Episode notes
If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted in your relationship… if simple conversations turn into unexpected fights… or if you’re trying to stay open-hearted without losing yourself — this episode is for you.
In this powerful recap of our 3-part relationship trauma series on Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, I’m sharing the most important moments every couple needs to hear again.
We revisit:
- Why you feel so exhausted in your marriage or relationship — and why it actually makes sense
- Why a simple question can trigger conflict when trauma is involved
- My conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan on how to stay compassionate without becoming a doormat
Inside this episode, you’ll hear the clips I return to again and again, including:
- “Is this a bear… or a stump?” — understanding trauma triggers in relationships
- Why couples get stuck in the fallout instead of healing the real emotional wound
- How to use The Powerful Pause to stop escalating conflict
- The mindset shift that helps you stop blaming yourself
If you're navigating childhood trauma in marriage, emotional triggers, communication breakdowns, or feeling like you're walking on eggshells, this recap will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.
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