<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[A Woman Becoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the space where brilliance, womanhood, healing &amp; real life collide.<br />I’m Dr. Londeria M. Taylor, Ed.D., ABS  — educator, coach, sexologist &amp; a woman becoming.<br /><br />This is where education meets embodiment.<br />Where teacher talk becomes life talk.<br />Where sacred meets ordinary and stays awhile.<br /><br />You’ll find:<br />🎤 TED-style talks on burnout, purpose, becoming and so much more<br />🍎 Real talk for educators who are human first<br />🌿 Healing &amp; midlife rebirth<br />🔥 Sex, sensuality &amp; real intimacy<br />🥗 Use-what-you-have wellness &amp; lifestyle<br /><br />This is for the woman evolving in real time.<br />Not lost — just done pretending.<br /><br />We’re not figuring it out because we’re confused.<br />We’re figuring it out because we got honest.<br /><br />✨ Subscribe &amp; come home to yourself — softly.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:17:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/OZNwfs0K.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sexuality]]></category><itunes:author>Dr. Lonnie Marie</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the space where brilliance, womanhood, healing &amp;amp; real life collide.&lt;br /&gt;I’m Dr. Londeria M. Taylor, Ed.D., ABS  — educator, coach, sexologist &amp;amp; a woman becoming.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is where education meets embodiment.&lt;br /&gt;Where teacher talk becomes life talk.&lt;br /&gt;Where sacred meets ordinary and stays awhile.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You’ll find:&lt;br /&gt;🎤 TED-style talks on burnout, purpose, becoming and so much more&lt;br /&gt;🍎 Real talk for educators who are human first&lt;br /&gt;🌿 Healing &amp;amp; midlife rebirth&lt;br /&gt;🔥 Sex, sensuality &amp;amp; real intimacy&lt;br /&gt;🥗 Use-what-you-have wellness &amp;amp; lifestyle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is for the woman evolving in real time.&lt;br /&gt;Not lost — just done pretending.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re not figuring it out because we’re confused.&lt;br /&gt;We’re figuring it out because we got honest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;✨ Subscribe &amp;amp; come home to yourself — softly.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Dr. Lonnie Marie</itunes:name><itunes:email>lon.hayes@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Sexuality"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Body Disconnection in Intimacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>#BodyConnection<br />#EmotionalHealing<br />#WomenAndGrowth<br />#SelfDiscovery<br />#Becoming<br />#MentalHealth</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f8e481bb-3de7-4605-b713-7a2c97fb7e9e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>Understanding Body Disconnection in Intimacy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reconnect with Your Body: Start Small]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>#BodyConnection<br />#EmotionalHealing<br />#WomenAndGrowth<br />#SelfDiscovery<br />#Becoming<br />#MentalHealth</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">127ca76a-7c3e-4c2f-9668-5ce80c91b1a0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>Reconnect with Your Body: Start Small</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Feel Disconnected From Your Body And How to Reconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body… like you’re going through life but not really <i>feeling</i> it… this conversation is for you.</p><p></p><p>In this video, Dr. Lonnie Marie explains why so many women lose connection to their body — and how that disconnection impacts everything from emotional presence to intimacy and desire.</p><p></p><p>This isn’t just about stress.</p><p>It’s about how survival mode, pressure, and emotional overwhelm can slowly shift you out of your body and into constant functioning.</p><p>And over time… you stop feeling like yourself.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>• Why women feel disconnected from their body<br />• How survival mode affects emotional and physical awareness<br />• The connection between body awareness and desire<br />• Why many women feel numb or emotionally distant<br />• How pressure and performance impact presence<br />• What it actually takes to reconnect with your body again</p><p></p><p>This is not about forcing yourself to feel more.</p><p>It’s about understanding what happened… so you can begin to reconnect with yourself in a safe and sustainable way.</p><h2>PART OF THE SERIES</h2><p>This video is part of the <b>A Woman Becoming series</b> — real conversations about:</p><p>• identity<br />• emotional healing<br />• relationships<br />• reconnecting with yourself</p><h2>WANT TO GO DEEPER?</h2><p>💌 Pamper Me: Sexy &amp; Sacred — A 7-Day Feminine Reset<br />Reconnect with your body, your peace, and your sense of self<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a></p><p>🔗 Connect with me:<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a></p><p>#BodyConnection<br />#EmotionalHealing<br />#WomenAndGrowth<br />#SelfDiscovery<br />#Becoming<br />#MentalHealth</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">15a7fd2b-8bca-4007-95ba-382be2bc7f9d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/869d1e97256c9273433681e34b36d188cedbc6570731efc509773aaec8977d30/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNWE3ZmQyYi04YmNhLTQwMDctOTViYS0zODJiZTJiYzdmOWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNDJlOGRmZjVhMTZlZGMwM2U0MmMxL3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMTlfXzMtMjMtMjUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15479266" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/episodes/15a7fd2b-8bca-4007-95ba-382be2bc7f9d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body… like you’re going through life but not really &lt;i&gt;feeling&lt;/i&gt; it… this conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this video, Dr. Lonnie Marie explains why so many women lose connection to their body — and how that disconnection impacts everything from emotional presence to intimacy and desire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just about stress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about how survival mode, pressure, and emotional overwhelm can slowly shift you out of your body and into constant functioning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And over time… you stop feeling like yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why women feel disconnected from their body&lt;br /&gt;• How survival mode affects emotional and physical awareness&lt;br /&gt;• The connection between body awareness and desire&lt;br /&gt;• Why many women feel numb or emotionally distant&lt;br /&gt;• How pressure and performance impact presence&lt;br /&gt;• What it actually takes to reconnect with your body again&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not about forcing yourself to feel more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about understanding what happened… so you can begin to reconnect with yourself in a safe and sustainable way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;PART OF THE SERIES&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;This video is part of the &lt;b&gt;A Woman Becoming series&lt;/b&gt; — real conversations about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• identity&lt;br /&gt;• emotional healing&lt;br /&gt;• relationships&lt;br /&gt;• reconnecting with yourself&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;WANT TO GO DEEPER?