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Healthy By Heather Brown

Re-Listen: Discussing Faith, Intimacy, Marriage & Motherhood With Lindsey Maestas (Part 2) EP 29

Healthy By Heather Brown

Heather Brown

Education, How To, Mental Health, Christianity, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality

5 • 814 Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

In this episode, Heather Brown and Lindsey Mastis discuss the importance of intentionality in marriage, particularly focusing on mental health, intimacy, and postpartum challenges. They explore how communication plays a crucial role in maintaining intimacy and connection, especially during difficult times. The conversation also touches on building confidence in intimacy, navigating sexual health, and keeping the romance alive amidst the busyness of family life. The episode concludes with practical tips and resources for couples to strengthen their relationship.

00:00 Introduction to Healthy Living and Mental Health
00:54 Navigating Postpartum Challenges and Intimacy
06:08 The Importance of Communication in Marriage
09:51 Understanding Sexual Health and Intimacy
14:31 Coping with Family Health Issues
17:48 Keeping the Romance Alive in Busy Lives
20:09 Reconnecting Through Family and Couples Getaways
21:34 The Importance of Friendship in Marriage
23:04 Creating Fun and Spontaneity in Relationships
23:59 Health and Wellness: Finding What Works for You
25:54 Understanding Libido and Exercise
27:33 Navigating Marriage and Communication
28:55 Staying Connected After Years of Marriage
31:41 Overrated Ingredients in Cooking
39:29 The Fun of Random Questions in Marriage

Links from this episode: 
  • Lindsey's Website: https://sparrowsandlily.com/
  • Lindsey's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-easy-with-lindsey/id1481805272
  • Lindsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingeasywithlindsey/
  • Lindsey's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesseandlindsey
  • Lindsey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@livingeasywithlindsey
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299?crid=2WJGSJ7S6OXFT&keywords=atomic+habits+book&qid=1676581973&sprefix=atomic,aps,136&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=myliwelo-20&linkId=02682da48d46fe6c30e05f0f0b6240b6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
  • Meal Planning eBook: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/


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Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to this special Thursday episode of The Healthy by Heather Brown podcast. Since this season is all about marriage, today we're bringing back one of my all-time favorite marriage-related episodes from prior seasons. Whether you're listening solo or with your spouse, this episode is full of practical ways to be intentional in your marriage, mind, body, and spirit. Eric and I always say in our marriage corner that when your relationship feels strong and connected,

0:23.1

it positively impacts every other area of your life, your mental clarity, physical health,

0:28.8

and even your spiritual well-being.

0:30.6

So let's take time to invest in our marriages, just like we do in other areas of our health.

0:35.4

During your Sunday reset this week, I encourage you to carve out

0:37.9

time to plan for connection. Small intentional actions can absolutely transform your relationship.

0:44.1

Now, this episode originally aired in season one through five, so you might hear a few ads or

0:48.3

references that aren't current, but the wisdom and value in this conversation is, of course,

0:52.7

just timeless. So let's dive in.

0:54.5

Welcome back to the second part of my conversation with Lindsay Mastis. If you missed last week's

1:00.8

episode, it is phenomenal. So make sure you go listen to last week's episode. I'll link it in the

1:07.2

show notes in case you missed it or just go back to your podcast platform. Scroll back to the last episode of Healthy Heather Brown to listen to it.

1:14.3

But we really dove deep into mental health and talked about suicidal thoughts.

1:21.0

We talked about depression.

1:22.7

We talked about what it looks like to be postpartum and struggling.

1:26.9

And this week, heyo. yes, we're going there.

1:30.7

We're talking about mental health and intimacy with our spouses. So let's dive right in.

1:36.6

We talked about facilitating healthier conversations around intimacy and marriage and how to build good

1:40.8

communication. And we were just about to dive into postpartum sex.

1:45.3

Don't feel like, you know, let's get it on after your six-week appointment and check up.

1:50.4

You're not alone, friend. So if you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, please hit pause here and go

1:55.6

listen to it. And then if you're all caught up, just grab your coffee. And let's get right

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