Show notes
Do you feel like you are missing out on intimacy that you would normally receive in a romantic relationship? Have you been single for so long you feel it may be difficult or scary to practice vulnerability with a partner? In this episode, I am joined by a therapist and life coach to explore how you can strengthen your intimacy muscles - whether you are married or not.Abdi Zelaya starts us off by sharing the simple definition of "intimacy" and the many ways it can be explored (5:35). I ask if the length of a person's singleness affects their ability to be vulnerable (12:00).Ladies and gentlemen, Ashley Blanco (17:16). Ashley shares what she learned from Sobonfu Somé's, The Spirit of Intimacy (18:40) and how we block our experience of intimacy. I share a personal story of experiencing true intimacy with a friend (21:20) and then explore the concept of self-intimacy with Ashley (32:00).Join The Maiden Myth community!Watch us on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookDonate here!Creator, Writer, and Host: Sophia StephensGuests: Abdi Zelaya, MA, LPC and Ashley Blanco, Kid's Life Coach and Family PartnerProducer: Philosophia ProductionsManaging Producer: Life Creative GroupSound Engineer: Sonca NguyenSound Design: Johnie SteeleSpecial Thanks to Sarah Benibo, Ronald and Dorretta Stephens, Jenna Mountain, PhD (ABD), LPC, CST and Aspen Haus Associates--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themaidenmythpodcast/support
