The F*CK Trauma podcast is hosted by Candice Tamara, a Trauma & Mindset Coach. This podcast aims to help you overcome your past, so that you can have healthy, loving & secure relationships with yourself & others. It will be packed with helpful tips, mindset shifts, interviews, vulnerable shares & so much more!
If you keep attracting emotionally unavailable people… if you're stuck in the same relationship patterns… if you constantly feel unseen, unchosen, or not enough—this episode is for you.Today, I'm joined by self-concept coach Courtney in Savannah for a raw, powerful conversation about the real reason you feel anxious in love. Spoiler: It's not about them—it's about your self-concept.We dive into:✨ How your childhood wounds shape who you believe you are in love✨ Why your self-concept creates a loop of rejection, abandonment & chasing✨ How Courtney transformed her marriage by healing her beliefs about being chosen✨ What it actually takes to stop outsourcing love and validation✨ Practical tools you can use today to shift your identity and feel secure in yourselfThis conversation is everything I wish I'd known years ago—and I know it's going to change the way you see your relationships forever.Because you were never unworthy—you were just taught to believe you were. And it's time to take your power back.Connect with Courtney on Instagram
Anxious attachment makes boundaries feel impossible—but your body is already telling you when you need one. If you feel guilty saying no, over-explain yourself, or feel resentful after helping others, this episode is for you.You'll learn:✅ The #1 sign you need a boundary (and why most people ignore it)✅ How to trust your body's signals instead of self-abandoning✅ Why anxious attachment makes boundaries feel so hard✅ A simple 4-step method to set boundaries without guilt
If you have anxious attachment, how do you date without overthinking, chasing, or fearing rejection?Most dating advice is designed for people playing games—“Wait three days to text back” or “Act like you don't care.” But when you're securely attached, you don't need tactics—you move with confidence, ease, and trust.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ The biggest shifts when you date as a securely attached person✅ How to stop chasing & start choosing from self-worth✅ Why secure people don't overanalyze texts or wait for validation✅ How to naturally attract commitment—without forcing it✅ A powerful client success story (from anxious to secure in 30 days!)
Are you too independent in love? If you're always the one doing everything—giving, fixing, over-explaining, and struggling to receive—your hyper-independence might be sabotaging your love life.In this episode of the F*CK Trauma podcast, we're breaking down:
Friendships can feel just as triggering as romantic relationships when you have an anxious attachment style—especially when dealing with avoidant friends who seem distant, inconsistent, or hard to read. If you've ever felt like you're the one putting in all the effort, overthinking their responses, or questioning your place in a friendship, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm getting personal. I'll be sharing my own experiences navigating friendships as someone with an anxious attachment style and the powerful mindset shifts and strategies that have helped me build healthier, more secure relationships. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to stop overanalyzing your friendships and build real confidence.✔️ The truth about avoidant friends—and how to stop taking their behaviour personally.✔️ Communication & boundary-setting tips to create more balanced, fulfilling friendships.✔️ How to rewire your attachment style and shift from anxious to secure. Friendships should feel safe, supportive, and reciprocal, not like you're constantly chasing connection. If you're ready to stop overthinking and start feeling at ease in your relationships, let's dive in.
In this transformative episode of the F*CK Trauma Podcast, we're diving into the surprising connection between anxious attachment styles and your relationship with money.Special guest Helena Grace, a renowned money mindset expert, shares her proven strategies to help you remove subconscious money blocks and unlock financial abundance with ease.
