In this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather welcomes marriage experts Ashley and Dave Willis to discuss various aspects of marriage, including early struggles, the impact of pornography, emotional health, and intimacy. They emphasize the importance of open communication, accountability, and exploring sexuality within the bounds of marriage. The conversation also touches on the role of sex toys and the need for mutual comfort and consent in exploring new dimensions of intimacy. In this conversation, Heather Brown and her guests delve into the complexities of intimacy within marriage, discussing the importance of creativity, communication, and scheduling in maintaining a healthy sexual relationship. They explore the impact of fatigue and stress on intimacy, emphasizing the need for couples to prioritize their connection and find ways to reset their relationship. The discussion also highlights the significance of gratitude and planning shared experiences to foster a thriving marriage. <br><br>00:00 Introduction to Healthy Living and Marriage<br>04:49 Navigating Early Marriage Struggles<br>09:57 The Impact of Pornography on Relationships<br>14:54 Addressing Anger and Emotional Health in Marriage<br>20:07 Exploring Intimacy and Sexuality in Marriage<br>23:02 The Role of Sex Toys in Marriage<br>24:00 Exploring Creativity in Intimacy<br>27:50 Navigating Fatigue and Stress in Relationships<br>30:34 The Importance of Scheduling Intimacy<br>36:33 Advice for a Thriving Marriage<br>42:37 Resetting in Marriage Through Connection<b><br><br>52 WEEK BIBLE VERSE FREEBIE: <a href="https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/bible-memory-plan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/bible-memory-plan</a> </b><br><b><br>Links from this episode: <br></b><br><ul><li>Dave and Ashley’s website: <a href="https://www.daveandashley.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.daveandashley.com/</a></li><li>The Naked Marriage Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-marriage-with-dave-ashley-willis/id1437213097" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-marriage-with-dave-ashley-willis/id1437213097</a></li><li>Dave and Ashley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveandashleywillis?igsh=Z2Z2ZGJhdW5xdnJ1</li><li>Themarriagebed.com </li><li>Dave and Ashley’s books as well as all books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://amzn.to/42sj8h0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/42sj8h0 </a></li></ul><b><br>Connect with Heather:</b><br><ul><li>7 Days FREE of the HBHB Membership: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/</a></li><li>Heather's ebooks: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/</a></li><li>Heather's Amazon favorites: <a href="https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront</a></li><li>Heather's freebies: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/</a></li><li>Heather's favorite liquid collagen: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/</a></li><li>Heather's email list: <a href="https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown</a></li><li>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videos</a></li><li>LTK: <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrown</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrown</a></li></ul><b><br>How you can show the podcast some love:</b><br><ol><li>FOLLOW - Click that purple '+' in the top right corne