Recently I've been thinking about how intimacy often goes hand in hand with searing vulnerability and even shame. So in this episode I explore that experience; I ask what intimacy really is, and play a message from a friend about conflating intimacy with sex, and relearning intimacy in adulthood. I share some recent embarrassing moments from my life, and the fears those awoke in me. I also talk about the heritages of shame and self-denial that are passed on to us from our ancestors, and discuss how I have witnessed that in my own family.

About me: My name is Sage Freda and I'm a storyteller and journeyer who currently lives on a farm in South Africa with my dog and too many books. I am setting out on some new adventures soon and hope you'll come along for the ride!

Send me questions, comments, or voice messages at [email protected]. My website is www.sagefreda.com, and my social media: Instagram and Facebook.

Cover art done by my talented sister, Hannah.

Music by Lesfm on Pixabay.