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The 4 Intimacies

by Zoë Malcolm

What if intimacy is not about sex? What if intimacy is about building trust? In this podcast, we explore the concepts of intimacy and attraction, emphasizing the importance of building trust, cultivating acceptance and listening to your body. Reframing the quality of intimacy as a reflection of the questions we ask, I introduce a framework that encourages listeners to focus on: "How do I need to be loved?" Started as a an idea to talk with my teenage god-daughter. Now I am inviting you to dive into the 4 attractions and the 4 intimacies with me: Intellectual, Emotional, Physical, and S*xual Let's be curious, honest & playful - together!

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Episodes

  1. Self-Discovery: Sexual Attraction & Intimacy

    In this episode of the Four Intimacies podcast, Zoë Malcolm delves into the concept of sexual attraction and intimacy, including how it differs from intellectual, emotional and physical intimacies, even though all require curiosity, honesty and playfulness. She explores sexual attraction and...

  2. Being Playful with Physical Attraction & Intimacy

    In this episode of The Four Intimacies podcast, Zoë Malcolm delves into the themes of trust, connection, and intimacy, emphasizing the importance of conflict and vulnerability in healthy relationships. She explores the nuances of physical attraction versus sexual attraction, the essence of…

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  3. Bonus: Heated Rivalry + Emotional Intimacy

    A quick bonus episode/reel on Emotional Attraction and Emotional Intimacy in Heated Rivalry focusing on Scott, Kip and Elena, the emotional intimacy Kings and Queen. There is a reason we all LOVED episode 3. Emotional intimacy was the star. Hope you enjoy, and find all the emotional connection,...

  4. The Healing Power of Emotional Intimacy

    "When we are hurt, can we be honest?" ...I wasn't sure if I would publish this episode, because of a devastating week. But in this day, where so much of the news seems to say cruelty is the point - where the answer to that question is no - maybe this episode can add something to the conversation...

  5. Bonus: Heated Rivalry + Intellectual Attraction & Intimacy!

    Hi guys! I did this reel on Heated Rivalry & intellectual Attraction/Intimacy to be posted on social media, but thought it would be a great bonus episode. The audio quality is a meh! But I will do more... for each pair: emotional, physical and s*xual. So... How do Iliya and Shane show up with...

  6. Intellectual Attraction & Intimacy

    We get curious about Intellectual Attraction and Intimacy in Episode One of the Four Intimacies podcast! For more... Follow on Instagram: @the4intimacies Or on YouTube - LIKE and SUBSCRIBE: @the4intimacies Or FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts: The 4 Intimacies or FOLLOW on Spotify Podcasts: The 4…

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  7. Introducing The 4 Intimacies

    What if intimacy is not about sex? What if intimacy is about building trust - in your relationships, in your partner, in yourself? In this short trailer, or mini-episode, I explore developing trust and cultivating acceptance as keystones to approaching intimacy and attraction. By redefining the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What if intimacy is not about sex? What if intimacy is about building trust?

In this podcast, we explore the concepts of intimacy and attraction, emphasizing the importance of building trust, cultivating acceptance and listening to your body. Reframing the quality of intimacy as a reflection of the questions we ask, I introduce a framework that encourages listeners to focus on:

"How do I need to be loved?"

Started as a an idea to talk with my teenage god-daughter. Now I am inviting you to dive into the 4 attractions and the 4 intimacies with me: Intellectual, Emotional, Physical, and S*xual

Let's be curious, honest & playful - together!

HOSTED BY

Zoë Malcolm

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The 4 Intimacies have?

The 4 Intimacies currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The 4 Intimacies about?

What if intimacy is not about sex? What if intimacy is about building trust? In this podcast, we explore the concepts of intimacy and attraction, emphasizing the importance of building trust, cultivating acceptance and listening to your body. Reframing the quality of intimacy as a reflection of the...

How often does The 4 Intimacies release new episodes?

The 4 Intimacies has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The 4 Intimacies is created and hosted by Zoë Malcolm.
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