Enhancing and Deepening the Intimacy in Relationships featuring Aliya Kenyatta, Ep.41

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Dr. Lyz: Licensed Psychologist, Wellness Entrepreneur, Life & Love Coach

I am so excited to bring you this chat with Aliya Kenyatta, our Dating Coach and Relationship Specialist at Visionistas By Design Wellness Boutique. Aliya shares the definition of intimacy, 6 important types of relationship intimacy, and specific tips for enhancing intimacy! Aliya discusses the importance of self-awareness and self-acceptance in deepening your personal intimacy so that you can connect authentically and meaningfully with yourself and with others. Aliya also outlines common blocks to intimacy and how to navigate them to increase trust and connection.

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Show notes for Episode 41: Enhancing and Deepening the Intimacy in Relationships featuring Aliya Kenyatta, Ep.41

Intimacy defined: The ability to fully share yourself with another person.

Blocks to intimacy:

Lack of self-awareness and knowledge

Lack of self-acceptance

Distrust in the relationship

Six selected types of intimacy discussed in this episode:

1. Physical Intimacy - nonsexual physical touch
2. Sexual Intimacy - the ability to share fantasies of a sexual nature and engage in fulfilling and satisfying sexual encounters
3. Emotional Intimacy - the ability to communicate comfortable and uncomfortable emotions in relationships
4. Intellectual Intimacy - the ability to exchange thoughts and ideas; to agree on values and goals
5. Recreational Intimacy - the ability to experience new things together and to have fun together
6. Spiritual Intimacy - the ability to share in personal growth and to engage in conversation surrounding meaning in life

Resources mentioned:

Book: Come As You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski, Sex Educator

Previous Empowered By Design Podcast Episodes: https://www.drlyz.com/empowered-by-design-podcast

“Creating and Maintaining Healthy Romantic Relationships with Aliya Kenyatta, Ep.12” https://www.drlyz.com/blog/podcast-creating-and-maintaining-healthy-romantic-relationships-with-aliya-kenyatta

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