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Published Mar 20, 2023

#269: How to Be a Better Partner with Jillian Turecki

Certified relationship coach Jillian Turecki delves into attachment styles, effective communication, and emotional behaviors in relationships, sharing personal growth insights and exploring gender differences to help you become a better partner.
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  • Transformations

    shares how unexpected inspirations can lead to transformative experiences. She recalls being skeptical about Tony Robbins until a friend convinced her to watch his videos, which profoundly resonated with her and changed her perspective 1. Jillian also recounts a deeply personal story of loss and rebirth, describing how the end of her marriage and the death of her mother led her to channel her grief into a new form of coaching 2.

    I could not believe I was like, why can't I get this relationship thing right? And for me, right meant lasting, because I've had some really lovely, beautiful relationships. So I became obsessed, and I've always been sort of obsessed about what makes a relationship works. But now I got really obsessed.

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    These experiences highlight the power of transformative moments in shaping one's path.

       

    Trauma

    Dealing with trauma is a significant theme in Jillian's journey. She discusses how emotional suppression was a coping mechanism she developed to avoid being difficult and causing emotional dysregulation in her family 3. Jillian also touches on the concept of the 'difficult child,' explaining that such children are often highly sensitive and pick up on family dysfunctions 4.

    The gist of the difficult child is that basically the difficult child is just a highly sensitive child who picks up on the dysfunction of the family.

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    These insights shed light on how early experiences and trauma can shape one's emotional landscape.

       

    Mentors

    Influences and mentors have played a crucial role in Jillian's personal and professional growth. She transitioned from being a yoga teacher to a relationship coach, driven by her fascination with the mind-body connection and the desire to help others 5. Jillian also acknowledges the importance of mentors in her journey, highlighting how they have guided her through various stages of her career 6.

    I've always been very lucky to. Teachers have always come into my life at the right time for yoga. I've had a lot of mentors and teachers and people who I've learned from.

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    These influences have been instrumental in shaping her approach to coaching and personal development.

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