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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 1H 8M

The Anxious-Avoidant Trap w/ Kati Morton

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Subscribe so you never miss an episode!Do you feel either anxious or suffocated in your relationship? Then this episode is for you. I sat down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton to discuss attachment styles. She explains why we are constantly chasing emotionally unavailable partners, how we can finally break that cycle, the biggest dating green & red flags in dating and more.We cover:Why less than 10% of the population grows up with a secure attachment styleHow your romantic attachment style is completely formed within the first five years of your lifeThe "anxious-avoidant trap" and why toxic relationships feel like high highs and low lowsWhy feeling intense "butterflies" on a first date is actually a massive red flagThe deep connection between childhood emotional neglect, shame, and the fear of expressing your needsThe exact steps to heal your attachment styleIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction, Publicity, & BoardFranklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Subscribe so you never miss an episode!Do you feel either anxious or suffocated in your relationship? Then this episode is for you. I sat down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton to discuss attachment styles. She explains why we are constantly chasing emotionally unavailable partners, how we can finally break that cycle, the biggest dating green & red flags in dating and more.We cover:Why less than 10% of the population grows up with a secure attachment styleHow your romantic attachment style is completely formed within the first five years of your lifeThe "anxious-avoidant trap" and why toxic relationships feel like high highs and low lowsWhy feeling intense "butterflies" on a first date is actually a massive red flagThe deep connection between childhood emotional neglect, shame, and the fear of expressing your needsThe exact steps to heal your attachment styleIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey.Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna ChapmanProduction, Publicity, & BoardFranklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam Berman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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