How do I find healthy ways to know that I am enough if I don’t have physical intimacy?

September 22, 20251 min read

In this episode, Tyler talks about how self-worth can become tangled with physical intimacy. He shares personal experiences of seeking validation through touch, the cycle of shame that follows, and how early rejection shapes these beliefs. Tyler also explains how healing comes from separating your value from intimacy and creating new, healthier ways to see yourself.

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Tyler Patrick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a co-founder of The Therapy Brothers podcast , where he specializes in treating sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. With over two decades of experience, Tyler is dedicated to helping men and couples move beyond "white-knuckled" sobriety to achieve genuine emotional connection and long-term relational health.

Tyler Patrick LMFT

Tyler Patrick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a co-founder of The Therapy Brothers podcast , where he specializes in treating sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. With over two decades of experience, Tyler is dedicated to helping men and couples move beyond "white-knuckled" sobriety to achieve genuine emotional connection and long-term relational health.

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