Ep 42: Jillian Turecki - It All Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life

What if, instead of feeling like a victim to your circumstances, you could take charge of your own relationship destiny? Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship expert, author, and coach who has helped thousands of people revolutionize their relationships with themselves so that they can transform their romantic relationships. During this episode, she shares her journey that began with a harsh breakup and led her to the insights she shares with others today. We discuss two of the most difficult truths that are so essential to face to take control of our lives, and how this might support us as we move from blame to compassion. Jillian shares how she might advise someone who feels stuck despite working hard to break their patterns, and speaks to what might happen when we stare down our own limiting beliefs. Join us to explore what it might look like to face your story and find freedom today.Key Points From This Episode:Welcome and background on Jillian Turecki. The inspiration behind her newest book, It Begins With You.Understanding what caused Jillian to confront her inner certainty and independence.Why ‘it begins with you’ is the foundational truth to understanding yourself and your relationship patterns.The immense challenge of making peace with your parents. Lauren’s experience of moving from blame to compassion to her parents. Jillian’s advice for someone who is stuck despite working hard to change their patterns.Examining your beliefs about love to find the root of your internal conflict.The internal stability that Jillian associates with the idea of finding aligned love.Quotes:‘You may have very good reason to blame your mom or your dad or your past, but at some point, you have to examine that story.’ — @jillianturecki [0:12:45]‘It’s not a punishment to look within.’ — @jillianturecki [0:13:06]‘Start with your beliefs: what do you believe about love? What do you believe about relationships? What do you believe about men, if you date men [and] what do you believe about women?’ — @jillianturecki [0:16:21]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jillian Turecki Jillian Turecki on XJillian Turecki on InstagramIt Begins With YouTennessee Fertility InstituteLauren ZoellerLauren Zoeller on LinkedInLauren Zoeller on InstagramLauren Zoeller on XLauren Zoeller on TikTokLauren Zoeller on FacebookThe Aligned Love CollectiveThe Aligned Love Podcast