The Power of Vulnerability and Mindfulness in Marriage

Host: Lisa Kneller Guest: Joree Rose, LMFT Episode Summary In this episode, Lisa Kneller sits down with Joree Rose, a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship coach, and author, to discuss the transformative power of vulnerability and mindfulness. Joree shares her personal journey from a "checked-box" life to an authentic awakening, revealing how even professionals struggle with the same relationship hurdles as everyone else. They dive deep into the socialization of women, the importance of slowing down through meditation, and why "love isn't enough" to sustain a long-term partnership without active growth and awareness.     Important Timestamps 00:02 – Lisa introduces Joree Rose and shares her impressive background as a therapist, coach, and author. 03:44 – Joree discusses why she chooses to share her "whole self" and why vulnerability is a requirement for connection. 05:11 – Joree’s personal awakening: Moving from transgenerational trauma and a childhood-sweetheart marriage to finding her true self in her 30s. 06:38 – The humbling experience of navigating a breakup with her husband, John, while they were joint couples therapists. 08:35 – Why professional knowledge doesn't always translate to personal ease: The "Operating System" of the brain and adaptive strategies. 11:31 – Gender socialization: How women are raised to be relational and how that impacts awareness in a marriage. 12:03 – The "Relationship Worth Fighting For" Test: Is your partner open to learning new tools?. 14:03 – A powerful story about Joree’s ex-husband and the choice between growth and staying the same. 16:41 – Where to start the "Who am I?" journey: The power of slowing down and the "snow globe" effect of meditation. Books & Resources Mentioned A Year of Gratitude: Daily Moments of Reflection, Grace and Thanks by Joree Rose Squirmy Learns to be Mindful by Joree Rose Mindfulness: It’s Elementary by Joree Rose The Journey Forward with Joree Rose (Podcast - 254 episodes) Love Isn't Enough (Podcast co-hosted by Joree Rose and Dr. John Schinnerer) Carol Gilligan’s Research on the socialization of girls and emotional authenticity Terry Real creator of Relational Life Therapy Connect with Joree Rose Website: joreerose.com Instagram: @joreerose     Connect with Lisa Kneller Ready to do the "inner work" of your own relationship? Connect with Lisa for coaching and community: Website: lisaknellercoaching.com Book: The Inner Work of Love: 10 Understandings for Lasting Relationships Join the Community: Desire and Marriage Mastery Facebook Group