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;💌 Pamper Me: Sexy &amp;amp; Sacred — A 7-Day Feminine Reset&lt;br /&gt;Reconnect with your body, your peace, and your sense of self&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Connect with me:&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#BodyConnection&lt;br /&gt;#EmotionalHealing&lt;br /&gt;#WomenAndGrowth&lt;br /&gt;#SelfDiscovery&lt;br /&gt;#Becoming&lt;br /&gt;#MentalHealth&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why You Feel Disconnected From Your Body And How to Reconnect</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Pressure Kills Female Desire in Relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever felt pressure around intimacy in your relationship, this conversation may help explain why your desire changed.</p><p></p><p>In this video, Dr. Lonnie Marie explores why pressure often shuts down female desire and what many couples misunderstand about intimacy in long-term relationships.</p><p>Many women believe something is wrong with them when their desire fades. But often the issue isn’t libido — it’s the environment surrounding intimacy.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><p>• Why pressure activates stress in the body<br />• The “gas and brakes” model of sexual desire<br />• How emotional safety affects arousal<br />• Why love and desire are not the same system<br />• Why women may withdraw when intimacy feels expected instead of chosen</p><p></p><p>This conversation is not about blaming men or fixing women.</p><p>It’s about understanding how the female nervous system responds to pressure, stress, and emotional safety inside relationships.</p><p></p><p>When couples understand this dynamic, intimacy becomes something that grows naturally — not something that has to be pushed.</p><hr /><h3>Want to Go Deeper</h3><p>Pamper Me: Sexy &amp; Sacred – 7 Day Feminine Reset<br />Restore peace, pleasure, and connection.<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a></p><p>Connect with me:<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a></p><hr /><p>#FemaleDesire<br />#RelationshipPsychology<br />#IntimacyInMarriage<br />#EmotionalSafety<br />#WomenAndRelationships<br />#LowLibido</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">da5e8751-1fde-418c-a7d3-321be4ab2674</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3607f91318883282201ce4a5e017ad0f04569c7e824f9b66dcccbacdbea62a3d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkYTVlODc1MS0xZmRlLTQxOGMtYTdkMy0zMjFiZTRhYjI2NzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZGE4YzVmOGU5ZmMxOTFkMjMzZTIyL3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtOF9fMTctNTAtMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="17542521" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/episodes/da5e8751-1fde-418c-a7d3-321be4ab2674/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt pressure around intimacy in your relationship, this conversation may help explain why your desire changed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this video, Dr. Lonnie Marie explores why pressure often shuts down female desire and what many couples misunderstand about intimacy in long-term relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many women believe something is wrong with them when their desire fades. But often the issue isn’t libido — it’s the environment surrounding intimacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why pressure activates stress in the body&lt;br /&gt;• The “gas and brakes” model of sexual desire&lt;br /&gt;• How emotional safety affects arousal&lt;br /&gt;• Why love and desire are not the same system&lt;br /&gt;• Why women may withdraw when intimacy feels expected instead of chosen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation is not about blaming men or fixing women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about understanding how the female nervous system responds to pressure, stress, and emotional safety inside relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When couples understand this dynamic, intimacy becomes something that grows naturally — not something that has to be pushed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Want to Go Deeper&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pamper Me: Sexy &amp;amp; Sacred – 7 Day Feminine Reset&lt;br /&gt;Restore peace, pleasure, and connection.&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with me:&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FemaleDesire&lt;br /&gt;#RelationshipPsychology&lt;br /&gt;#IntimacyInMarriage&lt;br /&gt;#EmotionalSafety&lt;br /&gt;#WomenAndRelationships&lt;br /&gt;#LowLibido&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>Why Pressure Kills Female Desire in Relationships</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Safety: The Missing Ingredient in Female Desire]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If your desire has changed and you don’t know why — this conversation is for you.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>A Woman’s Desire Series</i> Dr. Lonnie Marie explores the connection between emotional safety and female desire.</p><p></p><p>Because here’s the truth:</p><p>Most women don’t lose desire.<br />They lose safety.</p><p>And when emotional safety disappears, the nervous system shifts into protection mode which directly impacts intimacy, arousal, and connection.</p><p></p><p>In this video, we explore:</p><p>• What emotional safety actually means in relationships<br />• Why love and desire are not the same system<br />• How attachment security affects intimacy<br />• The “gas and brakes” model of arousal<br />• Why pressure kills desire<br />• How broken trust impacts the body<br />• Why women can love deeply but still shut down sexually</p><p></p><p>This is not about blaming men.<br />And it’s not about fixing women.</p><p></p><p>It’s about understanding how safety, trust, and connection shape desire.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever felt:</p><p>• emotionally alone in a relationship<br />• confused about your low libido<br />• disconnected from your body<br />• pressured instead of chosen</p><p>You are not broken.