#193: The Gifts of Anxious Attachment

In this episode, we explore the belief that if someone truly loved you, they would have changed — and why this story so often keeps people stuck in self-blame, rescuing, and self-abandonment. We look at the saviour complex, how it develops, and why real change has far more to do ...  Show more

In this Ask Steph episode, I respond to a listener question that will feel very familiar to anyone with anxious attachment: How can I be certain that my new partner will be better for me than my last one?On the surface, this question makes sense. After being hurt, blindsided, or ...  Show more

Breakups are never easy but if you struggle with anxious attachment, letting go can feel impossible. The end of a relationship doesn’t just bring sadness - it can trigger panic, obsessive thoughts, deep fear of abandonment, and an overwhelming sense of loss.In this episode, I exp ...  Show more

In today’s episode we are diving deep into the ambivalent attachment style, where it comes from, how it shows up in your relationships and how you can start rewiring it.

If you often feel like you’re too much and not enough or constantly waiting for the other shoe to dro ...

We explore the profound impact of attachment theory on relationship dynamics, focusing on overcoming fears of intimacy linked to avoidant attachment and the influence of childhood experiences on adult attachment styles. Discover practical tips for anxious attachers seeking relati ...  Show more

Our early experiences with primary caregivers can profoundly affect our relationships later in life — often in ways that are deeply unconscious — and it takes conscious work to change our patterns and facilitate healing. Psychotherapist, Jessica Baum, joins us today to guide us t ...  Show more