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Nov 19

#73: Why you spiral when they don't text back & what to do about it

You know that feeling - you send a message, see the “delivered” sign, and then… nothing. Minutes turn into hours, your chest tightens, and your mind starts spinning stories: Did I say something wrong? Are they losing interest?In this episode, I unpack what’s <e ... Show More

52m 2s

Nov 12

#72: "Why do I always repeat the same patterns with different people?"

In this episode, I explore why so many of us find ourselves stuck in familiar dynamics, even when we know they’re not good for us.We’ll dive into the psychology of repetition compulsion - the unconscious drive to recreate early emotional experi ... Show More

36m 45s

Nov 5

#71: Dealing with the shame of STAYING AFTER INFIDELITY

In this episode, I open up a conversation about something many women silently carry - the shame of choosing to stay after infidelity.We often hear stories about leaving after betrayal, but rarely about the women who decide to stay and rebuild. And yet, so many women wrestle with ... Show More

42m 43s

Dec 2024

#170: Dating Q&A: Early Dating with Anxious Attachment, Navigating Texting Anxiety, Not Attaching Too Quickly, Prioritising Values Over Chemistry

In this Q&A episode, I’m answering your most common questions about early dating—particularly through the lens of anxious attachment. If dating feels like a minefield of overthinking, anxiety, and emotional highs and lows, this episode is for you.We’ll explore:< ... Show More

26m 6s

Sep 2024

How to Not "Attach" Quickly When Dating

Learn why you may attach quickly and intensely to people in the early stages of dating, as well as how to take more of a detached approach to lessen the anxiety and stress you experience when others aren't consistent or pull away. <a href="https://jessic ... Show More

15m 28s

Jun 2025

#193: The Gifts of Anxious Attachment

While it’s easy to focus on the struggles of anxious attachment — overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of abandonment — there are also real gifts that often go hand-in-hand with these attachment patterns. When held with awareness and intention, many of the traits we associate w ... Show More

12m 15s

Apr 2022

#3: Q&A: On Dating & Anxious Attachment

In this Q&A style episode, we're diving into questions from the audience around dating - and particularly, dating as an anxiously attached person. Some of the topics covered include how to regulate anxiety around dating, how to manage expectations and let go of the id ... Show More

19m 5s

Sep 2024

#156: Sex & Attachment: How Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles Impact Sexual Dynamics

In this episode, we’re diving into the how anxious and avoidant attachment styles can influence sexual relationships. Understanding these differences can be crucial for navigating intimacy in your relationship, whether you identify with one of these attachment styles or are in ... Show More

22m 3s

Sep 2024

An Inside Look into the Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Mind With Licensed Therapist Patch McCormick

Today on the podcast, we have Patch McCormick, a former ad man turned relationship therapist for men, couples, and groups. Individually, he helps men earn secure attachment with a combination of IFS, EMDR, CBT, and various somatic tools. He's incredibly passionate abou ... Show More

1h 9m

Sep 23

#207: Why You Feel Secure When You’re Single (But Anxious When You Start Dating)

If you’ve ever felt calm and confident when you’re single, only to find yourself spiralling into anxiety the moment you start dating, there’s a good reason for it.In this episode, I share why this shift happens — and why it’s completely normal if you have an anxious attachment st ... Show More

13m 3s

Mar 2025

#181: The Demonisation of Avoidant Attachment (& Why It Has to Stop)

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s both close to my heart and foundational to how I approach this work: the widespread demonisation of avoidant attachment — and why we need to stop doing it.It’s all too common, especially in online spaces, for people (of ... Show More

26m 39s

Dealing with ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT in DATIN...