the importance of connection

Hi! You’ve got a voicemail from me, Bella, and this week I am exposing myself and chatting about why failing my A-level chemistry and having to go through clearing was actually the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has led me on a path that I would never have chosen for ...  Show more

Hi! You’ve got mail from me, Bella 💌 This week, we’re talking all about long-distance relationships. After someone wrote into my Substack advice column asking for help, it reminded me just how hard they can be. I see so many people starting long-distance, and just as many people ...  Show more

Why is listening practice important and how should we do it?

Why everything feels so Chaotic now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

We often talk about the emotional distance of avoidant attachers—but what if that “selfishness” is actually a protective coping mechanism?In this episode, I unpack how avoidant attachment can stem from emotional neglect and how hyper-independence becomes a substitute for unmet em ...  Show more

In this episode—in which Abby confronts my sister and me about our inability to have fun—discover: 1. The one “fun” post that caused more people to unfollow me on social media than any other. 2. Why girls may disassociate early from their ability to access fun. 3. Science’s insis ...  Show more