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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Hold Me Tight
Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Book • 2008
In 'Hold Me Tight,' Dr. Sue Johnson presents a revolutionary approach to understanding and enhancing romantic relationships.
The book is grounded in attachment theory and EFT, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and dependency in adult relationships.
It outlines seven crucial conversations that couples can have to recognize and address negative patterns, understand deeper feelings, and reestablish a secure emotional bond.
The book includes practical exercises, real-life case studies, and sage advice to help couples nurture, protect, and grow their relationships.
The book is grounded in attachment theory and EFT, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and dependency in adult relationships.
It outlines seven crucial conversations that couples can have to recognize and address negative patterns, understand deeper feelings, and reestablish a secure emotional bond.
The book includes practical exercises, real-life case studies, and sage advice to help couples nurture, protect, and grow their relationships.
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Mentioned in 15 episodes
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as a book on adult attachment theory.


Greg Mckeown

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#719: Walk & Talk with Greg McKeown — How to Find Your Purpose and Master Essentialism in 2024
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as the best relationship book he's ever read.


Shane Parrish

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#62 Dr. Sue Johnson: Cracking the Code of Love
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as a resource for understanding adult attachment theory and improving relationships.


Greg McKeown

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355. How to Find Your Purpose and Master Essentialism with Tim Ferriss
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as a best-selling book that has taught countless couples how to enhance and repair their love relationships.


Tim Ferriss

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#529: Iconic Therapist Dr. Sue Johnson — How to Improve Sex and Crack the Code of Love
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as an excellent resource for understanding and applying attachment theory in relationships.


John Vervaeke

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Lectern Q&As: The Virtue of Love | Featuring John Vervaeke, Ethan, and Ellie
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as an amazing relationship book that explores the dance of attachment in couples.


Ryan Holiday

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Ramit Sethi on How to Generate Wealth
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as the creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy and author of "Hold Me Tight".


Forrest Hanson

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Attachment Masterclass: Sue Johnson, Rick Hanson, Julie Mennano, and Elizabeth Ferreira
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in relation to secure attachment theory and meaningful moments in relationships.


Greg McKeown

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291. Crafting Authentic Connections with Topaz Adizes (Part 1)
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in relation to attachment theory and its impact on relationships.


Greg McKeown

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256. The Formative Power of Attachment (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 3)
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as a resource for learning about attachment styles.

Sheila Rae Gregoire

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Episode 273: Are Traditionally Christian Marriages Linked to More Immaturity? The Data Speaks!
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as essential reading for deepening connections and understanding love.


Greg Mckeown

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278. Strength in Belonging with Sue Johnson (Part 1)
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as a life-changing book for understanding relationships.


Ryan Holiday

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sue Johnson on Building Lasting Relationships
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herself as a resource for understanding and improving relationships.

Neil Sattin


Sue Johnson

100: Attraction - How to Sustain It and How to Revive It - with John Gottman and Sue Johnson
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as one of his favorite books.


Ryan Holiday

It’s Always Happening | What Little Wins Can You Find
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, referencing her work on understanding the deeper issues in relationships.

Lair Torrent

The Unfinished Man with Lair Torrent (Part 1): What We’ve Learned About Relationships
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as the guest of the podcast and author of the book.


Eric Zimmer

Dr. Sue Johnson on Navigating Romantic Relationships
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as a great resource for understanding attachment theory.


Jordan Harbinger

Bonus: How to Stop Falling for Everyone You Date | Stereo Sunday
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as a book that helped identify the conflict cycle.


Kevin Hales

Emancipate Your Mind: 005: Understanding the Conflict Cycle in Relationships with Marriage Therapist, Kevin Hales
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in relation to demon dialogues and patterns in relationships.

James Hawkins

61. The Stuck Series: Clients Using Blame
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throughout the podcast as the subject of the episode, reflecting on her life and work in EFT.

James Hawkins

Ryan Rana

83. Honoring Sue Pt2: Trusting and Working with Emotion