About the Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast

Looking at our culture, we can see that society is becoming more disconnected. Even though we have technology that connects more people than ever before, there’s still distance. Lack of intimacy is one of the top three reasons why relationships struggle, and often times end.

Bringing Intimacy Back, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. Dr. April Brown, Doctor of Intimacy (Host), provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one’s relationships; including with oneself, partners, families, friends, and Spirit.

Research shows that as we increase the quality of our intimate connections, a decrease of conflicts, anxiety, and depression follows. Take the first steps to strengthen your intimate connections with Bringing Intimacy Back.

Bringing Intimacy Back airs LIVE every Thursday at 1 PM EST. Viewer comments and questions are shared during the exciting discussion!

Host Dr. April Brown — The Doctor of Intimacy®

Dr. April has been in the counseling field since 1997. She is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor (LMHC), Certified School Counselor (CSC), Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor (BC-TMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She has two thriving private practices in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. April specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, emotionally support animals, and distance counseling. She holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology.

Dr. April believes that intimately connecting with ourselves, others, and our Higher Power can eliminate the conflicts, anxiety, and depression in our lives. Through these intimate connections, we can be empowered to know and live a purposeful life. Over the past twenty years, she has effectively empowered thousands of individuals, couples, and families to break down the barriers that causes fear so that they can embrace true intimacy in their lives. Dr. April’s mission is to increase intimacy for all.

Co-Host Tommy Luster

Tommy Luster is the founder of Striving Higher Ministries and Striving Higher Counseling. He is a counselor, pastor, and retired professional athlete with over 20 years of ministry, counseling, and leadership experience. Tommy works from an Integrative counseling with a Psychopheumasomatic approach that blends evidence-based therapy with a Christian /Biblical truth, helping individuals navigate trauma, identity struggles, anxiety, shame, relationship conflict, spiritual concerns, and life transitions. His counseling style is direct, relational, and deeply grounded in the belief that people are not problems to fix, but individuals with dignity, value, and the capacity for real transformation

Co-Host Brittani Garcia

Brittani Garcia is a bilingual mental health therapist and founder of Bay & Bloom Psychotherapy. Drawing from her experience providing community mental health services in Brooklyn and now bringing that perspective into private practice in Florida, she helps clients navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. Her approach combines clinical expertise with authenticity, creating a space where healing feels both accessible and empowering.