Do you feel like you are missing out on intimacy that you would normally receive in a romantic relationship? Have you been single for so long you feel it may be difficult or scary to practice vulnerability with a partner? In this episode, I am joined by a therapist and life coach to explore how you can strengthen your intimacy muscles - whether you are married or not.

Abdi Zelaya starts us off by sharing the simple definition of "intimacy" and the many ways it can be explored (5:35 ). I ask if the length of a person's singleness affects their ability to be vulnerable (12:00 ).

Ladies and gentlemen, Ashley Blanco (17:16 ). Ashley shares what she learned from Sobonfu Somé's, The Spirit of Intimacy (18:40 ) and how we block our experience of intimacy. I share a personal story of experiencing true intimacy with a friend (21:20 ) and then explore the concept of self-intimacy with Ashley (32:00 ).

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Creator, Writer, and Host: Sophia Stephens

Guests: Abdi Zelaya, MA, LPC and Ashley Blanco, Kid's Life Coach and Family Partner

Producer: Philosophia Productions

Managing Producer: Life Creative Group

Sound Engineer: Sonca Nguyen

Sound Design: Johnie Steele

Special Thanks to Sarah Benibo, Ronald and Dorretta Stephens, Jenna Mountain, PhD (ABD), LPC, CST and Aspen Haus Associates