You’re not crazy. You’re just tired. So tired, you stopped caring. But numb isn’t peace—and it’s not your destiny. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not mad, I just don’t care anymore,” this episode is your wake-up call. Because apathy in marriage isn’t neutral—it’s spiritual warfare.

💖 Episode Summary: In this third installment of the summer shame series, Michelle dives deep into one of the most dangerous and misunderstood struggles in Christian marriages: apathy. When you’ve cried the tears, prayed the prayers, and still feel nothing—it’s not the end, it’s a warning light. With bold honesty and Holy Spirit fire, Michelle exposes how the slow fade of apathy numbs desire, disconnects hearts, and invites shame to take root. But friend, numb isn’t your new normal. God has more for you.

📌 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why apathy isn’t harmless—and how it quietly destroys connection

• How Satan patiently uses numbness to steal your joy and intimacy

• The difference between peace and emotional detachment

• Biblical truth that can reignite desire and drive out numbness

• A powerful prayer strategy to invite God into your emotional dead zones

• Practical steps to start feeling again—even after years of “nothing”

🙌 Call to Action: Sister, if apathy has crept in, it’s time to armor up. Don’t let numbness be your new normal. Reclaim joy, passion, and God’s purpose for your marriage. Start by naming the numbness—and surrendering it to the One who heals.

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🔑 Keywords: Christian marriage apathy, biblical intimacy, numb in marriage, Christian wife burnout, spiritual warfare marriage, marriage emotional disconnect, intimacy isn’t sex, Christian intimacy restoration, apathy warning signs, healing numbness in marriage

Girl, you were never meant to drag that heavy suitcase of shame into your marriage. It’s time to unzip it, unpack it, and let Jesus rewrite the lies you've believed for far too long. Your past may explain the pain—but it doesn’t get to decide your healing!

💖 Episode Summary: In week two of our Summer Series on Shame, Michelle pulls no punches as she dives into the emotional and spiritual baggage many women unknowingly bring into marriage. From past mistakes and sexual wounds to the silence surrounding intimacy in Christian homes, this episode is all about breaking the power of shame by bringing it into the light. Through powerful scripture, relatable stories, and the unwavering truth of God’s redemption, Michelle invites you to take every thought captive and begin rewriting your story with the truth of Christ.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

• Why shame from your past doesn’t get to dictate your future

• How to take every lie and toxic thought captive in Jesus' name

• The visual power of trading in shameful memories for God’s truth

• Why what you weren’t taught about sex can still shape your marriage

• How to start the healing process with one bold sentence and a prayer

• Encouragement for women who were the “good girl” yet still feel broken

🙌 Call to Action: Friend, your past doesn’t scare God. He’s reaching into it—ready to pull you out and set you free. Start today. Invite the Holy Spirit into your healing, journal the truth, and walk boldly into the intimacy God designed for you.

💬 DM me on Instagram if this hit home: @ripitoffpodcast 🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify | YouTube 👯‍♀️ Join the RIP IT OFF FB Community 📬 Website: itsmemichellecastro.com 📧 Email: FREE RESOURCE – 13 Types of Intimacy ☕ Support the Show

🔑 Keywords: Christian marriage shame, biblical healing, past sexual trauma, intimacy in marriage, Christian women, faith-based relationships, taking thoughts captive, redeeming your story, shame and sex, healing intimacy wounds

What if the silence you thought was protecting you is actually imprisoning you? Friend, it’s time to rip off the muzzle and confront the shame that's been hiding in the quiet corners of your heart.

💬 Episode Summary: Welcome to part one of a powerful five-part summer series that’s digging deep into the silent struggles Christian wives face—especially around sex, desire, and intimacy. In this episode, Michelle breaks open the conversation on silence—the first letter in the acronym S.H.A.M.E.—and how it fuels the bondage so many of us feel in our marriages. With bold truth, biblical wisdom, and real-life vulnerability, Michelle shares her own story of 17 years of silence and the breakthrough that came when she finally spoke out. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and lovingly called higher—to let light flood your hidden places and watch shame shrink in the process.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• Why silence is the fertile ground where shame grows

• The difference between protecting your heart and imprisoning it

• Real-life examples of how secrecy affects your marriage, body, and identity

• A courageous first step to break the silence (hint: say one thing out loud!)

• How James 5:16 shows the way to healing in biblical community

• Michelle’s personal story of choosing truth over comfort—and the freedom it brought

• How to start practicing verbal intimacy with God and safe people in your life

🙌 Call to Action: Friend, the silence has cost you enough. Let’s start breaking those chains—today. 📝 Grab your copy of Naked and Unashamed and start your own 31-day journey to reclaim biblical intimacy: bit.ly/31dayjourney ✨ Use code Naked10 to save 10%!

