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Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell

227: How to Cool Down Your Nervous System to Heat Up Your Sex Life

Feb 14, 2025
In this discussion, Denita Bremmer, a somatics expert focusing on the mind-body-spirit connection, shares insights into reducing stress to enhance intimacy. She explains how managing your autonomic nervous system can transform relationships. The conversation covers the impact of personal trauma on intimacy and the importance of body awareness in creating a safe emotional space. Denita provides practical grounding techniques and tips for reconnecting with your partner, emphasizing the vital role of presence in intimate moments.
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  • Managing stress through somatic practices enhances emotional connection, creating a safe environment for intimacy and vulnerability in relationships.
  • Building awareness of bodily sensations enables couples to metabolize stress and deepen their emotional and physical closeness during intimate encounters.

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The Pursuit of Joy and Connection

Feeling empty or miserable can prompt individuals to seek joy and fulfillment in their lives. The importance of emotional connection in relationships is emphasized as essential for creating intimacy and happiness. Developing skills to manage stress and being present in the moment allows couples to deepen their emotional bonds. This connection is vital in turning around feelings of emptiness and enhancing overall marital satisfaction.

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