Margaret Paul PhD
Margaret Paul PhD
Held and Healed With Love
Held and Healed With Love
Held and Healed With Love
Monday 15th November 2021
Dr. Margaret Paul explains how loving touch can heal unmet childhood needs and differentiate between mothering and sexuality.
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Margaret Paul PhD
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Mindful Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Nurturing the Inner Child: Embracing Healing Touch with Dr. Margaret Paul
When I see her having a hard time, I wrap my arms around her and rock her, just as I did with Karina at the intensive. This means we needed to be held and carried by a loving parent or other loving adult.
Ever wondered if your craving for affection is tied to unmet childhood needs? Dr. Margaret Paul dives deep into this sensitive topic in her episode 'Held and Healed With Love'. She shares poignant stories, like comforting a tearful Katrina, to highlight how powerful loving touch can be in our healing journeys. Dr.
Paul explains that many of us might still carry an inner child yearning for the nurturing we missed out on, and she stresses that it's never too late to fill this void. She sheds light on the crucial difference between the need for mothering and sexuality, urging listeners to seek non-sexual, nurturing touch. Whether it's through a trusted friend, a professional massage therapist, or even self-care practices, Dr. Paul offers practical ways to meet these deep-seated needs.
She cautions against confusing this need with sexual desire, noting that such confusion won't heal the inner child. Instead, she encourages forming relationships rooted in unconditional love and support. This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone looking to mend emotional wounds from the past and embrace a more nurturing, loving future.