In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah, a former student of my Anxious to Secure in Love program. Sarah shares her inspiring journey of doing the inner work to heal her anxious attachment. By overcoming self-abandonment, she built a secure and loving relationship with herself, which transformed her relationship with her partner. Not only that, but Sarah also found the courage to quit her job, start her own business, and begin living life on her own terms instead of for others. Her story is a testament to the power of prioritising self-growth and self-love. Topics Covered in This Episode: Breaking free from anxious attachment and rediscovering yourself Reconnecting with your inner child and nurturing your emotional needs Practical strategies for cultivating self-love and true self-acceptance Creating and maintaining healthy, secure relationships Embracing growth, change, and stepping into your authentic self The transformative power of mentorship and guidance Facing fear and discomfort as the gateway to lasting transformation -------------------------------------------------------------- ENJOYING THE F*CK TRAUMA PODCAST? If you are enjoying the F*CK TRAUMA podcast, please kindly RATE the podcast so that it helps others to find it And hit the FOLLOW button to ensure you never miss an episode! We have some incredible episodes on the way! Thank you, I appreciate your support! ______________________________________________ CONNECT WITH CANDICE Connect with Candice on Instagram HERE Watch Candice on Youtube HERE Join Candice's FREE MASTERCLASS: STOP SABOTAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANXIETY Join Candice's signature program ANXIOUS TO SECURE IN LOVE
In this episode, we dive deep into attachment styles, focusing on the fearful avoidant and anxious attachment dynamics. I'm joined by Thais Gibson, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and renowned personal development expert, who brings her profound insights into these attachment styles. Thais has built a remarkable platform with The Personal Development School on YouTube, where she explores healing and transformation. In our conversation, Thais shares her journey from a fearful avoidant attachment style to a secure attachment, offering an inside look at the mindset of a fearful avoidant and how it affects relationships with anxious attachment types. Through Thais's wisdom, we uncover the surprising connections between fearful avoidant and anxious attachments and provide practical strategies to improve your relationship dynamics. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode: Insights into the fearful avoidant attachment mindset and its impact on relationships How anxious and fearful avoidant attachment styles interact and influence each other Practical strategies to heal and foster secure connections, whether for yourself or in understanding your partner This conversation provides invaluable takeaways, including practical strategies to improve your relationships, whether you're navigating your own attachment style or understanding a partner's. It's an insightful listen that sheds light on healing and growth within relationships. More on Thais Gibson: Thais's groundbreaking research on the subconscious mind and personal transformation has been recognized by major outlets like Time Business News, The New York Post, and Yahoo! News. Her eloquent public speaking has inspired audiences worldwide, including her keynote at Google for International Women's Day 2022. As the founder of Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, Thais empowers individuals to heal their attachments and reprogram limiting beliefs and behaviours for a more fulfilling life. Connect with Thais: Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn New Book: Learning Love | Take the Attachment Quiz -------------------------------------------------------------- ENJOYING THE F*CK TRAUMA PODCAST? If you are enjoying the F*CK TRAUMA podcast, please kindly RATE the podcast so that it helps others to find it And hit the FOLLOW button to ensure you never miss an episode! We have some incredible episodes on the way! Thank you, I appreciate your support! ______________________________________________ CONNECT WITH CANDICE Connect with Candice on Instagram HERE Watch Candice on Youtube HERE Join Candice's FREE MASTERCLASS: STOP SABOTAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANXIETY Join Candice's signature program ANXIOUS TO SECURE IN LOVE
On this episode, I am answering a question I get asked often around how to manage being around family that trigger you. I am sharing practical tips that you can implement now to ensure you stay grounded in your relationships, whilst maintaining healthy relationships with family without compromising you & reverting back to your old self! -------------------------------------------------------------- ENJOYING THE F*CK TRAUMA PODCAST? If you are enjoying the F*CK TRAUMA podcast, please kindly RATE the podcast so that it helps others to find it And hit the FOLLOW button to ensure you never miss an episode! We have some incredible episodes on the way! Thank you, I appreciate your support! ______________________________________________ CONNECT WITH CANDICE Connect with Candice on Instagram HERE Watch Candice on Youtube HERE Join Candice's FREE MASTERCLASS: STOP SABOTAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANXIETY Join Candice's signature program ANXIOUS TO SECURE IN LOVE
