The Part of You That Breaks the Relationship — And The Part That Can Fix It
We Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy Sterling · Jan 8, 2026 · 55:10
We Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy Sterling
We Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy Sterling · Jan 8, 2026 · 55:10
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In the season opener of We Need To Talk, I sit down with bestselling therapist and founder of Relational Life Therapy, Terry Real, to expose the part of you that’s actually running your relationships. We talk about the “younger part” that learned to survive in your family, how it hijacks your adult brain in conflict, and what it takes to get your wise adult back online when all you want to do is fight, flee, or fix. Terry doesn’t just explain the model—he uses me and my marriage as the live example. If your relationships keep looping the same arguments, this episode is the map.
Xxoo Darcy
REFERENCES/RESOURCES
www.alternativescounseling.com
www.instagram.com/realterryreal/
Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship
CREDITS
“We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani and Robyn Jaenchen.
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