Zoë Malcolm

The 4 Intimacies

Society EN ↓ 7 episodes

What if intimacy is not about sex? What if intimacy is about building trust? In this podcast, we explore the concepts of intimacy and attraction, emphasizing the importance of building trust, cultivating acceptance and listening to your body. Reframing the quality of intimacy as a reflection of the questions we ask, I introduce a framework that encourages listeners to focus on: "How do I need to be loved?" Started as a an idea to talk with my teenage god-daughter. Now I am inviting you to dive into the 4 attractions and the 4 intimacies with me: Intellectual, Emotional, Physical, and S*xual Le...

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Zoë Malcolm

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Self-Discovery: Sexual Attraction & Intimacy 10.02.2026 21:38

In this episode of the Four Intimacies podcast, Zoë Malcolm delves into the concept of sexual attraction and intimacy, including how it differs from intellectual, emotional and physical intimacies, even though all require curiosity, honesty and playfulness. She explores sexual attraction and intimacy as an awakening of self-discovery. The conversation explores gender roles and expression, as well...

Being Playful with Physical Attraction & Intimacy 03.02.2026 20:08

In this episode of The Four Intimacies podcast, Zoë Malcolm delves into the themes of trust, connection, and intimacy, emphasizing the importance of conflict and vulnerability in healthy relationships. She explores the nuances of physical attraction versus sexual attraction, the essence of physical intimacy, and the critical role of consent. The conversation highlights the significance of playfuln...

Bonus: Heated Rivalry + Emotional Intimacy 31.01.2026 4:42

A quick bonus episode/reel on Emotional Attraction and Emotional Intimacy in Heated Rivalry focusing on Scott, Kip and Elena, the emotional intimacy Kings and Queen. There is a reason we all LOVED episode 3. Emotional intimacy was the star. Hope you enjoy, and find all the emotional connection, trust and acceptance you need this week! ---- Follow on Instagram: @the4intimacies Or on YouTube: @the4i...

The Healing Power of Emotional Intimacy 27.01.2026 23:30

"When we are hurt, can we be honest?" ...I wasn't sure if I would publish this episode, because of a devastating week. But in this day, where so much of the news seems to say cruelty is the point - where the answer to that question is no - maybe this episode can add something to the conversation about how we can meet each other with empathy, how relationships and communities can build trust, and h...

Bonus: Heated Rivalry + Intellectual Attraction & Intimacy! 23.01.2026 4:21

Hi guys! I did this reel on Heated Rivalry & intellectual Attraction/Intimacy to be posted on social media, but thought it would be a great bonus episode. The audio quality is a meh! But I will do more... for each pair: emotional, physical and s*xual. So... How do Iliya and Shane show up with intimacy?? Actually, I think the Queen/MVP is Svetlana! What do you think?! --------------------------...

Intellectual Attraction & Intimacy 20.01.2026 25:03

We get curious about Intellectual Attraction and Intimacy in Episode One of the Four Intimacies podcast! For more... Follow on Instagram: @the4intimacies Or on YouTube - LIKE and SUBSCRIBE: @the4intimacies Or FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts: The 4 Intimacies or FOLLOW on Spotify Podcasts: The 4 Intimacies A review goes a long way! Thank you!! ----- First we define the concepts of Attraction & Intimac...

Introducing The 4 Intimacies 12.01.2026 6:10

What if intimacy is not about sex? What if intimacy is about building trust - in your relationships, in your partner, in yourself? In this short trailer, or mini-episode, I explore developing trust and cultivating acceptance as keystones to approaching intimacy and attraction. By redefining the quality of intimacy as a reflection of the questions we ask, this encourages listeners to redirect their...