Charting Toward Intimacy How to Get Back in the Mood When Sex Gets Derailed | Ep. 241
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Oct 6, 2025 Discover practical strategies for reigniting intimacy when everyday distractions interrupt the moment. Explore how women can take ownership of their marriage and manage intrusive thoughts effectively. Learn techniques like guided sensory awareness and crafting positive affirmations to replace negative thought patterns. Prepare for common interruptions with tailored mental responses and embrace the practice needed for improvement. Ellen inspires patience and resilience, encouraging a mindful approach to maintaining intimacy.
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Common Interruptions That Break The Mood
- Ellen lists examples like a foot cramp, a dog jumping, or a child walking in to illustrate common derailers.
- These relatable interruptions set the stage for the mental strategies she teaches later.
Marriage Requires Mental Effort
- Prioritizing your marriage may require doing hard mental work to re-engage after interruptions.
- Ellen frames this as putting your husband and marriage before your immediate comfort to foster unity.
Tell Your Brain What To Do
- Confront your brain and set firm ground rules immediately after an interruption.
- Declare aloud that you will continue, enjoy, and feel pleasure to steer your mind back into the moment.