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Woven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 172: What causes vaginismus and how pain free intimacy is possible for all, with Jess Seitz, OTPainful intercourse is a horrible experience for many reasons (especially when you're told to just relax or that it's all in your head...). Our guest today, Occupational Therapist Jess Seitz, shares how she uses her degree and personal experience overcoming 8 years of vaginismus to walk women through healing. This isn't just for the married ladies, though, but any woman experiencing pain inserting a tampon, having a pelvic exam, etc. She discusses the keys to success, including addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual influences that have an impact. If you experience pain, stinging, burning, pressure, or discomfort and...2025-06-2017 min
Owning Your Sexual Self230. Let's Talk Pelvic Floors with Dr. Amanda NeriHello everyone! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Amanda Neri to talk all things pelvic floor. Amanda is a pelvic health expert who makes this topic feel way less awkward and way more empowering. Amanda brings warmth, knowledge, and some serious real talk to this episode, and I'm so excited to have her here!In this episode:What the pelvic floor is and why it's so importantHow pelvic floor therapy can help with issues like incontinence and painful sexThe emotional aspects of...2025-05-1235 min
Kingdom Sexuality229: Slip & Slide: All About LubeBig thank you to Evree for sponsoring today's episode! Use the code KINGDOM10 to get it for 10% off!Want to keep things smooth in the bedroom? 😉 In this episode of the Kingdom Sexuality Podcast, we’re diving into the world of lubrication—both the natural kind and the many options available to enhance intimacy! From the science behind your body’s built-in moisture to the best lubes for different situations (yes, even in the shower! 🚿🔥), we’re covering it all. Whether you’re looking for more comfort, more fun, or just curious about the weirdest flavored l...2025-03-3153 min
Strong After Birth | Postpartum Fitness & Body Image Support for Christian MomsThe Truth About Pain-Free Sex: What No One Tells Christian Moms with Jess Seitz, OTR/LLeave a review! Painful sex after kids? It’s not just part of motherhood—and you don’t have to “push through.” In this episode, Jess Seitz from Pain Free Intimacy and I expose the myths keeping Christian moms stuck and reveal real, science-backed solutions for pain-free, connected intimacy. We’re diving into how to communicate discomfort with your spouse (with love), biblical truth that brings freedom (not guilt), and simple steps to reclaim joy in your marriage.🎧 Hit play now and discover what’s p...2025-03-2428 min
Java with Juli - Conversations About God, Sex, & You#550 What to Do When Sex is PainfulSexual pain makes sex challenging, stressful, and a source of tension rather than a source of pleasure. Sadly, it’s a very present reality for many couples, and one that can quickly erode sexual intimacy for years or even decades. Many women are told to ‘watch porn’, ‘drink wine’, or ‘relax’, with no clear diagnosis found and no real solution given. Today’s guest, Jess Setiz, knows this reality all too well. Now a trauma-informed pelvic health practitioner, Jess struggled through painful sex for 8 years before she and her husband were able to find a solution that really worked. S...2025-01-2038 min
How to Trust YourselfEp 50 Healing Vaginismus for Pain Free Intimacy with Jess SeitzIn today’s episode, I’m talking with Jess Seitz, a trauma-informed pelvic floor occupational therapist and vaginismus recovery coach who helps women around the world break free from the pain and frustration of vaginismus so they can enjoy intimacy without fear. After overcoming vaginismus herself, Jess developed a unique program that’s helped dozens of women turn pain into pleasure. We talk about her personal journey, her trauma-informed approach, and how nervous system regulation plays a key role in recovery. Stick around—you won’t want to miss it!
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OTs In Pelvic HealthCan You Treat Vaginismus Virtually?OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic HealthTrauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification with Lara and LindseyMore about my guest:Jess Seitz is a trauma-informed pelvic floor occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, where she works as a vaginismus recovery coach to help women from around the world break free of the pain and frustration of vaginismus to enjoy intimacy the way i...2024-07-2933 min
Her Sacred Sexuality58. A Candid Conversation About Vaginismus with Jess SeitzConnect with Jess Seitz:
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Clothed in Strength PodcastThe Strength of Pain Free Intimacy - Dealing with and Overcoming Vaginismus (Ft. Jess Seitz)Join us today about breaking free from painful intimacy! So many women, especially in the church, do not experience the beauty and pleasure of sex the way God designed it. Hannah is joined by a new friend, Jess, to learn about how we can experience freedom in sex and recover from vaginismus. Jess Seitz is a trauma-informed pelvic floor occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, where she works as a vaginismus recovery coach to help women from around the world break free of the pain and frustration of vaginismus to enjoy intimacy the way it was...2024-06-0956 min
Kingdom Sexuality186: Pleasure After Purity CultureSo many of us enter into marriage only to then realize that how sex was taught to us- impacted us! Is pleasure possible after purity culture? Tune in to find out!
