How To Heal To Better Connect w/ Trauma & Relationship Therapist Maritza Plascencia

Eli sits down with his first therapist, Maritza Palacencia, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to explore the complexities of relationships, trauma, and healing. The episode delves into the challenges of navigating triggers within partnerships, the significance of radical honesty, and the importance of therapy in fostering intimacy and growth. Eli reflects on his own therapeutic journey and how Maritza's guidance was pivotal in his personal development, while Maritza shares insights on how couples can work through difficulties together and the transformative power of therapy. The conversation highlights the ongoing process of healing, both individually and in relationships, and emphasizes the value of addressing trauma and building healthier connections.   Unlock early releases, exclusive content, and the chance to ask Eli questions for potential on-air answers by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/selfhype Want To Work With Eli And Join His Community? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/elivazquez1   Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/owwSUsv-r0s   00:00 Cold Open 00:32 Welcome to #SelfHypePod 01:17 The BuzzFeed Therapy Experience 03:17 The Impact of Therapy on Men 08:08 Maritza's Journey to Becoming a Therapist 14:12 Navigating Couples Therapy 24:30 Radical Honesty in Relationships 34:39 Navigating Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships 37:59 Understanding and Utilizing EMDR Therapy 41:37 Integrating Partners into the Healing Process 45:29 Managing Triggers and Attachment Styles 57:01 Knowing When to Work on Yourself or Walk Away 01:00:24 Final Thoughts   Follow Eli online: https://www.tiktok.com/@itselivazquez https://instagram.com/itselivazquez https://www.instagram.com/theselfhypepodcast/ https://twitter.com/SelfHypePod https://www.youtube.com/@theselfhypepodcast   Maritza Placencia  Maritza Plascencia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founder of Mindful Quest Relationship Counseling in CA. Her specialty is working with adult individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues rooted in trauma. She has worked with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in different capacities since 2007. Maritza completed her undergraduate work at University of California, Irvine, obtaining her Bachelor's Degrees in Criminology and English. She is available to speak at conferences and organizations.   https://www.instagram.com/mindfulquesttherapy/ https://linktr.ee/mindfulquestrc   This podcast was edited using PodShuttle, the fully-remote podcast editing and management service owned and operated by CHOBO Studios. For more info, visit podshuttle.io and follow us on Instagram to see more shows we've helped bring to life. https://www.instagram.com/chobostudios https://www.instagram.com/podshuttle   #theselfhypepodcast #selfhype #podshuttle #chobostudios #childhoodtrauma