Why You’re Still Lonely in Love: The Truth About Modern Relationships with Jillian Turecki
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
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This week, Valeria sits down with her friend, renowned relationship coach and author Jillian Turecki, as they delve into the hard truths of love, self-acceptance, and healing. Jillian shares deeply personal stories from her life, including the struggles of marriage, the failures of couples therapy, and how heartbreak inspired her to write her highly anticipated book, It Begins with You. Together, they explore the nine core truths from the book, such as why "no one is coming to save you," the difference between lust and love, and the importance of making peace with your parents.
From recognizing and overcoming childhood trauma to learning mindfulness and self-advocacy, Jillian offers practical tools for navigating the challenges of relationships. They discuss controlling the mind, communicating effectively, and why choosing yourself is key to finding connection, intimacy, and fulfillment. Whether you're single, married, or in the process of self-discovery, this episode offers actionable insights to repair your relationship with yourself and build the love you deserve. Don't miss this powerful discussion with one of today’s leading voices in relational healing.
It Begins with You by Jillian Turecki: https://www.jillianturecki.com/book
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What we talked about:
00:32 Jillian’s Personal Journey & Writing It Begins With You
02:00 The Struggles of Marriage and Therapy
03:41 Healing Through Helping Others
05:31 The Challenges of Couples Therapy
08:51 The Hard Truths of Relationships
16:50 Making Peace with Your Parents
19:44 Recognizing and Overcoming Childhood Trauma
27:00 Choosing Yourself in Relationships
35:55 Controlling the Mind and Navigating Thoughts
40:59 Mindfulness in Relationships
41:17 Self-Awareness and Gaslighting
43:06 Differentiating Lust and Love
43:44 The Practice of Love
47:29 Understanding Love and Acceptance
01:01:22 The Importance of Self-Advocacy
01:08:48 Male Psychology in Relationships
01:12:24 Effective Communication Strategies
01:15:12 Empowerment and Change
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