199: Brain Science and Relationships with Juliane Taylor Shore
Feb 27, 2024
auto_awesome
Explore how brain science influences relationships with insights from Juliane Taylor Shore. Learn the importance of setting boundaries, understanding safety, and navigating tough conversations with compassion and empathy. Discover the power of personal imagery in communication and the significance of self-compassion in relationship dynamics. Dive into the challenges of setting boundaries, building trust through effective communication, and the importance of practicing patience for long-lasting change.
Understanding neurobiology helps in setting boundaries for deeper connections.
Implementing internal and external boundaries promotes mutual respect and self-regulation in relationships.
Deep dives
Decentralizing the Practice of Couples Therapy
The podcast episode discusses the importance of decentralizing the practice of couples therapy. The host, Shane Birkel, shares his journey of starting the Couples Therapist Inner Circle as a community for therapists to enhance their skills in working with couples. He emphasizes the need for diverse voices and perspectives in the field, aiming to make couples therapy more inclusive and accessible by keeping the Inner Circle membership affordable and welcoming different viewpoints.
Neurobiology and Boundaries
The conversation with Julianne Taylor Shor delves into the connection between neurobiology and setting boundaries. Julianne explains how understanding neurobiological processes can aid in rewiring the brain to navigate tough conversations. By implementing compassionate approaches and recognizing the brain's response to safety assessments, individuals can foster deeper connections and effective behavioral changes through boundaries.
Internal and External Boundaries
The discussion highlights the significance of internal and external boundaries in relationships. Internal boundaries, such as containment and psychological boundaries, focus on self-regulation and recognizing differences in perspective. External boundaries involve establishing clear communication and agreements with others, promoting mutual respect and understanding in navigating interpersonal dynamics.
Practice and Continuous Transformation
The podcast concludes by emphasizing the importance of practice and patience in implementing boundaries and neurobiological insights. Shane Birkel and Julianne Taylor Shor highlight that transforming relationship dynamics and integrating boundaries require ongoing effort and self-compassion. Instead of seeking magical solutions, they underscore the value of practice, transformation, and love in fostering healthier connections and personal growth.
In this episode, Shane talks with Juliane Taylor Shore about how brain science plays into relationships. Juliane is an Educator, Therapist, and Writer inspiring people to shift their relationships with self, others, and the world. She’s the Author of “Setting Boundaries That Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected, and Empowered.” Hear why the energy we put towards ourselves is so important, how the brain looks at safety, how our history influences every moment for us, external vs. internal boundaries, and how to set boundaries with your partner.