Why is it important to connect with our partners in a meaningful way? In this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke welcomes her special guest, Ashley Jones. Ashley discusses how to better understand ourselves and create more meaningful sexual experiences by connecting with our bodies, listening to our needs, understanding our own boundaries and desires, and communicating them to partners.   Ashley explores the complex reasons why women (and especially mothers) disconnect from their sexuality, such as cultural conditioning, pressure to look a certain way, early sexual experiences, coercion, or sexual trauma.           Tune in to this week's episode of the Unperfected Pod as Ashley shares why it is important to connect with ourselves and our partners in meaningful ways in order to grow intimacy and sexuality.   [00:00 - 02:31] Introduction Brooke welcomes Ashley Jones to the show! Today's episode, we're talking about, "Reclaiming The Power Of Feminine Sexuality" Ashley shares her story of coming to a breaking point in her own relationship and wanting her daughter to have a different experience [02:32 - 18:59] Rediscovering Intimacy And Pleasure Through Embodiment And Self-Love Intimacy embodiment is the process of being in your body and connecting physically and mentally As mothers, we are often overwhelmed, exhausted, and in our service of our partners rather than connected to them We need to rediscover and explore what we like and who we are sexually Experienced unpleasant or traumatic initial sexual experiences   [19:00 - 48:13] How To Communicate And Connect With Yourself And Your Partner Learn to love our bodies in a new way and stop talking negatively about them Empowering them to think for themselves and understand their bodies Self-care is important for busy moms, even in small increments throughout the day Learn how to communicate your needs and desires to your partner   [48:14 - 55:42] Closing Segment Ashley shares why it is essential to connect with ourselves and our partners in a meaningful way!   To learn more about Brooke and her work, listeners can visit Brooke Jean LLC!   Tweetable Quotes: "Exploration that is really fun and it doesn't have to take forever and I think it is also really healthy to give yourselves like intimacy dates that are a couple of hours long." – Ashley Jones   "Everything that we've experienced can be our power. Our pain can become our power." – Ashley Jones   You can connect with Ashley Jones through her:  Website: Up Level Love Instagram: @uplevellove LinkedIn: Ashley Jones Facebook: Up Level Love   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Twitter: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected         LEAVE A REVIEW   Links:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookejeanunperfected/ Facebook private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MLALTL Website: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/   Join us!  The Unperfected Mama Group Program  here: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/group-coaching

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