36 | 5 Secrets to Experience More Flow and Connection in Midlife Relationships with Dr. Emily Jamea

Have you ever felt completely absorbed in an activity where everything flows effortlessly and time seems to disappear? That's what psychologists call flow state, a sense of being fully present and alive in the moment. Now imagine tapping into that same state to transform your intimacy and connection with your partner. 

In today's episode with Dr. Emily Jamea, we uncover the fascinating science of flow state and how it holds the key to unlocking more profound passion and pleasure in your relationships. This week, episode 36 of Pleasure in the Pause is about the science of flow state in intimate relationships! 

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Dr. Emily Jamea is a seasoned sex and relationship therapist and USA Today best-selling author of Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion. She speaks nationally and internationally to a diverse range of audiences including educators, health and mental health professionals, executive and corporate groups, and the general public. Her expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, NBC, and more. She offers online workshops as part of her mission to make her knowledge accessible to everyone. She hosts the popular Love & Libido Podcast and is an award-winning columnist for Healthy Women and Psychology Today.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• Embodiment is the foundation for accessing flow state and deeper intimacy - being aware as the body, not just of the body.
• Cultivating sensuality through mindfulness and presence in daily life can prime the pathway for more satisfying sex.
• Maintaining curiosity about one's partner and the challenge-skills balance are key for sustaining passion in long-term relationships.
• Creating emotional safety and vulnerability are essential for fostering deep intimacy and connection.
• Understanding and communicating personal sexual values is important for aligning with a partner.
• Exploring desires with an open, non-judgmental mindset can help uncover new sources of pleasure.

Your pleasure and intimacy deserve to be a priority. By embracing the insights and practices shared in this conversation with Dr. Emily Jamia, you have the power to unlock deeper connection, passion, and transcendent experiences with yourself and your partner.

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