</p><p>You may just need safety restored.</p><p>🌿 This is part of the “A Woman’s Desire” series.</p><hr /><h2>✨ WANT TO GO DEEPER?</h2><p>💌 Pamper Me: Sexy &amp; Sacred — A 7-Day Feminine Reset<br />Reclaim your peace, pleasure, and connection without pressure.<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a></p><p>🔗 All Links:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a></p><hr /><h2>🔍 SEARCH-BOOSTING KEYWORDS</h2><p>emotional safety in relationships<br />female desire explained<br />why women lose desire<br />low libido in marriage<br />emotional connection and sex<br />attachment and intimacy<br />gas and brakes sexual model<br />why she doesn’t want sex<br />married but emotionally disconnected<br />women and nervous system regulation<br />intimacy problems in long term relationships</p><hr /><h2>#Hashtags</h2><p>#EmotionalSafety<br />#FemaleDesire<br />#WomenAndIntimacy<br />#AttachmentTheory<br />#RelationshipHealing<br />#WomenOver40<br />#AClonnieMarie<br />#IntimacyEducation</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c62d5289-86db-459c-882c-8f87d06b529f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3d1dcc7df0d7f51f221a2d75e38f199ae302dbb1b77186961ae767e0f7ad6cc3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNjJkNTI4OS04NmRiLTQ1OWMtODgyYy04Zjg3ZDA2YjUyOWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5YTc4NDY0MzQ4YjBhMmZjYzI1ZjQwL3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjJfXzQtMzAtMTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19957490" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If your desire has changed and you don’t know why — this conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;A Woman’s Desire Series&lt;/i&gt; Dr. Lonnie Marie explores the connection between emotional safety and female desire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because here’s the truth:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most women don’t lose desire.&lt;br /&gt;They lose safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And when emotional safety disappears, the nervous system shifts into protection mode which directly impacts intimacy, arousal, and connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this video, we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• What emotional safety actually means in relationships&lt;br /&gt;• Why love and desire are not the same system&lt;br /&gt;• How attachment security affects intimacy&lt;br /&gt;• The “gas and brakes” model of arousal&lt;br /&gt;• Why pressure kills desire&lt;br /&gt;• How broken trust impacts the body&lt;br /&gt;• Why women can love deeply but still shut down sexually&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not about blaming men.&lt;br /&gt;And it’s not about fixing women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about understanding how safety, trust, and connection shape desire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• emotionally alone in a relationship&lt;br /&gt;• confused about your low libido&lt;br /&gt;• disconnected from your body&lt;br /&gt;• pressured instead of chosen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are not broken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may just need safety restored.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌿 This is part of the “A Woman’s Desire” series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;✨ WANT TO GO DEEPER?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;💌 Pamper Me: Sexy &amp;amp; Sacred — A 7-Day Feminine Reset&lt;br /&gt;Reclaim your peace, pleasure, and connection without pressure.&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 All Links:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🔍 SEARCH-BOOSTING KEYWORDS&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;emotional safety in relationships&lt;br /&gt;female desire explained&lt;br /&gt;why women lose desire&lt;br /&gt;low libido in marriage&lt;br /&gt;emotional connection and sex&lt;br /&gt;attachment and intimacy&lt;br /&gt;gas and brakes sexual model&lt;br /&gt;why she doesn’t want sex&lt;br /&gt;married but emotionally disconnected&lt;br /&gt;women and nervous system regulation&lt;br /&gt;intimacy problems in long term relationships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;#Hashtags&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;#EmotionalSafety&lt;br /&gt;#FemaleDesire&lt;br /&gt;#WomenAndIntimacy&lt;br /&gt;#AttachmentTheory&lt;br /&gt;#RelationshipHealing&lt;br /&gt;#WomenOver40&lt;br /&gt;#AClonnieMarie&lt;br /&gt;#IntimacyEducation&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>Emotional Safety: The Missing Ingredient in Female Desire</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I Lost Myself....And Found Me Again | Starting Over at 40+]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re starting over at 40+ after divorce, heartbreak, or burnout — this conversation is for you.<br /><br />In this video, I share my personal journey of losing myself inside marriage, roles, and expectations… and how I found myself again on the other side of divorce, relocation, and rebuilding my life from the inside out.<br /><br />This is not a “bounce back” story.<br />It’s a becoming story.<br /><br />💌 JOIN PAMPPER ME: SEXY &amp; SACRED — $7<br /><br />A 7-day feminine healing reset to restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.<br /><br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a><br /><br />🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST<br /><br />Daily promises, wisdom, and grounding for women becoming her again.<br />Season VI launches January 4th.<br /><br />📌 CONNECT WITH ME<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a><br /><br />Instagram: @drlonniemarie | @40plusfiguringitout<br />TikTok: @drlonniemarie<br />Podcast: The Daily Push Podcast<br />Coaching: Intimacy &amp; Reclaiming Coach for women 40+<br /><br />starting over at 40<br />life after divorce for women<br />emotional healing after divorce<br />rediscovering myself after marriage<br />rebuilding life after divorce<br />how to heal after divorce<br />feminine healing journey<br />reclaiming identity as a woman<br />becoming her again<br />women over 40 healing<br />divorce recovery story<br />spiritual rebirth after