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“Self-care is so relative. It’s informed by our histories, our cultures, and our class backgrounds. There’s a lot to understand about each other in thinking about what is truly nourishing.”
Prioritizing self-care is challenging enough on our own; what happens when you add a partner into the mix?
Sonya Brewer, MA, is a body-centered psychotherapist and relationship expert in Albany, CA, where she specializes in helping women, couples, and partners of all sorts create extraordinary relationships. She loves helping people feel more alive, connected and authentic in their lives and relationships, while also bringing their gifts to the world.
Sonya and I talk about the frantic pace of modern life and the toll it takes on relationships; how to navigate differing views about self-care with your partner; and sex. (Yep. We go there.)
Highlights
- The unique challenges faced by high-achieving couples, and how to reconnect with your partner
- Letting go of what relationships ‘should’ look like to create one that works for you
- How cultural, social, and gender differences affect our view of self-care – and how to navigate them with your partner
- A simple practice you can use to create a sense of space in your busy schedule (and to connect with your partner)
- How to use your body’s wisdom to help you make decisions – in work and in life
- Why good sex isn’t just about connecting with your partner
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Start with Why by Simon Sinek (Amazon affiliate link)
Connect with Sonya: Website | Facebook | Twitter
Get Lara’s free guide, 3 Surprising Ways To Reactivate the Healthy, Confident, Powerful You
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