This episode is a slow-burn as I take you deeper and deeper into my personal story. I share how I moved from fearing intimacy and hiding behind my social mask into my journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, and to sharing my true self openly and vulnerably with others. I share the first deeply intimate experience of my life and where to begin if you want to experience deeper intimacy in your relationships.

Episode breakdown:

• I’ve always had a desire to connect deeply with others, but for a long time I didn’t know how to.
• I developed a “confident, intelligent, cool” mask to hide my insecurities from the outside world.
• I mistook sex for intimacy, not realising my previous relationship lacked genuine intimacy. My ex and I were deeply afraid to be vulnerable.
• When I hit my rock-bottom the mask cracked and I was forced to face my inner world.
• I learnt that intimacy means “into-me-I-see”, and that I can only meet someone as deeply as I have met myself.
• In 12 Step recovery I embarked on my self-discovery journey, facing and bringing love to the insecure, dark and shadowy corners of my inner (true) self.
• I learnt to be honest and vulnerable in my friendships, and as my recovery continued, I developed a deep sense of faith that I’ll always be given the people I need.
• I developed a level of self-love and self-acceptance beyond what I previously imagined was possible.
• I met my boyfriend when I was finally able to share my true self with a romantic partner.
• I share how keeping little fears and insecurities to myself distracts me from the moment and blocks the flow of love and intimacy with my partner.
• Intimacy is all about being deeply present with myself and others.

If you resonate with this episode, or have any questions about my story or my recovery, I’d love to hear from you! Send me an email at [email protected]

Love Josephine

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