The Honest Pod

Episode 110: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: Attachment Styles with Shara Photias


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Join Shara and Karrie as they delve into attachment styles and how they impact self-love, love for God, and love for others. The three main attachment styles discussed are anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment. In this conversation, Karrie Garcia discusses her experiences with attachment styles and the impact they had on her relationships. She shares her vacillation between neediness and anger, as well as her struggles with self-hatred and disorganized attachment. Karrie emphasizes the importance of understanding attachment styles and the role of parenting in shaping them. She also discusses the possibility of changing attachment styles through neuroplasticity. Karrie provides practical steps for improving nonverbal communication skills, boosting emotional intelligence, developing relationships with securely attached people, and resolving childhood traumas. She encourages listeners to embrace the path to healing and freedom.


Takeaways

  • Fashion trends can be unpredictable and often change rapidly.
  • Attachment styles can greatly influence how individuals love themselves and others.
  • Understanding attachment styles can help individuals work towards a more secure attachment style.
  • Anxious attachment is characterized by a constant need for love and attention, while avoidant attachment involves a fear of intimacy and emotional connection.
  • Disorganized attachment can result from childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma and can lead to extreme swings in emotions and behaviors. Attachment styles can have a significant impact on relationships and emotional well-being.
  • Understanding and improving nonverbal communication skills is crucial for building healthier connections.
  • Boosting emotional intelligence can help manage emotions in positive ways and deepen relationships.
  • Developing relationships with securely attached individuals can provide co-regulation and support in healing.
  • Resolving childhood traumas is essential for healing and experiencing freedom.

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