Diary Of An Empath Podcast

How to Be Secure & Less Anxious In Relationships; Julie Menanno

In this conversation, Julie Menanno, a licensed therapist and author of the book Secure Love, discusses the importance of secure attachment in relationships. She explains the mission of teaching people how to be emotionally supportive to each other and the need for specific skills to achieve emotional support. The conversation explores common issues in couples, the different attachment styles, and the impact of attachment styles on the sex life of individuals. Julie provides insights on how to overcome conflicts and change patterns in relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication and education on sex. In this conversation, Keresse Thompson, LCSW, interviews Julie Menanno about her book 'Secure Love' and discusses how to express needs in a relationship and the importance of communication. Julie shares insights on how to approach difficult conversations with a partner, emphasizing the need to ground oneself and understand the fears and concerns of both individuals. She suggests leading with empathy and understanding, acknowledging that there may be valid reasons for a partner's resistance or withdrawal. Julie also highlights the importance of ongoing communication and seeking professional help if needed. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of open and honest communication in building a secure and fulfilling relationship.

Takeaways:

Secure attachment is essential for healthy relationships and involves being emotionally supportive to each other.

Common issues in couples include negative communication cycles and a lack of emotional safety.

Understanding attachment styles, including anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment, can help individuals navigate their relationships.

Creating secure attachment requires self-regulation, self-connection, and learning to give and receive emotional support.

Attachment styles can significantly impact the sex life of individuals, and open communication and education on sex are crucial for a fulfilling sexual relationship. Ground yourself before approaching difficult conversations with your partner.

Lead with empathy and understanding, acknowledging your partner's perspective.

Initiate ongoing communication and create a safe space for discussing relationship issues.

Seek professional help if needed to address persistent challenges.

About

Keresse is a Licensed clinical social worker and an intuitive empath/professional Tarot Reader. In this podcast we will discuss topics from her life such as dating, mental health, life purpose, and spirituality. If you are on a journey of growth, then this is the podcast for you.


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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Julie Menanno, MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Relationship Coach. Julie operates a clinical therapy practice in Bozeman, Montana, and leads a global relationship coaching practice with a team of trained coaches. She is an expert in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and specializes in attachment issues within relationships.

Julie is the author of the best-selling book Secure Love, published by Simon and Schuster in January 2024. She provides relationship insights to over 1.3 million Instagram followers and hosts The Secure Love Podcast, where she shares real-time couples coaching sessions to help listeners navigate relational challenges. Julie also hosts a bi-weekly discussion group on relationship and self-help topics. A sought-after public speaker and podcast guest, Julie is dedicated to helping individuals and couples foster secure, fulfilling relationships.

Julie lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her husband of 25 years, their six children, and their beloved dog. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, Pilates, reading psychology books, and studying Italian.

https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/
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