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Is intimacy just sex? According to Dr. Etel Leit—"Your Love Doctor"—true intimacy begins long before the bedroom. In this raw, practical convo, we unpack the 3 V's of durable relationships (Vibe, Values, Vision), why partners trigger our deepest wounds, and how to move from transactional patterns to reciprocal love. We also go there on scheduling sex, initiating when it feels awkward, and shifting from "career mode" to feminine/masculine safety at home.
Highlights:
"Into-me-I-see": redefining intimacy
Triggers, inner-child work, and compassionate repair
The dopamine trap vs real connection
Two-times-a-week rule of thumb (and why "sex starts before the bedroom")
Masculine/feminine polarity & rejection fears
Parenting seasons, presence, and keeping play alive
Guest: Dr. Etel Leit—PhD, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of UnAddicted to You, known for helping singles and couples rebuild safe, passionate connection.
Listen + Watch: new episodes drop every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts & YouTube. Follow @h2fpod for clips, Q&As, and Dare 2 Heal panels.
Show notes00:00 Welcome & set-up: "Yield of fear—let's start this journey together."
03:46 What is intimacy? "Into me, I see."
04:31 How becoming a parent (and the pandemic) rewired relationships
06:26 Gen Z, screens & why early sparks fade
07:50 Self-acceptance, curiosity, and seeing each other again
09:53 Put down the magnifying glass—pick up the mirror
12:19 Dr. Etel's backstory: cycles, near-death wake-up, choosing change
17:56 Divorce vs "conscious uncoupling": doing it with care
29:13 The 3 V's: Vibe, Values, Vision
36:26 Masculine/feminine energy at work vs at home; safety & softness
49:03 No time for sex? Why connection is a daily practice (and how to schedule without killing the mood)
51:58 When work/gaming/addictions replace intimacy
52:58 "Sex starts before the bedroom"—imagination, play, and pre-game
56:58 Relearn each other's bodies; compliments, cues, and consent
59:29 Initiation anxiety & the male fear of rejection
01:04:00 Easy ways to initiate if it feels awkward
01:05:56 Rule of thumb: 2x per week (one planned, one spontaneous)
01:07:00 Where to find Dr. Etel + H2F wrap & CTA
Resources & Links Dr. Etel Leit (Guest)
Website: dretelleit.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dretelleit instagram.com
Book: UnAddicted to You: Loving Yourself Through the Darkness — Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578871874 | Books page: https://www.dretelleit.com/etel-leit-books Amazon+1
Heal 2 Feel
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Credits Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)
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