Are patterns from your past influencing how you show up in relationships today?
In this episode, we explore how early family dynamics—like criticism, control, & emotional immaturity—shape our adult relationships. This process isn’t about placing blame but about building awareness of behaviors that impact self-worth, boundaries, and relational health. By naming these patterns, we open a path to greater confidence, healthier connections, autonomy, and healing.
In this episode, we cover:
* The two essential ingredients for building secure parent-child attachment
* The role of enmeshment and individuation in emotional health
* 5 common parenting patterns that disrupt secure attachment
* 5 questions to assess how these patterns may be impacting you today
* Practical steps to heal and change
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