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How Do Men's Fears of Women Hurt Their Relationships? with Avrum Weiss, PhD

42m · Get Naked with Dr. Kate · 19 Mar 10:00

Why are men afraid of women? The answer may surprise you. Dr. Kate is joined by Dr. Avrum Weiss on this week's episode of Get Naked to discuss the ways that men's fear of intimacy may negatively impact their relationships with women. Together, they unpack • The deepseated root of fear of intimacy, starting from our childhood relationships • The strain that fear can place on intimate relationships between men and women • How men unconsciously identify their own fears of intimacy • The role of the patriarchy when it comes to control • Starting points to help men overcome fear of intimacy and so much more. Dr. Avrum Weiss is a psychologist, author, and speaker. He has written four books, the most recent “Hidden In Plain Sight: How Men’s Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships”. A special thank you to this episode's sponsors, VIIA and LUME DEODORANT! Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code GETNAKED to receive 15% off + one free sample of their sleepy Dreams gummies (21+). Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code GETNAKED at LumeDeodorant.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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