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Secure attached people don't beg or chase when an avoidant wants to breakup. They also know when to call it quits...and in this episode - that is what we are discussing. We will discuss...- a secure attached timeline to a deciding a breakup, - how they communicate breaking up- what they heal during breakup- how they respond when avoidant circles back
today i looked up the different attachment styles to find out which one i am... and which one YOU are
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Explore Your Attachment Style With Thais Gibson. Access All Courses, Live Webinars & Q&As Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Access: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-03-13-26&el=podcast Someone can love you… and still not commit to you. Because commitment is about capacity, not chemistry. If you find yourself trying harder, shrinking yourself, or becoming who you think they need you to be just to earn their commitment; this video is for you. Episode Summary In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down why someone may struggle to commit, especially if they are Avoidantly Attached and what you can actually do about it. Many Avoidant individuals fear vulnerability, dependency, shame, or losing autonomy. They may genuinely care about you, but lack the subconscious conditioning required for emotional availability and long-term commitment. And here's the truth: You cannot change someone else's subconscious programming. So instead of trying to earn love or convince someone to choose you, this episode walks you through three powerful steps to honor yourself in the process. You'll learn how to: • Set a personal deadline so you don't stay in limbo indefinitely • Communicate your needs clearly and through positive framing • State and uphold your boundaries • Evaluate how comfortable you truly are taking up space Because staying silent and hoping someone changes will only lead to abandoning yourself. Key Takeaways ✔️Why commitment is about emotional capacity, not love ✔️ The core fears that cause avoidant attachment styles to resist commitment ✔️ Why you cannot reprogram someone else's subconscious mind ✔️ The importance of setting a relationship deadline ✔️ How to communicate needs using positive framing ✔️Why boundaries protect your self-respect ✔️ How to measure your comfort with taking up space in relationships ✔️ The difference between honoring yourself and self-abandonment Timestamps 00:00 – When You Love Someone Who Won't Commit 01:17 – A Lot of People Won't Commit Because They Are Avoidantly Attached 03:17 – You Cannot Change Somebody Else's Subconscious Conditioning 04:43 – 1. Set a Deadline 06:31 – Attachment Styles and Sex Course Promo 06:51 – 2. a) Start Investing in Communicating Your Needs 09:06 – 2. b) Start Investing in Communicating Your Boundaries 09:39 – 3. Evaluate How Much You Feel Comfortable Taking Up Space Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
I made a case that our attachment style affects all our relationship, including our relationship to God. And we can change. And that Scriptural prayers model some very healthy convictions regarding attachment. We started with Psalm 5.Secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized...
Start a 7-Day Free Trial to the All-Access Pass and Receive the Core Wound Healing Course Bundle ($250 Value) Free to Keep for Life. https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/core-wound-bundle?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=core-wound-bundle&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-03-11-26&el=podcast If you're dating a Dismissive Avoidant, you might constantly wonder: Is this workable; or am I setting myself up for heartbreak? Episode Summary In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down exactly what to look for; the green flags, the red flags, and the difference between someone who wants to change versus someone who is actually doing the work. Not all Avoidants are the same. And Insecure Attachment alone isn't a reason to leave a relationship. The real question is this: Is the person willing to do the work and does it show up in their behavior? You'll learn how to tell the difference between: • Someone expressing future intentions • Someone actively practicing growth You'll also discover the specific behavioral indicators that signal progress; like vulnerability, accountability, communication, and compromise versus signs you may be dating someone's potential instead of their present reality. Because healthy relationships aren't built on promises. They're built on patterns. Key Takeaways ✔️Why behavior matters more than stated desire ✔️ The difference between conscious intentions and subconscious habits ✔️How to tell if an Avoidant is truly doing the work ✔️What real accountability looks like in action ✔️ The six major green flags to watch for ✔️How to evaluate whether your needs are being heard and met ✔️Why dating someone's potential leads to long-term disappointment Timestamps 00:00 – You're Dating An Avoidant – Should You Stay or Should You Go? 01:45 – 1. Somebody Doing the Work Has to Exist in Their Behavior, Not Their Desires 04:13 – 2. Not Everybody's Actions Look the Same 05:44 – 3. The Main Things to Look Out For 06:30 – Attachment Styles and Sex Course Promo 06:49 – 4. Make Sure That You Are Not Dating Somebody's Potential Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, I sit down with attachment theory expert Thais Gibson for a powerful conversation about love, trauma, and the patterns that shape our relationships.Thais Gibson, PhD, is a relationship expert and the creator of Integrated Attachment Theory, a framework designed to help people understand and heal attachment patterns at their root. We break down the four attachment styles and how they influence everything from marriage to friendships to the way we see ourselves. We also talk about the connection between attachment and rising divorce rates, how modern parenting may be shifting attachment styles, and how conditioning is not just from childhood. Thais explains how you can rewire 40, 50, even 60 years of trauma through simple daily practices that regulate your nervous system and heal core wounds. Resources:Visit university.personaldevelopmentschool.com and use code PDS2026 for 20% off the Personal Development School's 90-Day Attachment Healing membership.Take the FREE Attachment Style Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/For more on Thais, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/461389461257253/?ref=bookmarks Keep in Touch:Website: https://dominiquesachse.tv/Book: https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email courtney@dominiquesachse.tv We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Imagine finding out through an anonymous text that the guy you've been seeing is actually MARRIED!??! Rose and I sit down with Jess to dissect the red flags, the insane gaslighting, and the emotional fallout, while unpacking attachment styles, narcissistic behavior, and how our nervous systems physically warn us about unsafe love. If your group chat has ever had to drag a friend out of a toxic situationship, consider this your ultimate audio validation tbh Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Topics Covered: Dating Red Flags & Toxic Relationships Gaslighting & Narcissistic Behavior Attachment Styles & Dating Patterns Nervous System Regulation & Safe Love Surviving Heartbreak & Friend Group Support Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ brokegirltherapy.com Rose McAleese https://www.instagram.com/rose_ettastone/ https://thenewblogontheblock.com/ Jessica Clarke https://www.instagram.com/j.clarke_/ Order your charcuterie order from Jess and Winsacle Garden! https://winscalegarden.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Start a 7-Day Free Trial to the All-Access Pass and Receive the Core Wound Healing Course Bundle ($250 Value) Free to Keep for Life. https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/core-wound-bundle?