Struggling with intimacy, low libido, or body shame after kids? You’re not alone—and this episode is a must-listen.In this open and empowering conversation, I welcome Pauline Ryeland, also known as The Intimacy Whisperer, to break the silence around sex, shame, trauma, and the impact of motherhood on our sexual connection. We explore everything from healing after birth and reigniting desire to teaching kids about consent and navigating shame from religious or cultural conditioning.Pauline blends tantra, NLP, somatic therapy, and trauma healing into a powerful practice that helps singles and couples reconnect with themselves and their partners. We also discuss the importance of after-birth intimacy planning, consent, body image healing, and how to start the conversation—especially when sex feels complicated or off the table.Whether you're in a long-term relationship, raising little ones, or just starting your healing journey, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and hopeful.Connect with Pauline:💬 Download Pauline's free eBook: 8 Tips for Better Intimacy & Communication at paulineryeland.com📲 Connect with Pauline on Instagram & Facebook: @IntimacyWhisperer📖 Grab her bestselling book: Empowered Conscious Sexuality: From Food to Pleasure💞 Subscribe for more raw, real, and healing conversations for moms navigating life, love, and identity.🎧 Imperfect Mommying—because healing doesn’t have to look perfect.✨ ABOUT ME:I'm Alysia Lyons, a certified life coach helping moms release guilt and overwhelm, reconnect with their intuition, and parent from a place of peace.🌐 Learn more: https://alysialyons.com📞 Book a Peace Alignment Call: https://alysialyons.com/align🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the BELL 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Imperfect Mommying!#healingafterbirth #intimacyinmarriage #consenteducation

Are your kids bottling up their feelings—or are you?In this powerful conversation, children’s author and parenting advocate Angela Legh joins Alysia Lyons to unpack the hidden cost of emotional repression, how childhood trauma shows up in adult behavior, and why “putting on a brave face” does more harm than good. They explore healing triggers, modeling emotional expression, and how we can rewrite the stories we were handed—starting with ourselves.Whether you're navigating parenting challenges, trying to heal your own inner child, or just curious about what emotions really are trying to tell us, this episode will leave you with tools, insights, and a whole lot of heart.Subscribe for more real-talk parenting, emotional healing, and mindset support.🎧 Mentioned in this episode:– The Body Never Lies by Dr. Alice Miller– Angela’s children’s book series and TV show Unfiltered Parenting– The tool: “Feel, Name, Allow” for emotional processing🔗 Connect with Angela:https://www.angelalegh.com✨ ABOUT ME:I'm Alysia Lyons, a certified life coach helping moms release guilt and overwhelm, reconnect with their intuition, and parent from a place of peace.🌐 Learn more: https://alysialyons.com📞 Book a Peace Alignment Call: https://alysialyons.com/align🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the BELL 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Imperfect Mommying!

In this episode, I welcome Shari Pierce—retired special education teacher, author, and sibling of an adult with developmental disabilities. With over 30 years in the classroom, Shari shares practical life skills for parents and teachers, stories from her career, and powerful advice on how we can better support and include people with intellectual disabilities.We explore:* Why inclusion matters in schools and at home* How to talk to your kids about disabilities* Lessons from teaching hands-on life skills* What Shari learned growing up with a disabled siblingThis conversation is a must-watch for parents, educators, and anyone wanting to raise compassionate kids.📘 Find Shari’s book: Life Skills – A Handbook for Parents and Teachers of the Intellectually Disabled on Amazon & Barnes & Noble✨ ABOUT ME:I'm Alysia Lyons, a certified life coach helping moms release guilt and overwhelm, reconnect with their intuition, and parent from a place of peace.🌐 Learn more: https://alysialyons.com📞 Book a Peace Alignment Call: https://alysialyons.com/align🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the BELL 🔔 so you never miss an episode of Imperfect Mommying!#SpecialEducation #ParentingTips #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #LifeSkills #ImperfectMommying