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Creating Intimacy After Loss and Heartbreak (Ep 147)

Creating Intimacy After Loss and Heartbreak (Ep 147)

Update: 2025-10-20
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In this conversation, Heather Shannon discusses the themes of loss, heartbreak, and the resilience of the human spirit. Drawing from her personal experiences, she emphasizes the importance of finding inner security and embracing vulnerability in relationships. Heather shares insights on how to navigate grief, the significance of community, and the necessity of self-reflection in fostering intimacy and connection with others.


Takeaways


We are wired to find balance and resilience.

It's crucial to change the narrative we tell ourselves about loss.

Life is short; we should seize opportunities for love and connection.

Heartbreak is inevitable, but we can choose how to respond.

All relationships eventually end, but that shouldn't deter us from starting them.

Embracing vulnerability is essential for deeper connections.

Grief can slow us down and remind us of what matters.

Building inner security helps us to love more openly.

Understanding our parts can aid in healing from loss.

Community support is vital during times of grief.


Chapters


00:00 Navigating Loss and Heartbreak

05:16 Finding Inner Security and Resilience

10:33 Embracing Vulnerability in Relationships

15:32 Understanding and Healing Through Grief


Keywords


loss, heartbreak, resilience, vulnerability, relationships, grief, inner security, personal growth, intimacy, healing



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Creating Intimacy After Loss and Heartbreak (Ep 147)

Creating Intimacy After Loss and Heartbreak (Ep 147)