In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist + Mindfulness Expert Gabrielle Gonzalez shares her challenges with having an Anxious Attachment Style and how self-soothing has helped her cultivate more security within herself and her relationships. Gabrielle shares the benefits of emotional regulation on the brain overt time, as well as some quick ti ... Show More
Aug 22
Going Deep Too Soon vs. Secure Pacing in Dating
Diving deep too quickly in dating can feel exciting, but it often creates premature emotional bonds that blur your judgment of compatibility. In this episode, I explore why anxious and fearful avoidant attachers are especially prone to oversharing, rushing intimacy, and confusing ... Show More
14m 38s
Aug 16
How I Molded Myself to Be a Magnet for Avoidant Partners
In this episode, I open up about how I subconsciously molded myself to attract avoidant partners and how that pattern was rooted in my earliest experiences of love. I share how I learned to appear “cool,” independent, and unattached in order to feel wanted, and why that left me f ... Show More
11m 32s
Aug 2024
#56 Understanding & Healing Anxious Attachment with Jessica Baum, LMHC, Psychotherapist
Our early experiences with primary caregivers can profoundly affect our relationships later in life — often in ways that are deeply unconscious — and it takes conscious work to change our patterns and facilitate healing. Psychotherapist, Jessica Baum, joins us today to guide us t ... Show More
24m 53s
Jan 2024
76 — Healing Anxious Attachment and Finding Secure Love with Therapist Jessica Baum
The fear of abandonment, difficulty managing emotions in relationships, and a need for reassurance are just a few signs you might have an anxious attachment. Attachment issues are on the rise, and they can cause a lot of pain. They often stem beyond just romantic relationships. J ... Show More
44m 16s
Sep 2024
How to Build a Securely Attached Relationship with Julie Menanno
Forrest sits down with marriage and family therapist Julie Menanno to explore one of the most crucial aspects of healthy relationships: secure attachment. They discuss the impact of anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment patterns, and provide practical advice on identifying and ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 6
Dealing with Breakups - Why anxious attachment makes letting go so hard!
Breakups are never easy but if you struggle with anxious attachment, letting go can feel impossible. The end of a relationship doesn’t just bring sadness - it can trigger panic, obsessive thoughts, deep fear of abandonment, and an overwhelming sense of loss.In this episode, I exp ... Show More
42m 41s
Jul 2024
Understanding Anxious Avoidant Attachment in Relationships
In this video, I delve into the complexities of the anxious-avoidant attachment style in relationships, breaking it down into simple terms to help you better understand. Learn about the dynamics, challenges, and ways to navigate this unique attachment style to cultivate healthier ... Show More
8m 15s