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Episodes
The TWINS Birth Story!!
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The identical twin boys are finally here — and their arrival was nothing short of wild.In this episode, Hanna shares the full birth story — from f...
The Babies Are Coming!!
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is back to chat about her last few months of pregnancy, birth plans, how she feels about becoming a mother of 3, how she’s preparing for postp...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, so today Hanna shares how she’s doing post miscarriage. She also shares life updates about her car...
How To Train Your Husband w/ Thomas Ward
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Hanna is joined by her husband, Thomas. They catch up on life as soon to be twin parents and talk about how couples can work together to eve...
The Data Behind Painful Sex
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arielle Leonard Hodges joins us to discuss her research study Investigating The Experiences of Evangelical Couples Coping with Painful Intercourse...
Single, Sex, and the Gift of Desire
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singles, this episode is for you! Here’s what I wish I knew when I was single and experiencing sexual desires.
NYC Recap - God Showing Up in the Details
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna went to NYC for a quick girls trip with her bestie and God kept showing up! In this episode she recaps her trip and shares how the Lord really c...
Sex While You’re Pregnant??
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about pregnancy sex! Hanna breaks it all down in this episode—why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, what to expect trimester by tr...
Prenatal Depression
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares her experience with prenatal and postpartum depression and how it has been this pregnancy. She shares what helps her through it and her p...
Are Fantasies and Kinks Okay as Christians?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into the topic of fantasies and kinks! Are they sinful? What’s okay and what isn’t? How do you talk to your spouse about your desire...
Deconstructing Purity Culture Without Losing My Faith
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna vulnerably shares how she stayed a Christian after deconstructing purity culture. She shares life updates about the most embarrassing thing to e...
When Sex Hurts and You Want a Baby
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Hanna chats about the loneliness of wanting to get pregnant while living with vaginismus, a reality that can mean painful intimacy, a diffi...
Porn - How To Talk To Your Kids About It
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by Kristen Miele from Sex Ed Reclaimed! They talk about best practices for talking to your kids about porn, what safeguards you can im...
I'm Pregnant With TWINS!!
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is having TWINS! She shares everything from her finding out, symptoms, if she knows the genders, how she’s doing with this emotionally, how th...
Fantasies, Faith, & Finances
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of answering YOUR questions! Hanna talks about fantasies and role playing, how to connect with God when you feel far off, anxiety aroun...
Masturbation, PP Anxiety, Dilating, and more!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for an advice column! You wrote in with your incredible questions and Hanna answered them. From questions about masturbation, postpartum a...
Should Christians Wear Bikinis??
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is back from her podcast break and she’s so excited to catch up!! We talk about her miscarriage recovery and what she’s up to this summer. O...
I Had A Miscarriage
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: baby lossHanna experienced a miscarriage and is sharing her experience. If you’ve been through this, you are not alone ❤️
How to Talk to Your Partner About Sex
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to your partner about sex doesn’t have to be scary or awkward! Today Hanna breaks down how to talk about sex, how to initiate, and how to ta...
Purity Isn’t The Enemy, Purity Culture Is
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is back after taking a week off! We catch up about the past few weeks and then talk about how purity isn’t the enemy, but purity culture is.Ha...
“Un-Sexy” Products That I Can’t Live Without
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna shares some of her (and yours!) favorite daily products that you can’t live without, or just elevate your life and make it better!All Pr...
How To Track Your Fertility
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by Holly Grigg-Spall from the Daysy team! Daysy is a hormone-free fertility tracker device. They chat about why tracking your fertilit...
How to Look Forward to Sex w/ Kingdom Sexuality
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alana and Tiera from the Kingdom Sexuality Podcast joins us today to help the Christian girls actually ENJOY sex, so it’s something you look forward...
Is Masturbation a Sin?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna chats about a very nuanced topic, masturbation. Miss Virginia Williams StoryInstagramTikTokYouTube
Your Hairstyle Means You Consented to Sex?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Sexual abuseHanna chats about a new law in Colorado that makes it illegal to say “what was she wearing?”! More Info About The Lawhttps://sbap...
