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Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

Ellen Holloway

Looking for answers to the questions you don't want to Google? Not sure where to get help when your sexual life is on the rocks and everything the secular culture has to offer is only making things worse? Welcome to Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy where you learn to actually enjoy and desire good, holy sex with your spouse.

Hosted by Ellen Holloway, Catholic Sex and Intimacy Coach.

Formerly, this podcast was named Charting Toward Intimacy.

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#296
Monday · 8 min
How Long Should Penetration Be? | Ep. 296
In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about how long penetration actually needs to last, and the answer might surprise you. She explains why longer isn’t necessarily better and why more foreplay, not more time in penetration, may be what makes sex more enjoyable. ___________________________________ 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#295
October 12 · 13 min
Enjoying Sex isn't Selfish | Ep. 295
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. ___________________________________ 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#294
October 7 · 12 min
The Thoughts About Sex She Was Embarrassed to Say Out Loud | EP. 294
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 a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#293
October 6 · 10 min
A Letter to the Catholic Wife Who Hates Sex | Ep. 293
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 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#292
October 5 · 13 min
Why Does Sex Feel Like So Much Work? | EP. 292
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 mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#291
September 28 · 11 min
Where Did My Libido Go? | EP. 291
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 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#290
September 21 · 11 min
My Husband Should Be Able to Anticipate My Needs | EP. 290
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 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#289
September 14 · 24 min
Am I Obligated to Have Sex? | EP. 289
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. ___________________________________ 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#288
September 7 · 12 min
Responsive Desire Is Never Going To Be Spontaneous Desire | EP. 288
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 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#287
August 31 · 20 min
What if I Married the Wrong Person | Ep. 287
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 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#286
August 24 · 10 min
The Myth of the G Spot | Ep. 286
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. ___________________________________ 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#285
August 17 · 21 min
Is Sex Bringing You Closer to God? | Ep. 285
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. St. Ignatius of Loyola quote: "All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully." ___________________________________ 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#284
August 10 · 9 min
The Thing You Struggle with the Most with Sex | Ep. 284
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? 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#283
August 3 · 27 min
What To Do When Your Husband Asks Overwhelming Questions | Ep. 283
❤ 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 your intimacy. ___________________________________ 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
July 31 · 4 min
You Don't Have Time to Wait Until Next Round | Bonus
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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
July 30 · 6 min
You've Gotta Be in This Room | Bonus
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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
July 29 · 6 min
You Gotta Join Want it and Enjoy it | Bonus
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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#282
July 27 · 11 min
Will This Really Work for Me? | Ep. 282
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 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#281
July 22 · 15 min
All the Details About Want it and Enjoy it | Ep. 281
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 out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at info@vinesinfullbloom.com
#280
July 20 · 15 min
Why Should I Even Try to Improve Our Sex Life? | Ep. 280
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 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 info@vinesinfullbloom.com

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