Sex and the Psyche
Kim Kaplan Productions
Sex and the Psyche is hosted by clinical sex therapists, Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz. Married with two children, Jenni and Daniel, take listeners behind the scenes on how they talk shop on a deeper level as they conceptualize the intersection of relationships, sex, and psychology. With over 16 years of helping couples and individuals enhance and optimize their sexual function, pleasure, and knowledge of human sexuality, Sex and the Psyche covers the issues that affect most everyone from desire discrepancy, erectile issues, painful sex, porn obsessions, premature and delayed ejaculation, and healing from affairs among many other topics.
As a husband-wife team and co-directors of 'The Intimacy Institute for Sex and Relationship Therapy', Jenni and Daniel share their expertise from real life scenarios, bringing a unique angle to understanding relationships while offering listeners helpful communication skills through thoughtful and intelligent conversations designed to help connect the more complicated dots for manifesting a more satisfying and sustainable sex life.
As a husband-wife team and co-directors of 'The Intimacy Institute for Sex and Relationship Therapy', Jenni and Daniel share their expertise from real life scenarios, bringing a unique angle to understanding relationships while offering listeners helpful communication skills through thoughtful and intelligent conversations designed to help connect the more complicated dots for manifesting a more satisfying and sustainable sex life.
Episodes
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Feb 26, 2026 • 12min
S3BonusEpisode: Masturbation–Nasty, Nice, or Nourishing? Featuring Sex Educator & Author Paul Joannides
In this never released short Bonus Episode from The Modern Pleasure Podcast with Dr. Jenni Skyler and Kim Kaplan, Paul Joannides discusses cultural issues surrounding women's sexuality, including the restriction of abortion and birth control, and emphasizes the importance of sex education. Paul shares a story from a college newspaper about young women's negative views on masturbation. Dr. Skyler adds that these attitudes often stem from religious or cultural upbringing, and the conversation touches on the broader societal messaging around pleasure and sexuality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2026 • 34min
S3E19: Lost Episode: The Guide to Getting it On-An Interview with Author Paul Joannides
Paul Joannides is an author and sex therapist who discusses the impact of his book on reducing anxiety and shame around sex. In this never before published episode from the Modern Pleasure Podcast which Kim Kaplan and Dr. Jenni Skyler co-hosted together, they discuss the challenges parents face in educating their children about sex and the importance of starting these conversations early. They also explore the role of religion and societal norms in shaping sexual attitudes. Dr. Paul emphasizes the need for better sex education, particularly for men, and the importance of understanding the differences between male and female sexuality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2026 • 10min
S3Bonus Episode: Natalie And Dr. Jenni Role-Play a Mini Psychedelic Therapy
In this bonus episode, Kim Kaplan, Dr. Jenni Skyler, and Natalie discuss the therapeutic use of psychedelics, particularly MDMA, for healing sexual trauma. They emphasize that different psychedelics are suited to different traumas and that set and setting are crucial. Natalie highlights the importance of a knowledgeable guide and the process of preparation, including obtaining informed consent. They role-play a preparation session, illustrating the need to address ambivalence and fear. Dr. Skyler experiences anxiety and fear, which Natalie validates and respects. The conversation underscores the necessity of creating a safe therapeutic environment where clients can express their true feelings and needs, empowering them in their healing journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 42min
S3E18: Lost Episode - Psychedelics, Somatic Work, and Reclaiming Sexual Wholeness: A Conversation with Natalie Cooney of the Compass Healing Project
Natalie Cooney, somatic therapist and founder of Compass Healing Project, blends somatic experiencing and psychedelic-assisted integration to heal sexual trauma. She explores how trauma lives in the body, dissociation as protection, and how psychedelics can loosen rigid neural patterns. Discussion covers preparing for medicine-assisted sessions, managing overwhelm, and reclaiming power, pleasure, and agency.
Jan 31, 2026 • 20min
S3BONUS: Honest Stories from Jenni and Daniel - How We Talk About Sex With Our Kids
Listen to this Bonus Episode where Kim, Jenni and Daniel discuss the hows, when and why talking about sex with your children is an important part of healthy sexual development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2026 • 25min
S3E17: Re-publish | Listen Again: Beyond the Blue Pill - Dr. Jenni and Daniel on Breaking from ED
Listen to this past episode from the Modern Pleasure Podcast where Kim talks to Dr. Jenni and her husband, Daniel Lebowitz on the subject of ED. Daniel explains how ED plagues both the partnership and the man, but how important it is for the penis to be the signal, acting like a lightning rod for your needs, wants, fears and boundaries. Daniel also covers important facts around prostate surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2026 • 39min
S3E16: Re-Published | Listen Again: Medicated Libido - When Antidepressants Dim the Spark, with Dr. Craig Heacock
This "Listen Again" episode was one of our favorites, and it deserves a re-visit! Dr. Jenni and Kim talk to Dr. Craig Heacock, an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and addiction specialist in Colorado who hosts the psychiatric storytelling podcast “Back from the Abyss.” He is a co-therapist in the Phase 3 trial of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD and has particular interest in the use of psychedelics to treat severe mood disorders and PTSD. In this conversation, we talk about psychiatric drugs and their effect on our sex drive. Dive into this fascinating conversation for the first time, or again...with Dr. Craig Heacock. Find Dr. Heacocks podcast here https://www.craigheacockmd.com/podcast-page/ Kim’s blog 31-50 - https://31to50.blogspot.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 25, 2025 • 34min
S3E15: Bonus Episode: Dr. Jenni and Daniel Debrief Season One
Producer Kim Kaplan interviews Jenni and Daniel on their experience hosting the first season of Sex and the Psyche, and take a look back at some of their favorite episodes and what they've learned in the process. They also give a glimpse of what to expect in Season Two. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2025 • 28min
S3E14: Bonus Episode: Andy Returns 3 Months Later
Previously on Sex and the Psyche, Dr. Jenni and Daniel interviewed a male guest named Andy (Episode 5- The Irony of Sexual Selfishness). Andy is back to report on his progress after three months, and brings along his wife for a fun surprise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2025 • 33min
S3E13: Bonus Episode: Buzzing About Sex Toys-Behind the Scenes with Adam and Eve
Dr. Jenni and Daniel learn about how sex toys are chosen and produced at America’s largest sex toy company, Adam and Eve. Guest colleague, Ginger Vickery “sells smiles and pleasure products”. She discusses the company’s best sellers and how to shop whether you are a beginner or advanced user of the pleasure products! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