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=core-wound-bundle&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast Have you ever left a relationship with someone highly narcissistic, only to find yourself dating a Dismissive Avoidant next? It's confusing. It's painful. And it can feel like you're repeating the same pattern in a slightly different form. Episode Summary In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the subconscious reasons this happens and what you need to shift internally to stop the cycle for good. Your conscious mind may want an emotionally available, healthy partner but your subconscious mind drives 95%+ of your patterns. If you grew up internalizing criticism, over-functioning emotionally, or abandoning yourself to please others, those patterns can make narcissistic or Avoidant dynamics feel subconsciously familiar even when they hurt. After leaving a narcissist, your nervous system may swing to what feels like the “opposite”, someone calmer, less intense, more predictable. But if you haven't yet learned to: •Set boundaries •Honor your own needs •Receive empathy •Become emotionally available to yourself …you may still unconsciously choose unavailable partners. Real change happens when you stop over-functioning for others and start becoming available to yourself first. Key Takeaways ✔️Why your subconscious comfort zone overrides conscious desire ✔️How self-criticism makes narcissistic dynamics feel familiar ✔️ The pattern of manipulating yourself to please others ✔️Why you attract unavailable partners until you're available to yourself ✔️How emotional over-functioning sabotages intimacy ✔️The difference between emotional intensity and emotional availability ✔️What true healing requires to break the cycle Timestamps 00:00 – When You Go From Dating A Narcissist to An Avoidant 00:52 – The Conscious vs Subconscious Mind 02:47 – 1. You Are Self-Critical 03:36 – 2. Sometimes You Manipulate Yourself to Please Others 06:19 – 3. You Will End Up With Unavailable People Until You Become Available to Yourself 06:39 – Attachment Styles and Sex Course Promo 06:59 – 4. You Are a Chronic Emotional Over-Functioner Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast, episode 751, Dawn interviews Sir Panda on BDSM and Attachment styles …. ……plus, she shares about a new thing she did with Erotic Energy in NW Ohio, her experience of how she set up her support network at Intrigue …and the passing of her sister …. The one she talks about during some workshops ….the sister that knows 'everything' about Dawn…..or thought she did ;) Links mentioned on the show: D/s Outreach https://dsoutreach.com/ Sir-Panda (fetlife profile) https://fetlife.com/Sir-Panda NM Leather & Kink Fair https://fetlife.com/events/2026/04/11/nm-leather-kink-fair-sat-apr-11-2026-puaxxg Primal Arts Fest https://fetlife.com/events/1911410 Twisted Tryst https://fetlife.com/events/2026/06/11/twisted-tryst-2026-imwfsv?source=events_near_me Transcript 1:18 BDSM & Attachment Styles w/Sir Panda 7:07 Types of Attachment Styles 19:52 How to get ahold of Sir-Panda 20:52 Where to find Dawn in 2026 22:11 Sign up for the newsletter 22:53 Erotic Energy and Energy Orgasms 23:17 Root to Root 23:44 Pendulum Work w/Chakras 24:51 Cutting Cords 25:05 Intrigue and setting up a support network 27:12 The passing of my sister Enjoy!!! Dawn ************************************ Discounted/Free books, kink starter cards, online classes; early access to the show, and more! https://www.patreon.com/eroticawakening ***************************************** Fetlife - @erotic_awakening Fetlife - @dawn_awakening Instagram - @eroticawakening Youtube - @eroticawakeningpodcast TikTok - @eapodcastdawn Newsletter - www.eroticawakening.com Discord - https://discord.gg/WQtSM56V39 751 - #attachmenttheory #attachmentstyles #bdsmattachmentstyles #pendulumwork #chakras #eroticenergy #energyorgasms #cordcutting #bdsmevent #bdsmmovie #domcom #pillion #leather #powerexchange #polyamory #livingms #polyamorytoolkit #kinkeducation #onlineeducation #podcast #eroticawakeningpodcast #bdsm #domsub #submission #heartsandcollars
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Why do couples keep having the same argument over and over again?In this episode of the Christian Family Life Podcast, Roland and Tammy explore the deeper reason behind repeated marital conflict. Most marriage fights are not actually about the surface issue—they are rooted in attachment patterns, emotional fears, and unexamined heart wounds.Some spouses respond to conflict by withdrawing (Avoiders).Others respond by over-accommodating to keep peace (Pleasers).Others may swing between closeness and frustration (Vacillators).When these patterns go unrecognized, conflict becomes more frequent, more intense, and more predictable, slowly eroding emotional connection in marriage.But there is hope.Scripture reminds us in Luke 6:45, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” As the Holy Spirit works in our hearts, God gives couples the ability to slow the conflict cycle, recognize emotional triggers, and respond with grace instead of reaction.Conflict in marriage is not about winning arguments—it's about creating emotional safety where both spouses can be known, heard, and loved.When couples understand their patterns and invite God into the process, conflict can actually become a pathway to deeper intimacy and stronger connection.
Start a 7-Day Free Trial to the All-Access Pass and Receive the Core Wound Healing Course Bundle ($250 Value) Free to Keep for Life. https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/core-wound-bundle?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=core-wound-bundle&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast It sounds counterintuitive but if you can't be fully okay being alone, you'll unconsciously choose relationships from fear, conditioning, and unmet needs instead of clarity and self-trust. In this episode, Thais Gibson explains why learning to truly be alone; not distracted, not self-numbing, but deeply self-attuned, is one of the most important steps to building healthy, lasting love. Episode Summary If you don't know who you are outside of a relationship, you will choose partners from your past conditioning, not from your authentic truth. For Anxious and Fearful Avoidant Attachment Styles especially, discomfort with being alone can lead to: • Choosing from attraction instead of alignment • Accepting breadcrumbs because you feel emotionally “starving” • Ignoring red flags to avoid loneliness • Failing to set boundaries out of fear of loss In this episode, you'll learn the three major reasons why being okay alone increases your chances of finding healthy love and how it helps you maintain standards, choose consciously, and bring your full self into a relationship. Because when you know yourself deeply, you stop settling. Key Takeaways ✔️Why you'll choose relationships from past conditioning if you don't know yourself ✔️How being alone helps you maintain standards instead of accepting breadcrumbs ✔️The connection between self-trust and healthy boundaries ✔️Why Insecure Attachment Styles struggle with solitude ✔️How to stop dating from fear and start dating from clarity ✔️Why bringing your full self (your yeses AND your no's) creates real intimacy Timestamps 00:00 – You Need to Be Okay Being Alone in Order to Find the Love of Your Life 02:04 – 1. You Will Choose Relationships From Your Past Conditioning 03:37 – 2. Learning to Be Alone Helps You Maintain Your Standards 04:49 – Attachment Styles and Sex Course Promo 05:09 – 3. Until You Learn to Be Alone, You Won't Set Healthy Boundaries Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
Most people think their relationship problems are about the other person. They're not — they're about an 18-month-old version of you who learned the only way to survive. In this episode, psychotherapist Jessica Baum breaks down why your nervous system is still running a programme it wrote in infancy. Attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganised — aren't personality quirks. They're adaptive strategies your brain built when connection was a matter of survival. The anxious person who chases, the avoidant who disappears, the couple stuck in a loop they can't explain — it all traces back to the same source: early experiences that taught your body what to expect from closeness. Understanding that isn't just interesting. It's the beginning of actually changing it. Your attachment style isn't fixed — it shifts depending on who you're with Co-regulation isn't neediness — it's how the nervous system was designed to heal The goal isn't independence. It's interdependence — being whole and connected If your relationships keep following the same painful script, this episode is where you start rewriting it. SPONSORS
