Nobody tells you this about intimacy after baby. A couples therapist finally does.

Nobody prepares you for the moment your partner reaches for you at the end of the day and every cell in your body wants to pull away. Not because you don't love them. Not because something is broken. But because you have been touched, needed, and attuned to a tiny human for every waking hour — and your nervous system has simply nothing left to give. Clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins Olivia Parker on The Tiny Big Joys for one of the most honest conversations about postpartum intimacy you will find anywhere. No shame. No pressure. Just the truth about what happens to desire, connection, and physical closeness in the first year after baby — and exactly what to do about it. But that's just one part of the episode. In the full conversation, Dr. Tracy also covers ✔️ The Gottman 67% statistic — and what thriving couples actually do differently ✔️ The one sentence that stops defensiveness instantly ✔️ The 6-second and 30-second rituals that build connection every single day ✔️ How to protect your individual identity without losing your relationship ✔️ The Fair Play CPE framework — why "just tell me how to help" is not actually helpful ✔️ Why resentment is a signal, not a character flaw — and what to do about it ✔️ The "mulligan" — the conflict reset that takes five words and zero ego ✔️ The 5-minute daily ritual that stops couples from quietly drifting apart ✔️ Three golden rules for new parents who want to thrive, not just survive 🎧 Full episode with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is out now at www.thetinybigjoys.com If you found value in the show, the greatest compliment is a share. Please share this to a friend, or post about it in your social media, your word-of-mouth allows us to keep creating content like this. Thank you! www.thetinybigjoys.com | @thetinybigjoys