How To Hack Your Attachment Styles To Be Happier, More In Love, And Actually Enjoy Your Job

Aug 28, 2024

Dr. Judy Ho, a licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist and author, explores how attachment styles shape our lives beyond romance. She reveals their influence on friendships, work, and personal health. Dr. Ho discusses the evolution of these styles, the importance of early experiences, and how to cultivate secure attachments. Listeners gain insights into setting boundaries, improving communication, and leveraging non-competitive activities to enhance intimacy and life satisfaction. Practical exercises are shared for personal growth and emotional healing.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Unpacking Attachment Styles

01:51 • 9min

Understanding the Impact of Thoughts and Ancient Instincts on Modern Anxiety

10:25 • 3min

Nervous System and Attachment

13:47 • 7min

Understanding Disorganized Attachment

21:02 • 19min

Understanding Disorganized Attachment in Friendships

39:50 • 6min

Understanding Attachment Styles in Relationships

45:41 • 18min

Navigating Divorce: Supporting Children's Emotional Health

01:03:26 • 6min

Navigating Attachment Styles and Self-Discovery

01:09:51 • 17min

Unlocking Healing: Understanding and Transforming Attachment Styles

01:27:11 • 4min

Dr. Judy Ho, author and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, discusses the truth about attachment styles, how they develop, and how they impact every area of your life–not just your love life!

In this episode of The Liz Moody Podcast, Liz explores the profound impact of attachment styles on your life beyond just romantic relationships with Dr. Judy Ho, a renowned neuropsychologist. Dive deep into understanding how attachment styles can influence friendships, work performance, health habits, and overall life satisfaction. Learn about the core theories behind attachment, actionable steps to identify and adjust your attachment style, and practical advice for cultivating secure attachments. The episode includes techniques for setting healthy boundaries, communication strategies, engaging in non-competitive activities, and intimacy. Whether you have an anxious, avoidant, secure, or disorganized attachment style, this episode provides valuable exercises for personal growth, self-care, and emotional understanding.

00:00 Introduction
02:10 The Impact of Attachment Styles on Life
07:34 Formation and Evolution of Attachment Styles
19:40 Attachment Styles in the Workplace
22:24 Attachment Styles and Personal Health
29:28 Attachment Styles in Friendships
38:04 Anxious Attachment in Romantic Relationships
38:48 Avoidant Attachment Dynamics
42:40 Disorganized Attachment Patterns
44:16 Anxiety vs. Anxious Attachment
46:49 Childhood Influences on Attachment Styles
55:36 Healing and Becoming Securely Attached
57:06 Practical Exercises for Different Attachment Styles
01:09:56 Final Thoughts and Homework Assignment

For more from Dr. Judy Ho, you can find her on Instagram @drjudyho or online at www.drjudyho.com. You can purchase her newest book, The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision, wherever books are sold.

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