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The Masks We Wear

Sunday, October 4, 2026 • Duration 22:56

In this episode of the Confessional Booth, Marie Wagner explores the roles we adopt in relationships and how they can hinder true intimacy. She emphasizes the importance of presence and self-awareness in fostering genuine connections, urging listeners to recognize their performance patterns and embrace vulnerability.

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Performance in relationships
Intimacy requires presence

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00:00 Introduction to the Confessional Booth
01:11 The Roles We Play in Relationships
03:36 Understanding the Persona
05:39 The Tension Between Security and Desire
08:30 The Impact of Past Experiences
10:46 Authenticity vs. Attachment
12:01 The Cost of Chronic Adaptation
13:38 Cultural Scripts and Sexual Confidence
15:39 The Vulnerability of Authenticity
18:01 The Importance of Somatic Awareness
19:50 Presence in Relationships
21:25 Intimacy Intelligence
22:41 Moving from Performance to Connection

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The Difference Between Intimacy and Sex

Sunday, September 20, 2026 • Duration 27:30

The episode delves into the complex relationship between sex and intimacy, exploring the layers of intimacy, the role of the nervous system, the importance of presence over performance, mental and spiritual intimacy, using sex to avoid communication, and the journey from shame to connection.

Takeaways

Sex and intimacy are related but not the same.
Intimacy is created by becoming more real, allowing oneself to be known.
Intimacy can be improved with intimacy intelligence and sexual intelligence.

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00:00 Exploring Sex and Intimacy
03:11 The Layers of Intimacy
08:43 The Role of the Nervous System
12:35 Presence Over Performance
17:18 Mental and Spiritual Intimacy
20:00 Using Sex to Avoid Communication
25:27 Moving from Shame to Connection

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The Fear of Being Seen

Sunday, September 6, 2026 • Duration 26:56

The Confessional Booth is a space for exploring intimacy, vulnerability, and the fear of being seen. It delves into the psychological, emotional, physiological, and spiritual aspects of allowing oneself to be fully seen and known. This conversation covers the paradox of intimacy, the impact of shame and vulnerability on the nervous system, the role of persona in relationships, and the importance of self-trust and somatic awareness in developing intimacy intelligence.

Takeaways

Intimacy requires visibility, which in turn requires vulnerability.
The nervous system's response to vulnerability and intimacy is deeply rooted in past experiences and conditioning.

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00:00 The Paradox of Intimacy
03:01 The Impact of Shame and Vulnerability on the Nervous System
08:06 The Role of Persona in Relationships
11:11 Developing Intimacy Intelligence
20:50 The Fear of Being Ordinary
26:52 The Journey to Wholeness and Self-Acceptance

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Receiving Love: Why We Struggle to Let It In

Sunday, August 23, 2026 • Duration 25:03

Why can it be easier to give love than to receive it? In this episode, Marie explores how shame, attachment, and the nervous system can make receiving love, affection, pleasure, and care feel surprisingly vulnerable. Drawing on Brené Brown, John Bradshaw, Layla Martin, Stephen Porges, Andrew Huberman, Robert Greene, and James Hollis, we look at what happens in the body when we are truly seen, cared for, or desired, and why learning to receive can be an important part of healing, intimacy, and reclaiming our capacity for pleasure.

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Desire Without Shame: Reclaiming Turn On

Sunday, August 9, 2026 • Duration 18:49

The conversation delves into the multifaceted nature of desire, exploring its connection to shame, the nervous system, and the process of reclaiming it. It emphasizes the impact of shame on desire and the importance of creating a safe environment for authentic expression.

Takeaways

Desire extends beyond sexuality
Shame suppresses anticipation and curiosity

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Desire Beyond Sex
02:56 The Impact of Shame on Desire
05:55 Desire and the Shadow Self
08:51 The Role of Shame in Suppressing Desire
12:14 Desire and the Nervous System
15:04 Reclaiming Desire and Turn-On
18:13 The Healing Power of Desire

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Speaking the Unspeakable: Why Confession Heals

Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Duration 25:23

In this episode, Coach and Bodyworker Marie Wagner explores the transformative power of confession and speaking our truth. She discusses how releasing shame through language can lead to emotional, physical, and spiritual healing, emphasizing the importance of safety, boundaries, and self-awareness.

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Why Your Body Holds Onto What Your Mind Wants to Forget

Sunday, July 12, 2026 • Duration 17:14

In this episode Marie looks at how the nervous system handles what you hold in your body.

The Role of Secrecy: What We Hide Owns Us

Episode 7

Sunday, June 28, 2026 • Duration 21:14

In this solo episode Marie talks about secretas and how they don't simply disappear. They often become embedded in our bodies, influencing our nervous system, our relationships, and the choices we make without realizing it. In this episode, Marie explores the psychology and physiology of secrecy, why unspoken trauma and unmet needs continue to shape our lives, and how shame disconnects us from our authentic selves. Learn how hidden experiences affect the body, why expressing our truth can feel so difficult, and why integration begins with bringing the unseen into awareness.

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Sexuality, Power, and the Fear of Being Seen

Sunday, June 14, 2026 • Duration 15:11

Host Marie Wagner explores the deep connection between sex, power, shame, and visibility, revealing how societal conditioning impacts our relationship with sexuality and how healing can be achieved through understanding and regulation.

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Where Shame Comes From

Sunday, May 31, 2026 • Duration 14:47

In this episode Marie explores the origins of shame and guilt and how that affects and imprints on our nervous system.

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