Ep. 088 - Dr. Diane Mueller - Why Most Couples Struggle with Intimacy And How to Fix It
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Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a seasoned sexual wellness authority, blending a strong educational foundation with a rich clinical and teaching experience. With a dual doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Diane has illuminated the discourse on sexual health through her practice, My Libido Doc. Her personal journey through sexual health challenges has equipped her with a unique empathetic lens, enriching her holistic approach to patient care.
Sex and intimacy are often the most avoided yet vital conversations in relationships. In this powerful podcast episode, Dr. Diane dives deep into the unspoken narratives, false beliefs, and emotional wounds that silently sabotage our most intimate connections. You’ll learn why desire mismatches happen, how subconscious shame plays out in the bedroom, and why so many couples perform rather than truly connect.
Whether you're in a long-term relationship or dating, this honest, educational, and inspiring conversation will open your eyes to the true dynamics of modern intimacy. Discover how to stop performing and start feeling, because real connection begins when you bring your whole self to the bedroom.
Get tools, insights, and guidance to create a safe space, communicate better, and transform your sex life with intention, empathy, and presence.
In this episode, expect to learn:
- Why 92% of satisfied couples openly talk about sex
- The shocking truth about desire vs. arousal (and how they differ for men and women)
- How Freud’s outdated ideas still sabotage modern relationships
- The role of “performance sex” and how it disconnects us from real pleasure
- What a “safe space” for sexual conversation looks like
- Why communication, not chemistry, is the key to long-term intimacy
- The one belief silently destroying sex lives (and what to replace it with)
- Plus much more
Follow Dr. Mueller:
- Website: https://mylibidodoc.com/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylibidodoc
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdianemueller/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myromancedoc/
- Freebies for all things libido: https://mylibidodoc.com/freebies/
Let's Connect.
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Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/
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