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My Intimacy TherapistPain-Free Intimacy with Jess Seitz, Occupational TherapistEpisode Notes
Themes: vaginismus, sexual pain, occupational therapy, sex therapy
About Our Guest
Jess Seitz is an occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, where she works as a vaginismus recovery coach to help women from around the world break free of the pain and frustration of vaginismus to enjoy intimacy the way it was intended. She has a background in nervous system regulation and chronic pain management and uses this to offer a unique approach to vaginismus recovery.
Jess was inspired to help others after having healed from a long...2024-03-2137 min
Heaven In Your Home183. 5 Vital Needs We’re Pursuing for More GrowthIt’s a new year…whether you listen to this now or later, this episode is a foundational conversation I want to share with you. There’s a longing in my heart to share what God is doing and how He is growing hearts in this community. In this episode you’ll hear more of the vision for vital needs we need as women on a path for growth. Tune in and hear more about this vision for five things we really need, including: Mentorship Honesty Integrated living as a flourishing woman2024-01-2930 minOwning Your Sexual Self194. Overcoming Vaginismus with Jess SeitzHello hello! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! Today I've got Jess Seitz, an occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, here to talk all about vaginismus, and the journey to both pain and drama free intimacy.You'll hear:Jess's personal journeyWhat vaginismus is and other names it can be calledDifferent ways it can affect different peopleSteps to take if you think you might be struggling with vaginismusHow to help a partner that is struggling with vaginismusReassurance that you're not alone and that you deserve to have pain free sex2024-01-2235 min
Whispers of the WombE19 How to start Enjoying Se* Without the Pain from Jess SeitzHello, wonderful souls tuning in to another episode of Whispers of the Womb! 🌺 I'm Suzanne, your guide through the realms of holistic wellness. Today, I'm joined by the incredible Jess Seitz, hailing from the sunshine state of Florida. Jess is not just an occupational therapist but also a remarkable vagina business coach, dedicating her expertise to helping women worldwide overcome the challenges of vaginismus and reclaim the joy of intimacy.
In our intimate conversation, Jess opens up about her personal journey, a courageous battle with vaginismus that spanned over eight years. Through sheer determination and a profound understanding of her...2024-01-1033 min
Resources for Sexual Abuse SurvivorsHealing Vaginismus to Experience Pain Free Intimacy with guest Jess Seitz | Resources for SA SurvivorsToday’s conversation is going to be so educational and I want you to listen up, especially if you have been experiencing painful sex despite your best efforts to heal and have intimate relationships with others after your abuse.
We all heal differently, and yet, there are common links between Thrivers as they navigate their healing journey when it comes to intimate relationships. Which is why I am so excited to introduce you to today’s guest, Jess Seitz.
Jess is an occupational therapist and vaginismus coach helping women heal...2023-12-2653 min
The Vibrant Flow Podcast - Faith, Feminine Flow, Fearless ImpactHealing Vaginismus, Pain-Free Intimacy & Thriving as a Whole Woman w/ Jess Seitz (ep. 133)This episode is for ALL women to learn the importance of rewiring your connection to your body and intimacy! Our conversation stems from our shared Christian faith, values around marriage and also the common cultural distortions around intimacy and pleasure.
Jess Seitz is an occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, where she works as a vaginismus recovery coach to help women from around the world break free of the pain and frustration of vaginismus to enjoy intimacy the way it was intended.
She has a back ground in nervous system regulation and chronic pain...2023-12-1554 min
The Not Tonight PodcastS3:E4 | From Painful to Passionate: JessIf there were ever a prize given for the worst sex advice ever received, we’re pretty sure Jess would win the gold medal. Now a champion of her own healing, Occupational Therapist and Vaginismus Coach Jess Seitz spent years in the dark, lonely place of sexual pain.
