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In this episode, my husband James Mattingley & I are interviewed by the wonderful Aimee Batuski of Desire on Fire, on how our marriage has changed since becoming parents. Aimee helps us dig into all the shifts we\u2019ve gone through, and how we\u2019ve navigated them together as a couple.\xa0

We knew our lives would change after we got married, started our businesses, and had a baby, but it was impossible to fully prepare for the ups and downs that would occur through all of these major life events. Here we share how we\u2019ve adapted to new needs, expectations, and roles as parents.\xa0

Today, we\u2019re bringing our tools and advice to you so that you can learn from our mistakes and successes and start integrating these practices into your own relationship to start having the intimacy you crave.\xa0\xa0\xa0

If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM, or leaving a review to let us know your thoughts!\xa0

If you\u2019re curious about our offerings, visit us at www.integratedintimacy.co.

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Key Moments:

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(4:13 - 5:52) Our history as a couple so far\xa0

(6:16 - 9:25) Reflecting on our marriage and early parenthood. Describing the magnified feelings and emotional bubbles we experienced

(9:26 - 12:20) Megan feeling needy after giving birth, and learning to feel worthy of that extra love and care

(12:22 - 13:39) James\u2019s perspective on being needed more while receiving less, and what has changed for him in becoming a father

(13:41 - 19:26) How we\u2019ve navigated the inevitably uneven roles in new parenthood without becoming resentful of each other (well, not too much!)

(19:28 - 22:11) How James has responded to different communications surrounding Megan\u2019s needs

(22:13 - 27:15) How we\u2019ve kept the erotic intimacy alive after becoming parents. Hint: intimacy doesn\u2019t always involve sex\xa0

(27:16 - 32:46) The physical challenges we faced postpartum. Intimacy, sex, and body confidence

(32:48 - 42:37) Sharing our juiciest, most stubborn fights - and how we moved through them by choosing love again and again\xa0

(42:39 - 55:55) Analyzing the moments where we\u2019ve failed to disagree in a healthy way, but have always gotten back on track

(55:58 - 1:02:59) Tools like \u201cEmptying the Bucket\u201d on how to move through disagreements and regulate yourself in heated moments.

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We\u2019re hosting a couples\u2019 retreat in September! Learn more here:

https://integratedintimacy.co/epic-intimacy-retreat/

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Private 2 on 2 couple\u2019s coaching:

https://integratedintimacy.co/couples-intensive/

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Get in Touch with James, Megan, and Aimee:

https://www.instagram.com/megandlambert/

https://www.instagram.com/james.mattingley/

https://www.instagram.com/aimeebatuski/

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Aimee\u2019s Desire on Fire Website:

https://www.desireonfire.com/