112. Vulnerability & Intimacy

How many times have you decided there is no point in asking for what you want because you probably won’t get it? Maybe you want to ask for a raise, a different role at work, more support from your partner, or a change in your relationship. Your brain has a million reasons why it ...  Show more

Over five days, you’ll find out what’s keeping you from asking for what you want – and how to actually do it, even when your brain tries to stop you.Live Challenge:September 21-25, 2026 · 12 p.m. ETSign up for the Ask For What You Want Challenge here 

Vulnerability can feel scary, but it's one of the most powerful tools we have for creating connection, building confidence, and living from our most authentic self.

In today's episode, I'm sharing what vulnerability really is, why it matters, and how ...

Being vulnerable in your relationship can bring more connection and intimacy. However, it's not great to simply always try to be vulnerable. Learn about all the positives and negatives of vulnerability in today's show! In this episode with Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, we discuss ...  Show more

Have you ever had an insecurity, a jealousy, or something that hurt you or made you feel threatened, but you didn’t know the right way to bring it up? Of course you have. We all have. Maybe you’re feeling that right now. It can be terrifying, can’t it? We are told vulnera ...

Being vulnerable requires a great deal of courage, presence, and transparency with ourselves and others. What happens when you're vulnerable with someone, and they can't receive, honor, or reciprocate your vulnerability? 

This episode of AWAKENING explores both the bene ...