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Overcoming Overwhelm: Exploring the Fear of Intimacy and Vulnerability in Our Relationships with Kent Weishaus

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In this episode, the podcast explores the role of subconscious scripts and self-sabotaging behaviors in intimate relationships. It discusses how deep-seated fears of vulnerability can influence our behavior and push us to protect ourselves from potential emotional pain.

The episode features a conversation with psychotherapist Kent Weishaus, who provides valuable insights on navigating these dynamics in intimate relationships and throughout our social interactions.

The podcast highlights the concept of internal family systems and how different sub-personalities within us try to protect us from deeper hurt. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these fears constructively and moving towards healthier patterns of interconnection.

Timestamps:

00:01:09 Cognitive storytelling shapes our relationships.

00:08:00 Unlearn negative self-beliefs, validate others with empathy.

00:12:43 Question your distorted thoughts.

00:19:27 Importance of slowing down thinking.

00:28:41 Relationship beliefs shape our reality.

00:33:37 Overcoming defensive mechanisms improves relationships.

00:39:49 Fear of abandonment hinders intimacy.

00:44:37 Importance of acceptance, open vulnerability, and healthy boundaries.

00:51:26 Pay attention to your somatically embodied cues.

00:56:56 The value of being present.

JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM: @thelightinsidepodcast

SUBSCRIBE: pod.link/thelightinside

Featured Guests:

Kent Weishaus

Credits: Music Score by Epidemic Sound

Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker

Mixing, Engineering, Production, and Mastering: Aloft Media Studio

Executive Program Director: Anna Getz

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216 episodes

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Manage episode 382018212 series 2884383
Content provided by Jeffrey Besecker. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jeffrey Besecker or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, the podcast explores the role of subconscious scripts and self-sabotaging behaviors in intimate relationships. It discusses how deep-seated fears of vulnerability can influence our behavior and push us to protect ourselves from potential emotional pain.

The episode features a conversation with psychotherapist Kent Weishaus, who provides valuable insights on navigating these dynamics in intimate relationships and throughout our social interactions.

The podcast highlights the concept of internal family systems and how different sub-personalities within us try to protect us from deeper hurt. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these fears constructively and moving towards healthier patterns of interconnection.

Timestamps:

00:01:09 Cognitive storytelling shapes our relationships.

00:08:00 Unlearn negative self-beliefs, validate others with empathy.

00:12:43 Question your distorted thoughts.

00:19:27 Importance of slowing down thinking.

00:28:41 Relationship beliefs shape our reality.

00:33:37 Overcoming defensive mechanisms improves relationships.

00:39:49 Fear of abandonment hinders intimacy.

00:44:37 Importance of acceptance, open vulnerability, and healthy boundaries.

00:51:26 Pay attention to your somatically embodied cues.

00:56:56 The value of being present.

JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM: @thelightinsidepodcast

SUBSCRIBE: pod.link/thelightinside

Featured Guests:

Kent Weishaus

Credits: Music Score by Epidemic Sound

Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker

Mixing, Engineering, Production, and Mastering: Aloft Media Studio

Executive Program Director: Anna Getz

  continue reading

216 episodes

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