# Episode 422 - Slow Down to Connect: The Science of Sexual Mindfulness with Dr. Chelom Leavitt

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-for-saints-714485/episode-422-slow-down-to-connect-the-science-of-sexual-mindfulness-with-dr-chelom-leavitt
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-for-saints-714485/episode-422-slow-down-to-connect-the-science-of-sexual-mindfulness-with-dr-chelom-leavitt.md
Podcast: [Sex for Saints](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-for-saints-714485)
Published: 2026-05-22T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://amandalouder.com/podcast/422/
Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_422_-_Slow_Down_to_Connect_The_Science_of_Sexual_Mindfulness_with_Dr._Chelom_Leavitt.mp3?dest-id=708670
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sex-for-saints-714485/episodes/episode-422-slow-down-to-connect-the-science-of-sexual-mindfulness-with-dr-chelom-leavitt
Duration seconds: 2135

## Resource

What if the key to a more connected, nourishing sex life is simply slowing down? In this episode of Sex for Saints, I will talk with sex researcher Chelom Leavitt about sexual mindfulness, shame, emotional connection, and why so many women struggle to feel fully present in their sexuality. We will explore how curiosity and non-judgment can transform not only our sexual experiences, but also the way we relate to ourselves, our spouses, and even our faith. We'll also discuss women's arousal, emotional safety, vulnerability in marriage, and why slowing down may be one of the most healing things couples can do for intimacy. Here's more information about Dr. Chelom Leavitt: Dr. Chelom Leavitt received her PhD from Penn State. She studies sexuality in committed relationships and examines how mindfulness during sex is associated with positive outcomes for men and women. Her recent publications include work on sexual mindfulness, how loneliness impacts relationships, forgiveness, infidelity, and men's and women's sexual response cycles and orgasm. Chelom is married to David Leavitt, and they have nine children.

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sex-for-saints-714485/episodes/episode-422-slow-down-to-connect-the-science-of-sexual-mindfulness-with-dr-chelom-leavitt/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-for-saints-714485/episode-422-slow-down-to-connect-the-science-of-sexual-mindfulness-with-dr-chelom-leavitt.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.