EPISODE · May 29, 2024 · 24 MIN
Vulnerability | Szn. 2 Ep. 10
from Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships · host Dr. Jenn Kennedy, PhD, LMFT
In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks about vulnerability. This is something that shows up both in your platonic and romantic relationships. Most of us, in theory, really want vulnerability. But dismantling our own obstacles and showing up wholeheartedly in relationship is challenging.Often times, in couples counseling, both parties in the relationship want vulnerability but have a hard time achieving it. There are numerous verbal and nonverbal exchanges that signal safety and risk interpersonally. We start to initiate and then we retract or we perceive a rejection or hesitation, and we shut down. Vulnerability IS inherently a risk. And it also come with tremendous reward.Are you curious about how vulnerability actually works in relationship? Tune in to hear more. If you have a topic you want to hear covered by a sex therapist, let us know at [email protected]… #couplestherapy #sexpositivefeminism #sextherapy #relationships #therapy #growth #confidence couplescounseling #partnership #drjennkennedy #thepleasureproject #shame #sexualshame #culture #religion #empowerment #thepleasureprojectpodcast #sexuality #love #partnership #grouptherapy #vulnerability
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In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks about vulnerability. This is something that shows up both in your platonic and romantic relationships. Most of us, in theory, really want vulnerability. But dismantling our own obstacles and showing up wholeheartedly in relationship is challenging.Often times, in couples counseling, both parties in the relationship want vulnerability but have a hard time achieving it. There are numerous verbal and nonverbal exchanges that signal safety and risk interpersonally. We start to initiate and then we retract or we perceive a rejection or hesitation, and we shut down. Vulnerability IS inherently a risk. And it also come with tremendous reward.Are you curious about how vulnerability actually works in relationship? Tune in to hear more. If you have a topic you want to hear covered by a sex therapist, let us know at [email protected]… #couplestherapy #sexpositivefeminism #sextherapy #relationships #therapy #growth #confidence couplescounseling #partnership #drjennkennedy #thepleasureproject #shame #sexualshame #culture #religion #empowerment #thepleasureprojectpodcast #sexuality #love #partnership #grouptherapy #vulnerability
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