EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 43 MIN
Ecstasy for Couples: Can MDMA Transform Trauma, Sex, & Intimacy? | Jonathan Robinson
from Sex, Drugs, & Soul · host Kristin Birdwell
Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin!What happens when fear gets turned down and couples finally say the things they've been afraid to say?Jonathan Robinson, former psychotherapist, bestselling author, and longtime pioneer in MDMA-assisted work, joins to explore the intersection of MDMA, trauma, couples therapy, sex, intimacy, and emotional healing.Jonathan shares how his work with MDMA began in the 1980s, why he believes it can help couples move through long-standing resentment and communication breakdowns, and what happens when people suddenly feel safe enough to talk openly about sex, money, infidelity, trauma, and unmet desires.We get into sexless marriages, mismatched libidos, attachment patterns, empathy versus “fixing,” why couples get caught in what Jonathan calls the “misery go-round,” how some relationships reconnect...while others realize it may be time to lovingly separate.Chapters:00:00 — From Therapy to MDMA 03:33 — What MDMA Does to Fear 06:51 — The Relationship Misery Go-Round 10:35 — MDMA & Sexual Trauma 17:14 — When Talk Therapy Isn't Enough 19:06 — The Best Night of Their Marriage 21:35 — When Couples Choose to Separate 26:46 — Sex, Lies & Radical Honesty 29:34 — The Communication Tool Couples Need 32:47 — Talking About What You Want in Bed 38:01 — Empathy, Intimacy, & Sexless Marriage 40:24 — The Future of MDMA TherapyConnect with Jonathan: mdmatraining.net (coupon code: OFF200)xtcforcouples.netJonathan's Books: Ecstasy as Medicine: How MDMA therapy Can Help You Overcome Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression...and Feel More LoveEcstasy For Couples: How MDMA Therapy Can Create More Love and Less Conflict In Your Relationship Support the showConnect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramFacebook YouTubeKristin’s Book:Sex, Drugs, & Soul Spotify AudiobookSubscribe:YouTubeSpotifyApplePeptides:Oral Quicksilver GHK/Copper Peptidehttps://elliemd.com/kristinbirdwellMicrodose 🍄 https://myfeelium.co/password: opensesameCode: kristin20 for 20% off
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Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin! What happens when fear gets turned down and couples finally say the things they've been afraid to say? Jonathan Robinson, former psychotherapist, bestselling author, and longtime pioneer in MDMA-assisted work, joins to explore the intersection of MDMA, trauma, couples therapy, sex, intimacy, and emotional healing. Jonathan shares how his work with MDMA began in the 1980s, why he believes it can help couples move through long-standing resentment ...
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