Intimacy is a fundamental human experience that goes far beyond romantic relationships. Join us as we dive into the deep and multifaceted layers of human connection, exploring everything from friendship and family bonds to self-love and vulnerability. Through thought-provoking conversations with experts, personal stories, and practical advice, we’ll uncover the secrets to nurturing meaningful relationships in a fast-paced digital world. From exploring trust and fostering emotional intimacy to navigating conflicts and rediscovering oneself, we’re here to discover the essence of what it means to truly connect with others and ourselves. Whether you’re seeking to improve your relationships, gain insights into human behaviors, or simply crave a meaningful conversation that enriches your understanding of human connection, you won’t want to miss a single episode of The Human Intimacy Podcast.
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Intimacy is a fundamental human experience that goes far beyond romantic relationships. Join us as we dive into the deep and multifaceted layers of human connection, exploring everything from friendship and family bonds to self-love and vulnerability. Through thought-provoking conversations with experts, personal stories, and practical advice, we’ll uncover the secrets to nurturing meaningful relationships in a fast-paced digital world. From exploring trust and fostering emotional intimacy to navigating conflicts and rediscovering oneself, we’re here to discover the essence of what it means to truly connect with others and ourselves. Whether you’re seeking to improve your relationships, gain insights into human behaviors, or simply crave a meaningful conversation that enriches your understanding of human connection, you won’t want to miss a single episode of The Human Intimacy Podcast.
Nine Simple Practices That Strengthen Relationships (Episode #99)
The Human Intimacy Podcast
37 minutes
5 days ago
Nine Simple Practices That Strengthen Relationships (Episode #99)
Nine Simple Practices That Strengthen Relationships
Summary
In Episode #99 of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis celebrate their 99th episode by sharing nine powerful practices couples can use to strengthen connection, deepen trust, and build meaningful intimacy. Each principle is grounded in years of clinical experience, neuroscience, and relationship research—while remaining practical and accessible for real-life relationships.
Together they explore why emotional safety is the foundation of all connection, the importance of ownership over blame, and how consistent attunement builds emotional closeness. They emphasize spending intentional time together, rebuilding trust through small daily actions, learning to emotionally regulate before communicating, and facing—not avoiding—conflict. They also highlight how positive relational interactions nurture bonding and why dreaming and planning for the future together creates shared hope and purpose.
Listeners are encouraged to start small, picking one area to work on, knowing that meaningful relationships are built one intentional step at a time.
Key References & Influences
These concepts draw from established research and recognized thought leaders in relationships, trauma, emotional regulation, and neurobiology:
Polyvagal Theory & SafetyPorges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation.
Emotional Attunement & AttachmentSiegel, D. J. (2010). The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician’s Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration.
Trust and Relationship RepairGottman, J. & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.Gottman, J. (2011). What Makes Love Last?
Ownership vs. Blame / Emotional ResponsibilityBrown, B. (2015). Rising Strong.
Conflict Resolution & The Zeigarnik EffectZeigarnik, B. (1927). On Finished and Unfinished Tasks. Psychologische Forschung.
Hope & Future OrientationSeligman, M. (2018). The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist’s Journey from Helplessness to Optimism.
Trauma, Safety & Human Connectionvan der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score.
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Intimacy is a fundamental human experience that goes far beyond romantic relationships. Join us as we dive into the deep and multifaceted layers of human connection, exploring everything from friendship and family bonds to self-love and vulnerability. Through thought-provoking conversations with experts, personal stories, and practical advice, we’ll uncover the secrets to nurturing meaningful relationships in a fast-paced digital world. From exploring trust and fostering emotional intimacy to navigating conflicts and rediscovering oneself, we’re here to discover the essence of what it means to truly connect with others and ourselves. Whether you’re seeking to improve your relationships, gain insights into human behaviors, or simply crave a meaningful conversation that enriches your understanding of human connection, you won’t want to miss a single episode of The Human Intimacy Podcast.
