What if the pain in your marriage isn’t from fights, cheating, or resentment—but from a hidden condition you’ve never heard of? In this powerful episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with renowned sex therapist Dr. Doug Weiss to explore Intimacy Anorexia—a silent relationship killer that affects more couples than you might think. Discover the subtle signs, the root causes (including trauma and neglect), and how healing is possible. If you feel more like roommates than soulmates, don’t miss this provocative conversation.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Sponsor
03:37 Intimacy Anorexia in Relationships
05:55 How Pain Manifests in Relationships
09:28 Married & Alone
11:31 Research on Relationship Traumas
13:30 Narcissism: Paying the Bill
16:22 Paradigm for Change
18:32 Origins of Intimacy Anorexics
21:45 Neglect & Spirituality
23:31 Clues to Intimacy Anorexia
25:15 Examining Gender Differences
28:40 Sponsor
29:40 Wrap Up
Dr. Weiss’ new book, Forgiveness for Everyone:
https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Everyone-Dr-Doug-Weiss/dp/1881292592
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