Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

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  Enjoying Sex isn't Selfish | Ep. 295 12.10.2026 13min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway shares why she used to wish sex could just disappear from her marriage and how she came to understand that sex isn't just an extra part of marriage. She explains why the marital act is so important to the sacrament of marriage and why working on your sex life isn't selfish or unnecessary, but a vital part of living out your vocation...
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  The Thoughts About Sex She Was Embarrassed to Say Out Loud | EP. 294 07.10.2026 12min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Allana a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Allan's honest review and experience in the program. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention...
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  A Letter to the Catholic Wife Who Hates Sex | Ep. 293 06.10.2026 10min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it Hey! This episode is a little different. I purposely didn't edit out a few emotional moments because I think it's really important for you to understand how important improving your sex life as a Catholic wife really is. I hope you enjoy this open letter to the Catholic wife who hates sex from her future self. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjo...
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  Why Does Sex Feel Like So Much Work? | EP. 292 05.10.2026 13min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Lauren a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Lauren's honest review and experience in the program. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we ment...
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  Where Did My Libido Go? | EP. 291 28.09.2026 11min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why your libido might feel like it disappeared even if you used to really want sex. She explains responsive desire, why sex being new and exciting used to make desire easier, and some simple ways to start building that desire back. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join...
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  My Husband Should Be Able to Anticipate My Needs | EP. 290 21.09.2026 11min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about wishing your husband would just notice what you need without you having to ask. She explains why expecting him to read your mind can actually make marriage harder, and why healthy relationships mean getting brave enough to ask for what you want. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually ...
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  Am I Obligated to Have Sex? | EP. 289 14.09.2026 24min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about what conjugal rights and obligation actually mean in a Catholic marriage. They unpack why sex should be part of marriage, but that doesn’t mean your husband gets to demand it whenever he wants, and what to do when you find yourself saying no over and over again. ___________________________________ Re...
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  Responsive Desire Is Never Going To Be Spontaneous Desire | EP. 288 07.09.2026 12min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why you still might not want sex even when you enjoy it. She explains why responsive desire means you may need to intentionally create the connection, flirting, and touch that help you actually get in the mood. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Wan...
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  What if I Married the Wrong Person | Ep. 287 31.08.2026 20min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about that scary thought, “What if I married the wrong person?” They share how changing the way you think about the hard parts of your marriage can help you stop wishing things were different and start working with the marriage you actually have. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoi...
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  The Myth of the G Spot | Ep. 286 24.08.2026 10min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why the G-spot isn't actually a separate thing and why understanding how your body really works can change the way you think about sex. She explains why foreplay isn't just a nice extra. It's what your body needs for sex to be comfortable, pleasurable, and to help protect your long-term sexual health. ___________________...
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  Is Sex Bringing You Closer to God? | Ep. 285 17.08.2026 21min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about what it really means to see sex as a gift from God instead of something that's just "allowed" in marriage. They share how changing the way we think about intimacy can help us grow closer to our husbands and even closer to God, especially if we've spent years believing sex was shameful or off limits. ...
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  The Thing You Struggle with the Most with Sex | Ep. 284 10.08.2026 9min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why so many women struggle to receive, not just in sex, but in everyday life too. She shares how learning to accept compliments, your husband's desire, and even pleasure can completely change the way you experience intimacy in marriage. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it?...
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  What To Do When Your Husband Asks Overwhelming Questions | Ep. 283 03.08.2026 27min

  ❤ Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about why simple questions like "What can I do to help?" can feel completely overwhelming when your mental load is already maxed out. They share a surprisingly practical brain hack that makes those moments so much easier, plus why changing the way you respond can protect your peace, your marriage, and yo...
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  You Don't Have Time to Wait Until Next Round | Bonus 31.07.2026 4min

  Want it and Enjoy it is open for enrollment through July 31, 2026. You've gotta join: reaclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/wantandenjoy ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]
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  You've Gotta Be in This Room | Bonus 30.07.2026 6min

  Want it and Enjoy it is open for enrollment through July 31, 2026. You've gotta join: reaclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/wantandenjoy ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]
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  You Gotta Join Want it and Enjoy it | Bonus 29.07.2026 6min

  Want it and Enjoy it is open for enrollment through July 31, 2026. You've gotta join: reaclaimingcatholicintimacy.com/wantandenjoy ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]
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  Will This Really Work for Me? | Ep. 282 27.07.2026 11min

  In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about the biggest fear women have before joining Want It And Enjoy It: "What if it doesn't work for me?" She shares honest words from women who had those same doubts and explains why believing change is possible is often the first step toward finally enjoying sex and finding hope again. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it no...
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  All the Details About Want it and Enjoy it | Ep. 281 22.07.2026 15min

  Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it right here! Want it and Enjoy it is open for enrollment July 20, 2026 - July 31, 2026 for the next round. If you have questions about the program and what is included, this is the episode for you. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach ou...
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  Why Should I Even Try to Improve Our Sex Life? | Ep. 280 20.07.2026 15min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why improving your sex life isn't just about having better sex. She shares how growing in desire and enjoying sex more can actually help you better understand God's love and become a more complete gift to your husband. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the wa...
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  Frequency | Ep. 279 13.07.2026 25min

  Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about one of the biggest questions couples ask: how often should we be having sex? Instead of chasing someone else's numbers, they share why the better conversation is about feeling loved, communicating honestly, and finding a rhythm that fits your marriage, your season of life, and even your NFP journey. ...