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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

The Paradox of Avoidant Healing: Learning to Lean Into Intimacy Despite the Fear

from LET’S TALK ATTACHMENTS · host Jessica Da Silva, LMFT

In this episode, we explore the paradox of avoidant healing and why intimacy can feel both deeply comforting and deeply threatening at the same time.We talk about:why avoidant attachers often push away the very connection they desirethe fear of dependency, vulnerability, and losshow hyper-independence has disconnected many of us from healthy emotional reliancewhy intimacy is so much more than sexand how safe relationships can biologically reshape the way we experience love over timeThis is a raw and honest conversation about fear, closeness, healing, and learning how to slowly lean into intimacy despite the risk.Learn about 1:1 Attachment Coaching here.Get the Secure Self Kit here.

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