147. Is Your Body Image Ruining Your Sex Life? What No One Tells Christian Women About Intimacy in Marriage

Does your body image make you want to turn the lights off and your husband away? 👀

If you've ever found yourself dodging intimacy or avoiding connection with your husband because of how you feel about your body, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. The truth? Struggles with body image can sneak into your marriage and create a wedge between you and the deep, vulnerable connection God designed you for.

In today’s episode, Brittany is getting real (like, big girl panties required real). She’s diving into one of the most requested topics from her community: how body image affects emotional and physical intimacy in Christian marriages—and what it takes to truly heal. So if you’ve been feeling disconnected in your marriage and suspect your inner critic might be part of the problem, this is your permission slip to start breaking down the walls.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…

🌸 A simple mental image to help you understand why emotional intimacy in your marriage may be struggling

🧠 The sneaky way self-consciousness impacts connection—without you even realizing it

😬 A gut-check moment for anyone who feels like they have to be in control of everything

🔥 The part of this convo that might make you blush (yep, we’re talking sex)

💡 A faith-filled mindset shift that could open the door to deeper connection and confidence

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