S4 - #1 Codependency and Relationships: Intimacy

In this season, we investigate core concepts about relationships and the ways in which codependent behaviors can make it difficult to form and sustain loving, intimate relationships. Our newest book, Me, You & Us: Moving Beyond Relational Trauma and Disorder to Build a Stable, Lasting Relationship draws from this Season and from Season 7.  It is available now on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6KCKNT   In this episode, we start with a discussion of intimacy itself - what are the different forms of intimacy? what are some ways intimacy is challenging, especially with people struggling with codependency? what kinds of intimacy difficulties have we dealt with as a couple and how are we addressing them?  In this episode: 00:02:57 Definition of intimacy 00:04:50 Emotional intimacy 00:06:01 Intimacy and codependency 00:09:49 Brian and Stephanie meet 00:11:07 Loneliness 00:13:32 Building emotional intimacy 00:16:17 Trust 00:23:30 Vulnerability 00:24:27 Curiosity The paperback, eBook and audiobook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V Thank you for following or reviewing this podcast. It helps other people find the podcast.  Find us on Instagram @codependentmind  Email: [email protected]