Everywhere she looked for answers or support, Jess only found more and more unhelpful advice - from telling her to drink, to trying to beat a demon out of her, she experienced it all. Finally pulling from her own therapeutic background, she began to make surprising connections that helped me...2023-10-0357 minHeaven In Your Home170. Navigating Painful Intercourse & Vaginismus with Jess & Matt SeitzA husband has a unique and powerful role in his wife’s healing journey, and in this episode you’ll hear from Jess and Matt Seitz as they share their story of navigating the pain and hurt of vaginismus. Through many years of enduring bad advice and hurtful counsel, their marriage connection remained strong. They share a powerful story of loving one another well, through sickness and, now, health. Learn more about Pain Free Intimacy help and The Mind-Body-Sex Reset Vaginismus Program here. About Jess: Jess Seitz is an occupational therapist who s...2023-09-1841 minHeaven In Your Home169. Overcoming Vaginismus & Painful Sex with Jess SeitzPainful intercourse, known medically as vaginismus, is more common than you may believe. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a beautiful testimony of hope and recovery from Jess Seitz, founder of Pain Free Intimacy. Jess shares her story with grace and vulnerability in a refreshing and hopeful manner. You will hear about the mind, body, spirit connection and the importance of integration and connecting to your story, which may or may not be informed by trauma. God made your body wonderfully. You are not broken and you are certainly not alone. 2023-09-1147 min
say what?E133 - What if Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Doesn’t WorkHanna is joined by Jess Seitz of @painfree.intimacy! Jess is an Occupational Therapist and Vaginismus Recovery Coach who shares how she healed her vaginismus after 8 years of struggling.
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Pelvic Service AnnouncementPain-free intimacy feat. vaginismus recovery coach Jess Seitz, OTR/LJess is a licensed occupational therapist who has devoted herself to helping women from all around the world heal from vaginismus. She chats with the PSA girls about how this complex condition often requires so much more than treatment of the physical symptoms and offers treatment options to women in search of healing. Jess explores how things like purity and diet culture can contribute to and have a lasting impact on women's psychological and physical health. If you struggle with vaginismus, you are not alone, and there is help out there.2023-06-0641 min
The Whole Home PodcastA Second Conversation with Jess Ponder
Home is a structure rooted in a particular location for people to dwell in. But it can be more than a physical dwelling. As a Christian, Jesus makes his home in you and you in him. You become the place where his Spirit dwells “at home.” This external and internal reality of “home” is what I call “Whole Home.” Whole Home is the dynamic relationship between the inner life of a Christian woman specifically and the outer “home” that she stewards. In one sense- a Christian woman is always “working from Home!” Home is not a static entity, but like a good garden i...2023-03-071h 01The Whole Home PodcastA First Conversation with Jess Ponder
Home is a structure rooted in a particular location for people to dwell in. But it can be more than a physical dwelling. As a Christian, Jesus makes his home in you and you in him. You become the place where his Spirit dwells “at home.” This external and internal reality of “home” is what I call “Whole Home.” Whole Home is the dynamic relationship between the inner life of a Christian woman specifically and the outer “home” that she stewards. In one sense- a Christian woman is always “working from Home!” Home is not a static entity, but like a good garden i...2023-02-2833 min
I Just (Blank)! Now What?074: I Just (Feel Like A Fraud)! Now What? Karen SeitzHey Friends, This week on the podcast my guest Karyn gets real about owning that she’s was problem in her life. Not other people or situations or anything external. It was all her. In a fresh new search for answers, Karyn found the missing piece that would ultimately transform her life and her clients. There is something very profound in owning that she is the problem in her life. This awareness pushed her to confront herself and get serious about herself and her life. Karyn is now fulfilled in her life and teaches others the same...2022-12-1445 min
I Spit on Your PodcastEpisode 28: Hail Satan! The Blood on Satan's Claw and The House of The DevilIt is October, the high (un)holy season for horror fans everywhere. To keep with the chilling atmosphere we are going to be talking about Satanism! Specifically, Satanic cults and how they are represented in film in comparison to what Modern Satanism really is along with insight from practicing Satanist, Jessie Seitz, co-creator and director of the documentary on extreme horror, Beyond Horror. The films up for discussion will be Ti West’s The House of the Devil (2009) and the 1971 film The Blood on Satan’s Claw. Enjoy and welcome to our dark side...
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I Spit on Your PodcastKelly's Taboo Terrors Presents: An Interview with Filmmaker Jessie Seitz!A first of its kind for Taboo Terrors! Once I watched the incredible documentary Beyond Horror: The History and Subculture of Red Films (2019), I just had to talk to the woman responsible for it. Jessie is a SFX artist, director, writer and not to mention the sweetest person you will ever meet. It was a pleasure to converse about her new production company 93/93 Pictures, our mutual love of extreme cinema and the backlash she has experienced for being a woman in the extreme horror genre. Stay grim!
Intro Music: Riot by Dance with the Dead
Outro Music: Nekromantik 1987 Theme by...2020-05-1759 min
Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadThe Widows by Jess Montgomery, Noah Webster House, True Grit and More!Episode Sixty Eight Show Notes
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