{"podcast":{"title":"Now What","slug":"now-what-7067347","podcast_index_feed_id":7067347,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/544622/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/544622","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/2/f/8/92f8644428e92bb0e55e3c100dce7605/Now_What_FInal_Podcast_COver.png","author":"Melissa Murphy","episode_count":72,"summary":"Welcome to Now What, the podcast that dives into the heart of midlife and all its twists and turns. Whether you're feeling lost, bored, or wondering what your next move should be, you're not alone. Join Melis as she explores the ups, downs, and everything in between, offering insights and real talk to help you find your way through this new chapter. Together, we'll navigate the midlife maze and discover what's next. Let's go!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T20:18:29.328783+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-7067347"},"episode":{"title":"(#56) From Resentment to Romance-The Sure Thing That Brings the Spark Back with Elana Auerbach","slug":"56-from-resentment-to-romance-the-sure-thing-that-brings-the-spark-back-with-elana-auerbach","published_at":"2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-7067347/56-from-resentment-to-romance-the-sure-thing-that-brings-the-spark-back-with-elana-auerbach","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-7067347","url":"https://motivatewithmelis.com/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a84a9244-1b16-4d63-a8d1-c8ba2b664bd9/56_From_Resentment_to_Romance-The_Sure_Thing_That_Brings_the_Spark_Back_with_Elana_Auerbach.mp3?dest-id=4695442","summary":"If your sex life feels more like a chore than a connection, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Elana Auerbach , author of The Sure Thing , to talk about how a simple weekly pleasure practice can rebuild intimacy — on purpose. This isn't about pressure or performance… it's about presence. ✨ In This Episode: The difference between spontaneous desire vs. responsive desire (game changer) Why scheduling intimacy can actually make it hotter The 3 essentials for a lasting practice: commitment, effort & devotion How pleasure fuels connection, confidence, and courageous kindness Grab Elana's book + learn more: 👉 SureThingExperiment.com 📖 Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble (online only) — See you next time on Now What?! , and remember… Midlife isn't a crisis — it's just a plot twist. 💄✨ xoxo melis 🎙️ Now What?! Podcast by Motivate with Melis 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple 📸 IG: @motivatewithmelis 📺 YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast 🌐 motivatewithmelis.com 📩 info@motivatewithmelis.com","meta_description":"If your sex life feels more like a chore than a connection, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Elana Auerbach , author of The Sure Thing , to talk abo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2704,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/now-what-7067347/episodes/56-from-resentment-to-romance-the-sure-thing-that-brings-the-spark-back-with-elana-auerbach/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-7067347/56-from-resentment-to-romance-the-sure-thing-that-brings-the-spark-back-with-elana-auerbach.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}