Why Vulnerability is The Key to Real Intimacy in Your Relationship

The Steph & Craig Show

Is it possible to heal together no matter what you’ve been through?

On today’s episode, Steph and Craig sit down with Jess Frost and Nick Edgar, Co-Founders of the UK-based The 3E Space, a company dedicated to creating spaces focused on growth and holistic wellbeing.

Jess and Nick are a couple deeply engaged in their personal and shared healing journeys. They are both passionate about breaking stigmas around mental health, trauma, burnout, suicide, and addiction.

They openly share their journeys of mental and emotional breakdowns, rejection, loss and growing up around addiction and codependency.

They are passionate about showing the 'real' and 'messy' side of healing, working, and growing together as a couple and business owners.

Throughout the episode they discuss the challenges of healing old wounds, managing triggers, and embracing vulnerability to foster deeper connections.

Through their stories, Jess and Nick demonstrate the importance of self-awareness, communication, and compassion in building a healthy fulfilling relationship.

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Disclaimer:

We’re just sharing our journey with you. We’re not licensed therapists, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Cool? Good deal. We’ll see you soon.

In this episode:

00:00 The Journey to Healing and Intimacy

09:01 Navigating Life's Challenges and Transformations

19:03 Facing the Darkness: Personal Stories of Struggle

27:51 Embracing Sensitivity as a Strength

33:16 Navigating Self-Identity and Awareness

38:31 The Role of Shame and Self-Compassion

43:45 Understanding and Communicating Triggers

49:55 Healing Together: Supporting Each Other

55:41 Grief, Loss, and Evolving Relationships

01:01:22 Shadow Work in Relationships

01:06:26 Navigating Childhood Trauma and Intimacy

01:09:20 Recalibrating Relationships and Embracing Vulnerability

01:12:41 Understanding Shame and Coping Mechanisms

01:15:34 Connecting with the Inner Teenager

01:24:53 The Ongoing Journey of Healing and Growth

Connect with Jess & Nick:

Check out The 3E Space on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/the_3e_space

Their Website- https://www.the3espace.com/

The 3E Space on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/the3espace

Follow Jess on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamjessfrost/

Follow Nick on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nickedgarcoaching/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-3e-space

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessfrost/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-edgar

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