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Scott S: Building Relational Intimacy
Scott S: Building Relational Intimacy
Scott S: Building Relational Intimacy
Wednesday 24th May 2023
Scott S. shares insights on building trust and genuine connections in recovery from sex addiction. Learn about honesty, safety, and vulnerability in relationships.
46 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Honesty is foundational, requiring self-awareness, authenticity, and assertiveness.
- Safety involves creating a secure environment through responsibility, reliability, and regulation.
- Trust is built through commitment, courage, cooperation, and expression.
- Vulnerability paves the way for deeper connections, empathy, empowerment, and expression.
- Intimacy is sustained by passion, purpose, and playfulness, fostering mutual flourishing.
I want to be fully known and I want to be fully loved. And that's what I got in recovery, when people knew my junk and yet they still loved me.
How do you build genuine connections while on the path to recovery? Scott S. tackles this question head-on in this episode of the Celebrate Recovery Podcast. Sharing his personal journey from sex addiction to relational healing, Scott dives into the nuts and bolts of what makes relationships thrive. He talks about how honesty isn't just the best policy—it's the foundation for any meaningful connection.
Scott emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space where trust can flourish, discussing how being responsible, reliable, and regulated are key ingredients for relational security. He also explores how trust is not a given but something built through commitment, courage, and cooperation. Vulnerability, often seen as a weakness, is reframed by Scott as a powerful tool for deeper connections. He shares how being open and expressive can lead to empathy and stronger partnerships.
Finally, Scott touches on the ultimate goal of intimacy, highlighting how passion, purpose, and even a bit of playfulness can nurture lasting unity. Packed with personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to foster genuine intimacy while navigating recovery.