What if the stress you feel at work isn't just about deadlines or difficult bosses, but about your attachment style? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jack Hinman, founder and executive director of Engage Young Adult Transitions, to talk about how the patterns you develop in early childhood show up in your leadership, ambition, anxiety, and burnout. We break down secure, preoccupied, and avoidant attachment styles, how they influence the way you handle feedback and uncertainty, and why your “relationship operating system” doesn't stop at home. Tune in to understand your patterns and learn how to lead from connection instead of fear. Check out our sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/achieverfree Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to http://shopify.com/anxiousachiever Talkiatry - Head to http://talkiaitry.com/achiever and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Working Genius - Take the working genius assessment today and get 20% off with code ACHIEVER at working http://genius.com Brevo - Meet brevo, the all in one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement and grow your business smarter. Go to brevo.com/achiever and use code ACHIEVER50 for 50% off. In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 The heartbreaking monkey experiment that shaped attachment theory. 06:30 What's the difference among secure, preoccupied, avoidant, and disorganized styles? 10:00 What happens when a preoccupied employee has an avoidant boss. 11:15 How does avoidant attachment show up in leadership? 15:45 What “secure” actually looks like at work. 18:45 How to “own the dynamic” in difficult workplace relationships. 20:30 Self-awareness is the foundation of good leadership. 23:00 Why uncertainty and change activate attachment patterns. 25:15 Why connection is both the outcome and the intervention. 28:45 What happens when two anxious leaders feed each other's stress. 31:15 Why “anchors” are essential for healing attachment patterns. 34:45 Tools to regulate attachment triggers. Resources + Links Learn more about Dr. Jack Hinman and Engage Young Adult Transitions HERE! Learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and resources HERE! Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam
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Hey sister, Have you ever noticed how you react in relationships and thought… “Why am I like this?” Why you: Overthink texts Feel anxious when someone pulls away Shut down when things get too close Or feel drawn to intensity over stability This week on the podcast, I'm breaking down attachment styles — what they are, how they were formed, and why they're still affecting your relationships today. And no, this is not about blaming your parents. It's about understanding how your nervous system learned to stay safe in connection. You adapted. You survived. You created a strategy. But the strategy that worked when you were little may not be serving the woman you are now. Here's the truth: Awareness changes everything. When you understand your attachment style, you stop shaming yourself. You stop labeling yourself as “too much” or “too distant.” You start healing. And if you're realizing that your attachment patterns are deeply affecting your dating life, marriage, friendships, or even your relationship with God — you don't have to untangle that alone. This is the exact kind of work we do in one-on-one coaching. We: Identify your patterns Regulate your nervous system Heal emotional triggers Build secure attachment from the inside out You don't need more willpower. You need healing. If you're ready for that kind of support, you can apply for one-on-one coaching here: Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com You are not broken. You are wired — and wiring can be rewired. Let's do this.
Start healing your Attachment Style with personalized courses taught by Thais Gibson. Free for 7 Days [enough time to complete a full course]. Limited-time offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-03-04-26&el=podcast If you're a Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style, you may feel like you deeply crave intimacy but also struggle the most during conflict. You might: Get intensely close… then suddenly pull away Shut down instead of communicating your needs Overexplain yourself during arguments Become defensive or emotionally overwhelmed In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down four toxic communication patterns that Fearful Avoidants commonly develop not because something is “wrong” with you, but because of conditioning from childhood. And the best part? These patterns are completely healable. Episode Summary This episode explores how early conflict modeling and emotional chaos can wire Fearful Avoidants to associate intimacy with both love and danger. You'll learn: ✔️Why hot-and-cold behavior isn't random; it's nervous system conditioning ✔️How protest communication and game-playing stem from fear ✔️Why emotional dumping or overexplaining can sabotage resolution ✔️How defensiveness and stonewalling block true repair ✔️Most importantly, you'll learn the framework for resolving conflict securely by sharing what you felt, what triggered you, and what you need moving forward. Healing starts with awareness. Key Takeaways • Hot and cold communication is often rooted in fear of vulnerability • Protest behaviors (silent treatment, delayed replies, jealousy tactics) are control strategies driven by fear • Overexplaining can come from a core wound of feeling “bad” or unworthy • Defensiveness often masks fear of betrayal or abandonment • Secure communication involves validating feelings and clearly expressing needs • You can rewire these patterns through subconscious and nervous system work Timestamps 00:00 – Toxic Fearful Avoidant Communication Patterns 01:22 – These Patterns Are a Reflection of Your Conditioning 02:13 – Hot and Cold Communication 04:33 – Protest Communication 07:40 – 7-Day Trial Promo 08:30 – Emotional Dumping / Overexplaining 10:32 – Defensiveness 11:59 – Final Thoughts Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
Part 2 of our conversation with Thai Gibson is here, and this time, we're focused on healing. After breaking down attachment theory and the four attachment styles in Part 1, today's episode is all about what comes next: how to actually shift your patterns and move toward secure attachment. Thai walks us through the five pillars of healing and what it truly takes to rewire old beliefs, build emotional resilience, and create healthier relationship dynamics.Together, we explore how to regulate your nervous system, expand your self-awareness, and show up differently in love. If Part 1 helped you understand your patterns, this episode will help you transform them.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by:Ollie: Go to ollie.com/transform and use code transform to get 60% off your first box!RW Knudsen: With RW Knudsen, krush 100% of your day - morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between - with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store todayIQBAR: To get 20% off all IQBAR products plus FREE shipping, text TRANSFORM to 64000. Message and data rates may applyNutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code TRANSFORMThe Real Real: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/transformProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
80% of management strategies create addiction and fear. Your best employees aren't burning out because they're weak. They're burning out because you're running their nervous system on the wrong chemical. You keep giving them dopamine: bonuses, titles, corner offices. And every single hit requires a bigger one tomorrow just to feel the same. Meanwhile, their cortisol climbs higher with every promotion, every new responsibility, every quarter where the targets get bigger and the recognition gets emptier. This is the episode where Adam Lane Smith and Andrey Korikov break down the Secure Loyalty Formula: the biochemical equation that separates companies people would fight for from companies people quietly escape from. Adam's recent TEDx talk introduced Bio Loyalty: the concept that real human loyalty isn't built through manipulation or incentive structures. It's built the same way a healthy family is built: through deep need fulfillment that makes people genuinely want to stay. Most companies have never even considered this. They're running the same addiction cycle they use in bad relationships: give a hit, withdraw the hit, punish for not performing, repeat. The equation is simple: Attraction + Commitment ÷ Cortisol. Most companies only target attraction. That's the dopamine. That's the “we are all family here” lie. That's the pizza party nobody asked for. What's missing is the commitment piece: vasopressin bonding through shared achievement, serotonin through genuine belonging, and cortisol managed at the right level so people actually care without being crushed. In this episode, you'll learn why two thirds of dopamine is just anticipation (and why the reward never feels as good as you imagined), why avoidant leaders scoff at loyalty and only understand manipulation, why Gen Z isn't lazy but has been dopamine burned out since birth, the difference between the Secure Love Formula and the Secure Loyalty Formula, how Japanese work culture got the bonding right but destroyed their people in the process, why anxious and disorganized employees are actually more likely to become deeply loyal, the mentorship model that builds tribal belonging instead of learned helplessness, and the three steps any leader can deploy today to start building the Secure Work Home Balance. This conversation breaks down the nervous system science applied to how humans actually bond in professional environments: the same biochemistry that builds lasting marriages, applied to building teams that stay, perform, and recruit your next best hire for you. The research shows teams built on this formula are up to 30% more productive and 30% more profitable.
