Episode 18
Trauma and Intimacy
In this episode of Uncomfortable, I chat with Vancouver writer Peggy Liu. Peggy and I discuss how childhood trauma and learned behaviours can affect intimacy and vulnerability in relationships.
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HOST & GUESTS
Host: Debbie Roche
Guest: Peggy Liu
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About This Episode
About Peggy:
Peggy is a writer, story-teller, self-proclaimed bibliophile, and mediocre advice-giver. When she isn’t digging her way to the bottom of a peanut butter jar or walking around Vancouver with her camera, she’s analyzing and over-analyzing relationship dynamics, cognitive and behavioural patterns, as well as her life choices. She recently completed her undergrad in English Literature at UBC, where she was a mental health columnist for the student newspaper, The Ubyssey. You can find her Mind Your Mind articles on The Ubyssey blog. She’s currently working on her first book, to be finished when she can stop overthinking her ideas!
I hope that you enjoy our conversation but do note that there is some adult language so when listening, it’s best to pop on those headphones!
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Episode 18 Show Notes
Resources:
Feel free to connect with Peggy over on her blog & Instagram:
Website: www.waxmepoetic.blogspot.com
Instagram: @waxmepoetic
Make sure to check out Peggy’s articles:
Mind Your Mind: A recipe for self-care
Mind Your Mind: Self-care doesn’t have to mean Netflix alone
Some Days You Are In Pain, And That’s OK
Why Highly Sensitive People May Struggle With Codependency
Book Recommendation:
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find–and Keep–Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
Vulnerability & Relationships:
The Power of Vulnerability – Brené Brown
HealthyPlace.com – Relationships Community
Bustle.com – Relationships
Mental Health Resources:
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Canadian Mental Health Association
Jericho Counselling
LifeLine Canada Foundation
Got any resources on trauma, intimacy, and vulnerability in relationships that you’d love to share? Add them to the comments or tweet them to us @uncomfy_podcast and we’ll add them to this page!
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