What Sue Johnson has said about Attachment theory
2 quotes · 1 episode · Aug 19, 2026
Sue Johnson, Clinical psychologist who developed Emotionally Focused Therapy; died in 2024, has been quoted on Attachment theory 2 times in 1 episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, most recently on August 19, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
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
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
Episodes
#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.
Others on Attachment theory
- Kelly McDaniel · 3 quotes
- Stan Tatkin · 3 quotes
- Alex Cooper · 2 quotes
- Druski · 2 quotes
- Steven Bartlett · 1 quote
Sue Johnson on other topics
- Emotionally Focused Therapy · 1 quote
- Hold Me Tight conversation · 1 quote