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Healing Together: How Overcoming Vaginismus Strengthened Love and Connection

Author
Dr. Rachel Orleck
Published
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://coupled-with.captivate.fm/episode/healing-together-how-overcoming-vaginismus-strengthened-love-and-connection

In this powerful and intimate episode, Dr. Rachel Orleck sits down with coach and infertility warrior Urvi Shah to explore how healing from vaginismus not only changed her body, but deepened her relationship. Together, they explore the emotional toll of vaginismus, the mind-body connection, the power of pelvic floor therapy, and how opening up to her partner helped Urvi reclaim intimacy, trust, and love.

Urvi’s story is one of courage, vulnerability, and transformation—and it’s also a reminder that healing doesn't just happen within us, but between us.

You’ll hear about:

  • Urvi’s 9-year fertility journey and discovery of vaginismus
  • How shame and silence created distance in her relationship
  • The healing power of pelvic floor therapy and mindfulness
  • How reconnecting emotionally rebuilt intimacy
  • The impact of spirituality and energy awareness in healing
  • Tools she and her husband use now to stay connected through parenthood

This episode is for you if:

  • You've struggled with intimacy or pain during sex
  • You or your partner have felt isolated during fertility challenges
  • You want to understand how emotional and physical healing go hand in hand
  • You're curious how couples can come back stronger after crisis

Connect with Urvi Shah:

🔗 Website: innersurroundinglifecoaching.com

📸 Instagram: @innersurroundinglc

📺 Youtube: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Ux0z8aOjfCA⁠⁠

Dr. Rachel's Free Resource:

Grab Dr. Rachel’s Free 7 Day Course to Breaking the Conflict Cycle: www.drrachelorleck.com

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