Welcome to Episode #40 of Up the Rabbit Hole!
In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Cory Hrushka and Brandi Enns are joined by special guest Joan Price—award-winning author, senior sex educator, and trailblazer in the field of ageless sexuality—to explore one of the most tender and rarely discussed topics: sex and intimacy after grief.
Drawing from her own journey and her book Sex After Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved, Joan shares compassionate, practical insights on how to reconnect with your body, pleasure, and desire while honoring the pain of loss. Together, we discuss:
💔 The emotional complexities of intimacy after losing a partner🌱 How healing and sexuality can coexist🛑 Breaking through guilt, shame, and societal stigma💡 Practical steps to rediscover pleasure, confidence, and connection
Joan’s candid and compassionate approach reminds us that sexuality is a vital part of being human. One that can still bring comfort, joy, and even healing after loss.