In this episode, I attempt to normalize why asking for what you need whether big or small can feel scary when you think it might rock the boat of your intimate relationship.
1:30 Dr. Brene Brown’s definition of vulnerability
1:50 In order for love to get in, we have to get uncomfortable
2:54 The high stakes of intimate partnership
3:43 You have let them believe something is true when it’s not
3:50 Examples of untold truths
4:35 Why the trap of withholding truths is so easy to fall into
5:15 The reasons people avoid truth telling
6:25 The same reason you avoid telling truths is the reason to tell them
7:35 We are in relationship to come more alive.
8:37 This week’s homework
8:58 Next week’s episode
Resources: Dive into the abundance of wisdom on vulnerability, shame and authenticity with Dr. Brene Brown’s work here: https://brenebrown.com/.
Podcast produced by Sal DeRosalia
Music composed and performed by Aimee Mia Kelley
Photo by Sarah Cervantes on Unsplash
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Dr. Jessica Tartaro Intimacy Coach & Connection Facilitator Pronouns "She" + "Her"
Telephone: 1 (480) 993-5562 Email: DrTartaro@gmail.com Website: https://www.drjessicatartaro.com/
“Contact me to schedule an initial, complimentary consultation – called an Exploratory – to explore the fit for coaching together.”
Looking for tools you can immediately apply to improve your relationships? Tune into weekly installments of "Under 10: A Mini Intimacy Podcast with Dr. Jessica Tartaro".
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