In this week’s episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage, I’m talking about something most of us have never taken the time to unpack—
what we learned about sex… and how those lessons still live in our bodies, our minds, and our marriages today.
For many of us, sex was never talked about at all.
For others, the messages we received were shame-based, fear-driven, or wrapped in unrealistic ideals.
Some of us absorbed confusion or silence. Others absorbed pressure, fear, or even distorted ideas of what it means to be desired.
In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about my own early exposure to pornography, the lasting impact it had on my sense of worth, and how that confusion showed up in my marriage. I also talk about the harm of being dismissed by someone I turned to for help—and how our stories deserve to be met with empathy, not judgment.
If you’ve ever felt shut down, ashamed, or like something’s “off” in the way you connect with your spouse…
This conversation will help you see that you’re not broken. You just haven’t been given the space to understand what shaped you.
✨ There’s a journaling prompt at the end to help you reflect, and if you’re ready to take a first step toward healing, I’d love to invite you to a free Courageous Love Conversation.
I’m a marriage coach who helps women and couples turn a disconnected, lonely marriage into something deeply connected—sometimes even better than they imagined was possible. We start by gently exploring what you truly want in your marriage—because let’s be honest, it’s probably been a while since you’ve let yourself dream about what could be. From there, we create a path forward toward the kind of relationship you long for.
If you’re feeling sad, stuck, or unsure about what’s next, I’d love to talk with you. Book a Courageous Love Conversation Inquiry Call, and let’s have an honest, hope-filled conversation about what’s going on and what it might look like to begin creating something new—starting from exactly where you are.
