BONUS EPISODES

Get exclusive episodes and bonus content

$4.99/month or $39.99/year

Psychotherapy Central

Jennifer Nurick
  • 5.0 (4)
  • RELATIONSHIPS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

A place to learn about love, attachment and healing from trauma. Jen is a licensed psychotherapist, couple counsellor and energetic healer with over 18 years of experience working with love, attachment and trauma. Join me to discover, learn and grow together to heal and create intimate, thriving relationships.

  1. Why Your Arguments Feel SO INTENSE: Understanding Anxious-Avoidant Relationships

    AUG 11

    Why Your Arguments Feel SO INTENSE: Understanding Anxious-Avoidant Relationships

    YOUTUBE  |  APPLE   |  SPOTIFY Episode Overview: In this episode, Jen addresses a listener’s question about the anxious-avoidant dynamic in relationships, specifically regarding how disagreements tend to escalate quickly between them and their partner. Jen explores the underlying attachment styles at play, offering practical advice on how couples can break free from this exhausting cycle and communicate more effectively despite their nervous system reactions. Key Takeaways: The anxious-avoidant dynamic is a common issue in relationships and can be understood through attachment theory. One partner may feel a need to get closer during conflict (anxious), while the other shuts down to cope (avoidant). Understanding this dynamic is the first step towards healing. Creating pauses and giving each other space to regulate your nervous system can help break the cycle. Jen outlines a few strategies to manage your nervous system in the heat of the moment, including grounding techniques and gentle movements to interrupt the freeze state. Reframing the conflict by naming the cycle and seeing it as a shared experience can lead to more compassion and connection. Jen’s Response: Jen dives into the listener’s experience, explaining how both anxious and avoidant attachment behaviors stem from a deep desire for safety and connection, albeit in different ways. She encourages listeners to pause in the middle of conflict, use a “safe word” to de-escalate, and regulate their nervous systems before continuing the conversation. She also suggests reflecting on the cycle together outside of the argument, creating space for both partners to recognize their emotional triggers and meet each other with understanding. Actionable Steps for Breaking the Cycle: Create Pauses During Conflict: Use a pre-agreed "safe word" (like "Abacus") to signal when a break is needed. Care for Your Nervous System: Practice grounding exercises such as feeling your feet on the floor, using calming scents, or small intentional movements. Reframe the Cycle: Discuss your patterns when you’re calm, acknowledging both partners' triggers and reactions. Communicate from a Place of Safety: Share needs like reassurance or time to reflect on the argument in a compassionate way. Resources Mentioned: Free Relationship Cycle Worksheet: Track Negative Cycles Workbook – A downloadable resource to help couples map their communication patterns and break the cycle. Jen's Weekly Class: Weekly Masterclass on love, attachment, and trauma healing – Join Jen live every Monday at 7:30 AM (Australia) or Sunday at 5:30 PM (Eastern Time, US) for in-depth discussions on healing attachment patterns. Work With Jennifer: Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S. Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health Connect With Psychotherapy Central: Email: Join the Mailing List Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central 💬 Loved this episode? Please leave a review or share it with someone who needs to hear: You are more loved than you know. Have a Question for Jen? DM your burning relationship or healing questions on Instagram — no question is too big or small! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who’s learning to listen to their body again. Until next time — keep listening, keep healing. With warmth, Jen 🌻

    16 min
  2. Spiritual Awakening and the Afterlife

    JUN 22

    Spiritual Awakening and the Afterlife

    APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE In this deeply moving episode of Psychotherapy Central, I speak with Paul King and Craig McMahon about their personal experiences of spiritual awakening, connection with the afterlife, and how grief can open a path to purpose. Paul shares the story of how a reading with a psychic medium changed his life, leading to the creation of Awaken—a spiritually-minded festival in Sydney bringing together energy healers, mediums, and seekers. Craig, a film producer known for Life to Afterlife, talks about his calling to create spiritually uplifting media after working in mainstream Hollywood. Together, we explore: The moment Paul knew there was life after death How Craig’s loss led to connection with angels and spirit guides Why synchronicity is a form of spiritual communication How grief can open us to deeper spiritual awareness What it means to awaken to your soul’s path Whether you're navigating loss, exploring consciousness, or seeking a spiritual community—this episode offers warmth, insight, and hope. 🎟️ Sydney Listeners: Join us at the Awakin Festival, June 28–29 at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney 💸 Use code PC50OFF for 50% off tickets. 🌐 Tickets https://events.humanitix.com/theafterlifeconvention-awakin-sydney-hordernpavilion?discountcode=PC50OFF   Work With Jennifer: Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S. Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health Connect With Psychotherapy Central: Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central 💬 Loved this episode? Please leave a review or share it with someone who needs to hear: You are more loved than you know.

