Untangling Intimacy: Build Your Therapy Toolkit

Get Specific: A Therapist's Guide to Sexual Mismatches

In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi offer guidance to help therapists and couples navigate situations where partners want different things out of their sexual experiences. Whether its naming specific acts, using clear language, and asking what "sex" actually means to each person, each host offers practical advice that can make a real impact for clients. Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges.Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars.Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment.Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups.To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here.To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here.Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com.Thanks for listening!
 

When the Room Feels Stuck: Addressing Intimacy Gridlock

In this episode, hosts Martha Kauppi and Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith discuss how therapists can effectively open—and ground—client conversations involving partners experiencing cases of mismatched desire, seemingly incompatible turn-ons, or other gaps posing challenges. Each host brings clinical expertise to the discussion, offering practical insights and effective interventions on how to navigate the opening of a hard conversation.Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges.Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars.Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment.Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups.To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here.To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here.Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com.Thanks for listening!

Turning Dating Pain into Clinical Opportunity

In this episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explain how therapists can support clients navigating loneliness, dating app fatigue, and modern relationship struggles. While it can seem daunting at first blush, today's most popular dating processes can be an opportunity for discernment, self-trust, and growth.Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars.Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment.Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups.To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here.To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here.Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com.Thanks for listening!

When Clients Talk Kink: What Therapists Should Know

Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss how therapists can navigate kink and BDSM conversations in session with grace and confidence. Each offers practical insight and essential tools for therapists looking to provide support that is informed, ethical, and affirming.Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges.Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars.Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment.Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups.To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here.To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com.Thanks for listening!

Desire Disrupted: Working with Infidelity and Emotional Distance

In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explore a listener-submitted question involving marital infidelity, disrupted desire, and a struggle to rekindle sexual connection. From potential repair pathways to available interventions, each host offers key insight on how to begin untangling a difficult knot of intimacy. Get Martha Kauppi's free guide to relationship repair.Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars.
Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment.⁠
Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups.
To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here.To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.comThanks for listening!

Taking on Consensual Non-Monogamy with Confidence and Care

In this episode, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi discuss how to ethically and effectively work with consensual non-monogamy (CNM), offering practical insights on communication strategies, and addressing bias in therapy. Throughout the conversation, they share their own lived experiences, and outline how you can build clinical competence—and gain confidence—when working with expanded relationship structures.
Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/CNM-Level-1https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/webinarsOrder your copy of "Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)" here: instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/book To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: ⁠https://workwithdrskye.com/To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.comThanks for listening!   ⁠ 
 

Navigating Desire: Initiation, Desire Types, and Mismatched Libido

In this episode, hosts Martha Kauppi and Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith explain how they handle issues relating to initiation, desire discrepancy, and spontaneous and responsive desire. Whether it's a thoughtful intervention, or helping partners communicate to each other in respectful ways, there are a variety of positive solutions at clinicians' disposal.Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars:https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/CNM-Level-1https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/webinarsFree training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment:https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/will-lily-brief-assessment-video-opt-in-page-podcastJoin the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip    To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: ⁠https://workwithdrskye.com/⁠   To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com  ⁠  
 
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Staying Connected Without Crossing Lines: Managing Boundary Crossings and Client Advances

Hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explore navigating boundaries when clients seek friendship—or more—with their therapist. Practical strategies, ethics guidance, and real-world scenarios all help illustrate how to compassionately handle a fraught circumstance.
Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars:https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/CNM-Level-1https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/webinarsFree training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment:https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/will-lily-brief-assessment-video-opt-in-page-podcastJoin the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip    To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: ⁠https://workwithdrskye.com/⁠   To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/ Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com  ⁠  
 
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Addressing Unwanted Sexual Pain

Hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi probe the complexity of sexual pain in a discussion that covers how simple questions can uncover serious medical or relational issues, and how to compassionately offer support to clients who are experiencing a pattern of unwanted sexual pain.
Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/CNM-Level-1 https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/webinars Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/will-lily-brief-assessment-video-opt-in-page-podcastJoin the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip    To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: ⁠https://workwithdrskye.com/⁠   To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/  Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com  ⁠  
 
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Centering Pleasure: From Shame to Empowerment

In this episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi unpack what pleasure really means—the physiology of touch, the emotional and relational pieces, and so much more. Whether navigating common blocks, emphasizing embodiment, or underscoring the importance of small sensory moments, "Centering Pleasure: From Shame to Embodiment" offers insights on understanding, embracing, and effectively working with pleasure.Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/brief-assessment Join the ATSIP waitlist here and be the first to know when the course opens for signups: https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/atsip   To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here: ⁠https://workwithdrskye.com/⁠  To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here: ⁠https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/  ⁠Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠support@marthakauppi.com ⁠  Thanks for listening!