The Journey to Self-Intimacy: Reclaiming Connection with Yourself

Self-intimacy is the foundation of healing—learning to deeply know, trust, and care for yourself.

In this episode, I share how I reclaimed my sense of self after years of self-abandonment and explore four key components of self-intimacy:

• Practicing self-forgiveness and self-compassion
• Setting boundaries to protect your well-being
• Tuning into body signals and incorporating somatic practices
• Rebuilding self-trust by showing up for yourself

Healing isn’t just about moving forward—it’s about reconnecting with who you truly are.

Recommended Reading

1. Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab 
2. All About Love by Bell Hooks 
3. Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love by Thema Bryant Ph.D.
4. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
5. Homecoming: Healing Trauma to Reclaim Your Authentic Self by Thema Bryant Ph.D.
6. The Soul of Shame Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves Curt Thompson
7. You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience (Anthology) Tarana Burke  (Editor) Brené Brown (Editor)
8. The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook Christopher Germer & Kristin Neff 

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