Ep 468: Sleuthing out relationship stress by understanding the art of relating - with Dr. Jonathan Marion

The Health Fix Podcast

Your ancestors were tribal, thus a drive to fit in is primally woven into your DNA. But what happens when you want to relate to someone but it's not working out as planned? Trying to relate to those in your family and social circles can often provoke a cortisol spike. Relating drama can be the source of a lot of elevated cortisol and stress situations. As a cultural anthropologist Dr. Jonathan Marion has studied the art of relating in various cultures and is bringing his expertise to this episode of the health fix, which is the second podcast of a two part interview series. Not only is Dr. Jonathan Marion a cultural anthropologist, he's also an author, speaker and health coach. In this episode we’ll be talking about the art of relating to others and how to view rejection in a different light.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why relationships are actually a practice in relating
• Interpreting rejection as not being a fit vs something about you as a person
• How relating is based on meeting each other's needs
• Signs your attachment style is preventing you from creating a stable and fulfilling connection

Resources From The Show:

• Steps Along The Way Global
• Steps to Chat