18. Why intimacy feels so hard after kids (and what to do about it), with Jill Barrile

This is the conversation I've been CRAVING. And maybe you have too. I sat down with Jill Barrile, intimacy and relationship coach and boudoir photographer, to have the raw, honest talk about intimacy I've been wanting to have for a while.  Once kids enter the picture, everything changes, including the way we connect with our partners. Between parenting, managing a household, and working full time, intimacy often falls to the bottom of the list.  But what if it doesn't have to? How can we fuel our relationship and connection, even in this chaotic, beautiful, overstimulating season? Jill brings a judgment-free energy to this episode, and offers both practical tools and deep, soul-level insight into what real intimacy can look like after kids.  If you've ever felt disconnected from your partner — or from yourself — this episode is for you.   In this episode, we cover:  The very real challenges of maintaining intimacy after becoming parents. Why connection often feels like an afterthought when you're just trying to survive the day. The simple shift I needed permission to make in my relationship. Why scheduling date nights feels transactional, and how to reframe it. How to clear mental clutter and create space for intimacy and connection. The one question Jill asks herself daily to stay anchored in joy.   Resources & Links: I came across this article about being touched out last year and it really hit.    Connect with Jill:  Follow on Instagram  Follow on Facebook  Check out her website   Connect with Christine: Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok  Check out my website   Be sure to subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!