Getting Pregnant Is Hard
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is not pregnant, but would like to be! Today she shares life updates, thoughts on The Grammy’s, and gets vulnerable about trying to get pregna...
Unequally yoked relationships, condoms, & imposter syndrome
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for an advice column! We chatted about red flags in relationships, what to do when painful sex isn’t getting better, and tips for finish...
Men Can Handle the Mental Load - VIDEO
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna gives life updates about getting hit on at Target, her sourdough journey, and her vision board. She talks about a piece of marriage advice...
Men Can Handle the Mental Load
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna gives life updates about getting hit on at Target, her sourdough journey, and her vision board. She talks about a piece of marriage advice...
Shifting Your Mindset about Vaginismus w/ Jess Seitz
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Seitz from Pain Free Intimacy joins us today to use The Eden specifically for overcoming negative mindsets with vaginismus. We talk about lies yo...
At home date night ideas!
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year we are having more date nights at home! Hanna shares how to prep & plan the coziest & most connecting date nights at home. Purcha...
2025 Dreams
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year!! Hanna shares how she’s feeling going into the new year & her hopes and dreams for 2025! www.theedenotepad.com
Healing Vaginismus w/ Vagina Rehab Doctor, Dr. Janelle
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Janelle Frederick joins Hanna today to chat about the MAPP process of healing your painful sex. They also discuss ways to spice up your sex life w...
How to Prioritize Your Marriage w/ Young Kids
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prioritizing your marriage with young kids is difficult, but not impossible! Hanna shares what has worked in her marriage and what she wished she’d ...
Surviving Vaginismus During the Holidays
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares her life updates (a big one for Tate!) and her guide to surviving vaginismus during the holiday season! Getting through the holidays with...
Vibrators in the Trunk
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Hanna reads some of your insane Thanksgiving stories!!
Boundaries Are Getting In Your Way
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is one year since Hanna had surgery on her leg due to breaking it! She talks about how she was taken care of by her family and community and how...
Disconnecting Your Sexuality from Your Worth
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna chats about disconnecting your sexuality from your worth as a person or wife. She talks about purity culture linking your purity to your i...
Someone's Screw Is Loose
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dropping in some quick encouragement for you today. Whether you’re rejoicing or grieving, we are called to be kind to others. Hanna shares life upda...
Spooky Purity Culture Stories!
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a haunted house, but it’s actually your teacher making you put a quarter in your pants to see how tight they are?? These stories are truly CR...
MEET THE EDEN!!
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna reveals her new product: THE EDEN! Hear the story of how she got this idea, created it, the Lords blessings over it, and more! GET YOURS TODA...
Recovering From Purity Culture with Dr. Camden Morgante
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Camden Morgante joins us today to talk about her new book, Recovering From Purity Culture! We talked about the 5 myths of purity culture, soul tie...
My Husband Asks Me “Men” Questions!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thomas’ turn to ask Hanna some questions about “men” things!
Encouragement for the Vaginismus Girlies
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re experiencing painful sex or have vaginismus, this episode is for you <3 Follow Hanna on Instagram! YouTube
Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna chats about turning her crappy day around, spiritual warfare, a recap of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and shares how she overcomes he...
A Guide to Increasing Sex Drive with Ladies Talking Love
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by Ariel Finlinson to chat about how to increase your sexual desire! Do you feel like your desire is basically none? Honestly, it’s ...
Asking my husband “women” questions!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna’s husband Thomas joins her today to answer questions like “what’s a peplum top?” and “what’s a wand?” Lots of laughs were had. F...
Vaginismus, period products, BJs, and more!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is giving you her best advice today! From husbands writing in about vaginismus, to helping 18 year olds make a decision about college, she reall...
We Need Equal Dress Codes
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need equal dress codes and it’s time to talk about it! JOVI! Code “saywhat” Ana Luisa Follow on Insta! Subscribe on YouTube
IUDs & being a WFH mom
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares her insane story about her visit with her grandma, the recent news around IUDs, and her experience as a work from home mom. New York Time...