Start healing your Attachment Style with personalized courses taught by Thais Gibson. Free for 7 Days [enough time to complete a full course]. Limited-time offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-03-02-26el=podcast Are You Becoming More Secure? 5 Pillars to Track Your Progress Have you ever wondered how Securely Attached you're actually showing up in your relationships? Healing your Attachment Style isn't just about “feeling better.” It's about measurable shifts in how you think, react, communicate, and relate to others. Episode Summary In this episode, Thais Gibson walks you through the 5 Major Pillars of Becoming Securely Attached and how to track whether you're truly progressing in your healing journey. If you've been doing the work, this video will help you see exactly where you stand. In this breakdown, you'll learn the five foundational ingredients required to move from insecure to Secure Attachment: ✔️ Rewiring your core wounds ✔️ Understanding your subconscious needs ✔️ Regulating your nervous system ✔️ Setting honest, healthy boundaries ✔️ Communicating clearly and consistently Thais also shares insights from her own journey as a former Fearful Avoidant, explaining how frequency and intensity of triggers begin to diminish and what secure functioning actually feels like in daily life. Secure Attachment isn't perfection. It's regulation, self-awareness, authenticity, and the ability to repair. Key Takeaways • How to tell if your triggers are decreasing in frequency and intensity • Why rewiring core wounds is the foundation of lasting change • The role subconscious needs play in fulfillment and alignment • How nervous system regulation creates emotional stability • Why boundaries increase authenticity and connection • How proper communication empties your “resentment tank” • What Secure Attachment actually looks like in real relationships Timestamps 00:00 – Are You Becoming More Secure? 01:14 – Pillar 1: Rewiring Your Core Wounds 04:04 – Thais' Rewiring Experience 05:28 – Pillar 2: Learning About Your Own Needs 07:55 – Pillar 3: Learning How to Regulate Your Nervous System 08:57 – Pillar 4: Setting Your Honest Boundaries With People 11:02 – 7-Day Trial Promo 11:51 – Pillar 5: Learning to Communicate Properly Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
Welcome back to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael and AJ Denson dive deeper into the transformative concepts from Michael's book, Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting Divine Love. Picking up where they left off, the conversation centers on the “Four S's” of attachment—Seen, Soothed, Safe, and Secure—and explores how these elements shape our spiritual and relational lives.Together, they reflect on the nuances of secure and insecure attachment, the power of rupture and repair in relationships, and how even well-intentioned parents and caregivers can struggle to meet these needs. Michael brings personal stories and practical insights, offering hope for healing attachment wounds, whether through new relational patterns or divine love.The episode also tackles the complex reality that attachment styles are not fixed but evolve with our circumstances and emotional states. Through compassionate storytelling and relatable examples, the hosts unravel what it means to be “soothed”—the crucial experience of knowing someone has “got you” in moments of distress, vulnerability, and everyday life.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
We're so excited to welcome Thais Gibson, best-selling author, counselor, and founder of The Personal Development School, to the podcast. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Sami Spalter and Thais dive deep into attachment theory: what it is, how it's formed, and why it shapes the way you experience love, conflict, and connection.They break down the four attachment styles and explore how these patterns often stem from childhood experiences. Throughout the conversation, Sami shares her own personal journey and how understanding her attachment style helped her gain clarity around triggers, patterns, and relationship dynamics.If you've ever wondered why you react the way you do in relationships, this episode is your starting point.Visit university.personaldevelopmentschool.com and use code PDS2026 for 20% off the Personal Development School's 90-Day Attachment Healing membership.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Unlock Deeper Intimacy Starting Today. Get 7 Days Free Plus Lifetime Access to Our Attachment Styles & Intimacy Course and Finally Transform Your Relationships for Good! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-sex-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-02-28-26&el=podcast Did you grow up walking on eggshells around your mother? Did love feel conditional… like you had to earn it, manage it, or prove yourself worthy of it? If you were raised by a toxic or emotionally immature mother, you may still be carrying subconscious patterns that affect your self-worth, boundaries, identity, and relationships today. In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down 10 powerful signs you were raised by a toxic mother and most importantly, how to begin healing. When love is paired with tension, chaos can feel familiar and calm can feel uncomfortable. But healing is absolutely possible and it starts with awareness. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: ✔️ The difference between unhealthy and toxic parenting dynamics ✔️ How conditional love wires people-pleasing patterns ✔️ Why feeling responsible for your mother's emotions impacts adult relationships ✔️ The long-term effects of emotional invalidation ✔️ How emotional whiplash creates anxious attachment patterns ✔️ The “I Am Bad” wound and chronic guilt ✔️ Why punished boundaries make it hard to say no ✔️ How parentification shapes your adult identity ✔️ The impact of identity control and emotional blackmail ✔️ Practical healing exercises to begin reparenting yourself Timestamps 00:00 – Signs You Were Raised By A Toxic Mother 01:01 – 1. Love Felt Conditional 02:37 – 2. You Felt Responsible For Your Mother's Emotions 03:15 – 3. Your Feelings in Childhood Were Chronically Minimized or Made Fun of 04:18 – 4. If You Felt Like Your Mother Competed With You to Be the Center of Attention 05:04 – 5 .If There Was a Lot of Emotional Whiplash 05:44 – 6. If You Got Punished for Everything 06:48 – 7. If Your Boundaries Were Punished 07:08 – 8. If You Were Parentified 07:55 – Attachment Styles and Sex Course Promo 08:15 – 9. If You Felt Like Your Mother Controlled Your Identity 08:56 – 10. If Your Relationship With Your Mother Was Run by Obligation and Fear 09:48 – Healing Exercises 09:48 – Like and Subscribe For More Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
Send a textIf you or your partner struggles with avoidant attachment, shutting down, going quiet, disappearing emotionally when things get intense, this episode is for you. And if you're the anxious attachment partner on the other side: the one who leans in harder, panics when your partner withdraws, and feels like you can never quite reach them, this is for you too.This is Part 2 of our ongoing series on the avoidant-anxious dynamic and what couples can actually do to break the cycle. In Episode 259, we unpacked the WHY, the nervous system science behind avoidant shutdown, why anxious partners escalate in response, and how both attachment styles end up locked in a painful push-pull loop. Now we go deeper into the HOW.The skill that changes everything? Real listening. Not the nodding-along kind. The kind that requires you to actually enter someone's world, especially when that person has an avoidant attachment style and is rarely, if ever, ready to give you access to their inner world on your timeline.And Staci introduces one of the most powerful frameworks for understanding avoidant-anxious relationships: the museum metaphor. When a partner with avoidant attachment finally opens up, they are giving you a tour of their most sacred inner space. How you show up in that moment, whether you honor it or barrel through it, determines whether the door stays open or closes permanently.In This Episode:The 'Museum Metaphor' a profound reframe for understanding what avoidant attachment really looks like from the insideThe listening self-check: how anxious attachment partners can learn to slow down and actually be present before entering a vulnerable conversationWhy understanding your partner's avoidant attachment patterns is not the same as agreeing with them, and why confusing the two shuts everything downHow anxious attachment behaviors (pursuing, demanding, escalating) unknowingly trigger avoidant shutdown, and what to do insteadThe counterintuitive way to invite a partner with avoidant attachment style to open upPause button phrases that give both avoidant and anxious partners a shared off-ramp before conflict spiralsA special mention of our Better Love Club member Mason, who went from avoidant to willingly open, and the communication strategy that changed everything for himWhether you identify with avoidant attachment, anxious attachment, or you're not even sure yet which pattern fits, this conversation will help you see the dynamic more clearly, and give you real skills to start shifting it.Part 3 is coming. This series isn't done. Send us your questions!Resources MentionedBook a free Clarity Call with Tom: stacibartley.com/applyMason's episode: #210: When Your Avoidant Partner Needs Space: A Story of Coming Back to Life: stacibartley.com/when-your-avoidant-partner-needs-space-a-story-of-coming-back-to-life/Couples Retreat in Tuscany - Registration Closing March 1: stacibartley.com/couples-retreatTimestamps: 01:22 Welcome and Recap03:35 Listening Self Check04:42 Understanding Not Agreeing08:51 Museum Metaphor10:18 Check Your Capacity20:33 Chaos Without Listening25:21 Emotional Pushups Practice28:16 Listening Takes Practice29:40 Low Stakes Listening Drills31:08 Name Awkwardness Take Breaks32:50 Speak To Understand Yourself35:44 Make Clear Specific Asks39:11 Classroom Not Courtroom41:39 Invite Avoidant Partners Safely48:21 Clari
Do anxious and avoidant partners keep finding each other? Often, we're drawn to familiar dynamics and hope to solve old problems as adults. This clip explores the anxious-avoidant pattern, repetition compulsion, and why styles rarely change but can be managed. We discuss dialing conflicts down, naming your pattern early, and setting firm boundaries such as asking for regular check-ins. It also considers choosing calmer relationships over intense fireworks to support your nervous system. Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/eTbA81qNYt4Alain De Button in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode here.Watch the full episode on YouTube here.***This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell***The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.
