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Erectile dysfunction and intimacy after trauma are real challenges in law enforcement marriages. In this episode, discover how couples can rebuild connection, break shame cycles, and keep intimacy alive.
In this episode, Cyndi sits down with Dr. Heather England, a certified sex therapist and West Point graduate, to talk openly about intimacy, erectile dysfunction, and the impact of trauma on first responder relationships. They explore how PTSD, stress, and hypervigilance contribute to intimacy challenges and what couples can do to reconnect. You'll hear strategies for breaking shame cycles, redefining sexual success, and keeping intimacy alive in law enforcement marriages.
Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, LPC-S, NCC, founder of Code4Couples®, retired police spouse, and author of Hold the Line.
📖 Grab Cyndi's book Hold the Line → https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook/dp/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews
🎤 Book Cyndi for training & speaking → https://code4couples.com/training/
🌐 Connect with Dr. Heather England → https://lovefilledlife.com
💻 Explore her Erectile Dysfunction Course → via her site
00:00 – Welcome & introduction
02:00 – Dr. Heather England's journey to sex therapy
07:00 – Trauma, PTSD, and erectile dysfunction connection
15:00 – Performance anxiety & first responder hypervigilance
22:00 – Traps couples fall into with intimacy struggles
30:00 – Navigating time, shift work, and intimacy in law enforcement
44:00 – Redefining sexual success and playful connection
50:00 – Where to find Dr. Heather's course & resources
54:00 – Final takeaways
