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This week, Valeria sits down with her friend, renowned relationship coach and author Jillian Turecki, as they delve into the hard truths of love, self-acceptance, and healing. Jillian shares deeply personal stories from her life, including the struggles of marriage, the failures of couples therapy, and how heartbreak inspired her to write her highly anticipated book, It Begins with You. Together, they explore the nine core truths from the book, such as why "no one is coming to save you," the difference between lust and love, and the importance of making peace with your parents.

From recognizing and overcoming childhood trauma to learning mindfulness and self-advocacy, Jillian offers practical tools for navigating the challenges of relationships. They discuss controlling the mind, communicating effectively, and why choosing yourself is key to finding connection, intimacy, and fulfillment. Whether you're single, married, or in the process of self-discovery, this episode offers actionable insights to repair your relationship with yourself and build the love you deserve. Don't miss this powerful discussion with one of today’s leading voices in relational healing.

It Begins with You by Jillian Turecki: https://www.jillianturecki.com/book 

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Listen to Jillian on Love: https://open.spotify.com/episode/497ZjewWIwCca2E5ASpZ9B 

Jillian Turecki website: https://www.jillianturecki.com/ 

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What we talked about: 

00:32 Jillian’s Personal Journey & Writing It Begins With You 

02:00 The Struggles of Marriage and Therapy

03:41 Healing Through Helping Others

05:31 The Challenges of Couples Therapy

08:51 The Hard Truths of Relationships

16:50 Making Peace with Your Parents

19:44 Recognizing and Overcoming Childhood Trauma

27:00 Choosing Yourself in Relationships

35:55 Controlling the Mind and Navigating Thoughts

40:59 Mindfulness in Relationships

41:17 Self-Awareness and Gaslighting

43:06 Differentiating Lust and Love

43:44 The Practice of Love

47:29 Understanding Love and Acceptance

01:01:22 The Importance of Self-Advocacy

01:08:48 Male Psychology in Relationships

01:12:24 Effective Communication Strategies

01:15:12 Empowerment and Change

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