The Genius Life 382: How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Your Relationships by Healing Your Inner Child | Judy Ho, PhD
Mar 27, 2024
Dr. Judy Ho, a triple board-certified neuropsychologist, discusses attachment theory's impact on relationships, self-perception, and healing exercises. The podcast explores the role of parenting styles in different cultures, shifting attachment styles, and the significance of father figures. It also touches on collagen benefits, reframing negative self-perceptions, and the power of self-compassion.
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Attachment Theory Shapes Our Operating System
- Attachment theory is about first human connections with caregivers which shape our worldview and expectations of others.
- These early relationships form our psychological operating system influencing life and relationships indefinitely.
Labels Risk Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
- Labeling attachment styles may create self-fulfilling prophecies and limit growth.
- Our brains favor information that confirms existing beliefs, making change challenging without conscious effort.
Identify and Heal Your Attachment Style
- Start by identifying your attachment style using quizzes or reflection.
- Then address the worldview tied to that style with targeted healing exercises like re-learning to trust others or self-soothe.