In this episode of the Untamed Ember podcast, Dr. Misty Gibson explores the concept of the 'pleasure ceiling'—a subconscious limit that prevents individuals from fully experiencing pleasure and intimacy. She discusses the reasons behind this disconnection, shares personal experiences, and offers practical strategies to help listeners stretch their capacity for pleasure. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns of disconnection and encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and self-acceptance in their journey towards enjoying life more fully.

00:00 Understanding the Pleasure Ceiling
04:18 Identifying Signs of the Pleasure Ceiling
06:20 Personal Reflections on Pleasure
08:52 Strategies for Stretching Your Pleasure Ceiling
11:00 Building a Community of Support

Learning to stay with pleasure is powerful.
The pleasure ceiling is a subconscious threshold.
Your nervous system protects you from unfamiliar pleasure.
Functional discomfort keeps you in a familiar zone.
Recognizing your pleasure ceiling is the first step to change.
You are not alone in feeling disconnected from pleasure.
Stretching your pleasure ceiling takes time and patience.
Simple practices can help you stay present in pleasure.
Building capacity for joy is a gradual process.
Community support can enhance your journey towards pleasure.