The Liz Moody Podcast

Sneaky Signs It's Time To Break Up (+ 4 Tips To Bring The Spark Back)

Nov 10, 2025
Explore how to gauge if your partner is nurturing your growth or holding you back. Discover the ‘Bird Theory’ and why small efforts matter in fostering connection. Learn about the Four Horsemen’s warning signs and how daily rituals can reignite the spark. Delve into the effects of your partner on your nervous system and how to use micro-vulnerability to enhance safety. Plus, practical tips for weekly check-ins to bolster communication. It's all about finding clarity in your relationship dynamics!
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INSIGHT

Partner As Self-Expansion Engine

  • A healthy partner expands your sense of self through shared novelty and encouragement.
  • The self-expansion model links growth with greater relationship satisfaction and fidelity.
INSIGHT

Safety Shows Up In Your Body

  • Your partner should help regulate your nervous system, not trigger anxious physical reactions.
  • Safe partnerships lower cortisol and inflammation while boosting oxytocin on average.
ADVICE

Practice Micro-Vulnerability

  • Practice micro-vulnerability by sharing small, real pieces of yourself and asking for warmth, not fixes.
  • Ask your partner to respond with simple validation like "thank you for telling me" and presence.
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