Therapist Julie Menanno helps Melissa and Drew navigate their anxious-avoidant clash during a crisis. They struggle with communication styles, emotional validation, and dark thoughts. The podcast explores their journey to connection and tools learned in therapy for improving relationships.

Julie Menanno, a counselor and author specializing in conflict resolution in relationships, shares insights on navigating emotional dynamics. She dives into the intricacies of push-pull relationships and discusses effective communication strategies. Menanno emphasizes the importance of self-validation and the role of co-regulating during conflicts. The power of validation and understanding anxious-avoidant dynamics are also explored, alongside resources from her new book, 'Secure Love,' designed to help couples build lasting connections.

Licensed marriage and family therapist Julie Menanno discusses healthy relationships, emotionally focused therapy, and attachment theory. They explore characteristics of a healthy relationship, attachment styles, and practicing secure love. Red flags in relationships and the organization of Julie's book Secure Love are also highlighted.

Exploring attachment theory, licensed therapist Julie Menanno discusses the impact of attachment styles on relationships, the environment for avoidant attachment, the pitfalls of online relationship advice, and the intriguing fact that only half of our attachment needs are met in relationships.

Julie Menanno, a marriage and family therapist specializing in secure attachment, joins to discuss critical aspects of healthy relationships. She explains different attachment styles and their roles in cultivating emotional safety. The conversation highlights practical strategies for addressing anxious-avoidant dynamics and the importance of emotional validation. Julie offers insights on navigating conflict effectively, emphasizing that securely attached couples can teach us valuable lessons about repair and connection. It's a must-listen for anyone wanting to strengthen their relationships!