On this episode, I am joined by Hayley Lloyd a 7-figure Business & Authority mentor, and my personal business coach. Hayley is an incredible mentor & CEO grounded in her own inner authority and I can't recommend her enough BUT... it hasn't always been this way for Hayley. On this episode, Hayley shares her story vulnerably of overcoming addiction, anxious attachment style, depression, sexual abuse to become the incredible 7 figure CEO she is today, sober, in a healthy relationship & grounded in her power! It's a conversation with many topics that I am sure you will be able to relate to! Just some of the topics we cover...> Overcoming anxiety & anxious attachment style to now be engaged in a healthy relationship > Beating alcoholism & addiction to now being sober for many years> *TRIGGER WARNING* Healing from sexual abuse & the shame that comes with it > Rebuilding healthy relationships with parents where you don't get triggered into your old self> Dealing with triggers & Integrating inner authority > Learning to set boundaries with confidence - SIDE NOTE: I have NEVER known anyone to set boundaries like Hayley does with such assertiveness but kindness BUT, she was once a people pleaser too! > Creating healthy communication in relationships... SPOILER: Hayley shares 2x epic techniques you can start using in your relationships right now to stop arguing & create healthy communication where you both feel heard P.S You can now watch the episode as a video podcast too!CONNECT WITH HAYLEYYou can connect with Hayley on Instagram @hayleyjunelloyd--------------------------------------------------------------ENJOYING THE F*CK TRAUMA PODCAST? If you are enjoying the F*CK TRAUMA podcast, please kindly RATE the podcast so that it helps others to find it And hit the FOLLOW button to ensure you never miss an episode! We have some incredible episodes on the way! Thank you, I appreciate your support!______________________________________________CONNECT WITH CANDICEConnect with Candice on Instagram HEREWatch Candice on Youtube HEREJoin Candice's FREE MASTERCLASS: STOP SABOTAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANXIETYJoin Candice's signature program ANXIOUS TO SECURE IN LOVE
In this episode I am breaking down 5 anxious attachment style red flags. This is a super informative episode making you aware of how your anxious attachment is showing up & sabotaging your relationships! This is said with so much love from someone that was anxiously attached myself & is designed to give you the awareness you need to overcome your anxious attachment style & move to a secure attachment style! Free Masterclass: Stop Sabotaging Relationships With Anxiety Join my signature program Anxious to Secure in Love Follow on IG
In this episode I am joined by my incredible client Frida who recently finished my Anxious to Secure In Love program. Frida is kindly sharing her story of overcoming anxious attachment style as she knows it is so helpful for others to hear. This is an incredible conversation with a diverse range of topics which makes it very clear just how much anxious attachment impacts our lives! Topics covered: Anxious & Avoidant dynamic Hyper-independance Caretaking in relationships Setting Boundaries Dealing with emotions & triggers Communicating needs & boundaries Dealing with family guilt To work with me LIVE... last chance... Secure Mastermind Free Masterclass: Stop Sabotaging Relationships With Anxiety Join my signature program Anxious to Secure in Love Follow on IG
In this episode, I am sharing how to set boundaries that actually get you what you want, without sending long texts about your feelings. FREE MASTERCLASS: Stop Sabotaging Relationships With Anxiety Work with me live... SECURE MASTERMIND: Enrolling now Connect on IG
In this episode, I am sharing my perspective on communicating boundaries in dating as an anxious attachment style to ensure you don't self-sabotage relationships. To understand more about how your anxiety sabotages relationships & how to stop.... FREE MASTERCLASS: Stop Sabotaging Relationships With Anxiety Work with me live... SECURE MASTERMIND: Enrolling now Connect on IG
In this episode, I am breaking down 3 things I do everyday to keep my mind from overthinking. These are easy things that you could incorporate in your daily routine to overcome thinking too. Want to learn more about why you overthink & how to stop... FREE MASTERCLASS: Stop Sabotaging Relationships With Anxiety Work with me live... SECURE MASTERMIND: Enrolling now Connect on IG
In this episode I am sharing the NO BULLSH*T ANSWER to what to do when the pull back. This is the exact answer I give to clients. FREE MASTERCLASS: Stop Sabotaging Relationships With Anxiety Work with me live... SECURE MASTERMIND: Enrolling now Connect on IG
In this episode, I am sharing about my recent break from social media where I learnt I was out of alignment and burnt out. I am sharing it with you as you may be experiencing the same thing but it's hard to know when you have an anxious attachment style and are disconnected from yourself. This episode will help you to know if you may be burnt out too from people pleasing in all areas of your life and what needs to change. People Pleasing to Pleasing You 7 part program to break free from people pleasing Get 60% off with code: PODCAST
This episode is different to other episodes, I felt compelled to share a message from my heart to yours as a fellow anxious attachment style. I strongly feel this is the message that someone needs to hear, it could be you. My hope is that it makes someone feel just that little bit more seen, heard & understood. Want support to move to a secure attachment? My signature group program Anxious to Secure in Love is enrolling now My monthly membership has programs & support designed for overcoming anxious attachment style
In this episode, I am sharing ways to communicate better with an avoidant attachment style to avoid triggering each other & being in conflict! These are the exact things I wish I knew when I was anxiously attached & in a relationship with an avoidant attachment style, as it would have made a big difference to the overall state of our relationship. I am sharing them with you, in the hope that you adopt them & have more harmonious relationships. Want support to move to a secure attachment? My signature group program Anxious to Secure in Love is enrolling now My monthly membership has programs & support designed for overcoming anxious attachment style More content on IG
