118: rest and relaxation – essential for well being and PLEASURE

118: rest and relaxation – essential for well being and PLEASURE

In this episode, I explore the art of relaxation and why so many women struggle to truly rest. I share my personal journey of moving out of “go-go girl mode,” how quitting caffeine changed my relationship with my body, and why modern culture keeps us stuck in chronic stress. We dive into the concept of yin and yang energy, why relaxation is essential for hormonal health and pleasure, and how learning to rest can transform your nervous system, libido, and connection to your body.

This episode is both an invitation and a permission slip to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and discover the power of rest as a pathway to deeper pleasure and self-awareness.

In this episode:

  • Why modern culture keeps us trapped in constant productivity and stress

  • The difference between yin (relaxation) and yang (action) energy

  • How chronic stress affects hormones, libido, and pleasure

  • Why many women struggle to feel safe enough to truly rest

  • Simple practices to access relaxation in your body

  • The connection between nervous system regulation and sexual pleasure

  • What real self-care looks like (and what it isn’t)

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123. Leaking, orgasms & pussy strength: A pelvic floor Q&A

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122: From hot preggo life to cold postpartum: finding your way back to desire

122: From hot preggo life to cold postpartum: finding your way back to desire

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121: We bought a house + a story about my marriage, patience, trust, and surrender

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120: Why you are sexually disconnected (and how to come back to yourself)

120: Why you are sexually disconnected (and how to come back to yourself)

In this episode, I unpack what it really means to feel sexually disconnected and disempowered as a woman. I explore why so many women feel numb, shut down, resentful, bored, or distant from their sexu...

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119: Not in the mood for sex? Let’s talk alternatives

119: Not in the mood for sex? Let’s talk alternatives

In this episode, I explore the nuance of sexual intimacy in long-term relationships and what it really means to meet each other in desire, even when you’re not fully “in the mood.” I share the deeper ...

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117: Choosing family in a culture of “having it all”

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