In this episode of the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast, host Erin Gerner interviews Amy Terwilleger, a certified sex and relationship coach. They discuss Amy's unique journey from law to coaching, the common struggles faced by high achievers regarding intimacy, and the importance of pleasure in both personal and professional life. Amy shares insights on how to enhance intimacy, the coaching process, and the significance of addressing grief and loss during transitions. The conversation emphasizes the need for open discussions about sexuality and the link between pleasure and success.

Key Topics Covered

• Amy's journey from engineer to Women's Studies to BigLaw partner to sex coach
• Living the "perfect life on paper" but feeling empty inside
• The midlife reawakening (not crisis) that so many women experience
• What high-achieving women aren't talking about: libido decline and intimacy struggles
• Why 80% of women don't orgasm from penetration alone (and why that's NORMAL)
• The difference between sex coaching and therapy
• How sex education failed us (all negative, zero pleasure)
• Why we're taught to be prim and proper but expected to be sex goddesses
• The science behind pleasure: oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, endorphins
• How pleasure literally heals your body (backed by science)
• Why you should schedule sex (and why spontaneity is overrated)
• Responsive desire vs. spontaneous desire
• The 20-second hug that releases oxytocin
• Solo play as self-discovery (yes, we're talking about masturbation)
• Holding space for grief even when you're moving forward
• The loss of identity when you leave the law
• Permission slips for pleasure, joy, and prioritizing yourself

Work with Amy Terwilleger:

Amy provides sex and relationship coaching for driven professionals, power couples, and individuals. Amy offers a judgment-free space where you can talk openly about sex, intimacy, and pleasure without shame. Her sessions are goal-oriented, forward-looking, and results-driven—with homework assignments to help you take action (because you have to take action to get action).

Ready to prioritize pleasure and reclaim intimacy?

• Website: ConfidentConnections.net
• Instagram: @MillennialDrRuth

Amy reads all her DMs and is available for discovery calls. If you're a high-achieving professional who's been putting everyone else first and is ready to prioritize yourself—Amy gets it. She's been there. Reach out.

Work with Erin Gerner:

Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, overwhelm, and identity crisis. If you're questioning whether this is "all there is," feeling stuck in your career, or ready to reclaim your time and set boundaries without sacrificing your family or wellbeing—Erin can help.

Erin's approach is direct, no-nonsense, and challenges traditional legal culture norms. She focuses on calling out broken systems rather than helping you optimize within them. If you're ready to stop "shoulding" all over yourself and start building on YOUR terms—let's talk.

Ready to stop apologizing and start building the life you actually want?

• Instagram: @eringerner
• LinkedIn: Erin Gerner
• Website: www.eringerner.com
• Book a Free Powerhouse Connection Call

Erin reads every DM and email. If you're feeling stuck, burned out, or ready for something different—reach out. You're not alone. And you don't owe anyone an explanation for how you build your life.

In this engaging conversation, Erin Gerner interviews Heather Reese, a Philadelphia-based attorney, speaker, content creator, and plus-size model. Heather shares her journey from disliking school to becoming a lawyer, emphasizing the importance of multi-dimensionality in professional careers. She discusses her cultural identity as a Latina and her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in the legal field. The conversation highlights the significance of community support, mentorship, and the power of women supporting women in overcoming challenges. Heather also shares her modeling journey and the lessons learned about self-confidence and breaking self-imposed limits, looking forward to a bright future in 2026.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Heather's journey to law school was inspired by a family friend who was a lawyer.
• The importance of being a multi-dimensional professional in today's world.
• Cultural identity plays a significant role in shaping one's career and advocacy.
• Advocating for BIPOC communities is essential in the legal field.
• Mentorship and community support are crucial for young professionals.
• Women supporting women can lead to incredible outcomes in the workplace.
• Navigating challenges as a female lawyer requires resilience and support.
• Modeling has opened new opportunities and connections for Heather.
• Self-imposed limits can hinder personal growth and success.
• The future is bright, and opportunities are meant to be seized.

Want to connect with Heather about BIPOC-owned brands, modeling, being a multi-dimensional professional, or just need another female attorney who gets it? She's your person. DM her on Instagram.

• Instagram: @heather_r_xoxo
• DMs are OPEN - Heather reads all her messages and is available to mentor young attorneys and models
• Looking to volunteer and help aspiring attorneys or models—reach out!

Connect with Erin

• Instagram: @eringerner
• LinkedIn: Erin Gerner
• Website: www.eringerner.com
• Book a Call: Powerhouse Connection Cal

Welcome to 2026! In this first episode of the new year, Erin gets real about what she's NO LONGER apologizing for—and why you shouldn't either. After sitting down to plan 2026, she realized something: she'd been running her business based on what things "should" look like instead of what she actually wanted. No more. In this powerful solo episode, Erin shares the 5 things she's done apologizing for in 2026—from not 10x-ing her business to building something that doesn't look like anyone else's. If you've ever felt guilty for not wanting MORE, for being multi-passionate, or for not having it all figured out—this is your permission slip to stop apologizing and start building on YOUR terms.

Key Topics Covered

• Why "maintenance is a strategy" and you don't have to 10x everything
• Being a multi-passionate entrepreneur without apologizing for it
• Charging what you're worth (and why the right clients never complain about price)
• Not having it all figured out at 45 (and why that's actually a good thing)
• Building a business that looks different than everyone else's
• How to stop "shoulding" all over yourself
• The moment Erin realized she was apologizing to no one
• Why the Like-Know-Trust factor matters more than "staying in your lane"
• The 45th birthday funk and the sermon that changed everything
• LFG: The theme for 2026

Connect with Erin

• Instagram: @eringerner
• LinkedIn: Erin Gerner
• Website: www.eringerner.com
• Book a Call: Powerhouse Connection Call

What are YOU no longer apologizing for in 2026?

Tag Erin on Instagram or LinkedIn and let her know. She reads every single message and wants to hear your story.

Want to come on the show or know someone who should? DM Erin—let's set up a coffee chat and make it happen.

Ready to stop apologizing and start building on your terms? Book a free Powerhouse Connection Call with Erin.

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