Jillian on Love

Today, Jillian tackles one of the hardest truths in love: you can’t convince someone to love you. She shares heartfelt advice and personal insights from her book, It Begins with You, while answering two listener stories—one about heartbreak after years of unreciprocated love and another about the pain of sudden rejection after a first love. Through their experiences, Jillian offers compassionate g...

What’s it like to marry someone 18 years older and build a thriving relationship through life’s many changes? In this episode, Jillian sits down with Valeria Lipovetsky—model turned entrepreneur, mother of three, and content creator—to explore her journey of love, growth, and resilience. Valeria opens up about navigating an age gap marriage, the wisdom her mother shared before she said “I do,” and...

In this very special episode, Jillian shares the first chapter of her transformative new book, It Begins with You, launching TOMORROW, January 14th. Centered on the empowering truth that every relationship begins with the one we have with ourselves, Jillian dives into themes like personal responsibility, breaking unhealthy patterns, and learning how to create fulfilling, secure relationships. As a...

In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode of Jillian on Love, Jillian reflects on her own experiences of feeling powerless in relationships and the journey to reclaim her voice. Featuring a heartfelt reading from her new book, It Begins With You (out January 14th), she shares raw insights and practical tools to help listeners identify their needs, communicate authentically, and build emotiona...

As we close out the year, Jillian offers a heartfelt guide to self-reflection and personal growth, exploring key questions that illuminate how we navigate loneliness, shame, and emotional discomfort. She shares actionable advice on building healthier habits, strengthening relationships, and approaching conflict with empathy. Jillian also discusses how to heal from betrayal and heartbreak, drawing...

Jillian unpacks the viral "Black Cat and Golden Retriever" dating theory that has taken over social media. She explores its heteronormative roots, its misguided take on relationship dynamics, and why it sets people up for failure. She dissects the archetypes of the aloof femme fatale and the obsessive pursuer, shedding light on how they perpetuate insecurity and avoid true intimacy. She offers pra...

Today, Jillian opens up and dives deep into the roots of our fears in relationships, uncovering how childhood conditioning and self-esteem impact our romantic lives. She shares personal stories, profound insights, and actionable advice to help you break toxic cycles, understand your emotional triggers, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. This episode is a powerful reminder that tru...

While it's often brave to leave a relationship that's not working, Jillian delves into when the most courageous act is to stay and work it out. She discusses the importance of understanding your partner’s needs, recognizing your role in relationship struggles, and overcoming ego-driven narratives. Through real-life examples and thought-provoking questions, this episode encourages listeners to refl...

Jillian dives deep into the emotionally charged topic of letting go, especially when it comes to relationships that are very unhealthy, misaligned, or emotionally unsafe. Sharing personal anecdotes, hard truths, and actionable steps, she explores why we cling to relationships that don't serve us and how to move forward with self-awareness and courage. She challenges listeners to confront the lies...

Jillian unpacks one of the most common yet complex relationship dilemmas: distinguishing between unmet needs and unrealistic expectations. Are you holding your partner to impossible standards, or are your needs simply not being met? Jillian takes a deep dive into the psychology of relationships, exploring how projections, attachment, and self-awareness play a role in our connections. She also answ...

Today, Jillian welcomes two very special guests—Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt. As internationally renowned authors and relationship experts, Harville and Helen have spent decades helping people build healthier, more connected relationships, and today, we’re discussing their newest book, How to Talk with Anyone about Anything: The Practice of Safe Conversations. In a world that’s become i...

In this episode of Jillian on Love, Jillian shares the two MOST essential things you need for a healthy relationship. She dives into the life-changing power of a good relationship, sharing why they’re essential for both our emotional and physical well-being. Reflecting on recent studies, she explores how fulfilling relationships built on trust, respect, and emotional safety can actually extend our...

