The Science of Better Relationships: 3 Experts Share What Really Works | Spotlight Convo
Good Life Project
Jonathan Fields / Acast
4.6 • 3.2K Ratings
🗓️ 28 August 2025
⏱️ 77 minutes
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Summary
Ever wonder why some relationships thrive through challenges while others crumble? In this spotlight episode, leading relationship researchers share the exact patterns that predict relationship success, revealing why conflict isn't the problem—it's how we navigate it that matters.
Learn practical tools from the Gottmans' decades of research, discover how self-awareness shapes stronger connections with Yung Pueblo, and explore science-backed strategies for deepening friendships with expert Danielle Bayard Jackson.
You can find Julie & John Gottman at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with The Gottmans
You can find Yung Pueblo at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Yung
You can find Danielle at: Better Female Friendships | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Danielle
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| 0:00.0 | So what if you could look inside thousands of relationships and identify the exact patterns |
| 0:06.7 | that determine whether they flourish or fade? And what if understanding these patterns could |
| 0:11.5 | transform nearly every relationship in your life from romantic partnerships to friendships? |
| 0:16.3 | Here's what's fascinating to me about this. After decades of research and working with real couples, |
| 0:21.7 | we know now that there are specific measurable behaviors that can predict with over 90% |
| 0:27.1 | accuracy whether a relationship will thrive or struggle. And today's conversation brings together |
| 0:31.8 | three brilliant minds who've dedicated their lives to understanding what makes connections work. |
| 0:37.7 | My guest today are relationship pioneers, doctors John and Julie Gottman, |
| 0:42.1 | who spent over 50 years studying thousands of couples in their famous love lab, |
| 0:46.5 | along with meditation teacher and author Young Pueblo, |
| 0:49.8 | who shares his powerful insights about self-awareness and connection, |
| 0:52.7 | and friendship expert Danielle Bayard |
| 0:54.9 | Jackson, who reveals the science behind strong or female friendships. And you'll learn the |
| 1:00.0 | surprising ratio of positive to negative interactions that healthy relationships maintain, |
| 1:04.9 | why conflict isn't the real problem in relationships, and how personal growth creates a |
| 1:10.0 | foundation for deeper connections. |
| 1:11.4 | We explore why conversations that we most fear having with friends might actually strengthen our bonds |
| 1:17.1 | and discover practical tools for building more authentic relationships in every area of life. |
| 1:22.9 | So excited to share this conversation with you. |
| 1:25.6 | I'm Jonathan Fields and this is Good Life Project. |
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