How to Have Better Relationships, Everywhere!
Episode 141, Aug 12, 12:30 AM
This week on the podcast, I have the absolute pleasure to interview Elizabeth Earnshaw, a renowned Gottman therapist and bestselling author (she has a new book coming out in September!) who is the owner of a thriving family and marriage therapy practice. She is known for her popular Instagram account @lizlistens and has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, and more.
Elizabeth and I delve into various crucial topics concerning relationships and stress management.
We talk about:
Elizabeth and I delve into various crucial topics concerning relationships and stress management.
We talk about:
- What a healthy relationships is and what kind of stressors are faced by couples and singles
- How to recognize and address stress in relationships, both external (work, family) and internal (relationship dynamics)
- What "stress spillover" is in a relationship
- The significance of emotional regulation in conflict resolution and the importance of taking pauses during heated moments
- The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse in relationships
- Recommended strategies like to de-escalate conflicts and regain composure before addressing issues
- The importance of early stress recognition to prevent conflicts from escalating
- The need for self-awareness in maintaining healthy communication
Elizabeth shares such valuable insights and this is a must listen if you want to focus on managing stress and fostering healthy communication in relationships.
Website: elizabethearnshaw.com
The Balancing Act | Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT | Substack
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