In the last episode of the attachment style series, we explore the complexities of the disorganized attachment style. This style can be challenging to define due to its many nuances. We take a look at its origins, its impact on relationships, and share valuable tools to foster empathy and create a safer space in your relationships. 

Every one of us is inherently deserving of love and compassion. It's about learning to love and empathize with others in the ways that resonate with them.

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In this episode, I am honored to have Amanda and Adam Wilcock as my guests, who bravely open up about their journey through the loss of their son, Sam, shortly after his birth. They courageously walk us through the depths of their experience, shedding light on the complexity of parental grief and life moving forward. We explored the profound lessons they've learned, offering valuable insights on how to support others navigating their own grieving journeys.

Amanda and Adam are the founders of Simply A Miracle, a nonprofit organization focused on giving support to families experiencing infant loss. You can find their website and how to donate here. You can also find them on Instagram and Facebook.

Simply A Miracle is having their annual fundraiser on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Cedar City, Utah. For more information visit here.

Amanda's book "Someone I Love Lives In Heaven" is available for purchase on Amazon.

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When a child leaves the faith you raised them in, that experience can be deeply emotional and difficult. It prompts questions about how to maintain meaningful relationships with them and what lies ahead in their future. This week, I'm joined by special guests Kathy Musso and her daughter Stacie Gibbons. Kathy shares her personal journey of the challengers in navigating her children's faith transitions while still remaining a part of it. Kathy offers valuable insights into reconciling with the pain of a child leaving the faith, and fostering healthy relationships and finding inner peace through this transformative journey.

Navigating a relationship with someone who has a dismissive or avoidant attachment style can be a challenge. They can come across as independent and self-reliant, but beneath the surface, they wrestle with a fear of emotional intimacy.

In this episode, I explore the factors that shape avoidant attachments, some common behavior patterns, and approaches that you can integrate into a relationship with a person who is avoidant. Whether you have an avoidant attachment style or are a spouse to one, this episode is for you. 

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In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Cindy Jones LCSW, an trauma-informed therapist with more than 27 years of practice. Cindy is also the co-founder of the innovative therapeutic solution, Bi-Tapp. She shares insights on the reasons behind why our bodies becomes disregulated, emphasizes the impact that our nervous system has on both our physical and mental well-being, and offers daily strategies for integrating emotional regulation into our lives. 

Visit Cindy Jones' website here and use the promo code "20Stacy" for $20 off your next purchase of Bi-Tapp.

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Seeking constant reassurance from your spouse? Feeling anxious over minor relationship shifts? This is the episode for you. 

Join me this week as we dive into the causes behind anxious attachment. Together, we'll explore its roots, including behaviors like fear of abandonment and validation-seeking. Plus, I have practical strategies for managing anxious attachment through cultivating self-awareness and practicing vulnerability to build a foundation of secure attachment. If anxiety consumes your relationships, this is a must-listen.

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Additional resources for managing anxious attachment: 

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller 

Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix 

How to Be An Adult in Relationships by David Richo

Being securely attached not only affects our relationships with others but also our relationship with ourselves.

This week's episode talks all about what it means and what it looks like to be securely attached. In order to be securely attached, we first need to understand how these attachments form and understand how to improve these attachments. By doing so, it will only help our connections to grow even stronger with the people we love. 

There are many characteristics that come with being securely attached, such as being able to manage our emotions, setting boundaries, giving ourselves positive self-talk, recognizing our needs, handling rejection, and having confidence. These all play a role in creating a healthy relationship. 

Come and listen to this episode this week to learn more about what a secure attachment looks like and how you can recognize areas of improvement in your own life. Let’s see how you relate.

In this deeply moving episode, we hear from Marylynn Boone Goudy as she opens up about the aftermath of her husband's suicide and the emotional rollercoaster she's been navigating for the past five years. The pain of losing a loved one to suicide is unimaginable, but Marylynn bravely shares her experience, along with the support that has carried her through this loss. 

Throughout our conversation, Marylynn reflects on her healing journey and talks about the strength she has developed through this and the importance of doing what is best for her and her family. She shares the challenges she's faced and the support networks that have played a crucial role in her healing. In this episode you will learn more about how to support someone coping with suicide loss and how important it is to normalize discussions around mental health struggles.

Join us for this heart-to-heart conversation as we learn from the strength of Marylynns suicide loss. Remember, you are not alone, and your story matters.

This weeks episode covers the new topic of "Religious Trauma Syndrome." This is a term used to describe the negative psychological and emotional effects that can result from experiences within a religion. 

In this episode, we explore the often unspoken struggles faced by individuals who have experienced Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS). Whether you grew up in a strict religious environment, faced spiritual abuse, or encountered cognitive dissonance between your beliefs and experiences, the aftermath can leave deep emotional scars.

It’s important to recognize that the impact of religious trauma can vary significantly from person to person, and not everyone who has experienced religious environments will develop RTS. However, listen to the podcast for examples which highlight some of the common experiences that can contribute to religious trauma syndrome. 

I hope in this episode to create a safe and supportive space for those who may be silently struggling with religious trauma. Whether you're on a journey of healing yourself or seeking to understand and support loved ones, this episode offers valuable guidance and compassion.