EP3- Sex, Power, and the Shifting Rules of Marriage

Episode Summary: Sex, marriage, and motherhood—the trio we’re supposed to master, but mostly just survive. In this episode, we open the door to both the bedroom and the past to explore how cultural shifts—from the sexual revolution to today’s TikTok “tradwife” trend—are reshaping intimacy.We talk with experts, look at surprising data, and ask honest questions about what’s really happening in marriages today. Spoiler: it’s not just about desire. It’s about identity, exhaustion, shifting roles, and the deep human longing to be known.Because the story of sex and motherhood? It’s not about shame. It’s about reclamation. Maybe even resurrection.Featuring:🎙 Dave & Ashley Willis – Marriage and intimacy experts, @daveandashleywillis 🎙 Louise Perry – Journalist and author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution 🎙 Richard V. Reeves – Author of Of Boys and MenClips + Conversations:🎧 "We just high-five now." — Moms get hilariously real about sex after kids 🎧 Trey Kennedy’s comedy on married life 🎧 TikToks on modern sex struggles: Clip 1, Clip 2, Clip 3 🎧 Louise Perry on how the sexual revolution impacted women 🎧 Richard Reeves on modern masculinity 🎧 The “tradwife” trend: Tori, Jasmine, Nara 🎧 Cher’s viral moment: “I am the rich man.” 🎧 Archival footage from the women’s liberation movement:Birth control PSAFeminist protestVintage coverageReferenced Research + Reading:📚 Gallup: Changing Views on Sex & Marriage 📚 Motherly: 2023 State of Motherhood 📚 Divorce Stats: The Jimenez Law Firm 📚 The Case Against the Sexual Revolution – Louise Perry 📚 Of Boys and Men – Richard ReevesSubscribe. Share. Leave a review. Because motherhood built the world—and now we’re telling the story.