Love, Boundaries, and Sleep: Let’s Talk Sleep Divorce
In this episode of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we explore the growing trend of sleep divorce—when couples choose sleeping separately in marriage to prioritize rest and mental well-being. Join Randi Owsley, LMSW, and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT—two seasoned psychotherapists with over 22 years in the women’s mental health field—as they unpack how relationship and sleep are deeply connected, why separate beds might actually strengthen intimacy, and how to navigate couples sleep issues without shame. If you're tired (literally) of sacrificing your sleep for your relationship, this one’s for you.
Get information on Love, Boundaries, and Sleep: Let’s Talk Sleep Divorce and learn practical coping skills and tools to help navigate sleep divorce for married couples. Discover how to talk to your partner about sleeping separately without damaging intimacy, and explore the surprising benefits of separate bedrooms in relationships. This episode offers valuable insights into sleep and emotional wellness for women, while also addressing the real impact of sleep struggles and marriage stress. Whether you're curious, conflicted, or just exhausted, you'll find supportive resources to help manage the mental health impact of poor sleep in couples—all with compassion and a bit of humor.
In upcoming episodes, we’ll dive deeper into the emotional and relational layers of sleep and wellness, covering essential topics like the benefits of separate bedrooms in relationships, how sleep and emotional wellness intersect for women, and the growing challenges of sleep struggles and marriage stress. We’ll also explore the mental health impact of poor sleep in couples, the role of boundaries in sleep and relationships, and practical sleep hygiene tips for moms and partners. Expect honest conversations about managing resentment over different sleep habits and the unique lens of sleep divorce and postpartum mental health. If you're craving rest and connection, these episodes are for you.
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