The Dr. Hyman Show

Why Love Feels So Hard — And How to Finally Feel Safe in Your Relationships (with Jillian Turecki)

26 Nov 2025

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When relationships feel chaotic, it’s usually not just about the moment—it’s old patterns running the show. In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with Jillian Turecki, relationship expert and bestselling author of It Begins With YOU, about why love can feel so hard and how to finally feel safe. Jillian opens up about her own heartbreak, loss, and transformation, and shares what she’s learned about healing old wounds and building relationships that feel secure, balanced, and real. Watch our full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We discuss: • How to regulate your emotions and stay connected during conflict • The difference between past wounds and present triggers • Science-backed tools you can use to build emotional safety and trust • Why generosity, curiosity, and respect create lasting intimacy • How to choose a healthy partner and stop repeating old patterns Lasting love gets easier when you calm your body, challenge old stories, practice repair, and try to choose wisely from the start. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, BON CHARGE, Function Health, Sunlighten, Timeline and Paleovalley. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. This holiday season get 25% off until December 31st. Head to boncharge.com to receive this offer today! Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Head over to sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 20% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 20% off today. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. (0:00) Introduction to emotional regulation in relationships (2:27) Jillian Turecki's personal journey and insights (7:22) Childhood conditioning's impact on adult relationships (13:12) Techniques for self-regulation and managing triggers (23:32) Addressing heartbreak, emotional trauma, and prolonged grief (33:00) Building and maintaining healthy relationships (38:54) Tools for better relationships and challenging unconscious expectations (47:06) Exploring the nine truths about love and unique relationship arrangements (57:40) How to choose the right partner (1:01:31) Resources for relationship improvement by Jillian Turecki (1:03:22) Sponsor message

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Why Love Feels So Hard — And How to Finally Feel Safe in Your Relationships (with Jillian Turecki)

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