Fostering Connection & Intimacy in the Postpartum Period with Ashley Mariani

Ashley Mariani joins me in this episode to chat about intimacy, sex, and connection. Ashley is a clinical social worker specializing in the intersection of perinatal mental health, sex and intimacy. She is also a birth rights advocate and mother of three. Ashley did her undergraduate degree in sexuality and her masters in social work. She completed the PSI advanced clinical training in maternal mental health and continues to implement an evidence based approach. Ashley uses components of polyvagal theory, and, neurobiology to help couples transform their relationships with love, sex and intimacy after baby. In this episode, we talk about: What is intimacy and how it can differ from person to person Why intimacy is a common challenge after having a baby How to reconnect with your partner and increase vulnerability How to find time and space to have sex while cosleeping You can find Ashley here: www.mindonline.ca Instagram: @mindonlinetherapy.ca --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylorkulik/support