Sex drives & healing updates!
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna’s leg is healed!!! Today’s episode she shares a vacation recap, the miraculous healing of her broken leg, and her recent discovery about sex...
Talking to Your Kids About Sex w/ The Christian Sex Educator
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carlie Palmer-Webb, The Christian Sex Educator, joins Hanna to chat about how to talk to your kids about sex. Hanna and Carlie talk about the barriers...
INSANE in-law stories
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna’s bestie Caroline joins her to chat about life updates (spoiler: Hanna cut her hair and she hates it) and shares your insane in-law stories.
healing isn't happening...
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares her disappointments with her physical healing. She also talks about the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instag...
Helping Women Overcome Porn Addictions w/ The Victory Collective
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Aanestad from The Victory Collective joins Hanna to talk about having a porn addiction as a woman. We talk about her story and experience, and ...
For the MOMS!
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been a mom for 18 months and wanted to share some things I’ve learned! Not an expert by any means but here’s some advice <3 Sign up ...
Initiating sex, coconut, and squatty potties w/ Kristen Lemmon
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Lemmon joins us today to talk about purity culture, sex, talking to your kids about sex, removing shame, and more! We laughed until we cried !...
spice it up & try new things!
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna chats about trying new things with your partner and how to make it FUN! Like and Subscribe on YouTube Vibrator! Christian Friendly Sex Posi...
she's NOT a Christian! abstinence-only sex education talk
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting about abstinence only sex education and how people on the internet were telling Hanna she’s not a Christian (spoiler alert, sh...
premarital sex, porn, & female friendships
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another advice column!! Hanna gives her big sister/friend advice and answers your questions. She talks about premarital sex, husband...
A Response to Harrison Butker
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison Butker recently gave a commencement ceremony speech at a Benedictine College. His speech spoke directly to women, telling them they have been...
Breast Implant Illness & Doula Things w/ Misty Stewart
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna’s doula Misty joins her on the podcast today to talk all about her journey to becoming a doula, why a doula is needed, breaks down some miscon...
Purity is for the boys, too!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna chats about Taylor Swift controversy, an update on her first postpartum period, and talks about how we are ALL called to purity. 10% off the bes...
your partner’s beige flags
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna reads your submissions about your or your partner’s beige flags… like getting out of the shower and never drying off?? Enjoy lots of laughs ...
Dilating in the Desert with Jess Seitz
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by Occupational Therapist and Vaginismus Coach Jess Seitz to talk about the mental load of dilating! We talk about how to view dilatin...
All About Breastfeeding
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares her experience with breastfeeding, the good, the bad, and the hard. She shares one piece of advice she wishes she could tell every woman ...
Your CRAZY Sex Stories!! w/ Caroline Hughes
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by her bff Caroline to share your crazy and funny sex stories! From breast milk to animals getting involved, these stories are so good...
is marriage hard?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is feeling chatty today and talks about some things that have been on her mind like saying sorry too much, is marriage hard, people being unhing...
Zoloft saved me/postpartum rage
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares some very vulnerable feelings about her postpartum experience with rage and how it led her to Zoloft. Try mixhers - hergreens or herple...
Body smells, birth control, & my pastor won’t speak to me?
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for some big sister advice!! You wrote in what is happening in your life and I gave you some advice. We chatted about prepping for birth, ...
Keeping things FUN & spicy! w/ Thomas
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna’s husband Thomas joins her today to talk about their 5 year anniversary!!! They each share 5 things they have learned in 5 years, answer your ...
Easing into PP sex w/ Dr. Lindsay Massumi
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by pelvic health physical therapist and women’s health coach, Dr. Lindsay Massumi! In this episode, they talk about why pelvic floor...
i keep saying "no" to sex
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna gives some life updates and talks honestly and vulnerably about how she has been struggling with initiating sex and saying yes. She shares what ...
How I Overcame Purity Culture
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares her experience with toxic purity culture and the one thing that changed everything for her. She shares how to live physically, emotionall...
a new era!!!
