The Joy of Connection: How Sleep, Food, and Intimacy Bring Us Closer

This is Episode #64 of Rancho la Puerta’s Podcast, called Resonate: Conversations and Life Lessons from Rancho La Puerta, hosted by Barry Shingle.

Barry interviewed three of us who will be presenters for the Ranch’s Joy of Connection week, scheduled for November 14 to 21, 2026:

  • Dr. Sabrina Falquier (culinary medicine physician)

  • Dr. Philippe Montgrain (sleep medicine physician)

  • Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus (sociologist specializing in intimacy, vulnerability, & communication)

Our conversation addressed habits and well-being, as related to nutrition, sleep, intimacy, and connection. We explored how daily routines—specifically how we sleep, eat, and communicate—intertwine to affect our personal well-being and relationships.

And I talked about how vulnerability, mindfulness, and emotional resilience can help us remove our defenses and build deeper intimacy at any stage of life.

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