Marriage is more than a partnership—it’s a commitment to transformation. In this episode of Unravel, I’m joined by Veronica Foster, a seasoned marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience working with trauma, substance misuse, anxiety, and relational wounds. Together, we explore what it takes to build safe and empowered relationships.
Veronica shares her personal journey into marriage and family therapy, rooted in her own intergenerational experiences, cultural heritage, and lived challenges in long-term partnership. We dive deep into the realities of marriage as both painful and rewarding, discussing rupture and repair, the role of boundaries, and how personal growth is essential for healthy intimacy.
Episode Highlights:
- Why marriage is a catalyst for personal transformation
- The impact of intergenerational and cultural trauma on relationships
- Rupture and repair: navigating conflict as a path to deeper intimacy
- Practical tools for regulation, including mindfulness, nervous system practices, and the “STIC” method
- The role of therapy in rebuilding trust and reshaping relational patterns
- Boundaries as safety and respect—and how to set them consciously
- How attachment styles shape intimacy and conflict dynamics
- Three key lessons for self-discovery in relationships: self-love, growth, and letting go
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