The Four Horsemen

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from Therapy Unzipped · host Brett Hall and Tom Metzinger

On this episode, Tom and Brett discuss the Four Horsemen. 🐎 The Four Horsemen: Apocalypse & Relationships In the Book of Revelation, the Four Horsemen symbolize conquest, war, famine, and death — forces that signal collapse. Relationship researcher John Gottman identified his own Four Horsemen that predict relational breakdown: criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt. In this episode, we connect the two. Criticism rides in first — subtle but invasive. Defensiveness escalates into war. Stonewalling creates emotional famine. Contempt delivers the final blow — relational death. The good news? Unlike biblical apocalypse, relationship collapse is reversible. When you recognize the riders early, you can choose different responses — curiosity over criticism, ownership over defensiveness, engagement over withdrawal, and respect over contempt. Apocalypse isn’t inevitable. Awareness changes the ending. Actionable steps: Be Kind and Be Respectful to one another. Send questions for us to answer at: [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: http://suggestiblemind.com http://therapyunzipped.com Check out these resources as well: *Suggestible Mind Podcast Books *The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Guide https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Social-Technology-Mental-Health/dp/B0C642FV9D/ref=sr_1_3?crid=NL15N5NQ3ORS&keywords=brett+hall+Thomas+metzinger&qid=1694211527&sprefix=brett+hall+thomas+metzinger%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-3 Movie Snippet: Blazing Saddles Track Title: Match Point Artist Name(s): Salon Dijon This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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