278: Finding Pleasure In Your Relationship And With Yourself

Self-Care

Jordin Wiggins shares her insights on the challenges mothers face in prioritizing self-care while managing family duties. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal needs and communicating them effectively to partners. Chase Kosterlitz adds that acknowledging these needs can transform relationships into collaborative endeavors, benefiting both partners 1.

Women seem to get so lost, especially after children putting others first and their needs at the bottom of the to-do list that we kind of need to unearth what they even want to begin with.

--- Jordin Wiggins

This realization is crucial for fostering a supportive environment where both partners can thrive 2.

   

Mom Guilt

Addressing the pervasive issue of mom guilt, Jordin Wiggins highlights the need for mothers to prioritize personal enjoyment without feeling guilty. She suggests shifting the focus from fixing problems to finding pleasure in relationships, which can lead to more fulfilling interactions 3.

When we take it from a pleasure focus, like, how can we improve our communication and make it something that my partner and I want to do together? There's an entire shift that happens.

--- Jordin Wiggins

Chase Kosterlitz notes that this approach can revolutionize intimacy and communication, making the relationship more enjoyable and less burdensome 2.