141: How to Have Better Relationships, Everywhere!

This week on the podcast, I have the absolute pleasure to interview Elizabeth Earnshaw, a renowned Gottman therapist and bestselling author (she has a new book coming out in September!) who is the owner of a thriving family and marriage therapy practice. She is known for her popular Instagram account @lizlistens and has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, and more.    Elizabeth and I delve into various crucial topics concerning relationships and stress management.  We talk about: What a healthy relationships is and what kind of stressors are faced by couples and singles How to recognize and address stress in relationships, both external (work, family) and internal (relationship dynamics) What "stress spillover" is in a relationship The significance of emotional regulation in conflict resolution and the importance of taking pauses during heated moments The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse in relationships Recommended strategies like to de-escalate conflicts and regain composure before addressing issues The importance of early stress recognition to prevent conflicts from escalating The need for self-awareness in maintaining healthy communication Elizabeth shares such valuable insights and this is a must listen if you want to focus on managing stress and fostering healthy communication in relationships. Website: elizabethearnshaw.com The Balancing Act | Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT | Substack For more free tips and up to date information, click here to register for the Smart Dating Academy free newsletter!   https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy/