{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629d98cad435d300126b7044/6379c2b17b61350010e6e124?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why \"Skin Hunger\" is Ruining Your Health | EPIPHANY JORDAN | #TGV282","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1668924049287-567f2ac78210e4811f71cd385b5f35fe.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we explore the vital yet often misunderstood world of platonic touch with author and social artist Epiphany Jordan. We dive into the \"skin hunger\" crisis, why we’ve mistakenly equated touch exclusively with sex, and how nurturing human connection can lower cortisol, boost the immune system, and heal stress. Whether you are single or in a relationship, learn the four guidelines for practicing safe, structured touch to improve your well-being.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>Understanding \"Platonic Touch\" and its role in human health.</p><p>Why the modern paradigm of \"Sex = Touch\" is failing us.</p><p>The 4 Guidelines: Safe, Specific, Slow, and Structured.</p><p>How touch impacts your biology (Oxytocin vs. Cortisol).</p><p>Epiphany's mantra: Evolution, not Revolution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters &amp; Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Epiphany Jordan </p><p>02:08 - Top 3 Success Secrets: Listening, Communication, &amp; Introspection </p><p>04:00 - Why Epiphany Jordan focused on Platonic Touch </p><p>05:10 - The Shift: How the last 100 years changed how we touch </p><p>06:40 - The \"Touch = Sex\" Trap in Relationships </p><p>07:15 - How to practice the 4 Guidelines of Touch </p><p>10:00 - Why we need connection now more than ever </p><p>11:20 - Evolution vs. Revolution: Designing the future </p><p>13:00 - \"Somebody Hold Me\": A DIY guide to nurturing touch </p><p>15:30 - The biological health benefits of human touch </p><p>17:05 - Rapid Fire Round: Life-changing moments and Billion-dollar dreams </p><p>19:15 - Meaning of \"Karuna\": Compassion in action </p><p>22:00 - Advice for aspiring careers: Success takes time </p><p>23:30 - Closing thoughts and Podcast subscription </p><p>24:10 - Trivia: Understanding \"Touch Blindness\"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Epiphany Jordan:</strong></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/epiphany-jordan-ba1565/</p><p>http://karunasessions.com/</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/somebody_hold_me/</p><p>FB: https://www.facebook.com/somebodyholdme</p><p>Website: https://www.nurturinghumantouch.com/</p><p>email: info@nurturinghumantouch.com</p><p>Somebody Hold Me on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Somebody-Hold-Me-Persons-Nurturing/dp/1732879206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=26G9F5JK4PU0Q&amp;keywords=somebody+hold+me&amp;qid=1659463575&amp;sprefix=somebody+hold+me%2Caps%2C174&amp;sr=8-2</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:</p><p>Naveen Samala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala</p><p>http://www.naveensamala.com</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW ON TWITTER:</p><p>@guidingvoice</p><p>@naveensamala</p>","author_name":"Naveen Samala & Friends"}