#923. Why do you love the way that you love… and why do you keep repeating the same patterns?This week, Kaitlyn sits down with attachment theory expert and best-selling author Thais Gibson to break down the 4 attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized — and how they shape every relationship in your life.Thais shares her own powerful story of trauma and addiction at just 15 years old, and the moment she discovered that your subconscious mind — not your conscious mind — is driving who you're attracted to, why you get triggered, and why certain relationships feel impossible to walk away from.They also talk about how attachment styles are formed, how they can change, and the first step to becoming more secure.If you've ever wondered “Why am I like this in relationships?” — this episode is for you.If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these AMAZING deals!Better Help: If you're ready to take some pressure off this month, therapy is a great place to start. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/VINE.Bombas: Head over to Bombas.com/VINE and use code VINE for 20% off your first purchase.Ka'chava: Stick with your wellness goals. Go to kachava.com and use code VINE for 15% off.Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at MERITbeauty.com.Pura: Pura's Well-Being Collection is thoughtfully crafted to support energy, focus, relaxation, and sleep through scent. Discover what your space needs at pura.com/moods.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (4:38) — Thais shares her traumatic upbringing and addiction at just 15 years old. (12:21) — The 4 attachment styles explained (and how to identify yours) Secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant — and how each one affects your relationships.(32:29) — How to rewire your core wounds and change subconscious patterns.(58:00) — The first step to healing your attachment style.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on Unlocked, I'm sitting down with Thais Gibson, founder of The Personal Development School and an expert on attachment styles, trauma, and subconscious reprogramming… and let's just say, I was not prepared for how seen I was about to feel.We talk about why we are the way we are, how childhood conditioning quietly follows us into adulthood, and the patterns we keep repeating in relationships without even realizing it. Thais breaks down attachment styles in a way that makes so much sense, from anxious to avoidant to fearful avoidant, and how those patterns show up in love, conflict, communication, and even the way we handle success.We get into radical accountability, core wounds, nervous system regulation, and why healing isn't about blaming your parents… but it is about taking responsibility for your own growth. I share personal stories about love, overperforming, shutting down, and what it's like to finally feel safe in a healthy relationship.If you've ever wondered why you push people away, cling too tightly, overreact to small things, or feel like you're waiting for the other shoe to drop… this conversation will open your eyes.Healing is possible. But you have to be willing to do the work.LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Follow Thais Gibson:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4lSaKRap5HyrpitrTOhQ)Website: (https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/)Follow The Unlocked Podcast:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Candice Tamara is a trauma-informed relationship and self-concept coach who helps driven, anxiously attached individuals become secure in love. After healing from a deeply traumatic childhood and years of anxious attachment, Candice transformed their inner world, rewired their identity, and became the secure version of themselves they once thought was impossible. They have now helped hundreds of people break anxious/avoidant patterns, regulate their nervous system, and create deeply secure, emotionally available relationships, without chasing love or abandoning themselves. Candice is the creator of the Candice Tamara Secure Method™, a transformational process that blends attachment healing, subconscious reprogramming, EFT tapping, nervous system work, and the Law of Assumption to create rapid, lasting change. They are also the host of the F*CK TRAUMA Podcast, where they teach listeners how to shift their self-concept, step into secure love, and become the version of themselves who is chosen, supported, and deeply valued. Key Topics: ⭐ Anxious vs Avoidant Attachment As The Core Relationship Dynamic ⭐ Why We Attract The Same Person In A Different Body ⭐ Abandonment vs Engulfment: The Two Sides Of The Same Fear ⭐ Nervous System Activation As The Real Trigger Behind Conflict ⭐ Why Pulling Away Feels Like Survival To One And Rejection To The Other ⭐ Commitment Anxiety On Both Sides (Even When You Think You Want It) ⭐ Breakups: Relief, Regret, And The Attachment Cycle ⭐ Outsourcing Safety Instead Of Building Inner Security ⭐ Self-Abandonment As The Hidden Pattern In Anxious Attachment ⭐ Independence As Survival In Avoidant Attachment ⭐ Expanding Emotional Capacity Instead Of Trying To Change Your Partner ⭐ Regulation Before Communication: Why Space Can Save A Relationship ⭐ Personal Responsibility As The Turning Point In Healing ⭐ Retraining Your Version Of Love By Reprogramming Subconscious Beliefs ⭐ Growing From Insecure To Secure Attachment Through Inner Work Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe Connect With Candice Tamara: Instagram: @candicetamara_ YouTube: @candicetamara_ Website: https://www.candicetamaracoaching.com/ Free masterclass, Stop Sabotaging Love: https://www.candicetamaracoaching.com/signuptomasterclass F*CK Trauma Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xbXmtF2JZUgMqgmGNhao6?si=RroJ1OMoS-ygiTD4JIXUIQ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 02:37 – What Love Felt Like Before Healing (Anxious Attachment) 04:12 – Growing Up Without A Healthy Model Of Love 06:28 – Why You Keep Attracting The Same Person 08:54 – Dating Your Parent In A Different Body 11:21 – Anxious vs Avoidant: Breaking The Stereotypes 14:03 – Subconscious Beliefs & Identity Formation 17:12 – Projection: Why It's Not Actually About Your Partner 20:40 – Abandonment vs Engulfment: The Core Fear 24:18 – Pulling Away & Nervous System Triggers 28:05 – Rumination, Overthinking & Internal Shame 31:42 – Commitment Anxiety Explained 35:27 – Breakups: Relief, Regret & Emotional Cycling 39:50 – Boundaries: Healthy vs Protective Withdrawal 43:18 – Communication Breakdown: Reactivity vs Shutdown 47:36 – Emotional Capacity & Nervous System Regulation 51:22 – Can A Relationship Survive If Only One Person Does The Work? 55:48 – Taking Responsibility Instead Of Blame 59:30 – Retraining Your Version Of Love 01:03:12 – Final Reflections & Key Takeaways
