1. Being raised in a strict abstinence culture, the impossible task of flipping the switch on her wedding day, and why she cried on her honeymoon.

2. The book on marriage she was given by her mother and the skewed messages about intimacy that made her feel broken and alone.

3. How patterns of disassociation during intimacy led to feelings of deep resentment toward her husband.

4. The damaging but all-too-common advice she was given by her counselor, her mother, and even her female doctor.

5. The realization her 18-year marriage was cheated out of true intimacy and what she and her husband are doing to heal together.

6. The power of community that contributed to her growth and healing after hearing familiar stories of women from around the globe.If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, I would appreciate it so much if you could leave a rating or review. Click here to help us reach more women: www.RateThisPodcast.com/wimpodcast