In our latest episode we’re diving into a conversation around our intimate relationships and their impact on our overall health.

Listen in as Dr. Emma Schmidt of Emma Schmidt and Assoc. talks with us about how sex and intimacy play a big part in our lives and have a huge effect on ourselves and our relationships. Stats show that 30-40% of men and women struggle with some sort of sexual challenge. And when sex isn’t working well... it can affect up to 80% of our relationships negatively across the board (sexual frustration is real y'all.)

Dr.Schmidt founded the practice in 2011 after she experienced that the sex therapy field was significantly under-served in our area. She has dedicated her career to the ideal that sex and relationship therapy should be more accessible, locally, nationally and globally. In this episode she shares some of her experiences and advice around these topics and more:

• *The difference between sex + intimacy

• *Reasons to seek therapy support (You might be more normal than you think! ;-)

• *6 Principles of Sexual Health

• *Talking to our kids about sex

• *Sex and intimacy at any age (hint…it’s Ageless!!)

Learn more about Emma Schmidt & Assoc. and their team of nearly 20 empathetic and experienced therapists that support couples in person and online across 4 offices in OH-IN-KY.

Follow: @emmaschidttherapy

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This year we're focused on bringing you meaningful content that provides you with insight and encouragement + some simple take-aways you can jot down for future use. We exist to support the everyday hustlin’ mama, whether she’s a house-boss, bank teller, CEO, or side-giggin’ queen, we see you out here doing your best!

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@Mari513

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Referenced links+books:

6 Principles of Sexual Health

The Body is Not an Apology

Gottman Card Decks

Conversation Starters Courtesy of Emma Schmidt & Assoc.

Join us as we learn from licensed therapist and self-care expert, Leah Steverson who identifies herself as a mother and wife first, and also an entrepreneur as owner of Blue Skyy Therapeutic Services.

Like all Mamas she has a lot on her plate and instead of focusing on unrealistic resolutions, we'll talk about checking in on ourselves instead!

We'll ask the real questions around identifying signs of stress and anxiety, while also picking up important tools and insights into how we. can better care for ourselves and our mental health throughout the new year and beyond.

In this episode we'll cover:

*simple breathing techniques for stress management

*What is and how to stop 'catastrophizing'

*Self care routines anyone can do and more...

We're starting the new year off-fresh, focused on moving forward with intention. After all, we cannot offer our best selves for our families, businesses, and communities if we do not first care for ourselves.

Share this episode with someone you think needs to hear it.

#factsvsfeelings #mentalhealthmatters

Learn more about Blue Skyy Therapeutic Services and their team of empathetic and experienced therapists that support children, adults, families and couples in person and online.

Referenced links:

Find additional mental health and therapy resources here

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/box-breathing-benefits/

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Sarah Hairston-Berkley Talks Transitioning from Prima Ballerina to Academy Director and leading the next generation of dancers with grace and grit.

After spending 16 years dazzling audiences on-stage, Sarah rededicated her career to a life-long love of teaching. Now, as the Cincinnati Ballet’s Academy Director, she’s creating a safe space for young performers to dance AND dream. Listen in to hear about her inspiring career and how it’s shaped her leadership approach and helped her relate to her students. Find out about the Academy’s unique offerings for both children and adults, their upcoming season and how you can support the Ballet as a heartbeat of Cincinnati’s vibrant arts scene. (You can even Sign up for a free class!)

*****Plus…listen in for the SECRET CODE for a chance to win tickets to the Cincinnati Ballet’s gorgeous holiday production of The Nutcracker at historic Music Hall between December 15-24th!!*****

Enter to win before Dec 4, 2022 by:

-following @midwestohmama +

-send us a DM with the secret code

-we’ll @ the winner in our stories on Monday December 5th!

Follow: @cincinnatiballet and @sarahanddakota

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