What if the pain in your marriage isn’t from fights, cheating, or resentment—but from a hidden condition you’ve never heard of? In this powerful episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with renowned sex therapist Dr. Doug Weiss to explore Intimacy Anorexia—a silent relationship killer that affects more couples than you might think. Discover the subtle signs, the root causes (including trauma and neglect), and how healing is possible. If you feel more like roommates than soulmates, don’t miss this provocative conversation.

00:00 Intro

01:07 Sponsor

03:37 Intimacy Anorexia in Relationships

05:55 How Pain Manifests in Relationships

09:28 Married & Alone

11:31 Research on Relationship Traumas

13:30 Narcissism: Paying the Bill

16:22 Paradigm for Change 

18:32 Origins of Intimacy Anorexics

21:45 Neglect & Spirituality

23:31 Clues to Intimacy Anorexia

25:15 Examining Gender Differences

28:40 Sponsor

29:40 Wrap Up

 

Dr. Weiss’ new book, Forgiveness for Everyone:

https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Everyone-Dr-Doug-Weiss/dp/1881292592