In this episode, I am breaking down 3 core differences between Anxious & Secure attachment. This episode was prompted by a comment on my content asking, would a secure attachment not feel hurt & abandoned if someone left them? this episode answers this & more! Want support to move to a secure attachment? My signature group program Anxious to Secure in Love is enrolling now My monthly membership has programs & support designed for overcoming anxious attachment style
On this episode, I am joined by Andie Colleen who is a mindset coach specialising in overcoming self-sabotage. In this episode we talk in depth about the ways that trauma can be causing you to self-sabotage your relationships, business, career & more and how to overcome this. It's a very interesting conversation which I know you will love. If you're ready to work on doing the inner work on your wounds & stop self-sabotaging then my signature group program Anxious to Secure in Love is enrolling now.
In this episode, I am joined by my client Maya, who participated in my Anxious to Secure in Love program 1 year ago. In this episode she is sharing her experience of going from anxiously dating unavailable partners to becoming secure & finding a secure relationship. We talk about boundaries, overachieving, what secure looks like and dealing with anxious attachment whilst in a long distance relationship. My signature group program that Maya did, Anxious to Secure in Love in 10weeks is enrolling right now.
In this episode, I am diving into the popular topic of the Anxious & Avoidant trap, two insecure attachment styles that are highly attracted to each other but struggle to meet each others needs. This creates a painful push pull dynamic that makes getting their happy ever after a tricky road, full of triggers and lessons. Can they make it? In this episode I will dive into 5 mistakes that the anxious attachment style makes in these relationships & what to do instead, as well as answer the popular question, can anxious & avoidant work together? If you're ready to work on your anxious attachment style so that you are less triggered and feel secure in your relationships, the Secure Mastermind has been designed to give you all the tools, teachings and support to move to a secure attachment style.
In this episode, I am sharing 3 key things I wish I knew when I was anxiously attached. I wish I had someone like me providing this invaluable direction & knowledge in my healing journey to secure attachment so I am sharing it with you now. Let me know if you relate to any! I love hearing your feedback! You can also watch this episode on my Youtube channel @candicetamara_ The Secure Mastermind is enrolling right now for the last intake of the year... secure your spot here
In this episode, I am giving you the low down on some of the most common root causes I see for Anxious attachment with my clients. I love talking about this topic as connecting the dots is my zone of genius & when you connect the dots from your patterns now to your childhood, it all makes sense & you can begin to break the pattern. Awareness of the root causes are KEY to overcoming your anxious attachment style. Let me know if you relate to any! I love hearing your feedback! You can also watch this episode on my Youtube channel @candicetamara_ The Secure Mastermind is enrolling right now for the last intake of the year... secure your spot here
In this episode, I am sharing about something I learnt recently that changed my life & healed another layer of my anxious attachment style/trauma. It filled a void inside of me that I had never been able to fill & had been causing me to sabotage all my past relationships. I believe this is the key missing piece to overcoming anxious attachment style, so much so... I have added in whole modules of it in my Secure Mastermind programs & when working with clients. This gets even more insane results & I am sharing it with you! You can also watch this episode on my Youtube channel @candicetamara_ The Secure Mastermind is enrolling right now for the last intake of the year... secure your spot here
As anxious attachment style most of us will have the belief that we are not prioritised which causes us to sabotage our relationships & feel more anxiety in our relationships as we prioritise them, over us. In this episode, I am talking about that belief, how it shows up in your relationships, how it has impacted me personally & 3 ways to change this belief for yourself so that you start feeling like a priority. My signature group program Anxious to Secure in Love is starting... join us here
In this episode, I am joined by my client Jess who shares her story of overcoming hyper-independence. When Jess came to me she was the poster child of overachieving and working hard for others approval, she quickly learnt that this was a trauma response from childhood as a result of her parents divorce and was part of her anxious attachment style In this episode, we unpack the root cause of it & talk through her journey to overcoming it, finding wholeness in self, controlling her anxious attachment style & learning to act from a place of security in relationships. Topics discussed: Working hard in relationships Overachieving for others approval Attaching her self-worth to her weight Learning to self-soothe her inner child Learning to detach Speaking up for her needs and so much more... If you are interested in working on your anxious attachment style, my signature group program Anxious to Secure in Love is enrolling right now. It follows my signature method that all my clients go through to get their epic transformations.
