The Connected Life 364: There's Hope for Your Relationship - Greatest Hits
Dec 22, 2025
Relationships often suffer from old, unresolved stories. Justin and Abi candidly share their journey through trauma bonding and codependency. They explore the chaos that resulted from their past wounds and the intense moments that almost tore them apart. The couple emphasizes the importance of self-healing over trying to fix one another. With insights on emotional resilience, boundaries, and personal growth, they encourage listeners to find hope and authenticity in their own relationships.
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Nervous System And Attachment Shift
- Understanding nervous systems, attachment, and body connection later transformed their relationship.
- These biological and attachment insights built on prior emotional work to enable deeper change.
Chaotic First Year And Trauma Bonding
- Justin and Abi describe a chaotic early relationship filled with travel, play, and hidden trauma that surfaced quickly.
- Their first year exposed normalized abuse, panic reactions, and a trauma bond that shaped their marriage dynamics.
A Flinch That Revealed Hidden Violence
- Abi recounts a moment where she flinched at a normal request, revealing a bodily memory of past violence.
- Justin responds with compassion after recognizing the body-level trauma behind her reaction.