Episode Description
If you've ever thought, I should be happier than this, this episode is for you.
You can love your life and still feel disconnected from it.
You can have the career, the marriage, the family, the beautiful home, and the life you once dreamed about... and still find yourself wondering:
Why doesn't this feel the way I thought it would?
In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with naturopathic physician, author, and pleasure strategist Dr. Jordin Wiggins to explore why so many high-achieving women lose touch with joy, desire, and aliveness—even after checking all the boxes they thought would bring fulfillment.
Together, we unpack the hidden costs of over-functioning, why pleasure is so much more than intimacy, and how reconnecting with yourself in small, everyday ways can become the foundation for healthier relationships, a more regulated nervous system, and a more flourishing life.
This conversation is honest, compassionate, and full of insights I think every high-capacity woman needs to hear.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why so many successful women feel disconnected despite having a life that looks "good on paper"
- The surprising connection between over-giving and losing touch with pleasure
- Why pleasure isn't selfish—it's essential for emotional health and healthy relationships
- How perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-responsibility quietly shape our lives
- The importance of safety, nervous system regulation, and truly learning to receive
- Small "pleasure practices" that can help you reconnect with yourself starting today
Whether you're feeling emotionally flat, disconnected from your relationships, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again, I hope this conversation reminds you that you are not broken—and that flourishing begins with learning to receive, not just give.
Connect with Dr. Jordin Wiggins
Be sure to check out Dr. Jordan's podcast, resources, and pleasure practices linked below.
>>Substack: The Pleasure Path
>>The Pink Canary by Dr. Jordin Wiggins
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