How to Break Toxic Relationship Cycles (with expert Jillian Turecki)

How to Break Toxic Relationship Cycles (with expert Jillian Turecki)

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April 1, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 44

About this episode

Hope and relationship expert Jillian Turecki discuss breaking toxic relationship cycles and understanding romantic obsession.

Many people have had a certain someone they just can’t quit. Hope is in the thick of it right now and calls on relationship expert Jillian Turecki to talk it through. Their conversation about limerence and romantic obsession goes deep, takes some unexpectedly personal turns, and will leave you with a deeper understanding of how to pursue healthier relationships. Jillian’s best-selling book, It Begins With You , is available now. You can pre-order her companion workbook, It Begins With You Now , which comes out May 5. And you can always hear more from Jillian on her podcast, Jillian On Love .   Do you have a boysober story to share? We'd love to hear from you! Email us a voice note at  boysoberpodcast@gmail.com , or leave a voicemail at (518) 83-SOBER. Please say your name before leaving your message, and don’t forget to include your phone number in case we want to follow up. By leaving a voicemail, you are giving Boysober permission and license to use some or all of your message in our show. But if you want to be anonymous, please state that in your call.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Hope

Guest: Jillian Turecki

Topics covered

  • toxic relationships
  • limerence
  • romantic obsession
  • healthier relationships
  • relationship advice

Keywords

  • toxic relationships
  • limerence
  • romantic obsession
  • relationship expert
  • healthier relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jillian On Love

Books & works: It Begins With You, It Begins With You Now

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