Healing Intimacy Blocks & the Abandonment Wound with Julie Brumley I’m so excited to finally bring a conversation to the podcast that I’ve had many times in private with my friend Julie Brumley. We’re diving deep into a common but often unspoken experience for many women: intimacy blocks. These blocks show up not just in the bedroom but in many areas of life. Today, we explore intimacy blocks, the abandonment wound, and the powerful keys to healing.

Julie, an adult adoptee, has faced deep abandonment and rejection wounds. Despite years of therapy, EMDR, recovery groups, and even earning her master’s in counseling with a focus on addictions and recovery, she still felt stuck in old patterns. But after integrating somatic work with me, the missing piece came alive in her body. Now, Julie is passionate about helping other adult adoptees find their way out of the fog and into healing.

✨ Topics Covered in this Episode

➡️ Understanding intimacy blocks beyond the bedroom

➡️ The impact of abandonment wounds on relationships

➡️ Combining therapy, recovery, and somatic work for healing

➡️ Julie’s personal journey from stuck patterns to breakthrough

➡️ Supporting adult adoptees on their healing path

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