80: Fear of Intimacy and Our Defense Mechanisms to Love

Starting a new love? Or maybe you’re just running into the same barriers to intimacy? This episode I share with you some of the common patterns of relating that may have helped you survive your young years, but doesn’t help when it comes to finding + keeping love now. In this episode you’ll hear: What are the concepts of authenticity + self love + why can they be a challenge to practice? Defense mechanisms + a reframe to intimacy Becoming an expert of your own + your partner’s vulnerabilities around self + love How to identify the old narratives from past wounds + traumas that may be playing a major role in your love life today Common characteristics of our protection for + against love + how to bring more balance into underdeveloped love skills What to say to your partner to help them heal past wounds around love Dr Cat’s own personal journey through discovering lessons in love For an outline of each of the characters in this episode, check out the blog article on the topic:  https://www.sexloveyoga.com/post/fear-of-intimacy-our-defense-mechanisms-to-love WANT MORE? Come discover your inner sex kitten! Download my FREE audio guide here: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/skf Check out SexLoveYoga.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Want to work with me through group coaching? Sign up to be a part of CREATE with world class facilitators including Dr Cat teaching In.body Sexploration. Use discount code: DRCAT https://thecreatecommunity.com/pages/premium-classes Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE SHOW Real life stories and expert interviews to help you improve your sex life, by addressing mental blocks, nourishing your body, and balancing your hormones. This podcast will feel like you’re sitting down for coffee with your best girlfriend to chat about the most erotic and embarrassing things you’re dying to share and get advice about. The best part? I’m an expert. I reveal to you what works (and what doesn’t) in the most entertaining way, encompassing all things sex and sex hormones such as self-love, sex toys, bedroom play, body shame, libido, frisky food, PMS, hormone balance and anything else sex-blocking you from the sex, life and body you deserve and desire. Each episode will give you simple steps and sexy strategies you can implement NOW to leave you feeling empowered, courageous, playful and motivated. Eat Play Sex is YOUR guide to all things sexy, healthy, and fun to rock the body of your dreams and help you get back in the playground with those you love. Because…#sexmatters --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message