In this episode of the Being Well Podcast, Forrest sits down with marriage and family therapist Julie Menanno to explore one of the most crucial aspects of healthy relationships: secure attachment. They discuss the impact of anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment patterns, and provide practical advice on identifying and communicating attachment needs, fostering emotional safety, and addressing the common anxious-avoidant partner dynamic. Julie highlights the importance of emotional validation and recommends strategies for communicating from the heart. Forrest and Julie then talk about what we can learn from how securely attached couples navigate conflict and repair.
This episode is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships!
Key Topics:
- 0:00: Introduction
- 1:20: Attachment styles and emotional safety
- 4:30: Identifying and meeting attachment needs
- 12:45: How attachment styles shape our relationships
- 19:30: The “anxious-avoidant” partner dynamic
- 26:55: Communicating from the heart
- 32:40: Emotional validation
- 35:55: Conflict and repair in a securely attached relationship
- 44:55: How a therapist manages escalation and overwhelm
- 50:35: The power of choice in relationships
- 56:35: Recap
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