Intimacy isn’t just about physical connection. It’s about trust, safety, and the ability to fully show up as yourself in a relationship.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tabitha, psychotherapist and intimacy expert, to explore why intimacy often fades in long-term relationships, and what it actually takes to rebuild it.
We dive into how many women slowly disconnect from themselves through over-giving, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment, and how that disconnection directly impacts desire, attraction, and emotional closeness.
Dr. Tabitha shares how intimacy is deeply connected to the nervous system, and why feeling safe in your body and within yourself is the foundation for real connection with your partner.
This conversation explores:
Why intimacy is more about emotional safety than physical connection
How self-abandonment leads to resentment and disconnection
The role of trauma and the nervous system in relationships
Why desire doesn’t disappear, it becomes dormant
How reconnecting with yourself is the key to reigniting intimacy
This isn’t about trying to fix your partner or force connection. It’s about coming back to yourself first, so intimacy can naturally follow.
Join our Reclaiming Love Collective and get connected with other women just like you looking to figure out whether they should stay or leave their long-term relationship!
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