Somatic trauma therapist Elizabeth Ferreira joins Forrest to explore how we can create more secure relationships. They talk about the lessons they've learned from their relationship, the impact of trauma and prior relationship wounds, and how very different people can make things work. Topics include complex PTSD, how to work through disagreements, changing our model of relationships, and learning how to actually support your partner.\nI loved this conversation, and hope you enjoy it!\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\xa0\n0:00: Introduction\n1:10: The myth of relationships solving your problems, and self-awareness\n4:25: Me, you, and us\n13:45: Changing your partner by changing yourself\n16:45: Embracing the challenges of vulnerability\n23:25: Disagreeing well, making specific requests, and holding space\n33:05: Learning how to support your partner\n37:40: Five different styles of relationship\n40:55: Moving from trying to please your partner to showing compassion\n45:15: Love as a choice, and expressing wants and needs positively\n49:30: Simply liking your partner\nI am now writing on Substack, check out my work there.\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nIf you\u2019re navigating something messy, call The Dr. John Delony Show. Dr. John shares practical advice on how to connect with people, face depression, overcome anxiety, and learn what it means to be well. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.\xa0\nTransform your health with the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.\nOneSkin focuses on delivering more than superficial results for your skin. Get started today with 15% off using code BEINGWELL at oneskin.co.\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website