Resentment rarely begins with one dramatic betrayal. More often, it builds quietly through unmet needs, unspoken expectations, unresolved conflict, and the small disappointments we convince ourselves aren't worth mentioning.

In this solo episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy explores why resentment is one of the biggest threats to emotional and physical intimacy. She explains how it develops over time, the subtle signs it's taking hold, and why avoiding difficult conversations often creates more distance than the conflict itself.

You'll learn:

• Why resentment is a "slow leak" in relationships
• The most common causes of resentment
• How to recognize the warning signs before they damage your connection
• Why keeping score erodes intimacy
• Practical strategies for communicating needs and repairing conflict earlier

Whether you're feeling disconnected from your partner or simply want to strengthen your relationship before resentment takes root, this episode offers practical tools to help you create more honesty, trust, and lasting connection.

If this episode resonates with you, be sure to follow Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation.

Ever wondered what actually happens at play parties? In this spicy follow-up, Dr. Jenn welcomes back gerontologist & domme Dr. Nicole Marcione for a candid, myth-busting conversation about sex parties, consent culture, voyeurism vs. participation, what to wear (and what to bring home), and how curiosity, not pressure, guides the experience.

This is an unfiltered, educational deep dive into pleasure, boundaries, aging bodies, and why your yes can always become a no. Perfect if you’re intrigued, nervous, or just wildly curious.

✨ Best paired with: ⁠Untying Ourselves w/ Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn 4 Ep 2⁠

Reach Dr. Nicole at:

⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/mini-workbook⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/InfluenceDomme⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drnicolemarcione/⁠

Connect with Dr. Jenn:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

Most of us spend years learning math, science, and history—but nobody teaches us how to be in a relationship. Yet, we're expected to communicate effectively: navigate conflict, set boundaries, express our needs, repair hurts, and stay emotionally connected.

In this episode, Dr. Jenn breaks down the relationship skills that many of us never learned growing up—and why the struggles you're experiencing may have less to do with compatibility and more to do with skill building.

You'll learn:

• The difference between chemistry and relationship skills
• Why conflict is normal (and how to handle it better)
• How emotional regulation impacts communication
• The role of boundaries in healthy relationships
• Why resentment often signals an unmet need
• How repair conversations strengthen trust and intimacy
• The power of curiosity, validation, and direct communication

Whether you're dating, partnered, or reflecting on past relationships, this episode offers practical tools to help you create deeper connection and healthier communication.

Because lasting relationships aren't built by perfect people—they're built by people willing to learn, practice, repair, and keep showing up.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠

Website:⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