Intimacy Matters
Intimacy Matters is a podcast all about love, sex and relationships. Join qualified sex and relationship therapist Nicola Foster and her partner Jason Porthouse as they talk about all aspects of sexuality and relating. Featuring occasional guests who are also experts in the field of intimacy. Whatever your stage in life - whether single or dating or in a long-term partnership; whether a couple or a thruple or a moresome; friends-with-benefits to happily married, and all flavours in-between - you'll find enlightening discussions and plenty of thought-provoking ideas in our fortnightly show.
Episodes
17 episodes
GUEST INTERVIEW with Betty Martin - The Art Of Receiving And Giving
Intimacy Matters - Featuring Betty MartinTo celebrate International Podcast Day we are thrilled to release this exciting episode of Intimacy Matters. Nicola Foster and Jason Porthouse sit down with the wonderful human Bet...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:02:24
Coping With Adversity In Relationship
Coping With Adversity In Relationship: Communication, Self-Care, and SupportEpisode Summary: This episode explores how partnerships are tested by life’s challenging events like illness, bereavement, miscarriage, and unemplo...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:39
The Fantastic World of Fantasy
Prepare to dive into the wonderful world of sexual fantasy in this episode. We'll uncover the prevalence of fantasy in human sexuality and its vital role in exploring desires and boundaries. From understanding the functions of fantasy t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:32
Anna Sansom - Writing The Erotic
In this episode we welcome erotic author Anna Sansom. We chat to Anna about all things erotic - and how we can get in touch with our own desires through creativity, even when it might feel really challenging. We also discuss her boo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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59:00
Endings
Endings, though difficult, are an essential part of life. Whether it's a breakup, divorce, or the loss of a loved one, endings can be traumatic. In the podcast we talk about how society often downplays the significance of endings, offering clic...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:24
Desire Discrepancy
Welcome to the latest episode of the Intimacy Mattters podcast where we dive into intimacy and relationships. Highlights of this episode include:Sex Frequency: How often is "normal"?Spontaneous ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:26
C is for Consent
In this episode, hosts Nicola and Jason dive into the crucial topic of consent within established relationships. We explore the dynamics of consent using the "wheel of consent" framework, addressing common questions and concerns about ongoing c...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:23
Silva Neves - The Myth Of Sex Addiction
In this episode Nicola and Jason talk to author and psychotherapist Silva about the myths surrounding 'sex addiction'. It's become a buzzword of late, with celebrities caught in the 'Me Too' movement citing it as a reason for their behaviour. I...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:25
The Power Of Both / And - Embracing Creative Tension
Are you tired of the never-ending battle over how to load the dishwasher? 🍽️Do you and your partner feel like you're constantly at odds? 🤔In our latest podcast episode, we explore the fascinating concept of polarity in rel...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:30
A is for Appreciation
We're back! After a LONG hiatus (the longest in podcast history?) Intimacy Matters returns. In this episode we tell you some of what's been going on, what will be coming up, and begin with our A to Z of Relating with 'Appreciation'.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:58
Adam Wilder - Togetherness, Intimacy and Sovereignty.
In this episode we talk to Adam Wilder about all sorts of interesting stuff - how Togetherness, his school of connection and online community, started; safety versus authenticity (and how to navigate between them); the collective and the indivi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:35
Ruth Culver - From Surviving to Thriving
Ruth Culver talks to us about the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems therapy, and her work linking IFS with Polyvagal Theory. Sounds complex? You'll be an expert after this podcast, which is full of learning and warmth too. ...
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48:03
Jan Day - The Art Of Conscious Relationships
We talk to acclaimed relationship and intimacy expert Jan Day. We discuss Living Tantra, her school of intimacy and relating, and her forthcoming book. We look at what constitutes a conscious relationship and how to cultivate one, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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49:13
Janet McGeever - Sex and the Menopause
Janet McGeever is an educator, speaker, psychotherapist and author, based in Australia. Together with Diana Richardson she wrote Tantric Sex and the Menopause, and regularly hosts women's and couples workshops in Australia. We chat ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:06
Introducing Intimacy Matters
In which our intrepid duo lay out their stall. Why a podcast? What is Intimacy Matters all about? What do we hope to achieve, and what can you, dear listener, expect? And finally, what does Alanis Morissette have to do w...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:20
Cate Mackenzie - Bridging, Flirting and being an Octopus
We chat to sex and relationship therapist Cate Mackenzie about being in lockdown with your partner, the importance of flirting and the difference between Turtles and Octopuses. Cate introduces us to the practice of Bridging as away of en...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:04
Kalindi Jordan: Shame, Healing and Sensuality
Kalindi Jordan is a teacher working with women and couples to help them reclaim their innate sensuality. We talk to her about the roots of shame, coming back to the body, giving and receiving, and the effects of trauma in blocking o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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53:46
