#54: The 4 Phases of the Anxious-Avoidant Trap (and How to Break Free)

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#115: Why "Heal & You'll Attract The Right Guy" Might Be Keeping You Stuck

"If you keep attracting emotionally unavailable, passive or non-committal men, you're just not healed enough." This idea sells like hotcakes in the self-development space, and in this episode we'll take that idea apart.We talk about why the idea is so seductive, what it costs you ...  Show more

#114: Making It Work With A Dismissive Avoidant Man

You're with a dismissive avoidant man and you want to make it work, but your needs aren't being met, conflict isn't being resolved, and there just isn't enough closeness.In this episode we cover:The shame wound behind his withdrawal and defensivenessWhy you can't do his growth fo ...  Show more

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