    42 min
  3. Somatic Therapy That Works: A Practical Guide to Focusing

    JUN 19

    Somatic Therapy That Works: A Practical Guide to Focusing

    APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, I take you inside one of the most powerful somatic tools I’ve ever encountered: Focusing, developed by philosopher and psychologist Eugene Gendlin. If you’ve ever had a tightness in your chest, a lump in your throat, or a gut feeling that held more than words—you’ve already touched the edge of the felt sense. Focusing helps you go deeper. Together, we’ll explore: What the felt sense really is (and what it’s not) The six simple steps of Focusing Why Focusing is so effective in trauma healing How to build a new, safe relationship with your body Common questions people ask when starting this practice Whether you’re a therapist or on your own healing journey, this episode gives you both insight and practice. I’ve also created a free guided audio to help you try Focusing for yourself (details below). 📥 Download the guided audio: www.psychotherapycentral.health/anxious-attachment 📘 Want to go deeper? Explore my book Heal Your Anxious Attachment for more on accessing and expressing the emotional truths inside. 💬 If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone you love or leave a review—it helps others find the show and begin their own healing journey. With warmth, Jen 🌻   Work With Jennifer: Jennifer Nurick works one on one and with couples using Somatic practices, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S. Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health Connect With Psychotherapy Central: Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central

    41 min
  4. Heal Your Relationships with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

    JUN 9

    Heal Your Relationships with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

    APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, I’m diving into the deeply transformative process of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)—one of the most effective, evidence-based approaches to relationship healing. Whether you're feeling stuck in repetitive arguments, disconnected from your partner, or simply longing for deeper emotional intimacy, EFCT offers a roadmap. I’ll walk you through the three stages of this powerful therapy model and explore how we can move from disconnection and reactivity to vulnerability and reconnection. You’ll learn: What EFCT is and why it works The pursue–withdraw cycle and how it keeps couples stuck How to transform protest into vulnerability The role of attachment needs in conflict How EFCT supports long-term relational healing If you’re a therapist, in a relationship, or simply curious about deep emotional healing, this episode is for you. 📖 Referenced in this episode: My book, Heal Your Anxious Attachment Past podcast episodes on Internal Family Systems (Episodes 5–11) Work With Jennifer: Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S. Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health Connect With Psychotherapy Central: Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central   💬 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps us reach more people doing the work of healing. Much love, Jen 🌻

    21 min
  5. Secure Attachment – What It Looks, Feels, and Sounds Like (And Why It Matters) Ep45

    MAY 5

    Secure Attachment – What It Looks, Feels, and Sounds Like (And Why It Matters) Ep45

    YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS Episode 45: Secure Attachment – What It Looks, Feels, and Sounds Like (And Why It Matters) In this foundational episode of Psychotherapy Central, Jennifer Nurick dives deep into secure attachment—unpacking what it truly means, how it feels, and why it's essential for healthy, resilient relationships. After examining anxious and avoidant attachment styles, Jennifer shares vivid, real-life examples and critical insights into secure attachment to help listeners understand and embody this relationship dynamic. Key Highlights: Why Secure Attachment Matters: Jennifer outlines compelling research showing secure attachment is linked with better emotional regulation, increased relationship satisfaction, higher emotional intelligence, effective conflict resolution, greater life satisfaction, and even improved physical health and stress resilience. Real-Life Examples of Secure Attachment: Learn how secure attachment manifests in everyday interactions, such as comfortably giving and receiving love, open and honest communication, experiencing trust without excessive fear, effectively handling conflicts without threatening the relationship, and gracefully repairing after misunderstandings. Building Secure Attachment: Jennifer provides practical guidance on how you can cultivate secure attachment, even if it wasn't modeled in your early life. Referenced Research and Resources: Jennifer Nurick: Heal Your Anxious Attachment Mikulincer & Shaver (2007). Attachment in Adulthood: Structure, Dynamics, and Change Pistole & Arricale (2003). Understanding attachment: Beliefs about conflict Kafetsios (2004). Attachment and emotional intelligence Malouff & Schutte (2016). Attachment and subjective well-being Karreman & Vingerhoets (2012). Attachment and resilience McWilliams & Bailey (2010). Attachment ratings and health conditions Maunder & Hunter (2001). Attachment and psychosomatic medicine Related Episodes: EP 29 The Mindset of Secure Attachment Ep. 44 – Repairing Attachment Injuries with Dr. Clare Rosoman Ep. 2 – Avoidant Attachment Explained Work With Jennifer: Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S. Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health Connect With Psychotherapy Central: Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central Hashtags: #SecureAttachment #RelationshipGoals #HealthyRelationships #AttachmentTheory #EmotionalIntelligence #ConflictResolution #RelationshipAdvice #EFTtherapy #IFStherapy #PsychotherapyCentral #CouplesCounseling #MentalHealthPodcast #Resilience #StressManagement #CommunicationSkills #TrustBuilding #RepairRelationships #SelfHealing

    33 min
  6. Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships, with Dr Clare Rosoman

    APR 14

    Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships, with Dr Clare Rosoman

    YOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY In this insightful episode of Psychotherapy Central, host Jennifer Nurick interviews Dr. Clare Rosoman, clinical psychologist, international Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) trainer, and author of three powerful books on attachment and relationship healing. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Clare brings profound wisdom and practical insights into healing attachment injuries—those painful breaches of trust, betrayal, or abandonment in relationships. In this conversation, Clare and Jennifer explore: Clare’s personal and professional journey into Emotionally Focused Therapy. Why vulnerability is the "magic juice" of relationship healing and attachment security. The hidden personal benefits therapists experience when working deeply with EFT. The wide-ranging impact of attachment injuries, beyond just infidelity. How attachment injuries disrupt fundamental questions of emotional safety and trust. The Attachment Injury Resolution Model—an evidence-based framework to repair relational ruptures. Why creating safety and stability is essential before healing attachment wounds. Key Resources Mentioned: Clare's Books: Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships: An Emotionally Focused Guide to Moving Beyond Betrayal An Emotionally Focused Guide to Relationship Loss: Life After Love An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Relationship Loss: Healing Heartbreak Session by Session Dr. Sue Johnson’s foundational EFT book: Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson Related Episodes: Episode 43: What Avoidants Really Need (But Struggle to Ask For) Episode 40: Why We Choose Avoidant Partners: An Internal Family Systems Perspective Episode 2: Avoidant Attachment Explained Connect with Dr. Clare Rosoman: Dr. Clare Rosoman’s Website Instagram: @clarerosoman Connect with Jennifer Nurick and Psychotherapy Central: Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central Explore more resources, insights, and support for secure and fulfilling relationships at Psychotherapy Central.   #AttachmentInjuries #EmotionallyFocusedTherapy #EFTtherapy #RelationshipHealing #AttachmentTheory #TrustRepair #CouplesTherapy #SecureAttachment #AttachmentHealing #TherapyInsights #DrClareRosoman #PsychotherapyCentral #HealYourRelationships #AttachmentTrauma #MentalHealthPodcast #EmotionalIntimacy #RelationshipAdvice #HealingFromBetrayal

    1h 3m
  7. EP 43 What Avoidants Really Need from You

    APR 6

    EP 43 What Avoidants Really Need from You

    APPLE | SPOTIFY In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, host Jennifer Nurick delves into the often misunderstood world of avoidant attachment. While avoidantly attached individuals may appear self-sufficient and distant, they harbour deep emotional needs that they often find challenging to express. In this episode Jennifer explores: The internal experience of avoidant attachment Core emotional needs of avoidant individuals, including: Emotional safety without pressure Acceptance for who they are Connection on their terms Freedom and autonomy within relationships Reliability and consistency from partners Non-verbal understanding Validation of their feelings and boundaries The reasons behind their difficulty in expressing these needs Steps toward healing and fostering healthier relationships Resources Mentioned: Book: Heal Your Anxious Attachment by Jennifer Nurick. This holistic guide offers a trauma-informed approach to help individuals feel more secure, cultivate self-worth, and build healthier relationships. Insight: Esther Perel emphasizes the importance of maintaining mystery and surprise in relationships to counteract routine and sustain desire. Related Episodes: Episode 2: Avoidant Attachment Explained – A comprehensive overview of avoidant attachment, its development, and its impact on relationships. Episode 25: 9 Tips for Dating When You Are Avoidantly Attached – Practical advice for navigating the dating world with an avoidant attachment style. Episode 31: Understanding Avoidant Attachment Behaviours – Delving deeper into the behaviors associated with avoidant attachment and strategies for change. Episode 40: Why We Choose Avoidant Partners: An Internal Family Systems Perspective – Exploring the unconscious patterns that draw individuals to avoidant partners. Connect with Jennifer Nurick: Website: psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: @psychotherapy.central Facebook: Psychotherapy Central YouTube: Psychotherapy Central For further resources, insights, and support on your journey toward secure and fulfilling relationships, visit Psychotherapy Central.

    28 min
  8. Finding Calm After Conflict: A Meditation for Inner Peace

    MAR 22 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Finding Calm After Conflict: A Meditation for Inner Peace

    Welcome to Finding Calm After Conflict, a guided meditation designed to help you find peace after experiencing tension or an argument. It’s natural for your nervous system to stay on high alert after conflict, making it difficult to settle. This meditation gently guides you back to calm through breathwork, body awareness, and compassionate self-soothing. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained, this practice offers a nurturing space to ground yourself, reconnect with inner peace, and release the weight of unresolved emotions to enable you to approach any next steps with greater clarity, compassion, and emotional steadiness. Learn more about self-regulation and attachment healing at https://www.psychotherapycentral.health For more content like this, follow Psychotherapy Central: Website: https://psychotherapycentral.health Instagram: https://instagram.com/psychotherapy.central Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central Youtube: https://youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral

    9 min
See All (49)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

A place to learn about love, attachment and healing from trauma. Jen is a licensed psychotherapist, couple counsellor and energetic healer with over 18 years of experience working with love, attachment and trauma. Join me to discover, learn and grow together to heal and create intimate, thriving relationships.

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer Nurick
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Jennifer Nurick, Psychotherapy Central Health, Data Bass Pty Ltd
  • Show Website
    Psychotherapy Central
  • Provider
    Jennifer Nurick

You Might Also Like