LMHC Jessica Baum joins the podcast to discuss narcissism, anxious and avoidant dynamics, and how to date and spot a narcissist. The speakers explore setting boundaries with narcissists, the impact of avoidance and anxious attachment styles on relationships, understanding developmental shame and healing childhood trauma, avoiding responsibility in relationships, neurodivergent dating, the importance of eye contact and being rude, and techniques for managing anxiety in dating.

Jessica Baum, a licensed mental health counselor and relationship expert, dives deep into the world of attachment styles, particularly anxious attachment. She explains how these patterns shape our behavior in relationships and offers strategies for overcoming dating challenges. Listeners learn about the impact of social media on self-presentation and the importance of authenticity in dating. Baum also emphasizes co-regulation techniques for managing anxiety and highlights the necessity of meaningful connections in a disconnected world.

Psychotherapist Jessica Baum discusses the impact of childhood attachment on adult relationships. Topics include: why we are attracted to the familiar, choosing partners that are bad for us, identifying attachment wounds, replaying childhood trauma, the anxious-avoidant relationship, becoming observers of our nervous system, and choosing the right partner.

Licensed Mental Health Counsellor and Relationship Expert Jessica Baum discusses adult attachment styles and their impact on relationships. Topics include understanding anxious attachment, altering attachment styles, effective communication, and couple therapy. Insights on dependency versus interdependency, healing trauma, and therapy techniques. Recommendations for books like 'Anxiously Attached' and 'Attached' are also shared.

Join psychotherapist Jessica Baum as she delves into attachment styles, healing intergenerational trauma, and the importance of building conscious relationships. From discovering your attachment style to understanding the dynamics of marriage and social media fantasies, this episode offers insights on achieving a secure and fulfilling life and love.