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🔑 Keywords: Christian intimacy, shame in marriage, sex and silence, Christian wives, verbal intimacy, biblical marriage healing, communication in marriage, Naked and Unashamed, breaking shame, Christian podcast for women

You’ve done the work—you’ve faced the shame, silenced the lies, and started seeing yourself, your body, your marriage, and your God through new eyes. But now what? Sister, if you’ve ever wondered how to actually live free—not just feel free in one emotional moment—this episode is your breakthrough. Because freedom in the bedroom isn’t just a feeling…it’s a faith-fueled lifestyle.

💬 EPISODE SUMMARY: This powerful episode wraps up our bold 5-part mini-series by diving into the heart of true sexual freedom for Christian wives. Michelle invites you to step beyond the momentary breakthroughs and embrace a daily walk of freedom—right in the middle of your marriage bed. She reminds you that because of Jesus, you're not just forgiven… you're redeemed, restored, and made new. That includes the most intimate parts of your story. If you've ever doubted that God could redeem your sex life, this episode will infuse you with truth, courage, and practical hope.

💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why freedom in intimacy isn’t just a one-time emotional moment

• How to live free even when old shame whispers lies

• What fearless, faith-filled presence looks like in your marriage

• How to stop chasing feelings and start standing in your God-given identity

• Practical encouragement to speak up, initiate boldly, and receive without guilt

• Why your story—even the broken parts—is not too much for God to restore

🙌 CALL TO ACTION: Feeling the fire? This mini-series is just the beginning. Go deeper with the "Naked and Unashamed" 31-Day Journey—your interactive guide to healing shame and rebuilding intimacy with God and your husband. 💥 👉 @ripitoffpodcast 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/ripitoffpodcast 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/ripitoffspotify ▶️ YouTube: @itsmemichellecastro 👭 RIP IT OFF FB Community: Join here 🌐 Website: itsmemichellecastro.com 📬 Email: 13 Types of Intimacy ☕ Support: Buy Me a Coffee

Have you ever whispered “no” and instantly felt like a failure? Like you’re letting down God, your husband… your whole identity as a wife? Sis, this one’s for you. We’re tearing down one of the most damaging lies Christian women have been fed—that a godly wife always says yes to sex. And we're doing it boldly, biblically, and with all the grace and grit you need to walk in truth.

Episode Summary: In this powerful, heart-level episode, Michelle Castro gets real about the myth that good Christian wives should never say no to sex. With tenderness and truth, she unpacks how this belief distorts God's design for intimacy and leads to guilt, disconnection, and performative marriage. Through scripture (hello 1 Corinthians 7!) and deep heart-check questions, Michelle reminds us that sex isn't a duty—it's a gift meant to deepen covenant, not check a box. If you've ever felt broken, bitter, or burned out when it comes to intimacy, you're not alone… and you're not crazy. Get ready to rip off the lies and walk in holy freedom.

What You'll Learn: 💥 The biblical truth behind 1 Corinthians 7—and how it's been misused 💥 Why saying no isn’t always sinful, selfish, or wrong 💥 How to identify the real reasons behind your no 💥 The difference between a contract mindset and a covenant heart 💥 How to communicate “no” with love and honesty 💥 Why sex is never just physical—and what your “no” might be signaling 💥 A step-by-step heart check to process intimacy through a Kingdom lens 💥 How to reclaim connection outside the bedroom with 13 types of intimacy

Take the Next Step? It’s time to say NO to shame and YES to God’s design for intimacy! 💥 💗 Ready to reclaim pleasure and walk in biblical freedom? Grab your copy of Naked and Unashamed: The 31-Day Journey to Reclaim the Pleasure and Redeem the Design — bit.ly/31dayjourney

💬 Join the convo and find your safe space inside the RIP IT OFF FB Community: facebook.com/groups/ripitoffcommunity 🎧 Listen + Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://bit.ly/ripitoffpodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/ripitoffspotify 📺 YouTube: @itsmemichellecastro 📸 Instagram: @ripitoffpodcast 📩 Need to talk? Email Michelle: 13 Types of Intimacy ☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/itsmemichellecastro

Keywords: Christian marriage, biblical intimacy, saying no to sex, sex and guilt, covenant vs contract, 1 Corinthians 7, Christian wife pressure, emotional intimacy, intimacy in marriage, faith and sex, sex after kids, mutuality in marriage, godly marriage advice

You love Jesus. You love your husband. And yet… certain memories still whisper, tempt, and tug. You’ve moved on—but your past hasn’t. What gives?! This episode is your wake-up call and your healing balm, friend. That sexual sin, that soul tie, that secret? It doesn’t get to define you anymore. 🙌

🔥 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this power-packed mini-episode of the RIP IT OFF podcast, Michelle Castro takes us deep into a truth too many Christian wives quietly carry: the past doesn’t always stay in the past. Whether it’s an ex, an old hookup, pornography, or a boundary you swore you’d never cross—those soul-level entanglements can linger. But hear this loud and clear: Jesus doesn’t just forgive you. He frees you.

