Ep. 50 Building Relationships That Honour Who You Are - Mini Solo Episode

Send us Fan MailRadical Authenticity and True Intimacy: Embracing Honesty in Self and RelationshipsIn this insightful episode of the Heal Now What podcast, host Lisa Dawn explores the profound concept of radical authenticity and its critical role in self-discovery and building genuine relationships. She draws inspiration from somatic therapist Lexi Florentina on valuing our bodies and their histories. Lisa highlights how making authentic choices shapes our lives, the difficulty of prioritizing self-care, and the challenges of fostering true intimacy through inner work and facing painful truths. The episode emphasizes the importance of practicing rupture and repair, creating safety through honesty, and the interplay of neuroception and trust. Practical steps for self-awareness, like mindfulness and acknowledging emotions, are discussed, presenting a path to deeper, liberated connections founded on genuine love rather than fear or performance.Follow lisa Here 00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome01:00 Reflecting on Our Bodies and Experiences02:43 The Importance of Choices in Healing04:08 Challenges in Prioritizing Ourselves04:49 Relationships and Inner Work05:54 Owning Our Self-Betrayals06:56 Practicing Radical Authenticity08:23 Addressing Issues in Real-Time08:59 Personal Example: Stockpiling Emotions09:25 Addressing Hurt in the Moment10:05 The Gift of Rupture and Repair11:55 Choosing Truth Over Comfort15:04 Rediscovering Ourselves17:28 Self-Observation and Authenticity19:09 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts20:03 Subscribe and Stay Tuned