Why "Skin Hunger" is Ruining Your Health | EPIPHANY JORDAN | #TGV282

In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we explore the vital yet often misunderstood world of platonic touch with author and social artist Epiphany Jordan. We dive into the "skin hunger" crisis, why we’ve mistakenly equated touch exclusively with sex, and how nurturing human connection can lower cortisol, boost the immune system, and heal stress. Whether you are single or in a relationship, learn the four guidelines for practicing safe, structured touch to improve your well-being.Key Takeaways:Understanding "Platonic Touch" and its role in human health.Why the modern paradigm of "Sex = Touch" is failing us.The 4 Guidelines: Safe, Specific, Slow, and Structured.How touch impacts your biology (Oxytocin vs. Cortisol).Epiphany's mantra: Evolution, not Revolution.Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to Epiphany Jordan 02:08 - Top 3 Success Secrets: Listening, Communication, & Introspection 04:00 - Why Epiphany Jordan focused on Platonic Touch 05:10 - The Shift: How the last 100 years changed how we touch 06:40 - The "Touch = Sex" Trap in Relationships 07:15 - How to practice the 4 Guidelines of Touch 10:00 - Why we need connection now more than ever 11:20 - Evolution vs. Revolution: Designing the future 13:00 - "Somebody Hold Me": A DIY guide to nurturing touch 15:30 - The biological health benefits of human touch 17:05 - Rapid Fire Round: Life-changing moments and Billion-dollar dreams 19:15 - Meaning of "Karuna": Compassion in action 22:00 - Advice for aspiring careers: Success takes time 23:30 - Closing thoughts and Podcast subscription 24:10 - Trivia: Understanding "Touch Blindness"Connect with Epiphany Jordan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/epiphany-jordan-ba1565/http://karunasessions.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/somebody_hold_me/FB: https://www.facebook.com/somebodyholdmeWebsite: https://www.nurturinghumantouch.com/email: [email protected] Hold Me on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Somebody-Hold-Me-Persons-Nurturing/dp/1732879206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=26G9F5JK4PU0Q&keywords=somebody+hold+me&qid=1659463575&sprefix=somebody+hold+me%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-2CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamalahttp://www.naveensamala.comFOLLOW ON TWITTER:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.