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In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais and her co-host, Mike Di Zio dive into the healing journey of avoidant attachment styles, focusing on how to recognize if a dismissive or fearful avoidant is making progress in their emotional growth.
Join Thais and Mike as they break down the key signs of healing, such as the avoidant's gradual reconnection with their emotions and body. They discuss practical tools and strategies for avoidants, like journaling, meditation, and mindfulness practices, to help them process suppressed feelings and reduce their instinct to avoid vulnerability. The episode also explores the common misconception that avoidants are emotionless, revealing how they often numb themselves rather than confront their inner experiences.
The hosts share personal stories and provide real-life examples, including a powerful analogy comparing emotions to a "check engine light," signaling unmet needs. They offer insights on how avoidants can begin to recognize these signals and respond with self-care rather than avoidance. The conversation highlights the importance of routines, physical activity, and reducing technology use to help avoidants stay grounded and connected with their emotions.
Listeners will gain actionable advice on how to support a partner with avoidant tendencies, including how to create a safe space for open communication and ways to encourage vulnerability without pressure. This episode is essential for anyone looking to better understand avoidant attachment patterns and support loved ones on their path to healing.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction: Healing Dismissive Avoidant Attachment
00:01:00 – Why Discomfort Leads to Growth
00:02:15 – Core Wounds and Rewiring Negative Beliefs
00:04:00 – Meditation and Emotional Awareness
00:06:00 – Emotional Feedback and Recognizing Needs
00:08:30 – Self-Soothing vs. Self-Numbing Explained
00:11:00 – Setting Boundaries: Survival vs. Nuanced Approaches
00:13:15 – The Six Pillars of Secure Attachment
00:15:30 – How to Rewire Negative Patterns Through Practice
00:18:00 – Communicating Needs Effectively in Relationships
00:20:15 – Building Emotional Resilience and Vulnerability
00:23:00 – Key Triggers for Dismissive Avoidants in Relationships
00:26:00 – Importance of Emotional Safety and Trust
00:29:30 – Understanding Loneliness and Quality Connections
00:33:00 – Rewiring Beliefs About Independence and Dependence
00:36:30 – Responding to Feedback Without Defensive Behaviors
00:40:00 – Shifting from Avoidant to Secure Attachment Dynamics
00:45:00 – Developing Deeper Emotional Awareness Over Time
00:50:00 – Practical Tools for Breaking Avoidant Patterns
00:55:00 – Final Steps for Healing and Building Secure Relationships
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