About this episode

This episode explores the connection between mental clutter, burnout, and libido with Dr. Julie Merriman.

Have you ever looked at your partner and thought, I love you, but an organized kitchen and eight hours of sleep sound way sexier than sex right now ? You are not broken, and your sex drive hasn't vanished. In this episode, we are diving into the connection between mental clutter, burnout, and your libido with the incredible Dr. Julie Merriman—a PhD counselor and author of Are We Gonna Have Sex or What? . She breaks down the science of our nervous system like a friend, explaining how decades of chronic stress take pleasure offline. We talk about the "Good Girl Detox" that naturally begins in midlife, giving us the perfect opportunity to stop over-functioning and put ourselves first. Dr. Julie shares simple, practical somatic tools to help you get re-embodied, clear out the mental chaos, and reclaim your vital drive for life Grab a copy of Julie Merriman’s book, “Are we gonna have sex or what?!” here: https://amzn.to/4gwSnz2 Social Media Info Website: https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Julie-Merriman-Wellness-LLC/61564870628821/# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.juliemerriman/ Featured Ad Products Julva Pro DHEA Vulval Cream…

People in this episode

Host: Missy Miculka

Guest: Julie Merriman

Topics covered

• midlife libido
• mental clutter
• burnout
• sexual health
• self-care
• somatic tools

Keywords

• libido
• mental clutter
• burnout
• self-care
• midlife
• sexual health
• somatic tools

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Books & works: Are We Gonna Have Sex or What?

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