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Most people focus only on diet, training, and supplements when it comes to health—but often overlook one of the biggest drivers of stress and burnout: relationships. Chronic emotional stress can quietly dysregulate your nervous system and undermine your health, no matter how disciplined you are with fitness and nutrition. In this episode, Ted sits down with Thais Gibson to explore how attachment styles shape your relationships, stress response, and overall well-being. Thais explains how early attachment patterns influence adult behavior, why unresolved attachment wounds keep high achievers stuck in reactive cycles, and what it takes to create real nervous system regulation and lasting change beyond surface-level stress management. Today's Guest Thais Gibson: Thais Gibson is an attachment theory expert, author, and founder of the Personal Development School. With a background in psychology and neuroscience-based modalities, she specializes in helping people rewire subconscious attachment patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and build healthier relationships. Connect to Thais Gibson Website: University.PersonalDevelopmentSchool.com Instagram: @thepersonaldevelopmentschool Podcast: The Thais Gibson Podcast YouTube: @ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool You'll learn: Why attachment style is a subconscious "rulebook" that shapes adult relationships How unresolved attachment wounds dysregulate the nervous system How relationship stress can sabotage health, recovery, and emotional regulation Practical strategies for rewiring attachment wounds and improving regulation What Ted and Thais discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Relationships as the Missing Piece in Health & Fitness (08:36) The 4 Attachment Styles Explained (25:33) Thais Gibson's Story: Addiction, the Subconscious Mind & Why She Teaches This (31:14) From Self-Healing to Relationship Skills: Boundaries, Needs & Vulnerability (35:04) Moving Toward Secure Attachment: Wounds Drive Nervous System Dysregulation (39:18) Why Affirmations Fail: Rewiring the Subconscious with Emotions & Imagery (41:58) The 3-Step Rewiring Tool (49:29) Nervous System 101: Ventral vs Dorsal Vagal + Regulation Practices (54:07) Real-World Application: Stress, Meditation, and a New Baseline of Peace (58:32) Final Thoughts
In this episode, Dr. K provides a deep-dive lecture into Attachment Theory, moving beyond individual psychology to explore how our internal "wiring" creates the specific dynamics of our romantic relationships. He breaks down why we are often attracted to the very people who trigger our deepest insecurities and provides a scientific roadmap for healing your attachment style. What to expect in this episode: • The Three Major Styles: A breakdown of why 50% of people are Secure, while the rest fall into Anxious (fear of abandonment) or Avoidant (fear of closeness) patterns rooted in childhood experiences. • The "Match Made in Hell": An analysis of the magnetic attraction between anxious and avoidant individuals, creating a cycle where one person chases while the other retreats. • The Six Types of Love: How ancient Greek concepts like Ludus (game-playing) and Mania (obsessive) perfectly describe the modern behaviors of avoidant and anxious partners. • Protest Behaviors and Mixed Signals: A look at the "chameleon" effect in anxious individuals and the "devaluing" strategies avoidants use to keep people at arm's length. • The Path to Security: Practical tools for moving toward a Secure Attachment, including the development of mentalization (understanding your partner's mind) and inter-subjectivity (blending lives without losing your identity).HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Explore Your Attachment Style With Thais Gibson. Access All Courses, Live Webinars & Q&As Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Access: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-02-23-26&el=podcast Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she's helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Thais Gibson, attachment style expert, creator of the Integrated Attachment Theory, and founder of The Personal Development School. Thais breaks down the four attachment styles that explain why we show up the way we do in relationships (romantic, friendships, family, etc.).We chat about:The four attachment styles & how they developWhat traditional attachment theory is missingWhy we chase familiar-feeling loveEach attachment style's core wounds and needsHow to become more secureAt the end of the episode, Thais shares an actionable three-step reprogramming exercise to reframe your limiting beliefs and become a more secure dater. Find Thais on Instagram @thepersonaldevelopmentschool or head to her website to learn more about working with her.Read my most recent Substack: Apps Aren't The Problem — Here's What's Killing Modern DatingAs always, find me on Instagram @mostlydating. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it here or email carleigh@mostly-dating.com. Learn more about my Mostly Dating Blueprint.
Does it ever feel like you're dating the same person with a different name? If you notice that you're often gravitating toward emotionally unavailable people, this episode is for you.Joining Gretta to discuss attachment is Trevor Hanson, coach and founder of The Art of Healing. Trevor teaches relationship and attachment skills through the Secure Self Club. In this show, Trevor deconstructs common relationship dynamics and shares how to finally break the cycle of insecure attachment. This episode covers:How to move from an insecure attachment style to a more secure one.How anxious patterns can amplify avoidance.Why men who have an anxious attachment style may tend to get ghosted more.Insights on why men may be more prone to avoidant attachment.How porn and other addictions are often attempts to soothe unmet attachment needs.If you're ready to make powerful shifts in your life, this episode is for you. Connect with Trevor: Instagram | Trevor's Website | YouTube | TikTok Connect with Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To A GhostFree and Private Facebook Support Group | Instagram | copingwithghosting.comMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer: This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals.Support the showNote to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."
