In this episode, I share some hard truths about how insecure attachments (anxious, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant variations) experience relationships in hopes of cultivating more self-acceptance and realistic expectations for themselves and others.
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Oct 4
Passive vs. Rigid Anxious Attacher: Two Faces of Anxious Attachment
Not all anxious attachers look the same. In this episode, I explore the Passive Anxious Attacher, who protects against loss by shrinking back, and the Rigid Anxious Attacher, who holds on tightly to feel secure. You’ll learn how to tell the difference, why both stem from the same ... Show More
17m 46s
Sep 28
Passive vs. Rigid Avoidant Attacher: Two Faces of Avoidant Attachment
Not all avoidants look the same. In this episode, I break down the two common ways avoidant attachment shows up in relationships: the Passive Avoidant, who protects themselves by shrinking back, and the Rigid Avoidant, who protects themselves through control and high standards. Y ... Show More
17m 56s
Sep 5
What Does Relationship Compatibility Really Mean?
In this episode of Let’s Talk Attachments, we dive into what compatibility in relationships really means—and why it matters so much more than chemistry alone. I’ll break down how to recognize true alignment in core values, lifestyle choices, emotional needs, and long-term goals, ... Show More
29m 10s
Apr 2022
#5: 5 Traits of the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style
In this episode, we're exploring 5 traits of the lesser-known fearful avoidant (or disorganised) attachment style. We'll cover the fearful avoidant's conflict between wanting intimacy but also fearing it, their combination of anxious and avoidant behaviours, their ... Show More
19m 22s
Nov 2023
Taylor Chandler, LMFT - Attachment Styles And The Educator
I am a dedicated and compassionate Secure Attachment Therapist, committed to assisting individuals in breaking free from negative relationship patterns and fostering healthier, more fulfilling connections. With a profound understanding of Attachment Theory and its impact on our e ... Show More
47m 6s
Feb 2024
avoidant attachment style: building healthier connections
vulnerability forms the cornerstone of healthy relationships, but it's often challenging for people with an avoidant attachment style to embrace it. in the last episode, we talked about anxious attachment, characterized by the tendency to “chase”. in this ep, we explore the patte ... Show More
27m 10s