heartbreak<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startingoverat40">#StartingOverAt40</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifeafterdivorce">#LifeAfterDivorce</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenover40">#WomenOver40</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingafterdivorce">#HealingAfterDivorce</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/becomingheragain">#BecomingHerAgain</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/femininehealing">#FeminineHealing</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorcerecovery">#DivorceRecovery</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reclaimyourself">#ReclaimYourself</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/softrebirth">#SoftRebirth</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pampermesexy">#PamperMeSexy</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">81b5c6f2-52a5-4b94-bf0f-f1c77910564e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9b79cf49f7a8f971b99f44aa9b522bd065b416b86d0b09b503b47f5e81a9110e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MWI1YzZmMi01MmE1LTRiOTQtYmYwZi1mMWM3NzkxMDU2NGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5YTcwZDIxMWNmYTIyMGRhMmI5NzVkL3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjJfXzMtNTgtMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12825434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’re starting over at 40+ after divorce, heartbreak, or burnout — this conversation is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this video, I share my personal journey of losing myself inside marriage, roles, and expectations… and how I found myself again on the other side of divorce, relocation, and rebuilding my life from the inside out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is not a “bounce back” story.&lt;br /&gt;It’s a becoming story.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;💌 JOIN PAMPPER ME: SEXY &amp;amp; SACRED — $7&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A 7-day feminine healing reset to restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Daily promises, wisdom, and grounding for women becoming her again.&lt;br /&gt;Season VI launches January 4th.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📌 CONNECT WITH ME&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instagram: @drlonniemarie | @40plusfiguringitout&lt;br /&gt;TikTok: @drlonniemarie&lt;br /&gt;Podcast: The Daily Push Podcast&lt;br /&gt;Coaching: Intimacy &amp;amp; Reclaiming Coach for women 40+&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;starting over at 40&lt;br /&gt;life after divorce for women&lt;br /&gt;emotional healing after divorce&lt;br /&gt;rediscovering myself after marriage&lt;br /&gt;rebuilding life after divorce&lt;br /&gt;how to heal after divorce&lt;br /&gt;feminine healing journey&lt;br /&gt;reclaiming identity as a woman&lt;br /&gt;becoming her again&lt;br /&gt;women over 40 healing&lt;br /&gt;divorce recovery story&lt;br /&gt;spiritual rebirth after heartbreak&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startingoverat40&quot;&gt;#StartingOverAt40&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lifeafterdivorce&quot;&gt;#LifeAfterDivorce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenover40&quot;&gt;#WomenOver40&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingafterdivorce&quot;&gt;#HealingAfterDivorce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/becomingheragain&quot;&gt;#BecomingHerAgain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/femininehealing&quot;&gt;#FeminineHealing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorcerecovery&quot;&gt;#DivorceRecovery&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reclaimyourself&quot;&gt;#ReclaimYourself&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/softrebirth&quot;&gt;#SoftRebirth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pampermesexy&quot;&gt;#PamperMeSexy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>How I Lost Myself....And Found Me Again | Starting Over at 40+</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Woman Becoming: Why Arrival is a LIE!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re starting over at 40+ after divorce, burnout, or a major life shift — this conversation is for you.<br /><br />There’s a popular message right now that says, “I’m not becoming her — I’m already her.”<br />And while that sounds empowering, I want to offer a different perspective.<br /><br />✨ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO<br /><br />• Why identity is not meant to be fixed<br />• How emotionally healthy women continue evolving across seasons<br />• Why the idea of “arrival” can quietly limit growth<br />• The difference between becoming and striving<br />• How personal growth unfolds mentally, emotionally, and spiritually<br />• Why reinvention is a process — not a moment<br /><br />As we enter a new year, this talk invites you to release the pressure to “arrive” and instead stay open to who you are becoming next.<br /><br />This is not a motivational speech.<br />It’s a reflective conversation.<br /><br />💌 JOIN PAMPPER ME: SEXY &amp; SACRED — $7<br /><br />A 7-day feminine healing reset to restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.<br /><br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a> <br /><br />🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST<br /><br />Daily promises, wisdom, and grounding for women becoming her again.<br />Season VI launches January 1st.<br /><br />📌 CONNECT WITH ME<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a> <br /><br />Instagram: @drlonniemarie | @40plusfiguringitout<br />TikTok: @drlonniemarie<br />Podcast: The Daily Push Podcast<br />Coaching: Intimacy &amp; Reclaiming Coach for women 40+<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womanbecoming">#womanbecoming</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personaldevelopment">#personaldevelopment</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womengrowth">#womengrowth</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/midlifewomen">#midlifewomen</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/emotionalhealing">#emotionalhealing</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/identitywork">#identitywork</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/becomingher">#becomingher</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney">#healingjourney</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thoughtleadership">#thoughtleadership</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/2026reset">#2026reset</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9d6c2870-199d-4786-821f-fcde1a5ea263</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:53:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2151e81b7087ae6dd2aa54a3cfb3b3de4aa6cfc0ee4fa604fb4104b02cb2f2a4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZDZjMjg3MC0xOTlkLTQ3ODYtODIxZi1mY2RlMWE1ZWEyNjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5YTZlNmM1MTNiMDk5MzljYTQ1NWI2L3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjJfXzMtNDgtMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="18466629" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’re starting over at 40+ after divorce, burnout, or a major life shift — this conversation is for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There’s a popular message right now that says, “I’m not becoming her — I’m already her.”&lt;br /&gt;And while that sounds empowering, I want to offer a different perspective.