Why and Avoidant Attached pulls away when you ask for validation and what you can do. This Podcast addresses that. Grab your pen and paper because this is going to be a podcast that helps you to give yourself the validation and build a happy and healthy relationship with your Avoidant Attached partner. I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Su ... Show More
Nov 20
Stuck in a Situationship? How Your Attachment Style Makes Breakups So Hard
<p>She thought everything was fine. Then, he dropped a bombshell/ “I'm not sure I'm in love with you anymore.”</p><p>Trying to be understanding, she gave him an easy out. She said, “It's okay if we need to break up.”</p><p>But he wouldn't take it. He was confu ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2025
how to stop seeking external validation
this week (in the final part of our external validation series), we continue to deep dive into a topic that’s come up again and again across our episodes : seeking external validation. check out part 1 first, where we reflect on our own relationships with validation, how it’s sha ... Show More
32m 15s
Sep 1
Anxious-Avoidant Relationships, Narcissism, and Insight to Action: Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer questions about complex situations where good process really matters. They discuss whether to get back with an ex who has seemingly changed, relationships with someone with addictive tendencies, the difference between Narcissisti ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2025
#181: The Demonisation of Avoidant Attachment (& Why It Has to Stop)
<p>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.</p><p>It’s all too common, especially in online spaces, for people (of ... Show More
26m 39s
Mar 2025
how to love yourself instead of seeking validation from others
Let's chat how to *actually love yourself. From within, the type of self-love that's unbreakable, unshakable, and powerful AF. In this episode, we talk about how to release the need for external validation and finally give yourself permission to be in your power. We’ll get into: ... Show More
25m 6s