547: How to Become Safe with Touch

547: How to Become Safe with Touch

From Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast by Cloud10

June 5, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 547

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of childhood neglect on adult intimate relationships and discusses healing through connection and communication.

Welcome Brave Lovers! Today we are exploring the work of psychotherapist Ruth Cohn, and her research on the effects of childhood neglect. Join Laurie and George as they tackle the sensitive topic of childhood neglect on the adult intimate relationship. Our hosts share how not having physical or emotional connection at key times of struggle, creates an emptiness. We are often left without words to describe our experiences or comforting touch. They highlight the dilemma of healing and how getting connected in adult relationships can create fear. Often the thing we need is blocked because we sometimes don't know how to manage when we get what we need. Listeners will learn how to put words to these places, understand more about your needs and how therapies like sensate focus work. Take care with this episode and share your feedback on our socials @BraveLoveGreatSex Don't forget to pre-order a copy of our book today! Check out this episode's sponsor (and help the pod!): Uberlube.com -- Laurie's long-time favorite lubricant! Order some today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Laurie, George

Topics covered

  • childhood neglect
  • intimate relationships
  • emotional connection
  • healing
  • sensate focus
  • communication

Keywords

  • childhood neglect
  • intimacy
  • emotional connection
  • healing
  • sensate focus
  • therapy
  • communication

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