Jayson met up with renowned couples therapy expert and author, Ellyn Bader, at this year's Interpersonal Neurobiology Conference at UCLA. WOW, was she a treasure trove of insight. Not just theories and concepts, but insight that can be used every day.

SHOWNOTES:

• Who is Ellyn Bader? [3:00]
• Anxiety vs Growth-Promoting Anxiety in Relationship [7:00]
• Three Different Decision-Making Strategies For Couples [16:00]
• Ellyn’s Insight for Therapists [21:00]
• Why Telling Your Partner What You "Need" Can be Problematic [29:00]
• The Confusion Around Differentiation vs Individuation [37:00]
• What Ellyn Means When She Asks, "Are You a Lie Invitee?" [47:00]

For the full Smart Couple Podcast webpage for this episode featuring Ellyn Bader visit https://relationshipschool.net/podcast194