Her 20-Year Marriage Was Over. This Is How They Rebuilt It. | Juliette LaMontagne

Juliette LaMontagne did everything right — the husband, the kids, the career. Behind the scenes, her 25-year marriage was unraveling: codependency, her husband's relapse after decades of sobriety, and a separation she believed was the end. Then came an unexpected second chance, and an unconventional path back to desire. In this episode, the writer behind the serial memoir Touch Me There (now being adapted for television) shares how she rebuilt her marriage and her erotic self from the ground up: psychedelic-assisted therapy, s*xological bodywork, the Wheel of Consent, and the radical accountability that changed how she and her husband connect—in and out of the bedroom. Read Juliette's serial memoir, Touch Me There: https://juliettelamontagne.substack.com/ 00:00 – Introducing Juliette Lamontagne 01:22 – The life that looked perfect 06:23 – Marriage, addiction, and collapse 09:35 – Separation and a turning point 18:28 – Reuniting during Covid 19:32 – Discovering k-assisted therapy 23:37 – Remission versus recovery 26:35 – Releasing shame 31:11 – Psychedelic couples therapy 39:00 – Enter s*xological bodywork 44:18 – Breathwork and awakening desire 46:10 – Vulva mapping and de-armouring 51:28 – Understanding org*smic meditation 63:05 – The Wheel of Consent explained 65:04 – Relearning touch with her husband 69:00 – The power of taking and allowing 72:33 – Rebuilding erotic connection 78:52 – The all-women s*x retreat 82:49 – First experience with shibari 85:11 – Why surrender is so difficult 88:21 – The meaning behind Touch Me There 90:43 – Where to find Juliette’s work It’s really hard to feel sexy when your vagina feels off. If you’re bracing for irritation, infections, or yet another post‑sex UTI, it’s almost impossible to stay present in the bedroom. Momotaro Apotheca offers organic solutions that Natassia uses everyday to take care of her intimate health—from their soothing balm, Salve, to their UTI supplement, probiotic, and yeast infection suppository. Build your own ritual at https://momotaroapotheca.com/discount... and get 20% off with code LUST. ⸻ Lust in Translation Podcast Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights: ⁠lustintranslation.com ⁠ Follow us on Instagram: / lustintranslationpod ⁠ Follow Natassia on on Instagram: / ⁠