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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Creating a Secure Relationship with Elizabeth Earnshaw

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Being Well

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

4.82.4K Ratings

🗓️ 15 November 2021

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

We all want a relationship that's more than just functional, we want one that's truly fulfilling. On today's episode Forrest is joined by a wonderful therapist and author who focuses on giving people the tools they need to communicate, navigate hard times, and create deeper connections with other people: Elizabeth Earnshaw. They explore how the pandemic impacted our relationships, the Gottman approach, the stages of a relationship, balancing differing needs for intimacy, and how to request and give repair. They then close the episode with a fun game focused on debunking common relationship myths.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello and welcome to Being Well, I'm Forest Hanson.

0:10.4

If you're new to the podcast, this is where we explore the practical science of lasting

0:14.8

well-being.

0:15.8

And if you've listened before, welcome back.

0:18.1

On today's episode, we're focusing on continuing to improve our relationships.

0:22.8

The way we do relationships has changed a lot during my lifetime alone.

0:27.3

People are getting married later.

0:29.0

They're less likely to have children, much to the chagrin of both of my parents.

0:33.5

And we're generally more focused on getting our psychological and emotional needs met.

0:38.0

But it's simply, we're looking for relationships that are fulfilling rather than just functional.

0:42.9

I'm joined by a wonderful therapist and author today who focuses on giving people the tools

0:47.4

they need to communicate, navigate heart times, and create deeper connections with other

0:52.5

people, Elizabeth Ornshaw.

0:55.0

This is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the founder of a better life therapy, and

0:59.4

the author of I Want This to Work, an inclusive guide to navigating the most difficult relationship

1:04.6

issues we face in the modern age.

1:07.0

You might also know her as Liz listens on Instagram where she's helped countless people

1:11.5

transform their relationships.

1:14.0

Before we get into my conversation with Liz, a couple of quick reminders.

1:17.3

If you've been enjoying the show, please subscribe to us through the platform of your choice

1:21.1

and hey, maybe even leave a rating and a positive review.

1:24.7

It really does help us out.

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