Healing Through Connection: Kristin Maczko on How Your Brain Shapes Your Relationship with Yourself and the World Around You

In this episode, we're joined by Kristin Maczko — neuroscience PhD, well-being expert, and integral coach. Kristin breaks down the neurobiology behind our need for connection and how understanding your brain can deepen self-care. We discuss how childhood attachment styles shape adult relationships and how healing happens through healthy connection. Kristin also shares practical ways to calm your inner critic through self-compassion. Plus, we dive into how attachment styles can show up at work and how to support well-being in the workplace (as both an individual contributor and as a manager). If you're seeking a more holistic approach to self-care and relationships, don't miss this conversation.   You can find Kristin through her website!   The books we mentioned: • A General Theory of Love → • The Body Keeps the Score →   Resources: • Get started with functional lab testing & health coaching → • Join the women's health monthly membership → • Let's connect on instagram →   We chat about: 01:05 — Introducing Kristin Maczko 04:28 — How our brains are wired  08:41 — The neuroscience behind your need to connect 12:12 — How your childhood affects your relationships as an adult 17:34 — The 4 attachment styles and how they show up IRL 22:55 — Questioning your thoughts and healing in relationship 25:40 — How a therapist or coach can assist in your healing 28:41 — The healing process is uncomfortable 30:46 — Balancing self-care with taking care of those around you 32:46 — Calming your inner critic through self-compassion 37:27 — How our attachment styles can show up in the workplace 40:57 — Practical steps to creating a healthier work environment 45:00 — How to protect your (and your team's) well-being as a manager 52:03 — The first step to take if you're burnt out or struggling in relationships  54:43 — The importance of a holistic approach   I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!