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;✨ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Why identity is not meant to be fixed&lt;br /&gt;• How emotionally healthy women continue evolving across seasons&lt;br /&gt;• Why the idea of “arrival” can quietly limit growth&lt;br /&gt;• The difference between becoming and striving&lt;br /&gt;• How personal growth unfolds mentally, emotionally, and spiritually&lt;br /&gt;• Why reinvention is a process — not a moment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As we enter a new year, this talk invites you to release the pressure to “arrive” and instead stay open to who you are becoming next.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is not a motivational speech.&lt;br /&gt;It’s a reflective conversation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;💌 JOIN PAMPPER ME: SEXY &amp;amp; SACRED — $7&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A 7-day feminine healing reset to restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Daily promises, wisdom, and grounding for women becoming her again.&lt;br /&gt;Season VI launches January 1st.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📌 CONNECT WITH ME&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instagram: @drlonniemarie | @40plusfiguringitout&lt;br /&gt;TikTok: @drlonniemarie&lt;br /&gt;Podcast: The Daily Push Podcast&lt;br /&gt;Coaching: Intimacy &amp;amp; Reclaiming Coach for women 40+&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womanbecoming&quot;&gt;#womanbecoming&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personaldevelopment&quot;&gt;#personaldevelopment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womengrowth&quot;&gt;#womengrowth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/midlifewomen&quot;&gt;#midlifewomen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/emotionalhealing&quot;&gt;#emotionalhealing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/identitywork&quot;&gt;#identitywork&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/becomingher&quot;&gt;#becomingher&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney&quot;&gt;#healingjourney&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thoughtleadership&quot;&gt;#thoughtleadership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/2026reset&quot;&gt;#2026reset&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>A Woman Becoming: Why Arrival is a LIE!!!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Female Sexual Response Cycle Explained (Why Women Are Different — Not Broken)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever wondered why your desire doesn’t work the way you were taught it “should” — this conversation is for you.</p><p>In this video, Dr. Lonnie Marie breaks down the <b>female sexual response cycle</b> and explains why women are different — and not broken.</p><p>For years, women have been taught a linear model of desire:<br />Desire → Arousal → Orgasm.</p><p>But that model was largely based on male physiology.</p><p>Here, we explore the updated, non-linear model (the <b>Basson Model</b>) and why women’s desire is often responsive, context-driven, and deeply connected to emotional safety.</p><p></p><p>This episode covers:</p><p>• The difference between desire, libido, and arousal<br />• Spontaneous vs. responsive desire<br />• Why stress shuts desire down<br />• The “gas and brakes” system of female arousal<br />• Why women may need safety before desire begins<br />• Why low desire doesn’t mean something is wrong</p><p>This isn’t about blaming men.<br />And it’s not about fixing women.</p><p>It’s about understanding the body — so intimacy can feel connected, not confusing.</p><p>🌿 Welcome to A Woman’s Desire series.</p><hr /><h2>✨ WANT TO GO DEEPER?</h2><p>💌 <b>Pamper Me: Sexy &amp; Sacred (PMSS)</b><br />A 7-day feminine reset for women reclaiming peace, pleasure, and connection.<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a></p><p>🔗 Connect with me:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a></p><hr /><h2></h2><p>female sexual response cycle<br />Basson model explained<br />responsive desire women<br />low libido in women<br />why women don’t want sex<br />spontaneous vs responsive desire<br />women and emotional safety<br />female arousal explained<br />married but no desire<br />women over 40 sexuality<br />sexual desire after stress<br />women and intimacy psychology</p><hr /><p>#FemaleDesire<br />#SexualResponseCycle<br />#ResponsiveDesire<br />#WomensSexualHealth<br />#EmotionalSafety<br />#WomenOver40<br />#IntimacyEducation<br />#AClonnieMarie</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">137cfd9f-53e7-48fd-821e-bd218f990497</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d16508a4a6c9e5eabf6edc652dfa73749a979d84f074e9b693455b30e80951ac/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMzdjZmQ5Zi01M2U3LTQ4ZmQtODIxZS1iZDIxOGY5OTA0OTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5MjU5NTM1YzAxMTg1YjA2OWI5YTNlL3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTZfXzAtNDAtMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="18220242" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered why your desire doesn’t work the way you were taught it “should” — this conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this video, Dr. Lonnie Marie breaks down the &lt;b&gt;female sexual response cycle&lt;/b&gt; and explains why women are different — and not broken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For years, women have been taught a linear model of desire:&lt;br /&gt;Desire → Arousal → Orgasm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But that model was largely based on male physiology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here, we explore the updated, non-linear model (the &lt;b&gt;Basson Model&lt;/b&gt;) and why women’s desire is often responsive, context-driven, and deeply connected to emotional safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode covers:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The difference between desire, libido, and arousal&lt;br /&gt;• Spontaneous vs. responsive desire&lt;br /&gt;• Why stress shuts desire down&lt;br /&gt;• The “gas and brakes” system of female arousal&lt;br /&gt;• Why women may need safety before desire begins&lt;br /&gt;• Why low desire doesn’t mean something is wrong&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about blaming men.&lt;br /&gt;And it’s not about fixing women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about understanding the body — so intimacy can feel connected, not confusing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌿 Welcome to A Woman’s Desire series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;✨ WANT TO GO DEEPER?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;💌 &lt;b&gt;Pamper Me: Sexy &amp;amp; Sacred (PMSS)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A 7-day feminine reset for women reclaiming peace, pleasure, and connection.