How can you have satisfying sex and feel more pleasure? More sensuality? In this episode, Diana welcomes Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a board-certified sex therapist, to explore ways to experience more pleasure and intimacy with our partner(s). Dr. Kennedy shares insights from her extensive experience with individuals and couples, including LGBTQ communities. Diana asks listeners’ questions ranging from dealing with body image issues to navigating sexual relationships after divorce.
Listen and learn
- the impact of sexual energy on overall life,
- essential factors for long-term sexual satisfaction,
- overcoming barriers to enjoyable sex,
- practical tips for couples experiencing differences in sexual desire.
Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Jenn Kennedy as she shares the importance of knowing one’s anatomy and having effective communication for improving sexual experiences and a healthy, vibrant sex life.
About Jenn Kennedy
Dr. Jenn Kennedy earned a PhD in Clinical Sexology and worked as a Sexologist. Before this, she also earned a Master in Clinical Psychology and trained with both the Community Counseling and Education Center (CCEC) and the Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) in Santa Barbara. Additionally, she uses the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and Terry Real’s concepts in her work. Dr. Kennedy is trained to work with trauma via Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is certified in Sex Addiction Therapy (CSAT). Dr. Kennedy is also a board-certified Sex Therapist.
Dr. Kennedy has considerable experience working with LGBT individuals and couples. From 2017-2022, she taught as adjunct faculty in the master’s program at Antioch University Santa Barbara and is the past president of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SB-CAMFT). In addition to one-on-one, couples therapy, and intensives, Dr. Kennedy also runs a small group offering focused on sexual health for women called The Pleasure Circle. She writes and podcasts on sexual health through The Pleasure Project.
Related Resources
Learn more about Jenn’s group on sexual health called The Pleasure Circle.
Check out Jenn’s podcast The Pleasure Project.
Order Diana’s new book: The Self-Compassion Daily Journal
Subscribe to Diana’s free Wise Effort newsletter
Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.
Want to learn more about ACT? Take Diana’s on-demand course Foundations of ACT
Diana’s Events
Learn from Diana at an upcoming event
Connect With Diana
Thank you for listening to Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill!
Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.
Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.
Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
+ show comments
- Hide Comments
add a comment