754. Stress Is Killing You + Your Relationship: Here’s How To Fix It

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

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

4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

It’s time to unpack the connection between stress and relationship issues with renowned family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw. Her latest book, ‘Til Stress Do Us Part reveals the sneaky ways unrecognized stress can be the silent saboteur in love, friendships, and family dynamics. Ahead, Elizabeth explains how stress subtly creeps into our daily routines and relationships, often going unnoticed until it's too late. She shares strategies on how to navigate the stress cycle and tips for communication that foster safety + connection. You'll walk away from this episode with practical advice and a deep knowing that you're not alone in the quest to cultivate healthier relationships. We are ALL impacted by stress, one way or another—Elizabeth helps you come to terms with it, and at the same time, transmute it! We also talk about: The science behind stress hormones and their impact on communication How men and women typically respond to stress in relationships The power of naming stressors to diffuse conflict Why humor is an essential tool in resolving arguments Navigating the four phases of a relationship The role of early childhood experiences on stress management Strategies for preventing the “pressure cooker” effect in partnerships Balancing emotional and experiential intimacy with your partner Tips for setting boundaries to manage daily stress The importance of self-awareness and accountability in nurturing relationships Resources Instagram: @lizlistens Get the book: tilstressdouspart.com or on Amazon 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: Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide. Ritual | Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. Audible | New members can try Audible free for 30 days. Visit Audible.com/ALMOST30 or text ALMOST30 to 500-500. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] or go to https://advertising.libsyn.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	Hello and welcome to almost 30 podcast.
0:15.0	Hi, everybody. Welcome to the show. It's Lindsay and Krista. Just bringing you the heat. Let me tell you one thing that's important.
0:22.9	You don't need to be 30 or almost 30 to listen. You can be whoever you are, wherever you are,
0:27.2	on earth or outside of earth to listen. We just started the show when we were turning 30.
0:32.8	When we felt super lost, we kind of hit rock bottom, found each other and wanted to have conversations around
0:38.3	spirituality, health and wellness, relationships. And each week we bring on an amazing guest
0:43.8	or professional or researcher or author. And then we also do solo episodes where we share
0:49.4	vulnerably and honestly about our lives. And I'm really excited about today's episode. I always
0:54.0	love when a therapist comes in. Oh my gosh, me too. Because I'm really excited about today's episode. I always love when a therapist comes in.
0:55.7	Oh my gosh, me too.
0:57.2	Because I'm like, free session.
0:58.7	Cool.
0:59.1	Yes.
1:00.4	No, Elizabeth Earnshaw joins us today.
1:03.5	I sat down with her in New York.
1:04.8	Her new book, Till Stress to us part, is out now.
1:08.1	And basically, the concept for this book is super simple but very important.
1:13.0	I and I agree with it. So much of the unrest in our relationships stems from stress and our
1:25.6	inability to metabolize it, inability to prevent it, our like
1:32.2	misunderstanding of it and misunderstanding of the others' experience of stress. So I just love
1:39.0	this conversation. She is just a wealth of knowledge and experience, especially related to couples, whether it's
1:46.6	romantic couples or within friendships or family dynamics. So she shared a lot of client stories,
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