Thriving After Baby: Rebuilding Connection & Intimacy with Brianna Carey

02/10/2025 36 min
Thriving After Baby: Rebuilding Connection & Intimacy with Brianna Carey

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Parenthood changes everything—especially your relationship. Between sleepless nights, endless to-dos, and the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum life, intimacy often feels like it takes a back seat. But it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode of The Empowered Wellness Project, we're joined by Brianna Carey, a Postpartum Relationship & Intimacy Expert who helps parents move from simply surviving parenthood to truly thriving—emotionally and intimately. Brianna shares her own journey into this work, debunks the biggest myths about reconnecting after kids, and offers simple, doable strategies for couples who feel overwhelmed but still crave closeness. From everyday intimacy exercises to navigating the less obvious challenges of postpartum life, this conversation is packed with real-world wisdom and heart. We chat about: What thriving—not just surviving—parenthood looks like for couples Common misconceptions about intimacy and connection after kids A simple intimacy exercise you can try (even if you're exhausted!) And SO MUCH more! Connect with Brianna... Instagram: @briannacarey ✨ Takeaway Challenge for This Week: Brianna invites you to choose one small moment to connect with your partner or even a friend — don't be afraid to "go first." Reach out if you are thinking of someone...Start small, start today. Questions and show ideas can be sent to our contacts below or [email protected] Want to work with us,  OR JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP?! - For only $5/month you can be part of The EWP Community and receive access to exclusive content, customized workouts, recipe drops, a chance to receive one-on-one coaching LIVE and SO MUCH MORE. Click the link to be part of the fun! Give us a follow... Lauren Brown IG@settingthepacenj Website Amanda Gargiulo [email protected] Website EWP Youtube Breast Cancer Thriver or caretaker looking for support? Check out Amanda's FREE guide: 5 Key Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Her Facebook Group: The Empowered Breast Cancer Survivor FREE Workshop: 3 Holistic Ways To Reduce your Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence Without Having To Spend Hours in the Gym, Go To Therapy or Take Medication Edited by Bold Media Films

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