Episode #14: Types of relationships and their role in a fulfilling life, with therapist and relationship coach, Nicole Nourian

In this episode, we talked to therapist and relationship coach, Nicole Nourian, about healthy relationships and how to build them, character strengths such as resilience and autonomy, the importance of growth in relationships, and how to cultivate “radical acceptance” - coming to terms with difficult events in life outside our control. 

 

Nicole Nourian is a therapist born and raised in LA. Her journey in psychology started at UCLA, where she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and also became a certified yoga instructor and certified life coach, specializing in relationships. Nicole went on to receive her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, and is currently working as a therapist in LA. 

 

Nicole’s experience includes working with individuals, families, and couples to guide them towards meeting their goals in the healthiest way possible. Nicole does not apply one theory to all her clients but rather approaches each individual with an eclectic approach that fits them best. Nicole has observed in her therapy the crucial importance of romantic and platonic relationships play in our daily lives. Whether it be heartbreak, attachment issues, animosity with loved ones, or maintaining a healthy relationship, Nicole emphasizes the ways in which dissatisfaction with one’s relationships can have a huge impact on one’s mental health. 

 

In her practice, Nicole works hard to break barriers and old habits that may be contributing to one’s happiness. Nicole’s Instagram page has generated millions of views on content relating to self-esteem, relationships, and mental health.

 

Key conversation points:

• Types of relationships, the connections between them and their roles in our lives
• Nicole’s argument that our relationship with ourselves is the most important relationship to develop, because of its benefits for our well-being and positive impact on other relationship types
• What a healthy relationship with yourself involves and how to build it
• What resilience is, its importance to living well, its connection with other psychological concepts such as antifragility and grit, and how to build it
• The connection between building healthy relationships and building resilience
• What autonomy is and why it is important for relationships
• “Radical acceptance”: coming to terms with difficult events in life outside our control - what this involves and how to cultivate it 
• The importance of individual and mutual growth in healthy relationships

 

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