100: Sex & ADHD - Heather Shannon on Sex, Relationships, and the ADHD Experience

In this episode of the ADHD Goals Podcast, host Laurence welcomes Heather Shannon, a certified sex therapist and host of the 'Ask a Sex Therapist' podcast. Heather helps people in committed relationships reignite their passion and intimacy. They discuss navigating ADHD in relationships, the concept of rejection-sensitive dysphoria, communication, jealousy, libido, and the impact of having children on a couple's sex life. Heather also shares insights on the Internal Family Systems model and offers advice on maintaining intimacy after having children. Listen in for an informative conversation on improving relationship dynamics and sexual satisfaction.Heather Shannon’s Website: https://heathershannon.co/ FREE Intimacy Audit: https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/intimacyaudit 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:00 Heather Shannon's Background and Expertise01:32 Understanding the Peanut App03:42 Heather's Personal ADHD Journey06:44 Path to Becoming a Sex Therapist10:38 ADHD and Relationships12:09 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)16:52 Communication in Relationships20:43 Novelty and Intimacy24:24 Understanding Emotional Triggers in Relationships25:40 The Pathway to Passion Model27:16 The Concept of Multiple Parts in the Brain28:16 Dealing with Jealousy and Saboteurs29:23 Communication and Overcoming Insecurities33:32 Sex After Kids: Challenges and Advice41:55 The Impact of Pets and Furniture on Intimacy43:59 Conclusion and ResourcesJoin the FREE ADHD Goals Communityhttps://members.adhdgoals.co/communities/groups/adhd-goals-community/home Need Help with your ADHD?Visit my website:⁠ ⁠https://adhdgoals.co/⁠⁠⁠Book a FREE call intro call⁠ : https://adhdgoals.co/free-intro-call-booking/ FOLLOW MEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_goals/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd.goals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adhdgoals/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-goals/ 

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