EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 28 MIN
Relationship Anxiety: When Worry Shows Up in Your Closest Connections
from Everyday Therapy · host Sagent Behavioral Health
In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, explore relationship anxiety—what it is, how it shows up, and when it becomes more concerning. With compassion and clarity, this conversation reframes anxiety not as a sign that something is “wrong,” but as an invitation to deepen self-awareness, strengthen emotional boundaries, and build healthier attachment.Tune in to Discover:What relationship anxiety is and why it’s so commonSigns of relationship anxiety, including reassurance-seeking and overanalyzingHow fear of abandonment and conflict fuels anxiety in relationshipsThe push–pull cycle of closeness and distancingOver-functioning, people-pleasing, and emotional boundary challengesThe difference between relationship anxiety and relationship OCDResourcesSagent Behavioral Health Therapy ServicesSagent Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder TreatmentContact the podcast: [email protected] & ReviewIf you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates
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Relationships can bring deep connection (and deep vulnerability). Especially around times like Valentine’s Day, expectations, idealism, and pressure can amplify worries that are already quietly present beneath the surface.
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