DiscoverADHD Goals100: Sex & ADHD - Heather Shannon on Sex, Relationships, and the ADHD Experience
100: Sex & ADHD - Heather Shannon on Sex, Relationships, and the ADHD Experience

100: Sex & ADHD - Heather Shannon on Sex, Relationships, and the ADHD Experience

Update: 2025-04-09
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In this episode of the ADHD Goals Podcast, host Laurence welcomes Heather Shannon, a certified sex therapist and host of the 'Ask a Sex Therapist' podcast. Heather helps people in committed relationships reignite their passion and intimacy. They discuss navigating ADHD in relationships, the concept of rejection-sensitive dysphoria, communication, jealousy, libido, and the impact of having children on a couple's sex life. Heather also shares insights on the Internal Family Systems model and offers advice on maintaining intimacy after having children. Listen in for an informative conversation on improving relationship dynamics and sexual satisfaction.


Heather Shannon’s Website: https://heathershannon.co/ 

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:00 Heather Shannon's Background and Expertise

01:32 Understanding the Peanut App

03:42 Heather's Personal ADHD Journey

06:44 Path to Becoming a Sex Therapist

10:38 ADHD and Relationships

12:09 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

16:52 Communication in Relationships

20:43 Novelty and Intimacy

24:24 Understanding Emotional Triggers in Relationships

25:40 The Pathway to Passion Model

27:16 The Concept of Multiple Parts in the Brain

28:16 Dealing with Jealousy and Saboteurs

29:23 Communication and Overcoming Insecurities

33:32 Sex After Kids: Challenges and Advice

41:55 The Impact of Pets and Furniture on Intimacy

43:59 Conclusion and Resources



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100: Sex & ADHD - Heather Shannon on Sex, Relationships, and the ADHD Experience

100: Sex & ADHD - Heather Shannon on Sex, Relationships, and the ADHD Experience

Laurence Pratt