In this episode I'm speaking with my client Zaina who completed my Anxious to Secure in Love program not long ago. When Zaina came to me, in her words… she was the poster child for situationships. Always attracting partners that didn't want to commit. When starting the program, she was anxiously attached & working hard for breadcrumbs in a SITUATIONSHIP. As the program went on & she felt more secure, she found the courage to walk away with confidence. This episode documents the whole journey & I know you will resonate with it! Not only that but she is a vibe so it's a fun listen! Topics we cover: * Overgiving to people that aren't giving more or committing * Learning to set boundaries with situationships & stop making excuses for breadcrumbs * The fear of speaking up & overcoming it * The fear of rejection & how it's making you reject yourself * The Anxiety you feel in situationships * Walking away securely to find peace * The art of building self-trust & putting you first The exact program Zaina went through to feel secure is available in my Secure Mastermind which is enrolling right now!
In this episode I am joined by my client Keane who just completed my Anxious to Secure in Love program & is now in my Secure Mastermind, when he came to work with me 3months ago, he had just broken up with someone with Narcissistic traits. In this episode we talk about what it can look like to be in a relationship with someone with Narcissistic traits as an anxiously attached person, who is prone to attracting people with narcissistic traits & what you can do to avoid attracting people with narcissistic traits going forward. The Secure Mastermind that has access to my signature Anxious to Secure in Love program is enrolling now for August 1st start date.
In this episode I am talking about the GOODMORNING message that is always a popular subject in my content so I wanted to expand on the subject some more as I know there's questions around it. To be clear, I'm not against the 'goodmorning' message it's lovely to have BUT I am against getting attached to the message & the meaning we put to it, which leaves us riddled with anxiety & overthinking thoughts when we don't get it. If you want to learn how to control these thoughts & overcome overthinking, join my masterclass OVERCOMING OVERTHINKING IN RELATIONSHIPS
Join me as I share with you very vulnerably my road from anxious attachment to secure attachment. How my childhood trauma created the patterns that would play out in my relationships & what I did to overcome this. I have no doubt you will be able to resonate with some of my story and I have shared this in a way that hopefully you will be able to see your own patterns showing up in your relationships & learn from it. I just want to reiterate, this is shared with love, there is no blame for anyone that was a part of my journey, everyone has their own traumas, hence why I do the work that I do to help people overcome them so that they don't pass them on to others. I am extremely grateful for you taking the time to listen. If you are feeling the pull to become secure in you & your relationships, the SECURE MASTERMIND has been designed for you...for more details
In this episode I am joined by my guest & client Archana, who has an incredible story of anxiously attaching to emotionally unavailable partners & how she broke this cycle to date emotionally available, healthy partners.. that could actually meet her needs & wants to! We also talk a lot about the pressures put on women to be married with kids by a certain age, how that fear is impacting your dating decisions & the mindset shifts that need to happen to reframe this. If you are dating, or thinking to, you NEED to hear this episode! Programs to enrol in now to create secure, healthy relationships with yourself & others: BREAK THE DATING CYCLE - 8 week live program to break the cycle of attracting emotionally unavailable partners (the exact method I used with Archana) THE SECURE MASTERMIND - 3 month beautiful hybrid of 1:1 & group coaching, guiding you to security in yourself & your relationships PLUS access to my signature program Anxious to Secure in Love
In this episode, I am joined my past client Ritchie, in this very honest chat, Ritchie shares his story on how he built self-worth after having no self-worth at all from being raised by a parent with Narcissistic traits that made him feel never good enough. Ritchie shares how his low self-worth impacted his sense of self, his relationships and his business & how very different things are now that he has self-worth. It's a really interesting conversation with lots of different topics that I am sure will resonate with you.