&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Connect with me:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;female sexual response cycle&lt;br /&gt;Basson model explained&lt;br /&gt;responsive desire women&lt;br /&gt;low libido in women&lt;br /&gt;why women don’t want sex&lt;br /&gt;spontaneous vs responsive desire&lt;br /&gt;women and emotional safety&lt;br /&gt;female arousal explained&lt;br /&gt;married but no desire&lt;br /&gt;women over 40 sexuality&lt;br /&gt;sexual desire after stress&lt;br /&gt;women and intimacy psychology&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FemaleDesire&lt;br /&gt;#SexualResponseCycle&lt;br /&gt;#ResponsiveDesire&lt;br /&gt;#WomensSexualHealth&lt;br /&gt;#EmotionalSafety&lt;br /&gt;#WomenOver40&lt;br /&gt;#IntimacyEducation&lt;br /&gt;#AClonnieMarie&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>The Female Sexual Response Cycle Explained (Why Women Are Different — Not Broken)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Am I After Divorce? | A Poem About Identity, Healing & Coming Home to YourselfWho Am I?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Who Am I Now? A Poem About Divorce, Identity &amp; Becoming Again</b></p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever asked yourself, <i>“Who am I now?”</i> after divorce, heartbreak, or major life change — this poem is for you.</p><p>In this video, I share a deeply personal poem I wrote years ago in therapy — during a season where I was unraveling roles, titles, and expectations… and learning how to come home to myself.</p><p>This is for the woman who has been:</p><p>• wife<br />• mother<br />• leader<br />• achiever<br />• caretaker<br />• strong for everyone else</p><p>…and now finds herself asking:</p><p><b>Who am I beyond the roles?</b></p><p>This isn’t just a poem.<br />It’s a reflection on identity after divorce.<br />On spiritual awakening.<br />On emotional healing.<br />On returning home to yourself in midlife.</p><p>If you're navigating:<br />• life after divorce at 40+<br />• rediscovering yourself after marriage<br />• healing your identity after heartbreak<br />• emotional burnout from roles and expectations<br />• becoming a woman again after loss</p><p>You are not alone.</p><p>🌿 Welcome to your soft rebirth.<br />🌿 Welcome home to yourself.</p><hr /><h2>✨ WHAT THIS VIDEO EXPLORES</h2><p>• Losing yourself in roles and expectations<br />• Identity beyond marriage and titles<br />• Healing through therapy and self-reflection<br />• Spiritual reconnection<br />• Becoming her again in midlife<br />• Emotional resilience after divorce</p><hr /><h2>💌 READY TO GO DEEPER?</h2><p><b>Pamper Me: Sexy &amp; Sacred – 7 Day Feminine Reset</b><br />Restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a></p><p>Explore everything in one place:<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a></p><hr /><h2>🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST</h2><p>Daily promises, wisdom, and grounding for women becoming her again.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=H4fDjTCFLws7kY2d" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=H4fDjTCFLws7kY2d</a></p><hr /><h2>📌 CONNECT WITH ME</h2><p>Instagram: @drlonniemarie | @40plusfiguringitout<br />TikTok: @drlonniemarie<br />YouTube: A Woman Becoming</p><hr /><h2>🔍 SEARCH-BOOSTING KEYWORDS</h2><p>identity after divorce<br />who am I after divorce<br />healing after divorce for women<br />midlife reinvention women<br />becoming her again<br />emotional healing journey<br />women over 40 healing<br />spiritual rebirth after heartbreak<br />rediscovering yourself after marriage<br />life after divorce story</p><hr /><h2>#Hashtags</h2><p>#WhoAmIAfterDivorce<br />#WomenOver40<br />#LifeAfterDivorce<br />#BecomingHerAgain<br />#MidlifeReinvention<br />#HealingJourney<br />#SoftRebirth<br />#IdentityAfterDivorce<br />#A WomanBecoming</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">497fa770-be71-4c20-a663-ddc065fc4092</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d8879dc4f1e9fd8954a395cd8f637d30f3f36412c4e9307cc4bde40af1f11b3a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0OTdmYTc3MC1iZTcxLTRjMjAtYTY2My1kZGMwNjVmYzQwOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5MjMwNWVlYTRiMjE5MTA2NTI3NDA2L3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTVfXzIxLTQ1LTE4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="4623194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Who Am I Now? A Poem About Divorce, Identity &amp;amp; Becoming Again&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever asked yourself, &lt;i&gt;“Who am I now?”&lt;/i&gt; after divorce, heartbreak, or major life change — this poem is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this video, I share a deeply personal poem I wrote years ago in therapy — during a season where I was unraveling roles, titles, and expectations… and learning how to come home to myself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is for the woman who has been:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• wife&lt;br /&gt;• mother&lt;br /&gt;• leader&lt;br /&gt;• achiever&lt;br /&gt;• caretaker&lt;br /&gt;• strong for everyone else&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;…and now finds herself asking:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Who am I beyond the roles?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just a poem.&lt;br /&gt;It’s a reflection on identity after divorce.&lt;br /&gt;On spiritual awakening.&lt;br /&gt;On emotional healing.&lt;br /&gt;On returning home to yourself in midlife.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re navigating:&lt;br /&gt;• life after divorce at 40+&lt;br /&gt;• rediscovering yourself after marriage&lt;br /&gt;• healing your identity after heartbreak&lt;br /&gt;• emotional burnout from roles and expectations&lt;br /&gt;• becoming a woman again after loss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌿 Welcome to your soft rebirth.&lt;br /&gt;🌿 Welcome home to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;✨ WHAT THIS VIDEO EXPLORES&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Losing yourself in roles and expectations&lt;br /&gt;• Identity beyond marriage and titles&lt;br /&gt;• Healing through therapy and self-reflection&lt;br /&gt;• Spiritual reconnection&lt;br /&gt;• Becoming her again in midlife&lt;br /&gt;• Emotional resilience after divorce&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;💌 READY TO GO DEEPER?