
I Love You Keep Going with George Haas
Welcome to I Love You Keep Going the Podcast with George Haas. Each episode will explore the connections between ancient Buddhist meditation techniques and modern psychological attachment theory. Learn more at mettagroup.org
Latest episodes

Aug 29, 2024 • 42min
When 'having it all' feels empty. What gives? Pt. 1
We unpack this phenomenon and define primary vs. secondary exploration. We discuss different types of attachment strategies that lean more toward secondary exploration, and how this can impact your fulfillment and other areas of life.
Half-Day Virtual Retreat: Exploration
A Deep Dive into Primary and
Secondary Exploration +
Live a More Meaningful Life
Saturday, September 21st9am - 1pm PT / 12pm - 4pm ET
In this half-day retreat, you’ll walk away with…
Understand where the meaningfulness in life comes from
Understand how to uncover your own authentic exploration
Learn the complications that impact each attachment strategy (and how to move beyond the blocks so that you can explore)
Practice real-time meditation guided by George Haas, Founding Teacher of Mettagroup

Aug 22, 2024 • 53min
The Dangers Of Rushing Into A Relationship
What does it mean to wait to commit? What are you looking for during that time? What are the normal tendencies of rushing in and why are they detrimental?
Sign up today for Meditation x Attachment Level Two!
The Level Two program is a deep immersion into further learning and skill development, designed for earning secure functioning. This offers you a blend of learning key concepts across attachment theory and meditation, while also practicing the techniques in both a supportive group as well as within private, custom mentorship.
Next cohort begins: September 6th (1st & 3rd Fridays)
Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two

Aug 15, 2024 • 45min
Attachment in the Workplace
We discuss signs of anxious attachment in the career or workplace context. What are common beliefs, behaviors and phenomena that come up? What challenges do you face?
Sign up today for Meditation x Attachment Level Two!
The Level Two program is a deep immersion into further learning and skill development, designed for earning secure functioning. This offers you a blend of learning key concepts across attachment theory and meditation, while also practicing the techniques in both a supportive group as well as within private, custom mentorship.
Next cohorts begin: September 6th (1st & 3rd Fridays)
Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two

Aug 1, 2024 • 50min
The Earthquake and The Tsunami (On Abandonment and Terrible Sadness)
The Earthquake and the Tsunami of Terrible Sadness: 3 Best Practices for Weathering the Storm and Resiliently Navigating the Attachment Repair Journey
Develop the skills for sustaining long term abstinence and harm reduction.
In Level Two, we focus on developing a meditation practice and diving deep into the curriculum of Level One, all in support of ending the perpetual relapse cycle, as well as healing the root issues that fuel our addiction. When we do this, more emotional empowerment, authentic purpose, and congruence becomes possible.
Sign up now: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-addiction-level-two

Jul 25, 2024 • 51min
Cognitive vs Procedural Practice
What is the difference between a cognitive practice that is based around mentalizing and a procedural practice that relies on meditation and other repeated exercises.
Sign up for How To Date Like A Secure Person Even If You're Not (Yet)!
This is for you if...
You think something is wrong with youand you want to fix it.
You desire greater connection, intimacy, and support in relationship(but don’t know how to find a partner who is willing to show up for you in that way)
You’re tired of the dysfunctional relationships patterns and you’re ready to develop new habits, more meaningful connections and heal once and for all.
You want to start a family, but there’s a missing piece.You want to share this life experience with a supportive partner who wants the same things, and you don’t know how to find that person who is ready to commit.
You’re ready to date people who can make a commitment to youbut you consistently date people who are unreliable, unavailable and avoidant.
You’re interested in truly being collaborative and committed,and building a life with someoneand want to learn what qualities to develop, what actions to take and how to shift your mind to embody this type of relationship.
Join George Haas for this online workshop on Friday, 7/26! Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/workshop

Jul 18, 2024 • 36min
How To Be In A Secure Functioning Relationship
What constitutes a secure relationship? How does mentalizing support with this?
Sign up today for Meditation x Attachment Level Two!
A 6-month meditation-based virtual group and 1:1 mentorship program designed to usher you into living a more meaningful life.
Next cohorts begin: Cohort 1: August 6th (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)Cohort 2: September 6th (1st & 3rd Fridays)
Register your spot here: https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two

Jul 12, 2024 • 51min
Demystifying Craving: How to Skillfully Address it When it Arises
Sign up for How To Date Like A Secure Person Even If You're Not (Yet)!
This is for you if...
You think something is wrong with youand you want to fix it.
You desire greater connection, intimacy, and support in relationship(but don’t know how to find a partner who is willing to show up for you in that way)
You’re tired of the dysfunctional relationships patterns and you’re ready to develop new habits, more meaningful connections and heal once and for all.
You want to start a family, but there’s a missing piece.You want to share this life experience with a supportive partner who wants the same things, and you don’t know how to find that person who is ready to commit.
You’re ready to date people who can make a commitment to youbut you consistently date people who are unreliable, unavailable and avoidant.
You’re interested in truly being collaborative and committed,and building a life with someoneand want to learn what qualities to develop, what actions to take and how to shift your mind to embody this type of relationship.
Join George Haas for this online workshop on Friday, 7/26! Sign up at: https://www.mettagroup.org/workshop

Jun 28, 2024 • 45min
Difficult Interpersonal Relationships
Do you experience anxious attachment in career or workplace contexts? What are common beliefs, behaviors and phenomenon that come up? What challenges do you face?
Where addiction and attachment theory meet.
In Meditation x Addiction Level One, we directly address the underlying cause of addiction and help you uproot the native attachment conditioning, in support of relapse prevention and long-term, sustainable repair.
Sign up today!

13 snips
Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 28min
Negative Persistent Emotions in the Addiction Process
A discussion on emotional regulation strategies learned from family systems, where unhealthy coping mechanisms like anger, sadness, or fear are modeled. These strategies generate excessive emotional responses that don't match the present situation. Techniques like noting feeling states can help gain clarity on one's emotions and sensations in the body. Dismissing or avoidant attachment styles make it difficult to experience emotions, while preoccupied styles lead to heightened emotional chaos. Meditation practices like focusing on the breath can increase awareness of subtle emotional experiences in the present moment are essential to the recovery process.
Where addiction and attachment theory meet.
In Meditation x Addiction Level One, we directly address the underlying cause of addiction and help you uproot the native attachment conditioning, in support of relapse prevention and long-term, sustainable repair.
Sign up today!

Jun 13, 2024 • 55min
Live Talk: George at Sunday Sangha
Captured live for the Sunday Sangha series from Sangha Live, George discusses Attachment Theory in the context of Buddhist Theravada Practice, exploring the traditional Buddhist path to liberation using descriptions of Attachment conditioning as a way to understand obstacles to practice.
Download our free online video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance" now. In this two-part video course, you'll learn how to identify the core disturbances, and how combining meditation and attachment work can help you move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Begin your journey today at https://www.mettagroup.org/start-here!
Find out more about Sangha Live at https://sangha.live/