How to Turn Yourself On When You Feel Exhausted

Have you ever finally gotten the baby or kids to sleep, crashed into bed… and then your partner wants to make love? Maybe you also wanted to connect intimately, but you felt overwhelmed, overtouched, tapped out. What do you do?    That is a very real challenge many mamas face (myself included!). In this episode I share with you exactly what I did the other night to deliberately transition from "mom mode" to "lover mode" in just a few minutes - and the beautiful intimacy that was created with my partner as a result.    Rekindling your erotic spark - even admist the chaos and intensity of motherhood - is 100% possible for you too. This episode walks you through 5 key practices to get there.    Key points:    00:03 This episode is inspired by my experience last night!  03:05 Taking a solo moment to transition from "mom mode" to "lover mode"   05:12 Setting a time container and letting go of the goal  09:46 Focusing on relaxation and deep breathing 11:23 Tuning into your body's yes/no signals through sounds and body language 06:28 Exploring common pitfalls like faking enjoyment or obligatory acts   07:15 Encouraging honest communication and shared pleasure 17:05 Benefits of prioritizing intimacy for reducing conflict and parenting teamwork 08:32 Building body trust by trusting your "no" 18:41 Accessing pleasure from an exhausted state   19:45 Balancing roles as mother, partner, and sensual being