{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6ee5105d-e4cd-4c87-aac8-a597b5853531","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"\"The Ick\", Resentment & Romance: What Modern Marriages Get Wrong","description":"Ever felt ... "The Ick"? Maybe it's been small, maybe you felt like you've been repelled by your partner for no clear reason (and even sometimes, for very obvious ones)? You love them. You\u2019re committed. But the ick is real. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Lauren Dry breaks down what the \u201cick\u201d really is\u2014and why it\u2019s not shallow, random, or a sign your marriage is broken. Spoiler: it has everything to do with your Nervous System.\r\nWe\u2019re diving deep into:\r\nWhy the \u201cick\u201d often hits women harder in long-term relationships\r\n\r\nThe biology of safety, and how it drives attraction more than we realize\r\n\r\nWhat resentment and emotional load do to your sense of desire\r\n\r\nWhy your Nervous System might be confusing \u201csafe\u201d with \u201cboring\u201d\r\n\r\nAnd why so many of us chase chaos or emotionally unavailable partners\u2014even when we know better\r\n\r\nWhether you\u2019ve ever felt shut down, disconnected, or even confused about your own intimacy triggers, this episode will help you understand what\u2019s actually going on under the surface\u2014and how to start resetting your connection at the root.\r\nThis is the one to send to your partner. Or maybe even listen to with them.\r\nInside the episode, we explore:\r\nWhat your body is actually asking before intimacy\r\n\r\nThe role of unconscious patterns and familiar dysfunction\r\n\r\nWhy emotional safety is the true foundation of physical desire\r\n\r\nHow to begin shifting out of resentment, even when life feels overwhelming\r\n\r\nResources Mentioned:\r\nLearn more about https://start.riseintoregulation.com/start (RISE Into Regulation\u2122) \u2013 the skillset for connection, communication, and Nervous System safety in modern marriage\r\n\r\nFollow Lauren on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.connection.catalyst/ (@the.connection.catalyst)\r\n\r\nEnjoyed this episode?\r\nShare it with a friend, leave a review, or tag Lauren with your thoughts and breakthroughs. You never know who might need to hear this today.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c9f334a5-6dea-4538-a61b-9e139ee05d1b/jm0iZhse80eN7oSBkiPFXgn1.png"}