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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Today
How Simple Sounds Help Us Feel Safe, with Jojo ASMR
Rosie sits down with Jojo, one of the most beloved ASMR creators online, to explore how a childhood tingling sensation turned into a decade-long career helping millions relax and fall asleep. Jojo shares the origins of his soothing style, the fear he overcame when posting his fir ... Show More
26m 21s
Yesterday
Find the Space Where Your Creativity Thrives
Kessonga invites us to explore how changing our workspace — even slightly — can open up new inspiration. Whether it’s a library, a sunny bench, or your kitchen table, discovering the places that bring out your creativity can deepen your practice and make it more enjoyable.
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6m 17s
Nov 21
Bring More Joy Into Your Everyday Life
For Jeffrey Marsh, joy isn’t just a feeling — it’s freedom. In this episode, they share how embracing joy as a visibly queer person became an act of defiance and self-celebration. Through breath, play, and compassion, Jeffrey reminds us that joy is not frivolous — it’s what makes ... Show More
7m 1s
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 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 51s
Jul 2024
Healing & Repairing (The Self)
Today, John discusses the importance of healing and allowing the past to die in order to create new experiences and rewire the body and mind. He also emphasizes the significance of giving oneself corrective experiences to reparent the inner child, how to create a sense of safety, ... Show More
20m 24s
Sep 2024
Nicole LePera: How to Break the Cycle of Trauma Bonds & Stop Toxic Relationship Habits
<p>What are your emotional needs?</p> <p>How do you communicate them clearly?</p> <p>Today, Jay welcomes back Dr. Nicole LePera, a holistic psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of the SelfHealers Circle, a global community for self-healing. She is the author of the New ... Show More
1h 16m