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754. Stress Is Killing You + Your Relationship: Here’s How To Fix It

2025/3/20
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Lindsay: 我认为很多关系中的不和谐都源于压力,以及我们无法有效地处理、预防和理解压力,以及我们对伴侣对压力的体验的误解。压力就像脱缰的火车,会让我们不知不觉地陷入其中。我们需要学会觉察自己的压力来源,进行自我调节,并向亲近的人寻求理解和支持。在与伴侣的相处中,我们需要及时沟通自己的压力状态,避免误解和冲突。 Krista: 我认为我们对压力有多么不自知,压力是生活中一种潜流,几乎一直存在于我们之中,而我们没有意识到它,也没有把它带入到我们身处何地或感受什么的对话中。很多人承受着巨大的压力,这使得他们难以真诚、脆弱、真实地建立联系。最深刻的联系发生在压力较小的时候,例如度假或约会之夜。在压力下,我会下意识地依赖亲近的人,而没有清晰地表达自己的需求和感受。了解伴侣的感受,能够帮助我更好地调节自己的情绪,并找到解决问题的办法。压力是正常的,有时甚至是健康的,它也提供了深化关系和提升清晰度的机会。 Elizabeth Earnshaw: 我在2020年开始注意到更多的人因为工作、育儿等外部因素而产生冲突,这表明压力而非沟通技巧才是问题的核心。人们通常知道如何管理压力,但当压力超过自身承受能力时,生理反应会阻碍有效的沟通。面对威胁时,大脑和身体会协同工作以保护自身,这会影响人际关系中的合作。处理伴侣间因压力导致的沟通障碍的第一步是提升觉察力,认识到压力才是问题的根源,而非伴侣的个人问题。压力过大时,大脑会将事物视为威胁,这会阻碍有效的沟通、幽默感、感情表达、解决问题的能力以及好奇心。处理压力需要个体和团队两个层面的努力:个体层面在于识别压力信号并进行自我调节;团队层面在于改变生活方式,减少压力源。觉察自身压力状态,并采取措施缓解压力,能够避免负面情绪影响人际关系。为了避免压力影响人际关系,需要采取措施来处理压力,例如深呼吸、与朋友交谈或进行体育锻炼等,让压力荷尔蒙从血液中排出大约需要20分钟。男性和女性应对压力的方式不同,男性倾向于回避,女性倾向于表达,这需要双方在沟通中互相理解和包容。女性在压力下更需要情感支持,男性则更需要体验式亲密关系,双方需要互相理解和满足彼此的需求。在压力下,人们渴望得到伴侣的关注和支持,这源于对安全感的需求。在沟通中,人们常常无意中加剧彼此的压力,这需要双方学习如何共同调节情绪。积极的回应方式并非总是有效的,它可能无法满足伴侣的需求,甚至加剧其压力。在共情伴侣的同时,也要注意保护自身的情绪,避免过度依赖或被对方的情绪影响。在表达共情的同时,也要表达自身感受,这有助于双方更好地理解彼此。我们应对压力的方式,一部分源于早期经历的反应性行为模式,一部分源于模仿学习。创伤经历会改变我们对压力的反应方式,这需要在人际关系中得到理解和支持。了解伴侣应对压力的方式,需要通过多次缓慢的沟通和共同的顿悟来实现。反思自身行为对伴侣的影响,有助于改变不健康的应对模式,并建立更和谐的关系。亲密关系能够治愈童年时期缺乏的安全感,并建立新的安全依恋关系。

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This chapter explores how couples are often unaware of how stress impacts their relationships. It examines how stress manifests differently in men and women, the importance of self-awareness and communication, and strategies for mitigating the negative effects of stress.
  • Stress is an undercurrent in many lives, often unnoticed until it significantly affects relationships.
  • Stress impacts not only the relationship but also individual behavior and energy within it.
  • Open communication about stress levels is crucial for maintaining healthy connections.

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It’s time to unpack the connection between stress and relationship issues with renowned family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw. Her latest book, ‘Til Stress Do Us Part reveals the sneaky ways unrecognized stress can be the silent saboteur in love, friendships, and family dynamics.

Ahead, Elizabeth explains how stress subtly creeps into our daily routines and relationships, often going unnoticed until it's too late. She shares strategies on how to navigate the stress cycle and tips for communication that foster safety + connection. 

You'll walk away from this episode with practical advice and a deep knowing that you're not alone in the quest to cultivate healthier relationships. We are ALL impacted by stress, one way or another—Elizabeth helps you come to terms with it, and at the same time, transmute it! 

We also talk about:

  • The science behind stress hormones and their impact on communication

  • How men and women typically respond to stress in relationships

  • The power of naming stressors to diffuse conflict

  • Why humor is an essential tool in resolving arguments

  • Navigating the four phases of a relationship

  • The role of early childhood experiences on stress management

  • Strategies for preventing the “pressure cooker” effect in partnerships

  • Balancing emotional and experiential intimacy with your partner

  • Tips for setting boundaries to manage daily stress

  • The importance of self-awareness and accountability in nurturing relationships

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