Sue Johnson
Clinical psychologist who developed Emotionally Focused Therapy; died in 2024
Sue Johnson (Clinical psychologist who developed Emotionally Focused Therapy; died in 2024) has appeared as a guest on 1 episode in TMT. Topics they speak about most include Attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hold Me Tight conversation.
In their words
Positions and remarks grouped by topic, each with the exact quote and where it was said.
Attachment theory
Johnson argues that attachment science shows emotional isolation is toxic for human beings.
“What attachment science tells us is that emotional isolation is toxic for human beings”
The Tim Ferriss Show: #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting Love (Aug 19, 2026) · Listen from 35:50
Johnson says humans are acutely sensitive to signs of rejection or abandonment from those they love.
“we are acutely sensitive as human beings to to signs of rejection or abandonment by the people we love. Acutely sensitive. That's how we're wired”
The Tim Ferriss Show: #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting Love (Aug 19, 2026) · Listen from 31:45
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Johnson says bonding conversations predict secure attachment, sexual satisfaction, and lasting success in EFT.
“They predict more secure bonding. They predict better sex, more sexual satisfaction in couples”
The Tim Ferriss Show: #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting Love (Aug 19, 2026) · Listen from 38:19
Hold Me Tight conversation
Johnson defines a hold me tight conversation as a bonding exchange in which one partner shares vulnerabilities and needs in a way that draws the other close.
“A hold-me-tight conversation is where one person is able to open up and reach for the other person and share vulnerabilities, talk about their needs and fears in a way that pulls the other person close”
The Tim Ferriss Show: #880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting Love (Aug 19, 2026) · Listen from 29:30
Appearances
#880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting LoveThe Tim Ferriss Show · Aug 19, 2026 · 57 min
Tim Ferriss compiles advice from Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Brad Feld, Sue Johnson, Terry Real and others on sustaining long-term relationships.
Often appears with
- Tim Ferriss · 1 shared episode
- Esther Perel · 1 shared episode
- Brené Brown · 1 shared episode
- Brad Feld · 1 shared episode
- Jim Dethmer · 1 shared episode
- Sheila Heen · 1 shared episode
- Terry Real · 1 shared episode
- Diana Chapman · 1 shared episode