In this week's episode I discuss relationships between the anxiously attached and people with avoidant attachment. I share my own experience as someone with an anxious attachment who has had long term relationships with avoidant people. I discuss the problems that characteristically arise in anxious-avoidant relationships and explore whether relationships between two people with such conflicting intimacy needs can work at all.

All information I mention in this episode is sourced from the book 'Attached' by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.

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In this week's episode I discuss all things casual sex. We talk hookup culture, the pros and cons of casual hookups, the orgasm gap and what it's like being a romantic in a world where people are so focused on casual flings. I hope you enjoy the episode! Xxx

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In this week's episode I share four research based tips that can be used to help you live your best life and thrive while being single! I hope you enjoy the episode xxx

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In this week's episode I explore the controversial topic of evolutionary psychology to explain why friendships among women feel so emotional, deep and nurturing. We delve into the formation of female friendships in early human civilisations and how that has influenced our friendships in the modern world. At the end of the episode I also give you my tips on how to cultivate deeper connections with your friends. Enjoy! Xxx

I've been asking myself a lot recently, why is it that we stay with people that treat us so horribly? Why does it seem so difficult to leave toxic and abusive situations, even if you know leaving may be the right thing to do? Why do I still love the person that is hurting me? In this week's episode I break down the process of a trauma bond and discuss exactly why a trauma bond makes it so difficult to leave a toxic relationship.

Topics covered:

- What a trauma bond is

- The addictive cycle of a trauma bond

- The after effects of leaving a trauma bonded relationship

- Why leaving a trauma bond feels like a 'withdrawal'

- My own experience of toxic relationships

TW: this episode covers topics of abuse, toxic relationships, violence etc. Take care of yourself and don't listen to the episode it you don't feel you can!

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In todays episode I talk all things self-love! I give you a bit of a background of my self-love journey and then we dive into the importance of self-love and how you can cultivate more love and compassion for yourself in your life. Enjoy! Xxx

Welcome to the first episode of Love, Sex and Psych with me, Amy Downing! In this episode I give you an introduction to what my podcast will be about and a little bit about me. Then we talk all about breakups. Specifically, things you can do to get over a breakup that are backed up by psychology research. Enjoy! Xxx