About this episode

In this episode, Mike and Courtney explore the fundamental wounds in relationships related to feeling dismissed and invisible, emphasizing the importance of being heard and seen.

Curious about our new Masterclass?  👉Sign up for Seen & Heard a Sacred We deep dive: https://www.thesacredwe.com/Heard&Seen If something's pulling you toward this work, let's talk. Book a free, no-pressure call to explore whether it's the right fit for you and your partner - Book Your Call → Tune-in Call with Courtney What happens inside your body when you don’t feel heard? Your nervous system reads it as danger. Your defenses go up. And the very person you love becomes someone you can’t quite reach. In this episode of The Sacred We, Mike and Courtney go deep into one of the most fundamental wounds in a relationship: the pain of feeling dismissed and invisible. They open with a raw, real story from their own week—Courtney asking to be met with more touch and warmth during a busy, full season, and Mike sharing his moment in the kitchen where he chose to move toward her, slowly and intentionally, hand on her heart, meeting her eyes. What unfolded was alchemy. This isn’t just a love story. It’s a masterclass in the nervous system, attachment, and the sacred practice of learning to truly see each other. Why being heard and seen is a biological need, not just an…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Elliott, Courtney Wren

Topics covered

• relationships
• communication
• nervous system
• attachment
• emotional needs

Keywords

• nervous system
• attachment
• relationships
• communication
• emotional needs

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Organizations: Sacred We, Sacred Relating

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