#081 Maintaining Lasting Love and Intimacy with Allison Ernest

YouTube Description:Welcome to The Turn Your Life Around Podcast with your host, Sarah Coates, aka “The One80 Lady.” This episode is part of our Love Actually Relationship Series, where we explore the keys to lasting love and intimacy. Today, we’re joined by Allison Ernest, MS, LMFT, CST, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist.With over a decade of experience, Allison helps individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and cultivate deeper intimacy. In this conversation, she shares practical strategies for building connection, navigating challenges, and maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships. Whether you’re in a new relationship or have been married for years, this episode offers valuable insights on protecting and nurturing love.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Allison Ernest00:02:00 - What makes love last? The foundations of a strong relationship00:07:00 - Choosing connection over convenience: Why effort matters00:12:00 - The different types of intimacy: Emotional, physical, intellectual & spiritual00:18:00 - The intimacy jar: A simple strategy to strengthen your connection00:25:00 - The role of sexual intimacy in relationships00:30:00 - How to maintain intimacy with kids, careers, and life stressors00:35:00 - The importance of setting boundaries in marriage00:40:00 - Planning a “sex date” & prioritizing your relationship00:45:00 - Repairing and reconnecting after relationship conflictsDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful conversations!Follow Us:Website: www.one-eightycounseling.comPodcast Website: www.theturnyourlifearoundpodcast.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast#MarriageTips #RelationshipAdvice #IntimacyMatters #SexTherapy #LoveActuallySeries #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast #SarahCoates #TheOne80Lady