In this episode, I talk about how (and why) anxious and fearful avoidant attachments identify as “caretaker”, “savior” and/or “fixer” in their relationships and how to shift these roles in order to promote more balanced relationships.
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Jun 26
The Ugly Truth About Healing Attachment Wounds
You finally meet someone who's consistent, emotionally available, and genuinely cares about you... so why does your nervous system want to run?In this episode, I break down why healing attachment wounds often feels more uncomfortable before it feels secure. We'll explore what's h ... Show More
13m 25s
Jun 14
What God Taught Me About Secure Attachment
In this episode, I share what God taught me about secure attachment, why people will inevitably let us down, and how finding security in something greater than ourselves can transform the way we experience love and relationships.💛 Just getting started? Check out the Secure Self ... Show More
8m 2s
Jun 10
Lessons From Dating an Avoidant and an Anxious Partner
In this episode, I share the lessons I've learned from dating both avoidant and anxious partners, how each relationship highlighted different areas for growth, and why the goal isn't hyper-independence or over-dependence—but healthy interdependence.If you enjoyed this episode and ... Show More
13m 27s
Apr 2023
how you can HEAL your attachment style for healthy relationships | anxious & avoidant to SECURE
This covers anxious attachment, avoidant attachment and fearful avoidant/disorganised attachment, understanding all 4 attachment styles, how to heal them and achieve a secure attachment style so that you can get and maintain healthy loving relationships, and STOP SELF SABOTAGING ... Show More
32m 1s
Sep 2025
The Push-Pull and Navigating Second Chances
<p>When you're in a relationship shaped by attachment insecurities, the questions are complex, urgent, and deeply personal. </p><p>In this episode of <b>Decoding Attachment</b>, host Annalisa Bahadur tackles your real-world dilemmas with clarity and compassion, offering acti ... Show More
32m 7s
Apr 2022
#6: Q&A: On Anxious-Avoidant Relationships
<p>In this episode, I'm answering your questions around how to navigate relationships with avoidant partners. We're covering topics like how to effectively communicate with an avoidant partner, whether an avoidant partner will ever realise they're avoidant, whethe ... Show More
17m 21s
Jun 2025
#53: From Anxious to Secure: 5 Indicators of Healing
In this episode, we explore real-life signs that you're moving from anxious to secure attachment - even if you're still a work in progress. Healing anxious attachment isn't just about feeling less anxious; it's about changing how you show up in love, how you relate to yourself, a ... Show More
41m 28s
Jan 2023
#41: Is It Possible to Go from Anxious to Avoidant after Heartbreak?
<p>In this episode, I'm answering the community question of "I used to be anxiously attached, but after discovering my husband's infidelity, I find myself being avoidant with potential new partners. How do I find the healthy middle ground?" We talk about chang ... Show More
10m 3s