On Attachment

In today's episode, I'm joined by my partner Joel and we're answering your questions about how we've navigated aspects of the anxious-avoidant dynamic in our relationship. We talk about:doing "the work" individually and as a couplehow we've built trust and safety over timehow we manage conflict and have hard conversationsHighlighted Links 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

This podcast discusses how chronic stress can impact our relationships and leave us feeling disconnected. It explores the effects of stress on attachment dynamics, perception, and communication in relationships. The podcast offers tips for managing stress adaptively as an individual and within a partnership. It also introduces a new course called 'Secure Together' that focuses on building trust and safety in relationships.

In today's episode, we're talking about what to do when your partner doesn't want to work on the relationship. This is an incredibly common dynamic, to have one partner who wants to actively work on things and another partner who is more resistant (which can often overlap with anxious-avoidant dynamics).We'll cover:why your partner might be feeling resistant to doing "the work"how different people make meaning out of needing to work on a relationshipways to dismantle fear stories your partner might havewhy it's entirely valid to value growth in a partnershipHighlighted Links 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

Exploring the complexity of trust, the correlation between self trust and relational trust, and the importance of honesty, reliability, integrity, authenticity, and responsibility in building and repairing trust in relationships.

Explore healthy interdependency in relationships, from codependency to hyper-independence. Learn about the signs of healthy interdependency, such as prioritizing each other's needs and finding creative solutions together. Discover the importance of open communication, trust, respect, and commitment in cultivating a healthy relationship.

In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts around anxious attachment & open relationships. While not being my personal experience, this is an area I receive a lot of requests and questions around, as various non-monogamous relationship structures grow in popularity. We'll cover:common struggles of anxious attachment and how they might show up in an open relationship structurethe importance of having a strong relationship to self when exploring open relationshipscommunication, boundaries and self-advocacywhy you should never agree to open a relationship just to hold onto someoneHighlighted Links 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

You've probably heard about the 5 Love Languages as pioneered by Gary Chapman. In this episode, I’ll share how to navigate the very common situation of having different love languages to your partner. We'll also cover how love languages interface with anxious-avoidant dynamics, and offer insights and practical tools on how you can share your love language with your partner so they can understand how to love you the way you want to be loved (and vice versa)!We’ll cover:The 5 love languages: words of affirmation, physical touch, acts of service, gift giving, and quality timeThe benefits of knowing your love language, and your partner'sHow love languages play out in anxious-avoidant dynamicsFind me on my new Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@stephanierigg/Highlighted Links 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

Mismatched libido in a relationship is a challenge that a lot of couples face. In today’s episode, I’ll be answering a listener's question of how to navigate mismatched libido in a relationship, particularly in an anxious-avoidant dynamic. I’ll guide you on strategies to break the anxious-avoidant spiral, by initiating open dialogue and finding a middle ground between both partners.We’ll cover:Why it's unrealistic to expect your libidos to be in sync all the timeHow anxious and avoidant attachment styles relate to sex and intimacyTips for reframing a partner's lack of interest in sexUse the code PODCAST50 for 50% off the Sex and Attachment Masterclass - https://www.stephanierigg.com/sex-attachmentHighlighted Links 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

Retroactive jealousy is one that focuses on the past, fixating on other partners or stages in your partner's lives and being threatened by it. In today’s conversation, I’ll dive into how such jealousy stirs immense stress, but more importantly, we share insights into building healthier, more resilient relationships.We'll cover:Impacting our self worthLooking for skeletons and reasons to not trustIf you should share the jealousy with your partnerKeeping yourself in an unhealthy loop Highlighted Links 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

With societal pressures and a ticking clock, being newly single in your mid-30s can be challenging. In today’s episode, I want to share advice on navigating being newly single and the mindset for dating, and honouring the desires you have without feeling hopeless or overwhelmed.We'll cover:Grieving a future you thought you would haveThe opportunity for reframeComparisons to other people’s livesCreating a full and vibrant life for yourselfUse the code PHOENIX for $150 off the Higher Love Course https://www.stephanierigg.com/higher-love Highlighted Links 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