Elizabeth Overstreet: Knowing Yourself and Your Needs in Relationships

Summary In this episode, Austin and Lizzie interview Elizabeth Overstreet, author of Love Can Be Messy, but You Don’t Have To Be and Host of the Bed Talks podcast. They discuss the five dimensions of intimacy and the importance of bridging different areas of development in a relationship. Elizabeth shares her advice for those who are scared to date again after a divorce and emphasizes the importance of taking it slow and being true to oneself. They also discuss the challenges and joys of blending families and offer tips for navigating this process. Elizabeth redefines love as an unconditional feeling that brings both discomfort and joy. They also touch on the 4B movement in South Korea and the importance of self-accountability in relationships. In this conversation, Elizabeth Overstreet discusses the importance of emotional safety in relationships and the signs of a messy relationship. She emphasizes the need for open communication and the exercise of one's voice in a healthy relationship. She also highlights the significance of self-love and knowing one's own needs and values. Elizabeth encourages individuals to be allies for each other and to support one another in all aspects of life. She shares insights from her book, Love Can Be Messy, but You Don't Have To Be, and discusses her TEDx talk on rethinking the business of love. Elizabeth Overstreet’s website: https://elizabethoverstreet.com TEDx talk: https://bit.ly/3w4CZEU  Book: http://bit.ly/3QjQms8 Elizabeth would like to dedicate this episode to her loving husband Ky "As iron sharpens iron. Love sharpens love" Host: Austin Vangelena Instagram: @AustinVan26 TikTok: @AustinVangelena Cohost: Lizzie Aimes Instagram: @lizzie_aimes