In part two of this powerful conversation, licensed therapist JJ Brake sits down with Foster and Cesar for a live couples session, revealing how her Internal Family Systems and Intimacy from the Inside Out work helps partners connect beneath conflict. You will hear Foster and Cesar unpack a real moment of tension, guided by JJ’s compassionate framework for understanding triggers, defensiveness, and emotional parts within relationships.JJ also shares her own breaking moment: losing her family home in the devastating Altadena fires. She opens up about grief, resilience, and the concept of “post-traumatic growth”, reflecting on how tragedy can become fertile ground for healing and renewal. This episode is a raw and heart-centered exploration of love, trauma, and the courage to stay connected through it all.In this episode they explore: What happens when a therapist leads her clients (live!) through a real couples conflictHow Internal Family Systems (IFS) reveals the hidden “parts” behind our reactionsThe surprising power of humor in therapy and emotional repairWhat it really means to feel seen versus dismissed by your partnerHow anger, grief, and resilience can coexist in the healing processTo connect with JJ Brake, visit jjbrake.com. Her app Unblend.me is the first platform designed for between-session mental wellness. Try it for free now! Also mentioned: The Gottman MethodIntimacy From The Inside OutNon-Violent Communication / Courageous CommunicationInternal Family SystemsListen to Part 1 of our conversation with JJ Brake here: Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Heal Relationships with JJ Brake. You can also watch the episodes on YouTube.If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to follow Beauty in the Break on your favorite podcast app and leave a review!Reach out to the show—send an email or voice note to [email protected] and be sure to follow on Instagram. Cesar Cardona:Attend his upcoming speaking engagementsListen to music from Cesar + The Clew on Apple Music and SpotifyReceive his monthly newsletter Insights That MatterFoster Wilson:Buy her poetry book Afternoon AbundanceLearn about her postpartum servicesReceive her monthly newsletter Foster’s VillageCreated & Hosted by: Cesar Cardona and Foster WilsonExecutive Producer: Glenn MilleySpecial Guest: JJ BrakeSend us a text

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