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

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Radical Authenticity and True Intimacy: Embracing Honesty in Self and Relationships

In 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.
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00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome

01:00 Reflecting on Our Bodies and Experiences

02:43 The Importance of Choices in Healing

04:08 Challenges in Prioritizing Ourselves

04:49 Relationships and Inner Work

05:54 Owning Our Self-Betrayals

06:56 Practicing Radical Authenticity

08:23 Addressing Issues in Real-Time

08:59 Personal Example: Stockpiling Emotions

09:25 Addressing Hurt in the Moment

10:05 The Gift of Rupture and Repair

11:55 Choosing Truth Over Comfort

15:04 Rediscovering Ourselves

17:28 Self-Observation and Authenticity

19:09 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

20:03 Subscribe and Stay Tuned