Are you unintentionally standing in your own way when it comes to love? In this episode, I sit down with renowned relationship coach Jillian Turecki to uncover the nine hard truths that can transform how we approach love and relationships. Based on her new book, It Begins With You, Jillian unpacks how we can heal our relationship with ourselves and start creating the meaningful connections we deserve. We discuss why most relationships fail, how to break free from toxic patterns, and the key steps to building trust, intimacy, and lasting love.
We are the common denominator in all of our relationships. That doesn’t mean blame—it means we have the power to change. Share on XShow Notes
- Jillian defines love as an action (1:38)
- The biggest reason why relationships fail (5:18)
- Our relationship with ourselves is the most important relationship we will ever have. (10:57)
- The root of every relationship issue: the fear of “not being enough” (12:25)
- How to recognize unhealthy patterns and blind spots in your relationships (13:59)
- The ways our inner narrative can sabotage our relationships (17:57)
- Strategies to create space for mindfulness (24:08)
- Defining self-love, and why it’s fundamental to a healthy relationship (26:54)
- “You can’t wait to love yourself to make change.” (30:35)
- Why people go back to unhealthy relationships (31:44)
- Jilian’s advice for approaching a difficult conversation (35:28)
- How to end a relationship (36:27)
- Tips from Jillian for parents on supporting teens as they start dating (44:10)
- Don’t put your partner on a pedestal (49:56)
Resources / People Mentioned
- It Begins With You: 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki
- Jillian on Love podcast
- Byron Katie
- John Steinbeck, author
- When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
- Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
- Joe Dispenza
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