Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice

Dating someone with an avoidant attachment style can leave you second-guessing yourself, waiting for scraps of connection, and telling yourself stories that keep you in pain. I've been there, and I know how easy it is to cling to beliefs that feel comforting in the moment but ultimately keep you stuck. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three most common lies you tell yourself in this dynamic—and the truth that will set you free.✨ Inside the episode, you'll discover:Why the belief “If I'm patient enough, they'll eventually love me the way I need” keeps you settling for crumbs instead of receiving real intimacyHow internalizing their distance as “something is wrong with me” reinforces old childhood woundsThe painful trap of “If I just love them enough, I can fix them”—and what actually heals relationship patterns at the rootIf this feels familiar, I want you to know you are not broken, and it's never too late to rewire your attachment style. You are so worthy of a love that is safe, secure, and consistent.✨ P.S. — Did you know I have a private podcast, Secure.Soft.Magnetic? It's exclusive content you won't hear anywhere else—bite-sized episodes with the exact tools and mindset shifts to help you embody secure attachment and show up with confidence in dating and relationships. Click Here to Grab the Secure.Soft.Magnetic Private PodcastAnd if you're ready to take this work even deeper, I'd love to personally invite you to apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved Program. This is where I walk you step by step through the process of healing attachment wounds so you can finally create the healthy love you deserve.

This episode is one I know every single one of you needs — no matter where you're at in your journey. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or feeling “stuck” in patterns that don't serve you, learning how to actually feel your feelings is essential to healing and becoming securely attached.And since we're diving deep into this foundational work, I want to make sure you don't miss my September gift for you: my Secure.Soft.Magnetic Private Podcast on attachment styles and rewiring your brain for secure love. Normally $27, but this month it's just $7 with the code SECURESEPT. It's the perfect resource to pair with today's episode. Click Here to Grab the Secure.Soft.Magnetic Private PodcastInside the episode, we cover:✨ Why avoiding your emotions keeps you stuck in nervous system dysregulation ✨ The connection between unprocessed trauma, false beliefs, and unhealthy relationship patterns ✨ A guided self-compassion practice to remind you that you are worthy of love and supportIf this episode spoke to you, and you know it's time to finally let go of the past, regulate your nervous system, and step into your highest and best self, I want to personally invite you to apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Relationship Program.This is the proven framework that has helped hundreds of women just like you heal, build secure self-worth, and create the love (and life) they deserve. Don't wait — your healing journey starts now.

We are back for Part 2 of my wedding reflections — and this episode is extra vulnerable.

Wow… I can't believe I get to share this with you all.

This episode is a special one because I was interviewed on the Girls Gone Wellness Podcast and the questions they asked me were so good that I knew I had to share it with you here.If you've ever wondered how to break free from anxious spirals, stop attracting emotionally unavailable partners, or move from self-abandonment to secure love, this conversation is for you.Inside this episode, we talk about:The four main attachment styles (and how they actually play out in dating + long-term relationships)Why anxious and avoidant partners feel “magnetized” to each other (and how to break that cycle)The difference between trauma bonding and genuine emotional intimacyPractical tools to self-soothe, stop self-abandonment, and rewire toward secure love✨ If you loved this episode, make sure to share it on Instagram and tag me @drmorgancoaching — I'd love to hear your takeaways.And I want to give a huge shout-out to the incredible hosts of Girls Gone Wellness!

You are going to love today's episode! I'm joined by one of my incredible team members and dear friend, Dr. Amanda Priest. Amanda is not only a coach inside the Empowered.Secure.Love program—she also started out as one of my clients. Her journey from struggling with anxious attachment to now preparing for her secure marriage is absolutely inspiring.Inside this episode:Amanda's journey from podcast listener → client → coach inside the ESL programThe moment she realized she was the “common denominator” in her relationship patternsHow inner child healing, belief work, and attachment rewiring helped her attract her securely attached partnerWhat it really takes to build a secure relationship and prepare for marriageIf you've ever told yourself “Maybe I'll just be single forever” or felt hopeless about love, this episode will give you so much hope and encouragement.

Welcome back to Part Two of my special birthday series!

