Show Notes
Wanting sex, not wanting it, wanting something different than what you're getting. Desire may be the hardest thing to say out loud, so many of us perform instead of speak. This episode is about the honesty around intimacy, what silence costs a relationship, and how to start the conversation with curiosity instead of fear. Download the free HARD Conversations guide here. Join the conversation on Substack: dramberwright.substack.com Connect with Dr. Amber: Instagram: @dramberwright
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Have a question for the show? Send your "how do I say this?" moment to [email protected]. Say More is a podcast for accomplished women who are ready for more honesty in how they live, love, and lead. Each week, communication expert and executive life coach Dr. Amber L. Wright explores the questions that help you reconnect with yourself and design a life that actually feels uniquely yours. If you're ready to stop performing and start living, welcome home.
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