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Feb 2022
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Episode 25: Intimacy Is More Than Sex

The Holistic Psychologist
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When you think of intimacy, do you think of sex? Most people do. Here’s the thing, intimacy is actually about emotional connection. And that emotional connection takes safety, trust, and communication. In this episode, we have a vulnerable conversation about what intimacy actually looks like and how it creates relationships that are meaningful, healthy, + allow for mutual evolution.

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