LATE BLOOMERS MENTAL HEALTH 101: What “well” actually looks like (and how we measure up)
Sep 3, 2025
Rox and Rich tackle the messy world of mental health and grade their own journeys. They discuss secure attachment and how therapy and relationships shape self-esteem. Expect laughs as they share chaotic stories from university days and ponder identity changes over time. Resilience tools, balancing selfishness with selflessness, and the quest for a zestful life take center stage. Raw and relatable, they explore the complexities of acceptance and finding joy in love, work, and play.
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Psychoanalysis Frames Mental Health
- Psychoanalysis remains the foundation for many psychotherapies and frames long-term mental health work.
- Nancy McWilliams' 10 qualities give a structured way to judge mental wellbeing beyond surface fixes.
Finding Secure Attachment Later
- Rox says she found secure attachment with Rich for the first time in her life after chaotic past relationships.
- Rich agrees and notes he has only a few people he feels securely attached to, like his brother.
Work Toward Secure Attachment
- Work toward secure attachment with therapy or a stable, healthy relationship instead of assuming patterns are fixed.
- Commit to long-term change rather than expecting quick fixes.