What Sue Johnson has said about Hold Me Tight conversation
1 quote · 1 episode · Aug 19, 2026
Sue Johnson, Clinical psychologist who developed Emotionally Focused Therapy; died in 2024, has been quoted on Hold Me Tight conversation once 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 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
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.
Sue Johnson on other topics
- Attachment theory · 2 quotes
- Emotionally Focused Therapy · 1 quote