Intimacy Anorexia: Ray and Linda's Journey from Isolation to Deep Connection

Art of Spousing

In today’s powerful episode, James and Lisa welcome Ray and Linda, a couple who overcame deep challenges in their marriage, including a rare and often misunderstood condition called Intimacy Anorexia (IA). Ray and Linda share how this condition impacted their marriage for decades, creating emotional distance and loneliness, even while they appeared outwardly successful. Through honest storytelling, they reveal how discovering IA transformed their relationship and brought lasting healing. Ray and Linda also provide insights for couples who may feel isolated, misunderstood, or stuck, and they offer hope that healing is possible.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Marriage Reboot Discovery Call
- The Collective
- The Weekly Practise Newsletter
- Dr. Doug Weiss Resources

• Intimacy Anorexia
• Sin of Withholding
• Married and Alone

Related Episodes:

• From Infidelity to Intimacy: A Journey of Healing and Restoration with Travis & Adelle Graham
• Intentional Intimacy

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