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is BACK! In this episode, Hanna tells us about her broken leg, postpartum rage, moving to a new city, and what the new era of say what? podcast ...
E135 - How Vaginismus Affected My Birth
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Hanna answers a question she has received a lot since giving birth: did vaginismus have an impact on the birth process?
E134 - Postpartum Sex w/ Thomas Ward
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna’s husband joins her today to talk all about postpartum sex & how fatherhood is going for him so far!
E133 - What if Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Doesn’t Work?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by Jess Seitz of @painfree.intimacy! Jess is an Occupational Therapist and Vaginismus Recovery Coach who shares how she healed her vag...
E132 - Postpartum Sex, OCD, Working Mom Stuff
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is back!!! In this episode she shares general life updates, how postpartum is going, her husband’s OCD diagnosis, and more!
E131 - Answering Your Birth Questions
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picking up from last week, Hanna answers listeners questions about her birth.
E130 - My Birth Story!
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna had her sweet baby boy on Christmas Day! She shares her birth story that starts with her apartment flooding and ends with a Christmas baby. Stay...
E129 - How I'm Prepping for Birth
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Hanna's last episode before maternity leave, she discusses where she's at mentally and how she's preparing for birth. Keep up on Instagram: @say.w...
E128 - Naturally Increase Sex Drive! - Q&A
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Hanna answers your questions about pregnancy, masturbation, sex drive, and more!
E127 - 27 Things I Learned by 27
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Hanna's birthday! In this episode, she will be sharing 27 things she has learned in her 27 years of life!
E126 - Pregnancy Sex & 3rd Trimester Things!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shared all about pregnancy sex & some unexpected things 3rd trimester has brought her.
E125 - Can We Be Friends?? - How to Maintain Friendships as an Adult w/ Nicole Worm
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Hanna and her friend Nicole talk about what it's like to keep friendships as adults!
E124 - You Don’t Have to Have Sex on Your Wedding Night
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna shares YOUR wedding night advice!!
E123 - All About Primary Vaginismus w/ Tessa Crenshaw
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna is joined by Tessa Crenshaw to share her story about having primary vaginismus. Follow Tessa on Instagram and her Etsy shop!
E122 - When Your Body Changes
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna has a nuanced conversation about the feelings you experience when your body starts to change & how being pregnant has affected her vie...
E121 - Early Signs of a Pelvic Floor Disorder
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Hanna shares some signs & symptoms of a pelvic floor disorder & how to distinguish between pain & discomfort. Grab your dilators here! https://...
E120 - Vaginismus and Pregnancy!
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna gives an update on vaginismus while pregnant and answers your questions! Dilators: use code “SAYWHAT” for $5 off!
E119 - Honeymoon Essentials!
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares her honeymoon essentials and gives ideas if you are giving your bestie a lil gift box! LINKS: Lube: https://amzn.to/3UFudVK Vibrator: htt...
E118 - Orgasms!
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna chats about how purity culture contributes to women struggling with orgasms!
E117 - Who's The Best Kisser? - Newlyweds Game with my Husband
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna & her husband Thomas play the Newlywed game! Get to know them a little bit better through these random & sometimes juicy questions!
E116 - Saying “No” Is Not Mean!
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Hanna shares how saying “no” is not bad or mean and how to overcome people pleasing. Join the membership! https://saywhatpodcast.co/me...
E115 - Purity Culture Promises Marriage, But Scripture Doesn’t
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares a pregnancy update and talks about how purity culture promises marriage, but the Bible does not!
E114 - Making a Baby - 1st & 2nd Trimester Updates
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I give an overview of first and second trimester of pregnancy and answer your questions!
E113 - Prepping for Pregnancy!
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hanna shares how she prepared her body for pregnancy.
E112 - Women’s Safety Tips w Lauren Wester, CEO of Lavngarde
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Hanna is joined by Founder and CEO of Lavngarde, an app that makes online connections safer! Learn more about Lavngarde by clicking here
E111 - Pregnancy Anxiety
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk share anxieties I have experienced while being pregnant & what has helped me. I also share your responses & what has helped you!