This is the conversation I’ve been CRAVING. And maybe you have too.

In this episode, I sat down with Jill Barrile, intimacy and relationship coach and boudoir photographer, to have the raw, honest talk about intimacy I’ve been wanting to have for a while. 

Once kids enter the picture, everything changes, including the way we connect with our partners. Between parenting, managing a household, and working full time, intimacy often falls to the bottom of the list. But what if it doesn’t have to? How can we fuel our relationship and connection, even in this chaotic, beautiful, overstimulating season?

Jill brings such a warm, judgment-free energy to this episode, and offers both practical tools and deep, soul-level insight into what real intimacy can look like after kids. We talked about mental load, the feeling of being touched out, the guilt that creeps in when your needs shift, and how to move through it all with compassion.

We also dive into Jill’s stunning boudoir work and how she helps women connect with their bodies, confidence, and sensuality. Her photography is pure art. You can literally feel the confidence radiating from her clients. (Seriously, go check out her Instagram.)

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your partner — or from yourself — this episode is for you.

Jill Barrile is the founder of Bare by Barrile, a groundbreaking studio blending the art of boudoir photography with intimacy coaching to help clients uncover their boldest, most liberated selves. With a background in Art Therapy, and certifications in Reiki and the Somatica Method, Jill brings a trauma-informed, deeply creative approach to personal transformation.

When she’s not behind the camera or coaching, you can find Jill often barefoot, hanging with her son and growing family. She loves a good adventure in the woods, spending time at the water, and reading on her front porch.

In this episode, we cover:

• The very real challenges of maintaining intimacy after becoming parents.

• Why connection often feels like an afterthought when you’re just trying to survive the day.

• The simple shift I needed permission to make in my relationship.

• Why scheduling date nights feels transactional,  and how to reframe it.

• How to clear mental clutter and create space for intimacy and connection.

• The one question Jill asks herself daily to stay anchored in joy.

Resources & Links:

• I came across this article about being touched out last year and it really hit. 

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More about Momming as a Millennial podcast: 

Welcome to Momming as a Millennial, the podcast where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of being a millennial mom in today’s dynamic world. Join your host, Christine Giarrizzo, on this candid journey as we navigate the complexities of motherhood, from tackling outdated stereotypes, to embracing our individual parenting styles.

In each episode, we explore the intersection of tradition and modern parenting. We’ll look at unsolicited advice and internet noise, as well as gender roles and expectations handed down by our parents and grandparents, in order to find what resonates with our true, authentic selves.

Tune in for honest conversations, genuine stories, expert insights, and a supportive community that understands the unique circumstance of navigating parenthood as a millennial. Together we’ll rewrite the narrative, challenge societal norms, and celebrate the diverse voices that make up our generation.

Let’s redefine what it means to be a mama in the millennial era.

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