75. The Secrets to Self-Love and Healthy Relationships | Jillian Turecki

Dr Espen Podcast

Tweetable quote from Jillian

“You have to let go of what you thought life was supposed to be like.”

Summary

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to self-love and transform your relationships? In this episode of the Dr Espen Podcast, I sit down with Jillian Turecki—certified relationship coach, author, and host of Jillian on Love—to dive deep into the emotional roots of love, connection, and self-worth.

Jillian shares her journey from yoga teacher to relationship coach, revealing how the mind-body connection shapes our emotional and relational well-being. We explore the true meaning of self-love, which Jillian defines as self-acceptance, and uncover why embracing our imperfections is key to building healthy connections.

About our guest:

Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher, author, and host of the Podcast, Jillian On Love. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands over the last 20 years through her teachings, courses, and writing to revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their romantic relationships. Jillian is sought out for her compassionate, direct, and very authentic style of coaching, teaching and writing.

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It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your LifePre-Order Link: https://www.jillianturecki.com/book

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:00:43 - Introduction to Jillian Turecki

00:02:34 - Jillian's Journey into Relationships

00:07:05 - The Importance of Communication in Relationships

00:08:35 - Three actionable tools for enhancing one's relationship with self and others

00:12:52 - Strategies for improving communication skills

00:17:08 - How personal growth influences the type of relationships we attract

00:20:05 - How to cope with and heal from heartbreak and emotional pain

00:23:45 - The concept of self-love and its connection to self-acceptance and self-worth

00:26:20 - The role of family upbringing in shaping emotional expression and relationships

00:30:30 - How emotions manifest physically and the importance of addressing both

00:35:11 - How trapped emotions can lead to physical pain and the importance of emotional release

00:40:07 - Jillian's Book: It Begins With You

00:42:13 - Jillian’s Message to the World