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pamper Me: Sexy &amp;amp; Sacred – 7 Day Feminine Reset&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Explore everything in one place:&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Daily promises, wisdom, and grounding for women becoming her again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=H4fDjTCFLws7kY2d&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=H4fDjTCFLws7kY2d&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;📌 CONNECT WITH ME&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @drlonniemarie | @40plusfiguringitout&lt;br /&gt;TikTok: @drlonniemarie&lt;br /&gt;YouTube: A Woman Becoming&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🔍 SEARCH-BOOSTING KEYWORDS&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;identity after divorce&lt;br /&gt;who am I after divorce&lt;br /&gt;healing after divorce for women&lt;br /&gt;midlife reinvention women&lt;br /&gt;becoming her again&lt;br /&gt;emotional healing journey&lt;br /&gt;women over 40 healing&lt;br /&gt;spiritual rebirth after heartbreak&lt;br /&gt;rediscovering yourself after marriage&lt;br /&gt;life after divorce story&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;#Hashtags&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;#WhoAmIAfterDivorce&lt;br /&gt;#WomenOver40&lt;br /&gt;#LifeAfterDivorce&lt;br /&gt;#BecomingHerAgain&lt;br /&gt;#MidlifeReinvention&lt;br /&gt;#HealingJourney&lt;br /&gt;#SoftRebirth&lt;br /&gt;#IdentityAfterDivorce&lt;br /&gt;#A WomanBecoming&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>Who Am I After Divorce? | A Poem About Identity, Healing &amp; Coming Home to YourselfWho Am I?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Women Stay Too Long in Unhappy Marriages | A Poem About Loyalty & Self-Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Why Women Stay Too Long in Unhappy Marriages | A Poem About Loyalty &amp; Self-Love</b></p><hr /><p>Why do women stay so long in relationships that are quietly breaking them?</p><p>In this video, I share a poem I wrote years ago in therapy titled <b>“Why I Stayed So Long.”</b></p><p>This isn’t about blaming men.<br />And it’s not about shaming women.</p><p>It’s about understanding the psychology of staying —<br />the loyalty, the vows, the fear, the faith, the identity loss, and the survival patterns that keep so many women in marriages long after their peace has disappeared.</p><p>If you’ve ever stayed because:</p><p>• you made a vow to God<br />• you believed endurance meant love<br />• you didn’t want to fail<br />• you were afraid to be alone<br />• you thought strength meant silence<br />• you didn’t know who you were outside the marriage</p><p>…this conversation is for you.</p><p>This poem explores the difference between <b>commitment and self-abandonment.</b></p><p>It explores what happens when survival becomes identity.<br />And what it feels like to finally come home to yourself.</p><hr /><h2>✨ WHAT THIS VIDEO EXPLORES</h2><p>• Why women stay in unhappy marriages<br />• Emotional loneliness inside relationships<br />• Loyalty vs. self-abandonment<br />• Divorce healing journey<br />• Identity loss in marriage<br />• Faith, endurance, and survival<br />• Reclaiming yourself after heartbreak<br />• Choosing peace over fear</p><hr /><h2>🌿 FOR WOMEN STARTING OVER AT 40+</h2><p>If you're navigating:</p><p>• life after divorce<br />• healing emotionally after marriage<br />• rediscovering who you are<br />• rebuilding your identity<br />• reclaiming your feminine confidence</p><p>You are not alone.</p><p>This is not a “bounce back” story.<br />It’s a coming home story.</p><hr /><h2>💌 READY TO GO DEEPER?</h2><p><b>Pamper Me: Sexy &amp; Sacred – 7 Day Feminine Reset</b><br />A guided experience to restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://stan.store/drlonniemarie</a></p><p>Explore everything in one place:<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie</a></p><hr /><h2>🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST</h2><p>Daily promises, grounding, and spiritual encouragement for women becoming her again.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=FNnXEL1hwqtb9N38" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=FNnXEL1hwqtb9N38</a></p><hr /><h2></h2><p>why women stay in unhappy marriages<br />why I stayed so long<br />emotional loneliness in marriage<br />divorce healing for women<br />self abandonment in relationships<br />marriage and identity loss<br />life after divorce at 40<br />faith and divorce journey<br />healing after long marriage<br />choosing yourself after marriage</p><p></p><p>#WhyIStayed<br />#WomenOver40<br />#LifeAfterDivorce<br />#EmotionalHealing<br />#MarriageTruth<br />#SelfAbandonment<br />#DivorceRecovery<br />#BecomingHerAgain<br />#SoftRebirth<br />#DrLonnieMarie</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1ed5eb67-a043-4fe2-98b2-cfcee5fbc937</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:15:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/335a66a7236c7e75e3e5cdc5fc6fbf6001a61fe04a06a3d4686bbd3acfbb9899/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZWQ1ZWI2Ny1hMDQzLTRmZTItOThiMi1jZmNlZTVmYmM5MzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5MjBhNjRhZTNhYjM3NzYzZDg5MDY0L3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTVfXzE5LTMtMTYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="7899576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why Women Stay Too Long in Unhappy Marriages | A Poem About Loyalty &amp;amp; Self-Love&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why do women stay so long in relationships that are quietly breaking them?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this video, I share a poem I wrote years ago in therapy titled &lt;b&gt;“Why I Stayed So Long.”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about blaming men.&lt;br /&gt;And it’s not about shaming women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about understanding the psychology of staying —&lt;br /&gt;the loyalty, the vows, the fear, the faith, the identity loss, and the survival patterns that keep so many women in marriages long after their peace has disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever stayed because:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• you made a vow to God&lt;br /&gt;• you believed endurance meant love&lt;br /&gt;• you didn’t want to fail&lt;br /&gt;• you were afraid to be alone&lt;br /&gt;• you thought strength meant silence&lt;br /&gt;• you didn’t know who you were outside the marriage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;…this conversation is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This poem explores the difference between &lt;b&gt;commitment and self-abandonment.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It explores what happens when survival becomes identity.