Master Your Marriage

Repatterning the Nervous System with a Hug


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Do you shudder at the touch of your partner? Do you feel on edge and easily triggered lately?

You might not even know where it’s coming from – it just happens suddenly. And it makes having sex extremely difficult.

If this describes you, you’re not alone. Most couples will experience a sense of disconnection with their partner at some point(s) in their relationship. 

Life happens, people change, and negative anchors start taking deep holds in our mood together.

In this episode, Sharla and Robert discuss a very simple but profoundly helpful exercise that could help you and your partner break the wall standing between you.

Fifteen minutes is all you need.


Need extra help reconnecting with your partner? Consider signing up for coaching. https://masteryourmarriagepodcast.com/apply-for-coaching 


In this Episode:

  • The benefits of Hugging
  • Benefit 1: Building connection and intimacy
  • Benefit 2: Rewiring triggers (Negative anchors)
  • Benefit 3: Regulating your nervous system
  • The 15 minute exercise that rewires our connection
  • Step 1 - Calm down
  • Step 2 - Stand face to face
  • Step 3 - Move forward
  • Step 4 - Get comfortable
  • Step 5 - Quiet yourself down

And so much more!


Resources Mentioned:

  • Hugging until Relaxed Exercise comes from “The Passionate Marriage” book by David Schnarch https://a.co/d/hvYyLuJ 
  • Ivan Pavlov’s Theory of Conditioned Reflex: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470326/#:~:text=To%20test%20his%20theory%2C%20Pavlov,sound%20of%20the%20bell%20alone


MYM Resources:

  • 8 Pillars Of An Exceptional Marriage - ​​https://masteryourmarriagepodcast.com/8-pillars


Connect with Robert and Sharla Snow:

  • Website: https://masteryourmarriagepodcast.com/
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmarriage/
  • Facebook - https://facebook.com/masteryourmarriage
  • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@masteryourmarriage

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