Addicted to Love—and Stress

In this week's episode of the Needy No More podcast, I dive deep into the final two steps of the cycle of anxious attachment, stress and addiction, answering the following questions:What is stress and how does it relate to addiction?What is love addiction?How does stress factor into the experience of anxious attachment?How does stress relate to safety and why is that important?What is cortisol and what are some ways you can reduce your cortisol levels and lower stress?How does cortisol relate to adrenaline?How can you interrupt the cycle of addiction?Healing resources for anyone struggling with anxious attachment:Read dozens of free blogs on how to heal the anxious attachment style on my website, crackliffe.comGrab a copy of my new book, Needy No More: The Journey From Anxious to Secure Attachment, at crackliffe.com/needyExplore my downloadable healing toolkit for anxious attachers at crackliffe.com/starterkitLearn more about the Needy No More coaching program and set up a free consultation at crackliffe.com/coachingFollow @crackliffe on Instagram and TikTok for tons more content on all things healing anxious attachment Keywords: anxious attachment, healing, addiction, stress relief, love addiction, cortisol, emotional health, self-awareness, support system, mental health