Vanessa Bennett

In this engaging chat, Vanessa Bennett, a holistic psychotherapist and author, sheds light on the impactful 'not enough' wound related to emotional unavailability. She and Sabrina explore how hyper-independence and codependency are intertwined, and discuss cultivating interdependence for healthier relationships. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and the role of communication in intimacy. With personal anecdotes and insights, they encourage listeners to embrace their healing journeys with compassion and intentionality.

The Minimalists are joined by licensed therapists Vanessa Bennett and John Kim to discuss relationship clutter. Listen to all two hours of episode 358 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How do I search intentionally for a life partner without becoming consumed by that pursuit? (01:45) Does a need for relationships inevitably cause relationship clutter? (03:31) What is the danger in prioritizing my partner’s needs? (5:27) What is your perspective regarding codependency? (06:19) How do you maintain your joy without making others that are suffering feel that you’re not compassionate? (07:15) Is it a matter of personal responsibility to always accept blame? (08:55) What are the pros and cons of legal marriage? (15:46) What did you learn from your first Sunday Symposium event? (24:14) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

John and Vanessa discuss relationships, codependency, attachment styles, fighting without fighting, and creating new experiences. They share personal insights as therapists. Join their couples retreat for deeper exploration.

Marriage therapists John Kim and Vanessa Bennett discuss the common tendency for people in relationships to blame their partners and emphasize the importance of looking inward and taking ownership. They also talk about embracing differences and empathy in relationships, finding beauty in contrasting approaches to life, and taking ownership of one's own actions in a relationship.

Vanessa Bennett, a mental health advocate, joins to explore trauma responses like the 'fawn' response, characterized by people-pleasing and self-abandonment. She discusses the critical importance of setting boundaries and reclaiming one’s voice to foster healthier adult relationships. Vanessa emphasizes the practice of embodiment, connecting with one’s body to understand needs and emotions better. The conversation also touches on cultural influences on trauma responses and navigating the complexities of modern dating challenges.