ManTalks Podcast Navigating The Two Biggest Attachment Styles
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May 19, 2025 Delve into the intriguing world of attachment theory, focusing on anxious and avoidant styles. Learn how early experiences shape dependency on others and reveal strategies to foster self-regulation. Discover the importance of confronting fears while building inner self-worth through practices like journaling. Uncover the effects of childhood emotional neglect on avoidant attachment and its implications in adult relationships, including intimacy issues and conflict management. Gain insights for nurturing healthier connections.
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Core of Anxious Attachment
- Anxious attachment centers on feeling "I'm not okay unless you're okay."
- This causes hypervigilance on others' emotional states to regulate one's own safety and worth.
Effect of Unpredictable Parenting
- Inconsistent caregiver responses create unpredictable emotional feedback for a child.
- This unpredictability leads to anxious attachment and seeking constant reassurance in relationships.
Breath for Anxiety Regulation
- Use breathwork to down-regulate anxiety by slowing and deepening the breath.
- Extend the exhale longer than the inhale to reduce heart rate and calm the nervous system.