In this episode of The Modern Muse Diaries, Taylor Carr interviews Elizabeth Scarcella of The Rooted Queen on attachment styles, health, hormones, and feminine radiance.They dive into discussing how through labs, Elizabeth can tell what attachment style a person has.They discuss low iron and ferritin levels.And they discuss feminine radiance as a whole.Click Here to connect with Elizabeth and take the quiz:https://reveal-the-root.scoreapp.comConnect with Elizabeth on social media here:https://www.instagram.com/elizabethscarcella/https://www.youtube.com/@UCEpHCehC3up-VsRBErbkjigThis episode is available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.Taylor Carr:www.instagram.com/iamtaylorcarrwww.upgradewithtaylor.com
Stella from MAFS sit's down with Caitlin to unpack her relationship and mean girl drama.You saw the dinner party chaos - now hear the psychology behind it.Stella sits down with Caitlin to unpack her relationship, the mean girl drama she was targeted by, and what was really happening beneath the surface.They go deep on:The anxious/avoidant dance Stella used to live in (and what shifted)Why “boring” can be the first sign of secure attachmentThe mean girl hierarchy, projection, and subtle power plays at the tableWhat not reacting actually communicates in high-conflict spacesHow real support looks (spoiler: not your friends yelling “fuck him!” on repeat)Compassion without reconciliation (aka: you can have empathy and still say NO)How to watch reality TV like free therapy instead of a public hangingWhether you're watching MAFS or not, this episode will change how you see relationship drama — on screen and in your own life.If you love this episode please like, share and subscribe. Find us on socials here:Caitlin: https://www.instagram.com/complete_bycaitlin/Stella: https://www.instagram.com/mickstella_/
She schedules her crying every week. She hasn't processed a single painful experience in her entire life. And her body is keeping score. Raina is a brand strategist, agency owner, mother of two, and one of the most high-functioning people you'll ever meet. She's also been running on pure survival mode since childhood; dissociating from every emotion that slowed her down and treating the people around her like objects she navigates around instead of humans she connects with. In this episode, Adam breaks down how quiet disorganized attachment combined with autistic features creates a double-layered wall between someone and every person who's ever tried to love them. He explains why "understanding why someone hurt you" isn't the same as forgiving them; it's actually stripping them of their humanity. And he walks Raina through the exact moment her nervous system learned that love is just a setup for betrayal. his conversation covers: Why high-functioning women with chronic dissociation often develop autoimmune disorders by their mid-30s The difference between short-term dissociation (useful) and lifelong dissociation (destructive) How your brain processes trauma using left brain logic and right brain emotion; and why it gets stuck What happens when you remove someone's agency by excusing everything they do Kohlberg's morality scale and why you should only open up to the top 10% The "resolve and repair" model for confronting people without rupturing the relationship Why the people who confused you in your life were probably the ones who loved you most How 40 collaborative conversations in 90 days can rewire your neural pathways If you've ever been told you're "cold" when you're actually terrified; this one's for you.
Any takeaways from this episode?Dearest, gentle listeners… our Bridgerton series is back, and today we are talking Bridgerton Couples. We're starting with Chaotic Edition (Healthy Edition drops next week).Today we're breaking down the couples who brought:
In this episode of Healthy Mind Healthy Self, we explore why love can feel intense, confusing, and emotionally activating, even in relationships you deeply care about. Learn how attraction, dopamine, attachment bonds, and nervous system activation shape your experience of closeness, anxiety, and emotional ups and downs. If you have ever wondered why you feel both deeply connected and emotionally exhausted, or why it can feel so hard to walk away, this episode explains the science behind relationship patterns and shows you how to create steadier connection without losing chemistry.
Awareness of attachment styles in relationships is crucial for maintaining healthy, sustainable relationships. Once you are aware of your attachment styles in relationships, you will begin to see areas where you may need healing. Understanding Attachment Styles and Anxiety Understanding how you relate to others is deeply influenced by your attachment style. This concept, rooted in early life, plays a pivotal role in how you experience relationships today. The Root of Attachment Styles Attachment styles begin to form during the first three years of life when the brain and nervous system are most malleable. Types of Attachment Styles There are several types of attachment styles to consider: Secure Attachment: Developed through consistently supportive caregiving, resulting in trusting and balanced relationships. Anxious Attachment: Arises when caregivers are unpredictable, leading to worry about relationships being untrustworthy or unstable. Avoidant Attachment: Occurs when a caregiver is consistently dismissive or unavailable, causing an emotional distance in adult relationships. Disorganized Attachment: Results from trauma or inconsistent caregiving, creating confusion and fear around intimacy. The Impact of Anxiety Attachment styles are not merely theoretical; they are intricately connected to anxiety levels in relationships. Anxious and avoidant tendencies can manifest through fear of abandonment or difficulty with closeness and vulnerability. Pathways to Healing and Establishing Secure Attachment Awareness is the primary step in transforming your attachment style. Here are some methods to guide your journey: Therapy and Professional Support: Engaging in therapy, especially when informed by attachment theory, can provide profound insights and tools for change. Techniques such as Somatic Experiencing or neurofeedback can aid in reconditioning the nervous system. Grief and Story Work: Unprocessed grief from childhood needs acknowledgment. Story work in a supportive group setting can help reframe past narratives, providing healing and a sense of empowerment. Co-Regulation: Finding relationships where co-regulation is possible helps. Whether through therapy, a coach, or a supportive spouse, being with someone who models secure attachment can naturally elevate your own attachment style. Exploring Spiritual and Emotional Growth: Acknowledging Christianity's role can also promote healing. Secure faith and trust in Jesus as your savior can provide stability and comfort. The Crucial Role of Community Healing from attachment-related wounds is not a solitary journey. Awareness, Acknowledgement, and Hard Holy Work Acknowledging and working with your attachment style is a critical component of improving interpersonal relationships and managing anxiety. A Relationship With the Lord God is at our side and ready to help us heal. Read the full show notes and access all links. Website for Kathryn Wessling Additional Attachment Style resources from Kathryn Books How We Love Secure Love Attachment Style Quizzes: How We Love The Attachment Project
Send a textLove feels harder than it should. Why?We swipe. We text. We “talk.” We ghost. We try again.But beneath the surface of modern dating lies something much deeper: attachment wounds, social conditioning, trauma, ego, fear — and the unspoken longing to be truly seen.In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Self Reflection Podcast, host Lira Ndifon sits down with couples therapist Hassan (Chop The Counselor) to unpack the psychology behind why so many relationships struggle today — and what it actually takes to build something healthy.This isn't surface-level dating advice. This is about emotional wiring.Together, they explore:• Why couples say they struggle with “communication” — but what they really mean is “I don't feel seen.” • The hidden psychological impact of infidelity — and why it never fully disappears • How childhood attachment styles quietly dictate adult relationships • Why “settling” might actually be self-awareness in disguise • The dangerous myth of perfection in modern dating • How social conditioning shapes men, sex, vulnerability, and emotional avoidance • Why intentional dating requires inner clarity — not a checklist • Practical rituals couples can use to rebuild connection and intimacyLira brings her signature depth and spiritual grounding, challenging us to reflect inward before blaming outward. Because sometimes the love we're searching for… requires us to meet ourselves first.This episode isn't just about romance.It's about courage. It's about curiosity. It's about slowing down instead of reacting. It's about understanding your patterns before repeating them.If you're single, healing from heartbreak, navigating dating apps, rebuilding trust, or in a relationship that feels stuck — this conversation will hold up a mirror.And in that mirror, you may finally see the truth about how you love.Support the showCall to Action: Engage with the Self-Reflection Podcast community! Like, follow, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube (Self-Reflection Podcast by Lira Ndifon), and all major podcast platforms. Share your insights and feedback—we value your contributions! Suggest topics you'd like us to explore. Your support amplifies our reach, sharing these vital messages of self-love and empowerment. Until our next conversation, prioritize self-care and embrace your journey. Grab your copy of "Awaken Your True Self" on Amazon. Until next time, be kind to yourself and keep reflecting.