If you’ve ever found yourself emotionally distant, mentally comparing, or spiritually stuck, this is for you. Michelle unpacks the reality of soul ties, the difference between guilt and conviction, and the radical promise of total redemption. You don’t have to pretend it didn’t happen. You get to bring it to the light and walk in freedom.

✨ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• What soul ties really are—and how they form

• Why your past may still feel present in your marriage

• The spiritual and emotional residue of sexual sin (even long ago)

• How to talk to your husband about your past (with wisdom + grace)

• Practical steps to renounce, release, and reclaim your identity

• The freedom Jesus promises—not just for your behavior, but for your wholeness

🙌 CALL TO ACTION: If this episode hit home, don’t stay silent. Take it to Jesus. Take it to someone safe. And take the next step: grab your copy of the Naked and Unashamed: 31 Day Journey 👉 @ripitoffpodcast 🎧 Apple: https://bit.ly/ripitoffpodcast 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/ripitoffspotify 📺 YouTube: @itsmemichellecastro 👭 FB Community: RIP IT OFF Community 🌐 Website: itsmemichellecastro.com ⭐️ FREE RESOURCE: 13 Types of Intimacy ☕️ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/itsmemichellecastro

Feel like you're barely hanging on, running on fumes, and avoiding intimacy because you're just too tired? Sis, you’re not alone—and it’s NOT just your age or hormones. This episode is your wake-up call: the exhaustion you're feeling isn't normal, and God never called you to live worn out and disconnected!

💬 Episode Summary: In this powerhouse episode, Michelle Castro sits down with holistic health coach Michelle McCoy to bust the lies women believe about midlife, marriage, and intimacy. From brain fog and fatigue to feeling disconnected in your marriage, they pull back the curtain on the real struggles Christian wives face—and how to rise above them. Whether you're in perimenopause, dealing with pelvic pain, or wondering why your libido left the building, this conversation will meet you right where you are. There’s hope, healing, and a whole lot of truth packed in here!

💡 What You'll Learn:

• The BIG lie women believe about midlife exhaustion—and how to rip it off

• What high-functioning fatigue looks like (yep, that might be you!)

• How physical health and intimacy are deeply connected

• The truth about painful sex, vaginal dryness, and pelvic floor issues

• Why communication with your husband is critical—and how to start

• How to rest God’s way without guilt or hustle

• Simple, soul-honoring steps to rebuild energy and joy

🙌 Call to Action: Friend, your body, marriage, and soul were made for more than survival mode. You were designed to THRIVE. If this hit home, don’t keep it to yourself—share this episode with a sister who needs some serious hope. 🎧 And if you're ready to go deeper into God's design for intimacy, grab your seat inside Naked & Unashamed—the course that’s setting Christian wives FREE in their bedroom and beyond!

✨ Learn more about Naked & Unashamed here: bit.ly/31dayjourney use NAKED10 to save 10%

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🔑 Keywords: Christian marriage, midlife intimacy, perimenopause fatigue, Christian wives, marriage and sex, holistic health, brain fog, biblical rest, pelvic floor, Christian womanhood, intimacy over 40

📣 START HERE: If this episode stirred something in you—don't ignore it. Start your healing journey today with the Naked and Unashamed: 31-Day Journey and begin ripping off the lies that have kept your heart shut down. Grab your copy at bit.ly/31dayjourney and use code NAKED10 to save 10%!

✨ Plus, download my FREE resource: 13 Types of Intimacy Let’s rediscover what God actually meant by intimacy—together.

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You love your husband, but deep down, something’s off. You feel disconnected, exhausted, and maybe even a little numb. You keep saying you're tired… but your heart knows there’s more. If you’ve been stuck in a loop of guilt, confusion, or avoidance around intimacy—this episode is for you. Let’s break the silence, sister. You're not broken. You're not alone. You're seen.

🔥 Episode Summary: In this bold and tender third installment of the “Naked and Unashamed” series, Michelle Castro gets raw about something many Christian wives quietly wrestle with: low desire and intimacy avoidance. If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s wrong with me?” when it comes to sex and connection in your marriage—this mini-sode will speak straight to your soul.

Michelle gently challenges the lie that exhaustion is the end of the story. She reminds us that healing isn’t found in avoidance but in honest exploration—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And she powerfully reframes desire as a God-given gift, not a source of shame. No more survival-mode marriage. It’s time to go deeper.

🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Why “I’m just tired” might be hiding a deeper disconnection

• The truth about desire and why it’s not sinful or selfish

• How avoidance and guilt are keeping you from healing

• What to do when prayer alone isn’t “fixing” your sex life

• Practical, grace-filled ways to invite God into your intimacy

• A powerful invitation to rediscover God's design for connection

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🔑 Keywords: Christian marriage, intimacy in marriage, low libido, Christian wives, faith and sex, biblical intimacy, emotional connection, God and sex, Christian womanhood, intimacy challenges, healing marriage