In this insightful episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, we explore intimacy, emotional connection, and long term relationship health with Dr. Emily Jamia (@dremilyjamea), sex and relationship therapist, USA Today bestselling author, and intimacy expert.
Dr. Emily Jamia shares her research based approach to helping couples maintain desire, emotional safety, and meaningful intimacy over time. This conversation focuses on how stress, distraction, and nervous system overload affect intimacy and what couples can do to reconnect physically and emotionally in a sustainable way.
Blending neuroscience, psychology, embodiment, and real life relationship dynamics, this episode offers practical guidance for couples who want deeper connection, better communication, and more satisfying intimacy.
✨ What you will learn in this episode
✅ What intimacy really means in long term relationships
✅ Why emotional safety is essential for sexual connection
✅ How stress and multitasking reduce desire and presence
✅ What flow state intimacy is and why it improves connection
✅ How the nervous system impacts arousal and pleasure
✅ Why planning intimacy can increase desire and closeness
✅ How to transition from daily stress into connection
✅ Why quality of intimacy matters more than frequency
✅ The role of mindfulness and embodiment in relationships
🎧 Listen to Episode #192 on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon (@AmazonMusicUK), or anywhere you listen — just search The Self-Care Goddess Podcast.
🙌🏽 Connect with Dr. Emily Jamia on LinkedIn: Dr. Emily Jamia
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: Rita Savoia
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