4 // Anxiety Is Killing Your Intimacy—Here’s How to Take It Back [ft. Shan Wright]

This episode is your permission slip to breathe, let go of unrealistic expectations, and finally talk about the real ways anxiety impacts your sex life. Michelle and Shan pull back the curtain on what it’s like to navigate marriage, intimacy, and mental health as Christian wives and moms. If you've ever felt too overwhelmed to connect with your spouse, this one's for you.

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🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How anxiety, stress, and perfectionism quietly affect your connection with your spouse

• Why “touched out” isn’t just a feeling—it’s a nervous system issue

• Simple breath prayers that can help reset your mind and body before intimacy

• The importance of recognizing different types of intimacy (and how to prioritize them)

• How to communicate when you feel emotionally and physically overstimulated

• Why managing your anxiety holistically can change your sex life

• The role of essential oils and sensory cues in preparing your mind for intimacy

• How perfectionism and purity culture create pressure that blocks connection

• Encouragement for moms who feel disconnected or like they’ve “lost the spark”

• Shan’s personal journey from burnout to balance—and how she’s helping other moms do the same

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🌟 Connect with Shan Wright:

• Podcast: Holistic Moms Podcast

• Instagram: @theShanWright

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