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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 43 MIN

attachment styles: what is it? and how it impacts our relationships

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Ever wonder why you show up the way you do in relationships?Why certain patterns keep repeating even when you want something different?In today’s episode, we’re diving into attachment styles — what they are, where they come from, and how they shape the way we connect in our relationships.This conversation was inspired by a recent girls night where I realized that some of my friends had never even heard of attachment styles before. So if this is new to you, don’t worry — class is in session, besties 📚✨In this episode, we talk about:What attachment is (and the difference between attachment vs. connection)Where attachment theory comes fromThe four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganizedMy personal experience going from anxious to secure through therapyWhy understanding your attachment style can improve the quality of your relationshipsSteps you can take to move toward a more secure attachmentUnderstanding your attachment style isn’t about labeling yourself — it’s about gaining awareness, healing at the root, and creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships.✨ Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. I’m simply sharing what I’ve learned through my own healing journey, therapy, and personal research.📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode🎧 Podcast: On Purpose with Jay ShettyEpisode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3w5q3VQQaygJ2dV3EWttNm?si=Xqeql0ZXRw2pqdJmrhXAEA📖 Book: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find — and Keep — Loveby Amir Levine & Rachel Hellerhttps://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139

Ever wonder why you show up the way you do in relationships?Why certain patterns keep repeating even when you want something different?In today’s episode, we’re diving into attachment styles — what they are, where they come from, and how they shape the way we connect in our relationships.This conversation was inspired by a recent girls night where I realized that some of my friends had never even heard of attachment styles before. So if this is new to you, don’t worry — class is in session, besties 📚✨In this episode, we talk about:What attachment is (and the difference between attachment vs. connection)Where attachment theory comes fromThe four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganizedMy personal experience going from anxious to secure through therapyWhy understanding your attachment style can improve the quality of your relationshipsSteps you can take to move toward a more secure attachmentUnderstanding your attachment style isn’t about labeling yourself — it’s about gaining awareness, healing at the root, and creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships.✨ Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. I’m simply sharing what I’ve learned through my own healing journey, therapy, and personal research.📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode🎧 Podcast: On Purpose with Jay ShettyEpisode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3w5q3VQQaygJ2dV3EWttNm?si=Xqeql0ZXRw2pqdJmrhXAEA📖 Book: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find — and Keep — Loveby Amir Levine & Rachel Hellerhttps://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139

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