Two Open Doors

Claude Cruz
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Two Open Doors

Two Open Doors is dedicated to exploring the many sides of deep personal relationship. We explore how relationship works; the range of relationship, from everyday to intimate; how we can understand and grow our personal capacity for relationship; how to identify and deal with relationship blockers; and how to make deep human connection a central part of your own life. Host Dr. Claude shares his insights, and invites guest presenters and listeners to contribute their perspectives. Please join us!  New weekly episodes are usually published on Sundays. You may also want to check out the companion private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/645271539750218 (for posts and discussion), and the Two Open Doors Meet-Up group at https://www.meetup.com/two-open-doors/ (for event announcements).  Dr. Claude welcomes your questions, comments, requests and suggestions, at claude@twoopendoors.com.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 4-33: Why Is Sex Fun?

    The American physiologist Jared Diamond (author of the well-known book Guns, Germs and Steel) has written an intriguing book on the evolution of human sexuality, titled “Why Is Sex Fun?” That work examines the role of evolutionary biology in shaping human sexuality.In this episode, I’d like to pursue a related but perhaps somewhat broader topic: an examination of why intimacy is satisfying. That topic includes sex as a source of human pleasure, but it goes beyond that to also incl...

    10 min

  2. OCT 13

    Episode 4-32: A Life of Deep Connection

    Valuing and seeking intimacy in one’s life is not a trivial or superficial thing. Rather, it is a life-orientation that encompasses personal preparation, active pursuit and nurturing of deep emotional connections, and a willingness to evolve along with one’s relationships.In this episode, we’ll review the “life-cycle that all relationships undergo, and then we’ll examine what it takes to create a life in which intimate relationships play a central role.Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship ...

    9 min

  3. OCT 6

    Episode 4-31: Sexual Trauma and Sex-Positivity

    Sexual trauma is a grim reality for far too many people in our society. Sexual abuse or trauma can occur at any point in life, and it can affect both females and males. Its effects are both long-lasting and extensive.In this episode, we’ll consider how such trauma can occur, as well as how it can affect one’s life. We’ll focus on some of those effects which manifest in the sex-positive community, and we’ll consider how to maximize the chances for trauma-healing for participa...

    10 min

  4. SEP 29

    Episode 4-30: Why is Deep Connection So Hard?

    As human beings, we all have a deep need to be loved and accepted. We long to be fully seen, understood and valued. Why, then, does it seem so hard for most people to slake this thirst for love?In this episode, we’ll consider some of the societal factors that work against deep connection. We’ll also take a look at some of the possible personal factors that can drive individuals to reach out to others with love, and to open themselves to receive love from others. Our observat...

    10 min

  5. SEP 22

    Episode 4-29: Relationship Killers

    Relationship is a dance in which two partners constantly interact with each other. The health and satisfaction of a relationship depends on how each partner treats and perceives the other. In that dance, neither partner is passive; each powerfully influences the other, and shapes the course of their co-created relationship.In this episode, we’ll identify and examine several behaviors and attitudes that can damage or even destroy an intimate relationship. By promoting awarene...

    10 min

  6. SEP 15

    Episode 4-28: Implications of the Patriarchy

    In our popular social dialog, and in particular within the sex-positive community, there are frequent and sometimes-heated discussions about “the patriarchy”. What is that “hot-button” topic about?In this episode, we’ll explore what the patriarchy is, as well as how patriarchal beliefs can affect those who live in our society. We’ll also touch on a possible alternative worldview to the patriarchy.Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship and intimacy coach based in the Portland, OR area. ...

    10 min

  7. SEP 8

    Episode 4-27: The Power of Attunement

    One of the central factors in achieving intimate connection is a sense of presence between the two partners. When that prevails, each member of the couple knows that they are foremost in the consciousness of their partner. That mutual focus constitutes a sense of attunement.In this episode, we’ll consider the nature of attunement, and we’ll see why that is so important to deep human connection.Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship and intimacy coach based in the Portland, OR area. He ...

    10 min

  8. SEP 1

    Episode 4-26: "Aging In"

    Our society worships youth, even as it fears and tries to defy death. In this environment, entering mid-life or beyond is seen as a harbinger of doom, and a sure path for people to become increasingly irrelevant and undesirable.In this episode, we’ll reconsider this prevalent perspective on aging, to show how myopic it is. As we’ll see, far from being a bad thing, becoming older can welcome us into a richer and deeper life.Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship and intimacy coach based...

    9 min
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Two Open Doors is dedicated to exploring the many sides of deep personal relationship. We explore how relationship works; the range of relationship, from everyday to intimate; how we can understand and grow our personal capacity for relationship; how to identify and deal with relationship blockers; and how to make deep human connection a central part of your own life. Host Dr. Claude shares his insights, and invites guest presenters and listeners to contribute their perspectives. Please join us!  New weekly episodes are usually published on Sundays. You may also want to check out the companion private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/645271539750218 (for posts and discussion), and the Two Open Doors Meet-Up group at https://www.meetup.com/two-open-doors/ (for event announcements).  Dr. Claude welcomes your questions, comments, requests and suggestions, at claude@twoopendoors.com.

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  • Creator
    Claude Cruz
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Two Open Doors
  • Show Website
    Two Open Doors

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