays" and the power of ritual in creating sacred spaces for healing and connection * How to face and embrace fear to avoid being paralyzed by it * The importance of emotional granularity in understanding and articulating our feelings to better navigate life's challenges. * The role of self-awareness and self-trust in developing psychological resilience and maintaining our sense of self amidst grief and loss. * How to foster meaningful connections and community support during times of profound personal crisis. And more.   “We are so afraid to turn towards the deepest, most painful, real reality that we miss the opportunity to experience the deepest joy and the fullest love” Get your copy of 57 Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way [https://bookshop.org/p/books/fifty-seven-fridays-losing-our-daughter-finding-our-way/20163193?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMTfsL4UxpPcERlo2-zmbQeH3Gi6NGEeV1JFxPFApXfSDyXwoOCX74aAv5vEALw_wcB] Learn about E-Motion [https://www.emotion-mc.org/], the non-profit Myra founded to “support community, movement and ritual to enhance coping and resilience” Follow Myra on Instagram @myrasack [https://www.instagram.com/myrasack] May you find the courage to embrace both the beauty and the pain in your life, allowing them to coexist and transform you in ways you never thought possible. Let this episode inspire you to seek out and create sacred spaces for yourself and your loved ones, fostering deeper connections and a richer, more authentic experience of living. If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you and you want to create the love, sex, and aliveness you desire with more ease, I invite you to enter a deeper relationship with me, through private coaching or my group mentorship program. Either way, you get powerful tools, conversation cheat sheets, meditations, and my loving and skillful attention every month, so your capacity for the pleasure and joy you want grows, continuously. CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation. If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you, please leave a rating and ideally a review on your favorite podcast platform. Ready to bring about a transformation in your relationship to yourself, your body, and your partner? CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation.

I want to go deep with you today about something that's been coming up a lot in my life and work: what it means to embrace our power and pleasure as women. For the longest time, I used to feel guilty for wanting more, for desiring abundance and joy in my life. But, after many years of being stifled under my feelings of shame, I realized that by prioritizing my own well-being and pleasure, I wasn't being selfish—I was actually becoming more generous, more present, and more alive. And now, I'm here to share that revelation with you, to show you a different way to navigate this world as a woman. In this episode, you’ll hear about: * Why viewing yourself as a woman built to receive can transform your relationships and your life. * The liberating truth I’m learning about seeking approval from others (or pissing them off!) * How your deepest desires can serve as divine guidance, leading you towards a life filled with passion, pleasure, and purpose. * The transformative power of embracing self-care as the ultimate act of generosity. * How cultivating abundance within yourself can enrich the lives of those around you. And more. “There's no limit to how expansive your life can be. There's no way in which your expansion takes away from anyone else. You grew it. If you're doing it from your own honesty, your own love, you're not hijacking anyone else to take what's rightfully theirs. You're in fact growing what's yours. And as you do that, you have a right to absolutely anything you can imagine opening your receptivity to. ”-Michele Lisenbury Christensen As you go about the rest of your day, I hope you will remember that you are the hearth, you are the garden, and your capacity for love and abundance knows no bounds. So go forth, my loves, and tend to your flame with wild abandon. If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you and you want to create the love, sex, and aliveness you desire with more ease, I invite you to enter a deeper relationship with me, through private coaching or my group mentorship program. Either way, you get powerful tools, conversation cheat sheets, meditations, and my loving and skillful attention every month, so your capacity for the pleasure and joy you want grows, continuously. CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation. If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you, please leave a rating and ideally a review on your favorite podcast platform. Ready to bring about a transformation in your relationship to yourself, your body, and your partner? CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation.

So often, we find ourselves stuck in the same old patterns, grappling with conflicts or feeling disconnected. We try workshops, therapy, self-help books, but somehow, things just don't stick. After today's episode, you'll understand why and what steps to take next. Through working in this way, I've seen couples completely turn things around in as little as three days, or a couple of focused weeks. But what I'm about to share isn't just for those who work with me. It's a roadmap for anyone seeking to improve their relationship – a blueprint for success. So today I'm going to show you how best to use your precious energy. In this episode, you’ll hear about: * What doesn't work in getting help for your relationship.  * The three things that really do make the biggest difference.  * The framework that’s been tremendously helpful in my marriage and my clients’ * Why this method works way better for men than the other approaches I’ve tried And more.  “The reason we've been doing things the way we've been doing them is because of the patterns we brought into the relationship. We have deep devotion to repeating our patterns because at some point those patterns were survival level necessary” -Michele Lisenbury Christensen I hope this episode has shed some light on the patterns that might be holding you back in your relationships. Remember, you have the power to transform these patterns and create the love and connection you truly desire. Until next time, may your journey to self-discovery and relational growth be filled with joy and fulfillment. Learn more about Terry Real at Terry Real - Relational Life Therapy [https://terryreal.com/]. If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you and you want to create the love, sex, and aliveness you desire with more ease, I invite you to enter a deeper relationship with me, through private coaching or my group mentorship program. Either way, you get powerful tools, conversation cheat sheets, meditations, and my loving and skillful attention every month, so your capacity for the pleasure and joy you want grows, continuously. CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation. If the conversations on this podcast are resonating for you, please leave a rating and ideally a review on your favorite podcast platform. Ready to bring about a transformation in your relationship to yourself, your body, and your partner? CLICK HERE [https://lisenbury.com/couplesconsult] to apply for a consultation.