The Sabrina Zohar Show

137: I Used to Be A Hot Mess... And What I Did To Change It

May 2, 2025
Sabrina's mother joins the conversation, offering a unique perspective on Sabrina's dating journey and the anxiety that shaped it. They discuss the impact of anxious attachment on relationships and the importance of self-awareness. Insights on navigating love versus infatuation highlight personal growth and healing. The episode delves into overcoming childhood patterns, the emotional rollercoaster of dating, and the necessity of emotional validation. Their candid dialogue transforms heartbreak into a masterclass on self-acceptance and breaking free from unhealthy relationship patterns.
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ANECDOTE

Sabrina's Early Anxious Attachment

  • Sabrina described her early anxious attachment and how it caused obsessive texting and panic in dating.
  • She shared how she connected her behavior to her difficult family dynamics and early messy experiences.
INSIGHT

Anxious Attachment Is Not Excuse

  • Anxious attachment is often an excuse for poor relationship patterns rather than justification.
  • Real change requires facing your own issues and not just blaming others or attachment style.
ADVICE

Self-Validation Over External Validation

  • Learn to return home to yourself and validate your own worth instead of seeking external validation.
  • Say no and set boundaries even if it means losing people attached to your unhealed self.
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