The Human Intimacy Podcast

Learn to Heal Trauma: Your Body Knows the Answers

Do you feel tense and uptight? Do you frequently get headaches or muscle pain? If so, your body may be feeling the lasting effects from difficult or traumatic experiences. In this episode Amy Andrus and Dr. Skinner interview Lauren Hatchett a trauma informed yoga specialist. 

In this episode you will learn specific cues you can take to listen to your body as you learn to heal from o...

Safety: The Foundation of All Intimate Interactions

Have you ever questioned whether connecting with someone is a good idea? Or do you find that, for some reason, unbeknownst to you, you are holding back from others? In this week's podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discuss the most critical component of connection: Safety.

If you find that you are struggling to connect with others, this podcast will provide insight into pos...

Discover How Developmental Trauma Hinders Adult Attachment

It's a universal experience to grapple with identity formation in childhood, especially when parents exert significant control over our lives. This podcast, featuring guest Jon Taylor, offers a wealth of expert knowledge on developmental trauma. Gain valuable insights into how early life experiences can shape relationship dynamics as we mature.

As we strive to create health...

Play Your Way to a More Intimate Relationship (Episode #13)

Have we forgotten how to play? As we get older, we tend to forget to have genuine fun. In this episode. Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus encourage you to pull out games and learn to play again.

When we tease, flirt, and engage in friendly banter in our relationships, we create memories that can last a lifetime. If you are looking for a few ideas on strengthening intimacy i...

Healing Attachment Trauma Caused by Sexual Behaviors:

Insights from Dr. Skinner’s Discuss with Dr. Sue Johnson

In 2016, I had the privilege of interviewing renowned relationship expert Dr. Sue Johnson. In this special interview, Dr. Johnson discussed how pornography and other sexual behaviors alter our attachment bonds. 

The content of this interview is timeless, as the...

If you are struggling with boundaries in your life, this podcast will empower you to create healthy boundaries that strengthen your relationships. Simply said, boundaries matter. While every healthy relationship has boundaries, in relationships where we struggle, we usually find boundary violations. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis discuss the challenges of creating healthy boundaries and they share how to u...

If you are looking to improve your relationship skills, this episode features Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discussing how to create better relationships through appropriate self-disclosure. In this episode, “The Art of Self-Disclosure,” you will learn the research-based benefits of learning to open up and allow others to see into you. Self-disclosure in close relationships can create a foundation of trust, empathy, and emotiona...

Unresolved shame simply ruins our chance of creating deep connections in our relationships. Have you ever felt parental shame? Do you have voices running around in your head that make you feel like you are not enough?

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discuss how shame prevents us from creating intimacy in our relationships. They conclude with a discussion on how we all can address the shame we feel inside. If you w...

Overcome 5 Barriers to Intimacy and Connection

Have you ever asked yourself what keeps you from creating the type of relationship you long for? If so, in this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Amy Andrus discuss five of the most common barriers we have to overcome to achieve the type of intimacy we desire. 

Due to these barriers, we live far below our relationship potential. The five barriers include:

1. Unresolved issues from our pa...

The State of Human Intimacy in a Culture Filled with Fear

We live in a society filled with trust issues. This is especially true when so many relationships fail due to betrayal, addiction, and anger. The end result is that far too many people are in relationships but feel lonelier than ever. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner discusses how our society can overcome our fears of intimacy and offers three things we can do to improve o...

Dating After Divorce: Are You Ready to Date?

Did you know that 52% of women and 64% of men remarry after a divorce? So, if you are divorced, are you ready to date? Maybe a better question is, how can you tell if you are prepared to move forward in a new relationship? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner and his new co-host, Amy Andrus, discuss the importance of preparing yourself to date after divorce. They also discuss their new onl...

The Relationship Dilemma —Is Your Relationship on the Brink?

Far too many couples on the brink of divorce struggle in their decision. Should I leave? Should I stay? Can we work it out? Can we be happy again? In Episode #5 of The Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr.'s Kevin Skinner and Dave Robinson discuss ideas to help you make an informed decision. Together, these relationship experts have nearly 60 years of clinical experience. Join them...

Communication Tools to Improve Intimacy and Create Connection

Intimacy requires healthy communication. When couples get bogged down in unhealthy relationship patterns, they often feel unheard, struggle to communicate unmet needs, and don’t quite know what to say or how to resolve their differences. In desperation, many individuals and couples turn to counselors for help. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinn...

In episode #2 of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Skinner interviews Dr. Stefanie Carnes the President of the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. In this session, these two professionals with almost 60 years of experience discuss the following:

• Whether couples should discuss the details of an affair or other sexual betrayal.
• How to discuss unwanted sexual behaviors with children (what to say and what n...