What if your relationship with the Divine could feel more real and fulfilling than any human connection youβve ever known?
In this episode, Tamara Ridge explores spiritual intimacyβa lived relationship with the Divine that grows stronger through simple, embodied practices. She shares the single insight that changed everything for her: learning to notice and follow the small sparks of divine connection that appear in everyday life.
Through storytelling, gentle self-reflection, and a calming guided meditation, Tamara invites you to put down distractions, open your heart, and rediscover the Divine presence thatβs been beside you all along.
Whether youβre healing from religious trauma or simply longing for a deeper spiritual bond, this episode will remind you: the Divine is ready to connect with you right now.
π°οΈ Episode Guide & Timestamps
00:00 β Opening Reflection β The idea that your relationship with the Divine can be more satisfying and real than any human one.
00:56 β What Is Spiritual Intimacy? β Defining sacred intimacy and why itβs foundational to all other connections.
01:45 β Remembering Childhood Connection β Tamaraβs early experiences of divine presence.
02:33 β Following the Spark β How subtle signs invite you into deeper relationship.
04:00 β Feeling Supported β Realizing you are never truly alone.
05:41 β Building Intuition β Everyone can strengthen their inner knowing.
06:15 β Put Down Your Phone β Replacing numbing habits with authentic presence.
07:34 β The Practice of Offering β Journaling or praying to open space for the Divine.
08:24 β Emotional Honesty & Consistency β How spiritual intimacy grows through repetition.
09:45 β Trusting Your Experiences β Learning to rely on your own spiritual connection.
10:57 β Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs β Releasing unworthiness and accepting divine love.
12:15 β Guided Meditation: Connecting with the Divine
β’ 12:15β14:20 β Breathwork for centering
β’ 15:26β16:49 β Visualizing your sacred space
β’ 17:02β18:44 β Inviting the Divine
β’ 19:11β20:31 β Sealing the experience
β’ 20:53β21:29 β Returning to the present moment
21:29 β Integrating the Experience β Journaling your insights and staying connected.
22:01 β Closing Message β Invitation to explore the 12 Sacred Intimacies and take the free Sacred Intimacies Snapshot.
π Resources Mentioned
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πΏ The Inner Light Companion is hosted by Tamara Ridge, LMFT β guiding spiritually curious souls into deeper connection, intuitive healing, and divine remembrance.
π Connect with me:
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However you show up on this path, your story is sacred.
Letβs walk it together. π«
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