In today’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with Shirley Johnson of Soulistic Wellness. Shirley is a healer, intimacy coach, licensed therapist, ritualist, and yoga instructor. She has alchemized over fifteen years experience of exploration of self and specialized training in energy work, movement, psychology and yoga into a passionate profession: restoring intimacy and vulnerability in the collective consciousness through community building and ancient healing arts. In her private practice, Shirley works with adults and couples and specializes in codependency recovery, intimacy, money and vulnerability, especially in Black women and women of color.

This episode, we discuss:

[3:50] What people struggle with when tapping into their authentic self 

[5:18] How Celeste worked to uncover her authentic self 

[10:20] Why it’s important to know yourself when it comes to relationships

[12:34] Why self-awareness is important before entering a new relationship and how to become more self-aware in your relationships 

[19:50] The importance of communication in a relationship 

[21:59] How to approach different communication styles in a relationship

[27:48] Shirley’s thoughts on using love languages in relationships 

[33:10] Ways to work through vulnerability in relationships 

[37:09] The different forms of intimacy in relationships

[45:27] How to combat the mental health stigma as a person of color 

[51:00] Shirley’s favorite date she has ever been on 

Connect with Shirley: 

Website
Instagram 

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