Jillian sits down with Sabrina Zohar, a no-nonsense dating and anxiety coach and the voice behind The Sabrina Zohar Show. Together, they dive into the nitty-gritty of love while dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, and the need for validation. Sabrina opens up about her personal journey from anxious attachment to self-acceptance, sharing hard-earned lessons and practical advice for anyone feeling stu...

In this episode, Jillian explores the balance between self-love and healthy relationships. She opens up about the challenges of accepting ourselves, especially when past experiences make it hard. Jillian offers practical tips on breaking the cycle of self-neglect and replacing it with positive actions, authenticity, and open communication. She emphasizes the importance of self-care in creating mor...

In today's episode, Dr. Emily Morse and Jillian have an open and honest conversation about the role of communication in both sexual and romantic relationships. They dig into how society often shapes women into people-pleasers, and why it’s so empowering to truly understand your own sexual pleasure and desires. They also touch on some deeply important topics like sexual trauma, mismatched desires,...

In this episode, Jillian dives even deeper into the world of red and green flags and highlights ones that people should never ignore. She uncovers some surprising red flags that might have more to do with you than your partner, and the most important green flags that are the greatest predictors of longevity and health in a relationship. Pre-order Jillian's book "It Begins with You" at https://www....

Jillian welcomes Peter A. Levine to the show. Peter is the world's leading expert on somatic therapy for healig trauma and reclaiming your life. He is the author of multiple best-selling books and the developer and founder of Somatic Experiencing, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, which he has developed over the past 50 years. This is a profound conversation in which h...

Everyone has beliefs about love and partnership. Some of them are beliefs that guide us towards healthy, functional relationships, and others can severely limit our capacity for healthy love. If we want to change our lives - specifically our love lives, we have to look at the core beliefs we have about love and how they are impacting out behavior and choices in relationships. Get ready to take not...

Jillian welcomes Esther Perel, a world-renowned psychotherapist, relationship expert, speaker, and bestselling author. In this episode, she explains the difference between erotic intelligence and emotional intelligence, sexuality vs eroticism, and the nuance art of desire in both committed relationships and beyond. She explains how to sustain desire and attraction in a long-term relationship as we...

In this robust episode, Jillian shares 9 strategies and pearls of wisdom to boost your self-worth and confidence in relationships regardless of your relationship status or attachment style. Pre-order Jillian's book "It Begins with You" at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~ Follow the show on Instagram: @jillianonlove Email the show at hello@jillianonlove.com Subscribe to Jillian on Love+ on Ap...

The health of a relationship begins with our relationship with ourselves. One of the leading causes of suffering - depression and anxiety, is a life that has not gone according to plan. Whether it's because you're single or childless at a certain age, your work is not what you want it to be, or you've experienced certain losses that you were not prepared to cope with. In this episode, Jillian shar...

Jillian welcomes renowned dating coach, author and podcast host Damona Hoffman to the show to discuss how to date like a pro on and off the apps so that you can find true love. Get ready to take notes! Damona's book "F the Fairy Tale" is out now. Find her at The Dates & Mates Podcast or IG: @damonahoffman Pre-order Jillian's book "It Begins with You" at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~ Follo...

There is no stress like the stress of one's relationship falling apart. The truth is that some relationships are worth fighting for, but they end anyway because we don't know HOW to save it. This is what this episode will teach you - how to save or improve your current or future relationship. Pre-order Jillian's book "It Begins with You" at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~ Follow the show on...

What makes someone "right"? What makes someone the wrong partner? What makes US "right"? Jillian shares three prevailing patterns that are responsible for unhealthy partnership, and teaches things in this episode that she has never taught before. Whether you're in a relationship or not, this episode is for you. Pre-order Jillian's book "It Begins with You" at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~...

In this powerful episode, Jillian teaches how to overcome relationship insecurity and to finally choose yourself. Think of this episode as one branch of a tree as Jillian continues to expand on how to become more secure in love in future episodes. Pre-order Jillian's book "It Begins with You" at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~ Follow the show on Instagram: @jillianonlove Email the show at h...