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Podcast Episode 288: 4 Flawless Strategies for Managing Stress and Revitalizing Your Relationships with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT

Ever had this happen: You’re lounging on the couch after an incredibly long day, binge-watching your favorite series, when your partner calls out from the kitchen… Hey hon…have you seen my keys?

Your body tenses, palms get sweaty, and before you know it, you’re in a full-blown stress spiral over…keys. 

Yes, keys. 

Welcome to the body’s stress response, where even the most mundane requests can feel like a high-stakes interrogation. It can make even the thought of managing stress seem impossible.

Recognizing stress signals and managing stress in relationships is like decoding Morse code—but instead of dots and dashes, you’re dealing with sighs and eye rolls. Is his left eyebrow twitching? Am I suddenly craving chocolate like a contestant on “Survivor”? These are your body’s not-so-subtle ways of saying, “Hey, something’s off here!”

But here’s the kicker—understanding these stress signals can transform your relational dynamics and give you a major leg up on managing your stress. Think of it as turning your relationship into a finely tuned, stress-busting machine. So, let’s break it down in this fantastic podcast episode with our amazing guest, Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT. Elizabeth is a renowned Gottman therapist, founder, Clinical Fellow, and author of I Want This to Work and her upcoming Til Stress Do Us Part (due out September 10, 2024). 

Let’s to dive into the wild world of understanding your body’s stress signals, how they can turn your relationship dynamics upside down, and make managing stress a snap. So grab your magnifying glasses, because we’re about to embark on a journey where Sherlock Holmes meets Dr. Phil!

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:

  • Understanding your body’s stress, which can transform your relational dynamics.
  • Recognizing stress signals in relationships so that conflicts and misunderstandings can be prevented early. 
  • Creative ideas for what to do during conflict/stress management breaks to truly decompress and not just ruminate over the conflict.
  • Using the ‘HARD’ conversation framework—Halt, Attach, Repair, Debrief—to resume discussions in a constructive manner, reaffirming safety and attachment before tackling the tough topics.

Resources We Shared In This Episode:

Pre-Order ‘Til Stress Do Us Part: How to Heal the #1 Issue in Our Relationships now!

Follow Liz on Instagram HERE!

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COO/ Podcast Producer at No Guilt Mom
Brie Tucker has over 20 years of experience coaching parents with a background in early childhood and special needs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and is certified in Positive Discipline as well as a Happiest Baby Educator.

She’s a divorced mom to two teenagers.
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