Welcome to my annual birthday series on the Let's Get Vulnerable podcast! I'm sharing 36 lessons I've learned about life and relationships that are absolute game changers.I'm Dr. Morgan, and in this special birthday episode, I'm sharing insights that have dramatically changed my life. These are lessons I wish I'd known earlier, and I'm excited to share them with you.Inside part one of this two part series::The power of your belief systems (transform fear-based beliefs into love and abundance) The radical truth that changes everything: your joy is your job.Why you must trade Hyper-independence, or codependence for interdependence if you want healthy intimacy I want to invite you to stop your patterns of unhealthy relationships and finally choose yourself. You deserve to do the inner work that will support you in becoming securely attached, so you can easily attract the relationships you deserve. Take the your first step towards secure attachment today: Click Here to Apply Now and Start Your Journey to Secure Love

Today I am so excited to welcome the amazing Vanessa Bennett — depth psychologist, author, and truth-teller when it comes to the real journey of motherhood and relationships. In this episode, we get real about her leap from the corporate world into psychology, navigating motherhood during COVID, and the life-changing insights from her upcoming book, The Motherhood Myth.This conversation will give you permission to redefine what motherhood, partnership, and self-love can look like — on your terms.Inside This Episode:Vanessa's journey from corporate life to depth psychologyHow societal systems shape motherhood and relationshipsThe empowering message of The Motherhood MythI am personally inviting you to join me inside the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Relationship Program this month — because this is your time to finally break free from the patterns that have been holding you back in love.When you join in August, you'll receive my Vow to Secure Love: The Choose Yourself First Bundle — a powerful combination of tools, coaching, and resources designed to help you choose yourself, step into secure attachment, and create the healthy love you deserve.Spots are limited for August, so don't wait. Your future self will thank you for taking this step today.Click Here to Apply Now and Start Your Journey to Secure LovePre-Order Vanessa's New Book:A Mother Myth → Order HereConnect with Vanessa:Instagram → @vanessasbennettWebsite → https://www.vanessabennett.com/

We're getting extra vulnerable on the pod today. I'm opening up about my current season of life: 60 Days away from saying I-Do to the love of my life! This chapter of my life leading up to marriage has tested me in ways I didn't expect. But through it all, I've never felt more grounded — because I've done the work to become securely attached.In this episode, I'm sharing what it really looks like to walk into marriage after relational trauma, and why becoming securely attached is the foundation that makes everything else possible.Inside the episode, I open up about:Grieving friendships and family relationships (people I always thought would be part of my big day but are no longer in my life) Navigating financial conversations and emotional triggers during wedding planningReleasing shame around my timeline and embracing my body exactly as it isIf you're ready to stop repeating old patterns and finally feel safe in love, I have a special invitation for you. We have just 5 Spots left inside the Empowered.Secure.Loved Relationship Program. This is your opportunity to finally rewire your brain for secure attachment. Apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Relationship Program Today to Start Attracting Healthy Love

In this episode of the Let's Get Vulnerable podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on how insecure attachment shows up in your everyday life—and what it actually takes to become securely attached. Whether you identify as anxious, avoidant, or disorganized, this episode gives you the truth about why you feel the way you do in relationships… and how to finally change it. I'll walk you through the proven steps to secure love, and share real stories of women who've completely transformed their lives by doing this work.

Today's Let's Get Vulnerable episode is your wake-up call if you have ever felt like you're “doing all the things” but still stuck in love. Inside the episode, I share:The real reason learning can keep you stuckWhy most programs (and coaches) aren't getting resultsHow to finally move from knowing to becomingIf you're ready to stop spiraling, stop second-guessing, and finally feel secure in love — this one's for you.And if your body is saying yes… don't just nod along.Let's actually shift your state of being.

In this episode of the Let's Get Vulnerable Podcast, I'm diving deep into one of the most difficult and important questions we face in love: Should I stay or should I leave?I walk you through five essential considerations to help you evaluate your relationship from a place of clarity and secure attachment.I break down how to navigate conflict in a healthy way and why it's a key indicator of relationship health.I share the truth about how your relationship can impact your mental health, self-worth, and nervous system—and why honoring your authentic self matters most.Want to go deeper?

