Ep 110. Feeling Triggered in a Relationship Doesn't Mean It's Wrong For You
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Episode Description:
You’ll also learn the confusing or contradictory ways your nervous system may react when experiencing safe love for the first time and tangible steps you can take to begin finding more ease, trust, and safety in your relationships. Listen in for a compassionate and honest guide on what to expect when entering a close relationship and how to filter out social media advice that lacks nuance.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:58] How childhood trauma affects intimate relationships
[06:54] A breakdown of what ‘roads of familiarity’ are
[10:15] Using somatic parts work to prepare for healthy relationships
[15:08] What the ‘road of your deepest desire’ is
[20:01] Building your capacity to receive safe love
[22:23] How these concepts relate to your attachment style
[30:33] Why your parts and nervous system need disconfirming experiences
[37:16] Question 1 – Why do misunderstandings alway turn into big fights?
[45:44] Question 2 – How do I stop caretaking my partner?
[50:40] Question 3 – How do relationships impact the state of my nervous system?
