June 08, 2025

1148: The Anxiety of Attachment: Letting Go with Compassion

15 minutes

In today's episode, Gina discusses the important topic of

attachment and how this common mental phenomenon intertwines itself with anxiety. Too much attachment can cause anxiety to worsen

substantially. Learning to let go through the art of compassion can go a

long way to helping improve your well-being and reduce your anxiety.

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Quote:
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
-Lao Tzu

Chapters

0:26 Understanding Attachment and Anxiety

3:01 Exploring Attachment Styles

5:05 Everyday Signs of Attachment Anxiety

8:22 Practices for Letting Go

10:44 Embracing Change and Impermanence

12:12 The Power of Compassion

13:45 Loosening the Grip on Anxiety

14:54 Reflecting on Your Attachments
Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the complex

relationship between attachment and anxiety, exploring the concept of

attachment not from a psychological standpoint but as a source of

tension and distress in our lives. As we navigate the intricacies of

attachment, I emphasize the detrimental aspects that can lead to

increased anxiety, highlighting how our clinging to outcomes, people,

emotions, beliefs, and the need for control can fundamentally disrupt

our inner peace.
We begin by acknowledging the importance of

mindfulness, taking a moment to breathe deeply and settle into the

present. This simple act serves as a reminder throughout our discussion,

inviting listeners to adopt a mindset of calm and reflection. I stress

that this episode's focus is on how unhealthy attachments manifest in

our lives and subsequently fuel our anxiety. The essence of the anxious

mind often revolves around a tight grip on expectations, leading to

turmoil when those expectations aren’t met.
I introduce the

concept of attachment theory, differentiating between the various

styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—while also

illustrating how these styles can shape our experiences and

relationships. The exploration goes beyond these styles to consider our

broader attachment to how life "should" unfold, which creates an added

layer of anxiety when reality diverges from those expectations.

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