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment styles can shape adult romantic relationships and how the brain and body systems influence emotional bonds. I also discuss supplements that may support a healthy libido and practical, science-based tools for understanding your relationship patterns and building stronger relationships. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Desire, Love & Attachment (00:00:23) 4 Attachment Styles, Child & Parent (00:04:11) Attachment & Autonomic Arousal, Seesaw Analogy (00:07:26) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:08:44) Tool: Self-Awareness of Attachment Style, Autonomic State & Relationship (00:09:51) Brain & Neural Circuits for Desire, Love & Attachment (00:11:19) Empathy, Autonomic Matching (00:13:09) Positive Delusions, Relationship Breakdown & Failure (00:16:00) Sponsor: Function (00:17:39) Universality of Love, Autonomic Coordination (00:21:38) Self-Expansion & Relationships, Shaping Self-Perception (00:27:54) Sponsor: AG1 (00:28:44) Testosterone, Estrogen, Dopamine & Libido (00:31:52) Supplements to Increase Libido: Maca Root, Tongkat Ali (Longjack), Tribulus (00:38:55) Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've ever found yourself thinking, “Why does this keep happening to me?” when it comes to love… this episode is for you. I'm not giving you dating hacks or surface-level advice. We're going deeper. Because the truth is, it's not that you're bad at relationships or that something is “wrong” with you, it's that your attachment style is running the show. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why love can feel so hard, how anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment patterns keep repeating, and what it actually takes to rewire your brain for secure, healthy love.Inside this episode:Why you're not broken and how anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment create painful relationship cycles (even when you're trying your best).The hidden fears driving each attachment style: from self-abandoning and over-functioning to sabotaging intimacy and pushing love away. What it really takes to become securely attached, beyond “therapy speak” and how to start embodying the version of you who attracts healthy, emotionally available love.I share vulnerably about my own journey, from disorganized attachment and chaotic relationship patterns to building a secure, deeply connected marriage. And I want you to hear this clearly: you can change. Your nervous system can heal. Your patterns can shift. Healthy love that feels safe, consistent, and secure is absolutely available to you.But it requires more than just knowing the language of healing. It requires doing the deep work to rewire your beliefs, regulate your nervous system, and show up differently.If you're ready to stop repeating the same patterns and finally become the securely attached version of yourself, I want to personally invite you to explore your next step.
In this episode, Christa continues the February series on Attachment Styles Meets Enneagram by walking through all nine types and exploring two critical questions: How do you attach well to yourself, and how do you attach well to your partner? She opens by acknowledging the need for God and self-regulation (and five fun Valentine's Dates!), and then we breaks down each type's unique attachment challenges and growth narratives together. Christa makes it clear that secure attachment starts internally, but you cannot give your partner what you haven't given yourself. Listen now! ❤️ We also give a final call for your chance to join the E + M Coaching Certification & Masterclass Course starting February 12th (last day for $250 off with code COACH). This episode is practical, compassionate, and grounded in the truth that real intimacy requires showing up fully, with God, with yourself, and with your spouse as we celebrate our love and marriage this month of love ❤️. Watch on YouTube! Need mental health tips in this time? Sign up for the FREE EnneaSummit here! https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tylerzach.com%2Fa%2F2148228842%2FLS2nNmzL The Enneagram and Marriage Coaching & Certification Masterclass course begins again February 12, use code COACH for discount here or at https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! www.EnneagramandMarriage.com Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too here! Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Sabrina Zohar Show, Sabrina sits down with dating expert Damona Hoffman to unpack how fairy tales, rom-coms, and modern dating apps fuel obsession, fantasy, and anxious attachment. They break down why texting chemistry, dopamine loops, and “potential” keep people stuck in confusing dating dynamics—and how to shift from chasing sparks to choosing emotional safety, clarity, and real connection. If you're tired of mixed signals, hot-and-cold behavior, situationships, or questioning someone's attachment style, this conversation reframes dating through grounded psychology and nervous system awareness. You'll learn how to stop romanticizing unavailable partners, identify emotional unavailability early, and date with intention instead of fantasy—so you can build a healthy, secure relationship rooted in reality, not wishful thinking. Want to have your submission appear on a future show? Send in your stories, questions, or dating profiles to inthetrenches@sabrinazohar.com Get 'F the Fairy Tale' by Damona! If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step HERE! If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself HERE! Get Ad free HERE!Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! As an exclusive offer, my listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast, or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/SABRINA Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SABRINA at https://www.oneskin.co/SABRINA #oneskinpod ============================= Chapters 00:00 – Dating Myths & Fairy Tale Fantasy 04:18 – Obsessing Over Potential vs Reality 08:12 – Texting, Dopamine & False Intimacy 13:05 – Good Morning Texts & Anxiety Loops 18:02 – Why Sparks Don't Equal Compatibility 23:11 – Emotional Unavailability Explained 28:07 – Mixed Signals & Hot-Cold Behavior 33:02 – Attachment Styles vs Real Behavior 38:06 – Emotional Intimacy & Secure Love 42:10 – Dating With Clarity, Not Fantasy Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keltie gets deep. Like heal-your-relationships-and-your-inner-child deep. She sits down with attachment theory expert Thais Gibson, founder of The Personal Development School, to break down how your subconscious mind has been quietly running the show in your relationships. They unpack how identify your attachment style and why the way you loved (or didn't) as a kid still shows up in your relationships. Thais explains between core wounds vs core needs, the childhood patterns that turn us into people-pleasers, what secure love is actually supposed to feel like, how fear of abandonment sneaks into relationships, and the one question you should ask yourself before starting an argument with your partner.
Do you know how much your subconscious patterns are quietly shaping your relationships, reactions, and everyday life? Victoria sits down with Thais Gibson, PhD, renowned attachment theory expert, researcher, and founder of the Personal Development School, for a grounded, eye-opening masterclass on attachment, emotional healing, and the subconscious mind. Thais breaks down the four attachment styles and her six practical paths to healing, while Victoria experiences a vulnerable, real-time emotional unlock that brings the science into lived experience. Tune in if you want to understand your triggers, shift long-standing relationship patterns, and learn actionable tools to build more secure attachment in your relationships and daily life.Want to go deeper? Check out the Personal Development School at personaldevelopmentschool.com and use code PDS2026 for 20% off her 90-day Attachment Healing Membership.Follow Thais on Instagram: @thepersonaldevelopmentschoolPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Attachment styles are everywhere — but what do they actually mean, and how much do they shape the way we love? This week, Scheana is joined by leading attachment theory expert Thais Gibson (founder of The Personal Development School) to break down the four attachment styles, why our adult relationships mirror our earliest bonds, and how insecurity shows up in communication, conflict, and connection. Scheana opens up about learning she's securely attached, while her husband Brock discovered he has a fearful avoidant attachment style — sparking an honest conversation about what it really takes to make different styles work together. Thais explains why attachment styles aren't fixed, how patterns like people-pleasing, self-sabotage, and emotional withdrawal form, and what actually helps move toward secure attachment. This episode isn't about labels or blame — it's about awareness, responsibility, and doing the work. If you've ever wondered why certain relationship patterns keep repeating, this conversation might explain everything.Visit university.personaldevelopmentschool.com and use code PDS2026 for 20% off of the Personal Development School's 90-Day Attachment Healing membership.Follow us: @scheana @scheananigans Guest: @thepersonaldevelopmentschool Purchase your very own copy of the NYT Best-selling book and audiobook MY GOOD SIDE at www.mygoodsidebook.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.