We're going the distance. Talking long distance relationships with Erin Holland
Aug 7, 2023
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TV host, sports presenter, model, dancer, and 2013 Miss World Australia, Erin Holland, joins the podcast to discuss surviving long distance relationships, types of relationships that can do distance, prioritizing career, and navigating the journey to parenthood when living separately. She also opens up about her challenging fertility journey and PCO.
Long-distance relationships require open communication, consistency, and trust.
Balancing career ambitions and personal aspirations in a long-distance relationship requires open and honest conversations with the partner.
Fertility challenges can impact a long-distance relationship, requiring support and open communication to navigate the difficulties.
Deep dives
Long-distance love story
Erin Holland and her husband, Ben, have been in a long-distance relationship for eight and a half years. They met through Instagram and connected instantly, despite living in different states. Their relationship has always required a lot of traveling, with Ben being a professional cricketer and Erin traveling for work as a host and presenter. Despite the challenges, their love has remained strong. They understand the importance of communication and have built a strong foundation of trust. While there may not be a set end date to their long-distance status, they are committed to making it work and are open to the future and the possibilities it holds. Erin's dedication to her career and Ben's support have been crucial in maintaining the balance in their relationship.
Maintaining a long-distance relationship
Maintaining a long-distance relationship requires open communication and consistency. The speaker emphasizes the importance of consistent communication, such as checking in with each other in the morning and at night. Trust is also crucial in a long-distance relationship, and the speaker expresses her surprise at never feeling insecure or having trust issues with her partner. The couple prioritizes spending quality time together, even if it means simple activities like watching Netflix. The speaker acknowledges the challenges of being in a long-distance relationship, but also highlights the importance of accepting that fights and arguments are normal and working through them with open communication.
The impact of long distance on career and personal aspirations
The podcast episode addresses the impact of a long-distance relationship on career and personal aspirations. The speaker discusses her own struggle with balancing her career ambitions with the desire to have children. She emphasizes the importance of open and honest conversations with her partner about their respective goals and priorities. While acknowledging the fear of sacrificing career opportunities, she remains optimistic that women can continue to pursue their goals even after becoming mothers. The speaker also addresses the challenges of planning and coordinating timelines, especially given the uncertainty of her partner's sporting career.
Navigating fertility challenges in a long-distance relationship
The episode delves into the speaker's fertility challenges and the impact on their long-distance relationship. She shares her diagnosis of severe PCO, which prevents her from having children naturally. As a result, she underwent rounds of egg freezing to preserve embryos for future use. The speaker discusses the physical and emotional difficulties of the fertility treatment process, as well as the complexities of coordinating treatments while being physically separated from her partner. She highlights the need for support from loved ones during this challenging journey and encourages others to open up about their own experiences.
The uncertainties and sacrifices of a long-distance relationship
The podcast episode explores the uncertainties and sacrifices that come with being in a long-distance relationship. The speaker and her partner acknowledge the challenges of unpredictable timelines, limited time spent together, and the financial costs of maintaining the relationship. They discuss the need for trust, open communication, and consistency in order to navigate the difficulties of separation. The speaker candidly shares her anxieties and fears about the impact of the relationship on her career and personal aspirations. She also expresses gratitude for her partner's support and understanding in facing these uncertainties together.
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Joining the podcast today is TV host, sports presenter, model, dancer, and 2013 Miss World Australia, Erin Holland.
Erin has been with her husband, Australian cricketer Ben Cutting for 8 years now. They still live in different states.
In our chat we speak about:
How to survive long distance relationships
The types of relationships that can do distance v those that can't
Prioritising your career over other aspects of your life
Navigating the journey to parenthood when you live separately
Erin also spoke openly about her challenging fertility journey, and PCO.
