Our early bonds teach us how to love and trust. Sam explores how the attachment patterns we formed with caregivers influence the way we relate to others today — and how awareness can be the first step toward change.
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Aug 2024
How Our Attachment Styles Impact Our Relationships
John does a deep dive on the four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant. He also talks about how understanding our own attachment style, and that of our partner and others, is crucial for fostering healthier relationships and more. Follow John on Ins ... Show More
20m 23s
Jul 2025
#199: How Our Early Imprints Shape Our Lives & Relationships with Lael Stone
<p>In this episode, I’m joined by educator, speaker, and author Lael Stone to explore the powerful role that early imprints play in shaping the stories we carry — about ourselves, others, and the world around us.</p><p>We dive into how our earliest experiences — especially within ... Show More
52m 26s
Jun 2025
Attachment bonds: Understanding our closest relationships, with Ximena Arriaga, PhD
What makes us feel secure, safe and supported in our relationships with partners, friends and family? Ximena Arriaga, PhD, talks about how early and ongoing life experiences shape our bonds with others, why our “attachment style” isn’t fixed but can always change, and how partner ... Show More
35m 37s
Mar 2025
I Nurture Relationships That Enrich My Life
This week's mantra is I Nurture Relationships That Enrich My Life. The connections we prioritize shape our lives, offering joy, support, and belonging. In this episode of Mantra, we’ll explore how to recognize relationships that uplift you, set boundaries with those that don’t, a ... Show More
42m 34s
Jul 2024
How Childhood Effects Your Relationships: The 4 Attachment Styles
<p>In today’s episode, we dive into the fascinating world of attachment styles and how they shape our relationships. We’ll explore the four main types—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and uncover how our early childhood experiences with caregivers impact our adult live ... Show More
19m 14s
Jan 2024
3053: Make People Feel Good by Steve Pavlina on Social Connections & Emotional intelligence
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Episode 3053:
Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com offers a straightforward approach to enriching social connections: focus on making ... Show More
9m 5s
Jan 2025
3462: Emotional Mastery by Steve Pavlina on How to Cultivate Self-Awareness and Foster Resilience
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Episode 3462:
Steve Pavlina explores the transformative process of emotional mastery, emphasizing how we can shift from being contr ... Show More
11m 21s
Nov 10
AP 735: How to Heal Anxious Attachment, Rebuild Self-Worth, and Feel Secure from Within || with Trevor Hanson
In today's episode we're covering some deep territory with my returning guest, Trevor Hanson, as we explore anxious attachment. It's crucial to understand how our attachment styles, shaped by our upbringing and personal experiences, influence our daily habits and relationships. L ... Show More
52m 27s