Communication: the Lubrication for Relationships with Renelle Nelson

I'm honoured to have had the chance to bring listener favourite Renelle Nelson back onto the podcast for a continued discussion around sex, relationships, and communication - and this one is JUICY! Renelle is an infidelity/intimacy recovery Strategist assisting individuals and couples with healing from the residue of betrayal and learning how to reconnect back to themselves, life, relationships and pleasure. Renelle is a Licensed marriage and family therapist and also a certified sex therapist and coach. She has been assisting individuals and couples with change for over 10 years. Renelle's wisdom and knowledge in this field is astounding, and we went deep into a lot of topics including: Communication *before* getting to the bedroom - and why it will make your sex life far better Trust, transparency, and how to strengthen your relationship The difference between checking in with your partner and actually connecting with your partner - and how to start those kinds of deeper level conversations How to figure out if you feel emotionally safe with your partner Why expectations will break your heart, and making assumptions will kill your relationship faster than any affair The importance of active listening Why good relationships require you to leave your ego at the door Giving versus receiving pleasure This conversation was one of my favourites, and you can hear more of Renelle on episode 136 of the podcast as well. Make sure to connect with Renelle below and grab her brand new Pleasure Agenda!   CONNECT WITH RENELLE Renelle's Store, including the Pleasure Agenda IG: @noirsxtherapist IG: @theorgasmicwife Affair Aftercare Website   REFERENCES Episode #117, The 9 Year Affair: Lessons in Infidelity Episode #136, Communication, Betrayal, Infidelity & Self Esteem with Renelle Nelson   Questions?  Comments? Want to connect and chat about this episode? You can email me at [email protected], or DM me over on Instagram @emilygoughcoach or Facebook at Emily Gough Coaching.  I would absolutely love to connect with you and thank you for listening in real life and here any takeaways you had from this or other episodes!.  It makes me day to see you listening to the podcast and fills me up with pure joy. Seriously.  See you on the 'gram! If Instagram and Facebook aren't your jam, send me a good old fashioned email!  [email protected] BRAND NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Find Emily Online: Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast