Monday Nov 04, 2024

Dr. Morgan Anderson ON Using Attachment Styles To Heal & Better Your Love Life

This episode's guest expert, Dr. Morgan Anderson is a clinical psychologist, relationship coach, author, host of the “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast and creator of the Empowered.Secure.Loved relationship program.

We discuss how our attachment styles influence our relationships. We'll delve into the origins of attachment theory, uncover the characteristics of different attachment styles, and discuss practical strategies for fostering secure and enriching connections. Whether you're struggling with dating, yearning for deeper relationships, or simply curious about the psychological underpinnings of human connection, this episode offers valuable insights that can help you navigate your social world with greater ease and confidence.

So, let’s take the next hour to decode the complexities of attachment and learn how to apply these insights to enhance every relationship in our life.

SHOWNOTES -

00:00:00 - Episode and Guest Introduction

00:02:30 - Understanding your attachment style

00:06:45 - Using attachment theory to guide your choices

00:08:50 - Mindset going into a new relationship

00:11:07 - Strategies to let go of past heartbreaks | Repetition Compulsion 101

00:16:55 - Time between a breakup & a new relationship

00:20:25 - Insecure attachments & ignoring red flags

00:25:18 - Understanding 'Ghosting' & responding to it healthily

00:29:00 - A message for people who ghost others

00:31:00 - Relationship Pacing and Reality Testing

00:36:25 - Independence vs Interdependence for a healthier connection