Sue Johnson
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Dr. Sue Johnson was a prominent clinical psychologist, researcher, and author best known for her development of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. She was a leading expert on relationship bonding, attachment, and conflict resolution, sharing her insights on platforms such as The Tim Ferriss Show.
What Sue Johnson has said on podcasts
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Hold Me Tight conversations build bonds through vulnerable disclosure and responsiveness
“A hold me tight conversation is where one person is able to open up and reach for the other person and share vulnerabilities”
Open the episode · #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting LoveListen at 30:04
Demand-withdraw-demand-defend patterns characterize distressed couples
“That is the typical demand, withdraw, demand, defend dialogue that you'll see in a distressed couple.”
Open the episode · #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting LoveListen at 32:17
Emotional isolation harms human beings
“emotional isolation is toxic for human beings.”
Open the episode · #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting LoveListen at 38:04
Safe relationships promote mutual personal growth in couples
“Couples grow each other in safe relationships.”
Open the episode · #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting LoveListen at 38:39
Bonding conversations predict better sex and greater sexual satisfaction
“they predict better sex, more sexual satisfaction in couples.”
Open the episode · #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting LoveListen at 39:34
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