This episode is a little more open and honest than usual so quick heads up to grab your headphones.

Leisha Drews joins me for a real conversation around sex, libido, and connection and how intimacy can actually support your nervous system, hormones, and overall healing. This builds on last week’s episode, because one of the ways women move out of stress and back into their bodies is through safe, connected intimacy.

We talk about what “good sex” actually means (hint: it’s not about performance), and some of the deeper blocks that can make connection feel hard — like perfectionism, polarity shifts in marriage, and unprocessed resentment or shame held in the body.

This isn’t about pressure… it’s about safety, presence, and connection.

In this episode, we cover:

Why intimacy can support nervous system regulation
What “good sex” really means
Getting out of your head and back into your body
Common blocks: perfectionism, polarity shifts, and hidden resentment
The connection between the pelvic floor, emotions, and stored tension
Orgasms, release, and nervous system support
A simple “bring it to the light” conversation for more honesty and trust

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