275. Reclaiming Desire: God, Intimacy & the Sacred Spark of Midlife

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

Dr. Edie Wadsworth

Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Christianity, Mental Health

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

This one’s tender. And real. And maybe a little awkward for our podcast editor (hi, Emme 👋), but it’s a conversation that needs to be had—especially for women of faith navigating midlife. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Edie invites us to reclaim a part of ourselves that’s often hidden, ignored, or burdened with shame: our God-given sexuality. 💛 From shifting hormones to emotional fatigue, many women find themselves disconnected—from their bodies, their spouses, and even from desire itself. But what if desire isn’t something that just happens—what if it’s something we can create on purpose? In this soul-stirring talk, you’ll learn: ✨ Why your sexuality isn’t shameful—it’s sacred ✨ How desire is connected to creativity, joy, and purpose ✨ Ways to cultivate intimacy and connection with your spouse ✨ Why appreciation, curiosity, and playfulness matter ✨ How to embrace this part of your identity with grace, power, and freedom This is about more than physical connection—it’s about waking up to the full, radiant woman God made you to be. It's about reclaiming desire as a holy, vibrant part of your wholeness. So grab your coffee, your journal, and maybe your earbuds (😉) and listen in. Your aliveness matters. You were made for connection. 🎧 Let’s talk about it, together. 👉 ediewadsworthcoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.6	Hello and welcome back to the podcast where you are invited for lighthearted conversations
0:35.6	about things that matter as you seek to live your most
0:38.5	meaningful, beautiful, and joyful life. I'm your host, Dr. Edie Wadsworth, and I hope you enjoy your stay here
0:44.8	at the House of Joy. Hi, dear ones, beautiful podcast listeners, so happy to be back with you today
0:51.7	on the House of Joy. Okay, you're in for a treat, and I do have to say,
0:55.6	this one's going to be awkward for our podcast editor, Emily May Wadsworth. So cover your ears,
1:02.6	little sister, because mama's going to talk about sex today. I just got back from a team retreat with all of my coaches and my team. And so several of them
1:16.5	said to me, we need to chat about this more. So many of our clients are really struggling with
1:22.1	this kind of thing in midlife. So it just brought up some good conversations. And I already had had this conversation with two people last week who said,
1:31.1	oh my gosh, I'm so thankful.
1:32.2	We talked about this because nobody's talking about it.
1:34.8	So let's talk about it.
1:37.3	Let's talk about reclaiming your God-given sexuality in midlife.
1:41.9	That part of your spiritual life that we're talked to ignore, that we're
1:45.7	taught, especially as believers, is maybe not the best part of us or a part of us that we should
1:52.6	hide. But I want to talk about it today because I do think that it is a part of how God made
2:00.0	us that we don't have to be ashamed of and that we can talk about,
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