Summary: <br> Podcast #452<br> Confidence For Physical Intimacy<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> You're not alone in feeling insecure about how you engage and interact with others physically. But there's no reason to stay stuck in this avoidance of or minimization of physical intimacy. No matter your background with others or with yourself, you can learn how to safely and comfortably connect with yourself and others with confidence in a physical way. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/452<br> <br> <br> In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about:<br> <br> <br> · Physical intimacy blocks and how your lack of confidence might be hindering your overall confidence and connection with others<br> <br> <br> <br> · How to have more body confidence and self-intimacy so that your physical intimacy with others - both platonically and romantically improves<br> <br> <br> <br> · 5 techniques to proactively improve your confidence in physical intimacy in your romantic relationship<br> <br> <br> <br> REVIEW OF THE WEEK<br> <br> <br> <br> Holly Sexton 5-Stars, Not only and…<br> <br> <br> <br> This is the podcast for you if you need help in ANYTHING!<br> <br> <br> <br> Not only is it faith-based, and for entrepreneurs, and for moms, and for anyone dealing with diet issues, Trish hits all topics! When I don't even think I need to listen to that episode, I still get something from it! <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> WHAT'S BLOCKING YOUR INTIMACY?.<br> <br> <br> <br> Past sexual trauma or abuse<br> <br> <br> <br> Distrust of others<br> <br> <br> <br> Body dysmorphia <br> <br> <br> <br> Identity misalignment <br> <br> <br> <br> Preferences (lots of physical touch or not) <br> <br> <br> <br> Blocked intimacy means that you might…<br> <br> <br> <br> Avoid dating because you don't want to have to be physical<br> <br> <br> <br> Sabotage relationships to hide yourself<br> <br> <br> <br> Body shame yourself and heighten your self-critical voice to create physical change<br> <br> <br> <br> Overdrink or use substances to help you not overthink<br> <br> <br> <br> Minimize social situations where hugs or interaction make you uncomfortable<br> <br> <br> <br> Stand with guarded and closed off body language <br> <br> <br> <br> Hinder the openness and deep intimacy of allowing yourself to be known by your spouse<br> <br> <br> <br> Undereating or protocol to allow yourself to be worthy of receiving touch<br> <br> <br> <br> Never get self-care like massages or pedicures<br> <br> <br> <br> PHYSICAL INTIMACY WITH YOURSELF<br> <br> <br> <br> Stretching<br> <br> <br> <br> Hugging<br> <br> <br> <br> Touching<br> <br> <br> <br> Massaging<br> <br> <br> <br> Allowing yourself to have self-care<br> <br> <br> <br> Lotion<br> <br> <br> <br> Skin care routine<br> <br> <br> <br> Intimate understanding of food that feels good on the inside<br> <br> <br> <br> Intimate conversations with yourself<br> <br> <br> <br> Challenge: <br> <br> <br> <br> Write your future self a love note at night for the next day. <br> <br> <br> <br> Learn to be friends with yourself means learning to come from a place of love. <br> <br> <br> <br> Love is the most powerful emotion we can be in; it opens up our creativity, our confidence and our connection.<br> <br> <br> <br> What you feel yourself with you have to continue using - fuel with love not self-criticism. Criticism and pressure is heavy and forced, love is light, airy, easy and exciting<br> <br> <br> <br> PLATONIC AND FAMILIAL INTIMACY<br> <br> <br> <br> Hugs, touch.<br> <br> <br> <br>
