Going Pro Yoga Podcast

Ep #179: Intimacy vs. Isolation: The Healer Power of Being Seen

01 Jul 2025

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What if the thing you’re avoiding—being truly seen—is actually the key to healing?In this powerful episode, the speaker explores the contrast between isolation and intimacy, and how both can impact our relationships, our work, and our inner world. While isolation often feels like protection—especially in times of burnout, heartbreak, or exhaustion—it can eventually lead to loneliness and numbness. On the other hand, intimacy requires courage. It’s about being vulnerable, open, and allowing yourself to be supported, not just in romantic relationships but in everyday life and professional spaces too.The episode blends neuroscience, yoga philosophy, and personal reflection. It touches on the role of the spiritual heart (hridaya), the healing power of physical and emotional connection, and the challenges of receiving support without guilt. Themes like overgiving vs. receptivity, self-care as a gateway to connection, and the need for balance are emphasized.Listeners are guided through reflective questions and even a gentle breath-based embodiment practice. The episode closes with a tender reminder: You are allowed to receive. You are not alone.—-------—-------—-Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:00 What is Isolation? 00:04:42 Defining Intimacy 00:06:15 Inner Narratives of Isolation 00:07:31 Yogic Lens: Hridaya & Bhakti 00:08:15 Acro Yoga & Building Trust 00:09:18 Science: Cortisol vs. Oxytocin 00:10:43 Intimacy with Yourself 00:13:09 Intimacy in Teaching 00:14:00 Entrepreneurship & Isolation 00:15:45 Overgiving vs. Receptivity 00:18:40 Self-Intimacy as a Foundation 00:22:30 Hatha Yoga & Balance 00:23:47 Why It's Hard to Receive 00:25:04 Story: Needing Help 00:27:27 Somatic Breath Practice 00:29:01 Reflective Questions 00:30:43 Closing Affirmations —-------—-------—-📚 Mentions & Resources:Yoga Concepts: Hridaya (spiritual heart), Bhakti Yoga, Hatha YogaScientific Ideas: Oxytocin, cortisol, inflammation, Polyvagal TheoryMichael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/—-------—-------—-Tags: intimacy, isolation, overgiving, receptivity, burnout, nervous system, yoga philosophy, self-care, emotional healing, vulnerability, connection, polyvagal theory

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Ep #179: Intimacy vs. Isolation: The Healer Power of Being Seen

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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