32: Can We Have A Real Relationship?
32: Can We Have A Real Relationship?

Ask An Advanced Bitch

Are you an anxious, avoidant, anxious-avoidant, or secure attachment style? Well, in Part 1 of this week's episode, I answer this question from a listener, “How do I work on being secure in all relationships?” Answer? It starts with knowing the...

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Ask An Advanced Bitch

Elizabeth Kupferman

At some point, hating yourself and reacting to life with trauma responses, addiction and codependency become unbearable, plus it’s not a cute lewk. It can often feel like your neuroses control you and not the other way around. Around here, we believe, like Carl Jung, that our neurosis is our psyche begging us to heal. And so we shall. In that spirit, The Ask an Advanced Bitch podcast provides your weekly dose of no-nonsense and irreverent insights, dark humor, truths, tools and techniques for addressing CPTSD, your particular trauma responses, codependency, grief and loss, and all things recovery to become our most true, self-confident and authentic selves - or as I would put it - an Advanced Bitch. I’m a therapist and coach, but most importantly a bitch who has spent over 30 years in therapy and recovery trying to heal my broken self. I will be dissecting complex issues through both professional lenses and personal anecdotes through answering questions of anyone still suffering. Look, I was the brokenest bitch you ever did meet and I have (mostly) learned to live without self-hate, regret and resentment.. The biggest surprise of all of this Advanced Personal Growth Work has been finding that on the other side of CPTSD is a lot of laughing and magic. Turns out magic is real and life requires fairy dust. Welcome, Bitch.

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Decoding Attachment Styles: Finding Real Relationships in Recovery

Episode Overview

Exploring the complexities of attachment styles and secure relationships
Unlearning unhealthy relationship patterns and addressing trauma responses
The transformative power of therapy and relational healing
Insights into the dynamics of the Rajneeshpuram community
Authentic and thought-provoking discussions on recovery and relationships

“I've started attracting people at a higher level of mental health because I'm at a higher level of mental health. If I've stopped doing that, somewhere down the line, I'm going to start attracting people that don't need to be chased because people who need to be chased will attract a chaser.”

Ever wondered why some relationships feel like a rollercoaster while others are smooth sailing? In this episode of 'Ask An Advanced Bitch', Elizabeth Kupferman dives deep into the world of attachment styles. Are you anxious, avoidant, or somewhere in between? Elizabeth tackles a listener's question about how to cultivate secure attachments and what it means to have a 'real relationship'.

Through her blend of professional insights and personal anecdotes, she offers practical advice on navigating the complexities of relationships, especially when past trauma is in the mix. But that's not all! The episode takes an unexpected turn as Trent joins in to share his first impressions of a new cult series, sparking a lively discussion on everything from OSHA violations to bizarre communal practices.

Whether you're curious about improving your relationships or just in for some dark humor and candid conversations, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for a unique blend of irreverence and wisdom that makes healing feel a bit more approachable.

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