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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 1H 12M

How to Heal Anxious Attachment & Feel Secure in Love | Chris Rackliffe #117

from Self-Care Goddess Podcast · host Rita Savoia

What if the relationship patterns you struggle with aren’t a sign that something is wrong with you but adaptations you learned along the way?In this powerful episode #117 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, Chris Rackliffe, trauma healer and an anxious attachment coach who’s helped thousands of people across six continents shift from anxiety to emotional security shares his own powerful healing journey and explains how childhood experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. Chris has a background in psychology and marketing, he now connects with a vast audience through coaching, books, and a thriving TikTok community of more than 150,000 people. He hosted the Needy No More podcast, and authored two books, including Needy No More: The Journey From Anxious to Secure Attachment.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ The key signs of anxious attachment, including fear of abandonment, hypervigilance and losing yourself in relationships✅ Why communication or a lack of communication can be such a powerful trigger✅ What "protest behavior" looks like and why it can create the disconnection we actually fear✅ How to stop overexplaining when setting boundaries✅ Why self-worth begins with self-acceptance✅ How nervous system regulation can support emotional healing✅ What it means to emotionally diversify instead of making one person your entire world✅ How to develop emotional permanence and feel safer when someone isn't physically present✅ Why consistency in your daily self-care matters more than occasional "big" moments of healing✅ Chris's three non-negotiable self-care practices: weightlifting, meditation and cold exposure✅ Why learning to trust yourself may be one of the most transformative parts of your healing journeyNOTE: This episode #117 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Chris Rackliffe on https://www.crackliffe.com/secure ✓ Free Text Messaging Guide for Anxious Attachers✓ Healing Toolkit for Anxious Attachers✓ Free Coaching ConsultationandFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTube🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video.#AnxiousAttachment #AttachmentStyles #SecureAttachment #HealthyRelationships #NervousSystemRegulation #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #TraumaHealing #SelfCare #EmotionalHealing #Relationships #SelfLove #InnerHealing #SelfCareGoddess #RitaSavoia===▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠ ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck.▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout.▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online.▸ Free Resources:– ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠ – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠ – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect:Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ X⁠ TikTokYouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.

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