&lt;br /&gt;And what it feels like to finally come home to yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;✨ WHAT THIS VIDEO EXPLORES&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why women stay in unhappy marriages&lt;br /&gt;• Emotional loneliness inside relationships&lt;br /&gt;• Loyalty vs. self-abandonment&lt;br /&gt;• Divorce healing journey&lt;br /&gt;• Identity loss in marriage&lt;br /&gt;• Faith, endurance, and survival&lt;br /&gt;• Reclaiming yourself after heartbreak&lt;br /&gt;• Choosing peace over fear&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🌿 FOR WOMEN STARTING OVER AT 40+&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re navigating:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• life after divorce&lt;br /&gt;• healing emotionally after marriage&lt;br /&gt;• rediscovering who you are&lt;br /&gt;• rebuilding your identity&lt;br /&gt;• reclaiming your feminine confidence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You are not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a “bounce back” story.&lt;br /&gt;It’s a coming home story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;💌 READY TO GO DEEPER?&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pamper Me: Sexy &amp;amp; Sacred – 7 Day Feminine Reset&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A guided experience to restore your peace, pleasure, and purpose.&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://stan.store/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Explore everything in one place:&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/drlonniemarie&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🎙️ LISTEN TO THE DAILY PUSH PODCAST&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Daily promises, grounding, and spiritual encouragement for women becoming her again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=FNnXEL1hwqtb9N38&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@thedailypushpodcast?si=FNnXEL1hwqtb9N38&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;why women stay in unhappy marriages&lt;br /&gt;why I stayed so long&lt;br /&gt;emotional loneliness in marriage&lt;br /&gt;divorce healing for women&lt;br /&gt;self abandonment in relationships&lt;br /&gt;marriage and identity loss&lt;br /&gt;life after divorce at 40&lt;br /&gt;faith and divorce journey&lt;br /&gt;healing after long marriage&lt;br /&gt;choosing yourself after marriage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#WhyIStayed&lt;br /&gt;#WomenOver40&lt;br /&gt;#LifeAfterDivorce&lt;br /&gt;#EmotionalHealing&lt;br /&gt;#MarriageTruth&lt;br /&gt;#SelfAbandonment&lt;br /&gt;#DivorceRecovery&lt;br /&gt;#BecomingHerAgain&lt;br /&gt;#SoftRebirth&lt;br /&gt;#DrLonnieMarie&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:title>Why Women Stay Too Long in Unhappy Marriages | A Poem About Loyalty &amp; Self-Love</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Version Of You That Carried You Through]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the concept of the survival version of oneself, the role it plays as a bridge between past and future, and the psychological impact of chronic pressure. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring the survival version of oneself, and the need to move beyond survival to embrace a new phase of life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Recognizing the survival version of oneself</li><li>Honoring the survival version of oneself</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Weight Lifts</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">32131a85-6ca0-4e90-8513-894042925e4d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:22:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9ba4753960a184554ab21c6df13950ce4a5d813660ca0aaa09ad2984213fe82d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMjEzMWE4NS02Y2EwLTRlOTAtODUxMy04OTQwNDI5MjVlNGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1ZDczNGQyZmVhMjQzMzkyODYxYTVhL3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtNl9fMjEtNDAtNDUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="8302071" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the concept of the survival version of oneself, the role it plays as a bridge between past and future, and the psychological impact of chronic pressure. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring the survival version of oneself, and the need to move beyond survival to embrace a new phase of life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recognizing the survival version of oneself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Honoring the survival version of oneself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Weight Lifts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Version Of You That Carried You Through</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[She Loves You...So Why Doesn't She Want Sex?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the complexities of female desire, emphasizing the importance of emotional safety and context in fostering a healthy and fulfilling intimate relationship. It explores the impact of emotional safety on desire and provides insights into healing desire through safety and curiosity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Female desire is responsive to emotional safety and context</li><li>Healing desire is about rebuilding safety and curiosity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Female Desire</li><li>08:04 Healing Desire Through Safety and Curiosity</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aa96b722-935a-4046-a90a-fe8e931a6bc2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Lonnie Marie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:19:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/28345c153a627eacd7ce831db9959d58f5184232b88459b6e9936138a49b753a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYTk2YjcyMi05MzVhLTQwNDYtYTkwYS1mZThlOTMxYTZiYzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4Y2EwOTcxYi00YzNiLTRlZDItOTUyMy02NTcyYTM3MTRkNDgiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmE2ZWY1YjUyNzU4MzRjMWEzN2QxMzAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1OWNlN2U3MmYyMzRhYmMxMGUxZTlkL3ZpZGVvcy02WGtNai1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtNF9fMy0yMC00NS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="18045326" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the complexities of female desire, emphasizing the importance of emotional safety and context in fostering a healthy and fulfilling intimate relationship. It explores the impact of emotional safety on desire and provides insights into healing desire through safety and curiosity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Female desire is responsive to emotional safety and context&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Healing desire is about rebuilding safety and curiosity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Understanding Female Desire&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:04 Healing Desire Through Safety and Curiosity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/8ca0971b-4c3b-4ed2-9523-6572a3714d48/logos/1ef58762-6dd0-45be-9eb2-8ed70e3b0c4e.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>She Loves You...So Why Doesn&apos;t She Want Sex?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>