Ep. 35: Developing Intimacy and Autonomy

Ep. 35: Developing Intimacy and Autonomy

Dr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new strength, Intimacy, with a discussion focused on how to balance two seemingly conflicting goals: maintaining our independence from other people while also forging emotionally intimate relationships with them. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Subscribe on iTunes The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book! Timestamps: 1:40: How does intimacy support autonomy? 3:50: What does appropriate autonomy look like? 5:30: How does autonomy support intimacy? 8:50: The importance of choice. 10:25: Is there a biological basis for preferences for intimacy or autonomy? 12:35: The ways we inhibit ourselves. 16:10: Where do our inhibitions come from? 19:15: How issues with autonomy can disguise themselves as problems with intimacy. 21:55: The oppression of the internalized audience. 24:45: Focusing on your own experience. 26:20: How to build healthy emotional boundaries. 29:00: Remembering when things went well. 30:30: Asserting your autonomy inside your own mind. 34:15: The importance of balance. 35:20: Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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