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





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