In this episode, I am joined by Katie Rose, Spiritual Healer, survivor of chronic illness M.E & an incredible, past client of mine. Katie & I talk about overcoming people pleasing in her relationships & her business. How Katie's childhood trauma was showing up in her body & sabotaging her relationships and how she learnt to express her emotions & needs in a healthy way in her relationship with her husband, who has an avoidant attachment style. It's a very honest conversation which I am sure you will relate to. You can connect with Katie Rose here To learn more about how to navigate a relationship as an anxious attachment style with an avoidant attachment style in a healthier, less anxious way or how to avoid getting into this dynamic if you are single & dating so that you can attract a secure partner, join the ANXIOUS + AVOIDANT MASTERCLASS here
This episode is a mini-training with examples & journal prompts for you to take forward on the subject of giving with expectations. I guarantee this training will change your perspective on the way you're giving in your relationships & shine a light on how this can be improved so that you have healthier and balanced relationships with less anxiety. This mini-training comes straight from my brand new Secure in Love Membership which includes; monthly mini-trainings on different topics, a monthly Q&A session to ask Candice for my guidance, a supportive group chat of likeminded people & Candice PLUS.. exclusive access & discounts to events with me.. all for a super low cost monthly price so that it's accessible for everyone to get the guidance you need to navigate your dating and relationships from a secure place. Click here to join now
In this episode, I am joined by Keri Hope Richmond, a childhood trauma survivor, who was born into foster care & adopted into a family at a young age. In this episode she tells her story of childhood trauma, how anxious attachment shows up in her relationships & how she is working to heal her abandonment wound to find peace within herself. Keri is an incredible inspiration who is using her story to create change in the world with her non-profit organisation Unbelievably Resilient and she is also a lobbyist for legal changes in the foster system. Connect with Keri on IG @kerihoperichmond
On this episode, I am joined by my guest Becky, who has just completed my Anxious to Secure group programme. When I first met Becky just over 10weeks ago, she was anxiously attached to someone that was giving her breadcrumbs.. and was working hard for them & making excuses for them. After just a few weeks in the programme, she had the confidence to walk away but over the course of the programme, she was tested with other breadcrumbers & lovebombers. In this episode she shares her experience with dating as an anxious attachment, building her self-worth, walking away from breadcrumbs & where she is now... spoiler alert.. demanding the whole F*CKING Loaf!
On this episode I am joined by my guest Emily, who has just completed my Anxious to Secure group programme. When she started the programme just 10 weeks ago, she had just freshly broken up with her fiancee, in this frank episode she talks about the different stages of the breakup as an anxious attachment style & how she found peace & security in herself over the 10 weeks, she also shares her tips on what helped her the most to get here.
This episode is all about how to set boundaries as an anxious attachment style. The episode talks about why we find it so hard to set boundaries & say no and why it's so important that we must learn how to set boundaries in order to improve our anxiety in our relationships. Boundaries 101 workshop available now... www.candicetamaracoaching.com
This episode documents my incredible guest Emma Orlando's journey from Anxious to Secure in her relationships. Emma is my 1:1 client & a business woman that came to work with me as she was having challenges with her anxious attachment style in all her relationships. When Emma came to me she was attracting emotionally unavailable partners & working hard to please them. Together we worked on building her relationship with herself & whilst working together, she started dating & went into a relationship, and then walked away from it because it wasn't serving her. Something that is extremely hard to do when you have an abandonment wound but this just shows her incredible growth & healing of her attachment style. The conversation is very open, & discusses her entire journey of managing her anxiety in dating & in her relationship AND she explains exactly how she found that safety within herself.