Episode 55: The Bedroom Gap with Dr. Mariah Sophocles

Why are so many women feeling disconnected—from their partners, their desire, and even themselves?In this powerful episode of the Wake Her Up Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Mariah Sophocles, gynecologist and author of The Bedroom Gap, to talk about a topic that so many women experience but few openly discuss: the growing disconnect in intimacy during midlife and long-term relationships.We dive into the real reasons this “bedroom gap” is happening and why it’s not just about libido. Dr. Sophocles shares the physical, emotional, and relational factors that impact desire, connection, and confidence for women—especially in midlife.In this conversation, we explore:• Why so many women feel disconnected from intimacy• The surprising biological and emotional contributors to the “bedroom gap”• How communication, curiosity, and self-awareness can rebuild connection• Why this conversation is so important for women in midlifeThis episode is honest, eye-opening, and incredibly validating for any woman who has ever wondered, “Is it just me?”📖 Get Dr. Sophocles’ book The Bedroom Gap:https://a.co/d/06TlKlQb💬 Join the Wake Her Up free community of 60,000+ women having real conversations about midlife:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18L58RHEVk/🔥For the fun TOYS we talked about, shop at Oboo.love https://oboo.love/discount/WAKEHERUPIf this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend and continue the conversation inside our community. You are not alone in this journey—and together, we’re waking up to what’s possible in midlife.