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In this week's episode Lauren is joined by couples therapist Autumn Fowler, who knows firsthand how much the transition to parenthood can challenge even the strongest relationships.
After navigating two kids under two during a pandemic and 18 years with the same partner, Autumn turned her personal experience into a professional mission: helping couples stay connected while raising tiny humans.
Lauren and Autumn dive into the very real changes that happen to intimacy after babies, including:
• Why sex and desire often change postpartum
• The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire
• How pelvic pain and physical recovery affect intimacy
• The impact of the mental load and household labor distribution on relationships
• Why many couples struggle during the early parenting years
• Practical ways couples can rebuild connection and feel like a team again
Autumn shares insights from her work leading couples retreats, workshops, and courses, as well as running a group therapy practice on Vancouver Island dedicated to helping partners reconnect.