739. The Hard Dating + Relationship Truths Everyone Needs to Hear with Jillian Turecki

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Education, Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Join Lindsey as she sits down with Jillian Turecki, Certified Relationship Coach, Teacher, Author, and Host of the Podcast, Jillian On Love. Be the first to hear insights from Jillian’s brand new book, "It Begins With You: The Nine Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life." Ahead, Jillian explains how understanding our childhood influences can heal current relationship patterns—and what “taking a break” really means. Plus, unravel the balance between chemistry and safety in dating so you can feel confident and in control as you sift through suitors. With juicy advice for anyone dating, in a relationship, or in a single season, Jillian breaks down how to prioritize self-worth and protect your authenticity. She also covers essential tips for navigating tough conversations, overcoming codependency, and managing stress. We also talk about: The importance of self-regulation + co-regulation techniques How physical touch can strengthen emotional bonds The differences between chemistry, lust, + true love How to clearly communicate sexual boundaries Personal stories about breaking free from codependency The profound impact of resolving parent-child issues Identifying + managing relationship "red flags" Embracing independence while fostering interdependence Tips for maintaining friendship within a romantic relationship Resources Book: https://www.jillianturecki.com/book Instagram:@jillianturecki TikTok: @jillianturecki Website: https://bio.site/jillianturecki Pre-order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book. Sponsors: JS Health | Go to jshealthvitamins.com/a30 and use code ALMOST30 to get 20% off your first order! LMNT | Go to DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30 and get a free sample pack with any order. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off the 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Audible | New members can try Audible free for 30 days. Visit Audible.com/ALMOST30 or text ALMOST30 to 500-500. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community: facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Almost 30 podcast. I'm Lindsay and I'm Krista and we're your hosts, guides, and friends on this path.
0:07.6	Almost 30 is not about your age. It's about the feeling. All of us are almost something, seeking community and resources to support the rumblings of transformation within us.
0:17.5	Our conversations are deep dives, shepherded by our insatiable curiosity and desire for
0:23.2	connection, enduring inspiration, and a sense of levity that we can all benefit from. We're looking to
0:29.4	find the magic in the human experience. Buckle up, baby. Your evolution is waiting.
0:38.3	Hello, everybody. Welcome to the Almost 30 podcast. It's Lindsay, and this is my best friend,
0:43.6	Crystal Williams. We're so happy you're here. How are we feeling? Welcome to the show. I'm so
0:48.4	excited about this episode with Jillian. It's just one of the best. I just, I, I love her very direct, but very loving approach to relationships.
1:04.4	Her writing is like some of my favorite.
1:07.2	I don't know.
1:07.8	It's so clear.
1:09.0	I literally think about it.
1:09.7	Why do I love it?
1:10.5	There was a post she did the other day that says, we don't talk enough about how looking at our phones
1:15.0	while someone is trying to connect with us is a form of rejection. Simple. You said the facts.
1:20.9	And it's so real. So real. It's just, it's just so good. Yeah.
1:28.1	And I also think she gives us, and maybe this is why the subtitle of her book is such,
1:34.3	but like she does give us some hard truths with a lot of love and then support behind it.
1:40.4	One of something she said the other day about taking a break, maybe it was an email
1:45.2	she sent. She's like, the truth is like taking a break from a relationship as the end of the
1:50.3	relationship. Wow. I don't think it's always 100% true. Wow, that's a good one. But she then
1:56.5	goes on to, you know, explain her thoughts behind why, but... Why?
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