Podcast 312: How to Build Deeper Intimacy and Love Better with Dr. Laura Berman

This week, on the second installment of our How To Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes sits down with sex, love, and relationship therapist Dr. Laura Berman.

Kristen and Dr. Laura Berman dive into the complexities of intimacy, exploring its 3 layers and the key to uncovering your authentic self. They break down the major obstacles to better sex, the impact of emotional avoidance in athletes, and the crucial difference between self-worth and self-esteem. Dr. Berman sheds light on removing shame from sex, the effects of grief on intimacy, and breaking down spiritual barriers to enhance your sex life. She also emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity, overcoming trauma and triggers, and the connection between HRV and energy frequency. Kristen and Dr. Berman wrap up the episode by highlighting the 3 foundations for a great sex life and Dr. Berman’s tools for fostering emotional intimacy.

Episode Chapters

00:33 - The 3 layers of intimacy

03:53 - Cracking the code on the authentic self

08:13 - Obstacles to overcome to have better sex

09:57 - Emotional avoidance in athletes

12:38 - Self esteem vs. self worth

15:20 - How to get over shame in relation to sex

16:28 - How grief affects intimacy

33:10 - Breaking down spiritual barriers

37:58 - Maintaining your integrity

47:56 - Overcoming trauma and triggers

52:39 - HRV and energy frequency

54:43 - Dating in the digital age

58:45 - How important is sex in romantic relationships?

1:05:02 - 3 foundations to create a great sex life

1:07:21 - Dr. Laura Berman’s tools to build emotional intimacy