The Wellness Process 97. The Path From Good To Free: Leaving A 9 Year Relationship & Coming Home To Herself with Amber Rae
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Jan 6, 2026 
Amber Rae, bestselling author of "Lovable," shares her transformative journey from a nine-year sexless marriage to self-liberation and authenticity. She discusses the stark realization that safety isn’t love, and how meeting her now-husband sparked radical honesty in her life. Amber reflects on the importance of choosing growth over comfort, the struggles of motherhood, and the cathartic process of writing her memoir. She also explores inner-child work and emotional regulation, offering profound insights on reclaiming intimacy and self-worth.
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Marriage Of Friendship, Not Romance
- Amber Rae describes being in a nine-year marriage that was a loving friendship but sexless and emotionally misaligned.
- The pandemic exposed truths as they lived together constantly and she realized safety had become a substitute for romantic intimacy.
Instant Soulmate Recognition
- Amber Rae recounts meeting John at a meeting where their eye contact instantly felt like a soulmate recognition.
- The connection felt mutual and catalyzed rapid internal truths about her marriage and desires.
Three Weeks Of Radical Honesty
- Amber and John named their connection and agreed to suppress romantic feelings to pursue a joint project, then truths surfaced quickly.
- They chose transparency, told her husband, and navigated an intense three-week period of emotional honesty together.
