
On Attachment
Join relationship coach Stephanie Rigg in On Attachment, where she delves deep into all things attachment theory, love, relationships & intimacy - sharing her wisdom and experience to help you start making real changes in your life & relationships.
Latest episodes

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Aug 13, 2024 • 20min
#152: 3 Tips for Anxiously Attached People to Experience Healthier Conflict
Explore essential tips for anxiously attached individuals to navigate conflict more effectively. Discover strategies like slowing down communication, focusing on one issue at a time, and knowing when to pause a conversation. Uncover the challenges of emotional intensity and the importance of recognizing effort from partners. Delve into practical advice to foster healthier resolutions and enhance relationships. Plus, stay tuned for insights aimed at avoidantly attached people in the next installment!

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Aug 9, 2024 • 14min
#151: My 3 Favourite Quotes on Life & Love
James Clear, renowned for his insights on habits, emphasizes the beauty of surrender in overcoming anxiety. Elizabeth Gilbert, celebrated for her exploration of self-discovery, shares her wisdom on embracing identity and letting go of control. Brene Brown, a leading researcher on vulnerability, highlights the importance of trust and setting healthy boundaries in relationships. Together, they inspire a journey towards personal growth and deeper connections, inviting listeners to reflect on their own path to healing.

Aug 1, 2024 • 16min
#150: A Hard Truth About Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries can be a daunting task, especially for those with insecure attachment styles. The podcast dives into the struggles faced by individuals with anxious and avoidant tendencies when establishing limits. It explores the emotional challenges and fears associated with boundary-setting, including the worry that it may jeopardize relationships. Discover insights into maintaining healthy connections while advocating for oneself, and learn how to overcome the internal barriers that make boundary-setting so difficult.

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Jul 23, 2024 • 15min
#149: 3 Life Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner
Explore life lessons on self-worth, personal accountability, and personal growth. Learn about addressing inner conflicts, making proactive changes, and aligning actions with values for self-respect. Join the Secure Self Challenge for a 28-day practice.

Jul 17, 2024 • 15min
#148: How Resentment Impacts Our Relationships
The podcast delves into how resentment affects relationships and provides insights on self-advocacy, boundary-setting, and empowerment to overcome it

Jul 11, 2024 • 17min
#147: 5 Traits To Look For in a Partner
Delving into the importance of emotional self-awareness, integrity, consistency, humor, and kindness in selecting a partner for a strong and secure relationship. Highlighting traits like dependability and trustworthiness that are essential for a healthy partnership foundation.

Jul 4, 2024 • 23min
#146: How to Reconcile Conflicting Relationship Advice
Have you ever found yourself seeking out relationship advice online only to be bombarded with pages of seemingly conflicting and contradictory opinions? If so, you're not alone - and today's episode is for you. I'm going to be sharing 5 examples of contradictory relationship advice that you may have encountered and struggled to make sense of, so that you can understand the nuances and practise discernment in finding the right way forward for you.We cover:going after a life you love AND learning to be content with what you haveknowing what you want in a partner AND not being overly prescriptivenot dating someone for their potential AND wanting someone you can grow withnot changing yourself to earn someone's love AND wanting to be your best self to attract a healthy partnerthe importance of feeling your feelings AND knowing when it's okay to distract yourself Highlighted Links Join the 28-Day Secure Self Challenge FREE TRAINING: How to Heal Anxious Attachment and (Finally) Feel Secure in Life & Love Download the FREE Anxious Attachment Starter Kit here September 2025 London Event Waitlist Additional Resources Join my email list 💌 Explore my library of free guides, classes & meditations Visit my website

Jun 28, 2024 • 26min
#145: 3 Fights Every Anxious-Avoidant Couple Has Had
The podcast delves into common fights in anxious-avoidant relationships such as conflicts over details, interruptions in serious conversations, and differences in love languages. It offers insights and strategies for navigating these disagreements with empathy and compassion, along with information on discounted 'Secure Together' courses.

Jun 18, 2024 • 16min
#144: Why You Struggle to Let Go After a Break-Up (Even When They Were "Bad" For You)
In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on why you might struggle to let go of someone after a break-up - especially in circumstances where you logically know that they were "bad" for you. This is such a common experience, particularly for those with anxious attachment - feeling pulled in two different directions between what you know is best vs what your body and attachment system is urging you to do.We cover:the importance of managing expectations after a break-upwhy it's normal to miss your ex (without it meaning anything)why unhealthy or dysfunctional relationships can be even harder to let go oftreating moving on as a choice rather than a feeling\If you're going through a break-up, check out my Higher Love break-up course (& save 50% with the code HEYBABY).Highlighted Links Join the 28-Day Secure Self Challenge FREE TRAINING: How to Heal Anxious Attachment and (Finally) Feel Secure in Life & Love Download the FREE Anxious Attachment Starter Kit here September 2025 London Event Waitlist Additional Resources Join my email list 💌 Explore my library of free guides, classes & meditations Visit my website

Jun 5, 2024 • 15min
#143: Navigating Conflicting Needs for Togetherness & Separateness in Anxious-Avoidant Relationships
Discover the intriguing balance between the desire for closeness and the need for space in anxious-avoidant relationships. Learn a simple yet powerful tip that eases separation anxiety for one partner while enhancing comfort for the other. Unlock practical strategies to navigate the complexities of togetherness and separateness, focusing on effective communication. Delve into the importance of handling relationship transitions with care to foster mutual respect and understanding.