How To Navigate Relationship Ambivalence (Aka, Confusion and Indecision)

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Building Connection From Stability, Not Emotional Need

Why do we crave connection so deeply… yet feel so unstable in relationships?In this episode, I dive into the difference between seeking love from emotional need versus a grounded, secure place within yourself. I share my personal journey—from feeling anxious, reactive, and lost i ...  Show more

The Avoidant Experience: Love, Numbness & Inner Conflict With Bilnita Armstead

In this episode, I sit down with Bilnita Armstead, a listener of the podcast, who shares her experience navigating a dismissive/fearful avoidant attachment style. We talk about how early relationship patterns, often learned from our parents, shaped her view of love and connection ...  Show more

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