Have you ever thought about what it means to have sex — completely sober — for the rest of your life?

In this episode, Dr. Jenn sits down with Kim Litton, LCSW CSAT, to unpack sex and intimacy in recovery.

Together, they explore how sobriety impacts dating, long-term relationships, and what it takes to navigate pleasure, connection, and communication without substances. Whether you’re in recovery yourself or love someone who is, this conversation offers a clear, clinical look at what gets in the way — and how to build healthy, satisfying intimacy while staying sober.

Tune in to learn why sober sex is a whole different ballgame — and how to do it well. ⚾️

Reach Kim at:

https://klcounseling.com/

https://www.seekingselfworkshop.com/

IG and FB: @klcounseling

Tik Tok: @kimlittonlcswcsat

If sobriety, recovery, or past substance use have made sex and intimacy feel complicated, you’re not alone.

My new ⁠⁠self-paced course⁠⁠ is here to help.

It offers a private, flexible way to understand what your body — and brain — actually need to feel turned on without relying on substances. Whether you’re partnered or solo, this is your chance to explore desire, rebuild connection, and get comfortable with sober pleasure — on your own terms.

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Without Sleep, You Can’t Regulate
I got a coveted hour with Dr. Jessica Payne, a neuroscientist, who studies sleep, to ask all the questions you've probably wondered about but never had the chance to explore. We get into what the brain actually does during sleep and dreaming, how exercise, caffeine, alcohol, and sex affect your rest, and why good sleep matters for your relationship.

Dr. Payne tells me, “It’s hard to draw on resources for empathy or connection when people are not rested.” This directly affects the couples we see in therapy. They cannot be their best selves when they are sleep deprived. Dr. Payne will tell you how much sleep is recommended and detail the various types of sleepers. In this episode, you’ll hear a grounded, science-backed conversation on how to care of your brain, improve your sleep, and better understand your body—especially in bed.

If stress, exhaustion, or life transitions have disrupted your desire or connection, you're not alone.

My new ⁠self-paced course⁠ is here to help.

It offers a private, flexible way to understand what your body—and brain—actually need to feel turned on. Whether you're partnered or solo, this is a chance to explore your erotic self without pressure, on your own terms.

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Reach Jess at:

https://www.brainbasedleader.org

https://www.jessicadpayne.com

https://samlab.nd.edu

Free Giveaway: Download Your Quick-Guide — The Brain on Sleep, Stress, & Connection

A bonus from Dr. Jessica Payne with science-backed tips for better sleep, less stress, and deeper connection.

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In this episode, I explore the intersection of chronic illness and sexuality. Focusing on type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and multiple sclerosis—three common conditions affecting people ages 45 to 70—I break down how symptoms and diagnoses impact couples' erotic and relational life. You’ll hear a candid discussion of how chronic illness can disrupt your intimacy, what your partnership might experience as the illness progresses, and how to adapt and reconnect.

If chronic illness, aging, or life changes have complicated your sex life, you're not alone—and you're not broken.

My new self-paced course is here to help.

It's a private, flexible program designed to help you understand your desire, reconnect with your body, and explore what actually turns you on—at your own pace. Whether you’re partnered or solo, this is a chance to understand your erotic self with curiosity, not pressure.

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