✨ Start your journey to secure attachment here: https://www.drmorgancoaching.co/privatepodcast In this episode, I break down the four main attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how they show up in our relationships. I walk you through the core wounds and behaviors of each style, and share what it takes to move toward secure attachment. We also talk about the power of emotional regulation, the importance of self-awareness, and how you can rewire your brain to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How to identify your attachment style and the role it plays in your love lifeThe key shifts required to move from anxious, avoidant, or disorganized to secureWhy emotional regulation and brain rewiring are essential to healing attachment woundsWant to go deeper?

✨ Start your journey to secure attachment here: https://www.drmorgancoaching.co/privatepodcast In this episode of Let's Get Vulnerable, I'm diving deep into how our early relationships with parents shape the way we show up in love and life. I share why it's so important to recognize and heal our parent wounds — even if we didn't experience “obvious” trauma — and how those early experiences form the blueprint for our adult relationships. I'll walk you through how to grieve unmet needs, re-parent yourself, and create healthier, more secure connections moving forward.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How your relationship with your parents created the blueprint for your adult attachment style — even if there wasn't "obvious" trauma.Why grieving unmet childhood needs is essential for your emotional healing and true self-care.Practical strategies I teach for re-parenting yourself, recognizing your unique needs, and building healthier relationships — without needing reconciliation with your parents.If you got value out of today's episode, then you will love:

✨ For a deeper dive on attachment styles: . https://www.drmorgancoaching.co/privatepodcast GO FIND THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: Dr. Morgan TVIn this episode of Let's Get Vulnerable, we explore avoidant attachment style — breaking down where it comes from, common myths, and how it shows up in relationships. Inside today's episode: Why avoidantly attached individuals often deeply care but suppress their emotions — and how childhood experiences shape this defense mechanism.The truth behind the anxious-avoidant dynamic and how both attachment styles can work toward secure, healthy relationships.Actionable steps to rewire emotional patterns, embrace vulnerability, and build secure, interdependent partnerships.If you got value out of today's episode, then you will love:

Start your healing journey: https://www.drmorgancoaching.co/privatepodcast Chronic relational trauma can affect anyone—yes, even the high-achieving, successful woman who “has it all together.” In this episode, we're unpacking what that trauma can look like, how it shows up in your daily life, and how to begin healing.Here's what we cover:How emotional numbness, overwhelm, and exhaustion may actually be signs of unhealed traumaWhy high achievement can sometimes be a mask for deep emotional painWhat it truly takes to begin building secure, healthy relationships from the inside out✨ Ready to go deeper? Listen to the Secure.Soft.Magnetic private podcast and start your healing journey today.

EPISODE LINKS: START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY TODAY: Click Here to Apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Relationship ProgramGO FIND THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: Dr. Morgan TVLOVE MAGNET DR MORGAN'S BOOK: GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY! FIND OUT YOUR UNIQUE ATTACHMENT STYLE: Click Here to Take The Free QuizI'm so excited to welcome Shaun Galanos, love coach and sex educator, to the podcast! We talk about vulnerability, communication, pleasure, and the real stuff that no one teaches us—like how to talk about sex, how to explore emotional intimacy (especially for men), and why self-worth and pleasure are deeply connected.This is an honest, unfiltered conversation that'll leave you feeling more empowered to express your desires, navigate the tough conversations, and show up more fully in your relationships.Inside this episode we discuss: Why vulnerability and communication are essential for emotional and sexual intimacyHow gender roles and societal expectations shape the way we show up in sex and relationshipsThe power of curiosity, boundaries, and self-worth in building a fulfilling love lifeConnect with Shaun: Website: https://shaungalanos.substack.com/Podcast: The Love Drive with Shaun GalanosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelovedriveReady to do the work to show up securely attached? Join us inside the 8-Week Empowered.Secure.Loved. Relationship Program. This proven framework rooted in the science of attachment theory is everything you need to rewire your brain for healthy emotionally available love that lasts. Click Here to Apply to the Empowered.Secure.Loved. Relationship Program