You’re Not Broken: Eric Williams on Breaking Relationship Patterns and Finding Your Origin Code

What if you’re not broken—you’re simply running someone else’s code? In this powerful episode of Jenny’s Safe Space, we sit down with Eric Williams, creator of the Origin Code methodology and Done Carrying It Alone (DCIA), to explore the hidden patterns that can shape the way we communicate, love, argue, and connect with the people closest to us. A former U.S. Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne who served through 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, Eric learned firsthand what it takes to hold a team together under pressure. Today, he applies those lessons to relationships, helping people look beyond surface-level conflicts and understand the deeper patterns driving their struggles. As a husband of more than 20 years, an autism dad, and a girl dad, Eric brings both professional insight and lived experience to the conversation. He shares why identifying the real issue matters, how childhood and past experiences can influence our relationship patterns, and what it takes to move from “me” to “we.” We also explore his books, Origin Code: You’re Not Broken, You’re Running Someone Else’s Code and Marriage Communication Guide for New Couples, and the practical tools listeners can begin using in their own relationships. Whether you’re building a new relationship, trying to strengthen your marriage, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: you don’t have to stay trapped in patterns you never consciously chose. Tune in to Jenny’s Safe Space for an honest and practical conversation about relationships, communication, family, healing, and learning to stop carrying it all alone.