S5: Episode 14: Attachment Theory and how to use it with blended families with guest, Julie Menanno

Christina welcomes Julie Menanno, Marriage and Family Therapist and content creator of Instagram's The Secure Relationship. Our success in stepmotherhood begins with the relationships with our partners. In this episode, Julie discusses attachment styles and how we can notice and overcome our negative cycles. How can we communicate better with our partners? How can advocate for ourselves and hold space for others? Can a stepmom stop being a "fixer"? Listen in! About My Guest: Julie Menanno MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Relationship Coach. Julie is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and specializes in working with attachment issues within relationships. While Julie’s first passion is treating couples, she also provides invaluable relationship insights and advice to nearly 1 million followers on Instagram. She is currently working with Simon and Schuster on a book, Secure Love. Secure Love is scheduled for a December 2023 release date and will be translated into multiple languages. In addition to her work as an author and social media creator, Julie hosts a bi-weekly Patreon discussion group on a variety of relationship and self-help topics. In her spare time Julie enjoys hiking, skiing, Pilates, reading about psychology, and studying Italian. @thesecurerelationship So much more than a podcast!!! Find me on the Gram @radicalstepmomspodcast Want a little more support? Schedule a 1:1 session or become a Radical Member! Head to my website! **This episode is sponsored by StepMom Magazine. Use discount code: Radical20 to save 20% on your subscription!**