How is hypervigilance impacting your marriage? Is your anxiety creating constant tension between you and your partner? And if you are the partner of someone experiencing hypervigilance, are you at the end of your tether trying to support them and coming up short?

The truth is, most relatioships treat hypervigilance as a proble to fix, which in turn creates more disconnection and conflict. The good news is... There's a different way to view this pattern, a way that will support both partners in feeling safe and connected within the relationship. In this episode we share 3 key steps to turn the pattern of hypervigilance from a problem to fix into a gift for the relationship. This episode is for every anxious attached who has felt broken and not seen, not only within the marriage, but also within support containers such as therapy. You are not alone in this and you are not broken.  And this episode is also for every partner of someone experiencing hypervigilance, who feels at a loss as to how to support their spouse. These 3 steps will  make all the difference. 

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Chapters:
00:00 — Understanding Hypervigilance in Relationships
02:59 — The Problem vs. Puzzle Perspective
05:58 — The Impact of External Validation
08:56 — The Journey from Conflict to Connection
11:54 — Reframing the Relationship Dynamic
14:46 — The Hero's Journey in Marriage
17:54 — Embracing Humility and Perspective
21:08 — Finding Common Ground in Truths
26:02 — Navigating Emotional Landscapes: Masculine and Feminine Dynamics
32:15 — The Power of External and Internal Curiosity
36:51 — Understanding Hypervigilance: A Gift of Observation
47:08 — Transforming Trauma into Trust and Connection

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