The Thais Gibson Podcast

How to Stop Feeling Insecure in Romantic Relationships (Dismissive Avoidant Attachment)


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Dismissive avoidants are often seen as confident or aloof in relationships—but underneath that exterior, many silently struggle with deep feelings of insecurity. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally shut down in love, this episode is for you.

Join Thais Gibson as she unpacks the hidden insecurities of the dismissive avoidant attachment style and shares empowering tools to break free from shame, self-doubt, and emotional repression. Learn how to build self-acceptance, communicate your needs, and reconnect authentically—without losing your independence.

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
  • Why dismissive avoidants often feel "not good at relationships"

  • How unmet expectations trigger shame and emotional withdrawal

  • The internal dialogue that fuels insecurity—and how to rewire it

  • The link between emotional modeling and relationship confidence

  • How to speak up about your needs (without feeling weak or clingy)

    👩‍🏫 Meet the Host

    Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.

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