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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 45 MIN

Lessons in Partnership & Pleasure with Christie Bemis

from Unwritten with Steph · host Steph Shanks

🎙️ Lessons in Partnership & Pleasure with Christie Bemis What does it mean to be truly seen and met in love—especially after 40? In this candid conversation, psychotherapist and women’s empowerment leader Christie Bemis shares her journey through divorce, dating in midlife, and building deeply authentic relationships. We talk about emotional safety, erotic intelligence, communication patterns, and how to unlearn shame so we can experience more pleasure and connection. Whether you're partnered, single, or somewhere in between, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to rewrite the rules of intimacy.Take the Quiz: FREE Assessment for Couples-SPARCS©: https://hot-pink-youniversity.mykajabi.com/sparcs-assessment-pageLearn More About Christie Here:Download My Free Permission Slip Workbook Here. Christie Bemis Bio:Christie Bemis is a seasoned psychotherapist, sex educator, relationship coach, and author with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples unlock deeper connections and embrace their true potential. Known for her direct yet compassionate approach, Christie blends a vast knowledge base with a relatable style, making her a trusted expert in mental health, intimacy, and personal empowerment.As a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Christie shares her insights on topics ranging from relationships and sexual health to self-empowerment. She also hosts the Ignite Your Life with Christie Bemis podcast, where she connects with listeners across multiple platforms.Christie is trained in the Somatica® Method for building intimacy and relationships and is a certified Level 1 provider of John Gottman's relationship work. Additionally, she is a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Practitioner and is currently advancing her training with Terry Real in Relational Life Therapy to become a certified practitioner.In 2010, Christie founded Hot Pink YOUniversity to empower women to live lives filled with passion, purpose, and play. She continues to operate under this brand, offering transformative experiences for women. In 2018, she launched Bemis Psychotherapy and Consulting, where she works with women, men, and couples in all relationship configurations to reignite their passions and create more fulfilling lives. In addition, Christie was the Director of Professional Education and Outreach for Back to the Body: Sensuous Retreats for Women.  Through this work, she focused on expanding people’s understanding of sexological bodywork as a source for healing, expanding one’s understanding of their arousal and erotic expression. Support the showhttps://www.stephshanks.comhttps://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithstephhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/https://www.youtube.com/@stephshankshttps://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

🎙️ Lessons in Partnership & Pleasure with Christie Bemis What does it mean to be truly seen and met in love—especially after 40? In this candid conversation, psychotherapist and women’s empowerment leader Christie Bemis shares her journey through divorce, dating in midlife, and building deeply authentic relationships. We talk about emotional safety, erotic intelligence, communication patterns, and how to unlearn shame so we can experience more pleasure and connection. Whether you're part...

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